18.5. The Arrival of the Luo System Forces (Monthly Ticket Request at the Beginning of the Month)

This is a script that is clearly dangerous, yet I absolutely cannot back down. So, even though Queen Louise IV graciously offered that I need not meet the dangerous individuals from the lawless lands, I insisted on continuing to disguise myself as an attendant, bringing along the inexplicably frightened Saint Ikusis, who had begun to play dead, to join the queen in welcoming and meeting the “guests” from the lawless lands attending the summit of nations.

At this moment, within the queen’s court, while waiting for the report of the individuals from the lawless lands who had secretly entered the city, the queen was giving me her final reminders.

“This is a new force that has suddenly emerged from the lawless lands. It seems they have been carefully cultivating their presence for many years, choosing this moment to step into the light, so there hasn’t been much investigation by the patrols. My agreement to let them attend the summit is merely based on the idea of ​​observing first, providing a way out, and avoiding provocation. So don’t speak carelessly later.”

“Ah~ The leader of the group is a woman named Claudia, and she seems quite beautiful. You mustn’t be infatuated, okay? I’ll report you to Kephiel★”

As if I would dare to be infatuated when my life is on the line! I was about to explain, but the saintess beside me, whom I had kept close to prevent danger, suddenly trembled all over like a little rabbit that had seen a wolf , nearly losing control right there.

The script was even stranger.

[Ikusis is very afraid of Claudia.]

Hey, you, the saintess who relies on your prophetic abilities and fears nothing, actually have a nemesis?

“Saintess, do you have some sort of hyperactivity disorder?”

“Ugh, I’m not scared! It’s just excitement from facing an evil enemy! I feel a thirst crawling up my spine, my blood is boiling…”

This fool didn’t continue her boasting because, at that moment when she suddenly hid behind me and pretended to be dead, multiple footsteps echoed from outside the hall. Louise IV instantly donned an innocent smile, slightly stepping in front of me to greet the group of “guests” led by Professor Moriarty.

Accompanied by the clear emergence of a deadly script!

[Claudia has set her sights on Euclid.]

[Claudia has killed Euclid without permission!]

I had once mingled in the lawless lands while fleeing and had a slight understanding of the situation there, but the group before me completely overturned my impression of the so-called “organization” from the lawless lands.

If I remember correctly, people from the lawless lands are usually weary and worn, dressed as discreetly as possible to make a quick escape when encountering enemies. Not to mention, who among them doesn’t have the shifty eyes and demeanor of a thief or a con artist, shaped by their environment?

But the group before me, especially the purple-haired girl at the forefront, bore no resemblance to someone from the lawless lands at all.

With a fair and enchanting face; her luxurious gown adorned with white flower buds that released a fragrant aroma with her every step; instead of casting a glance at Louise IV first, her gaze was fixed on me, showing no signs of the “guilty conscience ” typical of those from the lawless lands; her confident and cold smile indicated that she was completely unfazed by the solemn and lavish atmosphere of the Great Yng Empire’s palace hall.

It was as if she were a “princess” born into some powerful empire, but after that initial impression, I couldn’t help but wonder how there could be such a dangerous princess in the world? Because this spontaneous girl gave me a sense of threat that was similar to Louise IV yet vastly different, even more direct and intense, almost like… a witch who strategizes for the main villain and is beautiful enough to be on screen?

As I realized this, the dangerous script appeared once more!

[Claudia uses an unknown power on Euclid!]

Noticing the script, I immediately averted my gaze, and Louise IV’s timely support finally diverted the attention of the other party.

“Honorable Queen Louise IV of the Great Yng Empire, it is a privilege to meet you as a person from the lawless lands.”

Lifting her skirt slightly, she bowed, her every word and action flawless, perfect enough to not resemble a dangerous individual from the lawless lands at all.

“Allow me to introduce myself; my name is Claudia. As a representative from the lawless lands, I am fortunate to have received your consent to attend this summit for the first time.”

Fortunately, the queen was certainly not someone to be trifled with. From the very beginning, her “idol smile” had not changed in response to the other party’s situation!

“Wow! Please don’t keep saying ‘lawless lands’! Personally, I don’t discriminate against that place at all~ That’s why I agreed to let you, Miss Claudia, attend the summit~”

The queen stepped forward, disregarding the professor’s objections, and directly grasped the purple-haired girl’s hands, shaking them joyfully.

“If only you had shown up earlier! Proper management of the lawless lands would be a good thing for all of us~ And, and, Claudia, you look very clever, which puts me at ease~”

The queen’s “disguise” was as perfect as ever, but… the lingering danger to me within the script was still present, especially in the next moment when the purple-haired girl responded…

“You misunderstand, I am not the current master of the Land of No Return; I am merely here in place of my master.”

“Eh? You… are not the leader currently stopping the Land of No Return…”

“Your Majesty, you may have misunderstood something. As a mere servant, how could I dare to covet the divine artifact? I already have a master to whom I must be eternally loyal. Although I would very much like to introduce you to them, I’m afraid my master’s orders require me to keep it confidential. It wouldn’t be… that attendance at the summit requires the master to be present, would it?”

The queen seemed to want to probe into the identity of this so-called “master,” but this Claudius was skillfully evasive. Perhaps realizing that this time the person was “not easy to deal with,” the queen immediately resorted to her delaying tactics !

“How could that be~ You being here is just the same~ You’ll just happen to catch the beginning of the second round of the summit~ It’s getting late, so let me accompany you to your prepared lodging. If you need anything, just let the maids in the palace know~”

Saying this, the queen wore a radiant smile, as if she hadn’t heard anything at all, and sent the other party away.

And I finally let out a sigh of relief, then… pulled out the almost paralyzed Ikusis, who had been hiding behind me for some reason, watching her breath hitch in fear.

“Your Holiness, weren’t you just shouting about judging that person who is no different from a witch?”

“Uh, uh, uh… I give up! Can you just take me back quickly!?”

【Ikusis is very afraid of the other party.】

Scared? Well, that’s fine. If this saint is a bit timid and has fewer ulterior motives, I can safely guide her through this final “dangerous time.” As for the next line of the script…

【Claudius has set her sights on Ikusis.】

It should just be the foolish saint’s overly timid and silly reaction that was noticed by the other party.

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The character illustration for the new character Claudius will follow later, as this wife was released early.

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Illustration: Claudius