The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

"Why is it an investigation and interrogation? Was Kiana's behavior wrong? If you just take her away like this, won't we be accused of harboring a criminal? No way! Kiana isn't a criminal, she's my hero!"

"Eh!!!"

Felix looked at Emilia, who was protecting Kiana behind her, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond.

The person involved was also unsure how to answer.

"Huh? Emilia, why are you...?"

Kiana was very confused as she looked at the girl who had grabbed her wrist.

Emilia's adoptive father... is the High Priest of Sloth?

Does that mean I've indirectly become her enemy?

However, she didn't say much.

Is it because of amnesia, or...?

"Hahaha."

Just as the atmosphere at the scene reached a stalemate, Duke Roswaal, who had been watching with a smile, suddenly burst into laughter.

If Miracles Have Color (re0): Chapter Thirty-Two: Discussing the Great Cause of Defeating the White Whale

Upon hearing this loud laughter, Kiana couldn't help but frown.

She hates loud laughter, especially when the other person laughs so wildly, as if they have everything under control.

However, given that the one laughing was the Duke defending himself, Kiana didn't say anything more.

“Knight, I believe I have the right to know why this is the case.”

Roswaal took a deep breath and looked coldly at the two knights in front of him.

“Oh, I understand what you mean, Lord Roswaal.”

Felix's smile faded, and he said calmly.

"Is it because the bishop of the sin of sloth attacked the mansion that you are so angry?"

"Ah, that's true. But..."

Roswaal stood up from the sofa in the living room, spread his hands to gesture for the two knights to look at Kiana, and slowly made his gesture.

"She is a guest of my household and Emilia's guardian. In fact, if you want to take her away, you must at least get Emilia's permission. Otherwise, you are deliberately obstructing the election!"

"This...is difficult."

Felix and Reinhard exchanged a glance, both revealing a wry smile.

If that's really the case, then things will be difficult.

It wasn't just because they were nobles, but also because they were noble knights, representing the entire noble class. They dared not joke about the honor of the entire noble class.

"Please don't misunderstand... Your Grace."

Seeing that a conflict was about to erupt, Reinhard suddenly interjected:

"We resorted to this tactic entirely for the safety of the kingdom. We hope to obtain your permission, so..."

After hearing Claude's words, Roswaal fell silent.

These two knights couldn't even clearly explain who gave them orders? Were they deliberately kept in the dark by their superiors, or were they indeed acting on their own?

Haha, if that's the case, then I have even less reason to agree.

Aren't they a little too slow?

Hehe, how cute!

"Huh? You've resorted to this drastic measure? So, no one authorized it at all?"

"this..."

Reinhardt's lips twitched, and after a moment his gaze fell on Felix, who looked displeased.

She realized that she had accidentally let something slip during her conversation with the Duke.

“Yes, I understand. Reinhard and I will respect His Majesty the Duke’s judgment.”

Now that the truth had been revealed, Felix, as one of the main participants, lost the confidence to continue speaking.

They came here as guests, and then took the opportunity to bring this powerful man of unknown origin back for investigation and interrogation.

But now it seems that this is no longer possible.

If that's the case...

The cat on Felix's head trembled, then smiled and said:

“Then I shall take my leave, Sir Roswaal.”

"Ha, Ram! Send them away!"

Roswaal nodded slightly, then winked at the maid Ram behind him.

The meaning is very clear: you keep an eye on them as they leave.

Ram, who had always been under the Duke's special care, immediately nodded and then gestured for the two renowned knights to proceed.

Faced with this situation, the two knights lost the confidence to continue dawdling.

Left with no other choice, they could only sigh. They then walked past Kiana, intending to leave.

However, just as the two were about to leave...

"Wait a minute."

A soft exclamation caused the two to stop and turn around to look at the person who had spoken.

Kiana...

"What's wrong, Your Excellency? Do you perhaps wish to hold us accountable for our mistakes?"

Reinhard stared intently at Kiana, a fighting spirit surging in his eyes.

Although he hadn't witnessed Wang Jian's power, the woman who could deal with the Sinister Division couldn't be too weak, no matter how you looked at it.

If one could fight against him, it would surely be a unique and exhilarating experience.

"I'm sorry, but I think Felix's suggestion is correct."

"Hey! What do you mean, 'my suggestion'? You..."

Felix, who had been sold out so easily, waved his hand awkwardly, feeling helpless about his friend's naiveté.

I only offered a suggestion, how did you betray me like that?

Just as he was feeling helpless, Kiana's voice suddenly came from the side.

"So it was your suggestion?"

"Uh..."

Finally, under the watchful eyes of his friend and Kiana, the boy who looked just like a catgirl tapped his head.

"Hehe~"

"Hehe, it seems you're an interesting person."

Looking at the knight in front of her who was trying to get away with it, Kiana's worries gradually disappeared.

Overall, these two people just wanted to ask me about laziness, but they didn't want to ask directly.

That's why you're being so evasive and hesitant, isn't it?

How adorable! Are all the knights in this kingdom like this?

“I can go outside with you and talk, as a guardian knight.”

Kiana breathed a sigh of relief and chose an attitude completely opposite to that of Emilia and Duke Roswaal.

Both of them were shocked by these words.

"Why Kiana? You..."

"Huh? You're actually willing to come with us? Is there some kind of conspiracy?" Felix stroked his smooth chin and asked playfully.

Seeing his expression, Kiana let out a long sigh of relief.

"How could that be? I just felt... Since nothing's wrong, why should I worry? Besides..."

Kiana waved to Emilia, and after successfully calming her down, she picked up the letter that had just been opened without saying a word.

The contents of the letter were very simple, very simple, and very concise.

It's not hard to see that the person who could write such a letter must be a tough guy with a unique personal style and a strong hand.

While such a person is unlikely to engage in underhanded tactics, directly refusing an invitation will inevitably lead to resentment and being remembered.

This indirectly caused Emilia to lose a potential ally.

Kiana would never do something like that.

Therefore, engaging in active communication is the best approach.

"I would also like to meet the owner of this letter. Hehe, please don't worry, Lord Felix. I simply admire this person's handwriting."

"Eh? You think so too, meow~"

Perhaps because his owner was too happy to be praised, Felix even started to speak with a meow-like tone at the end.

With his adorable catgirl-like appearance, he really does have a catgirl vibe.

Unfortunately, when introducing the past of the Sinister of Sloth, this demi-human had already clearly proven that she was not a woman.

"Um...yes. Anyway, let's go."

Kiana put away the letter, smiled at Duke Roswaal, and then walked away.

Seeing this, Felix and Reinhard also left one after another.

Roswaal and Emilia remained quietly in the drawing room, feeling quite puzzled.