Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 60: Celia Claire

Previously on Seigensou.

After deciding to take revenge on Lucius, Rio returned from the Yagumo region to the Strahl region after leaving him for several years.

He stops at the trading town of Almond in Galwark kingdom in the middle of his journey to Bertram kingdom, only to find out that a coup has taken place within Bertram kingdom a few days ago.

Fearing for the safety of Seria who was one of the nobles of Bertram kingdom, Rio departed from Almond after deciding to immediately meet Seria, his FORMER teacher.

Moments after leaving Almond, Rio sensed that someone had used giant magic at the same time he saw six light pillars piercing through the sky of Strahl region in front of him.

Feeling some sort of unusual anxiety, Rio headed to where the magic had just been used.

After that, he saved a Japanese boy and girl around the place who almost turned into slaves.

He explained the situation while doing a simple introduction to the two of them, they were going to save the other girl who was being held captive as a slave, Rio then knew that the other person was his childhood friend from his previous life, Rio then knew that the other person was his childhood friend from his previous life, Ayase Miharu's.

Moreover, the Sendou Aki he saved was his half-brother from his previous life, who somehow hated himself before.

Although Rio managed to reunite with his childhood friend in the most unexpected way, he decided to delay talking about his own identity to them until the situation calmed down.

The next day, the first step to make the three of them adapt to life in this world, Rio will buy everyday items along with Miharu.

At that place, Rio told Miharu that there was something he wanted to tell her about something someday.

Miharu gave her promise to hear Rio's story, the two of them then returned to Rio's stone house.

Part 1

The next day after he finished shopping with Miharu, Rio returned to Galwark kingdom while bringing Miharu, Aki, and Masato.

After he found a quiet and secluded place in the forest near Almond, he built a temporary headquarters in that place.

Moreover, Rio left for Bertram kingdom alone the next day.

Rio needed a few hours moving at his full strength to make the round trip from where Miharu was to the royal capital of Bertram kingdom.

But, since she doesn't know how long to find Seria, she tells Miharu that she will be away from home for three days at most.

With everyday necessities gathered, it seemed like there was no need for him to worry too much about them if they just stayed in this house because he had already explained about how to use every spirit tool and magic tools for everyday life in this house.

Though, she was really worried about Miharu who had just come to this world, she would even be more worried when she was away from home for a long time.

Rio decided to confirm Seria's safety as soon as possible so that she could return early.

「It .....」

While moving towards the royal capital of Bertram kingdom and paying attention to whether there was any irregularity in the surroundings or not, Rio discovered the figure of many humans walking in formation.

Feeling a little anxious, he floated as if hovering in that place then strengthened his vision with spirit arts as he focused his gaze to look at the situation there.

"Teacher?"

They're moving towards Galwark kingdom.

Although there was the royal city of Bertram before they arrived at the national border, they would arrive in Almond if they advanced a little further after that city.

Rio placed his hand on his chin while facing the ground from above as if considering the situation.

「Should I investigate a little」

He landed slowly to the ground, after landing in a place somewhat separated from the troops, he manipulated the odo and mana to dress again with the wind by entrusting it to the odo around him.

After that, Rio's figure slowly fused with his surroundings and immediately became completely invisible from the surroundings.

It was a disguise spirit art used by the wind-clothed.

Although it could not do as far as blocking the presence and sound, a person who can see odo will see it if they tire their eyes and people who have a high odo perception but cannot see odo will feel uncomfortable,

Still, even though he could not be rash because the camouflage would be solved if he received an outside attack like someone was attacking or something else, it was the perfect camouflage for the human tribe.

After making sure that the art was perfectly summoned, Rio walked lightly towards the troops.

「If by chance turns into a war against our own country. Will we really win 」

Rio was eavesdropping on a group conversing ahead of the march.

「I want to know about it. Even though we call ourselves Anti-Revolutionary soldiers, in other words we are rebel soldiers. In other words, a traitor 」

「Oy, stop saying such stupid things. We'll be whipped if the boss ever hears it 」

A soldier warned the people who spoke in low voices.

"he was right . It's a fact that we escaped from the royal capital right？ 」

「……. Flora-sama is with us. Moreover, the legendary hero also appeared. Don't look so disappointed 」

「Hero yes. Heck, he doesn't even look like that. How such a legendary creature walks with us 」

「I mean, you guys also saw that light right？ This is a direct notice from the boss. I can't think of that as a lie 」

Rio's eyes widened slightly.

(Hero?)

Speaking of heroes [Yuusha], they were existences that came out of fairy tales.

God's messenger.

Once, they were brave [e - Eiyuu] who fought against the demon race.

Rio's knowledge of that information was only common knowledge.

（Could the six pillars of light be the summoned hero?）

It seemed like it was the last of what he could get out of those people's conversations.

In addition, when viewed from the evidence of circumstances, the probability for it is quite high.

It seemed that the legendary hero in the legend was six people because it also coincided with the number of light pillars.

（If the pillar of light is the singing of the summoning hero, Mii-chan and the others are not heroes, but ……. ）

This was in accordance with Miharu's testimony about the fact that they were swallowed by the light vortex.

In this case, there is a very high possibility that the two heroes are Miharu's acquaintances.

「First of all, where the hell are we going？ Is that Galwark kingdom? 」

The conversations of the men advanced even when Rio was still in the middle of thinking.

「Most of us will be on stand in Rodan marquis region in the middle of this trip. The one who went to Galwark kingdom was one part of the army and the higher-ups. Because there is no way we will step into another country like in our country with this number of people right 」

「Will Galwark kingdom really lend a hand to us?」

"Who knows . That's a notification from the top 」

「There is a little hope in it」

「That's Flora-sama, even the hero appeared. We must think that it will not be peaceful for the time being 」

He could gather a bit of information even when he was just taking a light walk.

（Maybe this group is the group that lost the coup. )

（That means they are trying to gain the support of the Galwark kingdom, doesn't that mean they are really going against their own country？？

Section 2

Once when Rio was still in the Strahl region, Galwark kingdom and Bertram kingdom were in friendly relations.

There may be some opportunities in the last few years.

There was no need to enter into the Galward kingdom if their destination was the territory of the Rodquis marquis, since they would not cause war, there seemed to be no need to worry whether it would harm Miharu.

（It looks like I need to investigate a little about who this hero） is

Maybe it was by chance that that person was an acquaintance of Miharu.

There was also the feeling of wanting to know what kind of person the hero was.

Although he did not think such an important story would come out of an ordinary warrior even if he stayed in this place.

He might need to sneak into the place where the higher ups and nobles gathered to hear more stories about it.

Or he needed to go there to confirm the hero's face as it was.

Rio's worried.

（More, if the people in this place call the rebel forces of Bertram kingdom, then ……. . ）

Seria was probably in this place by chance.

Although he did not know which Seria belonged to, there was some value in trying.

Rio decided to go deeper into the core of the army.

The troops stopped their movement. Thanks to the rest.

During that time, Rio stormed into the inner place, he fumbled over the place where he thought that there were higher-ups or nobles in it.

（Not here ya）

Perhaps because it was natural or just a coincidence, Rio found many faces of young knights or young nobles that he had seen somewhere before.

But, it was only Seria whose figure he could not see.

（There are only tomorrow remaining）

When he turned his eyes towards the coach, very tight protection was given around that coach.

The commander of this squad might get into the coach.

（Hero is there ya）

At the moment he could not see the figure of a hero.

Assuming he is in the coach.

When Rio was about to go to that place.

「Nn ～!」

A young man appeared while stretching his body from inside the coach.

「Aaa, my ass hurts」

The young man who emerged from the coach frowned while touching his hips.

He is Sakata Hiroaki, one of the summoned heroes.

Flora and Roana also emerged from the coach right after Hiroaki.

「It was rather inappropriate, Hiroaki-sama」

Roana rejuvenated Hiroaki with a slightly flushed face.

The flora on its side also showed a similar reaction [reddening].

「Aaah, my fault badku」

Hiroaki scratched his head awkwardly.

（Yes, hero?）

Her Japanese appearance, she spoke in Japanese, from the way she moved her body, there was a high chance that she was just a slacker.

After that, in that place.

「Hero-dono」

Stead, the son of duke Euguno brought along some knights and came towards Hiroaki.

「Ah, uhm ……. 」

Hiroaki tilted his head, seemingly unable to remember the name and face [of Stead].

「This Stead Euguno」

Keep giving her name while smiling.

Flora and Roana included, there are some people who are also known by Rio.

In some ways, Flora was the one who caused the full change of Rio's life, Roana was someone who became the center among Rio's classmates.

As for Stead, he remembered him even if he was unwilling from the fact that he [Rio] ofte was blamed one way or another by him [Stead].

Coincidentally, Rio did not know that Latifa's brother was Stead.

Since Latifa did not want to tell her story when she was still a slave, even Rio was reluctant to ask her about it.

Of course he was also trying to figure out who the person who ordered Latifa to kill Rio.

But, Since Latifa did not know the name of duke Euguno, in the end, Rio was unable to find out the fact that duke Euguno was the one pulling the strings.

That's why, he didn't attribute the fact that Stead was Latifa's older brother.

「Ah, nobleman, son of Euguno, yes. Yours truly. I'm Sakata Hiroaki, nothing's wrong, it's Hiroaki Sakata 」

「……. Warm greetings too. Hero-dono 」

Section 3

Stead clasped the hand presented from Hiroaki without wiping his smile.

「Then, do you need anything?」

「Yes, actually we want to request training together with hero-dono by all means」

"Exercise?"

"Yes nih . Especially when we are so close to the legendary hero-sama. We believe that we can get such an opportunity in this occasion 」

「Uh ~ n, even if you say that, my style is something I can't teach to others because it's self-taught」

Hiroaki showed a troubled face.

Hiroaki's previous self-study had no katana form.

Even so, he was somewhat interested in trying out the strength related to his hero.

「We also want to see the dashing figure of Hiroaki-sama」

After which, Roana who was on her back made a proposal.

「Ah, fine, if Roana says so ………. 」

He received a sparring match without hestitation.

Hiroaki sent a glance towards Flora.

「How about you, princess Flora？？

「Ah, Yes. I want to see it also 」

"I saw . Then, I think we should try it. I also want to confirm how far my combat capabilities are 」

Hiroaki nodded and after confirming that they were arranging the place.

He suddenly took out a katana, his personal Divine Raiment, out of nowhere.

「Looks good right. Then, please be my opponent 」

Stead smiled boldly as he stepped forward.

Just like that, after clearing the surrounding people, they faced each other with their own weapons.

「Come with May. Don't worry because I made some changes to the appearance of my weapon for this situation when I pulled the 」 bar

Hiroaki said that while taking the horse position with his katana.

「That heavenly dress hero-sama .......」.

Since this was the first time Stead had seen a katana, he looked at Hiroaki's weapon with great interest.

Although it was extremely sharp, it was also extremely fragile.

But, it did not change the fact that it was a heavenly garb no matter what it looked like.

Stead braced himself.

「Then, I came!」

Saying that, Forward approached Hiroaki in one step with physical abilities reinforced by using magic.

「Ooh, that's fast!」

Hiroaki reacted to the Stead training sword coming from the front.

Therefore, their line of sight intersected as their swords locked together.

Hiroaki grinned widely.

「ORAAA!」

While shouting, he defeated the physical abilities reinforced with magic and forced Stead to retreat.

The rest of the body that was unable to withstand it was blown back.

「KUH！ That's too much, right? 」

Stead surprised.

His opponent released unimaginable physical strength from his body that had almost no muscles.

「This is it!」

Hiroaki approached while swinging his katana.

「With such a large-sized special weapon!」

Try to easily avoid that after reading the orbit of the katana swung by Hiroaki.

Without losing the gap of attack due to the large swing, Stead swung his sword horizontally.

"Almost!"

At that moment, Hiroaki's body sped up and easily avoided the Sword.

「A-What, impossible!」

「Now it's my turn!」

Bwon, Hiroaki katana attacked Stead while making a cutting sound in the air.

「KUH」

Although Stead barely managed to stop the attack, he was still blown quite a distance away.

Hiroaki approached Stead to take the final blow.

The match between them became extremely hot, even the surrounding people were also watching their match as if they were eating it.

Rio was also watching their match from quite a distance away.

（Power and speed, the way he moves his body and holds his katana is also not clear）

Section 4

What is Rio's impression of Hiroaki.

Although he was not weak, his current strength was only around the level of a single human tribal knight.

Although there was still room for growth since he was still an amateur, he could not sense it.

It seems like no human knows how to use a katana in this world, that's why it seems like that's why no one can escape the fighting style that fights with everything he gets.

It was a rough fighting style using an ordinary katana that had been useless for a long time.

Although this is an entirely amateur battle, it is still impressive to fight the though-rather-less-but-still-knight-of this world in one-on-one.

（Is that a hero power？ Although it seemed like he did not strengthen his body and physical abilities, it seemed like it was the katana's work）

Although it might be because Hiroaki is a hero, Rio thought that katana was what made Hiroaki a hero.

Despite speaking in Japanese, Hiroaki can talk to people in this world.

It seemed that Hiroaki who absorbed the katana was doing so of his own accord.

Although he might still have an ace in the hole, it seemed like he would not use it in this match, so Rio felt that he would not get any more information in this place.

Rio started again looking for Seria as he turned around.

But, in the end he could not find Seria's figure.

Although it felt like he was going to do a stupid task, he got great information about one of the heroes.

Although Hiroaki is not an acquaintance of Miharu, sooner or later if he keeps looking for other heroes, he might stumble over the jackpot even if only by chance.

Nevertheless, he did not have any business in this place anymore as he was unable to find Seria.

Rio left that place and headed towards the royal capital of Bertram kingdom.

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After his arrival to Bertram kingdom, Rio first confirmed whether he was on the wanted list or not.

Although there were no documents regarding the list of people wanted in Galwark kingdom, it was still completely true in Bertram kingdom.

The portrait image of Rio back then was still there, there were also other traits.

「Such interference」

Rio muttered in a low voice.

Although he had some reason why Rio wanted the list to spread only in Bertram kingdom, and he could not guarantee it perfectly, it was not worth mentioning.

The most important thing was that he had to avoid any activity within Bertram kingdom as Rio, even as he was now.

Although, now, when she had to explain about how she ended up as a villain in the list of people Miharu was looking for, her mood was a little bleak.

Something like 「Actually I am on the wanted」 list of people, even though she is innocent whatever she says, she still hates the way to explain it to them.

But, if they were going to live together even after this time, it might be difficult to remain hidden as well.

It was not strange if they asked why they should live in such a remote place from human habitation even though there was a city.

Because it seems necessary to expand the area of Miharu's activities if they learn the local language.

After sighing a little, Rio left the bulletin board where the documents of the wanted list were taped.

Just like that Rio kept walking to the commercial block.

It had been more than three years since the last time he had come to this city but, he could not see the changes taking place in the city that really stood out.

But, Rio felt a little uncomfortable.

Although the coup had just taken place, the city was filled with energy.

Although there was no change from the king, since there was a coup that shook the higher-ups of the country, normally it would have some sort of effect in the country.

Feeling somewhat worried, Rio decided to look for some information at the street stalls.

「I heard that a coup has taken place inside the royal castle but, to my surprise this city is filled with energy」

After ordering large portions of meat skewers, he tried to casually ask the woman who gave the meat skewer by pretending to be a wanderer.

「AH, well, of course this city had no life until a few days ago. But, soon the atmosphere was shattered bl

The woman managing the stall replied with a happy smile.

"What's going on?"

「What happened said you, it was the arrival of hero-sama. There was a celebration for the event and now everyone is cheerful 」

「Hero ya」

「Yes, you must have heard about the fairy tale is true. About heroes. You also saw the appearance of that huge light pillar a few days ago, right? That huge light also emerged from the royal palace. Hero-sama came along with that light! 」

The woman was very excited.

Although Rio did not really feel it, it seemed that the hero was a great figure to the people.

Or else, it might be because the masses usually do not see magic seeing large-scale phenomena.

「It appears that heroes also appeared in this country. Then it's a joyous event 」

「Yes, it's a joyous event. Although it is better if the country is also stable with this right 」

"Yes"

After agreeing with a light smile, Rio who was hungry after being full filled filled his flesh left that place.

（So heroes also appeared in this country. Looks like I should also check out this hero while looking for Seria sensei）

After deciding that, he then went to the royal institution where he was present earlier.

In terms of Seria still working as a lecturer in this place.

If it was him, he might know something about the hero.

Since he used the optical camouflage spirit art, For Rio to sneak to meet someone during the day is not something difficult, he then headed to Seria's laboratory in the library by relying on her memories from before.

Section 5

(Not here …… . ）

But, his private property that was inside the room was completely emptied, the inside of the room was emptied.

He tried to get out of the room to confirm the door again.

From the fact that the wooden beam with Seria's name engraved on it was still affixed to the door, there was no mistake that this place was her laboratory.

（Then, why isn't he here？ Does it have anything to do with the coup?）

Rio succumbed to anxiety as words like prison and execution floated in his head.

After confirming that there was a sign of someone in the other room, Rio entered the room.

「Nn――」<TAG1>

The male lecturer suddenly turned around when he heard the sound of a door opening from behind.

Rio caught the man from behind before he had time to ask for his identity.

「Sorry. I have business with Seria Claire, the lecturer of this royal institute, Where is she now？ 」

Touching his hand over the man's head and pouring his odo inside, after forcefully controlling the flow of odo in the man's body for a few seconds, Rio let go of the man and asked the question.

「Ah, so you are looking for Seria-kun huh. She is–"

Then, the man looked dazedly at Rio with an unfocused gaze, so he personally spewed out every single information he knew about Seria.

Currently, Rio's figure was not reflected in the male lecturer's eyes.

He explained it himself as if he did not feel any discomfort towards Rio, and continued speaking without any vigilance.

That was the type of illusion art that was stronger by using spirit arts that were even stronger than recognition inhibition.

Although the user does not know what kind of illusion the target is seeing, it can display false reality on the target which will make it more convenient for the user.

On the other hand, it is a really difficult art because it requires a strong intervention against mana and a strong but subtle control of odo.

Although he felt that it should not be overused, it was very useful for interrogation during emergency situations like this situation.

As for the demerit, it was necessary to directly manipulate the odo inside the target body, it would be completely hindered when if the target was proficient in the manipulation of the odo.

And then, it would also be canceled when those around it noticed the target's fault, even if it was successfully deployed if the target strongly resisted it would also reduce its effect.

In addition, art will also not be effective for too long, because if the user wants to extend the effects of illusion art, it cannot be done unless they periodically manipulate the flow of the target odo.

Therefore, if he wanted to use this magic, he not only needed excellent odo manipulation but also target recklessness

Incidentally, although it was relatively easy to cast this illusion art within the human tribe, it was very difficult even for Rio to successfully cast this magic if the target was Seirei no Tami's.

And, since the characteristic syndrome would appear after the target awakened which turned into a condition that they had forgotten, people who realized such illusory arts would easily notice that illusions were only used on them.

"Thank you very much . You saved me . I'll take my leave 」

「Nothing, I don't mind about it」

Rio already left the room after saying his thanks.

The voice of the man inside the laboratory resounded aimlessly.

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In a certain garden within the royal castle of Bertram kingdom, Seria Claire, the most outstanding genius in the history of Bertram kingdom stood with a grim expression.

「Seria, why are you in such a place?」

A reckless voice called out from behind him.

As she guessed the owner of the voice, Seria turned around while holding some discomfort in her chest [?].

The man standing there was Charles Albo.

He was the son of Helmut Albo and the man who currently ran the royal government after receiving the appointment of king Phillip III.

「I just came out to get some fresh air in the middle of my research. Looks like I've been working myself a little too hard 」

Seria replied with a perfect smile despite feeling disgusted with the smile reflected in her eyes.

「Yes, because persistence is also one of your attractions. So, you need to take a break for a moment. But, even though there is someone like me, I cannot admire your idea for recreation alone in this place 」

That smile improved Charles' mood, then he approached him with an all too familiar attitude.

And then, with a voice that had a hint of reprimand in it, he spoke to Seria.

「……. I'm sorry I feel you might be busy 」

Although Seria completely rejected him, she hid those emotions with a faint smile as if she was in trouble.

It was the biggest resistance he could muster for now.

Seria Claire, she is the eldest daughter of count Claire who is prestigious with magic in Bertram kingdom and rivaling the duke of Fontin.

In recent years, a new version of the measurement developed by him was used to measure the aggregate amount of magical power even though the number was unclear, his evaluation brought about an innovative development on the study of magic, it attracts attention even from the surrounding country.

And now he is 21 years old, still single even though the marriage age is a little for the nobility.

Until a few days ago, many nobles sent out proposals to seize the genius's achievements.

Moreover, the man who ended it was this man, Charles Albo.

She was 38 years old, and already had six wives, to keep Seria's skills in the kingdom, by Helmut's order she decided to take Seria as the seventh wife.

And as a counterweight to the relationship with the Proxia empire, originally Count Claire whose father Seria was the only noble in the neutral faction.

But, the recent coup gradually cut off Helmut's influence little by little.

In that situation, even counting Claire's father who had no influence simply rejected Helmut's request.

「I've delayed a lot of big tasks just for you」

Seria received goosebumps against this man who easily spouted sweet words that were sweeter than the flower nectar in this garden with a serious look.

He rather committed suicide as soon as possible than contaminating his body with this man in the near future.

But he did not dare to die.

He doesn't want to die.

He wants to live.

There was still a lot of unfinished research, and many other dreams he wanted to pursue.

The first is normal love, although she wants a normal and happy married life, the dream is on the verge of collapse.

Although she knew the importance of political marriage to nobles, if not for such a situation, Seria held the influence just to fulfill her dream.

Well that's the reason she couldn't find a partner, so she became a single woman past the age of marriage.

「Such flattery」

Section 6

Even though she felt goosebumps, Seria pretended to be embarrassed to hear those words.

He hates this.

He wants to leave the country soon.

Even though she hated him so much, she held him inside herself, standing in Seria's house would be even worse if she ran away on her own.

This would then disturb his family.

If he wanted to escape, it was definitely not because of his own intentions, he would have to escape in a way that no one could stop.

But he doesn't have that kind of power.

That's why the situation changed like this, Seria who was an important person was forced to live her life under house arrest in the royal castle, there were even guards for her.

It was impossible for him to sneak out of the castle without being known to the public in such a situation.

Even if for example he could escape, he who was raised as a noble did not know how to live alone.

Even if he did some research on his own comfort as a little revenge, as his achievements might be recognized, the superior let him do what he wanted.

「In hindsight, why was everyone accompanying hero-sama called？ Don't tell me that it's not because it's impossible to measure the hero's magical power even by the measurement stone developed by me ……. . 」

Seria asked that question only to satisfy her intellectual curiosity as if trying to forget her gloomy feelings.

Because the only time he forgets unpleasant things is when he does research.

「Yes, they are awesome. Despite his young age, he, the hero was a man with a calm personality character. Other kids too, they say that he gallantly does his best even without anyone asking him 」

Perhaps due to her misunderstanding that Seria changed the subject because she was shy, Charles chuckled as if filled with pride.

And then, speaking of the summoned hero in Bertram kingdom.

Called in Bertram kingdom were three men two girls and one young man, the hero among them was one boy.

The heroine is an 18-year-old young man, he has a gentle demeanor and is very regular even his appearance with blonde hair with an attractive charm surrounding him.

Including accepting the situation without causing too much chaos even regarding his unexpected summoning and promising to cooperate with the kingdom, his evaluation in the royal palace was extremely high.

Even the other two summoned together with the hero had no heavenly attire, they had a terrifying amount of magical power, and were currently being trained together with the hero to make the best use of that magical power.

「Then, I will return first because there is some work to be done. You should also return quickly as your body will become cooler by staying outside for a long time 」

Charles said those words as he immersed himself thinking of a suitable response for him.

「Not Good. I think I will return to my laboratory after enjoying the wind longer 」

After Seria responded in a graceful manner, Charles left the place while letting out a coincident smile.

Seeing her retreating figure, Seria grimaced a little.

Sighing, after seeing the flowers that filled the place quietly, Seria left the place to return to her laboratory.

The guard knights followed behind as if chasing after him.

Seria was also unhappy with this guard knight.

It's okay to just sometimes look him in the face.

He could bear it if it was only that much.

But, this man often saw many times his skirt or chest when doing his work.

Although the person himself might think that he was not paying attention, Celia noticed his gaze.

Although Celia herself thought that she did not have a body that was considered attractive to men, the phsycological disgust she felt when someone sent this kind of gaze at her was truly unbearable.

Even now the man walking behind her looking at her back made Seria even more sad.

「Then, I will return to my research」

Celia closed the door of the room after saying that to him with a slight bluntness.

After entering the room, he was alone so he let out a long sigh.

"Gacha"

He could hear the door open from behind.

(Did the guard open the door)

Someone opened the door without knocking.

Celia turned around in an unpleasant mood.

「What's the problem ..... EH?」

Standing at that place was an unknown young man.

He smiled gently as if feeling relieved, he knew from the air emitted from him that a masculine figure was pleasant to look at despite his slender body.

Although he might be young at the age, to be honest, his appearance was right in the middle of Celia's seria zone.

「……. Are you a knight guard？ 」

However, he was unable to lower his guard.

Celia asked the identity of the man in a firm voice.

He might be a spy from another country who came with him as his target.

Though this is an old trick for each country to choose a man or woman with a pleasant appearance as a spy.

Although he wanted to leave the royal palace, he wanted to be forgiven of that way of going.

Because he didn't know what kind of treatment was waiting after.

Though Celia was completely useless in close combat.

If it was a counterattack, he would attack using magic.

Stepping back slowly, Celia tried to take some distance from the young man.

Then .

「If it's a guard, he will do his job without finding any abnormalities. It's been a long time, Celia-sensei 」

The young man spoke to Celia with a pleasant voice in his ear while smiling at her.

"Who?"

Celia feels reminiscence.

This kind of feeling, he felt that this kind of scene had happened once before.

Celia slightly tilted her neck.

「I Rio. I was thinking of giving my greetings because I will return to this place 」

After saying that while smiling wryly, the young man took off his necklace.

After which, his hair color changed back from silver to black in an instant.

In that place, stood a young man with a face that Celia knew well.

Although she grew quite a lot over the years she did not see it, she remembered her black hair well.

「Rio ……. . The nano？ The rio! 」

The gloomy feeling he felt until just a moment ago was blown away in an instant.

Something like that is trivial now.

With tears in the corner of her eyes, Celia came to him then placed herself into his arms.