The modest words that seemed to be pretending made Jeremy’s steps falter for a moment.

“I still have a long way to go, don’t I?”

Oh dear. The High Priest had to control the laughter in his mouth without showing any signs, as if a smooth board was biting into the soft flesh inside.

“…Be careful, as it is slippery.”

Thanks to that, the answer was delayed, and as if there was something else, he had to add a caution about the slippery floor, but it turned out well in the end.

“Is it in the near future?”

The Crown Prince, who was acting cheeky, couldn’t hide his excitement in his words. Pressuring him to reveal the future by hanging onto him, he seemed to be expecting the Crown’s position to fall at any moment. Of course, it seemed that he didn’t even realize that he might be making a mistake.

The High Priest moved on without bothering about the wind blowing, leaving the Crown Prince struggling with his feet twisted. Even among those who welcomed the return of the holy being, it wasn’t just Giulia, Hailey, and Laphin.

“Now is it time?”

For some reason, all the commanders had gathered on the first floor of the Nature 1 building. Even Bianca, who knew nothing, could see that they looked ominous enough to recall the word ‘fully armed.’

“What’s going on?”

Bianca was not the only one who found their appearance strange. Jillian spoke, not hiding the expression of annoyance.

“Why, just in case.”

“Did something happen?”

“Not really.”

“Then, have you found any signs?”

“It’s not that kind of meaning.”

The gaze of the commanders briefly touched Bianca before falling away. It was by no means friendly. But it wasn’t hostile either. Was it that they couldn’t bring themselves to hate her? Bianca found it difficult to decide whether to smile or cry at their honest reactions.

She liked them. Those who protected Valloke, cared for Valloke, and worried about Valloke were adorable.
Welcoming those who returned to the castle were not only Julie, Hailey, and Laphinman.

“Now, is it time?”

For some reason, all the commanders had gathered on the first floor of the main building.

Even Bianca, who knew nothing, could see that their appearance was ominous enough to evoke the term ‘fully armed.’

“What’s going on?”

The strange sight wasn’t just puzzling for Bianca.

Jillian, not hiding his annoying expression, spoke up.

“What’s happening, I wonder?”

The one who stood at the forefront among them, Blight, responded seriously to Jillian’s words.

“What’s happening?”

“Whatever it is.”

“Why, have you found any signs?”

“You know it’s not that kind of meaning, don’t you?”

For a moment, the commanders’ gaze fell on Bianca and then averted.

It wasn’t at all welcoming.

But it wasn’t hostile either.

Was it that they couldn’t bring themselves to hate her?

Bianca found it difficult to decide whether to smile or cry in response to their honest reactions.
I still understand their feelings even after understanding.

It’s just that I don’t know which reaction I would prefer.

Bianca liked them.

Those who protected Balroc, worked for Balroc, and worried about Balroc were adorable.

So, slipping into the peculiar confrontation between the two, she asked,

“Should I cry?”

“Yes?”

“What are you talking about?”

“Or should I smile and say I’m back safely?”

“…….,”

The commanders’ gazes turned stern.

However, since she had spoken, she had to tie the knot.

So, despite the piercing looks, Bianca spoke resolutely.

“The reason I called you to the imperial city, you all can probably guess…….?”

“What’s the reason?”

I thought Elizabeth wouldn’t respond.

For a moment, I was surprised, my eyes widened.

But soon, Bianca regained her composure and answered.

“It’s a scolding.”

What?

Even though no one said anything, for a moment, it felt like someone had spoken like that.

Receiving the pouring strange looks, Bianca continued to speak without haste.

“It’s taming. The emperor wanted to seize the opportunity to intimidate the new Balroc duke.”

“Oh my god. Is he crazy?”

Was he the commander of the 3rd castle?

He completely blocked my mouth.

I never thought that the princess would openly criticize the imperial family, not the princess, but the emperor, in that way.

He seemed to be unaware that he had just cursed in front of himself.

“But the timing wasn’t right.”

Pretending not to know, Bianca glanced away and continued to speak.

“There’s a wave going on. I think they were trying to question the ability of the new Balroc duke by blaming it on the wave, saying that there was a problem with Balroc’s ability to deal with the wave, or that they were inexperienced in dealing with the wave.”

“Considering your age, which I know is not very old, did you happen to lose your mind?”

This time, the owner of the voice was Kilian, the commander of the 5th castle.

Unlike other commanders, he didn’t make any effort to hide his words and asked Bianca directly.

“I don’t know the exact diagnosis, but it seems there’s something wrong with your head.”

“Madam. Are you okay? Duke, madam……”

Even Hailie looked bewildered at Bianca’s appearance, who turned the tide of the conversation by criticizing the emperor’s madness.

Everyone couldn’t regain their senses, except for one, Jillian.

Jillian was staring at Bianca with a silent gaze.

Under the pouring stares, Bianca spoke confidently.

“The reason I didn’t shout or yell at the emperor is……”

“What is the reason?”

I thought he wouldn’t
“Wasn’t it just a casual story?”

With a subtle smile, Jillian turned his head slowly and solemnly declared to the commanders who were waiting for him,

“Balroc Territory is determined to officially withdraw the oath to the imperial family after this wave.”