Jin and Erza go to the parlor with Daikie. Reiko, of course, follows them.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Viscount Yohia. Jin-sama, I've brought Erza-sama.

"Oh, Master Gin, Erza-sama. Thank you for your hospitality.

Viscount Yohia rises from his chair, bends over deeply, and gives a salute.

"Elsa-sama, I would like to thank you for healing not only my severely wounded body but also the passengers of the coach.

Both Erza and Jin could not hide their bewilderment at the deep bow of his head.

Please raise your face anyway. I can't talk to you if you don't."

Then, I will take you at your word.

Elsa looked at Viscount Jóhir, who looked up, and was absolutely mortified.

He was severely exhausted.

She worried ...... if the treatment she had received the other day had not been successful.

"Are you feeling sick somewhere?

"Oh, no, not at all. Thanks to you, my injuries are completely healed.

Then, please visit .......

I haven't slept much in the last three days.

That's not good. Is there a reason?　If it's insomnia, you can go to .......

Oh, no, actually I came to see Count Nido about it. He said that it would be better if you asked Master Jin and Miss Elsa about it as well.

"So that's what he meant."

Hearing this, Jin finally understood.

"First of all, I would like to apologize again for my rudeness.

"You will tell me the reason for ......, won't you?"

Yes.

Then, let's hear what you have to say.

Let's hear what you have to say.

It all started with a piece of information.

Viscount Yohia began to speak slowly.

"It is said that the illegitimate son of the previous emperor is now living on the streets."

"What?"

The previous emperor was the grandfather of the current emperor, Ernst II.

He died in 3895.

He died in 3895. He is the illegitimate son, that is, an unrecognized child.

From Ernst II's point of view, he is an uncle or aunt.

"Upon receiving this information, I went to confirm it as soon as possible.

It is indeed an important matter.

Jin and the others felt that they had gained some insight into the Viscount's situation.

"After various circumstances, we have confirmed that he is undoubtedly the illegitimate son of His Majesty the previous generation. I had hurried to Miyagi to report this.

"I see, so that's what happened.

If that is the case, it is understandable why the Viscount put his own honor aside and did everything in his power to restore his life.

We can also understand that he would not have been willing to share this information, which could have caused a scandal for the emperor's family, with others.

Furthermore, the background of the emperor's apology to Jin and the others after the <> meeting is also available at ........

"So, you must be wondering why I am telling you now.

Yes, that's right.

Well, there is a reason for that. The fact is that your illegitimate son has been kidnapped.

What?

His Majesty said to consult with Count Nido's guest, Jin-sama, regarding this matter. ......

"Is that what you mean ......?"

Jin was finally convinced by this explanation.

Viscount Yohia stood up and bowed deeply once again.

"Please, Jin-sama. I know this is a selfish request, but please help us in our search for the illegitimate son!

"...... I understand."

Oh!　Thank you!

This is also helping people. A person who is involved in the affairs of the country, and who is also a descendent of the female emperor whom Jin respected in the past.

"Then, first of all, please tell me about this illegitimate child.

Jin wanted as much information as possible about the person he was looking for.

"Okay," said Jin. First of all, her name is . She is a woman ......, or rather a girl. Her age is 13 years old this year."

"Thirteen?　Is she that young?

I do not know at what age the previous generation died, but I am sure that it was a daughter in her later years. Even Jin could guess that it must have been a scandal.

Even Elsa was frowning.

No wonder.

Erza was the daughter of her father's daughter Meine, the maid of honor at the hotel where they were staying.

We can't help but be disgusted by the behavior of these aristocrats ...... in this case the emperor.

Moreover.

I was recognized and raised as a daughter of Viscount Randall's family, but the girl Merce was left alone in the private sector.

Perhaps this was the reason why Viscount Jóhir explained further.

"The previous generation did not know about the birth of Miss Merze. However, he gave her mother a dagger with a coat of arms, saying that if such a thing should ever happen, the emperor's family would guarantee their livelihood by using this as proof.

"I see..."

"I don't know ...... the details of the encounter between the previous Majesty and Miss Mertze's mother. I'm only told that she was the maid of honor ...... who accompanied His Majesty when he was touring the country on his own."

"......"

So, let's get back to that.

Yes.

I'm not sure if this is the case, because what we're talking about now is the kidnapping of the girl Melze.

I will now explain how the case came to light.

Viscount Yohia began to explain again.

"First of all, Miss Merce's mother, the maid of honor, Zelma, had a long illness after giving birth to her, and passed away four years later.

"Such is the case ......."

"That's why Miss Mertze lived with her mother and son at her mother's family home in the village of Raa'a."

I'm sure that's true.

They didn't tell her anything about her origins. I guess they didn't want to sow the seeds of disaster.

I can see why.

But last fall, my grandfather and grandmother passed away one after the other. ......

Oh, ......

"And my grandmother told me that you are the son of the previous emperor and where to find the dagger as proof."

"Haha ......"

The outline of the case gradually became clearer.

Jin, Erza, and Daikki listened attentively.