Night.

I was talking to Fine in the castle room.

On the desk, behind the castle library.An old book sleeping on the royal bookshelf.I thought there would be a book, and it was an unexpected book.

Looking at that, I came up with a plan, but I wasn't sure if I was going to do it.

That's when Fine came.

"I'm looking forward to seeing Mr. Nome, but I'm also looking forward to seeing Al's apprentice."

"Get along."

While laughing, I looked down at the Imperial City through the window.

It's still peaceful now, but it could be a sea of fire, depending on the no-name.

I will never abandon you as a prince, and I will not let you do that.

But it's true that you're in danger.

I am neither an emperor nor a candidate for the throne.

It has no meaningful influence on the future of the people, nor is it willing to influence it.

It would be unacceptable for me to risk them arbitrarily.

"Are you blaming yourself?"

"Are you blaming me? No way... I'm just laughing at you for being stupid."

"The fear of backwardness should be removed.We cannot fight demons without anxiety about the greatest power on the human side. "

"I know. But that was before the building.I think it will be accepted if you say so.I think I'm stupid.I just... couldn't keep quiet about the blade that might be heading for Erna. "

Exactly personal.

And yet, I haven't been able to reopen what's wrong with my personal feelings.

That's stupid.

Even more stupid is that, after all, we know that Erna is the only one who can change her name.

"Five hundred years of grief... I don't know, but I'm sure it's very heavy and strong.That's why we need a blow-out slice.Whatever it is, it can only be fulfilled through a settlement with the Barons. "

"That's right. I hope to protect Erna, but in the end I'll rely on her, and one mistake could lead to a duel with the no-name.I think I might just have rushed the fight... and I'm going to be stupid and laughing. "

He is bringing problems that he cannot solve himself to the Imperial Capital.

Of course, we can deal with it and we can prevent it.

But the only way to solve this problem is with No-name and Erna.

I don't have the last key.

"Nothing can be solved alone.Don't you know it well? "

"That's right, that's right.I know very well. I'm powerless. "

"I think people have roles.Sometimes I'm the lead, sometimes I'm the sidekick.Convince yourself that you were a sidekick this time.If you mourn helplessness, you won't go any further. "

"... I'm sick of it. I'm not the lead when I want to."

"I know how you feel. Reincarnation of the brave, the priest of the Baron.That said, Erna is rarely in danger.Because most things are not dangerous.That is why I naturally want to protect you from such dangers.I'm a childhood friend who always helps me.If you want to protect it with your own hands... you can't help it. "

Fine cuts the words there.

Then he moved to Al's side, and took his hand.

"But support is also important.Believe it, it's another form. "

"Fine...."

"Are you proud of your childhood habits?Aren't you proud to be the best in the world? "

"Hmm... you're good at encouraging people, thank you.I'm feeling better. "

"That's good. So, is it moving?"

"Oh, let's move. If waiting doesn't help, we should move the situation."

So I decided to hit the wrong hand.

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The next day.

I was calling Elna to the castle.

What is in front of me is yesterday's old book.

"What's wrong? Something wrong?"

"Speaking of what happened, something happened.Do you know that Empire City has no name? "

"Yeah."

"How much do you know?"

"I think you're going beyond the Baron's house.They're trying to strengthen the Magic Sword and create more than the Holy Sword. "

"Did you know that much....."

"Looks like the Prime Minister pulled information from Alliance officials.I was very vigilant.Well, I don't feel like riding with SS-class adventurers from other countries, even if they don't say so.Especially the SS adventurers of the Empire. "

"Well, I guess. So? Can you honestly win if your no-name is against you?"

"I don't know unless I try.Such a level of opponent. "

I don't swear to God, that confident, powerful Erna can win.

That's how powerful the no-name is.

"According to Silver, the Magic Sword has not yet reached the Holy Sword.They may come at a troublesome time.Don't you think it's ants who are going to fight here? "

"Don't be silly. If you're going to go beyond this, it's fine.I'll wait until I know it's over.The name of the Baron's family will cry to make sure we have the advantage. "

"Well, that sounds like a Baron Brave's answer.Let's hear it the other way around. What happens when the Holy Sword and Magic Sword are sealed? "

"You won't know unless you try. But...."

Elna looks sharply at me.

And then...

"If Al tells you to win, you win.You want me to fight you, don't you?in a way that is less problematic. "

"... this book is a very precious one.It seems to have been written down by the first Baron Yong.It was written about the horse riding that took place 500 years ago, just before the duel with the Devil King. "

"The fact that it was not passed on to the Barons meant that the first generation wanted to leave it to future generations, whether it was true or not."

500 years ago.

The valiant who defeated the Devil King was welcomed into the Empire as a valiant lord.But after that, I didn't know if I could build a tabletop position.

Because it was unclear how long the blood of the brave would remain.

At that time, however, the royal family was already the ruler for a long time.We could have anticipated future developments.

Therefore I entrusted this book to the royal family.

"The knockout was a knockout around the sword.The winner uses the Holy Sword to challenge the Demon King.At that time, they were both talented men called brave men.The two fought with a sword without any aberration, and the first Baron Yong won.And the first Baron faced a battle with a demon king called desperate. "

"And I beat him. What should I do if I lose?"

"He even said that he was an enemy of mankind, even if he was hostile to the brave.And he erased his name from history.After that, it seems that the first Baron could not meet the opponent.Still, the Baron regards the opponent as a "comrade."

Long-lasting battle against demons.

As the hope of mankind, they must have fought on the front lines.

You knew each other best.

It would be a lie to say that the no-name ancestors had no desire.Still, that's not all.

That's why.

"Another brave man who fought over the Holy Sword with the First Baron.That's the ancestor of the no-name, and that's why the no-name tries to transcend the brave.The grief of the family, the thoughts of more than 500 years.It's not easy.It will take time.But we should be able to make a cut.You're the only one who can do that. "

I don't want to put it in front of me. What do you want me to do? "

"It is almost Her Majesty's birthday.It is a problem if the events held there are too light.That's why I suggest you and your no-name knockout.Once they fought over the Holy Sword with a common sword.Knowing that, you'll get a name too.I'm sorry, but please be a spectator. "

Fine.

Erna answered lightly.

But I'll tell you with confidence.

"But I'm not going to lose.I don't even know if I made up my mind until 500 years later. "

"We'll leave it to them in 500 years.Fight well. Many will worry if you lose… I don't doubt your victory. "

"Sincerely, Your Highness, I will show you the victory. In the name of Amsberg."