My Death Flags Show No Sign of Ending

――Five years ago.

Loisa calendar 933 years. The royal capital Amagir.

Harold was sentenced to be decapitated, and hours after he was forcibly taken to a prison in the basement of the council. Cody was in Vincent’s office.

“Why should Harold be executed!”

Cody asks the owner of the office there. Its face is unprecedentedly steep.

Vincent, who was squeezed against him, had a distorted expression as if he had bitten a worm.

“It’s a consensus decision for everyone except me, including Captain Cox. This decision is too heavy even though we haven’t even confirmed the facts yet …”

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Certainly Harold has some suspicious points and is suspected of being a spy. Nevertheless, it was a common understanding that the decision made this time was beyond the steps to be taken and was not very justified.

“… Is there someone who turned to the deputy?”

“Probably so. Harold’s The only way to stop the execution is to find the person. “

Vincent has some thoughts about Harold, but he thinks he is guilty of being killed. Probably not. Cody also gives an overview of the matter.

The suspicions may not have been completely dispelled, but they are still opposed to the execution.

“Is the deadline a week …”

There is not enough time. In the meantime, it is a difficult task to find out the mastermind and its aim. Besides, it is not always possible to stop when you find the mastermind.

But if you don’t do that, Harold will die. Then I would have no choice but to do anything.

Cody and his friends started to move with enthusiasm, but the next day, things got worse.

After the execution was decided, the bad publicity about Harold quickly spread to the Knights and to Ichii. It was a malicious twist on the content of this deliberation, or even an unfounded one.

Cody is convinced that this is someone trying to kill Harold. The air has been created that it is reasonable to be executed.

And when that happened, it was natural for her to hear the bad publicity.

“Sorry for the sudden visits every day”

It was Harold’s fiancée who bowed down. Erica. She visited Cody again.

The reason is clear. Perhaps it’s about the truth of Harold’s execution and malicious rumors of unknown origin.

Honestly, Cody doesn’t know the situation, so there isn’t much to talk about. Harold’s decapitation decision is true, but whether to pass it on to his fiancé and still-child Erica is a very daunting issue.

As a visitor, for the time being, let Erica pass through the same guest room as yesterday. The female servant follows Erica without saying a word, and when she enters the room, she takes the corner of the room.

When I sat face to face, Cody quickly cut out.

“What are you doing today … What are you just asking for?”

“Yes. I would like to know based on the ruling announced by the Board of Governors. “

” … To be clear, the situation is very bad. Do you still hear? “

“Please”

Erica answers so without any hesitation. It may be assuming the worst.

It’s a big deal this year.

“First of all, the decision to be decapitated is true. Harold will be executed six days later.”

Erica says in Cody’s words. I closed my eyes to calm down and exhaled a little.

The eyes that opened next were not upset and returned a straight line of sight to Cody.

“… Is there a way to overturn the current situation?”

The girl calmly read the true meaning hidden in Cody’s words.

As expected, there is only Harold’s fiancée. I honestly thought so.

“It’s bad to expect, but I can’t say it’s there. This is a pretty bad bet.”

“Still It doesn’t matter. If you have the probability to save Harold with a single wish. “

It’s not that you don’t understand or accept the desperate situation. right. Taking it all as a fact, Erica is still thinking about helping Harold unwaveringly.

Cody looks around for signs and makes sure no one is listening. If this is the case, it would be a real man.

“Usually the decision of the council cannot be overturned, but this deliberation was not normal.”

I told Erica without hiding it.

The decision is too hasty. Harold’s remarks and actions were completely neglected in the deliberations. On the contrary, it seems that it was carried out with the judgment of execution.

The faces of Erica and her servants who hear it gradually become stronger.

“… This is the situation where Harold is in. There is definitely someone trying to kill Harold.”

“It Who is it? “

” Unfortunately “

Cody shakes his head from side to side while taking a pose.

It’s a pitiful story, but I really have no idea.

“But I have to find it in the time left. There is no guarantee that Harold will be saved if I can.”

To be clear, it’s almost full. Turning the board over from here is close to impossible.

She didn’t give in to sadness or despair, as it wouldn’t be Erica who didn’t know.

“If so, you have to move now. Cody, who made the decision in this deliberation?”

“Eh? Ah, I’m sure there are six people from the Council, the leader of the Knights, the deputy leader, and the captain of the expeditionary force. Of these, only the deputy leader opposes the execution.”

An odd number of deliberation members are gathered at the council and a decision is made after they have been debated. Nine is the largest number of deliberation members.

It is unusual for a decision to be made in just two weeks, despite the serious deliberation.

“Which position is Cody?”

“Honestly, it’s my principle to ride a winning horse. . I’m prepared to serve as a lord this time, even if it’s a losing battle. “

Cody smiles as if in trouble. Seeing that, Erica spilled a really small smile.

Did you get the credit?

“Well, please give me a list. Can you give me a list of those who agreed with the execution? It’s enough if you have a name, job title, and background.”

” I can prepare that much … “

” Then, please. Yuno, you have to go through the boarding procedure for the empty ship. I will go later. ”

Erica skips instructions without hesitation. The servant bowed his head and quickly left.

Cody also returns to his room, leaving behind saying “Wait a minute”. There was also a list of deliberation members in the collected materials.

Take it back to your room and hand it to Erica.

“Yes, so what are you going to do with that?”

“… I’m sorry, but I have the power to turn things around. No. Send this list to my dad for withdrawal of the decision and encouragement for redeliberations. “

Task Sumeragi. The current head of the Sumeragi family, many of whom are known to the royal capital. Influence is not the ratio of ordinary aristocrats.

If the Sumeragi family yells, some aristocrats will follow suit. The answer is no if that alone overturns the decision.

“We will also conduct a background check of the deputies in parallel. We have no choice but to investigate and identify who we have contacted before the decision is made. You won’t have enough time to trace from the source of the bad publicity … “

” I was entrusted with that. There is also a thing. Even with this, the people in the city have a good face? “

During the daily patrol, I stopped by various shops in Sabori, which was called a break. It’s a gift.

Although not praised by any means, Cody is more widely connected to the royal capital than other knights.

“Van Gogh is searching for the leader. That is a man who can throw a ball at him.”

Vincent will get some information. There is such trust.

Feeling that, Erica nodded.

“That’s why Vincent van Gogh. I will search for the source of the unit’s captain and notoriety.”

” The Sumeragi family will do their utmost to persuade and investigate the remaining deputies. “

Finally, confirm the division of roles. Vincent, who is absent, is also included, but Cody decided that he would be fine with post-approval.

Anyway, the Harold Rescue Alliance has been formed here. It’s going to be a week when I can’t sleep properly.

“Then I’m sorry. Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Cody”

“Ah, wait a minute”

Cody stops Erica, who can’t control her feelings of deviation. It may be extra care, but I just wanted to go.

“It’s an impossible order to be impatient, but don’t be impatient. Even if it doesn’t work, you can finally break into the council and help. If you can afford it, your head will turn and your field of vision will be wider. “

” If you do that, even Cody will be removed from the Knights? “

“If that happens, hire him at Sumeragi’s house. I’m confident in my sword’s arm, so it’s useful.”

“Fufu, that’s right. I’ll talk to my father at that time.”

A smile that fascinates viewers regardless of gender or age. It may have been possible to ease Erica’s tension a little.

When I told him about Harold’s situation, his expression was calm, but he was squeezed so strongly that his hands became white. He must have endured the anxiety and despair of losing Harold.

My shoulders were shaking slightly.

That’s her. I felt like I was going to push forward so much that I couldn’t see the surroundings in order to shake off the fear of attacking.

But you have to be calm to save Harold.

The path is very narrow and terribly unstable. You won’t be able to cross it with the momentum.

“Please ask for one like that”

“Yes, thank you”

Erica left the room with a slow bow. This time I saw off that back.

“… I’m a strong child”

Cody naturally leaked such words in a room alone.

Not the external strength such as power and fighting ability, but the internal strength that has a solid core in the soul.

Perhaps he cares about Harold so much, he tries to keep calm even in the predicament of such a dear human being. No, it’s probably because of the predicament.

It’s not something you can do.

Absolutely rescue for Harold and Erica. Such thoughts spring up. Even if the Knights were to be removed, it would be High Level.

The appearance of confronting the cruel reality without escaping was something that touched my heart.

“It’s the role of adults to help children who are doing their best”

Maybe this is the feeling of parents I wonder. It was Cody who got goose bumps when she thought about that.