“...... Is that...... What......"

Even if they didn't have to get closer, a few people far away from the valley could still see the huge figure swaying outside the valley in the dim sky of dawn.

It's like a moving hill.

"Rhinoceros ...... That's a little too big, hey. ”

Natsu said in horror, for him who was not at all like the single-celled courage in the comics of another world, it was obvious that the big guy in front of him was beyond his reach.

"Thunderhorn Giant Rhinoceros ......"

Elusa couldn't maintain her usual coldness anymore, and looked at the demonic beasts that appeared outside the valley in surprise.

"What kind of Black Tiger mercenary group will not be attacked, is it a gang, what are you kidding, hey. ”

Lucy muttered, although her nerves were thicker, it didn't mean that she couldn't see the situation, that kind of monster was no longer something they could deal with.

And Sekaria, who was standing behind the Demon Tail Squad, was already pale, and she was not as rational and cruel as her brother, and she couldn't help but cry when she thought of her own brother being blocked in the valley by that kind of monster.

Compared to the others who were a little panicked, the gray wind around Cheruth, who was using the ability of the old tree to use plants to probe in front of her, was much calmer, and she was just a little strange as to why this guy was here, having seen many high-level demonic beasts with Cheruth in the depths of the forest.

The Thunderhorn Giant Rhino, although it is only a high-level magical beast, is famous in the depths of the forest because of its huge size and brutal strength, and it is also famous for its irascible temperament that is still among the top few magical beasts in the forest despite opening its spiritual intelligence as a high-level magical beast.

How is it possible for it to join forces with humans?

Grey Wind wondered in his heart.

Just when everyone was amazed by the sudden appearance of the thunderhorn rhinoceros, Cheruth finally opened her eyes, which had been closed because she wanted to concentrate on casting spells.

“...... Leah, you said before that there are three sages in the kingdom of Lorris, right?"

"Cheruth, are you awake?"

It's just to be able to concentrate and close my eyes when casting spells.,It's always a little weird to be asked what to "wake up", but now is not the time to think about such details.

"Well, don't worry, I've checked it with the plant's vision, and now the Black Tiger Mercenary Group hasn't attacked yet. ”

Chelus said, looking around at the members of the Demontail Squad who were a little frightened by the appearance of the Thunderhorn Giant Rhinoceros.

"However, I'm afraid it's already a matter of time. ”

"Leah, as we said before, is the existence that can compete with Master Hailan the Demonic Beast?"

"Probably not," Chelus shook her head, "I just saw the valley with my plant vision, Gearns...... Your Highness also has aqua blue hair, right?"

Now the identity of the two of them is Master Heilan's magic apprentice, so it is natural to call Garnes His Highness, although Cheruth has never seen each other once.

Sekaria nodded.

"I overheard his conversation with another old man he called Master Heilan, and it wasn't this monster that he was fighting against during the day, but another magician named Tucker. ”

"Master Tucker!" exclaimed Sekaria, "Uncle - Prince Naris is crazy, how can he let the two sages of the kingdom openly face off here!"

"That's why I'm going to ask you, are there only three sages in your country, I have a sense of foreboding...... No, rather, I'm already able to think about the other person's purpose. ”

Sekaria, who had a very smart head, thought for a moment, and her face suddenly turned pale.

"Cheruth, you, you mean ......"

"Well, from the beginning, Prince Naris's goal was not His Highness Garnes at all," Chelus looked up and squinted at the huge body of the Thunderhorn Giant Rhino, "He wants to get rid of one of the trump cards of His Royal Highness the Great Prince, that is, the sage of the kingdom who has always supported the Great Prince." ”

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"So, uncle, his purpose is not me, but you, Master Hailan. ”

At the same time in the valley, Garnes had a gloomy face, recounting his speculation.

"Although killing me can weaken my father's bargaining chips to compete for the throne, but the price is far beyond my uncle's affordability, but I don't have such scruples about Uncle Heilan, even if the ministers attack my uncle and make the kingdom lose a top magician by any means for the throne, but in fact, the result is still that we have lost Master Hailan and the other party still has Tucker Sage, and the advantages that my father has built up in other places will be gone. ”

"How can it be!"

Heilan's old face was full of anger, although he was not a violent person, but as a sage, he became a sniper target in the eyes of others, which could not help but make him feel a great insult.

"Just an old thing, Tucker and a monster want to keep me? ”

Garnes smiled bitterly, he didn't care about the angry Hailan and called the prince of the kingdom by his name without even adding an honorific title.

"That's why Uncle he picked one such opportunity...... His purpose is to destroy the trump card of Master Hailan in his father's hands, not to do something to you, Master Hailan. ”

Master Hailan's face was cloudy, although he was not proficient in politics, but he was not stupid, so after a little thought, he understood what Garnes meant.

This time to find the contract beast, most of the kingdom's ministers and nobles knew that Garnes was traveling with him, and if he escaped on such an occasion, then Prince Naris would have every reason to erase his status as a royal special sage.

At that time, if the eldest prince wants to seek his own help, then it will not only be unjustifiable, but also an excuse for Prince Naris to invite other top powerhouses with free bodies to help, you must know that those unrestrained top powerhouses do not have so many constraints, if Hailan and Tucker will take into account the interests of Lloris when they fight against each other and restrain themselves, those free powerhouses are unhappy and may even release a forbidden spell or something in the national capital, then it is really possible to evolve from the battle for the crown prince to a great turmoil that shakes the foundation of the country if they are not careful。

And if he stays, not to mention whether he can protect Garnes, if the other party is really reckless and wants to control himself to death, to be honest, he doesn't have much confidence to be able to withstand the combination of Tucker and the thunderhorn giant rhino, after all, even if he is powerful, he is only a mage, but the other party has an extra powerful monster meat shield.

It's really a dilemma.

"Master Hailan, if I make it difficult for you, then it's really unnecessary," Garnes looked at Heilan and said sincerely, "Uncle, as long as he still wants to inherit the throne in the name of righteousness, he won't do anything to me so blatantly, and Master Hailan's attainments in magic are a treasure for the entire continent, if there is anything wrong because of me, then I will be a sinner for the entire continent." ”

Heilan's angry expression eased.

"Your Highness, please don't say that, from the moment I accepted the employment of the Kingdom of Loris, my magic is supposed to serve the kingdom, and protecting the safety of Your Highness is the task entrusted to me by His Royal Highness the Grand Prince, and if I can't fulfill the promise I made, it will bring shame on my magic. ”

Garnes shook his head.

The leader of the Silver Wing Mercenary Regiment, who was approached by Garnes to discuss countermeasures, looked at the scene in front of him, and couldn't help but suddenly feel very emotional, first mentioning the other party's strong magical strength and then retreating to advance, for a strong person like Heilan, whether it was out of responsibility or out of the dignity of a strong man, he couldn't refuse.

However, the Silver Wing Leader looked at Garnes suspiciously, why? According to the analysis so far, shouldn't Hailan be allowed to get out of danger first, anyway, the Black Tiger Mercenary Group would not really take Garnes's life.

At this moment, a thief of the Silver Wing Mercenary Regiment ran quickly from the mouth of the valley.

"Commander, His Royal Highness!"

The Silver Wing Leader frowned.

"What's wrong? Is the other side attacking?"

"No, it's not, the other party came and said it was ......"

The thief looked at the three people who were discussing the matter, and he was a little confused.

The Silverwing Leader was about to get angry, but Garnes raised his hand to interrupt him.

"The other party asked, let us hand over Master Hailan and let us go, isn't it?"

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“...... Hand over the sage who is on the side of the eldest prince, that is, Master Hailan, and the other party will definitely make such a suggestion. ”

Cheruth crossed her arms and analyzed, and before she knew it, except for her, Sekaria and the members of the Demon Tail Team had already gathered around her, listening carefully to her speech.

"It's really despicable," Gray frowned, "If you agree, the eldest prince's side will not only lose the friendship of a sage, but also greatly damage the reputation of the eldest prince, but if you don't agree, then for the Silver Wing mercenary group that has only received the responsibility of protecting Garnes, it will be a bloody battle with the other party for unnecessary purposes, and the morale will definitely be hit, and the other party will probably pay second attention from the beginning." ”

"That's right, as long as His Highness Garnes is still sensible, he will never do anything to hand over Master Hailan, then the next question is very simple, that is, how to get out of the other party's attack this time. ”

"But, according to what you said, wouldn't it be nice to let that sage break through on his own?" Lucy asked, "Anyway, that Black Tiger Mercenary Regiment wouldn't dare to really hurt His Highness Garnes, wouldn't it? ”

"No, His Royal Highness Brother-Garnes he can't and won't do that," Sekaria shook her head, "Even if the black tiger won't hurt His Highness's life, but once he is caught doing something humiliating, no one can stop him, the royal family can't joke with his reputation, and most importantly, the son of the Duke of Mana, the number one nobleman in the country, is also there, if something happens to him under the protection of the Grand Prince, no matter who attacks it, the Grand Prince will hardly be able to gain the support of the Duke of Mana." ”

"Wow, then, isn't it dead?" Natsu looked at Cheruth, "In any case, we have to fight hard with each other to break through together, but there is so ......much difference in strength"

Sekaria looked a little desperate, even if she was smart, she couldn't think of any effective way to do this, and the strength of the two sides was too different.

“...... Cheruth, why don't we sneak over and bring His Highness Garnes out? As long as His Highness is not there, Master Heilan will have no worries and can break through on his own. ”

"Hey, the other party is a large mercenary group, and there are also sages and top-level demonic beasts...... Even with us, it would not be possible. Natsu disagreed.

"It's a pity that our squad is still good at frontal combat. ”

Gray's words were more tactful.

Sekaria was a little anxious, she also knew that her idea was not realistic, but there was not much time to hesitate now, and the Black Tiger Mercenary Group, which already possessed top-level magical beasts, could launch a final attack at any time.

To everyone's surprise, Cheruth muttered for a while, then nodded.

"Well, just do as Leah says. ”

"Huh?"

"Hey, Hey, ......"

"Che, Cheruth?"

Chelus looked up at the surprised crowd and suddenly showed a very playful smile.

"The other side has a hidden trump card, and we also have a secret weapon. ”

The secret weapon?

I saw wolf ears - well, now a certain Lori, who is now purple and straight, raised her chest again.

"I'm the secret weapon~"