After listening to Levi's question, Helliga was silent for a moment, then put down the cup and suddenly asked, "Speaking of which...... title of "Sword Emperor" should not be what you call yourself, right?" ”

"......" listened to Helica's inquiry, and Levi finally understood the reason for Heliga's silence just now - it was a very stupid thing to give himself a nickname.

The origin of the name "Sword Emperor" is that after joining the association, he won it by successfully carrying out missions again and again. It's not a name he came up with on a whim. It is precisely because of this that Heliga asks himself this rhetorical question.

"Did the members of the association call it that spontaneously?" Helliga repeated Levy's answer, "I see...... Is it because of the lack of imagination of my companions? It's been so long, and they've never given me any decent nickname. ”

"Hmm...... Actually, it's nothing. It's not like Li, after you have a name, you can get special powers. Lévy sighed softly—Helliga really looked a little distressed, which made Levi amuse, "And it has something to do with the way you've always kept a low profile." ”

"That's right...... The path you chose didn't have a chance to make a name for yourself. Heiliga smiled wryly, "Well, if nothing else, the opportunity will come soon—as long as that Vita doesn't break her word." But...... As long as she led me through the door, I didn't really need her help. ”

"The Rider of the Empire...... I've heard a little bit about it before, but I've never seen it in kind. Except for your classmate's seemingly imperfect "Rider God". "But that's a lot of power...... Even before me, it was no easier to deal with the rider he was driving than it was to deal with Regunat, who was not yet in perfect condition. ”

"You must have had the help of the professor at that time...... That guy must have been prepared to target that dragon a long time ago, which is why he used such a restrained trick. Otherwise, I don't think you two are its opponents. Heliga stood up and placed a large Mira note on the table, "But the dragon doesn't seem to have been seen since, either way." Estelle had said that they had tried to look for it in the Guroni Mountains, but they couldn't find its shadow anymore. ”

"Not surprising...... These holy beasts should all have one or two unknown habitats. What's more, he has already witnessed the resolution of the "Ring of Radiance". Lévy said softly, the two of them had already greeted the shopkeeper, and walked out of the café and out into the street—to prevent the shopkeeper from seeing the money on the table, "But speaking of which, Crossbell's wolf ...... It seems that you haven't fully witnessed the "illusion" yet? ”

"To be precise, the Illusory Treasure was gone many years ago. The current Kia is nothing more than a continuation of the Cullois family's obsession...... But I don't think it should have gotten away from it. It's certainly still watching somewhere, too, and will lend a helping hand at a critical moment. ”

"That's right...... Then, they will leave their affairs to themselves. Levi nodded, "Now that the Association has withdrawn, there are far fewer obstacles in front of them, at least there is a possibility. ”

"So, let's talk about our side first." "I was contacted by Craig and he wanted me to convince Jusses to give him some support – you should know about his plan?" ”

"Flank the Marquis of Rogner back and forth with that one-eyed general......," Lévy mused, "but is that really good?" The Elbarians' own problems have not been properly addressed, and the whole of Balyahat is still in a state of chaos......"

"No way, after all, this was one of the conditions of the negotiation at that time. Although this was already a condition for making concessions, Jusis had no experience after all, so he still agreed to the promise that he would "provide support when necessary". "Jussis has also told me about this before, and he said that there is really no material that can be obtained at Baliyahat, and that the armament necessities of the Lords have been basically used up in the previous battles due to the profligacy and wasteful tactics of the former Duke of Helmut. The rest of the things had already been taken away by the regular army at the time of liquidation, and it was impossible for the Lords to send someone there. ”

"That'...... Is this going to continue to drag? ”

"yes. What else could you do? "Craig probably knows that, too, so he's trying to get my side to help." In fact, he is looking for the same person...... Because I'm actually on Jussy's side. "And actually, I have a hole card that will keep Craig's mouth shut — just not yet." ”

"Her Royal Highness?" Levi quickly guessed what Heliga was thinking, "Then you...... No, wait, didn't you say before that Her Royal Highness might be used as a bargaining chip in negotiations with the Marquis of Rogner......"

"That's nothing to do with the regular army." Only then did Helriga smile smile with satisfaction, "This is just the royal family's teaching to the Marquis of Rogner's misguided path, what does it have to do with the regular army before?" At best, the Marquis of Rogner would have declared neutrality enough to completely change the situation of the civil war. At that time, Duke Kane would not be able to sit still anyway, and the loss of Nodia would certainly not be the result he expected. I've asked Vita to arrange it, and it's not hard for him to find out that I'm the one behind it all—and he won't find me. ”

"What are you going to do when that time comes?" Levi wondered, "It can't be...... Do you want to do what you did with Wiseman and give ...... the battleship that is said to be comparable to the Ark? ”

"Not so much...... That's too much of a fight. Moreover, it will certainly be useful for the future when that ship is kept. Heliga shook his head, "Actually, the question is very simple...... Although Vita didn't say it, in fact, one of the reasons why Duke Kane has slowed down his offensive against the regular army's oppression is actually because his mind is not on it. ”

“…… It's the "rider god" who is coming out. "So, you're planning to take advantage of this opportunity...... Trick him into trusting him to learn more about the Scarlet Rider? ”

"Yes." "I've arranged it all. I'll tell you about it first, and then I'll figure out how to tell the other participants. Heliga gestured to Lévy, motioning for him to come over.