223 Episode 223 "Operation to Escape the Viscount Family by Rita and Letizia".txt

Rita Laetitia's point of view...

Letitia Letitia!　Nagi and the others, they're at Metekal!

You're just too excited. Miss Rita.

Before noon.

Letitia chided Rita as she was reading.

This is the mansion of Viscount Mirfe in the Commercial City Metekal.

Leticia was invited by her father's butler to return to her parents' home.

Afterwards, her father asked her to participate in a "martial arts tournament" to raise the name of the Viscount Milfe family.

Leticia, who intended to gather information, used Nagi's direct speech skills to...

It's very tempting. I will definitely consider it. Of course I will consider it positively. But I'm not very good at making decisions, and I'd be even more interested in it if you could give me some more information.

─ ─ I answered the question.

As a result, I was kept at my parents' house and given material about the convention, because that would be .......

'Just in time, Rita-san. Since the materials for the 'martial arts tournament' have been compiled, could you send them to Nagi-san at 'True Consciousness Sharing 《Mind Linkage True》'?

Right now it's a little ...... more, maybe after Nagi and the others have settled in.

Really?

Yeah. Cutlass is looking at Nagi with a very embarrassed look on her face after her bath.

......?

Also, Aine is so happy to see Cutlass and he's so happy to see her.

I understand.

Do you get it?

Yes. The two of you must be involved in 'spirit engagement' or 'spirit link'.

Letitia is amazing: ......

It's a good thing that you've got a great smile on your face when you engaged with Nagi-san before, and when Rita-san found out, she turned red ...... just like Cutlass-san does now. It's not a good idea to roll around in my room.

............ wow.

Rita, who was about to roll on the floor, pays off her knees and stands up.

''But Cutlass-chan, you're also 'soul-approved'? How strong is she now?

''Your 'soul-concerning skills' are just 'Chii', aren't they?

Laetitia smiled bitterly and turned her attention to the documents on her desk.

Over the past few days, it was something she had compiled at the Viscount's House (Shakke).

Originally. Rita and Leticia came here after hearing that people were gathering in this 'Commercial City Metekal'.

The reason why people are gathering here is the 'martial arts tournament'. I've come to the conclusion that this is the case.

But I also knew something was wrong with this tournament. The information I received from Nagi through True Consciousness Sharing (Mind Linkage True) convinced me that there was something wrong with it.

'According to Nagi-san, I heard that you were selling such a thing as an 'interview preparation potion'

It's for the average adventurer to run people out of control, and a potion that really works for the upperclassmen, right?" ......

Those who drink that potion will be stronger.

Probably, the nobles will also use it.

''Moreover, the 'martial arts tournament' has something called a seed slot. ......

This was something I learned when I arrived at the Viscount's.

The normal participants would compete in the preliminary rounds before advancing to the finals. Twelve people would be selected for the finals.

However, eight of them were chosen by the organizers, the seeded slots.

''The one in the seed slot is the strongest swordsman of the 'Noblemen's Guild', Tanaka-Koga. Count Gervis, the lord of the northern town of Hermilt, is in the seed slot. The swordsman Yamazoe Takashi. And the Viscountess Letitia-Milfe.

Leticia felt a headache and held her forehead.

''I survived to the third match and lost in a close battle with the strongest swordsman, Tanaka-Coga. However, I hear that the Viscount Milfe will make a name for himself in honor of his beauty and courage.

By remaining in the top eight, you get to be a part of the Royals' new organization: ......

"...... huh?

Rita and Leticia sighed together.

This martial arts tournament is a ready-made race.

We already know who will win and who will be the winner.

That's what my father told me as soon as I returned to the mansion.

I don't even want to remember it.

He repeated it dully.

'How much trouble do you think it took me to enter you into the martial arts tournament?'

This is an opportunity for the barons to make a name for themselves.

'I wrote to the other noblemen, "My daughter will be in the finals,

We talked about it at an inter-aristocratic party.

This is the last one?　Who told you that?　There's no need for such formalities as a 'contract' between parent and child.

Let's talk about that.

It's time to move on, isn't it?

We've got enough information. We should probably get dressed and get out of this mansion.

With that thought, Leticia put her hand on her dress.

''I've put together the materials ...... Rita-san. Is there anything else I need to do in the mansion?''

Wait. I forgot one important thing.

What is that at ......?

Letitia. Stand there for a moment. Put your right hand on your chest and your left hand on the hem of your skirt. Yes, keep looking at me.

Rita moved around her, staring at Letitia, and then...

It's okay. You can get dressed now.

What's up, Miss Rita? Don't tell me you've got a trick up your sleeve?

'No. I thought I'd show Nagi what Letitia was wearing in her dress.

Rita smiled and said with a smirk.

Looking at her face, Leticia's eyes dotted.

''...... Don't tell me you're going to use 'True Consciousness Sharing 《Mind Linkage True》'!

Yeah. Because isn't it valuable to have Letitia in a noblewoman's outfit?

...... Rita.

Leticia in a dress is very cute. I'm sure Nagi will be happy if I show her the dress... Leticia!

'Moo!　Rita-san. Rita-san!

Bump, bump, bump!

Leticia's fist taps Rita's shoulder.

Of course, there's no force involved.

No pain. Rita's chest just shook.

'It's your turn!

Switch?

'You should rather show Nagi what Rita is wearing in her dress!　Get ready.

'Oh, you know what? The True Consciousness Sharing Mind Linkage True is to send what I saw to Nagi. Sending one's own image is...

There's a mirror!

Leticia placed a large mirror in front of Rita.

In addition, she placed another mirror behind her so that she could see Rita's back.

''It's a job for you before you leave. Record Rita-san's precious dress and send it to Nagi-san.

Wow, did I?　And, but, but I don't look good in a dress.

No problem. It looks good on you.

"But ...... sending Nagi in a dress is such an embarrassing ...... thing to do.

You're not the one who made me do something I'm ashamed of, are you?

............ ugh.

I am Mr. Nagi's best friend. This best friend is asking his slave - or rather, his wife, you - to do something that would please Nagi-san?

...... Letitia, it's not fair.

I'm just following your master's example.

Leticia gave a wry smile as she adjusted the position of the mirror, huffing and puffing.

''Besides, I'd like to show Nagi-san a different kind of cuteness, Rita-san.

'...... too. Leticia: ......

What do you want to do now?

Leticia is forced to make a decision.

Rita holds the hem of her dress and looks at herself in the mirror.

If you want to "show that image to your master (Nagi)," then "True Consciousness Sharing" will make your wish come true.

You can activate the skill and send it to Nagi later.

If you don't get a cute picture, just delete ...... - that's how Rita made up her mind.

'Okay, I'll try .......'

Rita, who had made up her mind, pinched the hem of her dress with a chop.

First of all, she started with the greeting (greetings) that noble girls often do.

With her face red with embarrassment, Rita skillfully decides on her first pose.

''Good. Then, the next one will be--

Leticia instructs Rita as she adjusts the position of the mirror.

Rita's blonde hair sways softly as she looks back.

Even from the perspective of Leticia, who is of the same s*x, Rita is a uniquely beautiful girl.

If you're going to send a video to your best friend (Nagi), you have to bring out the full charm of it.

This is a big responsibility.

Leticia tightens her expression and gives Rita instructions.

In order to make the Rita in the image look the most attractive──.

Rita, we need a little more movement in the pose, please.

'I guess I like the wild look. How about we break out the dress for a bit?

Let's do it.

And so, the "video shoot" with Rita and Leticia continued...

"............ ha!

The next thing I knew, two hours had passed.

'...... You know what, ...... Letitia'

There's a website for that, Rita.

Are you sure it's safe to send this video to Nagi: ......?

It got a little too out of control. ......

I'll think about it when I'm properly dressed for now.

Let's do it.

Rita unbuttoned her dress, which only held one button, and took it off, which had become wrinkled.

Leticia did the same.

I inadvertently broke out of my dress to show Rita a sample.

My face heats up now as I remember how I was dressed.

'But it's no problem. It's Rita's video that I'm sending you.

I hate to say it, Letitia.

What is it?

"'True Consciousness Sharing' means I can send what I see as a video to Nagi.

I know. And?

"During the shoot, Leticia would show me samples of poses and say, 'Here's what it looks like,'

Yes, Rita, you're right about that.

'Yes. I saw and mimicked Letitia's pose properly.

That's true. Rita-san, you have to see me pose properly.

Ha.

Leticia's eyes widened.

'True Consciousness Sharing' sends what Rita saw (・・・・) to Nagi as a video.

Rita looked at Letitia's pose (...) and took a cute pose.

So that means──.

...... Rita.

...... Leticia.

How about we decide what to do with the video after we leave here: ......?

Agreed. Can we get out of here and ask Nagi about it?

You can't do that. Nagi-san, of course he wants to see it.

Really?

'That's right. I'm sure Nagi would say something like, 'I would definitely want to see Rita in her cute little form. I'll keep it forever and play it on repeat,' of course she would say something like that.

'That's what I'm talking about, Letitia. I know the Nagi.

You're my best friend.

It's what my best friend says. I'm sure of it.

Yes, Nagi-san will definitely want to see Rita's cute videos. She'll be very angry if I turn it off and...

...... 'Send'.

Oh, ──────!

That was the moment Viscountess Letitia Mirfe dug her grave.

Moments later, in the corridors of Viscount Myrphe's house.

Please wait!　Lady Letitia. Sir!

The soldiers who had been waiting in the corridor shouted out when they saw Leticia and Rita.

They both changed into their leather armor and priestly uniforms, respectively, and carried their luggage on their backs.

No matter how you look at it, they were preparing for a journey.

''Please return to your rooms!　The Viscount has ordered the two of you not to leave the house until the day of the Martial Arts Tournament.

Please return to your rooms.

The soldiers crossed their sticks and blocked their path.

'Well, that's troubling. Your body will become lame if you remain confined to your room.'

Leticia nodded her head in a ladylike manner.

''I have to move my body a little bit to prepare for the competition so that I can achieve something that I won't be ashamed of as a Viscount,''

The training schedule has already been prepared by the Viscount.

Your father?

Yeah. Her training partner will be here in a few minutes.

Well, I'm sorry about that.

Leticia huffed, and her shoulders slumped.

Seeing her expression loosen up, the guards also relaxed their bodies.

''If that's the case, I'll take my leave now. Thank you for your service.''

Letitia said and bowed deeply.

'Well, well, well, be polite.

It's good to hear you say that, Lady Letitia, and it helps us all.

Following her, the soldiers bow deeply.

Ten or so seconds later.

When the soldiers finally looked up, Leticia and the others had disappeared.

''Huh?　Where is Lady Letitia at ......?

I thought you were back in your room: ......?

I didn't hear any footsteps.

Even if I turned around and looked at the end of the corridor - there was no sign of these women.

As a soldier, they couldn't just step into the room of a noblewoman's daughter.

They hurriedly called the mansion's maid.

''This is no joke. We were hired for the 'Martial Arts Tournament'!

"Find it now!　We have to bring those ladies back!

The soldiers began to run, shouting.

'The mission is a success!'

You can keep it that way for a while. Letitia.

Rita was running down the corridor of the mansion, carrying Leticia on her back.

She had been asked by Nagi to make a 'mansion escape plan' for such a situation.

The method is simple.

Rita and Leticia would leave the mansion in the shortest possible distance.

When they meet someone on the way, Leticia greets them (greetings) with 'Forced Civility (Manners Geass)'.

In the meantime, Rita will carry Leticia, who can't move, on her back as she runs. That's all.

''Nagi-san's strategy is simple and effective, isn't it?

There's no way to miss it, right?

The two of them went out the window at the end of the street and into the garden.

Rita left Letitia behind and ran up the garden tree.

In one fell swoop, she jumped to the top of the fence and draped a rope made from shredded curtains.

While Rita was dropping her bags over the wall, Leticia quickly climbed up the rope.

'As expected of Leticia, you're used to it.

I've been a runaway since I was a kid.

Halfway up, Rita's hand reached her.

'Wait, Letitia!　Where do you think you're going?

At the same time as they were standing on the wall, a voice sounded.

I looked - Leticia's father, Viscount Mirfe, and the guards were about to come out of the mansion.

''We won't allow you to go outside!　The Viscount family has already entered the 'Martial Arts Competition'!

I have a stomach ache, so I'll take the rest of the day off.

No!　You've made it to the third round, and if you're one step closer to losing to the strongest swordsman, the story is set!

If it's a given, then your father should be there.

Letitia sighed as she looked down at her father.

'Or it could be a child of your father's second wife's side, or even a cousin who will be taking over the Viscount's family in my place. I've known for ten years now that such talks are in progress.

...... Letitia. You are.

I've already done my job well. I took part in the New Lord's Party in Ilgafa to fulfill my duties as the Viscount Mirfe's representative. Didn't we agree that this would be the last time?　Be free. Father.

All right. That's the last time.

...... "Would you please 'Contract' (contract)?

"Don't be so formal, my daughter.

Yes. I don't like to be formal, either.

Letitia looked around at her father and the soldiers and bowed.

She murmured in a whisper. ''Activate 'Forced Civility (Manner Gears)''.

And then──''

Goodbye. I'm sure we'll meet again. I wish you all good health and peace.

「「「「「 This is very kind of you: ──────」」」」」

「「「「............ ha! 」」」」

Viscount Mirfe and his soldiers bowed their heads... and when they raised them...

Letitia and Rita had disappeared from the mansion completely.