In the evening, I found the ship anchored at sea, and saw many sailors busy.

Later, I learned that they were changing the flag.

A flag with an area of about 30 square meters was slowly raised and waved in the wind.

On the flag, a monster with a lion's body and a crocodile's tail held its head high, looking proud, and the lion's left forearm was raised high, and in his hand was a fork with a crown-like thing on it.

Later, I learned that this flag was the flag of the Royal Federation of Oceans, and that there were many pirate organizations that would give up harassment when they saw this flag.

The flag has a resounding name - "Free Passage of the Sea Masters", or "Banner of Sea Power" for short.

When I got back to the cabin, I found a man standing at the door of my room.

I thought it was Sidima, but the man was obviously too slim.

Due to some backlighting and late afternoon, I could only see a human silhouette.

As I got closer and closer, I finally had a feeling, and I couldn't help but feel a burst of joy in my heart.

Nine times out of ten, it's Margaret!

"Your Royal Highness, I didn't disturb you, did I?" she bowed deeply, and her posture was quite ladylike.

I saluted her and said, "Thank you for saving my life! I need to ask you something, I don't know if I can do it?"

"Of course, just ask!" her smile was slightly mischievous.

I smiled, opened the door, and made a gesture of please.

"Where should I sit?" she asked me, looking around the room.

I pointed to a high chair and asked her to sit down.

She cautiously touched the chair.

I looked at her cautious look and laughed out loud.

"I'm sorry, every time I go to a strange place, I will be nervous to look closely, and it is almost a habit. She said.

"You're so funny, why did you develop this habit?" I asked.

"If it weren't for this habit, I wouldn't be alive now. Let's talk about something else. She said.

With that, she sat down, one hand on the chair, and the other inside her dress, as if holding something.

"Our last conversation didn't end there. I said.

"What's the topic?" she asked.

"Why do you want to take the place of Princess Sarah? I said.

"Oh, you think so. "My grandfather was the sheriff of the Spencer area, and although he didn't have a knighthood, he had a great reputation for his political achievements. My father was the commander of the 1st Battalion of the Pyras Regiment, so I grew up in the barracks for almost half of my life. My maternal grandfather, von Berkmann, was a well-known Grand Duke. I am happy to dedicate myself to the country. Am I not qualified enough?"

After saying that, she deliberately stared at me with wide eyes.

I said, "I don't want to belittle your origins, but I'm curious about your idea of marrying Conceica." ”

"Princess Sara has disappeared, and our country's reputation has been greatly affected. At this time, doesn't someone need to stand up and take responsibility?"

"Isn't she sick?" I asked, raising my voice, how did I think Delich wasn't telling the truth, and she was telling the truth.

Margaret hurriedly covered her mouth, blinked her eyes and asked, "Who said that, is it Lord Delich?"

I deliberately turned to her, smiled and said, "I believe what you said, she's missing." So, you need to tell me, why did she disappear?"

"This ...... This," she said, turning her head, "I don't know! ”

"Well, then I ask you, why do you know that someone is going to assassinate me, why do you want to save me?"

As I asked these questions, we looked at each other for a moment. After about a dozen seconds, she turned her gaze to the side.

"Someone is coming. As long as you don't die, they won't be reconciled. She said.

"Who else will Wachter send, and what do I need to be aware of?" I asked.

"I really don't know. With that, she stood up and wanted to leave.

I stopped in front of her and said, "Can I ask you for dinner?"

"As long as you don't ask questions anymore!" she looked impatient.

I specifically asked for a restaurant with a view of the sea and musicians playing.

I instructed the guards to stand guard at the door and not let anyone in during the meal.

I ordered a table of food, but Margaret was late.

I saw her change her clothes, this dress was tightly wrapped, but the body was well shaped, from the neck to the ankles, with beautiful curves.

She put on makeup, and her face was more shy than before.

We started eating.

The music then sounded, melodious Sadr music. I think the trumpeter's playing is simply amazing.

Margaret had a charming smile on her face.

She thanked me for inviting her to dinner and for preparing such a sumptuous dinner.

I think she's not only charming at the moment, but also dignified.

What a fickle woman!

What do I really like about her? I wondered.

We drank Bellman's specialty milk wine.

This wine has a sweet and sour flavor that even reminds me of a certain yogurt product I once drank.

Margaret looked at the three musicians next to her and frowned.

I asked her if it was some habit that was making her nervous again.

She frowned, smiled, and shook her head slightly.

I saw her left hand reach below her chest again.

She was always on the alert, and it seemed that it had become a habit.

I toasted her. She took a sip.

I said there would be a big royal wedding for her.

She didn't react in the slightest.

I asked her to taste the sem's tuna, which was freshly caught and had a very good taste.

She only ate a small piece and stopped.

The music paused, and the three musicians withdrew.

We were silently facing each other, with nothing to say.

She got up and said goodbye to me, saying she had something important to do.

I wanted to keep it, but she was too fast to keep it.

I felt bored and sat back to enjoy my meal alone.

I changed the wine, it was more strong, and the more I drank, the more I drank, and I didn't think I would pour myself too much.

After drinking, I forgot what I was called.

I don't remember how I got back to my room or how I got to bed.

The next day I woke up quite late, close to noon.

After I got up, after washing up, I remembered that the killing tool I wanted to study was still next door, and I wanted to ask Sidima for a spell, but I missed the appointed time.

I regret it.

There was a knock on the door, and I thought of Margaret's cautious look, could it be her?

I hid behind the door and used my cane to pull the deadbolt from the door.

I wanted to see how quickly Margaret reacted and wanted to play a joke on her.

But before I could do anything, I saw that it was a man, with a figure that was familiar to me.

It was Delich who came, and he had something important to say.

I put down my cane and sat down in my chair.

With a grim face, Tessiri stood behind Delich, accompanied by several officials.

De Lich told me that the fleet had arrived safely at the port of Eynck.

He also told me that the receiving fleet of the Kingdom of Merchidi was also here, and that the Duke of Barrick was about to wait for the "Meratsi" to come and see me.

He got closer and closer to me, his voice getting quieter.

He said that Her Royal Highness Princess Sara was ill and would not attend the meeting.

I was taken aback and asked which Princess Sarah?

He whispered to me that it was this one from the ship.

Everyone in the back was blasted out by Tesseri, and the door was closed, except for the three of us.

I was surprised, Margaret was fine yesterday, how could she be sick?

Delich told me the truth.

The Kingdom's intelligence officers have detected the traces of Princess Sara herself, who may have been held hostage in the direction of the Fintrin Islands.

Therefore, the person who held her hostage may have something to do with pirates.

The investigation and follow-up continues, so more detailed intelligence will come.

Margaret was not allowed to meet this time because in the short term, there may be news of Princess Sarah, and a swift rescue will be launched.

Once the real one can be rescued, then there is no need to continue impersonating this temporary impersonation.

I asked him why he had asked Margaret to impersonate him in the first place.

De Lich told me that she was chosen because there was no suitable candidate among the royal women, and there was no suitable candidate among the noble women, only she volunteered and could be regarded as having noble blood.

I asked him what was the matter with Margaret having more strength than the average boy.

He told me that Margaret was born into a military family, and that she met the legendary Kevins, and of course there was something more prominent than the average person.

Who is Kevins, I asked?

Delich looked at me strangely, as if I were an alien.

He said, "You don't remember, Kevins was a ranger, and his deeds were widely known and known.

I asked, how old is he?

Delich was helpless and told me what it looked like to be in his sixties.

I said, Margaret was only about twenty years old, how could she know an old man in his sixties?

As soon as I finished saying this, not only Delich looked at me, but also Tessili next to me.

Delich told me that, as far as he knew, Margaret's father, Reddell, was Kevins' adopted son.

Ah, I see, it's Kevins who is great, and then Margaret who taught is also great, and they must have a heritage.

But I still don't understand why she knew that someone had come to assassinate me.

Delich didn't have time to answer my questions, for there was obviously a dignitary coming with drums outside.

I dressed up and went to meet with the Duke of Barrick, who came from the kingdom of the Miracle Emperor.