Chapter 37

“Seems to be here . The sweet fragrant is drifting from this room . ”

At Biblioteca’s whisper, those around her nodded .

Though it’s not like they could see each other as they were still under the influence of Marigold’s gift <Invisibility> .

Relying on Biblioteca’s nose, the girls comes to search for books or reports on this fortress city’s military .

“I’ll listen to see if there is anyone inside . Wait a moment . ”

Violet said that as she pressed her ear against the door .

Voices could be heard from inside the room .

“The scouts should return by tomorrow . Salyut, are the preparation for the advancing military unit ready?”

“Everything’s ready esteemed Father . The enlistment has already been being completed . Though many had already gone to take part in the war with the empire, a good number of men of men have joined up . ” \useless:Salyut use chihiue, an addressing form for noble dad\

“Fumu . Although waging a so-called war with homunculi is not a worthy cause, this war is to suppress a rebellion . As the enemy will be annihilated shortly, it’s necessary to leave no evidence behind . I can’t risk opening the doors to loose-lipped mercenaries . Since it’s come to this, we’ll have to use a considerable amount of money everything is settled . Of course, there will be multiple unknowns, but we’ll just have to push through it . ”

“I understand . Well, it’s already late . Esteemed Father, you should go to rest . ”

“Aah, you’re right . Oh, I heard that some mice come out again not long ago . The soldier was so noisy that I could even hear it from here . Do you think that it really wasn’t an enemy scout . ”

“Hoo, really? However, the kind of existence that can climb over the castle walls surely doesn’t exist in this world . Though I heard that there are some major magicians that practice flying magic, the strong defense system surrounding this castle would not miss even a small animal .

Rats aren’t really anything to worry about . AHAHAHA . ”

Salyut turned towards the door while saying “I’ll excuse myself then . ”

He walked out and closed the door behind him .

He was looking at down a familiar corridor .

Yet, a bittersweet fragrant caused him to halt his steps and scanned the surroundings .

This charming fragrance that tickled his nose is similar to fragrance embodied by a beautiful maiden, a fragrance so sweet that it must come from the nectar of a flower . \:( trying to be poetic, but can’t express it that well, lol\

“What? That smell is coming from around here… . . Did someone or something pass by just now?”

Salyut turns his head and stared at the closed door .

(Should I report this to father? But what to report? Say that a woman was here? Impossible, did a homunculus really sneaked in? Their gender is female … . . Stupid!! That’s impossible!! Reporting such details to father, I’m bound to be laughed at as coward . )\Silver: This is why you should always rid yourself of pride when you know someone has reason to kill you . You make dumb choices otherwise . \

As he shook his head at his own thoughts, he called a soldier and instructed him to strengthen the defenses inside the castle .

Then, he told another, more trusted subordinate,

“Guard this room carefully, make sure no one enters . Just in case . ”

Salyut said so, as he made the soldier stand in front of the door .

Despite all that, his worriment had yet to lessen .

(Hmmm, I guess this will be alright . I’m a little tired because I was too occupied with the organization of the army . Also, the information from the scout would come in tomorrow . I’ll call it a day and go to sleep now . )

He thought so while quickly carrying his tired body and mind toward his room .

“…”

“…”

“… He’s finally gone …”

After confirming the fading footsteps, Amarillo’s mutter could only be heard by the other three .

She felt that the other three nodded in agreement .

When Salyut had approached the door, Violet had moved back to the other’s location . She then waited for the right time before saying “Inside the room” and transporting inside said room .

Although it was impossible to teleport to locations she hasn’t seen, the moment Salyut opened the door she was able to catch a little glimpse of the inside .

And fortunately, it was possible to make such an accurate movement without any noise .

“That was General Salyut . It’s good that he didn’t manage to detect us… . Though, he was reacted quite well to Marigold body odor . That was scary!”

“You, can’t you do something about your good smell? Though, I suppose you can’t remove your scent . Rather, how in the world are you emitting such a fragrance? Don’t tell me, is Kanchou fond of such fragrance?” \Kanchou, I don’t know a more appropriate word . And I think this Kanchou refer to Isshi . \

“No, even if you said so . ”

“Eh, you girls stop talking . Don’t you realize where we are?”

The conversation stopped instantly at Violet’s words .

This place was Duke Roberto’s private room .

At the center of this large room, the Duke was still working at his desk, and outside there is a soldier standing guard at the door .

Moreover, there is another thing that they need to do now that they were already here .

So they patiently waited for the opportunity .

And finally after half an hour, the Duke moved .

“Fumu should get some sleep . Working all night is getting a little tough for these old bones . My glory days as a warrior famous throughout the continent has passed . I should just gradually start letting Salyut inherit the house’s duties . ”

While saying so, he opened a door and disappeared into the bedroom .

It seems that he had been very tired because before long the breathing of a sleeping person was heard from the neighboring room .

Biblioteca slowly begins to walk towards the room upon confirming the situation .

Since moving too far from Marigold would remove the <Invisibility>, everyone advanced slowly towards the room while holding hands .

As Biblioteca softly touched the dagger concealed in her bosom pocket, … she glared towards the Duke’s bedroom .