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Although my vision is narrow with the hood that Master Cyrillos put on me in front of the royal palace, I walk the streets of the royal capital for the first time in my life under that hood.
"The Chentro Kingdom is located in the center of the world. It's a circular city with the royal palace in the center, followed by the noble district and the commoner district in order. We're heading to the eastern noble district now. This is the western district, so we have to walk a bit, but... Today is for Lady Maria, so let's speed up a little. Please keep your mouth closed so you don't bite your tongue. Now then, Lord Cosimo, follow me."
With a shout of "Haa!", Master Cyrillos ran the horse, so I inevitably had to lean my back against Master Cyrillos' chest, but perhaps because of his muscles or because his core is firm, the stability is outstanding.
Taking advantage of this, I looked around and saw a cityscape reminiscent of medieval Europe.
The name noble district is not just for show. Houses at the mansion level are lined up here and there.
The middle of the road is for carriages and horses to pass through, like a roadway, so people are walking on the edge of the road, which is a step higher than the roadway.
Most of those people are butlers and maids.
Some people are carrying large luggage, perhaps merchants.
I was fascinated by the Chentro's royal capital, which I had never seen before.
While observing the city like that, Master Cyrillos slowed down the horse he was running, perhaps because we had entered the eastern district from the western district.
"Have we arrived already?"
"No, the mansion we're aiming for is a little further, but we'll walk from here because horses are conspicuous."
"I'll take care of the horse here. Lord Raymond... You're going to pick up Maria-san, aren't you? I don't even have to ask."
At Bossa's exasperated voice, I nodded once.
Master Cyrillos also winked at Bossa as if he understood.
"Then, Lord Cosimo, I'll leave the horse to you. If something happens, I'll entrust Lord Raymond to you, so please prepare to escape quickly. If necessary, I'll be the rearguard."
As Master Cyrillos said that, he squatted down on the spot and untied the string that was fixing me and Master Cyrillos' body.
"Now then, how shall we enter the Cassinelli residence?"
Master Cyrillos continued to put my hood back on and tidy up my clothes.
While looking at us, Bossa frowned again.
"Eh, are you that unplanned?"
"Honestly, I thought we should just barge in."
"Ha!? You were thinking of a frontal breakthrough against someone who might have kidnapped Maria-san!?"
"Yes, well. It's okay. Even so, I think I know my value."
Maria was kidnapped, in all likelihood, it's related to me.
In this case, depending on how the other party treats Maria, I have no choice but to act to some extent in accordance with the other party's wishes.
I will never forgive the other party if they try to harm Maria in any way.
But, that's a separate issue from whether I will listen to them or not.
If Maria is harmed because I don't accept the other party's opinion, I will obey even if it's humiliating.
If that's the case, it's still better because I just have to listen to what the other party says.
Hostages have no meaning if they are not alive, so she shouldn't be dead yet.
If I, as bait, come there?
I'll be separated from Master Cyrillos, but first of all, my life won't be in danger.
Master Cyrillos can protect himself even alone.
Depending on the other party's response, I'll be returned to the royal palace anyway, let alone Maria.
Once I know that Maria is at the Cassinelli residence, I just have to ask General Baltzar.
I can buy time in the meantime.
I tugged at Master Cyrillos' clothes.
"...I refuse."
"I haven't said anything yet."
"I can guess most of it. I've been watching over you since you were born."
"Even so, I'll be in trouble if you don't agree. I won't be killed. You understand, right?"
I don't know how Cassinelli will move, but if he kidnapped Maria to lure me out, he should take action.
Once I know that, I want Master Cyrillos to help Maria.
If it's just Master Cyrillos alone, he can recapture Maria no matter how many guards there are.
Even if I get caught in the process, I won't be harmed.
"I can only ask Cyrillos-sensei. Please prioritize Maria. I don't like saying it this way, but I can't move freely as long as Maria is on the other side."
What am I saying, after getting her involved.
"............I understand. But, I won't leave Lord Raymond behind. I'll take Maria-dono out while holding you. I'll protect both you and Maria-dono. So, I want Lord Raymond to stop the habit of giving up on yourself."
I nodded lightly at Master Cyrillos, who took my hand and said that as if pleading.
I can't promise, though.
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