Editing Seikoku no Ryuu Kishi: Volume 9 Prologue (section)

=== Part 3 ===
After several hours—.

After transferring Oswald to the Holy Ship, the magic ship Claíomh Solais finally returned on course and sailed towards the Chevron Kingdom.

“I didn’t expect the Espada Holy Agency to rush out and act as a peacemaker. I only hope that the situation doesn’t get more complicated…”

Ash placed his palm against the cold glass window as he muttered in a low voice. However, had Raquel not intervened for the sake of fairness, the two sides which were originally on the verge of conflict wouldn’t have been able to retreat, thus Ash was truly grateful to her for coming.

“…Hmm?”

Ash inadvertently looked up again at the Holy Ship Esperanza. He felt as though someone was staring at him. The young Raquel stood at the bow of the Holy Ship. Ash was startled. The Holy Ship floated in a position that was even higher than the spire of Fontaine Palace. But even so, Ash felt as though his eyes met with Raquel’s.

“Hey, Ash…”

A cold voice suddenly brought Ash back to reality. Ash hurriedly turned to his side to see Eco standing there with a furrowed brow and an irritated expression.

“I don’t really want to believe this, but you haven’t been charmed by such a small girl, have you?”

Eco silently gave off an intimidating aura. Slightly embarrassed, Ash quickly waved his hands about in denial.

“H-How could I possibly be such a pervert!? Her Holiness Raquel is only nine years old!”

“Hmm~ that’s pretty suspicious…”

“L-Let’s not mention that. We should hurry back to the Academy to help up with the reconstruction work. Don’t you agree, Eco?”

“…Reconstruction work?”

As fury took over Eco’s mind, she folded her arms in front of her chest.

''—Ah, this is bad.''

Ash’s instincts sounded the alarm bells of danger, and he couldn’t help but step backwards.

“You can say that after you’ve rested and healed your broken body! If you dare to ignore what I say, then be careful that I don’t crush you!”

“Hey, your words and your actions are completely inconsistent!”

As he watched Eco lift her foot up high, Ash let out a horrified wail.

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