Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 206: Report

After Christina finished her explanation, Francis stated that the return of Christina and Flora was a happy thing but there was no time to enjoy it as it seemed undeniable that the Proxia kingdom was behind their abduction. Christina agreed because Lucius' subordinates must be connected to the Proxia kingdom. Duke Huguenot reports to them that Celia saw Reis at the Restoration headquarters at the same time the magical ship carrying the Princesses arrived in Rodania, and a commotion about their disappearance begins. They worry about Celia, but Huguenot tells them next that she is safe and Reis flees once she is found. Haruto thinks to himself that he might hear about what really happened when he returned to Rodania, that maybe Aisia was protecting Celia, she said, and then promised himself to come back once he had the chance.

Now Francis speaks of, how for the time being there is not enough evidence to accuse the kingdom of Proxia of anything, but the kingdom of Rubia is different. Galarc and the Restoration were to break off their alliance with them, and that he would send a formal complaint about the assault on Haruto, Christina, and Flora. Christina agreed and said she would publish it too. Hiroaki asked if it would not be in vain, Christina agreed to it, and with the alliance broken, the chances of their grievances being ignored were high. Hiroaki then asks why complaining if they understand that it is useless, Francois then explains to him, that for a counterattack to the kingdom of Rubia, the, they had to cross another small kingdom and it seemed impossible to make them agree to let their troops pass through. Christina also explained that the Restoration did not have the power to go to war with other countries. Hiroaki believed that they would be underestimated if they did nothing.

Francis said he intended to retaliate against them, through the small kingdoms of other allies and to publicize their bad actions. Plus, that Rubia would be troublesome as well, if she made Haruto, the one who was the most affected this time, rampage alone through the capital Rubia in revenge. Francois checked Haruto's reaction while laughing and Haruto just told him not to joke around with a stiff and troubled face. Satsuki protested the King's statement, saying she shouldn't make Haruto do something extreme. Francis laughed at him as a joke and he did not have the authority to move Haruto. Satsuki tried to scold him by saying that even though she had the authority, such a dangerous act was useless. Francis then says that he does not know about the kingdom of Proxia but if Haruto rampages in the capital city of Rubia, they will be the ones in danger.

Hiroaki laughed mockingly. Satsuki scowled saying that she could not deny such a scenario, but it would still be dangerous, and Haruto Amakawa would get hostility from the entire country that way. Christina agrees with Satsuki and says that she does not want her rescuer to do something very dangerous. Hiroaki sulks when he hears Christina worrying about Haruto. Charlotte added that she wanted Haruto Amakawa to collect more achievements, but she did not want him to be feared. Haruto replied with a troubled face that everyone was overestimating him and wondering in his head what everyone thought about him, because he feels that everyone is absolutely convinced that he alone is enough to seriously damage a country. At the same time everyone looked at him as if wanting to say with their gazes, what this person was saying.

Charlotte now asks Liselotte about Haruto's less famous achievements like when he saved her and Flora's life before Amande's attack. He then began to list all of Haruto's achievements: from the defense of Amande, the rescue of Flora from Lucius, repelling the black wyvern, defeating Alfred and sending back five thousand Bertram's army, to the, lucius' defeat again and finally his victory against Rubia's forces during the assault and asked if they had really overestimated him. Haruto said it was an honor, but if it was about defending the royal capital, he was sure the Rubia kingdom would prepare a strong warrior. Charlotte says that the only famous warrior in the Rubia Kingdom is Silvie and according to Christina's story, she has no chance against Haruto. He insisted that the fifth hero was also there. Satsuki asked if she had not defeated the hero as well during the assault. Rio confirmed that he defeated him but he did not fight with him too often, and that he retreated before the fight was settled.

Hiroaki asks if his opponent is really a hero, Haruto believes him. He used a spear that controlled the ice, just like any other god weapon. Hiroaki did not think a hero could be defeated so easily. Satsuki replies that she seems to be against the idea that heroes can be defeated and asks if she believes that she can defeat Haruto. Hiroaki recalled his duel with Haruto Amakawa and kept his mouth shut. Charlotte asks Christina and Flora about how the fight between Haruto Amakawa and Renji is for them. Christina says that Haruto overwhelmed her and Lucius' subordinates from start to finish, while looking at Haruto's troubled face. Flora said it was amazing with sparkling eyes while nodding strongly. Charlotte pouted, saying that she wanted to see him too and she was envious. Satsuki retorted saying no, as she had to be kidnapped as well to be there. Hiroaki cynically states that it must be enviable, that he continues to be more like a hero than an actual hero. Roana by his side, became very stiff upon hearing that.

Francois decided to end the joke about Haruto's power and said that although it was better and faster to send Haruto Amakawa alone there, he would not do it. Hiroaki stated that Haruto's achievements are not important, what matters is what they will do to the Rubia kingdom. Francois said that publicizing their bad act with a hero on their side might be very troublesome. Talking to them and finding a realistic way to sanction them is the only way. Christina agrees and says that Rubia's kingdom is unforgivable, and if they try to hide behind their hero, they will take appropriate action.

Now Francis asks how Haruto found the location of Christina and Flora. Haruto explains that he heard from a certain source that Lucius was working as a mercenary around Paladia kingdom and he went to Paladia capital to gather more information. When he arrived there, Prince Duran was holding a contest in which he promised to fulfill the wishes of anyone strong enough to withstand a serious attack from him. He also asked for information about Lucius because he heard that they were acquaintances. Charlotte then guesses that Haruto passed Duran's trial without any problems and got the information from her. Amakawa confirmed and said that he was told to go to the village where Christina and Flora were.

Now wondering if Duran and the Paladia kingdom were involved in Christina and Flora's abduction, Christina says that she doesn't trust Duran too much but she doesn't think he was involved in the abduction. If he was an accomplice, it would be best if they were teleported directly to the Paladia royal palace rather than in the middle of the forest.

Francis agreed but stopped. Christina asks what her concerns are, Francois replies that if Paladia's involvement is not possible because they were sent into the middle of the forest, then the same can apply to the kingdom of Proxia. Hiroaki asked her to explain. The king explained that if the Proxia kingdom hired mercenaries to kidnap Christina and Flora, then it would be strange if they were not teleported directly to the Proxia castle. Sending them to other countries and even consulting their royalties would only pose a risk of exposure. He thought that sending them to the Paladia forest was Lucius' plan to use them as hostages against Haruto. Christina did not want Rio to feel guilty about it and tried to argue that it was because the Proxia kingdom wanted it so that they could sever ties with Lucius if needed. Francois agrees that obviously makes your dirty work difficult to relate to you, but Lucius does not seem to be careful about that.

Hiroaki concludes that the possibility of Lucius kidnapping Christina and Flora is for the sake of using them as hostages against Haruto and asks if it is not a coincidence. Christina sighed while asking what was amazing. Hiroaki then asked sinisterly and with a strange loud voice if there was no way their abduction was his fault while pointing his finger at Haruto Amakawa. Christina denied it and she asked why. Christina stated that even without a past with Rio, Lucius would kidnap them, as he had already tried to kidnap Flora in Amande and it had nothing to do with Haruto. Also, Lucius' subordinates had already tried to kidnap him as well on his way to Rodania and it also had nothing to do with Haruto. Hiroaki states that the kidnapping of Flora in Amande may also be Haruto's fault.

Liselotte did not believe so, Hiroaki asked why, and she said that because Haruto and Lucius meeting in Amande was a coincidence. Hiroaki wondered angrily inside his head why he had just been summoned with his yuusha title, but he called Haruto properly by his name. He said that it might be a lie that it hasn't been long since their last meeting. Liselotte asked Flora, who was at the scene, if their conversation had been like a long time since the last time they met. Flora confirmed that and said that at first Lucius did not even remember Haruto. Now Hiroaki is frustrated that everyone is protecting Haruto. Like Liselotte, from the beginning Flora called Haruto Amakawa by her first name. He reluctantly gave up on blaming Haruto and said that it must be as everyone said.

Francis now set in his head all that was said until now. He did not believe that Lucius kidnapped Christina and Flora because of his past with Rio, that it was natural to think that the Proxia kingdom was behind him. Now that he was wondering why the forest in Paladia kingdom, he did not understand the reason. Then he asked Rio about their fight in Amande. Rio said that Lucius managed to escape from that place with a painful defeat. He then says that in that case he can understand why Lucius hates him so much and why he may have a different purpose than his master: Proxia Empire, the, and that she was aiming for Christina and Flora because they were related to Rio.

Christina confirmed those words and said that if it wasn't for Rio, Flora or him it wouldn't be there, that maybe they would be in Proxia castle now, he said, and if there is no past between Rio and Lucius, they will not be saved. Lastly, he said with a slight sad expression that the debt to him was steadily rising. Hiroaki then said cynically that he was curious about how many good places kept appearing in Rio as if that was his goal. Roana was sweating coldly next to Hiroaki.

Christina called her name while sighing. Hiroaki asked what, then he said that for the sake of protecting him and Flora, Rio had to put himself in a very disadvantageous position so that he could lose his life if he took the wrong step. Hiroaki asked again then what. Christina said that even though she was a hero, she would not condone any other rude behavior towards Rio. Hiroaki then said that it was his fault with no feelings in it. She forgave herself because her mood was bad and decided to leave. She stood with a face as if she wanted to say something more to Christina, but she swallowed her mind and walked to the door. Then Christina ordered Roana to accompany her. Hiroaki left the room while muttering completely unlucky and Roana followed him.

Christina apologized to Rio with a sad face for Hiroaki's rudeness. Rio said with a troubled face that there was no reason to apologize. Francis then explained to them that Hiroaki was in a bad mood because shortly before their arrival there was a marriage interview between Hiroaki and Liselotte. Christina finally understood why everyone had gathered there and guessed the situation, with a face downcast from enduring the headache. Liselotte then apologized while slightly nervous. Christina said she had no reason to apologize and that it was all Hiroaki's fault for asking the impossible while the fatigue on his face increased. Liselotte tried to cheer him up again and then Francois said that many problems were solved with just a safe return for trying to change the topic.

Christina said that her head hurts just from thinking about the response of the Rubia kingdom and Proxia kingdom to this problem and if the Proxia kingdom actually obtained teleportation magic, they are troublesome opponents. Francis said that he did not really see it but he did not want to think that it was a very free thing, moreover when choosing a destination, that if they could move people into the castle, it would be a very free thing, it would be dangerous, that if he took into account the magic, he could explain how the robbers raided the night party in the past. Huguenot and Cedric agreed with the saying that it would be scary.

Francis asked if there was someone collaborating with the Proxia kingdom among the party guests, they could help the robbers to teleport inside. Rio then said that for someone among the guests it would not be complicated. Francis asked if it could be the kingdom of Rubia and he nodded slowly. Francis wondered angrily if they had betrayed them by then. Rio said that if he was worried about the existence of a magic tool that determines the purpose of teleportation, it might be a good idea to create a magician, who can use area detection magic, to use the magic of the area, to pass through the castle because of the magic tool it had to be loaded.Magic power, so it had to be detected if it was somewhere inside.

Francis was relieved by this and thought that from now on it was a good idea to increase the number of magic power detection tools inside the castle. Francis thanked Rio for the information. Then Christina offered to describe the form of a magical device that teleported her and Flora, just in case it was useful. Francis also thanked him. In her head, Liselotte decided to properly investigate Amande as well when she returned. At the same time everyone decided to properly investigate their own place as well. Christina then explains how she, and Flora were teleported and everyone concluded that the magic tool can only move objects within a certain distance or a certain number of people at the same time, that if one were to get out of that range or get rid of that magic tool before the magic was activated, they would be fine. Francis said that for now the topic must be resolved with that and it is time to talk about Rio.

Rio fixed his posture and stiffened a little to hear him and asked what was with him. Francis said that it was about his gift and Rio instantly said he didn't need it. Francis said not to joke on the festive days. Rio said that he was not joking and Francois replied that his lack of greed is disturbing and asked if he already intends to retire at his age. Rio then said that, if possible, he wanted to live a quiet life while smiling wryly. Francis spoke to him again about how a country needs to give tremendous credit, or it will not have a good future because all competent people will leave. Christina felt those words stab her, as she remembered how her kingdom treated her. Rio said that he understood that. Francis said to take the gift if he did, that bringing Christina and Flora back was very beneficial to the kingdom, that any gift would not be superfluous, he said, that she also wanted to reward him for helping Christina go from Kreia to Rodania, but since the evening party she had not come to the castle at all. Rio apologized about that, and Francois told him again that if like it decided the right gift and received it correctly this time.

Charlotte laughed at how reluctant and depressed Rio was at having to accept the gift and lastly while sulking saying that he did not appear at all in the castle. He forgave himself for having to go from one place to another. Then she says that she still meets Satsuki and Liselotte. Rio could not answer her and Francois scolded Charlotte for not teasing him because it was now about her reward. Then she said that she would talk about it slowly the next time while smiling brightly at Rio. Rio tried to ask Satsuki for help with his gaze, but she just shrugged as if to say contemplating it.

Christina said that she also wanted to give something, in the name of Restoration if possible, and Rio said that because she had received a house in Rodania from Restoration, she said that, he could think of nothing else to ask for. Christina sighed without strength, at the expected answer. Huguenot then said that it would be very bad for the honor of the Restoration if they did not reward him accordingly and asked him to take something. When Francis heard about the house in Rodania, he said that it was strange for him not to have a house in the kingdom of Galarc but to have it in Rodania, so he decided to give her a big house inside the grounds of the royal castle. Everyone there held their breath except for the smiling Charlotte.

Everyone's reaction worried Rio about how unusual the gift he had just received was and said that it seemed like something no other noble had ever seen. Francis said that of course because the houses belonged to the royal family, even Liselotte's father did not have them and Huguenots did not have them in Bertram's kingdom either. (TLN: the size of the manor house and its distance to the royal castle is a way to measure the power, wealth, interests, and authority of that manor house, giving Rio a mansion inside the royal castle walls was the same as recognizing him as the most important noble in the kingdom.) Rio started to fear that his gift might come with a very troublesome meaning and tried to ask about it and Francois easily explained to him that it would be recognized as the supreme noble of the kingdom. Rio tried to act as if he was pulling Francois common sense and asked if it was not quite a mansion in the noble district. Francis said that inside the castle walls Satsuki can come and go freely and Miharu can also come and sleep and ask if it is not good.

Francis told him not to worry about the noble's reaction because when hearing about Haruto's achievements, they would have no other choice but to shut up. He then asked Cedric if it wasn't like that. He said he would indeed remain silent but people who disliked this would definitely show up, that the nobles who worked in the palace in particular would not like him, either, that thinking about Rio's future he shouldn't have many enemies in court. Francois said that it was the same as usual, that they could be dealt with by having the right allies as well and the majority would be too afraid to do something to Rio who has himself, Cedrick and Satsuki by his side. Then Cedric and Francois decided to jointly help Rio with the nobles who objected to the coming, and it was decided that Rio would receive a mansion inside the castle grounds. Rio thanked her with a troubled face.

Francis tells him that the big houses there are ready to be occupied at any time, that he needs to bring a waiter immediately but he needs to find his own reliable people, who are reliable, that he was fine with advising her about it. Rio asked for time to think about it, that he was not used to having servants, so he did not want to hire anyone at this time. Francis told him that it was okay to borrow some of the temporary ones and that with Galarc's gift it was over, then he asked Christina what the Restoration would do. Christina asked for time to think about what to give to Rio that was comparable to her achievements. Francis asked Rio if he was okay with that and he agreed. Francis said the talks were over and said he wanted to discuss some things with Cedric and asked if anyone still wanted to say anything.

Charlotte then said that Rio should stay with Satsuki and her now. Rio accepts and Francois asks him what his future plans are. He said that he wanted to show his face to Celia who was in Rodania so he intended to accompany Christina's group to get there, it would be very bad if she did not return to Miharu and her housemates as well. Francis asked if it was better to give the mansion after that. Christina says that she needs to immediately show off her and Flora's healthy appearance on Rodania, so she intends to return to Rodania the next morning. Charlotte pouted while saying that they could finally meet again, and Satsuki agreed with her. Charlotte suggests taking everyone to the castle alone. Rio tried to resist on the grounds that many people in his group were unfamiliar with the noble society.

He remembered about everyone and thought Celia and Miharu might come but he was unsure about the others, that he did not want the group to be separated anymore because until now he was not really able to spend much time with everyone from then on. he came to the Stralh region, especially with Latifa. Charlotte insists on saying that Satsuki also wants to see Miharu again. Satsuki said that, if possible, she wanted to meet him, but she did not insist because she thought everyone must have their own circumstances. Charlotte then says that she doesn't have to worry about that, that if they meet at Rio's house, they might need to show their faces to her father, but she can keep others away with her authority. Rio thought, if possible, he wanted to let Miharu meet with Satsuki as well, that it might be fine if she could keep the castle people away from Latifa, she said, that he might be fine if it were like that and decided to try inviting them to the castle. Rio then said that he could not promise anything about bringing them without mistakes, but he would try to talk to everyone other than Miharu as well and Charlotte said that she expected it.

Now Francis asks if it is better to give Rio his home before his departure and asks Charlotte if she remembers about a mansion near the tower where Satsuki lived. Charlotte said she would give the house to Rio. Francis told him to take Satsuki with them as well and Charlotte told Liselotte to come with them. He tried to invite Liselotte's mother as well, but she refused by saying that she didn't want to be a hindrance. Rio told her that there was no way she would become one. Charlotte realizes that Flora noticed them leaving with an envious face and invites her and Christina says that she wants to listen more about their trip with Rio. Christina wondered about what to do and after Rio said that there was no need to hold back, Christina decided to accept the offer after seeing Flora's face. Charlotte offered the two to change into aristocratic clothes first and said to Rio that she would send a change of clothes for him to the mansion and to change clothes there. Christina says that she will return later to Huguenot and she says that she will go to check on Hiroaki's condition.

Everyone except Rio, Satsuki, Liselotte and her mother Julianne who were waiting for the return of the princesses left the room, Satsuki told Julianne that since they met at the night party she had not greeted him properly and she did, she praised him. beauty and saying that at first she thought that she was Liselotte older sister, to her surprise that she was her mother, Julianne replied that she was honored to be remembered by her and was happy for her praise.

Satsuki asks Julianne to call her by name instead of yuusha-sama, Julianne then thanks Satsuki for being a friend of Liselotte since she has few friends her age due to her work at Amande and Rikka firm, respectively, Liselotte was embarrassed to hear it, Satsuki said that there was no need for it because she also thanked Liselotte for coming to the castle to visit her when there was a chance, Liselotte said she was also happy to be Satsuki's friend, after seeing happily the exchange of the two now Julianne turned to Rio.

Rio apologized for prioritizing the conversation rather than greeting them when he arrived at the castle, Liselotte greeted Rio, saying hello, Julianne thanked him for the invitation to speak calmly again with everyone and the invitation to the mansion tour, Rio said that it was her fault not to show up. enough of his face for everyone to always go from place to place, that he also wanted the opportunity to talk to everyone again, she said, Satsuki said in a seductive tone to Rio that she would be happy if she showed her face a little more now that she received the mansion. , Rio said that he intends to do so in the future and feels free to visit while he is in the capital, Satsuki said she would wait for him and now she was expecting what kind of house she would receive and thank him for his permission. imposing a little, Rio said no one needed to thank her, no one needed to thank her, Satsuki said that if she did not bring Christina and Flora back safely even if she had been given a big house, she would not really enjoy it because of the bad. aftertaste, aftertaste, that he should thank properly with words and as said before he will go play there usually a mischievous smile at the end.

Satsuki asked Julianne and Liselotte if they knew what kind of house was given to Rio, Liselotte said that she knew what building it was, that it was a beautiful house with a beautiful design, which was a beautiful house, but she never saw the inside because usually only royalty used it. The mansion, Julianne said also that she never entered and she was curious about what it was like, what it contained, Satsuki said that it was great to see a place she did not know about and after a few tens of minutes the three princesses returned to the room after changing clothes to pick it up.