The Returnee Noble Lady Attacks His Majesty the Dragon Emperor

er and the people of the imperial castle who were trapped back then.
That should be enough of a confirmation for you, Listeard.”

“As usual, other than Hadith, you don’t consider anyone your sibling.
What a vile man.”

“I’m sorry, I can’t do away with my memory of being suppressed by the Rave Royal Family.
It’s not that I deem us inequal—by the way, Listeard, before I knew it, it seems that you’ve recognized me as the crown prince? That’s the first you’ve ever referred to me that way.”

“This isn’t the time to argue, Vissel, Listeard…!”

“Don’t get me wrong.
All the information regarding the Duke of Leirzatz’s movements was brought to me by Duke Noitral.”

Elynsia, whose uncle was the Duke of Noitral, became speechless.

“Duke Noitral might’ve been trying to restore Elynsia’s honor.
After all, back then, Elynsia aided Georg.
Don’t worry too much, Elynsia.”

Elynsia lowered her gaze onto the floor.
Listeard raised his voice.

“Older sister has nothing to do with this.
If my grandfather is really attempting to do something wrong, and Duke of Noitral heard about it, it’s only part of his responsibility as an aristocrat of Rave Empire to report it.
It’s nothing to be ashamed about.”

“Listeard…”

Elynsia, in a dilemma, muttered her little brother’s name.

Vissel squinted.

“As expected, Listeard.
It seems that you understand your position accurately.
Now, I’d like to offer you two suggestions.”

Vissel raised two of his fingers.

“One, for you to be detained until the suspicion regarding the Duke of Leirzatz is cleared up.
Of course, Frida would also be detained along with you.”

“Basically, a hostage? But, if it’s a false alarm, you’ll end up turning the Duke of Leirzatz into an enemy.”

“At that time, I will make the source, the Duke of Noitral, explain everything.
That is my order.”

As if amazed, Listeard was at a loss for words.

“Do you intend to confront both Duke Leirzatz and Duke Noitral?”

“Don’t worry, I will give Duke Leirzatz an opportunity to explain himself.
As for the second suggestion—do you want that role to be yours?”

“…To face the Duke of Leirzatz and clear the suspicion myself?”

Vissel nodded to Listead when he clarified in a low tone.

“However, you can’t take Frida with you.
She will stay in the imperial castle.
After all, the suspicion surrounding you hasn’t been cleared up.”

That Frida was to serve as a hostage against Listeard was understandable without needing to say.

“In either case, not only will the dragon knights who report directly to you, and all the manpower you’ve gathered be excluded from Hadith’s surroundings, the former imperial army will be chased out from the castle.
It’s okay, the ones I brought with me are excellent.
Political affairs shan’t face any delay.”

“I’m moved.
The crown prince has helped me a lot, it’s actually quite surprising.
Unfortunately—I won’t be leaving the imperial capital.
Of course, I also refuse to live in captivity.”

“…I see, is that so? Well, Hadith, what do you want to do?”

Hadith turned around and gave a frank impression after blinking.

“…I’m surprised.
It seems that my period of popularity has come.
Both of my older brothers are paying so much attention to me!”

Vissel’s smile stiffened, while Listeard could only show a dejected expression.