For human beings, cities are always harbors of civilization, even if they are a dilapidated city. After recapturing the city, the coalition forces were temporarily stationed here, and most people seemed to be relieved to be able to come back from sleeping in the open air.

　　Although this city has been abandoned for a long time, most places are still intact. For the accompanying noble magicians, being able to return to the civilized world can be regarded as a kind of salvation.

“It’s so emotional to finally be able to return to the civilized world.”

Sitting on the chair, picking up the steaming black tea in his hand, Viscount Julius spoke with emotion, and the nobleman sitting opposite him also chuckled.

“That’s right, His Highness the Prince is still far-sighted. Even if he cannot capture the Northland Fortress, being able to capture this city is already considered a considerable achievement.”

 “Come to think of it, that old guy Gaius is really talkative.”

Speaking of this, Viscount Julius snorted coldly.

"The longer it drags on, the more dangerous it will be. When the cold wave comes, it will be difficult to march... Really, he contradicts His Highness in everything, and I don't know what the old guy wants to do."

"I just want to emphasize my authority as a general to His Highness the Prince."

The companion didn't care about this and sneered.

They are all nobles with distinguished status and have been following His Highness the Prince since a long time ago. It is conceivable that when the Prince succeeds as the king, they will also take their own status and power. Perhaps because of this, they were very dissatisfied with Gaius' behavior.

In the eyes of these young people, Gaius is already a laggard who has been eliminated by the times. Together with His Royal Highness Prince Algard, they will create a new Kingdom of Paretia and a new era.

 Because the users of elven magic are the most noble beings.

While drinking expensive black tea, the heirs of the nobles chatted and looked at the street scene outside with pride. Unlike them, those magicians who used the human magic system were not so carefree. They had to use their magic to move stones and wood, and then repair damaged walls and houses. The nobles scorned this.

 Magic itself is a noble existence, and it is not used to do such lowly work at all. It can be seen from this that the so-called human magic system is just a lower level existence than elven magic, and the only people who use that kind of inferior magic are those civilians who have incompetent blood and cannot conclude a contract with the elves. .

“Mr. Julius, you don’t seem very happy?”

Looking at the somewhat bored Viscount, someone soon asked out of curiosity, and Viscount Julius also sighed.

“Hey, that’s true. Although the layout here is pretty good, it’s a pity that there are no beautiful flowers to decorate it. It’s a pity, isn’t it?”

 “You are right...”

Hearing Viscount Julius’ sigh, others also echoed. For nobles, beautiful women are indispensable in such social occasions. However, it is a pity that this is a march, not an outing out of the city. Most of the coalition forces are men, so naturally no noble women will dance here.

 As far as women are concerned, there are some female adventurers among the adventurers, but to the nobles, those adventurers are not worthy of attention at all.

 The only ones left are... Agnesphia, Euphilia and Tierti.

 But these three are not easy targets.

Anisphia has long been kept at a distance by the nobles because of her unique behavior. Tierti likes to collect curses and has a bad reputation, so naturally no one dares to approach her.

As for Euphilia - just kidding, what if you want to chat with the next princess and don't want to live anymore?

“Speaking of which, I have heard some strange rumors.”

 Women like to gossip, but men also like to gossip when they get together, and soon someone will start talking.

 “Oh? What rumor?”

 “I just heard that……”

 The person who spread the topic first put a BUFF on himself, and then looked around with a stern look.

"I heard that some guards saw that Her Highness Anisphia and others would go to the Iron Warrior's room when they returned from patrol, and would not come out until early the next morning."

 “Is there such a thing?”

 Hearing this, the noble heirs who had been bored suddenly became energetic.

“Of course, I just heard about it, and I don’t know exactly what it is.”

"Um…………"

Hearing this, the others also frowned in thought, while Viscount Julius narrowed his eyes, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

“Do you think His Majesty the King will find a husband for Princess Anisphia?”

"Why?"

 Hearing what Viscount Julius said, everyone else was shocked.

“Lord Viscount, what do you mean...that Iron Warrior will become the fiancé of His Highness Anisphia?”

 “Because isn’t that weird?”

Facing the questions from others, Viscount Julius smiled and stretched out his hand to make a gesture.

"According to the information I have learned, His Royal Highness the King has a cooperative relationship with the judge who claims to be from the Tribunal. This joint army is also a joint alliance between our Paretian Kingdom Army and the Tribunal. The same is true for that judge. He had the power to command the army, otherwise, why could he kill Moritz and no one could punish him?"

　　　…………”

 Hearing this name, the expressions of others suddenly changed slightly. At that time, Duanmuhuai tore Moritz in front of all the nobles in the military camp and tore off his head. Naturally, the nobles from the Kingdom of Paretia were shocked. Logically speaking, Duanmu Huai should be sentenced to death immediately. However, nothing happened to him. Later, the nobles learned that the guy who claimed to be the judge had nothing to do with him. His Majesty the King signed an alliance treaty, which means that he has the same power as Algard in commanding the coalition forces... Wait!

“Lord Julius, what do you mean...will Princess Anisphia regain the right to inherit the throne?”

 Another noble heir asked with a livid face.

Think about it carefully, logically speaking, no matter how powerful Duanmu Huai is, he should not kill the son of the chief official of the Ministry of Magic. But the premise is that he has no interest disputes with the other party!

If that man is indeed Anisphia's fiancé, then in principle, his status is the same as that of Prince Algard, and he has the right to inherit the throne.

In this way, his previous action of killing Moritz in the meeting is understandable - it was to eliminate future political enemies!

Thinking of this, the expressions of the noble heirs changed. “Yes, but didn’t Her Highness Anisphia renounce her right to inherit the throne a long time ago?”

“So what? His Highness was still a child at that time. As long as he said that he didn’t think well, wouldn’t he be able to take back the right to inherit the throne?”

"Wait, that is to say, the goal of this operation is not only to recapture the Northland Fortress, but also to test Prince Algard? If he loses, then Her Majesty Agnesphia may regain the right to inherit the throne. ?!”

 For a time, everyone in the hall, which had a relatively leisurely atmosphere, instantly became nervous.

 This is absolutely not possible!

You know, because Anisphia has been unable to make contracts and use elven magic since she was a child, many people have laughed at her, including naturally the noble children who followed Prince Algard. Especially after Agnisfia announced that she had given up her right to inherit the throne, everyone's evaluation of her became even more unscrupulous.

At that time, everyone believed that Prince Algard would definitely inherit the throne, and then it would be fine to marry Agnesphia far away, so they didn't care.

 But now...if Agnesphia really inherits the throne, then they are doomed!

Let’s not talk about Anisphia’s heretical thoughts on magic. Just because they have ridiculed Anisphia since childhood, they don’t believe that the other party can let them go.

 Let alone that man!

Just thinking of the Iron Warrior, the noble children couldn't help but tremble in their hearts. They couldn't bear the terrifying oppression of the other party, so on weekdays, the noble children did not dare to go to the place where Duanmu Huai was. I was afraid that if he got upset, he would pull out his own head and throw it on the table.

Although we don’t know his background, we can tell from his previous actions that this is an extremely rough and savage demon who can kill them without caring about his noble status!

 Is he really not a demon? !

 “This can’t be true!”

“Absolutely impossible, how could that man become the king?”

"But His Majesty the King seems to be very optimistic about him, otherwise he would not have signed the agreement..."

"This is impossible! Prince Algard has the support of our nobles. What does Her Highness Anisphia have? If we step back ten thousand steps, what can she do with that man alone?"

 “He can kill you all.”

Just as the noble heirs were quarreling, Viscount Julius spoke again. His words were like a cold wind blowing past the noble heirs, causing them to stop arguing involuntarily.

 “This, this is impossible!”

 “Why is it impossible?”

Looking at the noble heir who was looking at him, trembling all over, Viscount Julius spread his hands.

"Everyone, this is a war. In our war with the demons, we can be sure that people will die in the war. If you die in the war with the demons, then... no one can say anything. Are you coming?"

　　　…………”

 Everyone could not help but shudder.

 Indeed, this is a war, a war with the demons. If it really breaks out, who knows what it will develop into. If he was killed in the chaos, wouldn't everything be over? Even if the other party is suspected, it is useless without evidence!

 “Then, what should we do?”

 “It’s very simple.”

Looking at the noble heir in front of him, Viscount Julius smiled.

 “We need to communicate with the prince and strike first.”

 “With the prince? But...”

 “Is there anything else you haven’t said?”

However, Viscount Julius looked at the previous gossip again, and the latter hesitated.

“Yes, actually I heard...it seems that Miss Euphilia is also among them.”

"What?!"

 Hearing this, everyone was shocked.

Agnesfia likes to fool around, and Tierti is a witch who is frightening. It is not surprising to the nobles that they do any ridiculous things, but Euphilia... that is the prince's fiancée, next Princess Ren!

 The next princess went to other men’s residences and stayed out all night?

real or fake?

Doesn’t that mean that His Highness the Prince’s head is...

 “I just heard, I just heard!”

 Seeing other people looking at him, the gossip guy from before was also frightened and waved his hands hurriedly.

"I didn't see it with my own eyes. I just heard what the guards said. It has nothing to do with me!"

"No, that Miss Euphilia wouldn't do something so shameless, would she?"

 “It shouldn’t be……”

Although the news was indeed explosive, the noble children could not believe it for a while. After all, Euphilia was a perfect noble daughter, and it was impossible for her to do such a thing. It’s not like Anisfia and Tierti who like to mess around...

 “In any case, this thing seems unusual.”

Viscount Julius stood up.

"I think it is necessary to advise His Highness the Prince. Even if it is a rumor, spreading such rumors is too outrageous and will affect the reputation of the royal family and the nobility."

Speaking of this, Viscount Julius looked serious.

 “I will request a meeting with His Royal Highness to resolve this issue.”

 (End of this chapter)