Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 150: The Secret Meeting Behind the Scenes
The next day after parting ways with Ven Reis flew to the southeast.
After arriving at the post town used by Arein as a base, Reis held a secret meeting with Arein at a certain inn.
「How are you progressing, Arein? 」
「We found some who know about the leader but, most of them are not of much value. They did not look like they could single-handedly defeat some knights. For now, there is one group of travelers that catches my attention, but ………. 」
Reis and Arein discussed in secret that was drowned by the noisy sounds of adventurers coming for breakfast.
「Uhm, what's with them that worries you? 」
「Although they know about our leader, they barely take the bait. They retreated as our side approached and did not seem interested in the topic at all. Others were interested when we mentioned the name of the leader, but were the type who were eager to be contacted by us ……. My deepest apologies, the results of my investigation are not very satisfactory. 」
Perhaps out of dissatisfaction or disappointment with the results of his investigation, Arein replied in an awkward tone.
「What's with that face, you found the person you were looking for right? You have narrowed down the candidate. You can even say that the search is headed in a favorable direction. Good work . 」
"Thank you very much . 」
「I tell you the truth. Now, I want to ask you to do something for me. 」
Reis said that without any expression on his face.
「................. Can I hear what it is? 」
Arein's expression stiffened because Reis only showed this kind of expression when he had something important to do.
「Please don't be stiff. I'm just giving you an extra purpose for your current assignment. 」
「And what is it? 」
「Do you know about the first princess of Bertram kingdom? 」
「Yes, just by name like you used to live in Bertram kingdom. Her name is Christina, right? 」
「Fast. What I will tell you now is the open secret in the castle of Bertram kingdom, but, the fact that princess Christina has escaped from the royal castle. 」
Arein's eyes opened wide when she heard Rein say it with an indifferent expression.
「In short, doesn't that mean what Bertram's royal army is looking for in Creia is …………. . 」
「Most likely princess Christina」
「A ~ h, what we are doing is raging behind the scenes, isn't this kingdom slowly drifting towards its destruction?」
Arein said so with a wry smile on his face.
But, Reis slowly shook his head in denial.
「The so-called" state "will not be destroyed that easily. However, the matter of this kingdom currently suffering a major political blow by Duke Euguno was troublesome. Do you understand my point? 」
「Yes, that's only natural. 」
「I'm glad you're smart. The main problem started from this moment. Although Bertram's royal army is currently living in Creia in search of the princess on the northern and eastern highways, they have yet to find Christina's daughter. On the other hand, here we are, gathered on a nearly abandoned southern highway. It's definitely not a coincidence, is it? 」
「When it came to that, it was likely that they would send a search team to search for the princess on the southern highway as well within a few days. But, it was already too late at that moment. Because the difficulty in finding it will continue to increase drastically as time goes by. 」
「True. 」
Arein smiled wryly as she agreed with Reis, as it was true that it was getting harder and harder to find someone as time went on.
「And this is where you guys come in, just in case, I want you to find Princess Christina along this route. 」
「I don't mind doing that, but, does that mean I have to postpone my current task? 」
「No, I never said that you should find her but, just maybe the one we were looking for might be related to princess Christina. Instead, the chances of him having something to do with princess Christina were higher. 」
The person they were looking for must be Rio. Although it was just his intuition, Rein was usually on target.
「……………. In short, it was an additional task along with the previous one? 」
「Maybe. Because he was most likely traveling with the attendants and there should be some of them. Perhaps the person who mentioned the name of the leader was among them. Our target should be to avoid public attention. 」
When Reis said so, Arein suddenly ―― 、
「. They all hide their faces. 」
So he told Reis.
「Hou. Where are they now? 」
Reis' eyes opened wider as his lips formed a grin.
「Lucci follow them. Since they took the east route from the junction to the south from here, maybe they are only a few hours away if we use griffon. 」
Arein replied after calculating the speed of Rio-tachi's movements in his head.
「Once, east route yes. The purpose of their party should be the territory of Marquis Rodan, if the princess was among them, but, it was possible that they would take the northern route as a shortcut for their journey or via a detour through the eastern route towards the Galwark kingdom............. It would be troublesome if they chose the latter right? 」
Reis narrowed his eyes as he pondered in a low voice. Arein extinguished her thirst with fruit water during that time.
Seconds later――,
「Arein, you go and join Lucci for now. 」
Suddenly Reis gave such an order to Arein.
"By pleasure . 」
Arein was prepared to accept the order because it was his duty.
「Do not stop following him even if you have to use a slightly arrogant way. Investigate and ascertain whether princess Christina is with them or not. 」
「......... What should I do if princess Christina is not with them? 」
「Let's see, depending on how I work, I'll join you two later. Since my business will take a few days, I will give further instructions after I join you. If they are going to cross national borders and head towards Galwark kingdom before I join you, I will leave it to you to decide how to block them. There shouldn't be any problems. 」