“These men… they came to kill Princess Rainy.”

“......”

“......”

“......”

Even as they listened to my words, the three men maintained composure, suppressing any change in their expressions. They were perceptive enough, unlike Natalie or Silena, to understand my implication.

More importantly, the hero himself, already familiar with the original story, was likely prepared to act even without my warning.

“...Understood.”

“...Right.”

“Yes.”

Each responded with a short acknowledgment, nodding in unison. As I moved back, they launched forward like the wind.

-Whoosh!

-Swish!

-Thunk!

“...What?!”

The vice-captain, who had been too complacent, assuming we would simply hand over …