Chapter 399 The Towering Red

We returned to our hometown after a long absence. However, it seems that we still cant rest yet. We took the risk of returning home early to make preparations, but someone from the Great Eight Demons caused an unnecessary problem.

Its fortunate that Leader Nell and Deris-san are here as well! Still, this is a talk about the survival of a country. Im currently sealing off this area, but the servants usually enter this place. Lets change the place first. I will tell you the current situation in detail there.

At Thereses suggestion, we decided to move first. As we left the room, I confirmed that we are inside the castle of Adelheit. I couldnt tell from the previous room alone, but this passageway looks familiar. It seems that Satellas teleportation magic was able to send us to the destination without any mistake.

Im glad that we didnt end up lost in the snowy mountains during this emergency situation.

Im glad that we didnt end up on an ocean adventure.

Im relieved that we didnt end up flying in the sky

Nell and Weerel were relieved.

It seems that you had a lot of thrilling moments in a day. I havent experienced any of them yet desuwa.

Then, Therese-san, lets do it with me next time!

Yes, by all means! Would you like to join us, Chinatsu-san, Touko-san?

No, thanks.

Thats too bad desuwa.

It seems that the two are not as energetic as Haruna. Well, Im sure they dont have the energy to do the same thing again. After all, Chinatsu made a blunder, and Touko was paying attention to her and exhausted.

And after some chat, Therese stopped in front of a certain door. The plate next to the door says Council Room, and two fully armed knights are standing guard in front of the room.

Commander Daganov, Dry-san, good work desuwa.

Oh, Prez I mean, Therese. Good work! Its nighttime, but the full plate is stuffy!

Hey, Dry, youre too loud.

Haha, Im sorry!

Good grief. Well, it seems that Mage Prime Minister Weerel has returned safely. Hm? Leader Nell and Deris-dono are with you as well, huh. There are also Vice Leader Chinatsu and Haruna-dono.

Welcome back, everyone!

It seems that the ones who are wearing full body armor are Elder Daganov and a new knight whos in the same generation as Therese. Is that posing his unique way of greeting? Maybe hes trying to boast his muscles, but nothing can be seen since hes wearing full body armor, and it only makes him suspicious. Also, hes noisy.

Yes, Im back. I heard that something happened when we were away.

Yes. Please come in. The King is waiting.

Saying so, Elder Daganov knocked on the door a few times and announced our arrival. After a while, we were told to enter. This voice, I wonder if it belongs to King Dias.

Excuse me. Im back

W-Weerel-samaaa! Welcome baaack!

As soon as Weerel entered the room, those who seem to be the civil servants and the royal palace magicians greeted her in tears. I wonder if it was because they were worried about Weerel who suddenly disappeared, or because the situation was too much for them to handle without her. Anyway, she seems to be adored and trusted. I was a little worried about whether she would be able to handle being Josephs successor, but she seems to be fulfilling her duties as the mage prime minister without any problems. Well, the subordinates who are clinging to her in tears may be more problematic in another sense.

Im back. It seems that theres quite a commotion going on.

Eh, Leader Nell?

Geh, its Leader Nell!?

In contrast, their reaction toward my wife was like this. The majority of those present in the room are Weerels subordinates, and the rest are King Dias and his trusted retainer, Noct. The one who was genuinely surprised by Nells return was Noct, and the ones who raised their voices in fear were the civil servants.

Jeez, theres no need to be so surprised, you know? Or maybe my presence was inconvenient?

No, no, no! Not at all!

Thats right! Rather, we are very happy that youve returned!

Thats right!

Hee, I will burn you if youre lying, okay?

I understand your feelings, but please dont stay silent there.

Leader Nell, please dont bully them. After all, weve been in a meeting for a long time since things happened, and everyone is tired. A tired head cant come up with a good idea. Alright, lets take a break.

The one who proposed so was Dias Adelheit, the young king of this country. What a wonderful King. Even though the pressure was a little, he was able to warn Nell face-to-face. The former king wouldnt even try to look at Nells eyes, but he was so brave that I wonder if hes really the former kings child.

B-But, Mage Prime Minister Weerel and the others have just arrived. We cant take a break now

Stop. Actually, Im tired too. Thats why I want to have a conversation with my old friend to distract myself while taking a break. Well, about 10 minutes is fine. Come on, dont humiliate me more than this, okay?

U-Understood! Then, we will take a break in another room

Understanding the intent of Diass words, most of the people left the room. The subordinates couldnt help but take a break since the King told them that much. Not only he didnt forget to help his subordinates, he even wrapped things up nicely. Whats with this King? Hes handsome both physically and mentally, isnt he? Has he always been like that?

Well, I feel relieved as someone who lives in this country.

What are you talking about, Shish?

Nah, just saying my opinion as a citizen.

Setting the joke aside, the ones who remained in this room are our group, Dias, and Noct. We were told to sit down, so we sat on empty seats.

Now that things have quieted down, lets me greet you once again. Leader Nell, Mage Prime Minister Weerel, good job for coming back. Im sure each of you has your own circumstances, but I wont go into too much detail on that point.

Thank you. So, about the current situation

Yeah, well explain it now. Noct, Therese.

Yes!

Leave it to me desuwa!

Therese and Noct stood up, spread out the map of the Jiba continent on the desk, and prepared things quickly. Then, they pointed at the national border of Crocus.

Before dawn today, an unidentified dark red wind barrier appeared on the national border between our country and the southern neighboring country, Crocus. The same barrier also appeared on other Crocuss borders that connect to Han and Tazarnia.

Since this barrier appeared, we have lost all contact with Crocus. Not only people, but sound also cant go through the barrier, and we cant even see into the other side. We have tried to communicate with them using magic items, but they didnt work

Okay, lets destroy it!

Nell, they are still in the middle of explaining it. Lets wait a little longer before you speak up, okay?