Episode 81

Shion frowned in sigh.

After a brief conversation with Enrite, I tried to return to the castle, but Hanette came out first.

How can I explain this situation well?

“Sister, I was talking to someone I know for a while.”

“Do you know anyone in the outskirts? Have you been to the outskirts without me knowing?”

“Whoa… This is someone I met in the capital.”

“Why is the person I met in the capital here?”

“You left before me, so you are here.”

“Do you think that makes sense now? How does the person who left first meet you?”

Harnette slowly raises her voice with her eyes wide open.

At least, if he had told him in advance that he would go see someone he knew, he might have believed it.

But Shion lied, and he had no choice but to doubt even more because he had left himself alone and slipped away.

“… Even if we met by chance, I wouldn’t believe it.”

“Can you believe me?”

“You won’t believe it.”

“I know that. Why are you meeting secretly?”

“There was a reason we had no choice but to meet secretly.”

“under! why? Shall we hear the great reason?”

Hanette slowly suppresses her anger and stares at Enritte.

Part of the face was covered by the hood, but I was able to infer its appearance, albeit roughly.

Her platinum hair was slightly flowing, and I wondered if the clear facial lines and reddish lips looked quite elegant.

She must have been hiding her beautiful face behind that hood.

“that’s… … .”

Shion glances sideways at Enrite, but soon shuts up.

Enrite has been wandering around the outskirts, hiding the fact that she is a Cetinos quasar.

He recognized Enrite beforehand, but he wouldn’t bother revealing his identity to Hanette.

“Look at this. can’t you talk Shall I listen to her directly?”

“… It would be better not to.”

“Why not? If you’re so proud, that woman will make excuses too.”

“Don’t use the word ‘that woman’. He is taller than me.”

“Oh, is that so? It seems that you are a duke’s daughter or a member of the royal family. What are you doing here… … .”

“Are you Hanette Adelaira? Nice to meet you.”

Harnette turned her head obliquely with her eyes narrowed.

Enrite quickly approached and grabbed the tip of the hood.

Then, she gently lifts it up and shows her face to Hanette.

“I am a member of the Cetinos Quasar, and a cardinal of the Kinesien Order. It is called the White Apostle, but I don’t know if you know it.”

“… … ?”

Hanette shows a puzzled expression and makes eye contact with Enrite.

Platinum-colored hair swayed slowly, and bright yellow eyes shimmered brightly.

The noble yet neat impression began to reveal deeply hidden memories.

“Enrite… Are you Selena?”

“Do you recognize me? Fortunately, the. Now you don’t have to be misunderstood.”

“uh… uhh… … .”

Harnette steps back and looks at Shion.

Shion nods and proves the fact.

“Originally, I tried to hide my identity. But Shion Reggieard recognized me right away. He was just outside, so we chatted for a while.”

Hannette is perplexed and unable to speak.

The reason why he lied to himself and went out alone was so reasonable.

Because it had to be kept secret, I couldn’t say anything, and of course I had no choice but to meet Enrite secretly.

“It seems that something unpleasant has happened because of me. I would like to apologize to both of you first.”

“ah… No. It happened because I was mistaken. I must apologize.”

Hannett bowed down and expressed his apology.

If he had known he was a white apostle, he would never have stepped forward.

I had heard rumors that they had left the capital, but did they know that they would meet in this way?

“I think today’s conversation should end here.”

“I apologize if you felt offended. It happened because I acted suspiciously, so please forgive me generously.”

“no. None of this would have happened if I hadn’t concealed my identity.”

Enrite didn’t want to fight the two over trivial matters.

Because he himself was responsible, and he had to forge an alliance with Shion Regard.

Besides, the two were due to get married, so it would be best to pass it on quietly.

“Thank you for your consideration. Then let’s go first.”

“… Oh, could you please make time tomorrow morning? It doesn’t matter if you come with Hanette. No, I want you to come with me.”

Enritte spoke belatedly, conscious of Hanette Adelaira.

Before leaving Nakmor Castle, I was thinking of inviting an ally.

Wouldn’t it be possible to obtain good results only by persuading Shion Regard and Hanette Adelaira at the same time?

“All right. Tomorrow morning, I will visit Cardinal Selene’s residence.”

“Then see you tomorrow.”

Enrite bowed her eyes at the two and left.

Harnette watches her back, then hastily turns her back.

“… I’ll go first.”

“Sister, let’s talk for a minute… … .”

Harnette did not even pretend to hear and went into the inner sanctuary.

Shion watches quietly, then sighs.

‘You can listen to the explanation later, but for no reason… … .’

Shion stepped out belatedly and headed for the inner sanctuary.

It was his fault, obviously, but that didn’t make Hannett’s actions right.

I guess we should have a conversation before going to bed.

‘Is this… Are you jealous?’

Shion ponders for a moment, then bursts into laughter.

It probably had more to do with pride than jealousy.

It would be quite annoying to hang out with another woman over someone who was scheduled to be married.

‘It’s not that I don’t understand. Conversely, if you think about it… … .’

It wasn’t something to think hard about.

If Hannette was next to another man, he would have a change of heart.

In addition, if you kept it a secret and even met secretly, wouldn’t it be a little suspicious?

‘Something is very difficult. What will happen after marriage… … .’

* * *

Nakmor Castle, Zion and Hanette’s room.

The sun had completely set, and thick darkness fell.

Torches were lit everywhere in the outer castle, and a faint light spread even near the inner castle.

Shion was sitting on the bed, looking down at the ground.

“Sister, how long are you going to stay like that?”

“… … .”

“Shouldn’t we have a talk? Will you be like that tomorrow?”

“… … .”

I have already tried to talk several times, but Hannett did not give me any answer.

He just hid himself under the covers and insisted on silence.

‘I know it’s embarrassing.’

Shion laughed and lay down on the bed.

If the person who caused the misunderstanding had been the same nobleman, wouldn’t he have endured it steadfastly?

However, he must have fallen into a sense of shame because he touched Setinos Quasar, a knight under the direct command of the king.

‘I’m sure the white apostle would let it pass in moderation.’

In the first place, among the Setinos quasars, there was no one who could be called vicious and ferocious.

It was just that each individual had a different personality and orientation.

Of course, the silver phantom thief belonged to the unusual side, but he did not forget his mission to be loyal to the king and protect the kingdom of Alain.

‘The purple shrine will be in Aliard Castle… … .’

The purple shrine was a major force on the front line, and it had been appearing from time to time to subdue the demon beasts.

It was necessary to create an atmosphere in which the Kingdom of Alain was always strong and could defeat any demons without fail.

In other words, the morale of the troops was boosted just by the purple shrine and the knights under his command staying at the forefront.

‘The silver phantom thief must be scouting outside the castle.’

The silver phantom thief was originally a thief who made noise in the capital.

It was not caught by anyone for about two years, but it was only after the king himself came forward that he was finally able to capture it alive.

It is said that he stole only expensive items, but after he became a Setinos Quasar, he returned them all to their owners.

‘To think that you would do such a thing to get the king’s attention… … .’

The king referred to the person concerned and gave him the title of silver phantom thief.

This meant that, as a thief, he would faithfully carry out his given mission while not forgetting what he had done.

It was also a reminder of his will to capture the king’s heart because he longs for the king more than anything else.

‘If you’re in a remote area, you might meet… … .’

“… it’s all because of you You should have said it and left.”

Harnette finally showed up and spoke.

Shion ponders for a moment and then gets up.

“If I had said it, I wouldn’t have been misunderstood. I am sorry about that part.”

“Don’t apologize. It just makes me weird.”

“Then why don’t you apologize?”

“If you don’t do that, you shouldn’t.”

“What do you want me to do?”

“… I know it’s my fault too. Can’t we just be quiet?”

Shion lowers her head and barely holds back a laugh.

It meant that he would admit he was wrong, but he didn’t want to argue about it.

Both sides were wrong, so maybe they want to end it on the right track.

“You heard why? So I approached it cautiously. He even said he had something to say to me.”

“Did I get in the way?”

“right. It would have been better if he had come out after the talk.”

“Sigh… I wish I could have been patient a little longer… … .”

Hannette recalls what happened earlier and goes back into the blanket.

I was so ashamed that I wanted to hide like this.

I wish I never met the White Apostle, but I had to meet again tomorrow.

That said, sending Shion alone was nerve-wracking, so I couldn’t help but follow him.

“Well… If it’s really uncomfortable, should I go alone tomorrow? I can just tell you what I heard.”

“… You told me to come with you. Then you should go.”

“I wouldn’t be mad about that.”

“You have already acted rudely. You may not know once, but not twice.”

“I can’t dry it any longer.”

Harnette was right.

Usually, even if you can overlook the first mistake, you will be displeased with the second one.

Of course, Enrite would forgive her mistakes and understand her personal circumstances.

‘But why are you trying to meet me?’

If there were any reasons, there were too many.

He currently possessed acid lane, mastered swordsmanship, founded an order of knights, and was wandering around the outskirts.

It was bound to stand out in many ways, and one could wonder about the purpose of the establishment of the Knights.

‘… Shall we change the plan a little?’

Originally, I was going to meet the main character and Enrite while going to and from castles in the remote areas.

After explaining the acid rain to Enrite, I had to plan the future with the main character.

However, they met faster than expected, and Enrite even told them to meet separately.

If there is something you want, shouldn’t you listen to it and proceed with negotiations?

‘It might be good to follow the main character for a while. If you can even form an alliance… Nothing bad. I just need to help them little by little and make them on my side.’