129 Episode 129: The Return of Yuki and the Right Way to Go " (1/2)

─ ─ Yuki's perspective ─ ─

After defeating Princess Nylara's ”Lord of the Paladins” ─ ─

I came to a town a short distance from the border.

Iris, who broke up at the border, is to rendezvous in this town.

I was supposed to come in a hurry, but it was so late.

The sun is dark and the time is already at night.

Iris is already asleep.

When I left the border, I came out saying I was going to send a message to King's Landing.

But in the end, I didn't go to King's Landing.

I was worried about Iris and couldn't leave him alone.

When I interrogated the prisoner, he almost cried.

Now that Iris is a princess, she is much more calm than she was when she was Alice, the village daughter in her previous life.

When I saw that Iris was unstable ─ ─ I couldn't calm down.

That's why I decided to send bats to King's Landing and deliver only the briefs.

I left it for Odette. She should be able to talk to me.

Then he took the Black King Rider and came near the city.

I took off the ”Black King Rider” and hid it with storage magic where I could see the walls of the town.

The bats sent out for reconnaissance made sure the town was clear.

So I decided to go into town.

”The Guardian Knight of His Highness Iris, Yuki-Grossalia. I'm back.”

I told the soldiers guarding the quarters.

”Unfortunately, I was unable to reach King's Landing and was only able to send the letter through the devil. Please forgive me.”

”Ooh. Which Yuki-Grossalia!

A young soldier ran out of the building next to the dormitory.

I work for Mr. Roseau-Barns.

”I was worried. Thank you for being safe!

”I'm sorry I'm late. Are you okay at the border?

”We are guarded by our captain. There's no problem.”

”I see. I now give the floor to Mrs Roseau-Barns. A message sent from the border... fell on the meadow beside the street. This person will be transported to a nearby town and protected by the city's guards.”

”What!??

Soldiers open their eyes.

I will continue with the report.

Looks like a dozen knights attacked the beacon sent by Mr. Roseau-Barns.

The messenger told me that the knights were heading for King's Landing.

I protected it (and of course I hid that I wore the Black King (Lord of Noirs)) and took it to a nearby town.

Leave the messenger to the King's Landing to the soldiers of the town, and I will return to His Highness Iris.

To fly the bat of the devil to inform the King's Landing just in case.

To Odette Slay, best friend and Duchess.

She asked me to share information with the Magic Guild ─ ─

─ ─ Above.

Most of it is true.

Unless I defeated the enemy's Knight King, I'm not lying.

”... I didn't know that happened.”

The soldier chewed his lips tightly.

”I understand. We should inform Captain Roseau-Barns immediately.”

”Please.”

”Then, this is a request from the captain... The Guard Knight Yuki wants you to stay with him as soon as he gets back. To reassure His Highness.”

”I see. What happened to His Highness?

”This is what the captain and the side maid said....”

Ms. Roseau-Barns' men whispered.

”After talking to the prisoner of the Sanctuary Church... Your Highness seems to be asleep.”

”... eh?

”Your Highness is still a young girl. Speaking of royal roles, it's no wonder you can't rest when you talk to something like that. Please let Yuki rest assured of His Highness.”

”Okay.”

Then I was told where Iris' quarters were.

It seems that the party escorting her rented an inn in this town. My hotel was arranged. Thank you.

But Iris... can't sleep?

I'm glad you're back.

He's important, my family.

And unlike me, you're not immortal.

Iris ─ ─ I saw Alice suffer from a fever when she had Death Print Disease ─ ─ What kind of thoughts is that...

With that in mind, I was aiming for Iris' room.

”Sorry for the late hour. Guard Knight Yuki-Grossalia. You have returned. I'd like you to meet His Highness Iris.”

In front of Iris' room, I said.

The caretaker's maid shook her neck sideways.

”I'm sorry, Yuki. His Highness Iris is on holiday.”

Really?

”Your Highness, you haven't slept well lately. Therefore, wasting your precious sleep ─ ─”

─ ─ Please wait.

Suddenly, Iris sounded from inside the room.

”So, Your Highness. Weren't you rested...?

”─ ─ Please let Yuki-Grossalia through the room.”

”Yes, but... It's already such a time. Don't be tired when you travel. Your Highness, you should sleep slowly.”

”─ ─ I am here as a royal man.”

Beyond the door quietly, Iris said.

It was an elegant voice.

”I don't care about time when it comes to talking about the country. My Yuki ─ ─ No, my Guard Knight Yuki-Grossalia had a long journey and brought back valuable information. It is my duty as a princess to ask.”

”... Your Highness. How splendid.”

The maid woman is trembling and lowering her head deep in front of a closed door.

”I understand. If that's the case ─ ─ go ahead. Yuki-Grossalia.”

”I'm sorry.”

I'm moving in front of the door.

When the maid woman put her hand on the door, she heard a voice again.

”This is the place to discuss the importance of the country. I'm sorry, but if you're not Yuki, please leave your seat.”

”Yes, yes.”

Now, Yuki, please ─ ─

After hearing Iris's words, the maid and the soldiers of the guards who were in the hallway left.