chapter 88

Prior to joining the Northern Division, both Camila and Zeke were mercenaries . Therefore, each of them had some experience in traveling . Jill herself didn’t like camping or night patrols because they were the enemy of her skin, but since she was used to it, there was a degree of comfort .

“Not only is it a great moment, the food is also delicious~ isn’t His Majesty too awesome~”

He was able to instantly identify which plants were edible, combine the seasonings he had brought with him, and also picked out some weeds that’d be delicious if cooked . In fact, he was able to do it with ease…

“Zeke, you’re retiring early? Wait, Lawrence, you too?”

“I can’t keep my eyes open…”

The person recommended by Jill laughed . Fumu, Camila nodded—it actually wasn’t that strange for a person to still be awake at that hour . In fact, Listeard’s subordinates were chatting a small distance away .

Zeke, who twisted a branch and threw it into the campfire, turned back .

“How about the tents of Captain and the other?”

“Haddy is keeping watch at the door while Sauté is sleeping with me . ”

“…That’s, what’s that? A chicken? …How strange . ” Said Lawrence .

A fire was good for warding off beasts, but the smoke could give away their location . Therefore, the tents were set away from the fire and located in secluded places between the trees .

However, Lawrence’s concern was only reasonable—not only was a cute teddy bear guarding the tent, there was also a chicken sleeping inside it .

Being honest, Haddy counted as a trap, but she wasn’t going to tell him that . After all, he wasn’t on her side yet .

“Both are the important charms of Jill-chan, received from His Majesty~” Said Camila .

“If that’s the case, you’re supposed to hug it as you sleep… and, it seems that Her Majesty the Dragon Princess also raising a chicken…” Said Lawrence .

“Say no more . I mean, the chicken’s name already says a lot . By the way, of course its godmother is Captain . ” Said Zeke .

Lawrence wisely followed Zeke’s words and gently looked away .

“She’s quite an interesting person… on the other hand, I have about two to three plans towards how we should carry on for the night…”

“Stop counting them . ”

“There’s no need for that~ I’m keeping watch so nothing will happen . I do hope this night will pass without any incidents~”

“It’s unclear whether this whole thing is a trap or not . ” Said Lawrence .

By intending to perform a search, the person in question had affirmed the possibility of a trap .

“Even if it’s a trap, Crown Prince Vissel might not even be an ally in the first place . Georg may have overlooked him because Vissel was on his side all along . There are many possibilities, I can’t help but think about them . Well, either way, isn’t this actually the best method?”

“Best method? You can say that even though His Majesty is here~?”

Lawrence picked up one of the branches he had collected for the fire and drew a square on the ground .

“Let’s assume that it is indeed a trap . Suppose you left this matter to both His Majesty Listeard and Her Majesty Elynsia . If such is the case, then even I can enter Noitral while posing as an ally . ”

“… That sucks . We’d get destroyed from the inside . ”

“Now, put the Emperor in the equation . Since we consist of a small number, they’ll try to seize the Emperor . After all, their original purpose has always been one—to capture the Emperor . Once the Emperor is captured, His Majesty Listeard and Her Majesty Elynsia will have no choice but to surrender . Then, there’d be no one else who would fight for the Emperor—well, except for the Dragon Princess . ”

Camila didn’t deny his ruthless assertions . Zeke listened attentively .

“It seems that the Emperor himself is aware of this truth, hence why he decided to come out . It’s the best, and not to mention, fastest method to detect traps and minimize damage; an eye-opener . ”

“The same goes for you~”

“Did the Dragon Empress say anything about me?”

“I was told to ensure your proper return to Kratos because you have an older sister~”

Being told straightforwardly by Camila, Lawrence blinked and then smiled .

“…I got found out . But, seriously?”

“In the first place, is it safe for you to remain here? What about your sister? How is she?” Said Zeke .

Camila was grateful for Zeke’s denseness when it came to such times .

Lawrence replied—he didn’t seem upset in the slightest .

“Her letter has arrived—she said she’s doing fine and there’s no need for me to worry . It seems that the Southern King isn’t interested in my sister as of now . ”

“As of now? Then, is she in the rear palace?”

“There are mountains of beautiful men and women in that palace . My Sister’s birthplace throws the King into bad mood, I think . Also, the Southern King is currently interested in a young boy . ”

Zeke stuck his tongue out .

“That’s just—… how to say it, it doesn’t sound like your sister will be noticed soon . ”

“The way you put it sounds optimistic . Back in Kratos, there were a lot of people telling me to give up . ”

“Well, they can say that because it’s none of their business~”

Lawrence laughed and began to write something on the ground . Camila who looked at it blinked . Zeke narrowed his eyes .

“Oi . ”

With his free hand, Lawrence placed his index finger in front of his lips . It was a signal to keep silent . Then, the raised finger was directed to the sky .

Zeke and Camila trained their eyes to the sky .

Camila, whose weapon was a bow, had good eyes . After the fire’s smoke had vanished, she was the first person to notice a glow in the night sky .

A Dragon Knight…! Furthermore, he’s riding a Red Dragon!? Could it be, another of the Rave royal family’s Dragon Knights!?