Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 163: End of Battle pt2
Celia shook her head in an apologetic manner and then showed a somewhat sad smile.
「No, I'm glad you're safe. 」
「What …………. . U-Uhn 」
After Celia was very surprised to hear those words from Rio, she nodded with a slightly embarrassed face.
At that time, suddenly—,
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Aisia's voice echoed in Rio's head. Although he still used his usual emotionless tone, his voice was as calm as ever.
（AISIA …………………. . So you're safe. Thank you God . And I should be the one to apologize to you. So, are you safe Aisia?）
Although Rio was a little frightened when he heard Aisia's voice, he asked if she was okay, worried about her.
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（Thank God. Where are you now, Aisia? Can you come to our position?）
（I can already see you, Haruto. What should I do now?)
（Looks like I should go to save Vanessa-san first. Since you may be close, can you help me protect Celia-sensei and the others while remaining in your spirit form?）
（…………. . Entiendo. Sorry I won't leave Celia's side for now）
(No problem . I mean you went to protect Celia-sensei right? Let's confirm our situation later. ）
(Yes nih . ）
Rio passed by Celia's side after hearing Aisia and—'s reply,
「Aisia safe and healthy. I will take Charles and go to save Vanessa-san. Can I hand over the treatment of the two young men to you Cecilia? I'll be right back . 」
He said that while facing Charles who was lying beside them.
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Afterwards, Rio brought Charles with him when he went to the place where they had Vanessa. And when they get there,
「Oi, what explosion was it from before! ? Are you trying to kill our daughter! ? 」
Vanessa asked for an explanation from the two knights who were watching her.
Naturally, the explosion he was referring to was an explosion caused by the collision of Alfred and Rio's movements. But–,
「Silence, you have no right to know! 」
The knights easily rejected Vanessa's request in a slightly bewildered tone. Right beside them was a wounded Griffon who was currently sitting leisurely.
「Oi, what does this mean? Are you really trying to kill princess Christina? 」
「How do you expect me to know that? But, Charles-sama ………. . No, maybe Christina-sama dying in this place is more convenient for the duke of Arbeau. 」 ⁇
「Hey, stop talking about such confidential information carelessly! Please release me from being burdened with the crime of killing nobles! 」
「I feel the same way too! Instead, that woman will be our scapegoat, right? Or maybe Alfred-sama is ……………. . 」
Thus, the two knights completely ignored Vanessa's existence while having a discussion in a low voice.
「Oi, what are you talking about! ? Explain it to me too! Whatchu mean? What is going on now! ? 」
Vanessa frantically looked for an explanation of the current situation. But, the two knights did not pay attention to Vanessa anymore.
「Kuh, Kill me ………………. If that's the case, please kill me. Please, show me your compassion as a fellow knight. 」
Vanessa's head lowered as she said so. He thought that he might bring about various problems by being captured alive.
The two knights turned away from Vanessa as if the situation was a little awkward. After that, the table was turned on when Rio appeared with the captured Charles.
「C-Charles-sama! ? 」
The knights shouted Charles' name in panic.
Vanessa who was also captivated by their tone changed her gaze there——,
「H …………………. H-Haruto-dono! ? What are you doing here! ? 」
He asked in a confused voice.
"As seen . I came to save you. ………. Oi 」
After telling him, Rio pushed the tip of his sword against the back of Charles who was walking in front of him.
「R-Detach the woman. 」
Charles orders the two knights to free Vanessa with a frightened face.
「……………. Huh huh? T-But ……………. 」
「Do it quickly! Or I'll punish you for ignoring my order! 」
Although the knights who were ordered showed little resistance with bewildered faces, they began to let go after being ordered by Charles. Thus, Vanessa was released in the blink of an eye.
「Vanessa-san. Please control both. 」
「............... U-Understood. 」
Now Vanessa is binding the two knights under Rio's orders.
「Hey, Haruto-dono. …………. . please tell me what just happened? 」
Although Vanessa bound the knights as instructed, she found it very difficult to refrain from asking for an explanation.
「I managed to expel them. Although Rei-san and Kouta-san were injured because of that, there was no problem. So please be relieved. 」
「............. Is-is that my sister? 」
Vanessa asked that question with a restless look. He really could not imagine that they were repelling their pursuers who had Alfred among them. But–,
「Dilucut and unconscious. 」
「What …………. . 」
Vanessa was at a loss for words when Rio blatantly said that to her. Although it was an unbelievable story, Rio had brought the evidence with him.
「Although I knocked him unconscious, his life was not in danger. So please be relieved. 」
「T-No. By the way……… . . Did you defeat him, Haruto-dono? Did you beat my brother? 」
"Yes nih . Correct . 」
"I saw………… . 」
Although Vanessa was completely shaken by such a revelation, Rio calmly replied as if it was nothing, so he gulped when he heard that.
「I detained those people and then came here. Let's deal with griffon it's 」
「………. Yes 」
Vanessa nodded with a dumbfounded face. After Rio and Vanessa threw away the 4 griffons guarded by the two knights, they returned to where Celia-tachi was waiting for them.
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"Your majesty! Thank God, you're fine! 」
Vanessa who ensured Christina's safety rushed towards him in a panic.
「Yes, this is thanks to Mr. Amakawa. I'm glad that nothing happened to you either. 」
Christina replied to Vanessa with a faint smile.
"No . I failed to hold my sister and thus put you through a dangerous experience. I'm not worthy of your concern. 」
"No problem . The result is inevitable because you are against Alfred 」
「........... Regarding that matter, was my brother really defeated in battle? 」
Although Vanessa lowered her head in embarrassment, she timidly asked about Alfred.
「Yes, he lost to lord Amakawa. It may be hard to believe but, it is ………………. . Beautiful battles 」
Christina looked at Rio briefly while saying that. Rio chatted happily with Celia while preparing for everything they needed.
「I want to know what kind of person he really is? Other than that strength, I don't think that he was just an ordinary person until quite some time ago with his upbringing. It makes me wonder where Celia-kun got acquainted with such a person. He did have acquaintances about ten years ago but …… . 」
Vanessa couldn't help but ask. But–,
「Enough, please stop peeking at the private lives of others. Now is not the time for us to care about his lineage. You won't hear anything about him. 」
Christina blatantly rejected the idea of asking further and turned her attention to the unmoving Charles.
「H ……………. 」
Charles's eyes are wandering.
「It's been a while, hasn't it? mr. Charles. Or should I say "Nice to meet you"? 」
Christina greets Charles who smiles bitterly when she sees him take off his hood and the magic tool that has changed her hair color.
「S-It's been a long time indeed. Her Highness princess Christina. You seem to be in good health today 」
"Not everything . And it's thanks to you. You haven't greeted me since a while ago. What this talk is about you trying to arrest me without having authority to it. 」
「…………. . I-That's because I don't know if you're the real person or not because of your hood. Because this was an emergency, and while I was arrogant in saying this, I was just trying to finish my task. 」
「Encclaimed yes. What kind of emergency do I think of? 」
Christina nonchalantly asked that question. Instead, Charles was clearly hesitant to answer that question.
「…………. Vanessa Aimar is there trying to escape after she steals the regalia and takes princess Christina with her. 」
「Uhm, so. So that's the story inside you huh. ……… Alright, may I hear the details of your mission? 」