It hadn't been that long, but Leolde had come to the capital again. As usual, the city was incomparably more lively than Ze'at. It's no wonder, since the population is larger .
Now, since Leolde didn't come to the royal capital for sightseeing, he headed straight for the royal castle.
When he arrived at the royal castle, the gatekeeper was surprised to see him. Apparently, he couldn't hide his surprise at the fact that the group of messengers he had sent out had shortened their return so much.
He asked for various explanations, but the messenger ordered him toĀ let them in as soon as possible since he had brought the Leolde in question. The gatekeeper could not resist the messenger, so he let LeoldeĀ and the others in with a reluctant look on his face.
When theyĀ came inside,the others were still surprised. The fact that the messenger was with them showed that he had come with them from Ze'at, but it was earlier than they had expected.
Some people thought that Leolde was clever and was on way to the capital. Unfortunately, that prediction was wrong. Well, no one seems to be able to give the correct answer, which is the use of transference magic.
Who would believe me ifĀ Ā heĀ told them thatĀ heĀ used transference magic, which is a lost legend? ProbablyĀ no one .
Leolde has already anticipated this, so he ignoredĀ the question. The only personĀ wo whom heĀ should answeringĀ is the king.
And Leolde is a member of a dukedom, even ifĀ he fallen one. It's not a problem to ignore questions from people with a lower rank thanĀ him .
It seems that they have already been informed that Leldde and the messenger have returned, and Leolde has been granted an audience with the king.
"Leolde Herbst. I have come byĀ king summoning .
"Hmm. I'd like to say thank you for traveling so far, but aren't you came here faster than expected ?"
"I believe I've already informed you on that matter."
"Is that the transference magic you discovered in the ancient ruins?"
Yes, that is correct.
"It's hard to believe , that you came here so fast
"I understandĀ your eeling . But let me assure you. that I used the transference magic."
The king was right.
It would be more credible to say that the king was right, and that he hadĀ anticipated that Leolde would be summoned. But Leolde had made it clear.
He said that he had used the , transference magic. In front of the king.
"Do you understand what will happen if you lie?"
"Yes, of course.""
There is more unrest in the throne room. If he wasĀ lied, he would not be spared the death penalty. Lying to the king, the highest authority in the country, is considered an act of hostility against theĀ kingdom , andĀ heĀ family and even relatives will be punished for treason.
And of course you can prove it, can't you? Leolde Herbst."
"Yes but for we need to go somewhere "
"No problem. Where do you want me to go?"
"Are you going to try this onĀ Ā yourself ?
"Yes. I'm sure everyone would like to experience the legendary transference magic at least once. Of course, so would I.
"But if anything should happen to you..."
"You're lying, aren't you?"
"Not at all, Your Majesty . But you are the one and only. YouĀ are indispensable to this country. Then I think it would be better to leave it to someone else."
"No, no. I'llĀ do it myself
"But ......"
You've already tried it, LeoldeĀ , so that mean it's safe
"I don't know what to say, . ......
Leoldo pondered for a while, but then decided that it was his duty as a vassal to respond to His Majesty's wishes, and allowed the king to accompany him.
. I'll prove my transference magic to you. Your Majesty, would you please accompany me to the ancient ruins near the royal capital?
"Yes!ćI'm looking forward to it!
His Majesty the King is as happy as a child who has been given a new toy, and Leolde smiles bitterly.
But just when it seemed that the conversation had ended smoothly, there was an interruption.
"No, Your Majesty!"
"Prime Minister. This is important a matter of . It will not be overturned, no matter how much you tell me."
"I understand ,Ā but I can't let you go alone. PleaseĀ take an escort."
"I know what I'm doing. Richto. You will follow me."
"As you command, Your Majesty."
The king is on his throne, and the vizier and knights standing on either sideĀ to him. The king turns to the knight, calls him by name, and orders him to accompany him.
Leolde got goosebumps when he saw the knight that the king had summoned. The knight called by the king, Richto, is a knight directly workingĀ Ā onĀ the royal family and is called a knight of the Kingsguard.
If the Royal Knights are the guardians of the country, then the Kingsguard Knights are the guardians of the royal family. Each and every one of them is a strong person, and they are the knights' admirers and targets.
The strongest of the knights of the Kingsguard was Richto, who was standing beside the King. Furthermore,Ā he has another nickname. That is, the strongest in the kingdom.
He is said to be stronger than Baynard, the leader of the Knights .
He is said to be the king's sword and the royal family's trump card. If you want to get your hands on the king, you have to go beyond Richto.
"There is no limit to the number of people we can do it , right ?"
"Yes , your Majesty"
"All right, then, Prime Minister. Come with me."
he Prime Minister is obviously uncomfortable with the idea, but he can't seem to say no, so he decides to go along, despite his reluctance. He wondered if it would be okay if the country's leader left, but Leolde gave upĀ on it because the king ha decide it already .
The king, the vizier, Richto, and Leorde headed for the ancient ruins where the transfer magic circle was located.