66.5. Are you angry? Not at all.

Louise’s perspective.

The Great Yng Empire’s control over the Church was progressing very smoothly. Although it was a tough nut to crack due to issues of faith, as long as they seized upon the highly respected “Saint Lady” in the eyes of people both inside and outside the Church, everything could proceed without a hitch.

As for whether this “Saint Lady,” who was actually Miss Icusis, the “Fairy of Light,” would cooperate, Louise was not worried. After all, they were all the master’s fairies, helping each other out—wasn’t that only natural? Everything here stemmed from the master’s request and was a reward; after all… Louise had long been envious of everything related to the Church.

However, just as the plan for subjugation was stabilizing, Kephiel, who was supposed to represent the image of the Great Yng Empire’s royal family, had run off on her own and had yet to return, which inevitably left Louise feeling a bit resentful.

At this moment, in Louise’s temporary residence.

“Your Majesty, I have a report regarding the whereabouts of Kephiel and the others.”

Moriarty’s entrance finally brought Louise the news she had been waiting for. However, Louise quickly began to regret it, as the news was somewhat different from what she had imagined.

“In simpler terms: they did not leave voluntarily, but rather… were forced by circumstances.”

As she spoke, Moriarty placed the investigation report on Louise’s desk, her expression unusually troubled.

“In any case, this is a matter I find difficult to explain myself; you should take a look.”

“Well, I suppose I can…”

Louise couldn’t help but glance at Moriarty a few more times. The usually unflappable captain of the patrol squad showed no signs of her instinctive reactions when lying, which meant she could be ruled out as having lied or deliberately helped Kephiel leave without reporting it.

So why hadn’t Kephiel and the others returned after Louise had asked Moriarty to investigate? In truth, it didn’t matter much whether Kephiel came back or not; after all, her return would only signify the royal family’s participation in some trivial events. What truly bothered Louise was that Euclid hadn’t returned either, which put her in a very bad mood.

Really, very bad! It seemed that her cousin’s privileged upbringing had fostered some bad habits; she was hoarding everything for herself and even guarding it.

Suppressing her frustration, Louise opened the report, and as her eyes hurriedly scanned the contents, she suddenly realized: Kephiel and Euclid’s departure was not due to the reason she had imagined—”they couldn’t stand the Church’s boring time and slipped away.” Instead, it was…

The very reason that made Louise’s smile vanish.

Even Louise took quite a while to comprehend the meaning of “because these two fairies were attacked by Euclid, we had to use teleportation to temporarily go to the Rodmar Empire.”

…No wonder Moriarty wanted her to see it rather than just tell her; this woman was quite adept at avoiding danger.

The reason why Kephir, Oujilide, and that Nilu disappeared together is quite simple: they encountered a bit of danger and then made a run for it. Although there was a moment of doubt: why was there a teleportation array right next to them when they fled, and not just any array, but a super-large one that led directly to the distant Rodmar Empire, one that required several days of preparation? However, Louise quickly shifted her focus to what truly mattered.

The Elven Sword Saint Ludwig, and… also Urasilu, who was once hailed as one of the “Saints” by the Great Yung Empire. Were these two elves the ones behind it all?

In the next moment, a kind reminder came from Moriarty beside her.

“Your Majesty, I suggest you don’t get so angry.”

…Even Moriarty can see it now?

“Not at all~”

When Louise lifted her head, a smile was already on her face. But the earlier slip was certainly too big, to the point that Moriarty had already caught on to her current thoughts.

“Come on, you’re just one step away from smashing that cup.”

“…”

Louise rubbed her cheeks. Did she really look that angry right now?

“I suggest you avoid any church activities today, lest your current attitude frightens those people.”

“Moriarty, just how terrifying is my expression right now that you can say such disrespectful things to a queen?”

“Would you like me to find you a mirror?”

“Pass~”

Louise sighed and waved her hand.

At this point, she might as well admit it. After reading the report, she was indeed feeling a “tiny bit” angry. Generally speaking, Louise would never easily display anger on her face, unless it was to gain some advantage in front of Oujilide. After all, anger without means could only be seen as the impotent rage of the weak. But this time… this feeling that seemed to rise from the depths of her heart had even broken through Louise’s psychological defenses, causing her to unconsciously show it.

That’s right~ just a “tiny bit,” after all, the feeling she expressed on her face was only this little bit~

And the reason for this anger was something Louise was very clear about.

So, Louise quickly made a plan.

“Moriarty, have your people pack up. I need to return to the Great Yung Empire immediately~”

“Wh-”

Moriarty, sitting at the table, was momentarily taken aback, then helplessly rubbed her forehead: “Your Majesty, please be a bit more clear-headed. We are still in the process of subduing the church. Choosing to go back at this time is rather rash.”

“I’m perfectly clear-headed~ And it’s not rash at all.”

As she spoke, Louise pointed at Moriarty, “Aren’t you here? You can handle it. It doesn’t matter if your methods are a bit rough. At this moment, who outside or inside the church dares to challenge our Great Empire?”

“Sigh… Your Majesty, can you at least choose a qualified tool when you pick one?”

“Are you looking to get married?”

“No need!”

With a wave of her hand, Moriarty ended that troublesome topic. “I’ll stay behind, but even if you go back, you won’t be able to bring them back, right? They’re currently in the Rodmar Empire, and from my judgment, they won’t be returning anytime soon.”

However, what surprised Moriarty was the queen’s response.

“I never said I was going to find O’Keefe, you know~”

Louise blinked, “I’m in a hurry to go back to find the old lady… to discuss some matters with the Moon Fairy face to face~”

Yet, what seemed like a simple statement gradually turned cold as Louise’s attitude shifted.

Even the smile of a professional idol couldn’t quite mask the danger lurking beneath.

“Moriarty, haven’t I told you this kind of thing many times before?”

“No one can lay a hand on my people~ No one.”

If the target is even her own master, then… it’s even more unacceptable~

Extra: midget Alliance (End of Volume)

In the frigid Rodisia Empire, among the Rodisia forces guarding the Emperor Ivan Letty, there has long been a legend that resembles an urban legend.

In the rumors, aside from the ever-present Lord Rasputin who could accompany Empress Letty at any time, it seems there exists a woman in the imperial palace of the Rosia Empire! No, it would be more appropriate to say “female ghost,” as the night watch guards often whisper that a dignified female voice can occasionally be heard echoing through the palace in the dead of night! Yet, when the guards rush over for safety, they find nothing at all.

After all, this voice often comes from Empress Letty’s room! And it certainly cannot be Lord Rasputin’s voice, as he is sprawled outside the door, drunk and sleeping like a corpse! Occasionally, a few foolish newcomers muster the courage to ask Empress Letty about it, but after being met with a chaotic flurry of lightning strikes and the response, “You heard wrong!” no one dares to ask again.

Perhaps Empress Letty knows that female ghost; could it be that the ghost is actually the spirit of some founding emperor of the Rosia Empire? If so, how impressive it would be for Empress Letty to converse with her!

Oh right, this is the biggest legend in the palace, and there are many other tales as well. For instance, “a guard saw Empress Letty’s sword flying around on its own at night!” and “some people even claim to have encountered the ‘grown-up Empress Letty’!” Such strange occurrences…

Outside the palace, the guards huddle around the campfire sharing urban legends, unaware that these tales are unfolding at that very moment in Empress Letty’s room! As for the occasional crackle of thunder…

It’s probably just Lord Rasputin getting hit again; everyone is used to it by now, as he suffers from that “incurable condition where if he isn’t stabbed by Empress Letty’s sword for three days, his backside gets itchy.”

In reality, the situation in Letty’s room is…

“SUCKABRIET!”

Letty is wildly swinging her sword, nearly demolishing her own room! Amidst the chaos of Rasputin being chased by lightning, Letty is fuming, her mouth spewing colorful language.

“I must catch them! And burn them to ashes without a trace!”

The reason for Letty’s fury is simple: the lightning fairy, Jousi—who is the so-called “female ghost” the guards speak of—is floating nearby, explaining something to Letty with utter boredom.

“Letty, let me remind you, I was dragged over by Kephiel that night, so I witnessed everything. The two spirits that attacked Oquilid are not enemies you can simply zap away with a lightning bolt.”

“Hah!? Whether they’re strong or not has nothing to do with whether I want to kill them! They’ve done things that make me want to kill them several times over, and I don’t care how strong they are; I’ll just finish them off, Buriet!”

Letty raises her hand and drives her sword straight into the floor.

The reason for her anger is straightforward: Letty recently learned from Jousi about what her big brother encountered one night not long ago. If it weren’t for Rasputin being nearby, allowing Letty to vent some of her frustration by poking him, she would have already ridden the cavalry of the Rosia Empire to chase down those two spirits for retribution.

“Jousi! Why have you become so cowardly!? Why did you run away back then? Fight those two spirits!”

“Come on, I’m not happy about it either, but I’m not an idiot! Oquilid and the others activated the teleportation array and fled; I would have been left to fight two against one, and they were ridiculously strong! Who would be stupid enough to do that!?”

The two electric monsters are venting their anger, each ignoring the other, until Rasputin, who had almost been zapped moments ago, weakly raises his hand from the corner.

“Um… Empress Letty, I think it’s better to find the whereabouts of the two spirits first…”

“‘Hah!? Are you teaching me how to do my job!?’”

Letty and Zeus’s furious glances sent a shiver down Rasputin’s spine.

“Ugh… n-no, heh heh~”

“The Emperor says it is so, therefore it is!”

A bolt of lightning struck, and as Rasputin let out a “chirp chirp chirp,” Letty also lowered her sword. “But you’re not wrong, Rasputin! We must first find the whereabouts of those two treasures before we can pursue them! Offending our Rosian Empire, even if they flee to the ends of the earth, they should not expect to escape unscathed!”

“Heh heh~ then, would it be convenient for you to cast a spell?”

“Ha!?”

“I noticed you’ve been in a foul mood, so I didn’t dare to say anything, but actually… the elves from the Kingdom of Prulus have come to disturb us late at night, hoping to meet with you, Your Majesty.”

Rasputin rubbed his backside and stood up. “Their purpose in seeking you seems to be related to those two elves.”

At that moment, on the other side.

The people of the Rosian Empire were nothing but a bunch of tough-skinned, thick-fleshed barbarians!

This was Adelf’s first impression as an elf. After all, when the connection was remotely activated through various magical devices, it allowed Adelf to see everything around the Rosian Emperor Ivan Letty. As the king of the Kingdom of Prulus, the world leader in magic and technology, Adelf could only describe them as “barbaric.”

However, today Adelf had no interest in the Rosian Empire’s “magical backwardness.” The effort to find these barbarians was for another important matter.

“Ivan Letty.”

Looking at the image of the Rosian Emperor, who was shorter and seemed even flatter than herself, Adelf suddenly felt a surge of confidence. “We elves have come to you with just one question: Are you aware that two white-haired elves attacked Euclid?”

“Hmph, nonsense! This Emperor has fairies present; how could I not know!?”

“Then that’s good.”

Adelf glanced back at the Insight Fairy Icarus, who was sitting in the “driver’s seat.” After confirming with a nod, she turned back to the projection.

“Then I’ll be straightforward. Our Kingdom of Prulus has located the movements of those two elves through confidential means, but due to manpower issues, we cannot conduct a large-scale search. Therefore, we will inform you of their approximate location, with the request that you find and eliminate those two elves! Ivan Letty, what is your intention?”

“Tell this Emperor the location. By the way, let me remind you long-eared ones: this Emperor does not hold back, especially… against those two elves.”

“It doesn’t matter; they are already considered ‘traitors’ among our kind. For me, as long as you can catch them and tear them to shreds, I might even thank you, Ivan Letty.”

Two little midgets laughed “happily.”

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Everyone, Volume 10 ends here. The following content is important, so I will continue with a separate volume to write it.

This volume ends without any major issues, thankfully I am somewhat skilled with these types of characters.

The upcoming content will basically lead into the resolution of the final plot threads. I hope everyone continues to support me, thank you, Eggplant.