.NEW CHESS PIECE

So hot!!

Right after Riku entered the room she had been assigned to, she took out the smiling mask that had been stuck to her face for about one whole day.

Brashly taking off the first divisions brooch, and even the second armys, she fell onto the bed just like that. Her military uniform became wrinkled, but she didnt care about something trivial as that.

It had already been two days since she departed from Myuuz.

Until she arrived at Taitas, she took more or less one entire day riding her horse without resting, and ever since she got to the demon capital, she got greeted by demons of renowned families and got dragged into welcome parties, and so, she was completely exhausted.

Of course, in response to that, she would receive them in a open attitude as much as she could; she was okay at changing herself to look a bit intimidating. Although she had been behaving herself in a manner different from her usual until now, it wasnt like she was particularly good at it.(TL note: Yes, that ; sentence is really just like that. It is weird in English, but it is how it was written in Japanese.)

In either case, it was a pain in the ass.

It is much easier to swing my halberd around at the battlefield. I cant understand the fellows that like those kind of things.

Sighing, Riku sank her face into the pillow.

It seemed this exhaustion was weighing down onto Rikus body. She understood the connection the fame she acquired at those welcome parties had with her next moves. Each second was important; relaxing was not allowed. Even though she was tired of it, she could only brace herself.

Haa, what are you doing, ojou-chan.

As Riku was enjoying the softness of the pillow, she heard Vrustos big sigh from behind her. Slowly rising her face, she felt she was about to lock Vrusto out of the room.

Ojou-chan, treat your uniform with more care. That uniform is a newly made one, isnt it?

Vrusto let out complaints from his mouth.

While hugging the pillow with her single arm, Riku glared at Vrusto.

I still have another new uniform at my bag, so it isnt a big deal to have it wrinkle a bit. Besides, right now, resting has the priority.

Well, this might be the case That said, I actually needed to be giving you my report first.

Riku received a letter from Vrusto. The parchment that was elegantly stamped with a wax seal didnt have the name of the sender written on it. Instead of that, it had a feather of a black crow on it. Taking the black feather, Riku quietly narrowed her eyes.

The wings of a crow It should be a letter from Karula Fezah of the fourth division.

Riku thought back about the bird shaped demon messenger that had come to Sherr island. She was one of Leiveins subordinates, and so, was a demon soldier closer to Riku than to Charlotte. Right now, Riku was having her show her capability as a messenger in place of Roppu, who she had left at Myuuz in case an emergency happened.

Yes, it arrived at the time ojou-chan was still talking to the nobles.

You should have handed it over sooner.

Stupid, I didnt have the opportunity.

After glaring at Vrusto for a bit more, she put the pillow aside and broke the seal of the letter. And then, she looked down at the text that had been smoothly organized. The more Riku kept reading, the more her frown became deeper. Right at the time the wrinkles aggravated to the point that it felt as if it wouldnt go back to normal no matter how much she stretched her forehead, Riku finally raised her face.

Apparently, they perceived our movements.

Dejected, Riku dropped her shoulders.

Riku and Gortoberuk didnt believe that the Charlottes side wouldnt discover their actions before their uprising started. However, even if they were discovered, it should have been about tomorrows night that their suspicions would start. If Riku were to do a wrong move now, she would need to change the plans. With that said, it was difficult for Riku to directly meet with Gortoberuk. Both Riku and Gortoberuk had their schedules tight. They needed to agree on a time were both of them could meet each other with just the two of them alone.

Right when they had just finally found a convenient time for both of them, Charlotte ended up perceiving they were planning an uprising, and so, it wouldnt be exaggeration to say that Charlotte was now looking out for Rikus and Gortoberuks actions.

Since it became like that, they needed to adapt, bit by bit changing their movements by themselves as they execute the original plan.

While letting out a sigh, Riku glanced through the [list of demons that needs special attention] which was included in the letter sent by Karula.

Keity Fostar Ah, that macho woman. As long as I am careful about her power, it should be fine. Now then, the real problem is that Fiore Pansah, but Vrusto, do you know her?

Right after Riku brought up the subject, Vrustos eyes became wide-open in surprise.

Haa? Dont you know, ojou-chan!?

I dont know. Ive been only focusing on the battles until now after all.

With Riku responding with those words, exhausted, Vrusto put his hand onto his forehead. While muttering something in the lines of I shouldnt have taught her only about fighting, but also more about the common sense of the demons, Vrusto shook his head frustrated.

You see, the Pansah family is a noble family that has great authority even at the parliament. In particular, Fiore is known for controlling the parliament as Charlottes right hand. She can be a reliable person if she is your ally, but if you make her your enemy, she is a terrifying girl to the point that you cant even look at her in the eyes.(TL note: At the sentence where the parliament is mentioned->