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The moment Charlotte’s name came out of Seria’s mouth, Hermel tilted his head, not understanding why Charlotte’s name came out here.

“Charlotte? Why?”

In the end, Hermel, unable to hold back his doubts, frowned at Seria’s words and expressed doubts.

It wasn’t because he didn’t believe Ceria’s words, and it wasn’t a question coming from an unconditional belief that Charlotte couldn’t do that.

This was because there were too many gaps and questions left to just believe.

“There’s no reason for that.”

Putting aside whether Charlotte has the power to do so, there is no reason for someone who just recently held a banquet and parted ways with a smile to suddenly cause such a catastrophe.

Hermel’s question was very natural, and Jin also nodded and agreed with Hermel’s words.

Seria nodded and responded to the two’s reactions.

“It’s not unreasonable to think that way. I would have had the same reaction. If I hadn’t seen it before, I’m sure… .”

As Seria said that, she recalled the scene she saw in the dark hallway outside the banquet hall.

A clay-like thing that boiled and took the shape of a human face, screaming with a distorted face――

Frowning at such a terrible memory, Seria slowly took a deep breath, gathered her emotions, and opened her mouth again.

“… Phew. sorry. Anyway, to continue the story, the owner of that clay is Charlotte La Rochelle.”

Hermel crossed his arms and frowned as he saw Ceria repeating the same words.

Seeing the appearance that seemed to urge her to speak quickly, Seria smiled bitterly, nodded, and told everything that had happened on the day of the banquet.

Charlotte took her to a hallway where she was rarely seen, called a maid who was passing by and brutally murdered her, and… .

Even the fact that she brought out something like mud out there and showed her that she wished everyone misfortune.

“――This is what happened that day.”

Hermel and Jin, who heard the whole story, both responded that it was difficult to believe it.

Hermel frowned and touched his forehead, while Jin touched the back of his neck and remained silent.

“So… . Now, based on your personal experience, are you telling me to believe that Charlotte is the culprit?”

“It’s natural not to believe it. I also don’t intend to tell you to believe that alone. In the end, it’s not even accurate physical evidence, it’s just speculation.”

“――Ha, I’m glad you know that you’re talking nonsense.”

Seeing Hermel talking with a empty smile, Seria nodded. Because it was a completely understandable reaction.

In a situation where each side is fighting for no time to come, anyone would react that way if you told them that there was a way to overcome the situation based solely on personal experience.

“… … .”

‘Charlotte may be the real culprit, but why do I feel this way… .’

Of course, Hermel’s intentions were a little different.

Jin, who had been standing in the background as if watching, quietly came out and spoke when Hermel kept his mouth shut and didn’t say anything.

“Hmm, so… . The fact that you said that now, doesn’t that mean you also have a way to prove it?”

“Yes. Of course, I have no intention of telling you to trust me with just this. I know very well that that is unreasonable.”

Seria nodded and continued speaking.

“But fortunately, there are people in the royal capital who can support my words.”

In response, Hermel noticed something was strange and blinked, and Jin, who was talking, couldn’t believe his ears and asked again.

“… No, wait a minute. field? Did you say people, not people?”

“Yes. People.”

Seeing Seria speaking so confidently, Jin couldn’t hide his embarrassment and stuttered.

“Umm… . Is that so… . Um, so. Those people… .”

“They are rebels.”

Immediately after the answer came out, the two puzzles that came to Jin and Hermel’s minds quickly fell into place.

Hermel, who was the first to clean up, uncrossed his arms and looked at Ceria and said.

“So. There must have been rebels in Charlotte’s domain, so they must have been in contact with them in some way. Is this it?”

“It would have happened either because we lost contact or because we were drunk. If what I say is false, there must be rebels from the Duchy of Rochelle still out there somewhere.”

“… This is definitely worth checking out.”

“That’s right… . Well then, should I just bring in a rebel and ask him about it?”

“Rather than bringing in just anyone, it would be quicker to bring in the person in charge of contact, an executive, or the head and ask.”

“Officers and heads… . under. I’m not sure if the people who gritted their teeth and started a rebellion will tell the truth, but whatever, they’ll get their money’s worth.”

Hermel said that and looked at Jin, who nodded and called the soldier who was standing guard and told him to bring in the leader of the rebel army who had been imprisoned by the rebels.

And after a while. A soldier brought Cromwell, who was bound, and the soldier who kneeled in front of Jean and Hermel saluted and immediately left the place.

Cromwell, who was tied up and kneeling in front of the two people, slowly raised his head and frowned at the two people standing in front of him.

“Ha… . Who is this? When I asked who was calling me, it was the amazing princess and her loyal dog.”

“I thought he was a serious guy who could communicate well since he was a staff member of the rebel army, but he was just a brat.”

“You brat… . So, is it true that the princess is acting as king in her place because there is only a child left to do the work?”

Hermel, who was quietly looking down at the scene, sighed with a pitiful look on his face.

“Stop such trivial provocations, right? Even if we do that, we’ll just get tired.”

“Aren’t the leader of the rebel army and the princess of the kingdom tired just by looking at each other?”

“Right now, we are both like rats in a poison. If you think about being outside, isn’t there something to be tired about?.”

Cromwell was silent for a moment at Hermel’s words, then smiled and said.

“Ah, are you talking about something out there? If it were clay that had the power to wipe out all of you nobles and royals living in silence, then ha, I would rather welcome it.”

“Lies must also be believable. I was so scared of being covered in mud and dying that I ran away all the way to the royal capital, but now I’m welcome. Phew… . If you like mud that much, should you throw it down the castle wall?”

“… … .”

The two people glared at each other and fought without retreating an inch, and Seria, who had been sitting quietly, opened her mouth and broke the tense battle.

“If it’s okay, can I talk to you in person?”

“You?”

Hermel frowned at Ceria’s words and looked at her, and Ceria nodded slowly at his gaze.

Hermel, who looked at the scene for a moment, sighed and moved to the side, and only then was Seria able to face Cromwell.

“Hello.”

“What are you?”

To Cromwell’s sharp reaction, Seria smiled bitterly and responded.

“Someone who can help you get revenge.”

Hermel’s eyes widened at the absurd and absurd answer, he turned his head towards Seria and shouted.

“Hey!! Are you crazy!?”

“Princess, first calm down and listen… .”

Jin tried to calm Hermel down by reminding her that this proposal might simply be an attempt to deceive the other party, and Cromwell fluttered under his eyes at Ceria’s words.

“You’ll help me get revenge?”

“Yes. I can help you.”

“Ha, haha… . Hahahahahaha!!”

Cromwell laughed maniacally. Not only Hermel, but even Ceria, who spoke, could not shake off the feeling of reluctance at the sight of the sight that seemed somewhat maddening.

Cromwell’s laughter, which had been twisting his body for a long time, subsided in an instant, like a string that had stretched to its limit suddenly snapped.

“… Don’t talk nonsense. How can you help me get revenge? Do you know what my revenge is for? Do you know who my revenge should be directed at? If you were thinking of trying to scare me with bullshit, let me tell you that you were wrong!! No, I will tear you apart for talking carelessly about a subject you know nothing about――!!”

“Mariella.”

“Ah――.”

Cromwell, who was about to scream, froze as he gasped at the sound of his mother’s name coming out of Ceria’s mouth.

You shouldn’t panic. This may also be an enemy trap. With that thought in mind, he tried hard to continue speaking, but no matter how hard Cromwell tried to speak, all that came out was a gurgling sound, as if he was being strangled.

“Mia.”

Second, my sister’s name came out of Ceria’s mouth. Cromwell finally opened his mouth.

“How… . The name… .”

“Do you want to talk now?”

Seeing Ceria speaking calmly, Cromwell had no choice but to lower his head.

As the silence continued for a moment, Cromwell, who had been keeping his head down, slowly raised his head.

“… … What are you curious about?”

Another puzzle piece came together.