The circumstance of the Highlanders politics, is it?

Raphael glinted his eyes.

Exactly, Sir Holy Knight. Similar to how the Midland is split into different nations, there are also factions based on different ideological beliefs in the Highland. However, we are still a mono-geopolitical nation, so it is difficult to discern from the outside.

In short, the Followers of Faith did this to hinder your work as a member of the Archduke Party?

Prince Wayne inquired Special Envoy Theodore. As expected of someone who had studied in the Highland, he seemed to be familiar with the situation up there too.

That is correct, Wayne. Although you cant say that its a personal attack. We of the Archduke Party are approving bestowal of modern Artifacts, Flygear and Flygear Carriers. However, the Followers of Faith strongly opposed that decision. They are afraid that in the future, those technologies will bite back on us.

In the last incident, even Faris who had become a Highlander was plotting to assassinate the Special Envoy Myynti. This caused a series of conflicts behind the scene regarding the bestowal of power towards the Midlander.

The conflict must have been quite fierce, owing to the fact that it involved assassination. It made quite a sense to Inglis. A Highlander assassin targeted Myynti, his neck was also the aim of the anti-Highlander guerilla organization, Ironblood Chain Brigade, and he even aggravated an assault from Knights of the Kingdom. What a busy person he was. Even if Inglis wasnt on the scene, his doom wouldve been the same.

So theyre using us as pawns in their internal conflicts? I became a Hyrule Menace to protect Midland from the Magic Stone Beastsnot for their stupid dispute!

Eris was enraged. It was happening to her companion, another Hyrule Menace like her. No one could blame her.

You are most correct. However, Hyrule Menaces like you are Guardian Deities created by the Highlandit is no wonder for the creator to make a means to destroy you from within. I presume that is what is happening right now. Miss Ripple has been a Hyrule Menace of the Followers of Fatihs makings, and so I have no idea the exact details of her creation, but On the contrary, Miss Eris, you are a Hyrule Menace affiliated to us, the Archduke Party. Just like so, the balance of power between two factions has always been held steady in this Kingdom since long ago. However, with how the Archduke Party is gaining more ground within the Kingdom, that balance is slowly breaking down.

In other words, if things are played differently, its more than possible that I would be in Ripples shoes? In a way, that is reassuring to hear. Ive been a Hyrule Menace for a long time, and yet I dont know the first thing about Hyrule Menaces at all. I hate this.

Eris let out a deep, deep sigh.

But Miss Eris

Rafinha called her out.

What?

I personally think that having Flygears and Flygear Carriers are for the best Its because we have them, we can protect people from the Magic Stone Beasts attack far faster and further than ever before.

Even if they didnt put it into their mouth, many nodded to her words. Everyone in here was people who made an oath to protect the Kingdom and its people from the Magic Stone Beasts. Rafinhas pure, unadulterated opinion resonated within them. Raphael, and even Prince Wayne, affirmed her words strongly.

Rafinha is right. Right, Inglis?

Whispered Leone.

Yeah. We can fight more that way.

No, I think your motive is a bit twisted, Inglis

The result is the same, so why not?

HahahaIm the wrong one for asking

Eris was still silent.

I-, Im sorry for being so impudent!

Rafinha bowed her head.

No, its alright. Perhaps its better to think as you do.

I shall do my best too. I will return Miss Ripple to normal, so Please brace your heart for a while.

Yes. I leave her to you.

Eris nodded at the new envoys words

Thank you. Miss Eris calmed down all because of you.

He plopped his hand on Rafinhas shoulder and smiled at her.

Truly a pure and honest opinion. Your heart is as beautiful as your look.

N-, no, thats Ahahaha, beautiful, you say

Being gazed straight into her eyes, Rafinha responded bashfully. There was also a slight blush on her cheeks. Perhaps, even for Inglis, this was the first time she saw Rafinha like this. At the same time, Inglis also sensed an impending crisis. This Perhaps, she finally found it, the annoying bug. She had to get rid of it. Things like this were still too early for Rafinha. Inglis wouldnt allow it.

May I have the honor to know your name?

Her name is Rafinha Wilford. She is the little sister of Holy Knight, Raphael. I am Inglis Eux, her Squire.

Without a moments delay, Inglis slipped into the space between Rafinha and Special Envoy Theodore and answered before Rafinha could. This was dangerous. She had to limit the interaction between the two to the utmost minimum.

H-, Hold on, Glis! Whats wrong with you?

Nothing, dont mind it. After all, I am your Squire, Rani.

However, the envoy didnt seem to catch on her attitude, and

Wilford I see, youre Sir Holy Knights little sister, huh! And Miss Inglis too, I have heard your name. I heard you two have saved my sisters life

Sister?

Yes. Cyrene is my little sister.

EEEeeh!?!?!?

Both Inglis and Rafinha couldnt help but exclaim.