“Is the prince doing well?”
“Aren’t you just saying that you went there to collect information and that you were able to use attribute conversion?”
“no. It’s a secret weapon for winning.”
After Ricardo went inside Noah’s carriage, the other Madeira contestants were outside, pressed against the wall, eavesdropping on the sounds inside.
“Even if our prince does it when he does it, he is not very reliable during normal times… … .”
They, who accompanied Ricardo to participate in the Top Sword, were the up-and-comers of Madeira’s royal academy.
In a small country like Madeira, unlike many empires, the way to become a knight even if you are not a night ray was raised directly from the royal family.
Thanks to that, they learned swordsmanship with Ricardo from a young age, and they stayed true to him while remaining loyal.
Before he was a knight with the prince, he was a colleague and friend who had been bloody pooping together since childhood.
“Should I have dried it too? Shall I go in and take him out now?”
“Wait, come out.”
When Ricardo made a move to get out, they quickly retreated from the door.
It didn’t do any good to find out that I was watching from this side.
thud!
“You’ve all been caught already, so there’s no reason to hide.”
“yes?”
“It wasn’t that there were few errors. You were hiding it.”
Ricardo explained to his colleagues as he returned to his carriage.
“I tried to stimulate him with an aura, but he didn’t budge. It’s incredible control. In order to have that kind of control, you will inevitably have many Auras.”
“… … It means we haven’t fully grasped his skills.”
“It doesn’t mean that being on the same terms with the 7th princess is completely bravado.”
Veronica was an iconic figure not only in the Nightray, but also in other countries.
The princess and owner of the Mystic Eye. And later exponents who have already achieved attribute transformation at a young age.
There is no country that can defeat an empire with comprehensive national power.
However, ‘our country’s knights are stronger than yours’ was a pretty effective propaganda method.
To the people from other countries who participated in this tournament, including Madeira, Veronica was like the final boss to be defeated.
“I heard that it is the first year, but there is another strong player like that… … .”
“Didn’t you say there was a guy named Felix? Even the 7th princess is terrifying, but it won’t be easy.”
“What. Aren’t you afraid?”
At Ricardo’s words, the knights responded with grins.
“It can’t be.”
“Even if they’re Nightray, aren’t those guys number one?”
They prepared a long time for the top sword.
On the other hand, in Night Ray, students are only allowed to participate voluntarily.
I didn’t intend to lose to those who weren’t even the best of Nightray.
“It’s good to have confidence, but the empire is strong.”
Imperial knights are strong.
Among them, Nightray boasted a vicious process, receiving hundreds of new students every year, but only about 80 graduates.
It is a luxury compared to other countries that overdo it to those who are not qualified to expand their knight power.
In fact, even those who did not graduate from Night Ray were stronger than lower-ranking knights in quite a few countries.
“They are still students, but there won’t be much difference from you guys who have just become official knights. It’s not strange that some, including the 7th princess, are actually stronger. Do not be vigilant.”
I couldn’t even laugh when I prepared so thoroughly and messed up my work carelessly.
“We will definitely take the victory in this competition.”
* * *
The trip passed without incident.
Lexy had no intention of lengthening her tail by working for nothing, and Noah had no intention of moving first, even though he did not know what the opponent was doing.
The train reached its destination without any problems.
“This is Stellarium, the City of Stars!”
Islands Stellarium.
If Nightray was built on the oldest stellar shards, Stellarium was built on the area where the most stellar shards fell.
“Isn’t it false that it is the busiest city in the world? It is full of buildings all the way to the horizon!”
As soon as Arni got off the platform, he looked around and admired it.
Of course, it was the same with Noah.
“Crazy, really.”
Nightray was also a big city.
Instead, because the administrative district itself was so wide, the area where buildings were densely lined was limited.
On the other hand, in Stellarium, the entire area was filled with buildings with four or more floors.
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overwhelming landscape.
They were not the only countrymen surprised by the size of the city.
“Whoa… … .”
Ricardo and his party, who had come on the same train as them, also took a deep breath as soon as they got off the platform.
From their point of view, it was like entering the enemy territory from here.
“Behave with Madeira.”
“I’m sorry, but everyone except the prince has at least three months of experience in imperial training, right?”
“Sour.”
The history (驛舍) inside was also crowded with countless people, all sides of which were decorated with ceiling paintings and murals.
“The murals of Stellarium Central Station are said to contain all the history of the empire up to the time the station was built.”
“It must be in another country, but you know it well, right?”
“It is one of the most famous works of art in the world. I want to look around carefully from the beginning, but it won’t be easy when it’s crowded like this.”
Noah came because of the competition, but Arni was enjoying Stellarium as much as it was for tourism purposes from the beginning.
“What are your plans for the future?”
“yes? Oh, until the top sword starts, I’m thinking of taking a look at Stellarium. After the competition starts, I will take part in a tour to the gallery. Noah-nim has to participate in the game, so we have to part now… … .”
Arni instantly became sullen, colorless for the excitement he had just a moment ago, but that wasn’t what Noah was trying to say.
“I’m going to meet a senior I know. Would you like to go with me?”
“yes? If you are a senior… … ?”
“I told you to stop by before the competition.”
Noah had no intention of letting go of the person who aimed at him.
“If you like swordsmanship, you must have heard of Ribery’s twins, right?”
* * *
Noah was wandering around Stellarium with Arni.
“I don’t think it’s this way either, Mr. Noah.”
“It’s not easy to find the way because all three of them are coming for the first time.”
Even after wandering for a long time, Noah was at ease.
Arni was also enjoying seeing the city itself, so he didn’t pay much attention.
Thanks to this, it was Lexi who was in trouble.
‘I have to get out somehow.’
It was Lexy who never dreamed of being suspicious of Noah, but she still had to avoid confronting Master Knight or those close to him.
A good knight might have noticed that Lexi was wearing a disguise.
‘You don’t have to worry about recognizing the princess’s face. In the first place, not even a knight, but an ordinary person. Besides, I’ve never been out of the sanctum keep because I’m sick, so few people know my face.’
What you should be careful about is if you are suspicious of yourself.
‘If you follow the Riverie family like this, it’s the end. Before that, you have to count… … .’
At worst, they run away.
It didn’t matter if he died, but if he died here, he would have a connection with the White Witch.
Even if it raised suspicion, it was absolutely necessary to avoid leaving solid evidence.
“Miss Arni.”
“huh? Lexi?”
“I’m embarrassed to say that I’m in charge of escorting the lady, but can I leave for a while?”
“Is something going on?”
“Since living in Sanctum Keep, there were some things I put off outside. I know it’s wrong to do personal things during assignments, but… … .”
“no. If that’s the case, that’s fine. I know very well that Lexie had no personal time and had to follow me around all the time. Is it something that will take a long time?”
“It probably won’t take long. I will make sure to visit before Liberiga’s visit is over.”
Lexi then turned to Noah and said.
“It doesn’t mean that the Ribéry family under heaven can’t even guarantee the safety of their guests, right?”
“Well, I guess. I’m an outsider, but I won’t be in danger if I lose one escort knight.”
‘Okay, I can get out.’
With Arni’s permission, Lexie internally sang for joy.
‘It’s unfortunate that I disguised myself as an escort knight, but it’s better than being caught. Let’s hide for now and find another opportunity.’
“It seems to be an important matter, so go quickly.”
“thank you.”
Lexi escaped from Noah and Arni as if running away.
Noah looked at the scene happily and sent a telegram to Theodore.
-Please keep an eye on that escort knight.
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This technology, which transmits words through Aura Resonance, enabled long-distance secret communication within the reach of each other’s Aura.
-I came back after reading the letter, and it seems that you are involved in something interesting. You are great too.
-It was nothing. Rather, I called the seniors, but why is the head of the household coming in person?
– I was free. And those kids don’t have military rights yet.
Theodore hid nearby and communicated with Noah.
The reason he appeared here, the head of the Ribéry family, was simple.
-Writing a letter in a bread bag and having the newspaper boy run errands. Do you usually read spy novels?
Noah deliberately circled similar places, saying he was looking for a way.
At the same time, he bought some street food and wrote a letter to the Ribery family without Arni and Lexie secretly saying he was going to the bathroom for a while.
‘Accompanied by an unknown person. Please apply.’
He intended to catch them and ask them why they were targeting him, but he never imagined that Theodore would come himself.
-The Nightray Library has everything special.
-Anyway, put someone over there. But I’m more impressed with you than that.
-Are you Arni? He was a normal person who hadn’t really learned swordsmanship.
-… … Could it be that you didn’t know?
Only then did Noah hear about Sanctum Keep and Arni.
– A runaway princess?
-The Sanctum Keep side has never revealed the fact of their visit, and seeing as the escort level is like this, it is clear that they have run away.
-She’s a princess, but no one knew? How many people have you met along the way?
-Although she is the daughter of the Northern Sea Sword King, she is a normal person who has not learned swordsmanship because of her weak body. Besides, I didn’t have any outside activities due to health problems. It’s my first time seeing the real thing.
– Huh… … .
– You seem to have a talent for seducing the royal family? Didn’t Princess Veronica follow you around at the beginning of school?
-That was to deliver the Holy Spirit Sword? No, why am I making excuses?
– Well done anyway.
Theodore smiled coolly and said.
-If that lady sneaked out and got into an accident, her relationship with Sanctum Keep would have been ruined.
Sanctum Keep was famous for having a significant amount of stellar burial.
If the relationship with them had gone wrong, there would have been a disruption in the supply of star fragments.
-It’s something worthy of being awarded in the imperial family, but it’s better not to inform them for now.
-Why?
-Didn’t that lady leave Sanctum Keep on her own? If we reveal our identities, we’ll have to go back, but there’s no need to hate ourselves. I’ll strictly escort you from here, so pretend you don’t know so you can enjoy yourself and go home.
Theodore then left, leaving the word that he would be waiting for him at Riberiga.
Noah, who was left behind, said to Arni, who looked at him, who suddenly became quiet.
“Then shall we continue?”