Volume 4 Chapter 14 What You're Saying and What You're Doing Are Different, You Know？
*Back to Ryuuji's perspective.*
After returning home, I used the Magic Stone of the Distant Bond in our couple's room to contact His Majesty directly.
I thought about throwing Miloslaf into the guardhouse, but I worried that the Dark Mage who comes to silence him might cause damage to the guardhouse.
So, I brought him here after consulting with Lord Reichner.
Right now, Minori is keeping watch.
'I see, a knight from the heretical temple of the Romanov Empire.'
'Yes, 2 guards were killed by Miloslaf. I'm sorry to say, but I've never seen someone as skilled as him. Considering that more assassins might come, I consulted with Lord Reichner and brought him to my home.'
'Don't make me worry.'
"No, originally, he came after me as an assassin..."
His Majesty's words made me feel guilty, but thinking about the two guards who were killed, I knew I didn't deserve such words.
'Ryuuji, I understand you feel responsible, but do not reveal the true reason behind the guards' deaths. It will only create more resentment.'
"...Understood."
His Majesty sees everything.
Lord Reichner said something similar, but honestly, keeping the truth from the family is hard.
But if I tell them the truth, their family could be in danger.
With a heavy heart, I can only stay silent.
'So, where is that cultist?'
"Right now, Minori is watching closely. With the slave magic, he can't do anything foolish, but just to be safe."
'Hmm... Can you bring him here?'
"......Huh?"
I didn't understand what Your Majesty meant at first and replied with a confused voice to the magic stone in front of me.
No way, that sounds risky!
"Your Majesty, if we talk directly, the existence of the Magic Stone of the Distant Bond will be revealed..."
'I don't care. It's worth hearing the story, even if it means pushing that. I will bring Gottfried and Oppel with me, so connect us again in 30 minutes.'
"Y-Yes, understood!"
Just after I replied, the connection was cut off.
Who is Oppel?
I briefly thought, but it must be His Excellency Prime Minister Schnorr.
By the way, Gottfried refers to His Excellency Duke Hoffman.
So, I'm calling the heads of the military and administrative branches.
But... will Miloslav really share everything honestly?
* * *
"Wow, I can talk to the Capital City with this magic stone. I think I understand why my organization gave me the order to assassinate Count."
Exactly 30 minutes later, Miloslaf, who I brought, was really curious about the Magic Stone of the Distant Bond.
Of course, a technology that lets you talk to someone far away without using telepathy is something other countries would want badly.
'Can I join the conversation, Miloslaf?'
The voice of His Majesty came from the magic stone, and Miloslaf gasped in surprise but then sat heavily in his chair.
"Oh, excuse me. You are Your Majesty, the King of Beistein Kingdom. I think you already know, but I am Miloslaf, a knight from the organization made up of followers of Abnella, whom you call a 'heretic.' I traveled all the way from the Romanov Empire to Sartzstadt on the order to assassinate Count Huntwerker. Nice to meet you."
This is how I'm speaking to Your Majesty, all casual and rough.
I kind of expected that, though.
'Ah. And there are 2 more here. Knight Captain Duke Hoffman and Prime Minister SchnorrDuke.'
"I don't know the Prime Minister's name, but if you say Duke Hoffman, that must be the Steel King."
'Exactly.'
When Miloslaf pulled that nickname from his memory, the voice of Your Excellency Duke Hoffman replied.
But was it really a good idea to bring the 3 leaders of the country together with an Assassin?
My stomach hurts.
"So, Your Majesty the King, after telling me about this state secret, the magic stone of Belle, what information do you want?"
'Oh? You're going to tell me easily, huh?'
Their conversation started with a kind of mutual caution.
Earlier, I shared my fighting style in exchange for information about the Romanov Empire, but as Your Majesty said, can this man really give me answers?
"Well, it depends on the content. I challenged Count and lost, so I told him a lot, but I have no obligation to share anything with another country's King."
'Killing my people and even attempting to assassinate Count is a good enough reason for me to have obligations... but fine. I can understand your point.'
"Oh, you actually make sense. The title of Hero King isn't just for show, huh?"
In front of His Majesty... well, it's a bit tricky to call it that, but seeing Miloslaf laughing carelessly in such a situation makes me a little scared of how Your Excellency Prime Minister Schnorr and Your Excellency Duke Hoffman will react.
'First, the thing I want to know isn't that big. What is the purpose of the organization that worships Abnella?'
Miloslaf let out a soft "Hmm" and smiled at Your Majesty's question.
No, Your Majesty, I think that's quite important... isn't it?
"That's a good question. Our organization definitely has goals beyond what a normal religious group has. After all, we're even forbidden from spreading our beliefs."
Taking a deep breath, Miloslaf then shared the purpose of the cult.
It was something truly hard to understand.
"The ideals of Abnella and our aim... is world peace."
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