Chapter 138
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Characters in this chapter:
Sapphiras Perfectio, 2nd son of the Earl of Aldridge
Percival Belisario, 3rd son of Margrave of Vanderwall on the Eastern Frontier
Aurora Steinfeld, daughter of the Duke of Bloomfield
Melchior Astra Solmontana, Crown Prince of Solmontana
Alexis Lumen Solmontana, the Second Prince of Solmontana
Clawis Omnibus Worstitters/Clawis Garcia, Crown Prince of Worstitters
Rivera Hernández, Clawis’ aide/escort
“The people of Worstitters were forcibly turned into beasts by the sound of this flute. This flute contains an abominable tool that was once used by the human race to make their beastmen slaves fight each other.”
The sound of the beast flute, which has a strong effect on beastmen, can only be heard by beastmen and some beasts. It is insane to use such a thing in the presence of beastmen. If you think people can’t find it just because they can’t hear it, you’re making a big mistake.
In the not so ancient history, human tribes used these flutes to make their beast slaves fight each other in the arena. Beastmen who are forced to become beasts lose their reason and attack everything in front of them.
Using such inhumane tools, people have made beastmen fight with each other or with human slaves and ferocious beasts.
The human race and the beastmen race are about to join hands, using something like this of all things to denigrate the beastmen race. I will never forgive them.
“What would happen if King Worstitters found out that the human race used such a thing at an evening party meant to deepen friendship with the Beastmen Kingdom?”
“……Are you sure there’s something like that planted in that flute? In the first place, it might be a self-made performance to entrap the human race.”
Fargerson-kyou said something ridiculous.
Ignorance really is a terrible thing.
“Hehhh, I see? Fargerson-kyou is willing to appear naked in public if it serves his purpose. Even though he’s a noble, he doesn’t mind throwing away his pride. I’m not sure I could do that……”
That said, I might strip unexpectedly easily. It’s not like one or two nudes could be lost. If it was really necessary, I would take off one or two skins1肌脱ぐ (hada nugu) can also mean to lend a helping hand/do someone a favour..
“Are you trying to insult me?”
“Not at all. You don’t seem to know this, but for the beastmen, being a beast in public is the same as being naked in public. Apart from manual labourers, would His Highness the Crown Prince and ambassadors visiting on behalf of the country do such a thing at an evening party of another country, which they are attending by invitation?”
Farrgerson-kyou closed his mouth with a reluctant look on his face. He didn’t know as expected.
For beastmen, beastification is an act of exposing their true nature. As a rational being, it is considered shameful to easily become a beast. Even if they were really planning war, no proud beastman would do such a thing. However, when it comes to an abnormal place like the battlefield, there are times when they will abandon reason and turn into beasts for the sake of victory. Against beastmen who have turned into beasts, the current knights and soldiers of the kingdom would be no match at all.
If you’re planning something, you should study more about your opponents. But thanks to your ignorance, this matter is going to be easy to clear up.
“……So, who asked you to blow this flute?”
I ask the musician lying at my feet.
The blue-faced musician repeats in a trembling voice that he doesn’t know.
“If you don’t know, I don’t blame you, but if you continue like this, it will mean that you played the beast flute at your own discretion, but is that okay with you? You’ve brought great embarrassment to the Crown Prince of the Beast Kingdom and the ambassadors who came all the way here to represent the country. When His Majesty the King of Worstitters and his people find out about this, they will naturally hold our country responsible. If that happens, your crimes may have to be paid for by your family in order to avoid war.”
“Th-that…… I really don’t know anything! I just played an instrument I received from a man I’d never met before!”
“You received an instrument from a man whose identity you don’t even know and played it here in this royal castle without questioning it?”
Percival asks in a harsh voice I have never heard before.
The musician’s face has gone from pale to white. If it’s about to become a big deal that shakes the country just by playing the instrument he’s been given, then that’s what it will be. In the first place, if he were a court musician, he should have been given a proper instrument, so why did he use such an unidentifiable one?
“I had no choice……and I lost a lot of money in gambling and they took my instrument……and I was at my wits’ end, and a man appeared and told me to use that flute……”
So this musician was set up. The bet is definitely a fraud.
“In the first place, isn’t it Ani-ue’s clumsiness that caused such a ruckus? Wasn’t Ani-ue the one in charge of this evening party?”
Oops, didn’t the foolish prince find a good point. No matter how you think about it, that’s not the case, but it’s not surprising that you’d think it might be so if you were told such a thing in a state of confusion.
But since we’re here, let’s get on with it.
“Aah! Come to think of it, at the previous evening party hosted by His Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness the Second Prince broke off his own engagement, mistook the white magician young lady for a holy magician, and caused quite a commotion, didn’t he? Did you intend to cause a commotion and drag His Highness the Crown Prince down with you like you did then?”
“Na!”
It’s a pretty aggressive shifting of the issue, but since the actors are similar to those at that time, those who attended the evening party at that time should immediately remember the second prince’s commotion. Mental images are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to getting things moving. It can even turn something black into white. This riot is completely black on the other side, but since we’re here, let’s make it even blacker.
“His Highness the Crown Prince may have been generous enough to forgive you at the time, but this time you’ve gone a little too far. Come to think of it, the white magician young lady who was with His Highness at that time was the daughter of Fargerson-kyou there, wasn’t she?”
Fargerson stares at me with a face like an ogre. I was the one who got in the way back then. I’m sure it’s irritating, but I’ll crush your petty schemes.
“……Well, all right. From my point of view, this situation can only be seen as an attempt to trap the beastmen. If they were really trying to start a war, they wouldn’t cause such an ad hoc commotion by any stretch of the imagination. Since they’re going to challenge the continent’s best country to battle, they’ll be more careful. The same goes for the beastman you captured. Did that man really blow the flute? I think it would be better to thoroughly re-investigate this matter……what do you think, your Highness the Crown Prince?”
I hand over this place to His Highness the Crown Prince, thinking that it’s about time to close.
“Your Majesty, will you leave the investigation of this disturbance to me?”
“Very well. This is a matter that could shake the country. Investigate it carefully.”
“Fa-father! Please wait! I’m against Ani-ue leading the investigation! Ani-ue, who is not happy with me, may conduct an investigation that is disadvantageous to us!”
“You are right, Your Highness Alexis. His Highness the Crown Prince seems to have an ill opinion of His Highness Alexis. Your Majesty, please judge with an impartial eye……!”
The Second Prince and Fargerson raised their voices in panic. I’m sure they have a belly that would be suitably sore if probed, so I’m sure they’re desperate.
“Hmmm. You’re aware that you’re doing things that make people think you’re ignorant.”
“You, what’s your point! That’s disrespectful!”
“Disrespect? So you’re going to hang me for disrespect?……you can do it if you’re able to.”
The second prince, who had been screaming and spitting at me when I made a little threat, became silent.
But if I am really accused of lèse majesté, I will run away to the end of the world because it would be too much trouble. I’m just a small boy.
“You impertinent brat……don’t get carried away.”
Fargerson-kyou grunts out.He must have been very frustrated that his plans were ruined twice. However, it was the lord who got carried away. I will never forgive anyone who harms my friends and comrades.
“Sapphiras, that’s enough. Calm down.”
I was about to say something back when Percival hugged me firmly on the shoulder. The scent of lemon and mint wafts over my nose as I lean back against his chest. After inhaling the fresh scent, my head gradually calmed down.
My mood was strangely agitated, and I was overreacting to words that I would have normally ignored.
As my mind calmed down, the pain in my arm that I had forgotten about returned.
“……Your Majesty, the Second Prince has said so, what do you think?”
His Highness the Crown Prince shrugs his shoulders in amazement and asks His Majesty.
“I understand. Then I leave this investigation in the hands of the Commander of the Knights and the Commander of the Magicians. It would be fair if it’s both of them, who are the proud guardians of the kingdom. Crown Prince Melchior and Second Prince Alexis must not intervene in this investigation. Is that clear?”
Reluctantly, the Second Prince bows his head. If His Majesty tells him so, he has no choice but to drink. Anyone who raises an objection here will be ruthlessly accused of true lèse majesté.
It looks like things have settled down for the time being, so there’s no need to seal this place anymore. Even if they run away now, they won’t be able to do anything.
I lifted the barrier magic in the hall and erased the cage that protected the ambassadors. Soon the knights and the magicians rush into the hall.
The hall suddenly became noisy, but His Highness the Crown Prince gave the precise instructions. The rest should be left to the people in the royal castle. They’ll clear away the frozen wyverns, too, won’t they?
Good grief, as I was thinking that it was a hell of an evening party, Clawis and Rivera, who should have been able to move, were standing there with pale faces.
“Clawis? Rivera? What’s wrong, do you feel uncomfortable somewhere?”
They were forced to become beasts, so it wouldn’t be strange if it affected their body. When I asked for a doctor to be called immediately, Clawis finally opened his mouth and squeezed out a trembling voice.
“Sa-Sapphiras……I’m-I’m sorry……I……what did I do.”
……Aah, what. That’s what you’re talking about. Clawis is serious. It wasn’t Clawis’s fault in the first place. It’s us who should be apologising.
“Clawis, let me apologise to you too. I’m sorry I didn’t stop them before using that beast flute.”
“No! If I had been able to discipline myself more firmly……”
“I know Clawis was struggling against the sound of the flute. So don’t be so hard on yourself now. Even with this, I’m doing fine, don’t worry about it!”
I walk over to Clawis, who is still standing there, and pat him on his back.
Huh? Isn’t this somewhat like Kingsleigh-san?I’ve been influenced before I knew it.
“But…….”
Clawis looks at Percival. It doesn’t seem like he’s convinced yet, but it’s impossible for even the toughest of beastmen to resist the sound of that flute. Even Byron would not have been able to resist.
“I also understand that it’s not Clawis’ fault. And Sapphirus says it’s okay. Don’t be so hard on yourself.”
Percival pats the drooping Clawis on the shoulder. Yes, yes. Percival is right.
But still, my vision is wavering. Sapphiras’ weak body might be at it’s limit.
“Sapphiras-sama, I will heal you. This way.”
Aurora rushes over with her guards at the right moment.
“Yeah. Please. I’ll be counting on you.”
When I tried to follow Aurora, my body was suddenly scooped up and before I knew it, Percival was holding me horizontally.
“Percival? I can walk by myself.”
“I know, but please, can you just stay still?”
“Umm……ye-yeah.”
The atmosphere was somewhat noncommittal, so I nodded my head. It’s not a wound that you should be so worried about.
Anyway, Percival is just training. I felt a great sense of stability when I was gently picked up.. I was told to be quiet, and I didn’t need to hold back.
I relaxed completely and entrusted my body to Percival.
melon: yes, entrust your body to Percival, Sapphiras. We’re all waiting for it. :^)
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Characters in this chapter:
Sapphiras Perfectio, 2nd son of the Earl of Aldridge
Percival Belisario, 3rd son of Margrave of Vanderwall on the Eastern Frontier
Aurora Steinfeld, daughter of the Duke of Bloomfield
Melchior Astra Solmontana, Crown Prince of Solmontana
Alexis Lumen Solmontana, the Second Prince of Solmontana
Clawis Omnibus Worstitters/Clawis Garcia, Crown Prince of Worstitters
Rivera Hernández, Clawis’ aide/escort
“The people of Worstitters were forcibly turned into beasts by the sound of this flute. This flute contains an abominable tool that was once used by the human race to make their beastmen slaves fight each other.”
The sound of the beast flute, which has a strong effect on beastmen, can only be heard by beastmen and some beasts. It is insane to use such a thing in the presence of beastmen. If you think people can’t find it just because they can’t hear it, you’re making a big mistake.
In the not so ancient history, human tribes used these flutes to make their beast slaves fight each other in the arena. Beastmen who are forced to become beasts lose their reason and attack everything in front of them.
Using such inhumane tools, people have made beastmen fight with each other or with human slaves and ferocious beasts.
The human race and the beastmen race are about to join hands, using something like this of all things to denigrate the beastmen race. I will never forgive them.
“What would happen if King Worstitters found out that the human race used such a thing at an evening party meant to deepen friendship with the Beastmen Kingdom?”
“……Are you sure there’s something like that planted in that flute? In the first place, it might be a self-made performance to entrap the human race.”
Fargerson-kyou said something ridiculous.
Ignorance really is a terrible thing.
“Hehhh, I see? Fargerson-kyou is willing to appear naked in public if it serves his purpose. Even though he’s a noble, he doesn’t mind throwing away his pride. I’m not sure I could do that……”
That said, I might strip unexpectedly easily. It’s not like one or two nudes could be lost. If it was really necessary, I would take off one or two skins1肌脱ぐ (hada nugu) can also mean to lend a helping hand/do someone a favour..
“Are you trying to insult me?”
“Not at all. You don’t seem to know this, but for the beastmen, being a beast in public is the same as being naked in public. Apart from manual labourers, would His Highness the Crown Prince and ambassadors visiting on behalf of the country do such a thing at an evening party of another country, which they are attending by invitation?”
Farrgerson-kyou closed his mouth with a reluctant look on his face. He didn’t know as expected.
For beastmen, beastification is an act of exposing their true nature. As a rational being, it is considered shameful to easily become a beast. Even if they were really planning war, no proud beastman would do such a thing. However, when it comes to an abnormal place like the battlefield, there are times when they will abandon reason and turn into beasts for the sake of victory. Against beastmen who have turned into beasts, the current knights and soldiers of the kingdom would be no match at all.
If you’re planning something, you should study more about your opponents. But thanks to your ignorance, this matter is going to be easy to clear up.
“……So, who asked you to blow this flute?”
I ask the musician lying at my feet.
The blue-faced musician repeats in a trembling voice that he doesn’t know.
“If you don’t know, I don’t blame you, but if you continue like this, it will mean that you played the beast flute at your own discretion, but is that okay with you? You’ve brought great embarrassment to the Crown Prince of the Beast Kingdom and the ambassadors who came all the way here to represent the country. When His Majesty the King of Worstitters and his people find out about this, they will naturally hold our country responsible. If that happens, your crimes may have to be paid for by your family in order to avoid war.”
“Th-that…… I really don’t know anything! I just played an instrument I received from a man I’d never met before!”
“You received an instrument from a man whose identity you don’t even know and played it here in this royal castle without questioning it?”
Percival asks in a harsh voice I have never heard before.
The musician’s face has gone from pale to white. If it’s about to become a big deal that shakes the country just by playing the instrument he’s been given, then that’s what it will be. In the first place, if he were a court musician, he should have been given a proper instrument, so why did he use such an unidentifiable one?
“I had no choice……and I lost a lot of money in gambling and they took my instrument……and I was at my wits’ end, and a man appeared and told me to use that flute……”
So this musician was set up. The bet is definitely a fraud.
“In the first place, isn’t it Ani-ue’s clumsiness that caused such a ruckus? Wasn’t Ani-ue the one in charge of this evening party?”
Oops, didn’t the foolish prince find a good point. No matter how you think about it, that’s not the case, but it’s not surprising that you’d think it might be so if you were told such a thing in a state of confusion.
But since we’re here, let’s get on with it.
“Aah! Come to think of it, at the previous evening party hosted by His Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness the Second Prince broke off his own engagement, mistook the white magician young lady for a holy magician, and caused quite a commotion, didn’t he? Did you intend to cause a commotion and drag His Highness the Crown Prince down with you like you did then?”
“Na!”
It’s a pretty aggressive shifting of the issue, but since the actors are similar to those at that time, those who attended the evening party at that time should immediately remember the second prince’s commotion. Mental images are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to getting things moving. It can even turn something black into white. This riot is completely black on the other side, but since we’re here, let’s make it even blacker.
“His Highness the Crown Prince may have been generous enough to forgive you at the time, but this time you’ve gone a little too far. Come to think of it, the white magician young lady who was with His Highness at that time was the daughter of Fargerson-kyou there, wasn’t she?”
Fargerson stares at me with a face like an ogre. I was the one who got in the way back then. I’m sure it’s irritating, but I’ll crush your petty schemes.
“……Well, all right. From my point of view, this situation can only be seen as an attempt to trap the beastmen. If they were really trying to start a war, they wouldn’t cause such an ad hoc commotion by any stretch of the imagination. Since they’re going to challenge the continent’s best country to battle, they’ll be more careful. The same goes for the beastman you captured. Did that man really blow the flute? I think it would be better to thoroughly re-investigate this matter……what do you think, your Highness the Crown Prince?”
I hand over this place to His Highness the Crown Prince, thinking that it’s about time to close.
“Your Majesty, will you leave the investigation of this disturbance to me?”
“Very well. This is a matter that could shake the country. Investigate it carefully.”
“Fa-father! Please wait! I’m against Ani-ue leading the investigation! Ani-ue, who is not happy with me, may conduct an investigation that is disadvantageous to us!”
“You are right, Your Highness Alexis. His Highness the Crown Prince seems to have an ill opinion of His Highness Alexis. Your Majesty, please judge with an impartial eye……!”
The Second Prince and Fargerson raised their voices in panic. I’m sure they have a belly that would be suitably sore if probed, so I’m sure they’re desperate.
“Hmmm. You’re aware that you’re doing things that make people think you’re ignorant.”
“You, what’s your point! That’s disrespectful!”
“Disrespect? So you’re going to hang me for disrespect?……you can do it if you’re able to.”
The second prince, who had been screaming and spitting at me when I made a little threat, became silent.
But if I am really accused of lèse majesté, I will run away to the end of the world because it would be too much trouble. I’m just a small boy.
“You impertinent brat……don’t get carried away.”
Fargerson-kyou grunts out.He must have been very frustrated that his plans were ruined twice. However, it was the lord who got carried away. I will never forgive anyone who harms my friends and comrades.
“Sapphiras, that’s enough. Calm down.”
I was about to say something back when Percival hugged me firmly on the shoulder. The scent of lemon and mint wafts over my nose as I lean back against his chest. After inhaling the fresh scent, my head gradually calmed down.
My mood was strangely agitated, and I was overreacting to words that I would have normally ignored.
As my mind calmed down, the pain in my arm that I had forgotten about returned.
“……Your Majesty, the Second Prince has said so, what do you think?”
His Highness the Crown Prince shrugs his shoulders in amazement and asks His Majesty.
“I understand. Then I leave this investigation in the hands of the Commander of the Knights and the Commander of the Magicians. It would be fair if it’s both of them, who are the proud guardians of the kingdom. Crown Prince Melchior and Second Prince Alexis must not intervene in this investigation. Is that clear?”
Reluctantly, the Second Prince bows his head. If His Majesty tells him so, he has no choice but to drink. Anyone who raises an objection here will be ruthlessly accused of true lèse majesté.
It looks like things have settled down for the time being, so there’s no need to seal this place anymore. Even if they run away now, they won’t be able to do anything.
I lifted the barrier magic in the hall and erased the cage that protected the ambassadors. Soon the knights and the magicians rush into the hall.
The hall suddenly became noisy, but His Highness the Crown Prince gave the precise instructions. The rest should be left to the people in the royal castle. They’ll clear away the frozen wyverns, too, won’t they?
Good grief, as I was thinking that it was a hell of an evening party, Clawis and Rivera, who should have been able to move, were standing there with pale faces.
“Clawis? Rivera? What’s wrong, do you feel uncomfortable somewhere?”
They were forced to become beasts, so it wouldn’t be strange if it affected their body. When I asked for a doctor to be called immediately, Clawis finally opened his mouth and squeezed out a trembling voice.
“Sa-Sapphiras……I’m-I’m sorry……I……what did I do.”
……Aah, what. That’s what you’re talking about. Clawis is serious. It wasn’t Clawis’s fault in the first place. It’s us who should be apologising.
“Clawis, let me apologise to you too. I’m sorry I didn’t stop them before using that beast flute.”
“No! If I had been able to discipline myself more firmly……”
“I know Clawis was struggling against the sound of the flute. So don’t be so hard on yourself now. Even with this, I’m doing fine, don’t worry about it!”
I walk over to Clawis, who is still standing there, and pat him on his back.
Huh? Isn’t this somewhat like Kingsleigh-san?I’ve been influenced before I knew it.
“But…….”
Clawis looks at Percival. It doesn’t seem like he’s convinced yet, but it’s impossible for even the toughest of beastmen to resist the sound of that flute. Even Byron would not have been able to resist.
“I also understand that it’s not Clawis’ fault. And Sapphirus says it’s okay. Don’t be so hard on yourself.”
Percival pats the drooping Clawis on the shoulder. Yes, yes. Percival is right.
But still, my vision is wavering. Sapphiras’ weak body might be at it’s limit.
“Sapphiras-sama, I will heal you. This way.”
Aurora rushes over with her guards at the right moment.
“Yeah. Please. I’ll be counting on you.”
When I tried to follow Aurora, my body was suddenly scooped up and before I knew it, Percival was holding me horizontally.
“Percival? I can walk by myself.”
“I know, but please, can you just stay still?”
“Umm……ye-yeah.”
The atmosphere was somewhat noncommittal, so I nodded my head. It’s not a wound that you should be so worried about.
Anyway, Percival is just training. I felt a great sense of stability when I was gently picked up.. I was told to be quiet, and I didn’t need to hold back.
I relaxed completely and entrusted my body to Percival.
melon: yes, entrust your body to Percival, Sapphiras. We’re all waiting for it. :^)
Characters in this chapter:Sapphiras Perfectio, 2nd son of the Earl of AldridgePercival Belisario, 3rd son of Margrave of Vanderwall on the Eastern FrontierAurora Steinfeld, daughter of the Duke of BloomfieldMelchior Astra Solmontana, Crown Prince of SolmontanaAlexis Lumen Solmontana, the Second Prince of SolmontanaClawis Omnibus Worstitters/Clawis Garcia, Crown Prince of WorstittersRivera Hernndez, Clawis' aide/escortThe people of Worstitters were forcibly turned into beasts by the sound of this flute. This flute contains an abominable tool that was once used by the human race to make their beastmen slaves fight each other.The sound of the beast flute, which has a strong effect on beastmen, can only be heard by beastmen and some beasts. It is insane to use such a thing in the presence of beastmen. If you think people can't find it just because they can't hear it, you're making a big mistake.In the not so ancient history, human tribes used these flutes to make their beast slaves fight each other in the arena. Beastmen who are forced to become beasts lose their reason and attack everything in front of them.Using such inhumane tools, people have made beastmen fight with each other or with human slaves and ferocious beasts.The human race and the beastmen race are about to join hands, using something like this of all things to denigrate the beastmen race. I will never forgive them.What would happen if King Worstitters found out that the human race used such a thing at an evening party meant to deepen friendship with the Beastmen Kingdom?Are you sure there's something like that planted in that flute? In the first place, it might be a self-made performance to entrap the human race.Fargerson-kyou said something ridiculous.Ignorance really is a terrible thing.Hehhh, I see? Fargerson-kyou is willing to appear naked in public if it serves his purpose. Even though he's a noble, he doesn't mind throwing away his pride. I'm not sure I could do thatThat said, I might strip unexpectedly easily. It's not like one or two nudes could be lost. If it was really necessary, I would take off one or two skins1 hada nugu can also mean to lend a helping hand/do someone a favour..Are you trying to insult me?Not at all. You don't seem to know this, but for the beastmen, being a beast in public is the same as being naked in public. Apart from manual labourers, would His Highness the Crown Prince and ambassadors visiting on behalf of the country do such a thing at an evening party of another country, which they are attending by invitation?Farrgerson-kyou closed his mouth with a reluctant look on his face. He didn't know as expected.For beastmen, beastification is an act of exposing their true nature. As a rational being, it is considered shameful to easily become a beast. Even if they were really planning war, no proud beastman would do such a thing. However, when it comes to an abnormal place like the battlefield, there are times when they will abandon reason and turn into beasts for the sake of victory. Against beastmen who have turned into beasts, the current knights and soldiers of the kingdom would be no match at all.If you're planning something, you should study more about your opponents. But thanks to your ignorance, this matter is going to be easy to clear up.So, who asked you to blow this flute?I ask the musician lying at my feet.The blue-faced musician repeats in a trembling voice that he doesn't know.If you don't know, I don't blame you, but if you continue like this, it will mean that you played the beast flute at your own discretion, but is that okay with you? You've brought great embarrassment to the Crown Prince of the Beast Kingdom and the ambassadors who came all the way here to represent the country. When His Majesty the King of Worstitters and his people find out about this, they will naturally hold our country responsible. If that happens, your crimes may have to be paid for by your family in order to avoid war.Th-that I really don't know anything! I just played an instrument I received from a man I'd never met before!You received an instrument from a man whose identity you don't even know and played it here in this royal castle without questioning it?Percival asks in a harsh voice I have never heard before.The musician's face has gone from pale to white. If it's about to become a big deal that shakes the country just by playing the instrument he's been given, then that's what it will be. In the first place, if he were a court musician, he should have been given a proper instrument, so why did he use such an unidentifiable one?I had no choiceand I lost a lot of money in gambling and they took my instrumentand I was at my wits' end, and a man appeared and told me to use that fluteSo this musician was set up. The bet is definitely a fraud.In the first place, isn't it Ani-ue's clumsiness that caused such a ruckus? Wasn't Ani-ue the one in charge of this evening party?Oops, didn't the foolish prince find a good point. No matter how you think about it, that's not the case, but it's not surprising that you'd think it might be so if you were told such a thing in a state of confusion.But since we're here, let's get on with it.Aah! Come to think of it, at the previous evening party hosted by His Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness the Second Prince broke off his own engagement, mistook the white magician young lady for a holy magician, and caused quite a commotion, didn't he? Did you intend to cause a commotion and drag His Highness the Crown Prince down with you like you did then?Na!It's a pretty aggressive shifting of the issue, but since the actors are similar to those at that time, those who attended the evening party at that time should immediately remember the second prince's commotion. Mental images are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to getting things moving. It can even turn something black into white. This riot is completely black on the other side, but since we're here, let's make it even blacker.His Highness the Crown Prince may have been generous enough to forgive you at the time, but this time you've gone a little too far. Come to think of it, the white magician young lady who was with His Highness at that time was the daughter of Fargerson-kyou there, wasn't she?Fargerson stares at me with a face like an ogre. I was the one who got in the way back then. I'm sure it's irritating, but I'll crush your petty schemes.Well, all right. From my point of view, this situation can only be seen as an attempt to trap the beastmen. If they were really trying to start a war, they wouldn't cause such an ad hoc commotion by any stretch of the imagination. Since they're going to challenge the continent's best country to battle, they'll be more careful. The same goes for the beastman you captured. Did that man really blow the flute? I think it would be better to thoroughly re-investigate this matterwhat do you think, your Highness the Crown Prince?I hand over this place to His Highness the Crown Prince, thinking that it's about time to close.Your Majesty, will you leave the investigation of this disturbance to me?Very well. This is a matter that could shake the country. Investigate it carefully.Fa-father! Please wait! I'm against Ani-ue leading the investigation! Ani-ue, who is not happy with me, may conduct an investigation that is disadvantageous to us!You are right, Your Highness Alexis. His Highness the Crown Prince seems to have an ill opinion of His Highness Alexis. Your Majesty, please judge with an impartial eye!The Second Prince and Fargerson raised their voices in panic. I'm sure they have a belly that would be suitably sore if probed, so I'm sure they're desperate.Hmmm. You're aware that you're doing things that make people think you're ignorant.You, what's your point! That's disrespectful!Disrespect? So you're going to hang me for disrespect?you can do it if you're able to.The second prince, who had been screaming and spitting at me when I made a little threat, became silent.But if I am really accused of lse majest, I will run away to the end of the world because it would be too much trouble. I'm just a small boy.You impertinent bratdon't get carried away.Fargerson-kyou grunts out.He must have been very frustrated that his plans were ruined twice. However, it was the lord who got carried away. I will never forgive anyone who harms my friends and comrades.Sapphiras, that's enough. Calm down.I was about to say something back when Percival hugged me firmly on the shoulder. The scent of lemon and mint wafts over my nose as I lean back against his chest. After inhaling the fresh scent, my head gradually calmed down.My mood was strangely agitated, and I was overreacting to words that I would have normally ignored.As my mind calmed down, the pain in my arm that I had forgotten about returned.Your Majesty, the Second Prince has said so, what do you think?His Highness the Crown Prince shrugs his shoulders in amazement and asks His Majesty.I understand. Then I leave this investigation in the hands of the Commander of the Knights and the Commander of the Magicians. It would be fair if it's both of them, who are the proud guardians of the kingdom. Crown Prince Melchior and Second Prince Alexis must not intervene in this investigation. Is that clear?Reluctantly, the Second Prince bows his head. If His Majesty tells him so, he has no choice but to drink. Anyone who raises an objection here will be ruthlessly accused of true lse majest.It looks like things have settled down for the time being, so there's no need to seal this place anymore. Even if they run away now, they won't be able to do anything.I lifted the barrier magic in the hall and erased the cage that protected the ambassadors. Soon the knights and the magicians rush into the hall.The hall suddenly became noisy, but His Highness the Crown Prince gave the precise instructions. The rest should be left to the people in the royal castle. They'll clear away the frozen wyverns, too, won't they?Good grief, as I was thinking that it was a hell of an evening party, Clawis and Rivera, who should have been able to move, were standing there with pale faces.Clawis? Rivera? What's wrong, do you feel uncomfortable somewhere?They were forced to become beasts, so it wouldn't be strange if it affected their body. When I asked for a doctor to be called immediately, Clawis finally opened his mouth and squeezed out a trembling voice.Sa-SapphirasI'm-I'm sorryIwhat did I do.Aah, what. That's what you're talking about. Clawis is serious. It wasn't Clawis's fault in the first place. It's us who should be apologising.Clawis, let me apologise to you too. I'm sorry I didn't stop them before using that beast flute.No! If I had been able to discipline myself more firmlyI know Clawis was struggling against the sound of the flute. So don't be so hard on yourself now. Even with this, I'm doing fine, don't worry about it!I walk over to Clawis, who is still standing there, and pat him on his back.Huh? Isn't this somewhat like Kingsleigh-san?I've been influenced before I knew it.But.Clawis looks at Percival. It doesn't seem like he's convinced yet, but it's impossible for even the toughest of beastmen to resist the sound of that flute. Even Byron would not have been able to resist.I also understand that it's not Clawis' fault. And Sapphirus says it's okay. Don't be so hard on yourself.Percival pats the drooping Clawis on the shoulder. Yes, yes. Percival is right.But still, my vision is wavering. Sapphiras' weak body might be at it's limit.Sapphiras-sama, I will heal you. This way.Aurora rushes over with her guards at the right moment.Yeah. Please. I'll be counting on you.When I tried to follow Aurora, my body was suddenly scooped up and before I knew it, Percival was holding me horizontally.Percival? I can walk by myself.I know, but please, can you just stay still?Ummye-yeah.The atmosphere was somewhat noncommittal, so I nodded my head. It's not a wound that you should be so worried about.Anyway, Percival is just training. I felt a great sense of stability when I was gently picked up.. I was told to be quiet, and I didn't need to hold back.I relaxed completely and entrusted my body to Percival.melon: yes, entrust your body to Percival, Sapphiras. We're all waiting for it. :^
