Avalon’s Dungeon

#39;m only helping you because I have a purpose in that dungeon.
Besides, your lord has been taking care of me a lot, you know, with my lower half.」

「…Huh?」

　Valencia is stunned by these unexpected words.

　Alexis let out a sigh, realizing that Fransisca had not told her anything.

「That's what I mean.
So, your lord is enough for you, isn't she?」

「……」

　Valencia goes silent for a moment.
She must be clearing her head.

　Eventually she comes to this conclusion.

「—No.
But I know that the whole progress of the conquest of Avalon is due to Alexis-sama's contribution…
so there is no doubt that my kingdom is greatly indebted to you!」

　Valencia stood up.

「I've made up my mind.
When I come here, I will take Alexis-sama as my lord, and together I will use my lives to conquer Avalon!」

　Her determined blue eyes look straight into Alexis.

　They are pure and unadulterated.

「Hey, Valencia?」

　Alexis was confused.

「You should stay with Fransisca.」

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「W-Why?」

「…Because she's weak.」

　Alexis was very clear.

「You see, I've been an adventurer so far, even though I'm royalty.
So, I'm good enough on my own.
But your lord, what is that? Is there anyone else as unreliable? Do you know what it means to follow me? It means you're going to help Krangal.
And what are you? You're a knight of Sagrado, right? Then don't try to establish any unnecessary ties.
Just be an ally of Sagrado.」

　Seeing the serious face of Alexis, Valencia was taken aback and immediately burst into laughter.

　Alexis can't hide his confusion as the knight begins to giggle.

「Wh-What?」

「…Well, it's just Her Highness is right…」

　Valencia says with a laugh.

「What?」

　Alexis is puzzled, but Valencia looks at him brightly.

「Apparently, you seem to be a respectable and honorable prince, merciful and generous.」

「…Huh?」

　”I don't understand what she just said”.
As Alexis thinking that, Valencia's gaze sharpens, “—but”.

「I can't overlook what you just said.
—Her Highness has taken good care of you, right?」

「I…
ah…」

　He had intended to tell her that he had done nothing honorable and make her give up.
But is this going to be a problem? Alexis thinks.

「What do you think you're doing with Her Highness the Princess-maiden?」

　As expected, she is Fatima's sister, so she must be a stiff.

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　That's what Alexis thinks.

「…However, this is the situation.
I heard from Her Highness that our Kingdom is now a dependency of yours…」

　Looking at Valencia who sighs, Alexis thinks, “Sagrado really has someone to talk politics with”.

　Well, as a knight defender of her country, Valencia has probably learned more or less about such things.

「Although the kingdom still has the status of an independent state, the reality of the situation is not what it should be.
I think the present situation is a miracle.
No land has been absorbed by any country.
If this is done by satisfying your body, then perhaps Her Highness's situation is unavoidable.」

　Valencia conveyed an unexpectedly flexible opinion, which Alexis thought was different.

「…It's not my intention to absorb it, but rather my father.
That's why I have to show that I can handle it on my own.
But the reality is this.
To tell you the truth, your princess is incompetent as royalty.」

「Ugh…
you really say that clearly.」

　Alexis then tells Valencia, who looks more or less hurt, “That's why I told you to stay on her side”.

「Because of her incompetence, she needs a lot of allies.
There is no guarantee that my country will always be your ally.
Besides, at the moment, your princess has almost no subjects.
But you managed to survive and come back to your lord.
Then, if you have time to worry, be on her side.」

「—I see.
I understand.」

　Valencia seemed to have lost a lot of her initial stiffness as she responded in this way.

　In return, she relaxed her shoulders and began to smile at Alexis.

「But, isn't it a little late for me to be on Her Highness side? She already seems to have the most reliable ally.」

「Who?」

「I'm talking about you, Alexis-sama.」

　After saying this, Valencia says, “Well, I'll leave fro now,” and leaves the room.

「……」

　Alexis let out a sigh, and then he rolled over onto the bed.