The imitation of Herge-Sama poisoned and kidnaped Seraria-Sama. It’s troublesome, but we don’t know the strength of the Dungeon Master yet. The upper echelon decreed that,: 「Because her strength wasn’t enough to take over the country」, she had to run in an attempt to take refuge at the Dungeon.
(Tl : They believe in the fact that the false Herge is the Dungeon Master)
This judgement does not satisfy me. It’s due to the result of an investigation within the domestic’s department. It seems a threatening shadow has been seen around Seraria-Sama’s room.
Also, I discovered that Herge-Sama is held responsible for the destruction of an entire village.
Thanks to Seraria-Sama, I had the chance to talk with Herge-Sama many times. Nevertheless, to the fact she uses the same name as the kind and gentle Holy Woman, I can’t help but doubt.
Herge-Sama’s carriage received an attack. She went missing after that. The search started immediately by the command of Seraria-Sama. The place the carriage got attacked, is deep inside the other country. 15 days away. Though I’m not sure, because it’s far away from the battlefield. This carriage was judged as the one belonging to Herge-Sama.
I wonder, why kidnap Seraria-Sama after poisoning her?
「Was it necessary? After poisoning her, to bring her away?」
Is what I Muttered. Wait, I just thought of something. Why is the mission called “The rescue of Seraria-Sama”? When she could die from the poison at any moment?
「Wrong, because they’re convinced that she’s alive…. After all the fake Herge-Sama might be real.」
The corpse of Herge-Sama wasn’t found. In fact, the accusation from Loire, can easily be countered by an argument such as “Herge-Sama could never do such a thing”. Only the persons trusted by Loire saw the real scene. Isn’t Loire, the most doubtful person then?
It has been decided already, the false Herge-Sama should be a weak Dungeon Master. She’ll probably see me as an enemy.
Should I protect Seraria-Sama and Herge-Sama? What can I do…
While I was pondering, the dungeon became bright. Reflected over the ceiling were Seraria-Sama and Herge-Sama.
Side : Herge. Rau . Roshuru
「A..no. I’m Herge Rau Roshuru.」
For my first time, I became tense.
To my surprise, The monitor is also able to project my voice and form to the other party. That’s because Yuki-San always used it to watch.
No, now isn’t the time. I must remove this misunderstanding.
「Please hear me out. I did not poison Seraria Ane-Sama, it’s a misunderstanding. Seraria Ane-Sama’s safety is the proof, I’m saying the truth.」
「Everybody. I, Seraria Nou Roshuru, can guarantee that Herge here is genuine. Therefore, this incident was nothing but a vulgar plan for the sake of killing both of us!!」
The soldiers, as displayed on the monitor, started to tremble.
「Stop telling lies!! Everybody, don’t be tricked! Seraria-Sama is under control. There is no reason to keep alive someone under the effect of poison !! This imitation must be frightened by us, she is definitely threatening her in order to stay alive!!」
After the soldier shouted, roars of approbation rose amongst other soldiers.
「I agree!! You are saying that you are innocent? So why aren’t you coming here!! No, in the first place, why had you even escaped to the Dungeon!!」
「Yeah!! If you’re innocent, then there is no reason for you to escape!! You cowardly imposter.」
「Wether Seraria-Sama is the real thing is doubtful!! Why would the fearless Seraria-Sama, stays quiet as a prisoner!!」
「How come? Is Seraria-Sama already…!?」
On Ane-Sama’ head, a blue vein is popping… Scary.