Princess Reincarnation

"Monster"

The speed of the wagon had decreased while down the slope, but it had started to increase again. Looks like we've already passed through the gap.

With the sound of wheels like they were going to sound for music, I recalled the Commander's words.

When Lutz and I nodded in agreement with the prince's request for help without the slightest hesitation, the Commander took out a folded piece of paper, and spread out the old parchment, revealing a map.

In the north of the Nayvel Kingdom, there is a belt of rugged mountains, a natural border with four kingdoms clustered around it.

The shortest escape route from our kingdom to Sckellz requires crossing the mountain, he said.

No matter what route Niklas took, it was impossible to escape without the help of the neighboring kingdom, but if he passed through the mountain road, he could reduce the journey to a minimum.

Compared to the highways in the open plains, there was also a slight visible danger. However, since there was no way to escape, the possibility that he would use an unknown route was not out of the question.

That's where I made my appearance, my master came in.

He dropped three magic stones into Lutz's palm. They allowed him to shoot fireballs, so after he showed proper resistance and he was hit, he had to aim for the sky.

If we are on a mountain road, do it after we start climbing for an hour. If we are on the highway, then when we pass through a city. Views are more likely to be obstructed, so we have to rely on surrounding sounds and ground level to make our judgments.

To let our enemies off guard, we were taught how to use visible weapons, so that when it came time to act, we did not use magic at all.

For that reason, Lutz was entrusted with magic stones with attributes that had absolutely nothing to do with him. I was warned not to join the precaution.

Even when we were confined within the castle, the reason we did not put up a great fight was for the sake of tricking our colleagues into believing that as long as we were powerful, our strength would be suppressed.

The fruit of our efforts? They gave up on bringing the princess with us. If there are two of us, they believe it will be easy to have one another to control the other.

With His Majesty clinging to the princess, it was impossible for them to get him in the first place. There was no safer place in the entire kingdom than the princess's current room.

His Majesty had promised that he would never let anything happen to him.

That's why we're going to do everything we can. We will fight. We're going to fight.

We will be back . To where he's waiting for us.

“…………”

Chilly .

Something cold touched my wrist.

From behind, Lutz had created a small blade of ice and slipped it between his hand and the rope. I kept the knife in my palm like that and slipped it up and down. I pretended to change the direction my body was facing and cut the rope at my feet, then gathered the heat in my hands and vaporized the ice.

All you have to do is wait.

If we were traveling through the highway, the horses would be replaced with new ones in the cities along the way. By choosing the shortest route, they were forced to use the same route.

The horses were already at their limit, but not even allowed a momentary pause. I assumed that we would soon meet someone else.

If the people waiting near the national border between the Sckellz and Vint Kingdoms are hired, then we might need to march as far as the castle.

I want to avoid it. The closer we got to the DPR building, the lower our chances of escape were.

But nothing is certain. The king has taken pains to get his toys, we. Will he really leave them in the hands of people whose loyalty cannot even be guaranteed? Moreover, after passing through the two kingdoms, he might have predicted it was not an easy task to make progress with so many lifting up the rear, he said, so he would probably send someone he could trust .. For example, an army under his direct control. Is my mind too simple?

"It won't be long" whispered Niklas.

“……”

Lifting up the cover, he narrowed the passing scene.

“Finally, what I've been waiting for will begin. I can say goodbye to the life that was humiliated behind me because of my poverty, about my family who only held the title of earl. ”

I saw evidence of no guilt or remorse in the feverish glow emanating from his eyes. As per the scene a young man embraces the hope of a whole new life in his bright eyes; rather strange to look at.

"Fiend" muttered Lutz in a cold voice.

"What?"

Unfortunately, Niklas heard it. But even with the man glaring at her, Lutz did not flinch, and she looked back at the man with eyes cold enough to match her voice.

“You're inhuman. ”

"Huh. What are you trying to say? The devil here is you, isn't it? Lutz Eilenberg's. ”

"And you too . You betray everyone and throw away everything you have. Your homeland, your king, your family and your friends. Without the slightest bit of regret, and no conscience to speak of. Such a person can no longer be called a 'human,' right? ”

“……”

Secretly, Niklas kicked Lutz on the shoulder.

"———!"

Lutz groaned in pain.

Emotionlessly, Niklas stomped on Lutz's head.

"really ridiculous. You think they qualify to be called family and friends? It was just trash holding me back, trash that would not acknowledge my superiority. But…"

He dropped the soles of his feet with even greater force as he erupted in complaints. In the empty space of his eyes, his expression became increasingly erratic.

"…what did you say? The person you should preach about not having his place to live in is yourself, right? ”

It is sad, he said with a smile. Does it hurt? You deserve to be praised for not backing down, but who made me angry?

His hand stopped on the sword hanging on his waist.

Niklas won't kill us, but this looks really bad. What the hell am I doing? How can I stop it?

I can't use magic. If I bump my body into him, does it distract him to me?

I desperately tried to get up, and that's when …

VOICES

The wagon shook violently, stopping.

Looks like we've reached the delivery point.

"You're having a narrow escape," said Niklas annoyedly, releasing his hand from his sword. Lifting up the cover, he's out.

Looking at his backward back, my strength was drained, and I let out a long sigh.

"Lutzes. You should calm down. ”

"The ass pisses me off …"

"How old are you?"

Lutz turned around, there was no intention to reflect on her actions. Stupid kid

"Get out!"

Right after our conversation ended, people dressed in all black climbed up and cursed us, seemingly ready to drag us off the train.

The area was still dimly lit, but dawn must have been close as the eastern sky was starting to clear. We must have been close to the foot of the mountain, because we were surrounded by trees, not having an unobstructed view.

After I confirmed our surroundings, people pushed us out from behind.

"So you're here. My king is waiting for you. ”

A strong man is waiting.

He was a knight on a great war horse, all of whom wore armor. There must be ten of them.

Adjusting to a kingdom better known for its thirst for war, everyone gathered looked extremely strong. However, their superiority does not seem to extend to their brains. They seem the type to dampen the opposition with force.

Well, if their heads worked properly, they wouldn't swear allegiance to the king nut, would they? The nation and those who make a living in it never look back on their actions, only choosing to focus on expanding their territory when they should have immediately replaced the foolish king.

"Come on. ”

With people standing on both sides, they grabbed my arm.

Lutz is also restrained.

In that second.

"Don't move!"

Hearing that voice, those who were hidden simultaneously appeared.

Soldiers with swords and bows were ready to surround the entire area. Since when?! and the discomfort spread throughout Sckellz's army.

“This is the power of our kingdom. You will not be forgiven for trespassing. ”

"Silly!! Why Vint Kingdom … !! ”Niklas stuttered in shock, all the colors dried from his face.

Indeed, the banner raised by the surrounding soldiers did not belong to the Nayvel Kingdom but to its neighbor, the Vint Kingdom.

Furthermore, these armored people were not border guards, but knights from the royal city order themselves.

The man who was likely their commander turned a sharp look towards us, but spoke to the boy under his guard who was standing behind him.

"Your Majesty, I deeply apologize for involving you in this matter. ”

"No . The one who unreasonably told you to leave was me. ”

The heavenly look of the boy referred to as His Majesty looked like a painted angel emerging from a religious painting. With golden hair that looked like it had been spun from the sunlight, and blue eyes, from the looks of it alone, this brat and the princess were like two peas. However, the air they emitted was completely different.

His blue eyes resembled the deep sea, and something terrifying and unknown lurked at its base.

“You cannot ignore the actions of these brash men who dared to trample on the power of another kingdom. Don't mind me, and please do your job. It seems the two boys are tied up. Please take care of them. ”

This boy who spoke with incredible composure went to study in the neighboring kingdom, Second Prince of the Nayvel Kingdom — Johan von Werfald.

"Can't, this .. ridiculous," Niklas said anxiously in the presence of someone who should never have been in a place like this.

Eyes wide open in shock, a streak of sweat slid down the side of his face. The hand holding the hilt of his sword trembled uncontrollably.

Niklas retreated with unstable footsteps, and tripped over the roots of the tree.

Eyes were fixed on the stumbling figure, and Prince Johan squinted at him suspiciously. Whatever he thought, he held his chin with his fingers and seconds passed without a word.

And then, after blinking her eyes a few times, she said, Ahh.

"Niclas. ”

"!!"

"Your Majesty, do you know him …?"

“Niklas von Buelow. Royal Knights of my kingdom .. Niklas, why are you here? "

“……”

With blue eyes that seemed to be able to see everything that was on him, Niklas gulped.

He desperately searched for an excuse, but I wonder if he had noticed?

Whatever he did, he was already in checkmate.

How was the military exercise done with such perfect timing, and to double the magic, Second Prince Nayvel was even in the same camp?

It was of all the routes he could take, for Niklas to choose that route clearly. That the Vint knights had time to hide themselves at the location even before the army from Sckellz arrived. It felt like a miracle had been put together.

All according to plan.

Niklas involuntarily played according to the script, manipulated by the prince who was guarding his younger sister inside the castle, and the prince who was standing in front of him now.

"The colors of the children .. They resemble the children of witches my brother wrote in his letter. ”

“……”

“Why did you tie them up? Why are you with our enemy? Answer me, Niklas von Buelow! ”

Driven more into a corner by His Majesty's words, Niklas' shoulders trembled in shock.

Eyes blazing desperately, he threw them down. Shaking like a scolded child, he bit his lower lip.

“. ”

"So you have been turned into a traitor in your kingdom? You, the heir of the earl family with a proud legacy! ”The prince said with a contemptuous tone.

"Shut up!" Shouted Niklas. "Shut up, shut up, shut up !!"

He shook his head once, as if wanting to rid him of the Devil, and grabbed Lutz who was standing next to him.

"!"

His sword came free with a wild swing, and he attached a knife to Lutz's neck.

"********!"

"Don't move! Unless you're okay with what might happen to this brat? ”Niklas barking, his breathing is rough.

Snarling like a threatening dog, he stared at his surroundings.

"You're coming too!"

Imitating Niklas, the warrior from Sckellz violently grabbed my arm. He also pressed his sword against my neck, then pushed me in front of His Majesty and the others.

"If you don't want to regret what happened to these people, don't come any closer!"

What a typical line of criminals.

I was so disgusted that I couldn't hold my breath, but I knew how serious the situation was that I left my face blank. On the other hand, my friend could not feel the atmosphere at all.

"You're so loud! You don't need to shout in my ears, ”he said nonchalantly while covering his ears, face twisted in displeasure.

I couldn't help but smile wryly with Lutz so smoothly showing off her unattached hand.

"You …!"

“Are you not a bit stupid? We are no longer suitable to be held hostage. ”

My ay! he sighed, dramatically shrugged his shoulders excessively in disappointment, and looked down at the ground.

He gave me a slow blink. As soon as his eyes opened again, it had changed from ordinary indigo to silvery gray.

A hollow sound pierced through the air as the sword was sent flying from Niklas.

"What— ?!"

As Lutz firmly stomped on the ground, something resembling a thick fog spread out from underneath, freezing the feet of Niklas and his group in an instant.

“How can you use … ?! Isn't that pressed ?! ”

"Oh, this?" Lutz asked, pointing at the thing fixed around his neck. Using a finger to remove the clasp, it was very easy to slip off and fall to the ground. “As you can see, it's fake. ”

He smiled innocently, but with a sweep of his hand, countless ice chips appeared, swooping down on the people.

"Uwahhhh !!!"

Lutz looked like she was being violent to vent her anger. I gave him one look, and let out a long sigh.

“Don't make a mess first without me. ”

With all my might, I pulled the rope apart, burning his corpse with the fire I gathered in my palm.

"EEEE!"

The man holding me pushed me away from him to create some distance between us.

Purifying the surrounding air, I allowed the flame I was burning to spread. Seeing the blue flames burning in my hands, those people screamed.

"A-they ... monsters … !!!"

In response to the words of the pale and trembling men, Lutz and I looked at each other at the same time.

Gaz cooled down, we spat out our response on them.

"The monster? It's too late to realize that now. ”

“These monsters are very coveted, right? By Yourlord. ”