254-248 Emperor Capital Sneak

Although there were signs of demons after Forenoir vividly slaughtered the imperial pterodactyl troops, there was no battle until the imperial capital was in sight, as if there was no way to attack us flying above.

Honestly, we were lucky that we were able to avoid the battle.

''Forenoir, we're about to arrive at the imperial capital, so let's head over to the others.

'Okay, but I'm a little concerned about something.'

Forenoire reminds me as she stares at the imperial capital in the distance.

'What's going on?'

"I've been searching for signs of that town, but it seems that I can't detect any signs or magic.

'Can't you detect any sign of life or magic?　Does that mean it's warded?

''Yes. Even though we're this close it could be that they have a ward on that city.''

If Forenoir was in its current state of being turned into a heavenly horse, it should have quite a bit of searching ability.

And yet, the fact that he doesn't feel anything, it must be a very strong ward.

''That's tricky. I hope nothing happens.......do you think it's okay to just go in there like this?

'Yes. I'm sure the warding itself will pass without a problem, but that's something. I can't see a single guard guarding the outer wall. Maybe they are just hiding...''

No matter how early in the morning before dawn, it's impossible to have no guards.

Demons appear frequently in this country. It's unthinkable that there are no guards to protect such a country.

Could it be that their highnesses have already rushed in and caused a commotion?　No, they wouldn't be that stupid.

And since Mr. Bazak is there, they can usually get past it.

If that's the case, their security is either a monkey, or they're waiting for a trap to be set.

''Maybe he's not in control of the Imperial Guard, but that means it could be a trap.

Apparently, Forenoire was thinking the same thing.

''We'll have to be vigilant. Well, I hope we've successfully brought that Highness and his followers and the Imperial Guard into our ranks.''

''So you really want to go back into this?　You can go on ahead and riot.'

'We'll pass on that. I understand the power of the Forenoir, but it's not a fight to destroy it. Besides, if we can get the airship down to the Imperial City slowly, fine, but it's too uncertain, so we'll just fly with everyone else.

"Yeah. Okay.

Forenoire said, and flew from the amphibian to the elevation lift.

'If you need your strength again, call me immediately.

Suppressing his strength, Forenoir returned from the heavenly horse to his horse, and then returned to the hermit's stables.

It is really a reliable partner who respects my ideas. Next time you want me to do something for you, I'll answer it to the best of my ability.

He muttered to himself as he began to walk straight to the cockpit.

I'm back. What do you mean, you're back now?

As we walked into the cockpit, everyone's eyes were focused on us.

''There's nothing to be done about it. What was that horse? To have the pterodactyls eradicated in an instant... thanks to you, we've lost our chance to fire our magic cannon.

Dolan looked quite happy in spite of that.

''Ahh, you're right. I didn't expect Forenoir to be that strong either.''

As I said those words, I started to laugh.

''Cluck. Well, I guess I'll have to do it then. So the amphibian can proceed as it is, right?

''Yes. But it seems that the imperial capital is warded, and Forenoire said that it's impossible to read any signs or magic. There's a possibility of an ambush, so I'm going to ask everyone who descends to fly with me from the airship.

''........Luciel-sama, is it really okay to fly from such a high place?''

It was Kefin who opened his mouth to say so.

On the surface, he seemed to be the same as usual, but he seemed to be a little nervous.

I wonder if this is that, or maybe it's the same way that dogs don't like heights.

The fear of heights is, well, an instinctual thing, I guess.

''Even if your magic power is depleted, you can rest assured that you'll land safely.

No, no, I'm afraid I overstepped my bounds.

Kefin forced a smile while his expression was strained, and then he bowed his head.

That was funny and I laughed a lot.

Haha. When we reach the ground, I'll ask you for help. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. I'll leave the eradication of the enemy to you.

Ha!

It's true that His Highness has a few shortcomings.

'It's true that His Highness has always done a lot of things, so I'm worried about him.

Ketty and Lionel are saying horrible things with a straight face, but apparently they're pretty true.

''Well I'm willing to go into it, assuming they were caught. By the way, is it normal for a pterodactyl unit to be flying around at this time of day?

''No, when we were there, we were mainly assigned to scout, so there was little to do at this time of day.

Do you think they know what we're doing?　I honestly think they know. But I still think that if you guys are here, this mission will be a success.

No matter what happens, Lady Luciel will protect you.

Could it be that they knew we were coming after all?　Then I feel like they're pretty much going to be targeted downhill.

That's because that's the way weak people, including me, fight.

I'll have to borrow everyone's help again to overturn it, but I can try my best to feel happy that I can rely on them.

'Oh please. I promise to go to the slavers Estia knows about when all is said and done.

'Yes. Master Luciel, it's nice to meet you.

Dolan, I need a ride home.

I'm on it.

'Is Paula not here?　Then, Lisian, I'm going to need Doran's support.

'Yes. I'm awed.

"Nadia, Lydia, I need you to guard the ship.

Yes, sir.

''Lyna and Nanya, listen carefully to what Doran says and release the magic gun. However, it's something that uses quite a lot of magic stones.

Okay, okay, okay.

I decided to nail the amphibian with magic power and if I shot too much and the magic stone was empty, I wouldn't be able to see it, so I decided to nail it down, but they nodded immediately.

They were shooting so stupidly, but experiments and real battles are different, so they'll listen to Dolan's words.

'Well, I guess we should get going.

""Yes."

Dolan, I'll take care of this one.

Oh, make sure you make it out alive.

Yeah.

We came to the lift with the last face to invade the Imperial City after that conversation.

'Everyone hold hands, we'll fly to the middle of the Imperial City and ask Ketty to direct us to the location.

Okay.

''Then let's go. Wind Dragon, be the wings that fly freely in the sky.

As expected, the five of us were too heavy to float as well as we wanted.

Nevertheless, as the body gradually floated up, we all decided to fly together.

We will move in free fall, reducing its speed as we go. Trust me.

Everyone just nodded and flew with me.

At that moment I felt a weight as if someone had hugged me, but I became more conscious of flying and gradually dropped as Keti instructed.

And the flight by automatic fall of about three minutes in the experience landed safely in the central square of the imperial capital--.

''-- Wind Dragon, become a wind barrier that blocks everything.

As soon as I landed, I chanted the wind barrier this time. And in the next moment, the arrows and magic came flying in all at once.

And all the arrows and magic were being swallowed up by the vortex of wind.

'I knew it was strung up. Lionel protect me, the three of you, please eradicate the regulars.''

""Yes."

And as everyone started to move in unison, a voice came from behind me.

'Luciel, where's the golem?'

"...and...?

I finally realized the weight I was feeling when he called out to me.

I couldn't see it through my armor, but Paula was stuck on my back.

'Why are you here?'

'I was ordered not to fire my magic cannon at the Empire. But I want to give just one shot to the Empire that caused me to take my grandfather's arm. Please.

Paula bowed her head to me, unusually long, and then to me.

If I could refuse this request, I'm sure I wouldn't have come to the Empire.

With that thought in mind, I give Paula instructions.

'It's no wonder you followed me. I'll give you a lecture later. The golem is still fine. But be ready to call out to them at any time. You might have the gate to the castle you see over there destroyed.

Okay.

It was Paula who nodded firmly, though her face was a little disgruntled.

While she was doing that, the rain of attacks had stopped before she knew it.

So when the wind barrier was lifted, Lionel's people returned.　

Have you got it under control?

'No, there didn't seem to be any demons there, they were just dealing with a few of them, and then they realized that they were attacking me and started dropping their weapons.

I saw one of the enemy soldiers shouting 'Master Lionel' at me.

Lionel looked puzzled, and Ketty reported that happily.

'So?'

The men who attacked us are all coming out now, and I'm going to ask you to direct them to them.

I don't know, I think I'm in a lot of trouble.

Please.

Lionel had a very nice smile on his face and was waving everything at us when a voice called out to us.

'Luciel-dono, please help me, Dr. Lionel,'

I turned my attention to the voices and saw that His Highness and the others appeared tied to the ropes.