"That...... Even if you ask, I can't answer it. I smiled wryly and said, "You see, I can only answer without offending on either side. Joan of Arc is fine, she won't say anything on the surface, but Artoria ......"

"Haha, Lord Weigong, we understand!" The knights burst into laughter, "Aum, who just asked you the favorite, was bruised on his forehead for two days after he took two more looks at the hostess of the tavern, but when he came home, his wife repaired it severely!" ”

"Uh...... Is that actually the case? ”

I opened my mouth and looked at the knight who spoke first, with some surprise.

I thought he was a complete troublemaker, but it turned out to be the opposite......

"Quick...... Don't talk about this, haven't you already passed and said you won't mention it again! ”

The knight's face flushed and he was embarrassed.

"Hahaha! That is to say, the more people who have no guts, the more they like to talk about heroes! ”

Everyone burst into laughter, and the atmosphere was much more lively.

Seeing this, I breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the conversation can be removed from me.

"Lord Weigong, we understand your position, so let's add another qualification." However, at this time, another knight looked at me calmly, "Suppose you were not in a state where you were not in love with anyone at first, and you met the king and Miss Joan of Arc at the same time, who would you choose?" ”

"Spare me, I don't know about this question......"

I couldn't help but cover my face.

If this possibility is true, it is not so clear.

It's not that I see something different, it's that at that time, I didn't have the ability to love someone at all.

Chasing one's dreams is like falling into an abyss that cannot be described in words, empty and dark.

At that time, although I could still pretend to be casual on the outside, I was already wailing inside, right?

The whole human soul is like crying in a raging storm, running wildly, unable to stop and rest.

Otherwise, the boundless sorrow will turn into a tidal wave that will completely overwhelm me......

Whoever comes to me will be like a drowning man grasping at the last straw, and he will not let go.

“……”

Suddenly, there was an uproar all around.

It's as if something broke the previous atmosphere, and there was a mixture of panic and nervousness.

"What's going on?"

I put my chaotic thoughts behind me for a moment and asked.

"Einomiya-sama...... The king and ...... Miss Joan of Arc, it's back! ”

Several knights hurriedly whispered into my ear.

"Huh?"

I hurriedly stood up and looked in the direction where the two girls had left.

Sure enough, there were two figures approaching quickly, and the two black dots gradually turned into a vague humanoid silhouette.

Although the distance is very long, it can still be seen that both of them are very slender, and their long blonde hair reflects an incomparably bright brilliance in the sunlight of the sky.

"Quick, go meet them."

I hurriedly beckoned to the knights, intending to go out.

"That...... Lord Emiya, don't mention the topic we talked to you about just now, or with the king or Miss Joan of Arc......"

The knights gathered me tighter, their tones full of pleading.

"Yes, the king will definitely punish us severely if he finds out, and Miss Joan of Arc must hate us too......"

"Don't worry, I'm full enough to mention this to them?" I smiled wryly and shrugged my shoulders, "Do I want the two of them to personally ask me who I will choose?" I'd rather spend three months in the Land of Shadows than face that situation. ”

The relationship between the two girls seems to have become a little strained because of me.

If this kind of problem is added at this time, it is estimated that the contradiction in the heart will be directly detonated......

"Haha, too, so we're relieved."

The knights looked relieved at this point, smiled and got out of the way, obediently following behind me.

——

"Joan of Arc! Artoria! ”

Accompanied by a group of knights, I came to the front and waved at the two girls, shouting loudly.

In a short time, two young girls rode up to me.

"Shirou, the next time you call both of us by name, remember to put me in front!" Artoria crossed her arms a little dissatisfied, and complained slightly, "We are lovers, and we should notice each other first in the crowd, right?" ”

"Knight King, I'm going to object to this." Joan of Arc frowned, but she retorted seriously, "You must know that there are no personal feelings on the battlefield, no lovers, no relatives, and only strict subordinate relationships. From this point of view, as the contractor of Lord Emiya, I have the highest priority to be cared for, and I should be seen first! ”

"You...... You are sophistry! How can there be such a reason......"

The girl was so angry that her lips turned white, and she couldn't help but want to say something more.

"Alright, okay, both of you guys stop a bit." I reluctantly inserted between the two women, "I just said it casually, and I didn't care about it at all." But what did you find in the Frankish kingdom? Reporting on the harvest of this trip is the top priority, right? ”

"Hmm......"

The two women glanced at each other, and then twisted their heads to the side wordlessly.

"So, Artoria, you speak first, I'll listen carefully."

I smiled bitterly in my heart and shook my head.

Because I was nervous about calling Joan of Arc by her name before, I put Artoria in front this time.

"Well, Shirou, I'll listen to you." The girl seemed to be in a much better mood at this time, and a smile appeared on her face.

“…… In short, the Frankish army has been completely withdrawn, and there is no armed presence in the whole country, except for civilians engaged in agriculture and artisanal commerce. The girl said this, with a hint of incomprehension in her eyes, as if she herself was having some difficulty accepting the situation.

"There aren't any more armies?" I couldn't help but widen my eyes, "What does this mean?" Isn't this the equivalent of giving us an entire country? Have you seen their royal family? ”

"No, the royal family has left with the army, and there are only a few clerks left in the entire palace to sort out the files." Joan of Arc shook her head, "But if you want to say that you find something, it's just that the Knight King preempted it, so it's up to her to tell you about it." ”

After saying that, Joan of Arc walked away directly, and sat on her knees under a tree next to her, closing her eyes and saying nothing.

So it seems...... Artoria is not the only one who is making trouble, but Joan of Arc is too......