The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 210: Confusion at the Imperial Capital Guild [Again]

After seeing Elna off, I hurried back to my room.

There, Finne was waiting for me inside.

Hey, Finne. Sorry, but I will be heading out soon.

Yes. Have a safe trip.

I quickly change into Silvers clothes and put on my mask.

Then, when I was about to head out using transfer magic, I remembered that I have something I forgot to tell Finne.

Thats right. Finne.

Yes?

I might bring a maid back with me. She will be your escort.

My escort? Was it not because it is safe that Al-sama sent Sebas-san and the others out?

Well, I will explain later.

With that said, I transferred to the Adventurer Guild. If I conveniently show up at the Guild at the right time, some might get suspicious, so I hide and observe the situation from nearby.

Then, I saw Elna enter the Guild. There are only a few knights waiting for her outside. The rest are probably preparing their horses and food supply right now.

So Elna alone will negotiate with Silver huh.

Silver! If you are here then come out! I, Elna von Amsberg, have arrived!

Sh, She came to pick a fight!!??

The child prodigy of the Amsberg house came to challenge him!!??

Damn it! Even though she is a knight, she resorts to a surprise attack huh!?

Wheres Silver!? If we sacrifice him she should calm down!

So the day finally comes huhI thought that masked man would be able to do it someday

Oi! Dont give up yet! If we stay at the Guild we will die alright!

For the time being lets escape! Dont stay near her alright! You might get a holy sword flying your way if you met eyes with her you know!!

I, If I offer this meat, will she let me off.

You idiot! Thats the Hero you know! Like hell she would let you off with that tiny piece of meat.what she wants is Silvers meat.Im sure he touched her reverse scale or something.

Why the hell does a Hero have a reverse scale!?

Like hell I know! That guy always has a foul mouth so he probably mentioned her small breasts or something! That damn guy!! He should have known that something is better off not saying out loud!

Thats right! If you bad-mouthed her then at least give her a few praises for a change! Like thats a wonderful Holy Sword or hey, your eyes are so sharp or something!

It was the picture of hell inside.

The adventurers who had been drinking alcohol since morning sobered up at the sight of Elna.

They knock down the table in a hurry and use it as a barricade so that they can escape Elnas line of sight.

It seems they are completely treating her like a monster here.

For them to casually pour oil into the fire like this, as expected of the adventurers huh.

Seriously..adventurers are really odd in the head huh.!

Hey, she suddenly got angry!? Praise her! Quick!

Y, Your hair is nice and long isnt it!

Right right! Its super pink! It will surely stand out no matter where you go!

I think that your personality is better than Silver, Maam!

Thats right! I especially like the fact that you dont wear a mask!

You could even change the terrain when you beat that Spirit Turtle too!

As expected of you who cant even adjust your own power, Maam!

I heard that she has been something like an attendant of a prince you know!

That surely cant be imitated!

I like how you casually beat 10 knights in Rondine, Maam!

I also like how you cant read the mood as well!

I also, also, uhh.Oi! Theres nothing left!

Think of something! We can use Silvers rude actions as our cover too!

I wonder when they will notice that their praises are no better than bad-mouthing her.

Elnas shoulders are quivering.

In this situation, I wouldnt be surprised if the Guild building is reduced to rubble.

Then, the usual receptionist calls out to Elna apologetically.

My deepest apologies..Captain Amsberg. What kind of business do you have with the Guild today?

I am looking for Silver but it seems hes not here right now. I wonder if I can do some clean up while waiting for him.

Saying so, Elna slowly reaches for her sword.

The adventurers screamed at that sight and some of them even started foaming and collapsed.

S, Silver is like a phantom you know!

Hes a shady guy who can show up out of nowhere you know!

He is not here, Maam! Please forgive us!

Thats right! If I have to bet who will win if you and Silver fight, I will readily bet on you, Maam!

YOU!? Didnt you say that the Hero couldnt possibly catch up with Silvers transfer magic just the other day!?

Th, thats old news!

Thus, an ugly infighting begins.

Seriously, I cant feel the sense of tension from these guys as always.

They love fooling around without caring about any form of etiquette. They really live as they like.

Well, I like them exactly because that is how they are though.

With that in mind, I transferred to the Guilds entrance and slowly walked in from the front.

It looks like you are looking for me. Female Hero.

Yeah, there is a place I have to get to in a hurry. I will have you transfer us.

Starting giving me orders out of the blue huh. What is in it for me?

This much is fine with you right.

Saying so, Elna tossed three coins at me.

They were rainbow-colored coins.

Rainbow Coin. it is the highest grade of imperial currency, and three of them are the standard fee to hire an SS-rank adventurer for a quest.

There are not many who can pay such a fee so readily though.

Rainbow coins!?

This my first time seeing one.

And theres three of them.

This is like Elna. These coins probably came from her personal money. Still, this is not the amount of money that anyone can easily produce even for Elna. She probably determined that she absolutely needed Silvers cooperation this time.

Thats why I simply tossed them back to Elna.

I dont mind transferring you but I dont want your money. I dont want people to start thinking that I will do anything as long as I am given the fee you see.

He returned it!!??

Is that guy crazy after all!?

Wasnt it because he couldnt properly see the color of the coins because of the mask..?

Ignoring the adventurers who are saying whatever they want, I extend my hand out for Elna.

Elna, who knew what I was asking for, immediately gave me a map.

Can you transfer me and my knights to the marked places on this map?

I can do that. Do you want me to open the gates to all of these places?

Just three is fine. The three Corps under my command will search it one by one!

Saying so, Elna heads out of the Guild. The Imperial Knights are lining up outside waiting for her.

She straddled the horse that was prepared for her.

Since the festival is still ongoing, people are starting to make noises.

In front of the knights and the crowding people, I opened three transfer gates.

You have my thanks. Tentatively.

I see. I will accept it then. Tentatively.

you already know our objective anyway right? Wont you come with us?

I am busy too you see. I will leave that side to you. As long as you are there, there shouldnt be anything to worry about.

Hearing that, Elna quietly muttered Right, and led her men through the transfer gate.

As long as the opponents strength is unknown, it is wise to not disperse your troops more than necessary.

Time is certainly of the essence but it doesnt mean that she should allow her men to be defeated one by one.

So the minimum number she would disperse her men would be one Corp each.

She is being quite careful. There should be nothing to worry about if I leave this to Elna.

Accompanying her is one of the viable plans but in the off chance that something happens in the capital while I am away, I will not be able to deal with it.

Alright then.

I muttered so and transferred away.

The destination is the castle. However, it is not my room.

I walk down the corridor and head toward my destination.

In front of the room, the person I wanted to meet and Orihime were chatting.

The barrier in the throne room was made up of multiple barriers through delicate and exquisite balance..it seems that the Empire really doesnt understand the value of such a barrier huh, Prime Minister?

My deepest apology. It was due to an emergency. Is it possible to repair it?

Repairing it is impossible. I will have to reconfigure everything from scratch. It will cost you, you know?

We have already prepared the appropriate compensation.

Saying so, Franz lowered his head to Orihime.

The best barrier user on the continent. Many countries desire a barrier made personally by the Celestial Princess. However, the Celestial Princess does not often offer such a service.

The fact that she is willing to do it for the Empire is not because she can obtain the appropriate reward for her work but because Orihime personally likes the Empire.

It is easy to forget but Orihime is a super VIP on the continental scale.

Then, Orihime noticed my presence and visibly frowned.

MuMu! Isnt that Silver! How dare you leave me alone back then!

Forgive me. I thought that you wanted to sightsee around the Empire.

What? So thats how it is? Certainly, I had fun on my trip back! Umu! You are forgiven!

So easy.

While thinking so inside, I turned my eyes to Franz.

Franz seemed to understand my intention and politely bid farewell to Orihime and open the door to his room.

Do you have business with me?

Of course. I just used my transfer magic for the Imperial Knights earlier.

You have my gratitude. As expected of the SS-rank adventurer. Allow me to thank you as the Prime Minister of the Empire.

I dont want your gratitude. If you are the Prime Minister then I want you to do something appropriate to your position.

Hou? You are saying that I havent been doing my job?

I will not let you say that you have already forgotten what happened in the East. The Emperor was targeted when the Imperial Knights were away from the Emperors side. If I havent intervened there, who knows what could happen.

Certainly. I was careless back then. However, afterward, we have recalled the Imperial Knights to His Majestys side at the capital.

But right now, those Imperial Knights are now away from the capital again.

The Imperial Knight Order consists of 13 Knight Corps.

Three of them headed out as Leos reinforcement and two headed for the border.

In terms of numbers, that was only 5 Corps. However, right now almost none of the Upper Corps remain in the Capital.

You are anxious about the remaining Imperial Knights? What could you possibly be afraid of, Silver?

I am not afraid. I am worried. Unfortunately, I have no trust in the Imperial Army ever since the summon of the Demons in the South. There was someone in the army who tried to use the kidnapped children as a weapon of war. And now, there is a turmoil rising from inside the castle. Do you really think that there is no traitor in your ranks?

..I will refrain from commenting on that.

I see. Then let me be clear. In the case that Gordon Lakes Adler betrays the Empire out of the desire for the throne, what would you do?

Why did you specifically bring up His Highness Gordon?

He has a strong influence over the army and is familiar with the internal working of the castle. Moreover, I witnessed it first-hand how he joyfully tried to start a civil war. He is the most suspicious man in the Imperial Family. You must have been on guard against him as well.

There is no need for an outsider like you to remind me of that. This is our problem. However, it would be rude of me to turn you away. One thing that I can say is that [His Majesty the Emperor] doesnt think that any of his children would betray him. After all, that esteemed person thinks that his children know full well the worth of the Empire.

The fact that Franz emphasized Father would mean that he himself has a different idea.

Thats fine.

There is no problem if Father decided to believe in us, his children. It is not strange both as a parent and as an emperor. It is exactly because of that that he has his subordinates by his side.

If Franz is with him, he should be able to manage.

That is all I wanted to say. I will excuse myself now.

Silver. I have a question for you as well. If a civil war truly occurs, which side will you be on?

Thats a stupid question. I am always on the side of the people.

I see. That was indeed a stupid question. Forgive me.

Thus, I left Franzs room.

After that, I transferred to my room and removed Silvers clothes.

Al-sama, where is maid-san you talked about?

Ah, I will go fetch her now. Well, I will have to persuade her first though.

Persuade?

Yeah, she has no reason to get involved with the Empire anymore after all. Well, she is in a position where she can only wait to be recruited though.

You have a bad smile on your face you know?

Really? I will be careful.

Alright, lets start the preparation for this side, shall we?

If the abduction of the Saint ended up as only a smokescreen, something truly terrible will surely follow after all.