Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 61: Forced Choice

「I am really worried because there is no contact so far after the first letter came!」

Seria looked at her face as she entrusted her body to Rio's chest.

Repeatedly beating Rio's chest.

「Sorry. There is no way to contact this place from Yagumo ……. 」

Rio apologized as if feeling a little troubled.

It has been more than 3 years since Rio left Bertram kingdom.

The amount of time he sent the letter during that time was only one time.

Perhaps it was natural even if Seria was worried about him.

「I know something like that!」

Seria's voice echoed within the room.

Although a knight guarding outside the room was supposed to be no abnormality occurring according to Rio's illusory art, even if there was a possibility that a passerby who happened to pass outside the room would hear Seria scream.

Although Rio was a little surprised, he could not say about the risk.

Because Seria in his arms seemed too mortal.

"I'm sorry . I've made you worry 」

「You're stupid, you're really stupid」

Seria who buried her face in Rio chest cried while muttering words in a weak voice.

「I've returned with correctly」

"Dokun", "Dokun", the throbbing of Rio's chest was transmitted to him.

It was warm, and there was a sense of security.

Seria gently stroked that chest from the bottom of her heart.

In this situation it was inevitable that she felt anxious, even though she met Rio in this way and could confirm the safety of Rio who was embarking on a vigorous journey, she said, so it was inevitable that he was happy.

Rio has come.

Although it was only that much, Seria was surprised to herself that she felt relieved just meeting him.

「But, you came at this time too cunning」

Seria muttered in a low voice.

Somehow he felt his body become hot since a while ago.

His heart thump was something he had never felt until now.

Maybe it was just because he was happy Rio had returned or, even though it was just for a moment, he was charmed by Rio growing up to be a handsome and outstanding adult or, maybe because he was in his arms.

Although it might be all, he felt that the biggest reason was because he had come at this time.

After all, locked up under house arrest, her contact with those around her no longer included her relatives and, forced into marriage because of her wishes.

Because Seria's heart was already strained at her limit.

And then Rio came in this kind of situation, he felt relieved, happy, not strange for various emotions to suddenly appear.

Even the current situation where he was in his arms, there was no doubt it was because his heart was trembling.

With that kind of feeling, Seria frantically tried to shock the throbbing in her chest.

「Time settings?」

Rio asked in a curious tone.

Rio did not know what Seria had in mind at the moment.

But, when he recalled Bertram kingdom's current situation and Seria's current condition, perhaps an overly ominous incident happened to him recently.

Even though he was thinking about how to ask her about it without such a foreword, he did not have the time now.

The illusory art that he used on the knight at the doorstep would only be completed in about ten minutes, there was also the possibility of someone having business with Seria.

He had to keep it short.

「........ I have heard a lot of news about the situation of this kingdom. For some reason I am in a great hurry 」

"Yes……"

Seria replied with a weak smile as per the situation.

「I heard that you will marry a man named Charles Albo. Should I say, congratulations？ 」

At that time, Seria did not have much time to think about marriage.

Rio asked as if he was in trouble because he could not gauge whether it was okay to bless him just like that.

But, as he thought, Seria's face became clouded, Rio judged that he did not want this marriage.

"Stop . I never wanted to marry that man！ 」

Somehow when she thought about the baseless rejection of the fact that her marriage was known to Rio, Seria voiced her rejection with an expression as if she would cry at any moment.

Right, Rio's words slid like a key in his heart. ⁇

「Seria-sensei ....」.

Seria a sad scream pierced into Rio's chest.

Rio could not say anything to her.

If this was a situation where he could say something to ease his condition, he felt that he would say those words as much as he wanted.

But those words are nomeaning.

Seria is a smart girl.

Rio knew from his past experience that it was far from ignoring his suffering, it would only make him feel a return to reality.

So, Rio's in trouble.

「Although it is good, it already cannot help. I am a nobleman, I know that political marriage is something I must bear 」

Section 2

Seria pretended to be tough while smiling helplessly.

Although at first, a political marriage was something that only happened under a mutual interest agreement for both houses, the current case is complemented under a half-threatening agreement.

It is not too bad if Seria becomes a legitimate wife, but she is the seventh wife.

Although he was a little beyond the married age, it was the treatment as if he wanted to shout back for trying to make fun of the daughter of the prominent earl's house.

Even Seria's father who wanted his daughter to marry also held dissatisfaction over this marriage, the father and daughter who held the same sentiment wanted to vehemently reject that outcome.

But, if they were to fight the Albo duke who is the ultranationalist who currently controls the country, in the worst case, the House of earl Claire would be brought down because of their rebellious spirit.

Seria is caught up in an inevitable fate.

「In the end I was able to meet Rio. Now I get back my spirit, I will bear this wedding 」

Seria showed a lonely smile.

「Sensei ....」.

At that time, the words 「Why don't you come with me?」 Almost out of Rio's throat.

But, is it okay to say such words? .

Although in order to break the deadlock in the current situation, he would have to do one thing or another for the wedding itself, it would not be alright if he took Seria from this place.

From her position as a noble, influence over her surroundings, and Seria's life after she took him out of this place, there were so many things that she could not do without considering the situation.

There may also be a chance that it will turn into something that cannot be undone.

Can I still do it.

He can take responsibility if something goes wrong.

First of all, was this what he really wanted.

Maybe it just so happened that Seria would regret it.

In that case, he would also regret his own actions.

It would definitely be a problem if the fact that she eloped was revealed.

As the situation turned towards the worst, Rio had no choice but to keep protecting Seria.

his refusal to travel together with Gouki and his partner in the Karasuki kingdom was not because he did not have the resolution to bear the lives of others on his shoulders.

When he thought like that, he felt taking Seria was not an easy matter.

「…………」

Rio was silently staring at Seria's face.

Seria also looked at Rio face while smiling weakly.

As if he would disappear anytime —-.

When he thought like that, the thorn in Rio's heart vanished.

「Will you come with me?」

Rio said those words with full resolution.

That's right, Seria wouldn't be happy living in a place like this either.

Rio was convinced after looking towards Seria at this moment.

That's all that's for sure.

If that was the case, there was only one thing he had to do.

「...... Eh？ E'S? 」

Seria looked at Rio with a confused expression.

「You must escape if you do not want to get married. I will take out sensei from this castle 」

Seria who supported him during his painful moment.

The girl is now facing a difficult time.

In that case, Rio will support her.

It's not a matter of thinking about it deeply.

Because she did not expect for this marriage, because she did not want to see Seria's figure that looked like her life had ended.

Seria will find her own happiness.

Understand that in the most difficult of things.

After that, the problem arose if he had that resolution.

After that, all that remained was whether he wanted to escape or not.

「Rio ……. 」

At that moment, Seria showed an expression as if she had caught a glimpse of hope.

But, it was instantly replaced with an expression as if he was biting a bitter bug.

「. The problem is, I will bring trouble to everyone if I get caught while running away. At that time, even if I survived, you will be executed 」

Seria rejected Rio's proposal.

Putting aside his feelings, he was still hesitant to bring trouble to people who were precious to him and he was amazed.

Although the actual situation in which they eloped without being found by anyone was unable to help that the way to deal with them was unknown, they had no reason if they were stuck on the road.

Although her house would not be destroyed when thinking about Seria's social position, the standing of the earl Claire house would be greatly deteriorated in the country.

Although she had no idea what would become of her marriage to Charles, at worst, her family would become hostages for the sake of the country, no, for the sake of Helmut, and Seria might be forced to develop a magic tool.

Moreover, after confirming Rio's survival and imagining that he would be killed because of him, he felt an unexpected amount of rejection.

「It won't be a problem if no one finds us correctly?」

But, Rio said that while showing a fearless smile.

Seria looked at him dumbfoundedly.

「No, well, it's true but ……. Do you know how hard it is to do that? This place is inside the royal castle? 」

「Yes, this place is indeed inside the royal palace. By the way–"

Rio continued to speak while smiling wryly.

「Sensei, how do you think I came to this place?」

「Uh, Ah ……. . 」

Since he was too happy to be able to meet Rio again, he realized that he forgot to ask the question he had to ask when Rio had just come.

「R-Rio, how did you come to this place?」

Seria's room is currently located in the deepest part of Bertram's royal castle.

A large number of warriors and knights patrolled around the royal castle, it did not include the countless imperial nobles and the servants walking around the castle, there were also the knight guards in front of the room.

he had to sneak through everyone's eyes to arrive at this place.

Unlike if he was infiltrated as an official from the start, entering as a foreigner was absolutely impossible.

Although there would be a commotion if that was the case, absolutely nothing happened.

Rio is still on the wanted list.

Even though it was 3 years ago, it still holds true.

Although there was no full-scale investigation, he would definitely be arrested if he was seen walking nonchalantly.

Rio grew up, although he might be able to enter the royal castle if he faked his identity, it was also strange for how he came to this place without servants.

Because there was no way for Seria at the moment to meet someone without a servant.

That's why, even though she didn't feel that Rio came in this place as an official, common sense Seria insisted that there was no way she would come that way.

(I mean, if he can do that, killing the king is not difficult, right.)

Section 3

「I sneak in」

But, Seria's question was easily answered by Rio.

Even so, Seria seemed unsure of the answer.

「T-No, no matter how you say it ……. What kind of magic, it's 」

When it came down to it, he still believed that he was the one who guessed who came by passing all the official procedures.

But, he was very adamant without any direct evidence.

He couldn't help but accept it if he saw it.

「Rio, you, really ………. 」

Seria muttered in shock.

Seria knew that Rio could not use magic.

After which, he asked if he was sneaking around in this castle alone.

Or, what kind of magic tool he uses that looks like a necklace that changes the color of his hair.

「It looks like you started trusting him」

A smile floated on Rio's face.

「Really, what kind of magic are you using？ It humiliates many of the soldiers and knights who work as the guardians of the royal palace, it ……. 」

Seria who knew the grave situation asked with a serious expression.

Rio put his hand on his mouth as if thinking of something.

「........ Something like this magic」

After answering in that way.

In the next moment, immediately after the small whistle from the wind, Seria lost the figure of Rio.

Rio who spoke in front of him disappeared before he knew.

「...... Eh？ Rio's? 」

Seria called out the name of Rio who suddenly disappeared.

「Then it appeared like this」

A light breeze blew past him and Seria realized that Rio was continuing his explanation.

Seria muttered in amazement.

(What kind of magic is this?)

「This is a kind of magic that makes me transparent to blend with surrounding」

Rio spoke in a calm tone.

「K-You said to be transparent, as far as I know there is no such kind of magic other than ....」.

「Because actually it's not magic. I think it's also difficult to do the same with magic 」

When Rio nonchalantly said something that could not be allowed to pass, it was very curious Seria as a magic schoolar.

「A-What is it？ What's the principle?」

「Uhm, say by manipulating the wind loaded with odo, I mean magical power ……. . Now is not the time for such an explanation 」

Although he unintentionally explained when he was pressed by Seria who asked excitedly, Rio shook his neck to the side while smiling wryly.

「EH? A-Ahaha, sorry. I accidentally wanted to know about it …. . 」

Maybe because her self-awareness faltered since losing her, Seria apologized while smiling wryly.

He who was instantly possessed when it came to something related to magic did not change whether in the past or the present.

「For the time being, I won't say anything other than taking out sensei alone from this place without anyone noticing. Therefore, let me ask you again. Sensei, will you come with me？ 」

Rio said that, though in a way as if he asked her to take a light walk in the park.

「Uhm, what do you say with me but, I am currently a super VIP you know？ First, if it is revealed that Rio escaped while taking me, this time you will definitely become a true villain」

「I don't care. I've got the wrong accusation in my head for trying to kill a noble. So I see no reason why I cannot kidnap a noble in this place. Therefore, sensei's problem will be an accident 」

「Rio ……. 」

「If we go to another country, the list of people wanted in Bertram kingdom will have nothing to do with us. Besides, I don't think Bertram kingdom will make Seria-sensei disappear to the public 」

「It ....... Maybe you're right」.

Regardless of his country or any other country, there were many powers that wanted Seria.

It was easy to predict what would happen if it conveyed the loss of Seria from Bertram kingdom to those people.

Of course even without it, when it came to the face of the country, no one was naive enough to make proclamations such as kidnapping or the unofficial disappearance of state VIPs.

It is possible that the country may be hiding facts about the disappearance of Seria.

「T-But, even after leaving this place, I will only be Rio's barrier. Me, a woman who has no redeeming features except magic 」

"I know that . Because no one will clean and tidy up the room if there is no me 」

Rio showed a cute smile while saying that.

Seria cheeks expand with “muu”.

「I have nowhere to go if I leave this place, you know？ I'll probably stay by your side for life, you know」

「At least we will be together until I find a permanent residence where Seria-sensei can live peacefully. Although there is no guarantee whether the place will be in the Strahl region 」

「……. At this point I want you to say "I will support sensei for life". 」

「Ahaha, sorry. Of course I can't say such a promise 」

Rio smiled wryly at Seria who was looking at him with a reproachful look.

「So that's how」

Seria smiled while laughing.

「After this, if maybe I want sensei to promise only one thing, I will not specifically make sensei do something」

"Promise?"

"Yes nih . Perhaps, sensei will catch a glimpse of many crazy events when you are with me. Although I will explain it for as long as I can, sensei should swear not to tell the third party about what you know. Although there is no need to keep this promise just in case it will endanger the safety of sensei 」

「Crazy events right ……. . 」

Seria looked at Rio attentively.

He caught that glimpse.

He could do that.

Because there might be something more surprising than this.

Since something like magic would make you transparent like what he was seeing right now, to Seria who was a magic scholar and a noble, he understood that the effective value of it was unthinkable.

The people who would come to Rio to reproduce that might appear if the magic was known to the public.

Maybe that was also what Rio was worried about.

When Seria was about to give her consent.

「If you come with me, Sensei will also lose something big. There are also some dangers. That's why I don't want to take sensei by force. Whether sensei will come with me or not, please decide for yourself 」

After saying that, Rio extended his hand to Seria.

In that hand, Seria ——

"……Let's go . We're going to the right. Take me from this place, Rio 」

He held it tight.

Although she could not feel any hatred in that regard, it was not something she did not think of at all because this about Seria was true.

Although her eyes opened wide at Seria who wanted to retaliate, Seria squeezed Rio's hand tightly.

「Then, let's leave this place immediately. Is there something you want to bring？ 」

「Because it would be suspicious if I ran away and took my personal property in this room, Maybe I will take some material and magic tools in this room. If that's the case, maybe I should take the results of my research with me. Well, I had to choose it carefully because there was a limit to how much I could take in one go ……. 」

Section 4

As she spoke, Seria looked at the magic tools in the room with a difficult expression.

Divorced in a messy manner in the room were countless materials and magic tools, and a large number of thick and large books.

it seemed like he needed to choose carefully where one should be taken because some of them were quite heavy.

That's what he thinks.

「If you can not choose which one to bring, how about taking everything?」

And Rio threw such words.

「EH? 」

「Well, if necessary I can keep all magic tools in this room but, what will you do?」

Rio explained again while smiling wryly.

「No, you say save it, even if Rio's bare hands, no matter what you say, it can't be true」

"facts . I can do something like this. 『ReleaseDischarge』 」

When his hand lightly touched the magic tools placed on the table, Rio shouted a spell to use the [Space-Time Warehouse] itembox.

At that moment, the magic tool he touched warped, and then disappeared from that place.

Seria was looking at that scene with a dumbfounded expression.

「Although I will restore the magic tool that just disappeared now if not needed, do not worry because I will survive if needed. What are you thinking? 」

「……. . Y-Yes, please keep it. While we are in that case, please take everything in this room 」

Seria replied with a narrow smile.

Maybe because he stopped worrying about her, his tone became a little loose.

Rio constantly placed his hand on the items that were in the room and kept them inside the item box after he gave his approval.

In the blink of an eye, everything inside the room was swept away and left almost nothing behind.

The people who said this scene would definitely be confused.

Seria was also very shaken by it.

「Alright, shall we go? Are you OK with being separated from your parents？ 」

「……. No problem . I will write a letter or something after a quiet situation 」

Seria replied while showing a lonely smile.

「Understood. 」

Rio clasped Seria's hand.

「Please don't talk while we move. Although we cannot be seen from the outside, it will not go as far as removing our presence or voice 」

"Good"

「Alright, let's go」

After saying that, a gentle breeze occurred, Seria lost sight of the surrounding scenery.

Although she almost let out a surprised voice, she shut her mouth following Rio's orders.

Perhaps due to looking at the situation around Rio, he did not want to take a step forward.

Seria was walking with her hand pulling Rio as he was.

Although he heard the voice of someone talking while walking, no one noticed them.

Seria felt like she had truly become transparent.

Although the guard knights might be disciplined later, it did not make him feel guilty when he remembered that he should be punished for the ual abuse by glancing at him.

Just like that, after walking for almost an hour.

「Well, it should be okay now」

Rio finally spoke to her.

At that moment, his field of vision was open.

Not to mention outside the castle, before he knew, they were already outside the royal capital.

「B-How can we get away with this easily, this is really silly」

Seria muttered with a narrow face.

「Because it will be too much time for explanation, let's talk about while we move. Besides of. I was thinking of moving in one go while carrying sensei, are you okay with that？ 」

Rio asked that.

「Bring, me?」

"Yes, that"

Since he wanted to leave the royal capital immediately, Rio was intending to fly like in the sky.

「E, Uhm. I don't really mind about that but .... 」.

Seria replied with a reddened face.

「Then, excuse」

Rio gently carried Seria's body with the princess.

Seria's body was light as a feather, a chewy feeling transmitted by women on her clothes.

「Kya ………. I-It's really embarrassing. Didn't the dough take me on your back? 」

「Ahaha, because it would be dangerous if you let go of my hand, holding in this way is safer for me. Although it is okay to let go of my hand if I put on the rope [rope] 」

「Life Line?」

「You will know soon. Although I think you will be surprised, please do not shout too loudly when we ride because I do not want to attract the public attention 」

「Nh？ Well, even though I don't know what you mean ..

Although she was carried in princess attire, it was never in her wildest imagination that they would fly in the sky.

Although she tilted her head in surprise, she only gave her approval because she believed in Rio.

「Then, let's go」

「!!!!! 」

Rio soared to the sky with wind spirit arts.

Seria's eyes were wide open.

Although her lips continued to flap, perhaps because she was too astonished, or to keep her promise with Rio, no sound came out from her lips.

「You can talk now」

After soaring high in the sky and reaching a height that the public could not see, Rio spoke to Seria.

Although she saw the surrounding scenery with a dumbfounded face, immediately Seria stared slowly at Rio.

Then, after breathing deeply a few times.

Section 5

「A-WHAT the hell is this thIIIIIISSSSSSS!?」

Seria's heart screams echoed in the sky.

Rio was amused by Seria's reaction.

「This is called spirit art. Sensei also heard about that, right？ 」

He answered while laughing at her.

「Sw-Spirit Art？ This it? 」

"Yes nih . There is no need for aria from spells and magic equations, right？ 」

「In hindsight, that's what they say about spirit arts. Don't say it's real ………. . 」

Seria stared at the surroundings with a dumbfounded face.

Seeing this scene was his first time.

As expected, even the indoor type Seria could not help but also be excited and astonished.

Whether it was due to lack of caution to Rio, Seria's eyes looked as if they were shining.

「Sensei, I want to ask, do you know the name of the summoned hero in Bertram kingdom?」

「Hero？ I think he said Kai Shigekura ……. . 」

When Rio asked the astonished Seria, he easily told her the name of his hero.

Although he was thinking of returning again in the future if he did not know the name of his hero, it seemed like he had simply avoided a double attempt.

「Kai Shigekura yes. I see"

It was not the name of Miharu's acquaintance.

It seemed like they were not heroes summoned in the royal capital of Bertram kingdom.

After seeing the summoned hero in Flora's place, there were four heroes left.

Although she thought that two of them might be Miharu's acquaintances, she lost a bit of her confidence after two consecutive losses.

Though the odds are so high that Miharu's acquaintance is a hero.

He decided to gather information about the heroes in this way for as long as possible after this.

「Why did you ask the name of the hero?」

Seria asked in a curious voice.

"Honestly . Currently, I live together with the children who were dragged during the hero summoning 」

「Deleted during hero summoning?」

"Yes nih . Yeah, I have no doubt about that. Because I heard from them that the person might be called somewhere as a hero 」

「……. Does that mean they will stay with me after this？ 」

"Religion . Sorry I had to explain it before but ... 」.

「Do not worry, want how else because we are racing with the previous time. What kind of children are they？ 」

Seria asked about Miharu as if she was too curious about them.

When he thought about it, it was just a natural reaction as they would live together after this.

"I saw . There are three of them ―― 」

Rio told and told her about Miharu.

Although she had a feeling that Seria was sulking a little when she told her about Miharu and Aki, she simply replied that it was nothing.

Moreover, they also talked about many things until they arrived at the stone house, when they noticed, their journey had been completed in the blink of an eye.