Moth to the Flame

"That may not be the case, Gerard..."

Askin Nakk Le Vaar, bearer of the Schrift "D - Deathdealing," struck a somewhat comical pose, flicked aside the long fringe hanging over his face, and said,

"Chiba Makoto is one of the Special Threats. He once even forced His Majesty into a certain degree of danger. We may not necessarily be his match."

"Only a temporary addition to the Divine Punishment Guard like you would lack such confidence. My power is on a completely different level from ordinary Sternritter. Those so-called captains do not even deserve to stand before me."

The more Gerard spoke, the more indignant and agitated he became. He even subconsciously raised a foot, intending to head toward Chiba Makoto.

At that moment, Lille Barro, bearer of "X - All Things Piercing," who had been leaning against the wall, slightly raised his head and spoke calmly.

"Gerard, do not act rashly. All actions must prioritize His Majesty's orders. Guarding the bedchamber is our task."

Pernida Parnkgjas, bearer of "C - Compile," standing at the very edge with his entire body concealed beneath a white cloak, also seemed to nod faintly, then made a subtle sound that could not be clearly heard.

"What is Pernida saying?" Gerard asked.

After listening for a moment, Lille Barro relayed Pernida's meaning.

"He believes this is most likely the enemy's scheme. They want to lure us away, then secretly attack the bedchamber in order to disrupt His Majesty's crucial slumber and prevent him from recovering his true power."

Pernida nodded again.

However, Gerard wore an expression that said, Do you take me for an idiot? "Who are you trying to fool, Lille Barro? Pernida's brain capacity does not support him saying something that long."

??!!

Pernida.

Though Pernida's face could not be seen, Gillespie