Chapter 95: Same dream (2)
Frondier walked around the interior of the imperial palace following Fili’s guidance.
Come to think of it, it was my first time entering the imperial palace since the war. Even though there weren’t many people inside, it was somewhat bustling. Everyone is probably busy with restoration and processing after the war.
‘… … After all, we can’t allow another war to break out here.’
The Empire is unprepared for another war. Another problem is that due to the unique nature of the empire, which has no potential enemies other than Mangot on this continent, the sense of such contrasts is weak.
Frondier conveyed information about the Western Demons to his father, Ampere. I was afraid that if I told it alone, it would be unreliable, so I asked fellow witness Elodie to tell it to me.
Even so, I don’t know how much Ampere will trust me, but as long as he has it in mind, the Knights of Roach and the Knights of the Shroud will act as sentinels while they are at Cape Mande.
‘Fili must have already received information about the devil, is that why this slightly loud reception is due to that?’
Frontier has built up quite a bit of trust with Philly. Of all the characters we’ve met so far, both were the most suspicious of each other, but that’s why their trust is so strong now.
That belief is not the belief that Fili is a good character, but the belief that one knows what kind of person the character Fili is.
‘Is there something Fili wants from me? You can expect information or simple support.’
It’s not that strange to think that that’s why they waited for Frontier and prepared to welcome him.
It’s a bit strange since it happened to be the person who did it. If it were Fili, Frontier would have given him this kind of hospitality or not, but would have helped him if he needed it.
‘… … ‘Is there another purpose?’
While Frontier chases after Fili and accelerates the accident.
Elysia, following Frondier’s back, is struggling to calm the confusion spreading like ripples in her mind.
‘Wow, everyone passing by is saying hello to Frontier. So politely… … .’
Elysia is admiring Frondier, who is lost in thought and not looking at his surroundings.
It seems as if Frontier is now receiving the same treatment she received when she was a member of the royal family. No, it might be more than that.
‘Both Frontier and Mom take that for granted. What did Frontier do during the war? … .’
All Elysia knows about Frontier these days is one line about his meritorious service during the war.
Although it was a great achievement, there are limits to what Elysia can imagine.
At best, it stopped the attack of monsters pouring from Constel midway, just like what happened to Elysia herself.
Of course, that is also a great achievement. This is something no one can do.
However, the frontier behind him was still a ‘human sloth’.
That’s why Elysia didn’t feel the change in the current situation at all. It feels like I’m dreaming. A dream where, after waking up, you will wonder for a long time whether it was a nightmare or not.
It was then.
“… … majesty.”
Frondier suddenly stopped walking and made a sound.
“Did you bring an escort?”
“escort… … “What?”
Fili asked back, looking at Frontier behind him.
Frondier said, his eyes sharp.
“… … There is someone watching this side. “If it is someone you don’t know, I will deal with it.”
Fili blinked briefly at those words.
Then I realized something and in a rare moment, my eyes widened.
‘Ednet~~!!’
It’s definitely true. This is a story about Ambu Ednet. They are using stealth techniques to keep an eye on us.
‘I told you not to approach me like that!’
I know that Ednet is excellent at hiding. Rather than trusting Fili’s own intuition, it was definitely an amazing feat to have reached Fili without being discovered by anyone in the imperial palace.
But Philly warned Ednet. If you don’t want to be seen in trouble, don’t go near Frontier while he’s there.
Philly doesn’t know how good Frontier’s senses are, but the risk if Ednet is caught is too great.
Ednet must have been confident. He was confident that since no one in the imperial palace would recognize him, Frondier would do the same.
But at this moment, that confidence became nothing more than arrogance.
“Oh, that’s right. This is my escort. The imperial palace as a whole is busy these days, so it is inevitable that defenses will be neglected. “I added an escort just in case.”
Fili completely changed his expression and smiled. The face and excuse were very believable considering they were made up right away. Indeed, the empress’s skills shined even at this moment.
“okay. “He truly delivers.”
Frondier nodded as if he understood. However, in the case of Frontier, others cannot be sure whether he really understood it, so Fili just believes that it is.
Fili felt his face flush as he walked forward again. Strength goes into the molars.
I have believed that there is room for improvement in the dark side, but instead of improving, isn’t the level lower than when it was purged by the devil?
Meanwhile, Frontier thought.
‘… … It looks like Pom is hiding.’
In the case of Frondier, he has a ‘sixth sense’, so stealth techniques do not work. In the first place, it was a sense that even pierced Elodie’s magic. It can be said that it is almost impossible to surprise him.
The only problem is that the sixth sense is too good to guess the opponent’s level.
‘I don’t know if he’s hiding well or not.’
Now Frontiere can know the exact location of Ednet. There is no difference from anyone else.
So, even though Ednet is hiding using all kinds of hiding techniques, Frontier doesn’t know whether it’s ‘a collection of all kinds of hiding techniques’ or ‘just’.
However, another thing you can know with your sixth sense.
This thing, which was obtained by devouring Helheim’s soul in the first place, is very sensitive to ‘life’.
‘It seems like you think I’m your enemy. Do you know me?’
Frontier felt Ednet’s death. It’s not that intense, but it’s clear that Ednet is trying to kill Frondier. However, it is so weak that it feels clumsy.
‘It’s not like I have a personal grudge, I’m just trying to kill you because I have to kill you.’
Because this is also Philly’s escort? Because Frontier is behind Fili’s back?
However, Fili is the empress, and inevitably walks first wherever and whenever. Does this mean that every time this happens, the so-called Guard of Fili insists on saving his life?
Within the imperial palace, a person who tries to kill Frondier, but is protected by Fili.
“… … Hmm.”
After thinking about it, Frondier made a sound without realizing it.
To Fili, it only sounded like he had fully grasped the situation.
And indeed, unfortunately,
‘okay.’
I had a general idea of Frontier,
‘I got caught.’
Fili realized that Frontier had a general idea.
* * *
Fili led Frondier into the drawing room. It was the place where the two always talked.
However, what was a little different this time was the presence of Elysia.
“… … “Did you have a servant?”
Fili asked Frontier. Without even casting a glance at Elysia.
Was it disregard for Elysia, or was it consideration that it would be better not to see her?
Either way, Elysia thought it was ‘motherly’.
“yes. “I didn’t really need it while attending Constell, but I needed it while moving from place to place.”
Frondier said appropriately. Anyway, I’m talking about Elysia. We know each other’s situation roughly. I’m just guessing.
However, Frontier was a little surprising.
‘You’re leaving Elysia’s treatment to me.’
Frondier remembers the remorse Fili showed when he slightly stabbed Elysia with a knife, thinking he had killed her.
Philly’s feelings for his daughters are special. Even though Aten is ranked the highest, his heart is also huge for Elysiana Saleh.
However, after Elysia became a commoner, Fili began to treat Elysia like a complete stranger.
“Now that I think about it, I became the knight of Frontier and Zodiac Leah Rees.”
“yes. For a month. Now that I think about it, that month passes by quickly.”
In response to Frondier’s answer, Fili slightly tilted his head and looked at him.
… … In particular, there is no significant change in the appearance of Frontier.
“Don’t you think that Frontier has changed itself somewhere?”
All of Lia Lis’ knights will swear loyalty to Lia Lis over time.
Since it was already a famous story among nobles and upper class people, Fili asked without anything to hide.
Frondier laughed bitterly at that.
“I’m also looking into it diligently right now. “I wonder if the person I am has changed.”
Indeed, Frontier’s answer was strange, as if he was conscious of it.
“… … To me, I’m not sure it’s changed.”
“I am relieved to hear your Highness say that. It’s true.”
Frontier was truly relieved by Fili’s answer. These are Fili’s eyes and no one else’s. Although it is not confirmation, it is enough to provide comfort.
“Did you find out why everyone is so loyal to Leah Reese when you actually go there?”
Of course, Fili doesn’t know that Leah Reese is a demon. So, of course, there is a lot of interest in the secret of loyalty.
If Fili herself knew the secret and could do it, everything would be much easier for her as the empress.
“… … “I don’t know exactly how other knights feel, but in my case.”
When Frondier opened his mouth, Fili waited for his next words with some anticipation.
Frontier said:
“The job is easy.”
“… … yes?”
“I’m a knight, but aside from the first part, I was just following a certain nobleman around. “When I was told to stand next to me, I just stood, when I was told to smile, I smiled, and when I was told to pour a drink, I just poured a drink.”
Fili thought for a moment about those words.
To be honest, the content of the words was no different from that of the host, but given Frondier’s personality, he would not have done all of those actions in a subservient manner.
As a descendant of Roach and a nobleman, he must have moved with his unique languid aura. Wearing that black suit.
The result of imagining that.
“… … “It must have been popular, Frontier.”
“I continued to receive missions.”
That’s not a mission, it’s a designation. I almost spit out those words, but held back.
Frontier smiled and hinted.
“If you exclude the first thing, that’s true.”
“… … .”
What was coming, Fili thought, had come.
If he brought in a servant and asked about it, and said that the need for servants was because Lili became a knight, and that was why he brought up the story about the first thing that happened after becoming that knight, namely the ‘secret’.
Even Philly gets tired of that natural judo.
Fili said with a bitter smile.
“It’s nice to meet Mr. Frontier, but it’s a pity that I always meet him with bad news.”
“It’s really unfortunate, but it’s the same this time too.”
As expected, Frontier doesn’t care at all.
However, unlike taking control of the horse, Frontier is quite worried.
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‘I don’t like Ambu, but Fili is an important person to me.’
Whether based on ability or trust, Frontier has absolutely no reason to be hostile towards Philly.
Therefore, even though it is ironic that Philly’s weakness is now being held, Frontier is in a bit of trouble.
‘Even if you hide information about the devil from everyone, only Fili needs to know. Bartello is said to have returned, but Philly’s influence will still be stronger. ‘Fili is the one who can make the empire move the fastest.’
But for Fili, the devil is the enemy of man. There are no exceptions.
Not only Fili, but everyone in the empire thinks that way. As a frontier, this preconceived notion cannot be changed.
Of course, it would be difficult to understand that Frondier was using the devil as his subordinate.
However, for a smooth operation, this fact must be conveyed to Philly.
‘… … I can’t help it. I’ve never used this method on anyone else.’
There is only one way to do it because I trust Philly.
“Mr. Philly.”
For the first time in a long time, Frontier calls Philly by that name.
Needless to say, Elysia’s mouth fell open.
On the other hand, Fili’s expression became softer, as if he was relieved.
“What is it? Mr. Frontier.”
“There was a consultation today for my concerns.”
Counseling for concerns? Suddenly what?
When Fili tilted his head instead of asking, Frondier spoke.
“This is a secret, but I am trying to use the devil. “I use demons and make them my subordinates.”
“… … !”
Fili was surprised.
Ambu suspected that Frontier had ties to the devil. Whether it’s good or bad, it’s not good for Frontier to be found out by others.
Besides, Ednet is listening now. Frontier probably knows that too.
In other words, Frontier recognized its own weaknesses and spoke out.
‘… … I see!’
Fili immediately understood what that meant.
‘This is Frontier’s second negotiation!’