Chapter 134.2
Chapter 134 . 2 : The End of Battle
Celia shook her head in an apologetic manner and then showed a slightly sad smile .
「No, I’m glad that you’re safe . 」
「Wha………… . . U-Uhn」
After Celia received such a surprise in hearing those words from Rio, she nodded with a slightly embarrassed face .
At that time, suddenly――,
（………… Sorry, Haruto . ） [
Aisia’s voice resounded in Rio’s head . Though she was still using her usual emotionless tone, her voice was as calm as usual .
（Aisia………………… . . So you’re safe . Thank god . And I should be the one apologizing to you . So, Are you safe Aisia?）
Though Rio was slightly petrified when he heard Aisia’s voice, he asked her if she was alright, worried about her .
（……… Uhn . ）
（Thank goodness . Where are you right now, Aisia? Can you come to our position?）
（I can see you already, Haruto . What should I do now?）
（It seems I have to leave to save Vanessa-san first . Since you might be close already, can you help me protect Celia-sensei and the others while staying in your spirit form?）
（………… . . Understood . Sorry . I won’t leave Celia’s side for now）
（It’s okay . I mean you went in order to protect Celia-sensei didn’t you? Let’s confirm our situation later . ）
（Yes . ）
Rio passed by Celia’s side after hearing Aisia’s reply and――,
「Aisia is safe and sound . I’ll take Charles along and go to save Vanessa-san . Can I leave the treatment of those two youths to you Cecilia? I’ll be back soon . 」
He told so while overlooking Charles who was lying down beside them .
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After that, Rio took Charles along with him as he went towards the place where they had Vanessa . And when they reached there,
「Oi, what was that explosion from before! ? Are you bastard trying to kill our princess! ? 」
Vanessa asked for an explanation from the two knights who were keeping watch of her .
Naturally, the explosion she was referring to was the explosion caused by the collision of Alfred and Rio finishing moves . But――、
「Silence, you have no right to know! 」
Those knights easily rejected Vanessa’s demand with a slightly flustered tone . Right beside them were the wounded griffons who were currently leisurely sitting .
「Oi, what is the meaning of this? Are you truly trying to kill princess Christina? 」
「How do you expect me to know that? But, Charles-sama……… . . No, maybe having Christina-sama dying in this place is more convenient for duke Arbeau . 」 い
「Hey, stop talking about such confidential information so carelessly! Please spare me from being burdened with the crime of killing a royalty!」
「I feel the same way too! Rather, that woman will become our scapegoat right? Or could it be that Alfred-sama is…………… . . 」
Thus, those two knight were completely ignoring Vanessa’s existence while having such a discussion in low voice .
「Oi, what are you talking about! ? Explain it to me too! What did you just mean? What is happening right now! ? 」
Vanessa was frantically seeking for an explanation regarding the current situation . But, those two knight didn’t pay any attention to Vanessa anymore .
「Kuh, Kill me……………… . If that’s the case, please kill me . Please, show me your compassion as a fellow knight . 」
Vanessa’s head was hanging low as she said so . She thought that she might bring various trouble by being captured alive .
Those two knights turned away from Vanessa as if the situation was slightly awkward . Thereupon, the tables were turned on them when Rio appeared with an apprehended Charles .
「C-Charles-sama! ? 」
The knights shouted Charles’ name in panic .
Vanessa who was also lured by their tone turned her line of sight there——,
「H………………… . H-Haruto-dono! ? What are you doing here! ? 」
She asked with a bewildered voice .
「As you can see . I’ve come to save you . ……… . Oi」
After telling her so, Rio pushed the tip of his sword on Charles’ back who was walking ahead of him .
「R-Release that woman . 」
Charles ordered those two knights to release Vanessa with a frightened face .
「…………… . Hah? B-But…………… . 」
「Do it quickly! Or I’ll punish you for ignoring my order! 」
「Y-Yes! 」
Though the ordered knights were showed slight resistance with a confused face, they started to untie her after being ordered by Charles . Thus, Vanessa was released in the blink of an eyes .
「Vanessa-san . Please restrain those two . 」
「…………… U-Understood . 」
Now Vanessa was the one to bind those two knight under Rio’s order .
「Hey, Haruto-dono . ………… . . please tell me what just happened? 」
Though Vanessa was binding those knights as ordered, she found it extremely difficult to hold back from asking for an explanation .
「I managed to repel those guys . Though Rei-san and Kouta-san were injured due to that, there’s no problem . So please be relieved . 」
「………… Do-does that mean my brother is? 」
Vanessa asked that question with a disturbed look . She really couldn’t bring herself to imagine them repulsing their pursuers who had Alfred amongst them . But――、
「Disarmed and unconscious . 」
「What the………… . . 」
Vanessa was at a loss for words when Rio blatantly told her that . Though it was an unbelievable story , Rio had brought the evidence along with him .
「Though I made him faint, his life isn’t in any danger . So please be relieved . 」
「N-No . By the way……… . . Did you beat him, Haruto-dono? Did you beat my brother? 」
「Yes . That’s right . 」
「I see………… . 」
Though Vanessa was completely shaken by such a revelation, Rio calmly replied as if it was nothing , thus she gulped her saliva when she heard that .
「I put those guys under arrest and then came here . Let’s go deal with those griffons」
「……… . Yeah . 」
Vanessa nodded with a dumbfounded face . After Rio and Vanessa had disposed the 4 griffons guarded by those two knights, they went back to where Celia-tachi were waiting for them .
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「Your highness! Thank god you’re alright! 」
Vanessa who confirmed Christina’s safety rushed towards her in panic .
「Yeah, it’s thanks to lord Amakawa . I’m glad that nothing happened to you too . 」
Christina replied to Vanessa with a thin smile .
「No . I failed to hold back my brother and thus made you go through a dangerous experience . I’m unworthy of your worry . 」
「It’s okay . The result couldn’t be avoided as you were against that Alfred」
「………… Regarding that matter, did my brother truly get defeated in combat? 」
Though Vanessa was hanging her head down in shame, she timidly asked about Alfred .
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