Part 3
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When we entered Roland's bedroom, we could see a four-poster bed in one room, pretty big.
In this big enough bed, we could see Roland with a pale face.
His lips were also blue.
His normally hateful face was devoid of life.
Surrounded by his family, was Queen Milaine, who held Roland's hand.
"Your Majesty, the Marquis has arrived."
Roland, who opened his eyes at Milaine's words, called out to me in a low, weak voice.
"Come here Marquis Baltfault."
When I approached Roland, a man in a white coat who appears to be the palace physician. He explained his condition to me.
"His Majesty was poisoned a few days ago and has been in this state ever since. He isn’t in a position to give orders.”
"Poisoned?"
"Y-Yes."
The palace physician looked away from me and turned to Roland.
"Your Majesty, here is your medicine."
"Thanks, Fred."
The palace doctor named Fred was slowly giving Roland a medicine that seemed to be diluted in water.
Feeling a bit reassured, Roland looked at me and gave me a weak smile.
"I'm in such bad shape as you wanted. What do you think, are you happy?”
Sure, I thought Roland should suffer, but when he showed me off, I couldn't say anything.
"Stop joking --- No, please stop, Your Majesty."
"It is quite an admirable attitude that you show. It was worth being poisoned just to see you like this.”
Roland occasionally coughed, he adjusted his labored breathing and gave me an order.
"I'll give you command temporarily. Listen to Milaine about the situation and take adequate action.”
"Do you want me to take care of this situation?"
-Yes.
When I brought my gaze to Milaine, who was nearby, she nodded as she wiped her tears with a handkerchief. She seemed to be convinced.
It's understandable that Roland nominated me. If I move with Luxon, I will be able to solve the problem faster.
But if that's the case, then we should leave command to Julian, who is here.
"His Highness Julian is here. I will place myself at your orders and do what you tell me.”
Julian was by the bed, but Roland didn't even speak to him.
His attitude was cold.
-Impossible. Julian is unprepared and has a bad reputation within the royal palace. Even if Julian gives an order, some people will not obey him.
"Is that why you chose me?"
"...... Brat, I hate you."
I wondered what he was going to say in a near-death situation, but Roland told me.
He grabbed my chest and looked at me with his bloody eyes. He was serious.
"But I recognize your power."
"You overestimate me."
Normally, I would have been agitated, but even I held back in this situation.
"If it's you, surely you can handle it well. I'm counting on you ...... Duqu .... e …”
-Your Majesty!
When Roland lost consciousness, Milaine screamed.
The palace doctor pushed me away and began to examine him, he sighed deeply.
-It's fine. He's just gotten tired and looks like he fell asleep.
It seems that his physical strength is also decreasing considerably.
When everyone around was relieved, Milaine stepped away from Roland's side and looked at me.
"Marquis, there is no time to lose. If we do not act immediately, the royal capital will be set on fire.”
-What happened?
We left the room because staying here would be a nuisance to Roland. During that time, I walked alongside Milaine to receive an explanation of the current situation.
"There are riots everywhere. The mastermind is unknown, but the ancient nobles hiding in the royal capital have begun to move as one.”
"Are they the people whose house was destroyed?"
-Yes. It is possible to face it when there are one or two organizations cooperating, but many of them at the same time will take time.
Angie and Julian also followed behind us.
Perhaps Angie was curious and asked Milaine for more information.
"Why didn't they take much importance?"
"We were catching the most dangerous people. This time they are the smallest ones that have joined. Maybe Rachelle is behind this.”
The guy in magic armor with the trident also called himself a Paladin of the Holy Kingdom.
That's quite possible, but Milaine seemed to have noticed it before I did.
When I think of how amazing it was, Milaine spoke of the source of information.
"This was all thanks to the Roseblade family investigation. It really was a lot of help to us.”
"Roseblade? Isn't it Deirdre-senpai's parents' house?”
When I was about to leave the room, the person I spoke about was waiting for me.
This person who was wearing a flashy dress and holding a fan as usual was "Deirdre Fou Roseblade".
Deirdre-senpai, who had long hair swirled vertically, stood proudly instead.
"Don't be strange about my parents' house. My sister is already married to the Baltfault family and it is the same as saying that we are a family.”
At Deirdre-senpai's appearance, Angie made a blatantly uncomfortable face.
"You are in front of the queen."
While being pointed out her rudeness, Milaine forgave Deirdre-senpai's attitude.
-I do not mind. Deirdre, what happened to the escaped aircraft?
When asked about the airship that invaded the royal capital and attacked the Academy,
Deirdre-senpai hid her mouth with the fan.
"My brother-in-law Nicks has already taken care of it."
-My older brother?
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