Chapter 111

Our visit to the Empire came to an end with the grotesque act of Zeke.

As soon as the next morning dawned, it was Marquis Bende alone who greeted us at the gate, just like the first time.

“It was a short schedule, but it leaves a big footprint.”

Esmuer sent only a letter through the Marquis saying that he would see them again soon, but he did not show up. In fact, considering the seriousness of the incident that happened this time, it was only natural that he would be hectic for a while, so he didn’t feel any regret about it.

“In the end, the day will come when I will praise your achievements, but from the standpoint of eating the rust of the imperial family, I would like to express my personal gratitude to you for dedicating yourself and making your contributions to the poor princess.”

The one that the Marquis Bende handed to me directly, after a long conversation, looked very simple...

A gauntlet? Girdle? what should i say about that?

“According to the majesty that I heard this time, most of the wounds were caused by magic. Coincidentally, there is some decent equipment left in the family, so I would like to present it to you on this occasion.”

This item, which looks like an armadillo armored lizard but has a softer feel, was too combative to be simply called a gauntlet and too thin to be called a gauntlet. In terms of color, it subtly went well with my dwarven longsword, so it didn’t really matter, but it was clear that it wasn’t a general design.

As long as he handed it over, he had no intention of rejecting it, so he decided to put on the gauntlet that reached up to his elbow, and Marquis Bende added a further explanation.

“The Empire has made efforts in various ways to counter the demons. One of them was to collaborate with the dwarves to produce armor that can more effectively resist the demons’ magic, and this gauntlet is one of those attempts. It was something that was a success.”

“It’s... is it?”

It was an item that would be given without hesitation by a person the size of a marquis to someone who saved the princess, so it must have been a high-quality item, but the nuance attached to the back is very subtle.

At my question, Marquis Bende continued his explanation with a wry smile.

“Basic durability and magic resistance were as good as they were with the help of the dwarves, but the effectiveness of the spells cast was a little terrible because of the lack of imperial magic. It takes too much mana to activate enchanted magic. ”

“Can you tell me what enchantment it gave me?”

“It’s a barrier that blocks magic. If it’s activated, it’s a magic so solid that even wizards with stellar potential can’t penetrate it.”

The problem was fuel economy and efficiency.

It is said that it was at a level that it could not be used at all because it required enough mana to cast four simple protection magics. However, it was not more efficient than that, so it ended up being stuck somewhere in the Marquis family warehouse and then came into my hands.

“Still, it’s good enough equipment, so it should be able to block simple projectile magic without difficulty.”

“Thank you. I think it will be of great help.”

“It’s a meager gift. Anyway, next time I visit, I hope we’ll have a chance to talk a little more.”

That spear knife, a cold weapon, is right. As soon as we stepped out of the gate, at the end of the 30 spears leaning towards us, without a moment to be dumbfounded, the guy who seemed to be the leader opened his mouth.

“Marquis of Ragnis Lien da Levien. You are currently charged with treason. As of now, you will be put in temporary confinement, so please kindly cooperate.”

She looked at Ragnis, putting up with the fact that she was almost disgusted with her nurturing, but she also seemed a little taken aback, perhaps because this was an unexpected situation. Well, if this wasn’t embarrassing, I would have been more embarrassed.

Fortunately, Ragnis wasn’t just embarrassed.

“You dare to arrest me without a royal statement?”

“The charges against you are a matter submitted and passed by the House of Itis-L Nobility. The House of Etis-L Nobles has the authority to temporarily secure recruits from nobles less than a marquis, only for charges based on reasonable reasons and grounds.”

“Are you saying that there are certain reasons and grounds to suspect me of treason against the members of the aristocracy?”

“At least the House of Nobility has determined that it is. The details will be dealt with at the Aristocratic Tribunal to be held tomorrow morning, so for now, please calm down.”

I don’t know how the laws of aristocratic societies work. In the end, all I could do was look at Ragnis’ complexion again and decide whether this was a reasonable claim or a stupid sophistry.

And, really absurd and absurd, Ragnis couldn’t say anything in response even as he gritted his teeth.

“Servants of the Marquis of Levien may return to the mansion. This is only temporary confinement, so visits are possible, and all actions to provide convenience to your master are tolerated. If you interfere with it, proper responsibility and punishment will follow, so don’t forget that.”

huh? I am?

I kept looking at the captain, wanting something, but he acted like someone who didn’t even know I was there, and only tied Ragnis. Ragnis also felt puzzled by that attitude and tilted his head, but seemed to keep his mouth shut for fear of scratching it and creating a boil.

If Ragnis is accused of treason, isn’t I, who went to the Empire and played the most active part, a powerful ally? But you don’t even touch it?

I hate politics because of this. Because I am ignorant, I have no idea what the heck he is thinking and moving.

“Eldmia. First, go to Cheryl and find out about this situation.”

Ragnis, who left clear demands for me, looked me straight in the eyes and shook his head slightly, as if the purpose was to stop me from running amok.

“Lenisa. Accompany me and confirm the temporary confinement area, then leave your words to the Ogatorf family.”

“...Yes, I understand.”

And he didn’t forget to give an order to Renisa, who was gritting her teeth and keeping her eyes open as if she were about to pull out her sword. Her appearance, which she had never seen before, was in a state of solidarity to the extent that anyone could see it, and even if Ragnis’ order had been a little late, it seemed that she would have swung the sword to cut the captain’s neck.

Fortunately, Ragnis’ braking worked, so I went into a lull for now, but thinking that it was an unknown state in the long run, I left them behind and returned to the Ogatorf family as quickly as possible with Asilie.

Hopefully anyone knows how this doggie situation came out.