241 Five Days of Trial (III)

"You kept me waiting. I managed to wrap up the conversation."

Zashma's return to the Ai-Fa was after the sun had passed Jomtien.

Asked by Zida about Asta's whereabouts, the people of the woods were to contend again over the way ahead.

I broke into two parts: the idea that I should go into the castle town without question because I knew where I was staying, and the opinion that I should only talk to the gatekeepers on schedule.

Of course, it does not change the conclusion that we will step into the castle town.

but it was there that my opinion broke whether I should hit the gatekeeper as I heard from Zida to incriminate Cycleus' daughter, the fact that I should hide it and just wish she'd let me search for the killer.

The former, after all, are those who are angry that the nobility was the culprit.

The latter were those who say that this should be handled with caution, because the daughter was the killer, not Cycleus.

"That Refraia is a story about being a daughter who is not even old enough. If you make a bad noise, you don't know what kind of imitation it might extend to. So shouldn't the fact that this one is grabbing Asta's whereabouts be kept hidden, and we should think about rescuing her?

The latter's vanguard, Gazran-Rutim, said so.

"It must have been a shortcoming because of his young age that he took Asta by force. If that briefness were directed at Asta again, it would be irrevocable. You should exercise the utmost caution beyond finding out that Asta is safe."

"So what do you want me to do? You sneak into the hall like that Zida guy? Stepping into the house without guidance from your family would be a sinful act, either by the woods or in Genos?

Rau-Ray responds that way, burning his eyes rotten.

Rau-Ray also said on the first night, "Don't take the knife! He insisted."

The anger was also because I thought of Asta, and also because of the straightness of the people by the woods.

"It was the nobles who took the first knife! Then taking our sword will not break the code!

"I'm not a nobleman. If you believe the word of that man Zida, only the murderer is the daughter of a nobleman named Lifreia and his two servants. You can't turn Genos himself against the enemy to hold them accountable."

Saying, Gazran-Rutim was very bitter.

Perhaps Gazran-Rutim will see the future after taking the sword on this occasion.

Gazran-Rutim is too intelligent a forest folk.

In all seriousness, Gazran-Rutim must also be keen to take the sword and step into the castle town.

Gazran-Rutim is equipped with reason and intelligence that can contain its intense emotions. Is that strength or weakness as a people by the woods - it was also difficult for Ai-Fa to discern.

Either way, Zashma of the Guardian, the body of Kamua-Josh, appeared within the boundaries of the woods and towns, arguing as such.

"I see. Was the killer Cycleus' daughter? Then it is also a nod to imitate this at such a time. It wasn't a conspiracy or anything, it was a big hoax made by my irrational little girl."

"There's no way you can do that with such a simple word as kidding -!"

"I know. In a way, this is worse than Cycleus being the killer himself. I don't think the daughter understands how big she did it. As Gazran-Rutim put it, if you move poorly, it could be irrevocable noise."

He can also clearly understand Gazran-Rutim's concerns to a man named Zashma, who is also allowed in and out of the castle town.

Zashma went "uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

"I don't know, I don't seem to be the one who can do this alone. This guy may need reinforcements at last."

Reinforcements?

"Wait a long time. I'll figure out if there's any way I can get Princess Asta out of here in peace. Trust me and keep this place."

"... Isn't a princess a tribute to a noble daughter?

Zashma laughed, not even funny, as Ai-Fa asked.

"The lowly aristocrats are waiting for the hand of salvation. In a bard singing song or something, it's a princess's role.... Anyway, give me some time. Not as good as the Northern Whirlwind, but I'm better at handling nobles."

So Zashma departed, and kept the people by the woods waiting for a few moments before finally returning.

"Are you ready?

Zashma nodded "Oh" when Donda-Lou asked on behalf of the same.

"Eyes in the eyes, swords in the swords, nobles in the nobles.... I didn't think I was going to pull this Jen out before the Northern Whirlwind returned."

That is how Zashma began to talk about a man named Polearth, the second son of the Earl of Dalaim family.

"With the exception of Lord Melfried, this Lord Polearth is the nobleman of Genos who can be called his only ally. In the presence of this Mistress, let the people of the woods step into the house of Cycleus."

That way, no matter how the children of Count Turan's house should be able to acquit the people of their sins.

"If you're a nobleman, I can get you a pass. If the woodland ladies were to accompany you as Lord Polearth's maid or guest, you wouldn't have misjudged Asta's face, would you? So all you have to do is charge her with the crime of a daughter named Refraia."

"... you mean to falsify your identity and step into the Cycleus Hall"

To Donda-Lou's words, Ai-Fa gave an immediate voice.

"The sin of falsehood, let me wear it. If it's to save your family, it's not about sin."

"Are you coming with us?

Zashma stares around at Eye-Fa.

"Hmmm...... well, I'm a hunter with eyes, but you look remarkably beautiful as a woodland lady. We might be able to do something if we don't talk abusively."

"... what's your face like?

"Yeah? That's well, nobility will accompany you to the aristocratic hall, so you can't do your errands unless you turn into quite who you are. I guess I'll just have to argue that having light black skin is a mix with Sims"

What a strange plan.

But I guess the prospect of success is also higher than the forest folk waving up their swords quickly, who know very little about the air of the nobles and the situation in the castle town.

Forestside people were to accept suggestions from Zashma, albeit with some anxiety.

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"Oh, I've been waiting, Lord Zashma. Is that the woodland ladies?

Polearths was a man with an odd temperament.

He has a rounded physique by the way, and he looks oddly innocent, even though he is about the age he should already call himself a youth.

It is wrapped in a long coat of milky white and unfortunately lowers the ornament, but not so gorgeous outfit.

And even in front of the popular Ai-Fa by the woods, there was no expression of contempt or vigilance on its face.

"I am Polearth, the second son of the Earl of Dalaim. Can I have your name, please?

"I am Ai-Fa of the house of Fa, a people by the woods"

"Hmm, that's an exotic name like a forest folk. Plus, you look great! I heard there were many beauties in the woodland ladies, but it seemed true"

It is considered disrespectful by the forest to shake out the appearance of others unnecessarily.

but it seemed to me useless to discuss such things on this occasion, so I decided to let the silence persist.

"No, I'm ashamed, it's the first time I've been close to the people by the woods. I suppose we should be more grateful to the people of the woods because there is no prosperity in Dareim without your distress."

As was also known in a conversation with Dora the other day, the Count Dalaim family was the blood muscle of the lord who ruled the area of the farm in southern Genos.

This place, to which Ai-Fa was brought, is also the house of the Earl's house in Dalaim.

Nevertheless, usually only the servant keeps him away, and that's not how the Count's people seem to visit him.

Even during the recent search, unlike the Cycleus mansion on Turan territory, he was very receptive to the Ai-Fas.

Of course, that must have been Dora's rooting, but since then, I've secretly felt that the same Count family has a lot different manners.

"All the stories come from Lord Zashma. No, I didn't expect Miss Lefreia to commit such a sin... I'm sure she found out that the person named Lord Asta had such a reputation in Accommodation Town that she wanted to invite him as a cook"

"As a cook?

"Yeah, because Miss Lefreia can be shown a famous gastronomer no less than your father, Sir Cycleus. If you broke your promise to return in one day, I wonder how much Lord Asta's skill made you happy."

"That's how we talk illegally..."

And, i-fa clogs the words there.

There was going to be another outburst of fierce anger.

If you wanted to try Asta's cooking, you could have wished that way from the front.

Without the opposition of the Chiefs, it's not the kind of asta that refuses to do it.

And yet, how could you force yourself to imitate something like that?

"Even if sin were exposed, I wonder if you thought piling up copper coins would do something about it. Actually, being invited to Count Turan's is an honor to the cook."

"But -!"

"Yeah, well, your anger is the best. She doesn't know more about people by the woods than I do. The people of the woods can't forgive sin with copper coins. I don't suppose I would have gotten into this if I'd mingled that point."

Polearths laughs funny-fuckingly so he can mock Ey-Fa.

So I = fa, too, managed to contain my anger.

Disturbing your mind doesn't do you any good.

Now calmly, I should have broken my heart only to save Asta.

"So why don't you just re-summon me? Shayla, don't be rude to more guests than the woods."

"Yes."

A samurai called Shayla enters with a somewhat tense face.

This one seems to be on proper alert to the people by the woods.

"This way please…"

Guided by the samurai, she is invited to the next room.

It was a small room with a cloth strapped to the window.

This room, too, has been given a peek in the search the other day.

"So may I take care of your meal...?

"Uhm."

Ai-Fa handed over the hunter's clothes.

Keep taking it, my daughter won't move.

"What should I give you after that?

"Huh?... Um, I'd like to give you everything but the lower band..."

"... about dressing, I can fulfill it myself. Even though I'm a woman, I don't feel comfortable exposing my fellow countrymen to nakedness."

"Ha... but this outfit was brought out of the castle mansion by Lord Polearth, so I am ordered to help you..."

"But I'm no longer a child."

And, I almost said, I = fa was to whisk my eyebrows.

On the table beside them was a pile of silver glittering ornaments.

I can only find one piece of cloth like a waist roll.

I couldn't even give Ey-Fa an idea of where to wear which.

(... Damn, it's a hassle)

Still, since Asta was asked about her safety, Ai-Fa's body had never been more powerful.

If it is to save Asta, a little dissatisfaction should be drunk.

Ai-Fa was prepared to do so, first removing from himself the Giva necklace and the Grigi arm ornament of the poison insect repellent.

And take off your chest, hips and leather footwear as well.

Now it's finished with the appearance of a single lower band.

"... may I keep your necklace, too?

Let me answer "No" to that.

This necklace is very important to me.

"But if you keep that on, it will disturb your harmony with other ornaments..."

I = fa, let me try to get my head down with disappointment.

"Then let me put it somewhere out of sight later. I don't want to keep this necklace away from me."

"... Roger that."

Shayla's daughter placed the outfit she had deposited from Ai-Fa on another table and took up the noble outfit.

but i stand in front of ai-fa or no, it stops moving perfectly.

"What, we're still running out of business?

"No… so beautiful, I could see…"

She blushes her cheeks, and is a nagging samurai.

Ai-Fa let him breathe deeply with his hands on his hips.

"For a hunter, that can't be a compliment. I'd like to hide my nakedness as soon as possible."

"And if you'll excuse me,"

My daughter puts her hands up to Ai-Fa's chest.

It was made of silver, and it seemed to be the breast.

The lining of the part covering the chest was stretched with cloth, but it is the luxurious chains of silver that are turned on the back.

There's no way I can tell from Ey-Fa that this is my chest.

The loose piece of cloth embroidered was still wrapped around the waist.

There is no significant difference in shape between what the woodland ladies wrap up when they go down to town.

but the touch was strangely saggy, and when it moved it tickled slightly on my leg.

It is further wrapped with thin, golden bands and silver chains, with translucent shoulder straps around the shoulders.

The ears are knitted with large ornaments in the shape of a half moon, multiple thin silver rings on the arms, and red and purple stone ornaments on loose hair - a more gorgeous outfit than feast costumes by the woods.

Wearing at the tip of his feet was a substitute that only the bottom part was made of soft leather, fastening it to his feet with glittering bands and chains, which seemed more of a decoration than a shoe itself.

I suppose you won't even be able to walk in the woods properly with such footwear, Ey-Fa thinks in a corner of his head.

"Finally, please put this on… only the right size"

Having said that, it still seemed to be a ring made of silver and glowing stone.

To avoid getting in the way of holding the knife, Ai-Fa also chose only those of moderate size.

"Oh, you don't even need makeup for this...... you look really beautiful"

…………

"Besides, I was also preparing fragrance oil, but you don't seem to have to. It smells slightly sweet from your hair."

I want to yell at you for a long time.

Either way, the difficult task of calling back seemed to have been fulfilled with this.

Keep the blue stone necklace given by Asta gently underneath the waist roll.

When I returned to the original room that way, I was to be struck with a voice that was not so reluctant.

"Oh, how beautiful! You wouldn't suspect me of calling myself Sim's princess!

"It would be unnatural for such a large figure to visit Count Turan's house without a foreword. … but this is a beauty that goes far beyond expectations."

As for Ai-Fa, it just makes me uncomfortable.

But - now we're finally ready to fight back.

In Ai-Fa's chest, the struggle against enemies he had yet to see was finally starting to burn hard.

"Then let's just leave. What will Lord Zashma do?

"I think I'll stay in the lodging town and help the people by the woods. They are now secretly in the midst of touching upon the fact that the murderer was the daughter of Count Turan's family."

"Oh, I see. You might need to be as careful as that to deal with Miss Lifreia with the eclampsia. This guy's gonna make a lot of noise."

Whether the liver was sitting or not critical enough, a nobleman named Polearth always laughed innocently.

Get in a box-shaped car with such polar earth and exit Dareim territory.

Aim is Castle Town.

"Shall we decide that Lord Ai-Fa is the daughter of a luxury merchant who came to buy the grace of Dalaim? So, rumored eager to mouth the famous Count Turan family dinner,. Then I don't think Miss Lefreia will ever question her identity."

"... I've taken care of everything, and I have no words of gratitude"

"Fine, fine! Lord Camua-Josh has a lot of interesting stories to tell. From now on, let's even hold hands and face the evil Count Turan family!

In the cars going by the dirt, Polearth was still laughing.

For Ai-Fa, this is the nobility of Genos, who was to be second to face after Merfrid.

I'm a little impressed by the nobility.

"Por Earth, I have one question for you."

"Yeah, what is it?

"In Dareim, why don't we build a fence to protect the fields? Would it be possible to minimize the damage if the territory were enclosed by a fence, like Turan, even if Gibba was flooded from the woods?

"Hmm, because Dalaim's territory is huge! Unless you use it as a slave like Turan, it's hard to twist manpower and costs.... and I'm sure if you try to get into something like that, you'll get a cross spear from Count Turan in there."

"Horizontal spear? Why?

"That, of course, is because if even Dareim consolidates that much protection, there will be more damage in Turan. Because Turan only builds crude wooden walls that can be broken if Gibba is serious. I wonder if the Gibbas were also to give up the Turan fields early because of the indefensible exposure of the Dalaim fields"

That being said, Polearth gave her a serious look for the first time.

"In the long run, I know it would be better for Dareim to build a fence. Still, I'm sure your father didn't choose that path because he was afraid of Count Turan. The same Count, but Sir Cycleus' power has protruded in Genos."

Whatever happens to the fields, it's just the peasants who suffer, and the nobles look strange - such perceptions were frightening around the woods, but there seems to be a slightly more complicated back situation to the truth.

"But well, I guess that's not all of the reason. If we had strictly guarded the fields of Genos, now it wouldn't have been known where the hungry Gibba spearhead was headed? Disasters may also spread to houses in accommodation towns, or travelers going down the streets. The best way to reduce the damage is to keep hunting Gibba."

Resurrecting another innocent smile, Polearth said so.

"That's why I think we should support the people of the woods first, rather than build walls. If you let Sir Cycleus lose his legs and the people by the woods gain power, it will surely lead to the wealth of Dareim. In that sense, I thought I should help you."

I guess Pole Earth has a Pole Earth prospect.

Before heading to Dalaim, Zashma had rated Polearths as "stubborn," etc., and I'm not sure how far she's caring about the people.

I just don't suppose he's a spicy person.

That was enough for Ey-Fa right now.

If it's to save Asta, let's even hold hands with the nobles.

While contemplating such a thing, Totos' pulling car seemed to have gone through the boarding town and reached the castle gate of the castle town.