The Hero King, Reincarnate to Master the Art of War ~And Thus, I Became The Strongest Knight Disciple (♀) in The World~

c Stone Beasts.
The attack Rafinha unleashed killed all the Magic Stone Beasts.

「Thank you.
Rani.」 「You’re welcome.」

As Inglis and Rafinha gave each other a smile, Redas, who had been stationed by the King’s side, seemed to have noticed their presence.

「You are……Inglis from the Knight Academy!? And you’re Sir Raphael’s little sister! Why are you both here?」 「Today is our day off, so we came to work a day job.」 「We have a hobby of trying food at various restaurants, so we wanted some pocket money for that!」

Obviously, neither Inglis nor Rafinha would tell the truth.
They just grinned charmingly, trying to cover up their true motive.
Fortunately, he didn’t suspect them of anything.

「Hmm, I see… Either way, we’re very grateful for your help.
I have absolutely no idea under what principle you could move around like that, but you’re damn good at it! Ha ha ha ha!!」 「Much obliged.
However, please be wary.
I don’t think it’s ended just yet.」

These Magic Stone Beasts are probably the result of the prism powder the Ironblood Chain Brigade had.
Considering that no Prism Flow has fallen, there is no doubt about it.
The prism powder must have been scattered by someone who had already entered the palace.

The Black Mask has even obtained information about the negotiation between King Charleas and Archlord Abel.
I don’t know who it is, but I’m certain that there are people within the Royal Palace, and at a very high status at that, who are collaborating with the brigade.

The Magic Stone Beasts are nothing but an opening act.
Just where will they come from, and how…

「Of course I know that! Imperial Guards! On your position! Secure the perimeter around His Majesty the King and the Envoy! Seal off all entrances and exits! Get ready for any intrusion from the windows!」 「「「Sir yes sir!!」」」

As Redas’ instructions flew, the Knights began to move in one same breath.

「Hmph.
How irritating!」

One of the Knight drew a dagger Artifact that shone in icy blue towards the sneering Abel.

「Your just punishment……!」

Then, from Abel’s blind spot, he went to stab it into his body! Ironblood Chain Brigade’s collaborator was already on the scene.

「!? No! Stop……!」

King Charleas raised his voice…

「Understood.」

Inglis waltzed into the gap between the Knight and Abel then held tight the dagger Artifact with one hand.

「Kgh……! Let it go! Highlanders who prey on Midland must be eliminated!!」 「I’m truly sorry, but I have things that I need to protect too.」

I have that promise with principal Miliera.
If I managed to protect King Charleas and the Highland envoy, she would extend our all-you-can-eat period in the cafeteria.
I can’t afford to lose that.

「Oi, you.
Your meddling is unnecessary.
Did you really think I wouldn’t be able to handle a small fry like that?」 「Pardon my rudeness.」 「Whatever.
Just hold him like that.」

After saying so, Abel straightened up his index and middle fingers together.
The tip of his jointed fingers was enveloped in a dark, mysterious colored light.

He then moved those fingers from bottom to top, passing through the assassin-wannabe’s body, then…

「Oh……!? OOAAAHHHHHH……!?」

His body split in half, and the corpse fell to the floor, spewing blood.