It was our plan that my father and I would be targeted.


    In fact, we came to the Kingdom of Halcyon to be targeted.


    But we didn''t expect them to come after Princess Irene.


    "Why is Princess Irene?　Is it only Princess Irene?


    Isn''t Princess Irene''s father, or King Seredonia, a target?


    Anne answers my question in a matter-of-fact manner.


    "So far, we have no information that the king of Ceredonia is the target of an attack. It is only Princess Irene who is being targeted.


    I see.


    Why only Princess Irene?


    No, I just haven''t received any information that the King of Ceredonia is being targeted yet, but maybe he is being targeted in the shadows.


    In fact, I don''t mean to sound rude, but I feel that the other party has more to gain by killing the King of Ceredonia than Princess Irene.


    If the King of Ceredonia dies, the king''s position will be vacant.


    If that were to happen, in a normal country, the king''s daughter, that is, Princess Irene, would be the next king.


    But this is a country of demons.


    It''s unlikely that Princess Irene will become king anytime soon.


    There was a time when the king died of illness in another demon tribe''s country.


    The guy who wanted to be the next king there came forward and eventually a one-on-one winner-take-all match was held.


    Dozens or hundreds of people gathered, and the one who survived to the end became the next king.


    Maybe the Kingdom of Harzion would have such a winner-take-all battle when King Seredonia died.


    So if you kill King Seredonia, the opponent should have more to gain since he can also be the next king.


    But why would he go after Princess Irene alone?


    Could it be that there has already been talk of killing the King of Celedonia, and Princess Irene is being targeted along with it?


    If that wasn''t the case - did someone who seemed to have a simple grudge against Princess Irene send out an assassination request?


    ''''Irenae-sama, are you alright?''''


    Alisa asked that to Princess Irene sitting next to her.


    Yes, I kept thinking about it, but will Princess Irene be okay when she hears that her life is suddenly being threatened?


    Yes, I''ll be fine. I''m used to having my life threatened.......I can''t say that I''m used to it......but I''ve experienced it a few times.


    So you''re sure you''re okay?


    Princess Irene said with a smile to reassure her, but Alisa seemed to be worried about the opposite.


    ''''Yes, I''m also the daughter of the current king, which means I''m the daughter of the strongest person in this country. To some extent, I intend to be strong enough to defend myself.''''


    There are few countries of the demon race that are as large as the Kingdom of Harzion.


    This was also made bigger by the pure strength of King Seredonia and the excellence of the state.


    Before Felix Gladio appeared, it was said that there wasn''t even anyone who would even try to fight the King of Seldonia one-on-one.


    So now, since Felix was also defeated by Eric, there won''t be many people who can beat the King of Seldonia one-on-one.


    ........When you think about it, Eric is so strong after all.


    I don''t understand it because we''re always best friends together, but when I look at it objectively, I can still see how strong he is.


    Well, leaving that part aside, Princess Irene, the daughter of the King of Ceredonia, will have inherited that talent, and most importantly, she''s probably trained quite a bit.


    I don''t think she''s trained in swords like I am, but I''m sure she''s trained in magic even more than I am.


    ''Is it safe for Anne to come to the carriage over here?　What about the guards over there?


    ''There are going to be more guards outside over there. But both His Majesty Leonardo and King Seredonia insist that they have little need of guards...


    I understand my father, but the King of Ceredonia?


    ''''Oh, your father is a strong man, so we always have only a minimal number of guards when we go out of town. Me, your mother, and all the servants have asked for more guards...


    ''Oh, I see...''


    Don''t tell me the King of Celedonia doesn''t have an escort like my father.......


    That man is stronger than his guards, so it makes sense that he doesn''t have any guards.


    ''''But your father is trying to reduce the number of guards when there is a king from another country?　That''s not supposed to happen...


    ''That''s what he said at first, but His Majesty Leonardo said, ''I think it would be better if we had an escort for our children,'' and the King of Ceredonia agreed with him and said he didn''t need an escort.


    That stupid father.


    Since my father said something unnecessary, the King of Seldonia also took advantage of the form........


    ''''Anne, you''re over here. Then you''d better increase the number of guards over there.


    Yes, sir, I understand.


    I''m glad Anne is a sensible person.


    The head of our country''s knight corps and the head of the magical knight corps are very sensible people.


    The tricky part though is that this is completely different when it comes to the deputy commander.


    In terms of pure combat power, both vice commanders are stronger than the vice commander, but in terms of excellence, the commander is definitely superior.


    That''s why it was a relief to have Anne at a time like this.


    ''''I think we''ll be leaving soon. There''s a good chance we''ll be attacked by assassins for a few days from today, so please be careful.


    Yeah, okay.


    I understand.


    Anne''s final warning was given, and me and Princess Irene responded.


    And soon the carriage began to shake and we were off to the streets of the Kingdom of Harzion.