I don't want to get too close to the Holy Kingdom where Christina appeared, but it looks like the only way to find out what's going on in the Sacred Tomb of Irv is for us to go there in person.
After all, it's a dangerous place where B-rank adventurers are wiped out and never come back, even if they try to get information.
The new members of the Black Cats of the Wind, Elisa and Frederick, also looked depressed and bewildered.
It's the dark side of their country. If they could, they would want it to be a mistake.
「Elisa, Frederick. You guys can wait for us in Austin if you want.」
「No, I feel like I should know. As a Templar knight. And as a people of the Holy Kingdom.」
「As a Knight of the Guard, I feel the same way.」
「I understand.」
We entered the Holy Kingdom by carriage.
Because of Christina's appearance and the "Demonization" incident, Elisa's and our rescue attempt was dismissed by His Holiness the Pope.
However, the fact that the priests are following behind us means that we are still under surveillance. We're being watched very carefully.
「And to that idiot in the back. You'd better keep your voice down and be quiet.」
I say to Letty, who I brought along as cargo.
We're breaking out of here, so no matter how much the Holy Kingdom softens their attitude toward us and says they're cooperating, it's going to be a different matter.
As for O'Neill, I've handed him over to Austin's soldiers as the main suspect in the madness.
He sent threatening letters to the Guild asking for money, which is what he deserved.
I'll make sure he's brought to justice under Austin law.
Letty is also an accomplice to the crime, but as a special agent who was involved in the top-secret Operation Hurricane of Freedom, she would be familiar with the inner workings of the Sacred Tomb of Irv.
That's why I reported it to the head of the academy and got a special permission.
「Oh, Frederick, good to see you back.」
A man who looked exactly like Frederick greeted him from inside the white building and hugged him. However, he was not dressed as a knight, but as a priest.
「Father, ......! I'm sorry to have caused you so much worry.」
「Umu. It is a pleasure to meet you, Alec-dono, and all of you who are accompanying him. I'm Frederick's father, Paulus, the priest.」
「I'm Alec.」
We shake hands with the father in the usual way.
「You will always be welcomed oh the company of heroes and the fiancée of my son's best friend, Elisa. I have received instructions from His Eminence the Pope to treat you with respect.」
「Yes, I really appreciate your kindness.」
「The room assignments have been made the same as before. I'll have a banquet prepared for dinner, but please, feel free to make this place as your home. Oh, and feel free to go out at night. See you at the banquet.」
After Frederick's father disappeared into the hallway, Serina said.
「...... That's a scary welcome.」
「That's right. That's how nervous the Pope must be. The appearance of the Demon King's faction.」
He knows the role of the brave, which is why he has treated us so well.
「So, Alec, what are you going to do?」
Frederick asks me.
「You've prepared a banquet for us. We're going to have a drink today, and tomorrow we're going to check out Irv's tomb.」
「I understood」
The food was [Appraised] and confirmed to be safe, and we had a normal feast.
I heard that they don't eat a lot of meat in the Holy Kingdom, but perhaps they were concerned about the fact that we were adventurers from a different country, so the food was mainly meat dishes and didn't taste bad.
Frederick seemed to have learned his lesson and brought a soundproof magic tool to my bedroom.
「That's all right. But please don't touch Elisa in this house.」
「Well, that's about as good as it gets. Meena, you're my partner today.」
「Yes, I'm honored, Master.」
Meena smiled, wagging her tail.
――The next day, we all left Frederick's mansion together, each of us heading in a different direction under the guise of sightseeing.
We'll have to spread out our tails a bit.
I bought another pair of white robes, used 【Instantaneous Movement】 to effortlessly cover my tracks, and used 【Optical Camouflage】 to remain invisible as I made my way to the Sacred Tomb of Irv.