Chapter 97 – Episode 96. What I Want to Say but Can’t Say (1)
“Didn’t you say that it wouldn’t be a big deal?”
“Isn’t there an if, brother? Don’t you know that being prepared for everything is the best thing?”
“Because my sister said that, really… “
“Really what?”
Ashley turned his head away from Astrid’s staring gaze.
It still feels like her side is a little throbbing.
“… It fits well. It’s like a sister who is prepared for everything.”
“Yes?”
Only then is Astrid smiling brightly.
It had already been five days since the carriage had left the capital.
In the meantime, nothing really happened. On the contrary, all the gates were so close to the free pass that it was frightening to see a wagon carrying the family crest of Mitterien.
It was a natural thing indeed, so the carriage was heading to the Mitterien territory without incident, reminiscent of a trip.
“No matter how much it is, there is no way that there will be big guys left in Einhafen to touch the carriage of the Grand Duchess of Mitterien.”
Baizik’s empty laughter filled the carriage.
Speaking of prestige, the second place in Einhafen that would be sad is the Grand Duke’s house in Mitterien.
There could be no one who couldn’t measure up to the point of touching this wagon bearing such a family flag.
“Still, at this rate, it should arrive the day after tomorrow.”
“It will. Hmm.”
Baizik stroked his beard and lost himself in thought.
Wolfgang, Wolfgang von Mitterien.
If he, who is the current head of the Grand Duchess of Mitterien and also the Grand Duke of Einhafen, had even summoned Weizik, it would certainly not be an ordinary thing.
A tower that grows by itself.
A tower that does not narrow the distance even if you approach as if you are denying the approach of others.
Even though it is a physics-type warrior who has no countermeasures if he is not close, Wolfgang is still a warrior who competes for the top position in Eindhafen, but he could not find a way to destroy it and called in Weizik.
At that point, Baizik had some anxiety.
Wolfgang, who is famous for hating wizards, asked Weizik for help.
What does this really mean?
“Can’t we just split it up with a catapult from afar?”
“It’s not like I didn’t think of that, sister. How does the catapult get to the snowfield? It would be troublesome if you think that just because my sister can throw rocks, we can too.”
“It is, but… “
This conversation has already happened several times.
There was speculative conversation about the identity of the tower, but no conclusion could be reached.
Ashley was the only person who actually saw the tower here, and we can only guess anyway, but Astrid and even Baizik hadn’t heard of such a strange tower.
【Well, remember that our goal isn’t just in the Tower.】
‘I already know that much.’
Astrid was looking out the window, answering the voice of the real Astrid in her head.
The reason why she is heading to the north right now is that the reason is to figure out the identity of her tower, but there is also another reason.
Why can’t I tell you what happened to this body?
As long as it was specified that the cause was the witchcraft on my body, the purpose was also to investigate that witchcraft.
Of course, it’s better if you investigate and solve it.
To do so, it was necessary to return to the north, and it was also a good thing.
【Hmm… I’m still a bit uneasy.]
‘What are you anxious about? It won’t be that difficult to investigate the tower anyway. Wouldn’t it be better to go and throw a rock at least to make it collapse?’
【No, it’s the top, of course. I’m not worried about that.]
‘Then what are you anxious about?’
The real Astrid’s voice was quite serious.
Thanks to that, Astrid also thought that it might be something she should have heard of, and Astrid waited earnestly for an answer.
【Those cheeky female cats are our Highness… 】
‘Oh yeah.’
【Something, that ambiguous reaction.】
But at this point, Astrid had a question.
In fact, Astrid’s true intention was that she would just die of love for Leopold.
Astrid says that she doesn’t need anything else, everything is fine as long as she has Leopold, everything is fine, and all she needs is Leopold.
Haven’t you just been honest about it?
Speaking honestly, conveying my heart, I adore the Crown Prince— even if I say a word seriously like this, wouldn’t Leopold know Astrid’s true intentions?
I just can’t figure out where the hell it went wrong.
‘But it is. Have you ever been honest with Leopold? I’m saying this because I was originally a man, but if you look like you, I just love you. If Leopold isn’t not interested in the opposite sex, he’s certain to be shaken.’
Yes.
If Leopold isn’t interested in women at all, he can’t help but be shaken when he confesses that he loves a woman as beautiful as Astrid.
Even considering that it was her body right now, Astrid’s appearance had that much destructive power.
【I tried. Of course.】
‘Oh, I’ve tried it?’
This is another surprise
I thought he would say things that would only work in the old days, such as how to say such a thing, that men confess first, but when he said that he had done it, it was strange again.
【You don’t believe me. What are you talking about… 】
‘Is that so… ‘
Not a crowd
When I observed while exchanging bodies with Astrid, I felt that God was fair.
Along with his good looks, he bestowed overflowing power on Astrid.
Even if the force is thanks to the blessing of the stars, it is difficult to say that it has the current force purely thanks to the divine protection.
If Astrid herself did not possess the qualities that specialized in martial arts, even if she was endowed with divine protection, she would not have been able to use it this well.
And on the contrary, he bestowed sociability with devastating eloquence.
Every time he says something, he cuts it off before and after, causing unnecessary misunderstandings.
The expression doesn’t match well with the words, so the person who accepts it can’t accept the intention purely.
【Actually, it’s unfair, I. So this time, somehow, if I work things out with you. I hope you will keep your promise.]
‘That promise… Did you remember… ‘
I thought I forgot
【Sure. Because I won’t forget my promise.]
Astrid does her best to help her marry Leopold.
The real Astrid solves this tower’s affairs, and she works with him to find her clue on how Astrid will return to her original world…
Astrid, too, helps the real Astrid marry Leopold.
That was the promise.
If you make a promise, you must keep it.
Because that’s what a promise is.
‘… I don’t want to keep… ‘
【I beg your pardon?】
‘Nothing… ‘
*
What is the best way to commit terrorism on a wide scale?
Astain put the last piece of amulet on the doorway and stood up.
“Done?”
“It is. Well, it’s a bit smaller than planned. There’s nothing you can do about it because of you.”
It was a voice that had been heard without rumors, but Astain was not surprised at all.
Since they are contractors anyway, they instinctively know where each other is.
Vera Shien had known since evening that she was coming here.
“Still, to draw a gin like this in the middle, should I say it has a big liver… “
“The instructors are stupid.”
Astain turned to Veracien.
His narrow eyes, which didn’t show any eye contact at all, and at first glance seemed like he was closing his eyes, but Verasien was well aware that he was smiling.
“Do you expect a guy who draws something like this in the middle of the academy?”
“This is what happens because you only detect great magic. There are many things in the world besides magic.”
“Ugh… “
Veracien had no intention of blaming him either.
She knew the plan, and she knew why Astain was doing this.
“What’s left, now?”
“It is waiting. What, haven’t you prepared everything?”
“You’re waiting for the last key to turn, right?”
“Yes. And as the key turns, you just have to enjoy watching Eindhafen collapse in its time.”
“If an academy collapses, the empire will not collapse. You know?”
“Yeah, that’s right. But isn’t an empire without an heir destined to collapse?”
That’s what you don’t know
Veracien began to dislike Astain.
Rather like Astrid, and like Leopold.
I liked the honesty and boldness shown by such people even more.
But I can’t say it out loud.
Veracien looked at Astienne as if he were not very trustworthy, then turned around, licking her lips lightly.
“Where are you going?”
“To Erana. He said that the cookies you bought were delicious and that we should share them.”
“I didn’t know you would be swayed by something like that.”
“It’s okay, it’s just for fun. I won’t disturb you, so don’t worry.”
“I bet you would.”
I don’t like it.
It’s not fun, it’s just insidious.
Vera Shien wondered if she should find another human sooner or later, she muttered to herself and looked for a breach of contract clause about breaking the contract.
