The "Master swordsman” who was reincarnated, wants to live freely - Chapter 69

Translator: Darling | Editor: Nebosuke

The next day – We continued on our venture as planned.

Yesterday we were attacked and had the choice to actually cancel the tour.

Actually, we should have done so. However, Eina’s goal is to lure out the Shadow Apostles no matter what.

As for Iris and I, we would want to bring Alia back to our side. And in order to do so, we first need to get in contact with her.

So on Eina’s request, we were going around the kingdom in the carriage once more.

There were other teams from the Empire’s side out deployed as well, but they did not get attacked.

“Are they planning to attack us in a place with many people, I wonder.”

Eina said, while the carriage was on the move.

When the assassins attack it seems to be from out of a group of people.

Not in a place where there were no people. It was clear that they wanted to kill Eina in a crowded place. 

They would want to do so, so that the message “Eina Bodel was murdered” would spread.

And if a person wearing military clothes from the Empire was to be killed, that would serve as enough evidence.

“The escort knights are to guarantee that our surroundings are completely safe. The assassin we caught yesterday is already being questioned, but- “

“But there is little to gain from him, I suspect. Might be just someone they hired as an extra. The real deal is, after all, Qufirio Notoria.”

“Notoria…”

Iris responded to what Eina had said. 

Alia Notoria – That was her name. … The Shadow Apostles are set up by the family with that very name, Notoria. Perhaps Alia never really spoke about her family name

because she had very little idea of what it actually meant. 

The kingdom doesn’t really know much about this name – After all, Alia had no problem living in the Kingdom with Iris at all, after they had met.

(Would their leader really be operating as a leader though…?)

Today Remyl also came to see us in regards to the questions we had.

After all, I had already put her under investigation with regard to Alia.

I also need to tell her that Alia has now sided with the enemy though. That is really something I need to be subtle about.

“Though not the same as yesterday, there is still a high chance that we will be attacked today”

“That’s right. What’s more, they should already be well aware of our movements. Mersche and Iris – We got attacked as soon as you two left. But it seems that they also have business with you, Iris.”

“Right…”

The Shadow Apostles, we don’t know when they will attack, but we can make an estimate based on what happened yesterday.

A crowd close by, but not while Eina is in it. She wasn’t surrounded by anyone.

Perhaps Alia will come out again, once Iris has taken a considerable distance as well.

They also could have chosen with what timing they actually wanted to lure them out, but, 

“Sorry for saying this now, but I don’t think they will assault us today”

“Hm? Why is that?”

“They’re quite bold in their actions, but they always make sure that they have a chance to withdraw. If they notice we’re just moving about like nothing happened, they must know it’s a trap”

It’s easy to plan an ambush if you know what the other party’s up to.

But if we just continue our route like nothing happen, while we were attacked before – Then they must think we’re setting a trap.

And especially since they’re after Eina… If you take this all into consideration, it’s safe to assume they won’t attack today.

“Of course, this is just speculation”

“No, we’re still cautious. They’re very discreet… We wouldn’t even know when we have made a mistake. But either way, I am still acting as a decoy here”

Before we even knew anything about it, Eina was already a decoy from the start. 

If Eina was to move on her own, the enemy would come to assault her no doubt… But we will not create such a scene.

“Even without you, Lady Eina, acting as a decoy, the enemy would still come in contact with us”

“With me, yes?”

Iris said, in response to my remark.

Alia had told Iris to “not interfere”. But if Iris is to travel with Eina, the chance of her getting in touch with Alia becomes all the higher.

“Yes! We could take this opportunity to let Iris move on her own, and get in contact”

“! Is that alright? If Iris were to move alone, the chance of them hunting her down becomes all the bigger too”

“I’m used to being hunted, so don’t worry about that”

“Fhwa, Used to it, you say? How reliable you are”

Eina said laughingly in response to Iris.

To let Iris move unattended – That is the sole chance to actually get in contact with Alia.

We are to move normally and continue the tour, while Iris goes out on her own is a good idea.

“Well then, with that in mind, let’s start the tour for today”

Everyone nodded in response to what I said.

This is how our second day of the tour started.