Sneak sneak. 8

A blue and round object moved stealthily. The glossy and fluffy appearance made people want to pet it. 0

It was none other than the head of the number one knight of the empire. She continued to lie down and creep forward. Several strands of hair stretched out like antennae and fluttered like a radar detecting enemies. Of course, there was no practical effect. 3

“Where are you going?” 0

“Gasp...” 2

She even took off her shoes so as to not make footsteps. 0

Mercedes’ secret escape was eventually discovered. The variables were too numerous. She never thought that the Empress herself would be sitting in front of the door... 0

“G-Go, for a, walk...” 1

“In the middle of the night?” 0

Irene slowly closed the book she was reading and smiled. It was her usual gentle smile but it sent shivers down Mercedes’ spine. It was due to her Keen Insight. Irene’s eyes weren’t smiling. 4

“What’s more, you are wearing your sword.” 0

“T-That...” 0

Mercedes, who was struggling with a stiff head, soon closed her eyes and shouted. 0

“Give me permission to go! It is a battle with an Old Dragon...! It isn’t an exaggeration to say that the rise or fall of the Empire is at stake!” 1

Mercedes was a knight and an apostle loyal to Grid. Defending Grid and the Empire he had built was her guiding principle. Now that everyone else was struggling for the sake of the Empire, she couldn’t lie in bed alone and count the stars outside the window. 4

“I have to fight too!...0