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“Why did you go alone...” |
“Why did you go alone...” |
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− | + | Having just finished his words, Saito muttered in a miserable voice. |
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With the news Irukukuu brought, a serious atmosphere started hanging in the air. |
With the news Irukukuu brought, a serious atmosphere started hanging in the air. |
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When he was stopped by Henrietta, he felt relieved for a moment, it was unforgivable. |
When he was stopped by Henrietta, he felt relieved for a moment, it was unforgivable. |
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− | ''I had thought about doing what I could in this world, and yet when it |
+ | ''I had thought about doing what I could in this world, and yet when it comes to times like these, I who hesitated, I cannot be forgiven.'' |
''Maybe that could not be helped.'' |
''Maybe that could not be helped.'' |
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''At any rate, Gallia is a large kingdom... the people who defeated the powerful Albion forces with one blow.'' |
''At any rate, Gallia is a large kingdom... the people who defeated the powerful Albion forces with one blow.'' |
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− | ''Until yesterday, I did not know how to fight |
+ | ''Until yesterday, I did not know how to fight such a people.'' |
''I definitely cannot win by just swinging my sword around recklessly. Because I was stopped by Henrietta, I did not have to make an enemy of those people I had no idea how to fight against. That's why I was relieved.'' |
''I definitely cannot win by just swinging my sword around recklessly. Because I was stopped by Henrietta, I did not have to make an enemy of those people I had no idea how to fight against. That's why I was relieved.'' |
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“No matter what happened, taking a girl into captivity is unforgivable! I'll do it! I wi-!” |
“No matter what happened, taking a girl into captivity is unforgivable! I'll do it! I wi-!” |
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− | Clenching his fist tightly, Malicorne shouted. He |
+ | Clenching his fist tightly, Malicorne shouted. He would react when it comes to girls. |
However, having brought forth such a brave idea, there was hesitation as well. |
However, having brought forth such a brave idea, there was hesitation as well. |
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“But... if we were to think rationally, those guys are still impossible.” |
“But... if we were to think rationally, those guys are still impossible.” |
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− | The one who said that was Reynal who |
+ | The one who said that was Reynal who shoulders the responsibility of managing the external business of the Ondine・Knight Corps of the Water Spirit. While everyone was fooling around, he was sitting in a corner, quietly sipping his alcohol but... now that trouble had turned up, he stepped forward as if it was his turn. |
“What's your problem? You scared?” |
“What's your problem? You scared?” |
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The Ondine students' opinions were split directly in half. “If we don't go and save our classmate, what kind of knights are we?” This group which was with Saito. |
The Ondine students' opinions were split directly in half. “If we don't go and save our classmate, what kind of knights are we?” This group which was with Saito. |
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− | + | “The enemy is outside the country. We cannot poke our head into their affairs.” The other group which was with Reynal. |
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A noisy quarrel ensued, after which they turned to the corps leader in unison. |
A noisy quarrel ensued, after which they turned to the corps leader in unison. |
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“Y-Yeah...” |
“Y-Yeah...” |
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− | ''Obsessed in the knight corps, looks like I had forgotten the fundamental thing. |
+ | ''Obsessed in the knight corps, looks like I had forgotten the fundamental thing. Just a little while ago, wouldn't I just rush out to save her?'' |
''I had become prudent, this sounds better, but... maybe there is this part of me as well which doesn't want to part with the title I was bestowed?'' |
''I had become prudent, this sounds better, but... maybe there is this part of me as well which doesn't want to part with the title I was bestowed?'' |
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− | Although the ''Ostland'''s instantaneous highest speed |
+ | Although the ''Ostland'''s instantaneous highest speed is far inferior to that of dragons, on average it displays a cruising speed which can be compared to dragons. Roughly three times faster than sailing ships. In just less than an hour, they arrived in the skies of Tristainia. |
Leaving the ship in the sky, Saito and the others landed in the courtyard of the palace with “Levitation”. The guards on duty as usual were the Manticore Corps. |
Leaving the ship in the sky, Saito and the others landed in the courtyard of the palace with “Levitation”. The guards on duty as usual were the Manticore Corps. |
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Reynal directed his eyes at Saito, in persuasion. |
Reynal directed his eyes at Saito, in persuasion. |
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− | “I know. I don't think of you guys as cowards. |
+ | “I know. I don't think of you guys as cowards. What Her Majesty said is quite right, your feelings know that as well. Just that, I have a bit more to say.” |
A relieved atmosphere flowed through that place. Everyone of the Ondine retreated to Her Majesty's office. The ones left behind were only Guiche, Malicorne, Saito and Louise. |
A relieved atmosphere flowed through that place. Everyone of the Ondine retreated to Her Majesty's office. The ones left behind were only Guiche, Malicorne, Saito and Louise. |
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Staring at Henrietta's countenance, Saito's determination started swaying. |
Staring at Henrietta's countenance, Saito's determination started swaying. |
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− | But still... as he thought, he could not accept it. Although he |
+ | But still... as he thought, he could not accept it. Although he is appealed to by her feelings, he could not desert the person who saved him. |
He could not consent to it. |
He could not consent to it. |
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After that, Louise was left with Henrietta. Now becoming just the two of them, Henrietta laid her body down onto her chair. |
After that, Louise was left with Henrietta. Now becoming just the two of them, Henrietta laid her body down onto her chair. |
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− | “Why! Why couldn't they understand! Wishing to put their lives in danger! What would happen if they went to Gallia! To locate an arrested knight in such a big country, isn't that just like locating a pebble which was dropped into a lake? Besides that, couldn't they understand that they cannot move freely in a foreign country! To make things worse, Gallia is targeting the Void! Louise, your Void! Have you thought about |
+ | “Why! Why couldn't they understand! Wishing to put their lives in danger! What would happen if they went to Gallia! To locate an arrested knight in such a big country, isn't that just like locating a pebble which was dropped into a lake? Besides that, couldn't they understand that they cannot move freely in a foreign country! To make things worse, Gallia is targeting the Void! Louise, your Void! Have you thought about how much danger that is awaiting you! What... on earth...” |
− | Gazing at the distraught queen, Louise could guess something which |
+ | Gazing at the distraught queen, Louise could guess something which is fairly close to her feelings. Above the souring of the relationship with Gallia... Because of her woman's instinct, Henrietta probably did not want Saito to go. |
Upon seeing such Henrietta... the former Louise would definitely be as frantic as her. |
Upon seeing such Henrietta... the former Louise would definitely be as frantic as her. |
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− | + | Weighing her feelings and Henrietta's on a scale... Would she not give up and compete until the end? Or else, would she give in because of her faithfulness? Louise would become distressed. |
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Nonetheless, the present Louise was strangely calm. |
Nonetheless, the present Louise was strangely calm. |
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Dumbfounded, Henrietta stared at Louise. |
Dumbfounded, Henrietta stared at Louise. |
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− | + | “I have always come to believe that serving Princess is that reason. But... somewhere within my heart, it is saying this. Blind acceptance towards Princess is not my path to progress,” |
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“Louise...” |
“Louise...” |
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“Even you, what are you saying?” |
“Even you, what are you saying?” |
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− | “While I know that... I have come to report to Princess. Why? Whilst knowing I would be opposed, why did I come to inform your Majesty? That is because I have felt sort of like the same “reason” I must stick to as well. |
+ | “While I know that... I have come to report to Princess. Why? Whilst knowing I would be opposed, why did I come to inform your Majesty? That is because I have felt sort of like the same “reason” I must stick to as well. To persist in the “reason” I believe... I am losing, but my spirit as a noble is somewhere here.” |
Both the ladies which shared the special, childhood days together, were now confronting each other as a queen and a noble. |
Both the ladies which shared the special, childhood days together, were now confronting each other as a queen and a noble. |
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“How could Her Majesty become so angry...” |
“How could Her Majesty become so angry...” |
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− | Saito felt sorry for the both of them, |
+ | Saito felt sorry for the both of them, which had no fault in this matter at all. Reflexively, he bowed his head quickly. |
“Sorry. Because you all have accompanied me...” |
“Sorry. Because you all have accompanied me...” |
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With a face which had become completely sober, Malicorne muttered. |
With a face which had become completely sober, Malicorne muttered. |
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− | “But, why did you all stick along with me? It would have been better if you all |
+ | “But, why did you all stick along with me? It would have been better if you all go back together with the others.” |
“That's because this is more fun!” |
“That's because this is more fun!” |
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Guiche answered readily. |
Guiche answered readily. |
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− | “So is being imprisoned like this the same as well?” |
+ | “So is it being imprisoned like this the same as well?” |
“Yeah. Going along with a girl is fun as well, but... ever since I was born a noble, I have not gotten involved in such heart-thumping adventure! Being imprisoned in the palace! My father and elder brother would surely be sad, but they don't have such an experience!” |
“Yeah. Going along with a girl is fun as well, but... ever since I was born a noble, I have not gotten involved in such heart-thumping adventure! Being imprisoned in the palace! My father and elder brother would surely be sad, but they don't have such an experience!” |
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“That and this are different thingsssss!!” |
“That and this are different thingsssss!!” |
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− | Dejected, Malicorne’s shoulders drooped. |
+ | Dejected, Malicorne’s shoulders drooped. Looks like they had became worried suddenly. |
“Her Majesty The Queen, would she forgive us, I wonder… Could it be, that we have to be hanged?” |
“Her Majesty The Queen, would she forgive us, I wonder… Could it be, that we have to be hanged?” |