The Crown Prince looked at me with expectant eyes.

It was a face that did not doubt that there would be an invitation of his own.

I couldn’t say no to that face.

If he hadn’t been in touch, he might not have given it as an excuse that he was busy.

If you contact them like this and ask for an invitation to yourself, the excuse will be meaningless.

-Why can’t you talk? Could it be that I don’t have mine? I was too ignorant

you know that now? It was frustrating not being able to express this feeling.

“It can’t be. We are ready.”

-yes? That’s nice. So, you’re coming to the royal family this time, right?

“You mean the royal family?”

– Are you saying you won’t come? Was it meant to be sent as a magic message? Could it be that he wouldn’t come personally to deliver an invitation to his best friend?

“… .”

I clenched my fists in an invisible place at the sight of him pouring out words like shooting a gun.

“Of course I have to go. I was going to go even if you didn’t tell me.”

When I said it with an effortless smile, he nodded his head in satisfaction.

– I’m looking forward to your coming. The long-awaited time to be with friends has come. i love it.

With a satisfied smile, he turned off the phone.

-Humans, why is your face like that? looks like sh*t

to go there again Just imagining it made me annoyed.

Just visiting the crown prince would attract the eyes of the royal family there.

It’s to the point where I doubt whether I’m trying to get into trouble.

“Life is really like that.”

I was about to get up and leave, but the light came on again in the communication port.

-Oh, I forgot something.

“… ?”

The Crown Prince said after reconnecting communications.

-Come with Daria when you bring the invitation.

“Yes? Why did Princess Daria suddenly… .”

I couldn’t answer this sooner.

1 I couldn’t do anything about the princess.

It was the count’s permission, so I had no authority.

More than anything, he said he didn’t like it, so there was no reason for me to drag him.

“That I can’t decide.”

-why?

“It’s questionable whether Princess Daria will want it, and we need the Count’s permission.”

-There is no reason for Daria to refuse, so I wonder if I can entrust permission to the Count… wait a minute.

he cut off communication.

After a while, the face of the Crown Prince, who had reconnected, brightened.

-The Count has allowed it, so don’t worry. then see you then

A deep sigh came out of the Crown Prince, who only said what he had to say and cut off contact.

How would you explain this to the princess?

“I don’t even know anymore.”

I gave up thinking.

***

Before I went to deliver the invitation, I went to see William.

He called me if he had something to tell me urgently.

“What is it?”

“It is said that strange phenomena are occurring in the North.”

As I put the car down in front of me, William, who sat across from me, opened his mouth with a serious face.

“What is the phenomenon? It’s not the first time or two that the North shows a strange appearance.”

“It was different than before. The monsters are gathered together, and they say that they cry at the same time at regular intervals.”

“Is that weird?”

There was nothing very strange about it.

It wasn’t a day or two that monsters in the north showed abnormal phenomena.

“The monsters of the desert and forest were gathered in one place.”

“what?”

For a moment I thought I was wrong.

What’s coming together now?

“It is said that they do not show their teeth to each other, but cry around the center of the mountain range.”

“that’s… .”

It’s definitely weird.

Monsters in the desert and forest cannot coexist.

They were the ones who couldn’t kill each other.

There was no way that beings that died and were killed in their respective areas could coexist with monsters in other areas.

“Since when?”

“Looks like two days. At first I thought it was a fight, but it wasn’t. It was like trying to gather strength.”

“Gather strength?”

“Yes. It was a combination of strength to oppose a mighty being. It could be my delusion. Monsters teaming up… Pretend you didn’t hear this.”

“no. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that.”

The moment I heard the word ‘mighty being’, Ahar came to mind.

not a raid Raids don’t attack monsters very well, just stay in place and move only when necessary. It is rare for a Reid to leave its nest.

Even if a kin died recently, they don’t really care.

each survive.

Reids are creatures that live alone, far from their own kind.

‘If you look at the timing, it’s ahar.’

Ahar was the only being that the monsters could be afraid of enough to join forces now.

He was the one who survived the sword master, Taurin, and was still increasing his strength by killing monsters.

Even the monsters without intelligence were alerted by Ahar’s appearance, killing anyone he saw.

“Watch this more carefully. It may be a matter of the fate of the continent.”

“All right.”

“Is it over now? Then I go.”

“no. There is still one more left.”

He looked at me with a face that said this was real.

“The movement of the royal family is unusual.”

“… I remember saying that the other day.”

“Yes. It was. But this time, you asked me to investigate the second prince, didn’t you?”

“Yes it was.”

“So I just sprayed people. But the more I dig it, the more I keep digging it, like some kind of coal cave.”

“Have you found out a lot?”

He grinned at my question.

“I found out a lot. The biggest thing among them is that the second prince has ties to the empire.”

As if asking, he stuck out his chest.

“That’s also with a person who has quite a bit of power within the empire. It seems that person helped us when we attacked our territory this time.”

“Our territory?”

“ah… It’s the Count’s manor.”

“no. Our manor is right. So, can anyone guess who that person is?”

“It’s like the general secretary.”

“General Affairs?”

“Yes. Imperial military secretary.”

“Why did you think that?”

“Would you like to see this?”

William showed me the papers.

The document contained the secret journal of the Imperial Military Secretary.

“How did you get this?”

This was amazing.

General Affairs.

That too, the Imperial Military Secretary.

His public activities are also difficult to find out, but his secret activities are now in front of me.

“I tried a little harder. There were some sacrifices, but considering the results, it was a sacrifice worthwhile.”

he looked new

These things could not be obtained through small sacrifices.

“If you look here, it says that the general manager met with the owner of the Imperial Mage Tower.”

he said, pointing to a corner of the paper.

“And at this time, an astronomical amount was spent.”

His fingers went down.

“I moved the army the next day, but it was a move that I did not understand. I didn’t go to conquer anywhere, I just moved the location. However, this did not move quietly, but it moved in an openly boranic manner.”

“Isn’t it common to show off one’s might?”

“It is. But this one seems to have a slightly different meaning. It seemed like he moved to shift his gaze, not a show of force.”

“To shift the gaze… .”

Why did the Empire try to shift its gaze?

What comes to mind when you hear the word shifting your gaze is an incident that happened in this estate.

The Empire’s secret societies have sneaked into the city and waged a series of riots.

Could it be that the military moved to divert attention from this place in order to hide what is happening in Millennium?

“It is roughly expected. They are very mean people.”

“Yes. But what’s even more amazing is that these guys and the 2 princes are connected.”

“Good research. Just do it like you do now.”

“thank you.”

“yes. I have something to do, so I’ll go.”

William caught me as I stood up.

“I heard you are going to the royal family.”

“uh. But why?”

“Beware of the second prince.”

“Know. You have to be careful with that guy.”

“no. It doesn’t mean that. The 2nd prince is showing signs of trying to enslave Raymond. And how to do it when you say no.”

“… okay.”

From the moment I had to go to the royal palace, I had already expected that various things would happen.

It won’t change much if the 2 princes are included.

Because I’m determined to answer them.

“And you don’t have to worry about me. No one is safer than me.”

– It’s too dark here! want to go out!

Because there is a dragon next to me.

***

The road to the Magic Tower to deliver the invitation to Beatrice.

The mercenary king was looking at me with a dissatisfied expression on what he didn’t like.

I was staring at him so intently that my cheeks felt hot.

“Why are you doing that?”

“Do I really have to go? If you go, you won’t be able to engage in sparring!”

I know you are dissatisfied with not being able to engage in sparring, but is that something to shout about?

“Then let’s go together. It doesn’t matter if you go with me.”

I feel at ease when I go to the royal palace with him.

Since he, the sword master, is next to me, it may be difficult for the royal family to approach me.

I could come and go more comfortably.

“Is that okay?”

“Yes. But… Instead, you should go and do as I say. It’s better if you stay quiet.”

The Mercenary King’s face brightened.

Then, he came closer to the gate.

The Count stopped him.

“There is nothing good about you going.”

“Why are you upset? Raymond gave permission!”

“If we go together, we will meet Bane.”

“Ah, sir… !”

As soon as he heard the name of Count Warrug, he burst out cursing and stepped back.

“No go! never go! What am I going to do with that duntangi!”

Showing a fierce reaction, the mercenary king ran away.

Embarrassed by the sight, I turned to the Count, and he motioned for me to know nothing.

“Princess, let’s go. Then, I will go.”

The princess climbed the gate with me and the light enveloped us.

His eyes went white and his vision changed.

“Are you here? Mr. Raymond.”

“Beatrice-sama is inside.”

“Let me guide you!”

The wizards waiting in advance clamored to take me to each other.

-Oh, mana is abundant! There’s a strong guy over there!

Hatchling, who had just arrived at the Mage Tower, was curious about everything and went round and round.

‘It’s a piece of sh*t.’

I touched my forehead at the sight of wizards shouting and fighting at each other and hatchlings flying between them.

“I will go alone.”

I have no intention of wasting time.

After sending the invitation, there were many things to do for the banquet.

So I’ll just give you an invitation and come right back.

“Oh, no. Wait! I will guide you… !”

Leaving behind the sorcerers who shouted urgently, he took the princess to a place where Beatrice might be.

“Oh, it’s Raymond-sama!”

“hello!”

Unlike before, when they ignored me, now the magical apprentices were talking to me and were frantic.

I passed those guys and headed to the private space where Beatrice was.