Shikkaku Kara Hajimeru Nariagari Madō Shidō

--Charlotte left the area lined with noble mansions for a while.

I was in a commercial area lined up with big stores, and today I was talking to Lisa about which stores to look around.

All of a sudden, I hear butterflies and busy stepping on the cobbles.

At the same time, several men appeared from around the corner and behind.

Something happened.

Soon after thinking so, all the men surrounded themselves, as they had shown.

N-na-

"Charlotte-sama, is this...?

Risha's confusion appeared on her face and raised her anxious voice.

The number of men who showed up was ten.Front, rear, and sidewalks are blocked, and there is no escape.

It is inconvenient that there is no one else around to let people know.

After seeing the coordinated movement, it quickly reaches an understanding.

This is not a coincidence.

It is a move with a firm intention to surround ourselves.

The movement itself was in order in the first place, and there was no waste at all.

Place your hand on the handle of the thin sword you held for your own protection and ask with a loud voice.

"What are you guys doing!

"Ladies don't need to know that."

When he releases the screaming question, a man comes forward saying such a thing.

Are you the leader of this group?A big man who got hungry a little while ago.The lower half of the face of the wrinkles is covered with an inert beard, and there is no cleanliness at all, and it is quite dirty for those who enter and leave the compartment around here.

Drop your gaze and the guards of King's Landing will wear different armor.

Leather bra, iron basket, huge flat back.Old ones, new ones, all kinds of equipment.

I don't really think of myself as a nobleman or a businessman from the start.

Others dress like big men.If you look only at that point, you can say it's all there.

Anyway, I'll cover Risha behind me and get out front.

"... what the hell are you doing?

"What, you girls should come with us for a bit of a fool?"

"You think that's what you're going to do?

And he threw out his sword against a large man approaching with impudence, and set his neck on his face.

But the big guy just smiled at the kid as if he was pointing a toy sword at him.

"Wow, that's brave. That's the princess of the military house.But can the princess handle this number by herself?

That's what a big man says and laughs.

That's a nasty laugh. Others begin to laugh at whether they were caught by it.

Meanwhile, a big man turned his gaze on Risha.

"Oops. I know you're a Rayseft.Do you have a wizard for me?

A big man snuggling his jaw.

Apparently, I noticed that Risha tried to use her magic.

As the wizard said, some of the men dressed like that.There is no way to find out if he is really a wizard, so he does not leave the area of bluff, but it is not like he is lying.

No, in the first place...

"Do you know who we are!?

Sort of.

"Why...."

However, since we know that we are the children of the military family and that Risha is the child of Rayseft, we know that these people are not just a random group of people.

In other words, you know you're dealing with nobles, and you're doing something.

"Now, first of all, the princess holds the sword.I don't want to hurt you if you keep your head down. "

"You think you can hold a sword so easily?

So you want to do it?

That's what a big man says, leans his body slightly and releases his back flat.

Are you saying you'll be there?

This is where you want it.

"Ah, Charlotte-sama...."

"It's okay. I got it.If I take that man down, you run. "

Though...

"There's no such thing as a man..."

Yes, I speak invincibly.This is not strength, it is sincerity.I am confident of defeating.

No, I can't beat myself.

I have defeated many adults in dojos many times so far.

I don't think we'll ever be enemies.

Yes, I have an endorsement.

The most powerful approvals you can see in the future.

But Risha seems anxious.

"What are you up to?

"Yes, it's the math of defeating you."

He's scared.

The big man is still laughing with contempt.

It's like seeing the strength of a child.

Certainly, there is too much difference in physique.

But I'm still used to fighting people who are taller than me.

I can.

I can fight.

I can take it down.

Knocking down this group's head here may open a breach.

Yes, I thought so.

Shortly after pointing the swords at each other, until I saw the [tip of the machine] flashing in front of me...

"Ah...."

Without trying, your voice leaks.

What seemed like a phantom, however, was the illusion that he would be beaten with a man's sword and blown away.

"What's wrong? You're suddenly out of motivation, right?You realize you're not going to be the enemy?

…………

Bite your lips.

At the same time, the tip of the sword falls.

Because I can't see.

Because I know the answer.

I can't fight anymore.

Say it again. Hold the sword.

"Kh...."

Follow the words of a big man and put a fine sword in his sheath.

You can never win a meeting with this man from the front.If this is a training with fine swords for each other, it is a different story, but I can't deal with it because of the different styles of swordsmanship.

In the first place, the man's movements did not stop even though he stabbed him with a fine sword.The power of a woman, and that of a child, cannot be helped.I couldn't have been a bee.

It was shallow.

I was on the diagram because I could beat an adult.

Ah, a man with a hood in his eyes walks out.

…………

When he wonders who he is because of the difference in standing up with the people around him, the man in the hood asks the big man in a magical way.

"These guys are fine, right?

A man in a hood nodded to the question of a big man.

Don't you intend to talk?

Probably trying not to find out who they are.

Eventually, a big man opens his mouth.

"Follow me."

"... do you know what you're doing?It's a felony to find out about a noble child.

Tell that to your employer.

So the Hood guy is the employer?

"So you're the employer of these people?

…………

"Answer me!

When he raised the voice of the Hood man who would not respond silently.

A large man threw a stepladder at his throat.

... it was an instant.I didn't have time to react.

A scene that makes you feel the difference in strength.

"Princess, if you make a scene, you're in trouble.Please be quiet.And Rayseft's daughter. "

"Uhh...."

"Shh, don't hurt Charlotte!

"Then be quiet.If I don't think about resisting, I won't do anything. "

Even though Risha protested to be polite, she was lying when she heard the man's words.

Follow the big man as he is, and follow him as he leads.

The road is a big detour from the noble quarters and leads to unpopular sections.

There was a carriage parked.

... a double-headed boxcarriage that is so luxurious that it is not in a lonely place.The windows have curtains, and if they are closed, you won't be able to see them from the outside.

The carriage was boarded by myself, Risha, and the big man and the hood man.

"... Mr. Charlotte."

"... Lisha. Find a gap and escape."

"... yes"

"... if you can't do that anymore"

"... I know.To be humiliated, as a child of nobility. "

Lisha trembled a little.

The next word is "choose death."

Sold away.

Used as a toy of choice for things.

That's how many ends there are for a kid in danger.

It is nothing but shame to be subjected to such treatment as a child of nobility.Choosing death purely to protect your home's honor.When that happens, it's the last resort we can take to protect the pride of the nobles.

... but I don't want Risha to do that.

Somehow, I just wanted her to escape.

Eventually, it was the house of the Marquis of Gaston that was brought into the carriage.

It's a luxurious museum. Since I visited the other day, I can't be mistaken.

From the gate to the entrance, there are many bronze statues handled by renowned sculptors, and on the tiled terrace, there are chairs and tables on the parasol.When I step in, the scent of the rose floats.

I don't know what your employer is.

"Come on."

The guest room of the Mansion will remain intact.

Leisha and the two of them sat on the visitors' sofa in a state of confusion, and the servants eventually prepared tea.The response was the same as when I welcomed the guests, and there was even a pile of tea confectionery placed on the table in front of me.

However, I gradually understood what this blurriness meant.

It seems that Risha was the same, creating a tense face.

After a while, a man came into the guest room.

Blonde sturdy in a silk jacket.

He was the lord of the building, the Marquis of Karl Gaston.

"Marquis of Khaw Gaston....."

"Ladies, I'm really sorry about the way you invited me."

The Marquis begins with an apology.

However, there is no bad pretense at all.

It looks clear, and it seems that you are complimenting yourself.

"Congratulations, Marquis.Frankly, what kind of hobby is this?

The Marquis also asked there for greetings.

"No, no, I think I'll let the ladies have some souvenirs.As I said earlier, let's apologize for making the invitation a hassle. "

"... I will report this to your father."

"Oh, I don't mind."

I was going to put a lizard in my greeting, but the Marquis is laughing that it won't hurt anything.

You can afford it.

"Naturally.When you told your father about this, there wasn't an immediate rift between me and the Count. "

"That's...."

"That's politics.You should remember that. "

That's what the Marquis said, lighting a cut cigar and brutally flushing it two or three times.

Regardless of whether he committed the kidnapping or not, he went so far as to say, "Never mind."

But it's hard to call it a bluff.There are no eyewitnesses, and in fact, this is how they are entertained.I was told that I had protected a dangerous place, that I and Risha were mistaken, and if they cut through the white, it would be a mess.

Then, as I said earlier, you can let me bring you a handsomely souvenir.

On the contrary, it is possible that you will be thanked.

Besides, that's it. I can't complain about our relationship with the men who brought us here, but if they say they did it on their own, there's nothing they can do.Of course, the evidence of their involvement with the Marquis will be erased.I can do that much.I have the power to do it.

"Well, that's why you were brought here, but don't you understand?

The Marquis looks back at Risha with a clear face.

"What do you mean?

"Miss Risha. I can't compete with my belly trick.But when it looks like that, it looks like you really have it.So, do you know what that is?

"... the documents, right?

"Sure, but... I guess so.I wish I had just the paperwork.If we don't have the books, we're in a bit of trouble. "

That's what the Marquis said, put a breath on it and get down to business.

"Can I have that back?

"... not here"

"Well, let's change the question.You already gave it to someone?For example, an inspectorate official. "

…………

Risha remained silent and took the Marquis's gaze.

Opening your mouth here is against her justice.

The Marquis sighs tirelessly at her failure to answer.

"Miss Risha. I don't want to make things bigger either.I don't care if you return those papers and books. "

The Marquis said implicitly, "It can't be any more," but Risha remained silent.I don't think you want to give in easily.Since I learned about the contents of the black bag, it has been the nobility's cowardice that has moved her.This silence is because I strictly adhere to the teaching of innocence.

This is how he endures the silent pressure of the Marquis.

"... you just don't want to answer.Well, then, I have an idea.--Hey. "

That's when the Marquis made that voice.

Suddenly, the big man behind me pulled his arm.

"Yikes!?

"Mr. Charlotte!?

"Whoa, don't move."

A big man can poke a dagger at you.

Are you threatening to take a hostage named yourself?

On the other hand, the Marquis looks back at Risha after confirming it.

"Miss Risha. Let me ask you again.Where are the papers and the books?If you don't answer, will you harm the Count's son?

"... Lisha. You don't have to tell me.This is just a threat.I can't hurt you as much as I want. "

"I'm serious.Besides, if I tell him to do it, he'll do it. "

As you said, the small sword came closer to the neck and hit the neck.The blade is as sharp as I think.If you move it, your skin will be cut easily.

"Ah, if you hurt me, you won't be able to escape.

"I guess. But then we'll just have to do something else.I mean, nobody's seen you. "

Lisha turned her anxious eyes.I can be hurt like this.If you take the Marquis's word correctly, you will be killed.

In exchange for the lives of others, there is no other way to break your cowardice.

After a while, Risha trembled with a sense of responsibility, anger, anxiety, and confusion, but eventually she fell into regret.

"... I'm leaving my evidence bag with my brother."

I see.

The Marquis, who had Risha confess, immediately gave instructions.

I wonder if we're going to take any action against Arcs.

Released from the arms of a big man.

"We'll have them stay in this room until the bags arrive.Oh, I'm sorry, but I'll have a monkey on my daughter from House Rayseft.Just in case. "

That said, the Marquis had left the guest room.