I'm a princess who doesn't look like a princess.

Ordinary princesses would visit other countries for friendship or entertain state guests visiting Kamgherio, but to be honest, I didn't like that.

If he went to another country, he liked to take the initiative in negotiations and learn serious combat techniques such as swords and magic rather than looking around.

There is no need to check the reports received from the public or the incidents that have occurred.

However, I decided that I had to do it as a responsible position, and I am doing it as a public duty with my father's permission.

I really can't get my head around my father for allowing me to do such a thing.

 

Maybe that's why.

 

I felt a sense of discomfort because I sometimes went there and interacted with many people.

A case that would normally have been treated as an innocent case gave me a kind of inexplicable anxiety.

Four unidentified fainting incidents.

The incident, which occurred during the preparation period for the Hero Festival, was very strange and yet creepy.

Based on the results, no one died, and there were no serious sequelae.

However, the strangeness of this made me feel a sense of crisis.

 

『……』

 

What crosses my mind is the appearance of the devil who appeared in Mealark.

I think of those things that have a terrible malice and a sense of malice that is different from those of other people, and I imagine the worst possible situation.

A half-baked person can't compete with the devil.

This is evidenced by the history of the war-torn past, and if the events taking place in Calmhelio were the work of demons...... Even the elite knights of the kingdom, let alone me, could be incapacitated without even being able to fight.

 

"If these chills were out of whim, that's fine, but if not, we should take action to avoid causing the worst."

 

After thinking about it, I immediately decided to ask for the help of Usato and Suzune, who could fight against demons.

 

●

 

As it turned out, my sense of urgency was correct.

Not only was the devil involved, but I was in a horrible situation where I was under the influence of the devil.

I really didn't notice.

It was as if there was a haze in my thoughts...... In hindsight, it's such an anomaly that you wonder why you didn't notice it. I feel a chill at the fact that I was being implied in the gaps of my thoughts.

 

"It's really terrifying to not even be aware that you've been affected by magic...... What is the devil?"

"Yes, the devil is a terrifying being that can penetrate into the crevices of the human heart."

 

The night after leaving the Kingdom of Lingle.

I was sitting across from Nea Mr./Ms., Suzune-sama and Usato-sama's familiar, in a carriage lit by magic lights, talking about demons.

 

"It's weird that Usato is dealing with it without any particular impact, and you don't have to be so discouraged because you really have to take care of it."

 

Nea Mr./Ms. comforts me when I am depressed.

A hybrid of a vampire and a necromancer. I was surprised when I first found out about it, but when I actually exchanged words with it, it looked like a monster full of humanity.

 

"Did Usato-sama engage demons other than Miarak?"

"yes, it's kind of like a full-blown grudge now."

 

Unbeknownst to us, he was fighting the devil.

Now that he knew the threat of the devil firsthand, his presence became very important. With that in mind, I'm glad I contacted them early.

 

"You're right here, there's no one better qualified to fight against demons than Usato. Because his mental strength is so strong that he can't be directly affected by demons."

"Oh, that's it? Is there a reason for this?"

"It's just that I was trained by hundreds of mental attacks due to circumstances."

 

Isn't that a little???

I feel like I'm doing something that even I, a somewhat tolerant person, shouldn't miss.

Are you kidding? If you look at Suzune-sama next to Mr./Ms., she is also pulling a little.

 

"Also, I can deal with it with magic, and Suzune is the type of person whose personality and existence are not good for demons, so don't worry."

"Hey, Nea, am I being bad at demons because of my existence?"

"You're a brave man and your thoughts are too different, so realize that you're crazy in a different direction from Usato."

"Hmmm."

 

For some reason, Suzune-sama makes a puppy-like voice.

I kind of understood what you were talking about.

As Nea Mr./Ms. treats her roughly, Usato-sama returns from the carriage door.

 

"I've cast healing spells on all the guards outside, Mr./Ms.."

"How was it?"

 

When I ask him with concern, he answers immediately.

 

"As far as I can tell, no one has been affected by the demons, probably the royal castle of Kamherio...... Or maybe it's people who are in a position to be affected."

 

…… Have you invaded the castle?

If that's the case, the situation may be quite bad.

 

"Hmm, does that mean that some of the people in important positions in the Kingdom of Calmhelio may be affected by the demonic ......?"

"Do you get rid of the demonic magic just like I do...... It's not a good way to do it."

"Yes."

 

Mr./Ms. nodded in response to my muttering.

 

"It's not a good idea to let a hidden demon distract us from what we're doing, even if we do, when we find out what the devil is up to."

"We can't be flashy because of our position, so we have to be careful."

"It's like we're going to be exploring the devil's movements and we're going to participate in the Hero Festival."

 

Just as the direction after returning to Calmhelio has been determined, Mr./Ms. Suzune looks at us.

 

"Princess Naia"

"Suzune-sama and Usato-sama, this is not a public place, so you don't have to wear a princess, and I like you too, so you can call me out, I will also call you Mr./Ms.."

"Then I'll call you Naia...... It's time to come into contact with us in Kamherio, is it possible for royalty to support the heroes of a country?"

 

…… I see, I understand the intent of Mr./Ms.'s question.

 

"Yes, match-fixing and gambling with money are prohibited, but if it is only in the form of support, they will not be suspicious if we contact them."

 

I need a reason for contact with Mr./Ms. and Suzune.

At the moment, from the devil's point of view, I shouldn't be considered that threatening.

 

"Huh, then in Calm Herio, Naia's recommendation is to be me and Usato-kun......!!"

"Yes?"

"King Naia...... Mr./Ms. Naia. Seniors are recommended to go through because their words and actions will leap forward."

 

Suddenly, "Oshi"? I'm confused by Mr./Ms. Suzune who said something that I don't understand, but from the perspective of Mr./Ms. Usato, this is also her usual girlfriend.

 

"Speaking of which, how many heroes are coming to Kamherio?"

"I'm not in charge of running this festival, so I don't know how many people there are, but I do know the heroes who are getting a lot of attention."

 

Those who are famous as heroes other than Suzune Mr./Ms. and Kazuki Mr./Ms..

I hold up three fingers so that Suzune Mr./Ms. can see.

 

"One of them is the hero of the floating city of Myalak, and you know about her, don't you?"

"It's Leona, she's going to help you in this case."

"Oh, really?"

 

Well, since Mialak has Farga-sama, who is a divine dragon, wouldn't it be strange to cooperate with the devil and the previous hero?

Relieved to have the help of Miarak, he goes on to introduce the hero.

 

"He is a hero of the northern kingdom of Nesha, and is said to be a master of spears and bows using wind magic."

"Virtuoso spear and bow...... It's a brave man who responds to the near and far. Hmmm, what else?"

"A hero of the kingdom of Milva, a country facing the sea, who possessed tremendous magical powers, and according to rumors, he pushed back the storm with his magic."

"It's a tremendous magical power."

 

Since all of these countries are located far away, the truth of the rumors is uncertain.

 

"I've heard that the heroes of the Milva Kingdom are physically weak because they have a congenital concentration of magic power, and on top of that, the amount of magic power itself is abnormally high."

「…… Is it congenital?"

"That's why it's a well-known story that there is always a healing wizard by his side."

 

I don't know if this is true or not.

However, when he heard that he was a healing wizard, Mr./Ms. Usato seemed to be a little worried.

 

"Perhaps, but all the brave people who come to Kamherio bring their subordinates and servants, and depending on the content of the festival, the squire will also participate, so Mr./Ms. Usato-san may participate at that time."

"I'm the only one who follows my seniors."

 

Mr./Ms. Usato shrugs his shoulders with a very troubled look.

On the other hand, Mr./Ms. Suzune seems somewhat excited.

 

"In other words, Usato-kun will be my squire in Calmherio...... Hmm, Usato-kun, I'll allow you to call me Suzutan."

"Okay, Suzutan."

"What!? Oh, yes! ……」

"I wish I didn't have to do it if I ...... embarrassed."

 

Mr./Ms. Usato smiles wryly at Suzune Mr./Ms., who is in a terrible hurry and hardens like a stone even when called normally.

Somehow, you may have come to understand the relationship between these two people.

 

「……」

 

I looked at Mr./Ms. Usato from the sidelines and thought suddenly.

If it weren't for the devil or anything like that, I'd like to draw him into Calmerio.

…… But as long as they trust me, I'm not going to imitate them in such a naïve way.

I'm going to guide you so that you don't force them to be recruited in Calmhelio.

 

「? What is it?"

"No, it's nothing."

 

Mr./Ms. Usato looks suspicious, wondering if she noticed my gaze.

He looks at the completely darkened scenery outside and gets up from his seat.

 

"Well, it's getting late at night, so I'm going to keep a lookout outside."

"No, Mr./Ms. Usato is a state guest, so there is no need for that......"

"I wouldn't be surprised if the devil sent an assassin to kill you, but don't worry about it, because it's more comfortable in the camp than in the carriage. …… Nea, I'm going to ask you here."

"Leave it to me."

 

Saying that to Mr./Ms. Nea, he walked out of the carriage.

Looking out of the window, he approached the campfire where the knights of the guard were gathered, and sat down to join the circle.

 

"I'm kind of sorry......"

"It's a loss to care, he has a lot of common sense in a way that doesn't make sense, so he cared a lot. …… Well, it's true that I'm used to camping, so I don't have to worry about it too much."

 

Even so, I'm sorry for my position.

But it's also true that he's not wrong.

He's the only one who notices the demon's approach, and he's just wary of him so he doesn't expose his vulnerability.

When I was convinced, Mr./Ms. Suzune, who was sitting opposite me, crossed her arms with a serious expression.

 

"Well, Usato went outside...... Do you want to talk to girls?"

「…… I have a bad feeling about it, so I refuse."

"I pass too."

"Why?"

 

No, really, why do you talk about that?

Mr./Ms. was shocked, and she thought that it was very different from the impression she had heard from her brother Kyle.