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44 – Episode 5. You were just pretending to be a fool? (6)

[Let’s create a relationship with the elves. #2]

Category: Main (yarn).

Duration: 30 minutes.

『The elves who came to see you are the elite and royal guard of the elf race. Marie Tersi withdrew the order to assassinate her by mistake and was waiting at the imperial palace to interrogate you.

A few days ago, as you know, the Beral Church unleashed monsters in the El Dorado Forest, but there was one unexpected variable.

That is exactly what the demon worshipers mentioned your name. This was Beral’s dirty strategy to frame you, and it was enough to create misunderstanding among the elves.

Therefore, you must prove to the elves visiting the empire that you are not involved in this monster attack. They have the ‘recording’ as evidence, but the ‘killing squad’ will prove that you are innocent.

Please mention the events from the time you met the assassination squad to the present. In particular, it would be good to mention the attack by demon worshippers. The emperor would also know this, so he would be able to put more weight into his words.

The assassins who have begun to believe in you will testify in your favor, not the elves.』

[Clear conditions]

[Resolving misunderstandings 0 / 1]

Reward: El Dorado entry permit.

In case of failure: Jan dies. The elves are cut off.

“Huh… ….”

When I read the content, I laughed because it was so absurd.

Accidentally ordered assassination…… ?

Even if it was a mistake, the fact that my mother, who was supposed to be the most rational person, prepared to give such an order seemed like an asshole.

I overestimated Marie Tersi. The world tree’s crazy b*tch was a fool who couldn’t even follow her Irene’s footsteps.

“What’s funny?”

One of the elves asks, frowning at her.

What’s funny is that this situation itself is funny.

It is absurd to believe what demon worshipers say, and it makes me laugh because it is trivial to try to justify it by recording it again.

Since when did you trust humans so much?

No, I didn’t trust it. They just arbitrarily fabricated it to suit their own tastes.

Anyway, is it okay to mention everything that happened when we met with the assassination squad?

I thought about the things that happened while I was with the assassination squad. At the same time, I only selected things that could be used as evidence.

…… Good. If you want to be treated like that, you should do it.

“I laughed because this situation itself was a bit absurd. Why? Does it bother you?”

“What?!”

The elf in the lead raised her hand to stop her. This means that they are fully aware that they did not come to dispute.

Even if they came to fight, they would probably decide that it is better to respect themselves in front of the emperor.

If either side comes out so passively, I have no qualms.

“Let’s sit down first. “I think the conversation will be long.”

“… ….”

The elves did not respond. The elf in the lead sits on the sofa across from me, and the others stand behind the sofa and glare at me. Lasers are coming out of the eyes.

“Let’s start by introducing ourselves. My name is Abel Sirius. He is the third son of the Sirius family. “Who are you?”

“We are the Royal Guard who serve the noble elven mother by her side. And I am Yuz Perse, the captain of the Royal Guard.”

Guards.

I know. A bodyguard unit directly under the mother of the elves, and the most skilled in combat among the elves.

In other words, they are the most elite of the elf race.

“Good. “Please tell me why you think I am connected to Beral.”

Clatter.

I sat down and leisurely lifted the teacup. The elves’ eyes narrowed as if my attitude was unexpected. Freyr and Isis were also questioning my boldness.

“… You seem unfazed. “As if I had foreseen this situation.”

“Well, I don’t know. “If I could have predicted it, it would mean that they played a shallow trick on me.”

As I calmly accepted it, Yuzu’s eyebrows came together slightly. After taking a deep breath to control his emotions, he took the leaf out of his arms and placed it on the table.

“This…” … ?”

Before I could voice my question, the leaf shook and began to spit out words.

[You found the location of the elves right away, as Abel Sirius said, right?]

[So, that’s right. This is all thanks to the operation launched by Abel Sirius.]

Aha. Is this the recording?

“The letter didn’t remain as evidence because my mother tore it, but I know that you wrote it and sent it saying that monsters would attack.”

Did you tear it? ! It’s really too much.

“Tell me the whole story of the incident, from how you knew the monster was coming, to what your relationship is with Beral.”

I’m getting angry while listening to the story.

Even though I was threatened by the assassination squad, I informed the elves that monsters would attack. Since the monster actually attacked, it was no different than proving that what I said was true.

But suddenly I thought it was related to Beral.

Even though I’m stupid, I can’t be this stupid.

What kind of idiot tells the person he wants to kill to stand still because they will attack him at some point?

I wanted to use this opportunity to throw it away, but the elves were ruined and there was no benefit for me.

Magic energy is a phenomenon that occurs when mana decays.

Considering that most of the elves had mana, the problem was bound to escalate if the corpses were taken over by Beral.

In other words, even if it sucks, we can’t just ignore the elves being ruined.

But regardless, it was justifiable for me to be angry at them, so I had no intention of holding back.

“Ha.”

“What is it? “What about that sigh?”

How can you not sigh?

This problem can be offset by the assassination of the assassination squad without any need for excuses, but I have no intention of mentioning the issue of assassination by the assassination squad in this conversation.

Nothing can be achieved by offsetting this problem with the assassination of the assassination squad.

I can achieve my goal only if I prove that this fact is a misunderstanding and deal with the problem as an assassination battalion.

“Do you really think I would have ordered an operation to release monsters in the El Dorado Forest? “I wouldn’t have thought that if I knew it was me who sent the letter.”

“You never know. “It might be a disturbance.”

“Fuha! “Are you sincere?”

I intentionally burst out laughing and sneered. Their expressions become more distorted.

Since the other side started the fight first, I will also scold them mercilessly.

“If you think about common sense, what kind of idiot would give information to the enemy and then attack them? Do elves fight like that?”

“… ….”

“If you just look at history, those who withdrew information in that way were usually spies. “Spy.”

I put down the teacup and crossed my legs. Since they are idiots, I need to explain it to them at eye level.

“Well then, shall we think about it now? “Can we really say that the spy who exposes Beral’s information is on Beral’s side?”

There is no answer.

Luckily, there are no stupid people who only trust their emotions, so it’s better. You won’t have to suffer from repeating the same words over and over again.

“And I’m saying this because I don’t know, but the letter I sent there was written in front of the assassination squad. “If I write down incorrect information, I will be threatened at any time, so why take that risk?”

“…… But how are you going to explain this recording?”

I looked at the leaves on the table and laughed. There’s still room for argument, right?

“You can just ask His Majesty the Emperor here.”

“Dear Jim…… ?”

He seemed somewhat embarrassed, as if he didn’t know he would be mentioned during the conversation. I nodded and spoke to Frey.

“Your Majesty the Emperor must have heard it. “I was attacked by a gunman before I arrived at the academy.”

“!”

“And who did the attack?”

The knights must have reported to Houston at the time of the attack, so there is no way he didn’t know. Getting into Houston’s ears is the same as getting into Frey’s ears.

The imperial family and the dukedom have a very close relationship.

“… Okay. I heard. “Twenty-one demon worshipers attacked wearing clothes enchanted with stealth.”

The Royal Guard is shocked by Frey’s words. As soon as the emperor speaks, they cannot refute it.

Even if what comes out of his mouth is false, the Royal Guard cannot correct it. Because it is a sin to even refute the words of an absolute authority.

So I intentionally tripped the emperor. But I have no intention of proving my innocence to this extent. I will push harder.

“If you think it’s a deliberate play, ask your compatriots, the assassination team. Because it was the assassination squad that killed them instead of me. “Would you like me to guide you right now?”

I opened my mouth, but nothing came out properly.

“If you still insist, I will ask. Let’s say it was I who came up with the plan for this monster incident. Then why did Beral try to kill me? “And that’s before the operation even begins.”

“That’s… ….”

“You can’t answer, right? Of course. “Because I wasn’t the one who planned the plan.”

They could not say anything, as if they were mute. I couldn’t take the lead in the conversation from beginning to end, so I just had a frown.

“Do you understand now? Why am I not related to Beral?”

“… ….”

“Again, if you are really in doubt, meet the assassination squad. They’ve been watching me ever since your mother gave the order. “They are witnesses.”

I assumed that he had been watching me ever since he planted the Magi Purification Water, but I wasn’t sure.

“You probably know better than anyone else whether I was in contact with the Beral Church or not.”

I relaxed my legs, picked up the cookie, and popped it into my mouth. The sweet taste spreads. After swallowing the cookie, I looked at them and said.

“And if you really want to believe that I did it, please bring me evidence that supports my logic, not this crappy recording.”

I raise my chin arrogantly and lean back on the sofa.

“Is there anything else you want to say?”

“… ….”

Silence is positivity.

This proves my innocence. Now it was my turn to achieve my goal.

“Okay, then I have proven my innocence. “Aren’t there still issues we need to resolve among ourselves, Captain Yuzu?”

“What… “You mean?”

“Did you just try to get over it? “I’m talking about the assassination squad trying to assassinate me.”

“That was a mistake my mother made. “You’re alive because she knows she made a mistake.”

That’s funny.

It’s just that the assassin didn’t want to kill me, but it’s not that he didn’t want to obey orders. If the situation had gone to the extreme, I would have been dead already.

“Just because it was a mistake, does the crime committed by your mother and the assassination squad go away? “I almost died?”

“… ….”

If you only choose the right words, you have nothing to say, right?

“If you came all this way to demand something from me, who is innocent, you should have thought about what you would lose. “Isn’t that right?”

It’s fun to see the elves’ expressions distort at every moment at my sarcasm. So why are you starting an argument that doesn’t work?

Yuzu glanced at the emperor. Frey was also looking at him. And when his eyes turned to me, he opened his mouth.

“That is correct. “This talented operative almost lost his self-control.”

…… Capable?

“I can only think of my refusal to grant Abel Sirius’ demands here as a declaration of war against the Empire. “What are we going to do?”

It’s unexpected. Honestly, I didn’t expect Frey to push me. Because he still had some reason to doubt me, I thought it would be difficult to trust him.

“…… “What do you want?”

“I have three requests.”

In the end, looking at Yuzu lowering her tail, she raised the corner of her mouth. She lifted her hand and spread her thumb, index finger, and middle finger.

“First, acknowledge that the fragment of the World Tree is mine. It is also prohibited to ask questions related to the fragment, such as where it was obtained or who gave it to it. “I have no intention of answering.”

“What…?” … ?”

First, eliminate the cause of the conflict.

Honestly, it was unreasonable for me to make such a request, but I decided to put up with it because I needed to maintain my relationship with the elves.

A complete disconnection due to this incident was not the development I wanted.

“Second, I will take charge of the disposition of the assassination squad.”

“Well, that’s a question you have to ask your mother.”

“There’s no need to ask, right? I clearly know how you view the assassination squad, and I should have died when I was discovered anyway. The only reason they are still alive is because they are needed.”

“… ….”

“I will assume that you agree not to say anything.”

Because it was captured at the Academy, the authority to dispose of it lies with the emperor, but we must first obtain it and persuade the emperor.

“Third, please allow me to visit the El Dorado Forest.”

“What?”

Considering that the ‘El Dorado Entry Permit’ was issued as a reward for the quest, it means that we will soon have no choice but to go to the El Dorado Forest.

Therefore, it was necessary to give notice in advance and take measures to prevent problems from occurring as much as possible.

“In the future, Beral will continue to raid the El Dorado Forest. “I’m telling this story because I need to know about that situation.”

“But we can’t bring in humans!”

He raises his voice almost like he is having a seizure. I don’t think I can allow this much on a topic that has been kept quiet and scratched throughout the argument.

Seeing that he was doing this even though Frey was in front of him, it seemed like it wouldn’t be easy to persuade him.

Well, that’s true of all closed groups.

“Even if that means the world tree will be infected with demonic energy and the elves will be destroyed?”

“Well, that’s…” … !”

“Please talk to your mother about this and let her know. However, please make sure to follow the two things mentioned above. “All I ask for are these three things.”

I said, folding her fingers and facing Yuzu directly.

“If they refuse to listen, we have no choice but to take a hard line, but what will you do?”

· * * *

In the end, they answered that they understood and left the office. There was no word of apology. It wasn’t what I wanted to hear, and as long as I could get what I wanted, there was no problem.

“I really doubt whether you are Abel Sirius.”

“Is there even any doubt? This is a game where the outcome was decided from the beginning. “It was an argument that had to be won.”

I spoke calmly and sipped my black tea.

“… Is it? “Usually, when faced with a sudden situation, not only are we unable to think properly, but we often react emotionally.”

“That’s true. “That only applies to an unspecified number of people, not me, right?”

He showed confidence to the point of appearing somewhat arrogant.

“Huh. It’s cocky, but… Considering what you showed me, I understand. By the way, didn’t you say that the elves need a killing squad?”

“Yes.”

“Why is that?”

Clatter.

I put down the teacup and got up from the sofa. Now it was time to negotiate with the Emperor.

“I was planning to use it as a way to persuade them in case they didn’t believe me.”

The quest said that the assassination squad believed in me, so it must have given weight to my words. Even if the Royal Guard says he is a traitor.

“Couldn’t they testify against you?”

“That wouldn’t have happened. “The killing squad has already turned away from the elves.”

I walked in front of Frey and spoke. I bowed politely and made my request.

“That is why I make this request, Your Majesty. “Could you leave the disposal of the death squad to me?”

“Aren’t you planning on saving me anyway?”

I inadvertently flinched at his words. I slowly raised my head and looked at Frey. I asked vaguely, looking at him with a strange expression.

“…… Did you know?”

“No one spreads hay or brings food to someone they are about to kill.”

Frey let out a chuckle. Apparently, the knight reported what happened in Catena Prison to the emperor.

“Is that so?”

“These are the people who tried to kill you. Do you think it’s okay to keep him around?”

“The assassination team tried to save me, even going so far as to disobey my mother’s orders. “I plan to return the favor.”

“…… Right.”

He answered briefly and opened his drawer with a clang sound.

“Take this.”

He took out a piece of paper from a drawer and quickly wrote his name in the corner. I also knew about this paper.

It was an indulgence.

“If you show this to the driver, you will be able to escape.”

“Thank you. Your majesty.”

“No. I had a hard time fighting with the elves. They say they are so eager to survive, but nothing is wrong. “It was amazing.”

Living…… ?

I didn’t feel anything?

“hahahaha…….”

“Let’s go back now. “I look forward to meeting you again soon.”

No. I don’t want to see you again.

But I couldn’t say that, so I bowed deeply and flattered a little.

“I look forward to those glory days coming again.”

* @ *

“Abel Sirius. “He was an interesting guy.”

Frey looked outside the window and muttered.

Finally, Abel left her office and only Frey and Isis remained.

“What do you think, Abel Sirius?”

“If you ask me if I can trust it, I don’t know yet. There were a few things I was hiding from Jim. But…… Even putting that aside, I think the talent that Abel Sirius has is real.”

‘I also own a fragment of the World Tree. Its value is indescribable.’

As Frey spoke with Abel, she hesitated about asking for the fragment of the World Tree, but after speaking with him, she changed her mind.

I thought it would be fun to see what Abel Sirius would do in the future.

“I’m looking forward to the future. “I was planning on forcing you to work for the imperial court because of Houston’s request, but it’s a different story if you’re this talented.”

He thought he had added another annoying piece of luggage, but in reality, he smiled bitterly at what turned out to be a treasure trove.

“I can’t believe you don’t recognize such a brilliant talent. That’s why I crave it even more.”

“Is that so?”

“After graduating from the academy, what do you think your successor will be like?”

Isis looked dumbfounded at the sudden mention of a successor. After licking his lips hesitantly, he cleared his throat once and spoke.

“…… As for what I saw today, it was flawless. “He might be embarrassed by a sudden situation, but seeing him take the lead and sway his opponent as if it were natural, made me wonder if this situation was planned just for him.”

“It is often said that a crisis can be turned into an opportunity. “Abel Sirius created a situation in which he had no choice but to have an advantage.”

Frey shivered slightly when he remembered Abel Sirius’ thoroughly rational appearance.

“He is excellent at understanding situations and has the power to lead conversations. More than anything… ….”

‘Intelligence power enough to look down on the imperial family. ‘How can you not covet it when you have it?’

“Please consider accepting Abel Sirius as your successor.”

“I understand. Your majesty. “It looks a little presumptuous, but I’ll make it usable.”

Frey burst out laughing at Isis’ words. It was a light laugh that was not usually seen by others.

“Isn’t it okay for a man to look a little arrogant? “If you can clearly distinguish between right and wrong.”

“…… “Do you like Abel Sirius that much?”

“Okay. “I think I found a true treasure after a long time.”

The performance shown today was enough to make Abel Sirius forget for a moment the foolish behavior he had been doing for several years, so Frey could not help but be satisfied.

In that way, the peaceful and relaxed unemployed life that Abel had hoped for was slowly fading away.