After my rebirth, Miss Saint turned evil

However, there is no doubt that it will not be long before the soldiers of the Garcia Empire arrive here, so we must get things done as quickly as possible.

Murphy couldn't help but feel an urge that was almost trembling rising from deep in her abdomen, heading straight to her throat.

Is this really okay? Can such a rough, improvised script really work well?

To be honest, he thought that such an unreliable plan would only fuel the anxiety in his brain.

"Princess, is the time set for noon? What's the situation in this area?"

"Didn't I tell you? Everything is going according to plan. Why, you don't believe me?"

Sure enough, the princess seemed very unhappy, and every word and even every syllable she spoke was full of thorns.

Every time Murphy spoke, he felt like his whole body would be covered with thorns.

Well, we can only assume that everything is ready.

But let’s be honest, danger is danger and walking a tightrope is walking a tightrope.

I don’t know to what extent I can gain public support in the end.

Then again, how could humans possibly imagine the state of mind of an alien race like elves?

Thinking of this, Murphy stroked the area under her nose with her fingers and spoke as if to persuade him.

"Then, let's consider everything ready. After that, it would be nice to have a pair of eyes that can see everything."

What remains is just the amount of information.

How to see the battle situation clearly and how to lay a solid foundation.

Unfortunately, this is not possible yet.

Watching everything from the tower, Murphy couldn't do it.

Furthermore, he had no idea what Lagias's thoughts were, what his personality was like, what his judgment criteria were, and what instructions he would give.

To be honest, it is very unsettling to play a game with an opponent you don't know at all.

Therefore, Murphy always felt as if something like a stone was shaking on her chest.

"What should I do next?"

As Murphy narrowed her eyes in thought, Altis suddenly pouted and spoke.

He found it difficult to immediately understand the meaning of this sentence and couldn't help frowning.

What should I do? What, is this elf princess asking for instructions?

Those big green eyes stared at this side motionlessly.

Really, it was as if he was waiting for Murphy to speak.

Seeing that Murphy didn't respond, Altis tilted his head slightly, and those words that seemed even more unhappy lingered in the air.

"...Didn't you say that you would drag me into your vortex and tie me up so that I couldn't escape?"

——But why are you just leaving it alone now?

Eltis said this while tapping the floor with her toes.

Murphy had no recollection of ever saying anything like "tie him up."

So, what is this guy saying all of a sudden?

He couldn't help but open his eyes wide and shift his gaze.

Oh no, that's it.

Suddenly, Murphy remembered.

In the past, Eltis seemed to listen to the hero.

No, it would be more accurate to say that she would only listen to Ames's opinions, and that didn't seem to be wrong.

In any case, Murphy would be very grateful if she could accept the instructions.

Because then he can take action in the tower.

"In that case, although I can't ask you for a favor, Princess, I still hope you can look around without interruption, and do your best to avoid being noticed by anyone. As long as it's just your phantom, that should be enough."

"Anyway, I need to know what the palace looks like, and what the monsters are doing in the woods. Everything."

Murphy thought that this kind of reconnaissance work would be rejected, but Altis agreed immediately.

Really, she seems to follow her own instructions.

What, just idle? No, it's rude to think so.

Besides, although he has royal blood, Eltis is also a sentient being.

It must be very cruel for her to be stuck here even though she is about to start overthrowing the country.

Murphy could feel her heart beating non-stop, almost tearing the flesh from her chest and jumping out.

"Well, I'm leaving now. Go to bed and if anyone comes, just tell them so."

"Ah, I see... No, wait a minute. Didn't you say that if you're not being held by someone, then there won't be any illusions?"

Until just now, I had been enduring the pain and protecting the princess's body because of that.

But why is this woman lying leisurely on the bed now?

Watching Eltis walk towards the bed, Murphy had this question in her heart.

Hearing this, Eltis turned his head and blinked.

Suddenly, he moved his lips as if he had thought it through and spoke.

"That's a lie. How could such a thing happen? Are you a fool?"

Really? It’s true.

This guy is so different from before, it's impossible to tell what his words and actions mean.

Although Filia and Candice have also undergone great changes in their personalities.

But their essence has not changed. Filia is still a person with a noble spirit, and Candice is also someone who never forgets to seek knowledge.

However, she, Altis, had no clue of her character traits.

The reason for this is probably that in the past, her spirit was severely damaged due to being locked in the tower for a long time, which led to her personality traits being completely different from what she imagined.

"I'm testing you. If you don't do anything in front of my defenseless body, then you're trustworthy. If you dare to move, I'll slit your throat."

As he said that, Altis rubbed his eyes and walked towards the bedroom.

So that's how it is.

Murphy stroked her chin with her hand and nodded gently.

However, while this is a convincing argument, it is not entirely true.

What would she do if she really did it?

Even if we say we want to kill him, by that time, what is lost cannot be recovered.

Murphy looked at Altis's back and blinked.

However, until the end, he still didn't figure out the reason and could only think that it was the difference in values ​​between humans and elves.

On the other side, when he was about to return to the bedroom, Eltis suddenly looked back, stomped his foot on the floor, and said.

"...So, why are you helping me? Even if you were captured by Lagias, I'm sure you have other options. You have allies too. If you trick me into contacting them, wouldn't you be able to escape?"

That's not entirely wrong.

Indeed, it makes sense to make Eltisla a partner and cooperate with them to overthrow Lagias's rule, as the power of the Cult of Heraldry will expand.

But, in the end, that's all there is to it.

Generally speaking, it is not easy for a country to request support shortly after a change of power.

On the contrary, the Heraldry Church must spend energy to help them. This is probably the real future.

Considering that they will be in opposition to the Cathedral in the future, if they want to weaken its power, then they only need to appropriately destroy the country, and there is no need to specifically help her succeed.

Eltis looked at Murphy, who was having trouble answering, and a self-deprecating smile appeared on his face.

"Or are you just using me for your own purposes? Or am I being deceived? It doesn't matter. That doesn't matter."

Hearing this, Murphy almost couldn't help laughing.

Exploit? On the Elf Princess?

just forget it.

If we're going to take advantage of someone, we should take advantage of those who are easier to take advantage of, right?

"I also have my own purpose, I won't deny that."

After Murphy finished speaking, for a moment, Altis's aura seemed to become gloomy.

What an understanding woman.

Murphy said the next words as she exhaled a breath from her lungs.

"But the reason for helping you is different. Didn't you do it to save me? Show respect in front of the woods."

Although I really don't like it, but that's the only point I agree with.

Murphy shrugged as he spoke.

Eldis blinked, then let out a breath of laughter.

I've tolerated you for a long time. You're such an impolite guy.

"What? You're doing this just for that? You're such a fool—"

"——That kind of thing is nothing."

That's right, that kind of thing is nothing.

How many times has this body been respected?

Rather, how many people have treated this body as a human being since ancient times?

Being despised and looked down upon is the norm.

Indeed, Murphy did not like Altis.

In past travels, he had even been nearly killed by her accidentally a few times.

But at least, she was showing respect to herself by speaking here now.

How delightful that is.

That is truly the best comfort for this dry chest.

Nothing else to ask for.

"...Yes, just like the knight in the story. Then, I will also perform the corresponding etiquette."

Blinking his blue eyes, Altis composed his expression, stared at what he hadn't written, and said.

"Everything will be fine from now on, even if the gods or the elves don't understand. But - thank you, my knight Murphy. Without you, I wouldn't be able to move forward. So, here, I express my sincere gratitude to you."

The tone was not as frivolous as before, and one could even sense a certain solemn atmosphere.

Those were the words Eltis spoke as a princess.

At the same time, she stretched out her hand in front of Murphy.

In other words, those were not just pretentious words.

Originally, this was not something you should say to someone like Murphy.

But, that's why.

Unconsciously, his heart was deeply shaken by this action.

Thus, while suppressing his emotions, he imitated the etiquette of a knight.

Murphy, holding Eltis's hand, spoke.

"—at your service, my princess."

Chapter 20 The Saint's Sorrow