The party venue had regained its composure.
The people that remain in the venue, are mostly the major senior aristocracy and nobility of Asura Kingdom.
Greyrat, Bluewolf, Purplehorse, Whitespider, and Silvertoad. They’re families that have served Asura Kingdom since eons ago.
In order to witness the 『Result』, they chose to remain in the venue instead of running away even after Orsted left the place.
Of course, the party didn’t resume.
What happened so far is hard to ignore.
Darius’s downfall and Perugius-sama’s appearance.
With these two impacts, Ariel instilled a strong impression to nobility that she is the one who will become the next king.
Of course, regarding Orsted that appeared abruptly, made many of them puzzled with their own questions.
However since Ariel, the host of this venue, was calming them down, the other nobles that still remained began to relax.
"......"
The nobility felt a fear that penetrated through the depths of their hearts.
That man, whose body emitted fear, suddenly appeared and saved Ariel.
That man and Ariel are accomplices.
Thinking that, even the nobility will distrust Ariel.
At least that was what Rudeus had thought.
However, the actual situation is a little different.
The man appeared only for a moment, killed Reida, and left without even giving his name.
Thus, Orsted was dubbed 『Perugius's Underling』 in the eyes of the nobility.
After all, they share the same hair, eyes, and have similar appearances.
He reminded them of Perugius, who has the stature of a king.
Perugius has an underling who can beat the Water God in one blow.
Everyone there put their trust in Perugius.
Memories prior to that were forgotten.
(If you disobey, then you’re the next victim)
With that thought, the nobles could only bow their heads to Ariel.
No one dared to pry further into the matter.
Ariel has returned to Asura.
Darius has fled, possibly already dead.
Ariel will kill all those who get in her way.
Everyone there thought so ...... even the First Prince Grabell.
Orsted’s curse wielded enough power to do so.
Everyone, except one.
Because he knows Ariel better than anyone else.
Because he has been informed of Orsted by Hitogami.
Because he, even after being persuaded by Ariel, still didn’t fully trust Rudeus.
That person is Luke Notus Greyrat.
Luke was thinking.
Really, what good can come from an evil man like that; the man whom Rudeus calls boss.
Luke feels alarmed.
And what will become of someone who ascended with their help?
In this case, even Darius is still a better choice.
Hitogami came out in his dream.
Radiating a divine aura, its appearance can be called godlike,
He gave Luke advice, going into great detail.
What he must do in order for Ariel to become a King, and how Rudeus has been tempted by Evil.
Ariel had lectured him before.
His God is evil.
She said his advice will lead Luke into a trap, with himself gaining benefit from their fall.
Indeed, if you compared Hitogami’s prophecies with how events actually unfolded, there were many lies.
No, rather than a lie, he should think it’s his own mistake in many cases.
He himself misunderstood the advice and took a wrong step.
He feels that way.
Luke is Ariel’s knight.
If his lord said so then he must believe her, more than the mysterious God. He’s going to believe in his lord.
Even in that matter, for example.
His duty is to follow his lord’s path blindly, live together, and be ready to die together.
But when he came here, Luke was forced to recognize something.
Looking at Orsted, he was forced to recognize.
Luke only has good eyes regarding women.
On the other hand, he can’t discern the true nature of man.
He’s aware of it.
But, he still knows.
That Orsted is evil.
He is not someone whom you want to associate with.
He is a false god that will lead humans to their ruin.
Ariel is wrong.
And, Rudeus was probably fascinated by that false god.
He thought so.
Then...
(Then, what should I do?)
(When it’s become clear that my lord is walking the wrong path, what should I do?)
State his opinion?
It would be nice.
But, to whom?
Orsted has already moved.
And he already gave his aid.
In this situation it can be said that Grabell and Darius are the losers, Ariel has taken the kingship.
Isn’t it too late?
With my pitiful sword and magic skills, what can I do?
Even if I did something, will there be a meaning in that?
(I'm powerless.)
Just as Luke was about to give up.
One person suddenly entered his field of view.
Moving in front of Ariel quickly, that person performed a kowtow kneeling.
"Ariel-sama!"