Liz, who was standing at the end of the corridor, looked at me and bowed.
Haha… Liz, as expected.
We enter the prepared room with Liz’s help.
“W-What the hell happened?”
“Yes… actually, we caught an assassin in Rhinesbrook, which is the border between the Kingdom of Estline and the Carolin Empire.
“”An assassin?!””
My words elicited reactions from Princess Roxanne and Lady Collete.
Princess Roxanne is probably sensitive because she is constantly targeted by assassins.
But Lady Collete… didn’t she react in a different way?
“The assassin is a bit unique. He described himself as the son of a Carolin nobleman, according to Marquess Metzelder, who ruled the city of Rhinesbrook.”
“W-Wait, what does this mean?”
“I’m not sure… Now I don’t know the man’s identity, purpose, or anything else about him…”
Princess Roxanne inquired, and she raised her eyebrows, and I shook my head.
“But, if we question the man claiming to be the nobleman’s son, will we find out…?”
“Unfortunately…”
I told them flatly that the assassin had been killed.
Then…
“Ah…”
“Your Highness, Roxanne?!”
Princess Roxanne pressed her forehead and leaned weakly against the back of her chair. Her face turned blue.
And Lady Collete rushed to her aid.
“… In any case, the kingdom will do everything possible to find out who the man is. Please be aware that there is a chance we will need your assistance with the man’s identity.”
Y-Yes…”
So… I guess that’s all I have to tell her.
We must now be on high alert to ensure that Her Highness Roxanne is not harmed.
“Then, Your Highness Roxanne—I reasoned that it would be better to skip today’s class.”
“Yes… I will…”
“Please be careful, your highness Roxanne.”
Lady Collete supports Roxanne as she staggers out of the room.
Then I noticed it.
Lady Collete’s mouth lifted slightly.
Then, two people disappeared from the room.
“Hanna… Please have Yennie keep an eye on Lady Collete. In some cases, you may be allowed to subdue her right away.”