Looking at the parchment at hand, Hildegard narrowed his eyes.
Its gaze follows the letters written on parchment, and as it progresses, Hildegard's expression gradually becomes more rugged.
Nevertheless, this is actually the second time Hildegard has seen that parchment.
I mean, I already know what's written... but still, I couldn't stay calm.
The moment I finished reading to the end, I accidentally put my strength into the hand holding the parchment...
"Yes, yes, I didn't read it thoroughly either, so I was wondering if you wouldn't try to crush me on your own?
But just before I gripped him, he took up parchment with those words.
"None......!? What are you doing...!?
gaze and stare at the reflexively covered ahead.
But the staring opponent just shrugs his shoulders in the same floating way.
"So that's the dialogue over here. In the first place, this, for once, is going to be a parent book, so you have trouble being brutally treated."
"Well, I didn't know if you were in trouble or not. It's better to get rid of this no-go frustration of mine than that...!
"From me, that's not what I found out? I mean, Soma, I don't think it's a good idea to hit the parent book because you left me behind, huh?
"Huh...!
The moment I was told, it - staring even harder at Satya - still doesn't change how it is.
On the contrary, it is the end of shaking his neck aside all the time, for Christ's sake.
I screamed at him.
"I wasn't left behind...! Or suspicious as to whether what is written there is true in the first place...!
"Yeah... if you doubt it, the existence of a parent book is shaky, right?
"Hmm... now what. Even though it's a parent book, it just says something that's convenient for each other."
"Yes, it is."
It is, in the end, in the interests of our own countries that priority be given to each other so that friendships do not form among nations.
It is therefore impossible that one letter at a time will be written in earnest there.
How sincerely, it just seemed to be written thinking about this one, only because it would be good for my country.
Well, it's...
"Though, I think you know best that this isn't all there is to it? Whatever it is, it must have been written by you, Soma."
What Satya was saying was true.
At least, Hildegard thinks what he was reading earlier was written by Soma.
The reason is simple, obviously because the handwriting belonged to Soma.
That's why I went back and thought if I had missed something, or even ciphered it.
By the way, there are two things that were written, if you put it in short.
The concern was resolved and the Empire was attached here, and that Soma and the others would still stay over there.
Regardless, although it had been written long and silly politely because it was written in good shape as a parent book, that was the only thing that would have been written, except for the extras.
It's not so strange that Soma can write a parent book.
Though Soma is educated as a duke, he is educated as a duke, and his education as a duke itself is done to the end.
Because the Duke family often stands as the representative of the state, there are also things in education, such as how to write a parent book.
So there's no question that Soma could have written the parent book... but that's it.
Just because it can be written does not necessarily mean that what is written is the heart of Soma.
"I mean, what's written there must have been written by Soma being forced...!
"Heh, yeah."
"What is that unmotivated reply...!?
"No, soma, it's you, isn't it? You really think that's gonna happen when someone forces you to do something?
"Huh... that's..."
Hildegard could not argue with the words.
Exactly... but acknowledging it also means acknowledging that I have been left behind.
There was not a single statement about Hildegard in the protégé that it was delivered by the Empire.
On top of that, the Somas say they haven't returned to the Holy City yet.
That's what they left me for.
"No, I'm sorry, you're past the joke. So why don't you look like you're gonna cry? It's like I'm about to cry about you."
"Hey, you're not about to cry...!
Just a little... yes, really just a little bit, I just felt like Soma had told me I didn't need it.
I've been thinking about it for a long time, but if it's soma, it doesn't matter if you're there or not.
"... at all. You're surprisingly a pain in the ass."
"Hey, what the...!?
"Well, this is my responsibility, and I guess I'll do my part."
"So what is it...!?
"Why didn't you mention a word in this?"
"... it's still about me..."
"Yeah, well... I guess that means I trust you so much"
"... to?
They say things they didn't expect, and an unexpected dumb voice leaks.
No matter what he looked at just saying, Satya continued without a problem.
"'Cause wouldn't you? I don't know what to say myself, but I and Eleonora are on his side so far, but only so far. I can't say enough that you belong ahead of time, and in some circumstances it's not like you're hostile to him. Well, I don't want that to happen if I can. But you don't. Or will you turn to his enemies again, depending on the circumstances?
"- That's not possible. I've already decided to stay next to him, even if literally everything in the world turns to the enemy."
"Well, I guess. And maybe you know that, too, Soma. I mean, you're the only one here who's definitely on our side."
"... after all, what are you trying to say?
"Don't you see? It's usually impossible not to say anything to you in this situation. But that's why I don't mention a word to you, which means I trust you. You don't have to say anything. You'll see. Isn't that right?
The moment I was told, I felt as if I had opened my eyes.
Because you were right indeed.
The current state of Soma is like the world becoming an enemy and not knowing who the enemy is.
Is there a situation like that where you don't tell anything to someone you know for sure that you're on your side who's far away?
No, it's not possible.
I mean...
"Uhm... Uhm, if you do say so, you're not right! Well, it's natural for me to be trusted...!
"... kinda. Well, as far as I'm concerned, that helps.... I didn't lie to you."
"Hmm? Didn't I say something?
"Just talking to yourself. It's nothing. More than that..."
Saying so, Satya looked at the parchment at hand.
Since it was originally delivered to Satya, you should have already seen it once, but something like reconfirmation.
However, unlike Hildegard on the same second occasion, it was frightening to see it on his face.
"Nevertheless, what the hell did he do over there..."
"Well, instead of detailing the circumstances, it only describes the results. I can't even imagine..."
It says so, but the empire, which went almost as far as declaring war, turned and became an ally.
It's like I don't know what's going to happen.
Besides, it hasn't been a month since the Somas disappeared.
Normally, I'd almost suspect it was a trap or something.
"Though, it's because of soma... well, that's what happens"
"Well, I agree. Maybe we'll have another official declaration soon."
"I guess it's the neighboring countries that are more difficult"
"I guess where I feel fast is when I was starting to get ready for a lot of things. Even in that sense, he's really great. What, oh? This..."
"Hmm? What's wrong with you?
Hildegard tilts his neck to Satya, who suddenly looks out at the void and narrows his eyes.
Whatever you think, it looks like something happened, but nothing in particular is caught up in Hildegard's sensation.
But the question soon cleared up.
Because the door to the room was knocked right after and Eleonora showed herself.
"Excuse me."
"Hmm... something went wrong, didn't it?
The Empire was set to hold a spear, but the Holy Capital was originally a place built on a critical balance.
With that empire moving, no wonder this country moved ahead.
But apparently that was not the case.
"No, troubles are troubles... well, I think the most relevant of these is Mr. Hildegard."
"Hmm? Isn't that me?
"Yeah, I'm a visitor. Most importantly..."
It was that moment, when Eleonora tried to say something.
It was almost at the same time that Eleonora turned her face in a certain direction and Hildegard set herself up.
Whatever happens... that's what pulls your mind together in an instant so you can deal with it where there was an enemy attack, but that doesn't mean there was an actual raid.
It's just that something comparable happened… Shortly afterwards, Eleonora shouted with a trembling voice.
"Nah...... what is the light now......!?
"Light... well, that's what you felt..."
"Sounds like... I see, you mean..."
"Uh... duh, what do you mean...?
"It's nothing. More so now…"
"Yeah, that's a Veritas direction. Besides, I'm pretty sure I just felt... the power of the devil."
I mean, the devil did something with Veritas, apparently.
The only thing Hildegard felt was the fluctuations of mighty power, but I guess Satya would be right to say so.
But.
"... I thought you said it was later that the devil moved out?
"Hmmm...... I don't know if that might be an explanation about that. It's just an excuse, but maybe it's moving after reading the movement over here, too."
"Well, there's nothing I can do about blaming you here. Better hurry now than that."
Something happened in Veritas, I'm pretty sure.
And the Empire and Veritas border each other.
I can't say enough that it has no effect whatsoever, at least Soma should know about this.
To put it further, this is clearly a top priority, and the earliest means of informing Soma is for Hildegard to go directly.
So...
"Oh, wait a minute. You don't have to go to Hildegard. This parental response means we can reward you for what you've done."
"That would take time......! What if something happens in the meantime...!?
"Yeah, it makes sense, but the real thing about you is that now you've got an excuse to go see you, Soma, right?
"Oh no...!
Though it was intended, it is also true that it should be notified as soon as possible.
But when she glanced, Satya only shook her head to the side.
"You'll notice something's happening over there, and Soma, because it's about you, even the devil will work assuming. You don't have to rush to get paid."
"Well, that's... I'm sure Soma would be willing to move like that..."
"Besides, you just told me you had a visitor, didn't you?
"I was told... Soma is more important than that."
"- No?
Satya's eyes, so directed, were more serious than she thought.
Obviously it's not how he's making jokes, and Hildegard frowns at that.
"... what does that mean? What's so important about my guests? I did say something troublesome earlier..."
"Oh, no, I'm not exactly Mr. Hildegard, I'm a visitor to Mr. Soma. We're going to Hildegard without Mr. Soma."
"Mm-hmm? Originally from Soma, then?
Does being Hildegard there mean we know each other in common?
In other words, it is likely that he is an associate of Radius… Moreover, he has come to the Holy Capital, where he is perceived to be in a situation such as that declared war on the Empire.
I see. Sure, at least it didn't seem right.
"... it looks like we should meet."
"Yeah, you should do that. I honestly don't know what's going to happen to me."
They say something meaningful, but they are also satyrs as usual.
I was concerned, but didn't mention anything in particular, and turned my body toward the door.
I'm worried about Soma and Veritas, but I don't have a choice.
When he exhaled one breath, Hildegard walked out to meet someone who had come all the way to the Holy City.
Looking at the parchment at hand, Hildegard narrowed his eyes.
Its gaze follows the letters written on parchment, and as it progresses, Hildegard's expression gradually becomes more rugged.
Nevertheless, this is actually the second time Hildegard has seen that parchment.
I mean, I already know what's written... but still, I couldn't stay calm.
The moment I finished reading to the end, I accidentally put my strength into the hand holding the parchment...
"Yes, yes, I didn't read it thoroughly either, so I was wondering if you wouldn't try to crush me on your own?
But just before I gripped him, he took up parchment with those words.
"None......!? What are you doing...!?
gaze and stare at the reflexively covered ahead.
But the staring opponent just shrugs his shoulders in the same floating way.
"So that's the dialogue over here. In the first place, this, for once, is going to be a parent book, so you have trouble being brutally treated."
"Well, I didn't know if you were in trouble or not. It's better to get rid of this no-go frustration of mine than that...!
"From me, that's not what I found out? I mean, Soma, I don't think it's a good idea to hit the parent book because you left me behind, huh?
"Huh...!
The moment I was told, it - staring even harder at Satya - still doesn't change how it is.
On the contrary, it is the end of shaking his neck aside all the time, for Christ's sake.
I screamed at him.
"I wasn't left behind...! Or suspicious as to whether what is written there is true in the first place...!
"Yeah... if you doubt it, the existence of a parent book is shaky, right?
"Hmm... now what. Even though it's a parent book, it just says something that's convenient for each other."
"Yes, it is."
It is, in the end, in the interests of our own countries that priority be given to each other so that friendships do not form among nations.
It is therefore impossible that one letter at a time will be written in earnest there.
How sincerely, it just seemed to be written thinking about this one, only because it would be good for my country.
Well, it's...
"Though, I think you know best that this isn't all there is to it? Whatever it is, it must have been written by you, Soma."
What Satya was saying was true.
At least, Hildegard thinks what he was reading earlier was written by Soma.
The reason is simple, obviously because the handwriting belonged to Soma.
That's why I went back and thought if I had missed something, or even ciphered it.
By the way, there are two things that were written, if you put it in short.
The concern was resolved and the Empire was attached here, and that Soma and the others would still stay over there.
Regardless, although it had been written long and silly politely because it was written in good shape as a parent book, that was the only thing that would have been written, except for the extras.
It's not so strange that Soma can write a parent book.
Though Soma is educated as a duke, he is educated as a duke, and his education as a duke itself is done to the end.
Because the Duke family often stands as the representative of the state, there are also things in education, such as how to write a parent book.
So there's no question that Soma could have written the parent book... but that's it.
Just because it can be written does not necessarily mean that what is written is the heart of Soma.
"I mean, what's written there must have been written by Soma being forced...!
"Heh, yeah."
"What is that unmotivated reply...!?
"No, soma, it's you, isn't it? You really think that's gonna happen when someone forces you to do something?
"Huh... that's..."
Hildegard could not argue with the words.
Exactly... but acknowledging it also means acknowledging that I have been left behind.
There was not a single statement about Hildegard in the protégé that it was delivered by the Empire.
On top of that, the Somas say they haven't returned to the Holy City yet.
That's what they left me for.
"No, I'm sorry, you're past the joke. So why don't you look like you're gonna cry? It's like I'm about to cry about you."
"Hey, you're not about to cry...!
Just a little... yes, really just a little bit, I just felt like Soma had told me I didn't need it.
I've been thinking about it for a long time, but if it's soma, it doesn't matter if you're there or not.
"... at all. You're surprisingly a pain in the ass."
"Hey, what the...!?
"Well, this is my responsibility, and I guess I'll do my part."
"So what is it...!?
"Why didn't you mention a word in this?"
"... it's still about me..."
"Yeah, well... I guess that means I trust you so much"
"... to?
They say things they didn't expect, and an unexpected dumb voice leaks.
No matter what he looked at just saying, Satya continued without a problem.
"'Cause wouldn't you? I don't know what to say myself, but I and Eleonora are on his side so far, but only so far. I can't say enough that you belong ahead of time, and in some circumstances it's not like you're hostile to him. Well, I don't want that to happen if I can. But you don't. Or will you turn to his enemies again, depending on the circumstances?
"- That's not possible. I've already decided to stay next to him, even if literally everything in the world turns to the enemy."
"Well, I guess. And maybe you know that, too, Soma. I mean, you're the only one here who's definitely on our side."
"... after all, what are you trying to say?
"Don't you see? It's usually impossible not to say anything to you in this situation. But that's why I don't mention a word to you, which means I trust you. You don't have to say anything. You'll see. Isn't that right?
The moment I was told, I felt as if I had opened my eyes.
Because you were right indeed.
The current state of Soma is like the world becoming an enemy and not knowing who the enemy is.
Is there a situation like that where you don't tell anything to someone you know for sure that you're on your side who's far away?
No, it's not possible.
I mean...
"Uhm... Uhm, if you do say so, you're not right! Well, it's natural for me to be trusted...!
"... kinda. Well, as far as I'm concerned, that helps.... I didn't lie to you."
"Hmm? Didn't I say something?
"Just talking to yourself. It's nothing. More than that..."
Saying so, Satya looked at the parchment at hand.
Since it was originally delivered to Satya, you should have already seen it once, but something like reconfirmation.
However, unlike Hildegard on the same second occasion, it was frightening to see it on his face.
"Nevertheless, what the hell did he do over there..."
"Well, instead of detailing the circumstances, it only describes the results. I can't even imagine..."
It says so, but the empire, which went almost as far as declaring war, turned and became an ally.
It's like I don't know what's going to happen.
Besides, it hasn't been a month since the Somas disappeared.
Normally, I'd almost suspect it was a trap or something.
"Though, it's because of soma... well, that's what happens"
"Well, I agree. Maybe we'll have another official declaration soon."
"I guess it's the neighboring countries that are more difficult"
"I guess where I feel fast is when I was starting to get ready for a lot of things. Even in that sense, he's really great. What, oh? This..."
"Hmm? What's wrong with you?
Hildegard tilts his neck to Satya, who suddenly looks out at the void and narrows his eyes.
Whatever you think, it looks like something happened, but nothing in particular is caught up in Hildegard's sensation.
But the question soon cleared up.
Because the door to the room was knocked right after and Eleonora showed herself.
"Excuse me."
"Hmm... something went wrong, didn't it?
The Empire was set to hold a spear, but the Holy Capital was originally a place built on a critical balance.
With that empire moving, no wonder this country moved ahead.
But apparently that was not the case.
"No, troubles are troubles... well, I think the most relevant of these is Mr. Hildegard."
"Hmm? Isn't that me?
"Yeah, I'm a visitor. Most importantly..."
It was that moment, when Eleonora tried to say something.
It was almost at the same time that Eleonora turned her face in a certain direction and Hildegard set herself up.
Whatever happens... that's what pulls your mind together in an instant so you can deal with it where there was an enemy attack, but that doesn't mean there was an actual raid.
It's just that something comparable happened… Shortly afterwards, Eleonora shouted with a trembling voice.
"Nah...... what is the light now......!?
"Light... well, that's what you felt..."
"Sounds like... I see, you mean..."
"Uh... duh, what do you mean...?
"It's nothing. More so now…"
"Yeah, that's a Veritas direction. Besides, I'm pretty sure I just felt... the power of the devil."
I mean, the devil did something with Veritas, apparently.
The only thing Hildegard felt was the fluctuations of mighty power, but I guess Satya would be right to say so.
But.
"... I thought you said it was later that the devil moved out?
"Hmmm...... I don't know if that might be an explanation about that. It's just an excuse, but maybe it's moving after reading the movement over here, too."
"Well, there's nothing I can do about blaming you here. Better hurry now than that."
Something happened in Veritas, I'm pretty sure.
And the Empire and Veritas border each other.
I can't say enough that it has no effect whatsoever, at least Soma should know about this.
To put it further, this is clearly a top priority, and the earliest means of informing Soma is for Hildegard to go directly.
So...
"Oh, wait a minute. You don't have to go to Hildegard. This parental response means we can reward you for what you've done."
"That would take time......! What if something happens in the meantime...!?
"Yeah, it makes sense, but the real thing about you is that now you've got an excuse to go see you, Soma, right?
"Oh no...!
Though it was intended, it is also true that it should be notified as soon as possible.
But when she glanced, Satya only shook her head to the side.
"You'll notice something's happening over there, and Soma, because it's about you, even the devil will work assuming. You don't have to rush to get paid."
"Well, that's... I'm sure Soma would be willing to move like that..."
"Besides, you just told me you had a visitor, didn't you?
"I was told... Soma is more important than that."
"- No?
Satya's eyes, so directed, were more serious than she thought.
Obviously it's not how he's making jokes, and Hildegard frowns at that.
"... what does that mean? What's so important about my guests? I did say something troublesome earlier..."
"Oh, no, I'm not exactly Mr. Hildegard, I'm a visitor to Mr. Soma. We're going to Hildegard without Mr. Soma."
"Mm-hmm? Originally from Soma, then?
Does being Hildegard there mean we know each other in common?
In other words, it is likely that he is an associate of Radius… Moreover, he has come to the Holy Capital, where he is perceived to be in a situation such as that declared war on the Empire.
I see. Sure, at least it didn't seem right.
"... it looks like we should meet."
"Yeah, you should do that. I honestly don't know what's going to happen to me."
They say something meaningful, but they are also satyrs as usual.
I was concerned, but didn't mention anything in particular, and turned my body toward the door.
I'm worried about Soma and Veritas, but I don't have a choice.
When he exhaled one breath, Hildegard walked out to meet someone who had come all the way to the Holy City.
