Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 170: Galwark Kingdom

The Galwark kingdom. Rio-tachi has boarded the magic ship Liselotte which will leave Rodania, the marquis region of Rodan in the afternoon.

Meanwhile, the hero, Sakata Hiroaki attends a tea party held by Lizzet Gregory―― Princess duke Gregory, one of the great nobles of Galwark kingdom.

The tea party attendees were Lizzet, her circle of friends, Hiroaki who was invited as the main guest, Flora who became her fiance a few days ago and Roana Fontaine who came as their servant. In short, Hiroaki was the only male participant. When the tea party starts after standard greetings―― 、

「I heard about the news. About Hiroaki-sama getting engaged to Flora-sama. Congratuations. 」

Lizzet Gregory congratulated Flora and Hiroaki. After that, the other noble girls also said 「Happy」 afterwards.

"G . T-Thank you, I guess. 」

Hiroaki scratched his head a little embarrassed even though he didn't seem to hate him. Flora on the other hand bowed gracefully in response to their words.

「It must be amazing for you to gain status as the legitimate wife of the hero. I have no doubt that the name Flora-sama will go down in the historical record, don't you think? How wonderful that is. 」

Lizzet gave a blank compliment to Flora and Hiroaki. Later,

「But, well, I hate expressions like concubines and legitimate wives you see. 」

Hiroaki shook his head in a haughty manner.

「Yeah, why do you feel like that I wonder? 」

Lizzet asked that question with a very interested face.

「I mean, that means I have given my lady an order of importance, right? I hope for equality and will not tie them to numbers. Such rules, social position and such things are troublesome. It's suffocating and unbearable for me. 」[Bru: as if he knew about what he was talking about. This guy ...] [TL: Poor Lyle]

「Good. Does that mean that women who marry Hiroaki-sama can enjoy the same treatment? A benefactor, right? 」

「Uhm, well it should be a little different from a benefactor. I just hate the rules that will bind my freedom. The bad relationship between a legitimate wife and a second wife is a common occurrence in royalty houses and big nobles right? I hate things like that. Make factions inside and fight for their husbands' attention. And in the end, it is the outsiders who suffer because of it, or should I say their husbands who will suffer because of it. 」

And thus, after Hiroaki made a long speech about how he hated such a troublesome situation— 、

"I saw . This humble one finally understood a bit of Hiroaki-sama nature. 」

Lizzet smiled like a full-blown flower when she told Hiroaki.

「Hou. I'm interested in your opinion of me. 」

Hiroaki flashed a bold smile as he looked at Lizzet like that.

「Fufufu. Even so, since it would be embarrassing for me if it turned out that I was wrong, I wanted to know more about Hiroaki-sama. Would you be kind enough to tell me more about yourself? 」

Lizzet flashed a timid smile and looked at Hiroaki with her eyes turned upside down. And it brought Hiroaki's mood to the seventh heaven. [Bru: imagine him taking drugs XD] [TL: He's done for XD]

「Then I will not hold back because you have tried hard to prepare this place. I want everyone here to hear about my story. 」[Bru: wow.] [TL: ...].

「The girls in this place will be more than grateful to have that opportunity. Ok? 」

Lizzet smiled from end to end as she looked at the other noble girls at the place. Hearing that, the noble girls slightly nodded, embarrassed.

「Then, listen to my story. 」

The atmosphere did not feel wrong to Hiroaki.

After that, the tea party turned into a lively conversation and ended right before dusk. But then, they decided to have a tea party three days later because the story was not over yet.

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Then, after the tea party, Hiroaki-tachi returned to their respective rooms inside the castle.

「U-Uhm, Hiroaki-sama. 」

Flora called Hiroaki in a timid voice.

「Hn, what's up? 」

Hiroaki stared at Flora with a happy face but— ――

「We will go to Rodania tomorrow, to meet my sister right? But you said that you would attend a tea party that would be held three days later ……. . 」

Flora said so while peeking at Hiroaki's face.

They would leave the royal capital of Galwark kingdom tomorrow and return three days later back to the royal capital of Galwark Kingdom was too strict on their schedule. Even though they don't know what's going to happen there yet. Even if nothing was preventing them from returning three days later, it was no simple matter for Flora to adjust her schedule. But then, he did not say that because of his meek nature.

「Hn, Ah, you're right. Yes, I just remember now. 」

Hiroaki nodded as if he had just recalled those things and scratched his head in an awkward manner.

「J-New remember that you said ..............」

Flora seemed to want to say something.

It had been a few days since Flora received the news about Christina. Although she herself wanted to go to Christina as soon as she heard the news, she could not do so due to Hiroaki's participation in the tea party today and she did not want to pour cold water on it. So, she could only endure her own feelings and wait for the end of the tea party today.

Of course even though the situation was explained, he had yet to explain everything in detail when Hiroaki hated being forced like that. But then, as a result, Hiroaki might not notice this matter. "Should I try to confirm it a little more?" Flora thinks so. At that time–,

「Uhn, should I really go there? It's true that I heard the talk. I never said we would go together, right? 」

Hiroaki asked so, sounding annoyed.

"……Yes.Iya . You, are not obligated. 」

Flora spoke softly in a weak tone. Of course, even though he wanted them to leave together, all this was because he had never said his intentions clearly.

「Because there is no urgency, your oneesan will come to visit us first, right? Then he'll meet me. Well, since I know the feeling you want to meet your sister, I guess you should go to Rodania. I'll be fine with Roana here with me. 」

After making such an excuse, Hiroaki glanced at Roana who was listening to their conversation in silence.

"……Yes.Iya . Please allow me to help Hiroaki-sama here, Flora-sama. 」

Despite the slight hestitation, Roana nodded immediately.

「I …………. Understand Then, please help me take care of Hiroaki-sama, Roana. 」

Flora said so with a slightly disappointed tone. If he knew that things would turn out like this then he would go to meet his sister as soon as possible from the start was something he did not say. Then–,

"God……………… . Good day . 」

They find the hero of Galwark kingdom, Sumeragi Satsuki on her way back. Although Satsuki was walking down the hallway while wiping her sweat, she stopped to greet them as soon as she saw them.

「Satsuki-sama. 」

Flora and Roana bowed respectfully at the sight of Satsuki.

On the other hand, when Hiroaki noticed Satsuki―― 、

「Ah, you. Why are you holding that spear? Are you back from your training? 」

He asked so while looking at Satsuki.

「Ya, so I. 」

Satsuki's bowing lightly to him as regards him being older than her, despite her reply with a stiff tone.

「Fu ~ hn. Even though you're a woman, you like to do troublesome things huh? 」

「…………. . In any case, my apology, my freedom is limited. My body would be blunt if I just stayed inside my room. 」

Although Satsuki felt that there was another hidden meaning in her words, she ignored it and replied accordingly. Even if the two of them knew each other because of their hero status, there was a sensitive distance between them as they were nothing more than people from the same country.

「O ~ h, tomboy enough right?」 [Bru: ..] [FW: Suush …. ]

「So, did you attend another meeting with women today as well? I think I passed them a while ago. 」[Bru: Yes! Hit him when you do. ] [TL: Can't do that]

"G . Well, they're swarming around me. You might say that this is also one of the hero's jobs. As you said, even a hero would be tired of moving like that. 」[Bru: weak. And BS]

Hiroaki said so while sighing.

「What I can see is the fact that you enjoy this ......」 [Bru: oh snap. ]

Satsuki's looking at Hiroaki with a confused face. Hearing it――,

「Oioi, I'm just a normal young man born and raised in Japan? I do have obstacles to building a harem, I also have average problems. 」[Bru: add delusions before youth ..] [TL: Yes…. The author should add "delusions"]

Hiroaki sighed with a tired face but a smile appeared on his face.

「Dia ~ ........................」.

「In hindsight, how about you try to learn from the noble girls in this world, you should try to act more like a woman right? I mean it's going to take a lot of effort to become more like a woman. Didn't you know that selfish women are disliked both on earth and in this world? 」[Bru: hit him. Hit him!!! Kick his ass!!]

"Silent . The abuse ual 」[Bru: yes! finally someone told him to shut up]

Satsuki whispered in a low voice.

「HA ~ H?」

Hiroaki squinted his eyes as if he had noticed something.

「Nothing, thanks for the suggestion. See you soon . You too, Flora-san, Roana-san. 」

After smiling sweetly at Floa and Roana, Satsuki quickly left the place.

Although Flora and Roana saw it go as if fascinated by it―― 、

「Sial, what's with this tingling sensation. 」[Bru: oh did he get bloodthirsty?]

Hiroaki was the only one grimacing from the meeting and looked behind Satsuki.

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And the next day. Flora heads towards Rodania, leaving only Hiroaki and Roana in Galwark kingdom. After giving a formal greeting to king Francois, he left the royal capital along with the escort ships.

After their departure, as Flora had said that she wanted to be alone, she told the captain to tell her when they arrived in Rodania and secluded themselves in a room reserved for honored guests―― 、

「I was really happy to meet my dear older sister but ……. Does this mean that my father's esteemed position has deteriorated? 」

He had a tired expression when he thought of his own family.

In the first place, the one who sent him to escape together with duke Euguno was none other than his father, Phillip the third.

Phillip, who suspects a sudden change of situation, entrusts Flora, who has a sacred stone, to defeat Euguno. Although it was publicly announced that Duke Euguno took him out of Bertram kingdom with him— His goal was to spread the royalties who held the highest inheritance rights to the crown to face the worst situation that would rise.

When it came down to it, the first line to inherit the throne was Christina, thus, even someone as clueless as Flora could guess that something had happened to change the situation.

Nevertheless, no, should he say "As expected", at this time he—,

「Faster, I want to meet oneechan soon. 」

Flora wants to see Christina as soon as possible. It had been about half a year since the last time he had met his older sister. Flora who loved her older sister more than anyone, actually took care of her older sister from the bottom of her heart.

「But, I wonder if he will scold me? 」

Flora muttered in an anxious voice— About what her sister would do to her when she saw that Flora had not matured at all after being separated for half a year.

To be honest, he was a bit afraid of meeting Christina in this kind of condition. Because he might be disappointed when his older sister sees him being led by his surroundings just like before, unable to do anything, or even just thinking about their kingdom. At that time–,

"Excuse me . 」

With the "clanging" the door opened along with that reckless voice.

「Eh?」

Flora pulled back and looked at the door. Opening the door of the room where a nobleman lived without knocking was considered more than a slightly polite act.

And then, the people who entered the room were two men wearing black robes with veils to hide their faces.

「A-Who are you? Some knights should be standing guard in front of my room ……. 」

Flora asked with a trembling voice.

"Supervisors? Are you referring to those useless people? 」

When one of the men beckoned to the other man with his chin,

"Yes . ………… Here you are…. . GO. 」

Another man carried two fainted knights from outside the room with a dissatisfied face.

「!!!!! ? 」

Flora who was shocked stood up from the sofa.

"Ha ha ha . You scared him. Well, is she Bertram's daughter? 」

The man with a reckless voice laughed happily and asked the man who was carrying the knights.

「Yes, there it is. Flora Bertram's. Second daughter. 」

The man carrying the knights replied in a polite tone.

「I heard she was beautiful, but in the end she was just an inexperienced boy. 」

The man in a reckless voice praised Flora with such vulgar language.

「Ho ~. Isn't that because a lot of people actually prefer girls his age? 」

「Hah, he's far from my favorite. 」

Thus, such a conversation was taking place between the two men as if they were completely ignoring Flora's whereabouts.

「Uuhm, …………. 」

Flora tried to ask the two people who let go of the atmosphere in such a way that betrayed the situation in a timid voice. But–,

「Then where is the hero? 」

「I don't think he exists. I also could not feel the reaction of His heavenly garb. 」

「CHEH, just when I thought that I would get a chance to fight a hero. 」

After the man with a polite greeting replied, the vulgar man clicked his lips disappointed by the current situation. Both of them completely ignored Flora.

「We can't help but make such a fuss, or better this way but then ..... When I'm with you, it always turns into this kind of situation. You suddenly show up and tell me I have a job. 」

The vulgar man sighed with a wailing face.

「That's because your work is done faster than I expected. I've just come to see your progress as your boss. 」

「That's because you always show up at the most unexpected moments in the most unexpected places. First, it's been questioned whenever you actually have jurisdiction over me. …… . Ah, come to think of it, I just remembered that I met someone who was looking for you properly. And he seems to hate your existence a lot. 」

So, when a polite man says so ―― 、

「Hou .........................」.

The vulgar man finally showed an interested expression. Then–,

「U-Uhm!」

As expected, the tired Flora waited for them to speak in a louder voice – For her own standard — To make them pay attention to it.

「HA ~ H?」

The rude man reacted to Flora's voice with the face of a warmonger. After that, although Flora's body trembled in fear— 、

「K-Kru ships will come after they hear my voice and notice the abnormal situation you know. N-No, take off your hood. 」

He warned the two men with a trembling voice. Hearing it――,

「Fu .................. HAHAHAHAHA. 」

The vulgar man started laughing as if he felt it was funny.

「K-Why are you laughing? Do you understand your current situation? 」

So Flora asked him, puzzled.

「We are well aware of the situation. His Majesty's second daughter, Flora Bertram. 」

The vulgar man replied in a different tone now.

「A-I'll scream, you know. 」

「Oh, feel free to do it. There was no need to confirm the situation at a time like this. 」

The vulgar man grinned widely as he said so.

「……………. . Ah, H …………………. . Help out! 」

Flora who felt that danger was coming for her screamed over her lungs, but her voice was barely audible. Of course his screams would still be heard because of the open door. However, ten seconds later. There was no sign of anyone approaching the room. Flora looked at the open door anxiously, however, she only saw two people from before in front of her.

「Do you believe me now, Your Majesty? 」

The vulgar man asked in a polite tone as he approached Flora.

「Stop there. 」

Flora sounded like she was about to cry.

「Why don't you want me to approach you? Wh why? Of course it's because ordinary people MUST hear your great commandment, right? 」

The vulgar man showed excessive curiosity as if making fun of Flora.

「I-It ............. What was your goal from the beginning? 」

「Hahaha, a little sluggish right? To kill you of course. 」

"To kill…………… . Me? 」

Flora could feel that her heart was beating faster at any moment since a while ago, but now, she felt as if someone was reaching for her heart.

"Yes . To be exact, we'll make it as if you died in an accident. This saved us from a lot of trouble because you voluntarily left the castle. We will make as many accidents as possible for our own purposes. …………………. . But then, as expected, we will be in a dangerous situation. We dealt with every patrol guard up to this room without making a fuss. 」

The vulgar man told me about their purpose.

"It is impossible………… . . Comrades. Don't say ……………. Everyone on that ship? 」

Flora's face paled as soon as she knew the situation.

「Ah, nonono, you are wrong. We've let some of them live. The operator of this magical ship has met the maker. Moreover, without anyone left to operate the magic ship, the other magic ships would immediately see the abnormal situation right? Nonetheless, do not worry about them, they will soon die. 」

So, the vulgar man answered clearly. Then–,

「Can we finish this? 」

The other man sighed as he urged the vulgar man.

「Always mess up the best times, aren't you in a hurry. She's a special princess. Killing him in the usual way would not be fun. After all, wouldn't he be more useful if we kept him alive like this? 」

The vulgar man said so while glancing at Flora.

Hearing that, Flora trembled. The vulgar man sneered when he saw Flora's reaction and then—

「Hahaha, Your Majesty. You just think that you don't want to die now if possible, right? Well you can feel relieved. 」

He said it with a happy face.

「……」

Flora remained silent as the vulgar man continued to speak as if he could read her heart. Her feelings get complicated with 20% frustration and 80% fear when she takes her eyes off the vulgar man.

「Yeah, please stop teasing him like that. 」

Vulgar man shrugs after being told so. And now, when he stands right in front of Flora―― 、

「You will not use your self-protection magic? 」

He asked so to Flora as he unsheathed the jet black sword from the scabbard on his waist.

「U ~ h ……………. 」

Although Flora was about to move her hand, she immediately stopped.

Although he was hesitant to fire offensive magic towards humans, it was not like he did not consider the possibility of his opponent retaliating with another magic. The man was too wide open and he had already entered his range. He probably killed her when she tried to cast a spell.

「Oh, look, you're so nice. Why are you so merciful to this sinful man? 」

The vulgar man asked in a humorous tone, fully aware that he was truly in a domineering position.

（Although he can kill me whenever he wants, he is toying with my life. This guy………… . ）

As expected, Flora was aware that the vulgar man was making fun of her. And then, because he's gonna die anyway. Because it—,

「…………. . I have no reason to do it. If you want to kill me, don't hesitate to do so. But, swear that you will not harm others. If you don't do it, then I'll refuse. 」

Flora showed her own desire to at least not back away from the man. With his hand held high towards the man, he stepped back slowly.

Hearing that, the vulgar man looked at her with a surprised face. And then, as if there was no distance between him and Flora―― 、

「............... Kuhahaha, don't tell me that you are still worried about the lives of the crew even at this point. No, should I say that this is my fault for underestimating you. And here I expect you to beg us to save your life 」

He told her as if admiring her while letting out a strange laugh.

「…………. W-What are you laughing at? 」

Flora who did not understand what the man in front of her was thinking took a step back.

「No, it's nothing. Just a little ....... No, I'm really interested in knowing what kind of human you are, my curiosity almost drives me crazy. Killing you like this will not be comforting at all. 」

And then, after the vulgar man said so— 、

"Wait a minute–"

The polite man tried to say something in a confused voice. But the vulgar man gave his orders with his hands and the polite man could only sigh.

「………. . If that's the case, please leave now. 」

Flora made her request as if throwing it into their faces while staring at them. But–,

「Unfortunately we can't do that. But if you come with us obediently, we can save the lives of the remaining crew. 」

The vulgar man showed a regretful face and had not received half of Flora's request. And then, he took out a red crystal almost as big as a fist from his chest pocket.

「…………………. Did ya? 」

Flora looked at the vulgar man with a suspicious look.

「Yes, I swear. 」

The vulgar man nodded without the slightest hint of hestitation. But–,

「....... To be honest, I cannot trust your words. 」

Flora did not have the slightest bit of confidence in the man in front of her. First of all, they might actually kill the rest of the crew.

(What should I do?)

Various expressions appeared on his face as his head worked hard to think about his own situation.

"Ha ha ha . Well then, what should I do? What can you offer in your current position? Whether you will believe me or not, it is your own choice, but, the lives of the crew including the ones on the other magic ships are in my hands. If you don't agree here, I'll really kill you this time. Since you seem to be having trouble with that, I'll give you 3 seconds. If you won't make a decision, I'll definitely kill you. 3, 2―― 」

「Understood. Wait, please wait a minute! I believe you! That's why, please …………. Promise me. 」

Flora agreed in panic as the vulgar man nearly finished his countdown. He had no choice but to agree even if he knew the end result. Then–,

「Yes, I promise. To save the lives of the crew. 」

The vulgar man gave his promise in a clear voice.

「…………. Thank you very much . 」

Flora thanked him and slowly lowered her hand. And then with his head bowed waiting for his own death. The vulgar man might renege on his promise, but he was sure the man would definitely renege on his promise if he refused.

「Hahaha, truly a noble person. In that case, allow me to give you something special in addition to showing you my respect. If you're lucky, you might get out of this situation alive, you know? 」

「Ex .............TRA? 」

Flora showed a puzzled expression as the man laughed in a good mood. In the next moment―― 、

「This is what I mean. 《Teleport》. 」

The vulgar man threw the red crystal towards Flora. And then followed him by chanting aria for space magic. Right at that moment, the space around the crystal curved—,

「...... Eh? 」

Flora who was still confused by the situation vanished from that place.

「. He'll die a more comfortable death if he doesn't catch your attention. Where did you send it? 」

The polite man asked in a stiff tone.

「He may be around the forest in the north of the kingdom of Paladia? 」

The vulgar man replied in an indifferent tone.

「The kingdom of Paladia ......... The kingdom is right in the middle of the war zone that my kingdom is supporting properly. Alone, you even sent the royal princess Bertram right in front of her royal enemy. 」

「It should be a good experience for him in exchange for a pleasant death right? Aren't you also curious as to what kind of appearance he will show us at our next meeting? 」

The polite man shrugged with a disappointed expression as the vulgar man looked like he was trying desperately to hold back his laughter.

「Because of your bad taste, you keep making more enemies. 」

「A revenge from humans is the spice of life, isn't it? Well then, there's nothing left to do in this place, right. Let's deal with the others. Call IT now. 」

「Of course I will but, didn't you promise to save the lives of the crew? 」

「Oioi, I never said that I would forgive them all. Aren't we going to set aside one ship from the beginning? 」

"I saw . Well then, let's go back after I call ITU. 」

After saying that, the polite man turned around.

「Ah come to think of it, you just said something interesting a moment ago. What about the people who know about me? 」

The vulgar man also followed the polite man and asked the question as if he had just remembered.

「Yes, a very strong person. Even the Arein-tachi combination couldn't make him sweat. I had also fought with him once before, even I couldn't scratch him. Worst of all, he was contracted by a human-type spirit. TL [TL: Rio, you sound more and more like ZGMF X20A – Strike Freedom now Rio, unscathed to the end. ]

「……. . Hou, that sounds like a very interesting guy. Where is he now? 」

「Last time she was with the first princess of Bertram kingdom but, for now I don't know where she is. Since he knew about my official position and I gave him information that he might find you in the north, he might already be on his way north. 」

"I saw…………… . . Well, I also want to see our daughter who ran away. How about we head to Paladia first. If he's really looking for me, he'll probably come to find me in Paladia. 」

「Then, since I have some business in Rubia kingdom, we will go together until middle of the road」

And such a conversation took place between them as if they were taking a walk in the park.

And then, a few minutes later, a dragon-like beast invaded the fleet. Armada guards and magic ships, everyone one of the ships was annihilated except for one.