The motorho proceeded through the night down the highway, its engine roaring heavily. Laptricia-sama and Ashley were resting on the twinbed; the servants attended to them. Their breathing had cald after the Air Masks Id taken were put on them. But their fevers from the Mage Masher still hadnt subsided.
The Mage Masher caused the intricate flow of magic within ones body to run rampant. Thus, leaving the afflicted in a deadly situation. In addition to that, with the flow of magic going crazy, recovery magic loses its effect. This ant that it was detrintal for the antidote to be administered, the one only the Knights of the Royal Capital had, to calm the flow of magic.
We just passed through the resting area west of the capital. We should arrive at the capital in in hour.
I glanced back as I drove and noticed the Escort Leader sitting on the sofa in the living room. He didnt seem relaxed at all. He sat straight up, his hands on his knees and eyes boring straight Into the wall.
Are you okay?
I,I,I,I, I,m alright.
He didnt look alright at all. The servants had already gotten used to the vehicle already. I figured it was because they could cook, prepare and attend the resting girls while staying indoors; and traveling at the sa ti. On the other hand, the man had been glued to the sofa since the ride began.
The instrunt panel on the drivers dashboard was outfitted with a built-in display. It showed the video of the onboard caras. This way, I could see the situation within the motorho at all tis while I drove. I kept tabs on the girls conditions and I stopped whenever their symptoms flared up. I only restarted the vehicle once theyd simred down. It was a hurried, but careful ride nonetheless.
The capital is already in sight.
Oh! Weve finally arrived
After hearing my announcent, the Escort Commander, whod been seated like a lifeless mannequin, jumped to look through the windshield. I could see that his eyes were slightly moist. Was riding in here that scary? But this alone didnt an that all of our problems were solved. It was already dawn and the gate was open. Although it was not crowded yet, the guards had probably already noticed us and were on the move.
I stopped the Continental so ways away from the gate and asked the commander to take the lead. During our ride, I reminded him and the servants that the Continental was to remain a secret. The vehicle was not my property, but a loan from soone of higher rank. Since it was a secret, if rumors were to spread I intentionally stopped there. I could see that this had given the intended result by their pale faces. So, I let them all off as I stated I wanted to see Laptiricia-sama and Ashley.
Both of them seed awake, but their faces were extrely pale. Their eyes were barely open, as if their eyelids were being weighed down.
Weve arrived at the capital. The captain has arranged for imdiate treatnt. Please be patient a little while longer.
They appeared to have replied, though their voices were too weak. Or, the air masks muffled their voice; maybe both.
I left the rest to the servants before I got off the motorho. I wished nothing more than to let the girls get treatnt right away, but my suit was drenched in blood. It had all blackened at this point. The kevlar mask hadnt been exempted from the ss. The bloodstains resembled flas on the mask. There was no way I could present myself like this, right? Maybe I should get myself a change of clothes
Several carriages ca from the capital along with horses. The cavalry, raising the standard to the Royal Guard, surrounded the continental. One of the horsen approached before he dismounted.
I take it that youre the Black Mask? Were here to bring Duke Bargas third daughter and Ashley Zephanel to the clinic imdiately.
Thank you. Laptiricia-sama and Ashley will unboard montarily. Please wait a mont.
You seem to be covered in a lot of blood yourself. Do you also need dical attention?
No. Ill head to the Dukes manor to file a report imdiately. Duke Bargas escort commander will be along to accompany you. Also, the servants mightve inhaled so of the mage masher as well, so please see to them.
I understand. Well bring the servants as well.
After our exchange, the escort commander stood next to the continental. A mont later, Laptiricia-sama and Ashley stepped off with the help of the servants. The squad leader and so of the royal guards helped the ladies board a prepared carriage. I saw them off then prepared to enter the capital myself.
By the way, Blak Mask, what is that thing?
Of course, it was the leader of the Royal Guards that had to point at the Continental.
This is a large magical tool entrusted to by higher ups. I will refuse any question or investigation regarding this. If you even dare to touch it, dont bla for being impolite.
No, no. I didnt an to do that. I wont ask anything.
The royal guard leader mounted his horse and rode alongside the carriage to the capital afterward. Once theyd gone so distance out, I opened the TSS and returned the motorho to the garage. Doing so, it was automatically refueled And as expected the refueling costs were much, much higher than any other vehicles I ownedIt wasnt that I couldnt afford it, but the price itself was three tis more than to refuel the Dorchester. As I walked to the capital, I decided that I shouldnt use this often from now on.
I would hear rumors such as This morning, the Black Mask entered the Capital drenched in blood; The black masked beca the Blood-soaked Black Mask, or Another has fallen victim to the Black Mask again later on. At present, I just ran through the capital and headed directly to Duke Bargas residence in the first district. I reported on the night raid at the resting area to his guards out front before I went in to et with the Duke.
You have my gratitude, Shaft-kun. Then, how is Laptiricia and Ashley?
The guards gave way and allowed entry. Inside, I was greeted by Volker-san who guided to the Dukes office.
The escort commander is with them at the clinic for treatnt.
You said they used Mage Masher? How many days had passed since theyd inhaled it?
About half a day.
Only half a day has passed? Well, its good then. They should recover as long as the people at the clinic dont make a mistake. Volker, can you leave us alone for a mont?
As you wish. Ill take my leave.
Volker-san left the office, leaving and the Duke alone.
Shaft-kun, what do you know about the Mage Masher?
The Dukes voice echoed through the mostly empty office was not the gentle one I was used to hearing. This ti, it was clear and firm.
I do know that its a poison that is supposedly only available to knights to use.
Thats correct. The managent is entrusted to the knights. That thing you used to alleviate the poison, did the attackers also use it?
Yes, I left the rest of the undamaged air masks they wore in the Escort Commanders care. Ive told him to send them to your Excellency.
I placed the air mask Id kept in my pouch on the table. The Duke promptly took the mask and inspected it. He uncorked the cylinders where the wind magic stone was embedded. His sharp eyes beca ever more narrow as he carefully examined the inside.
This airmask is actually under the sa strict managent standard as the poison. If a foreign invader managed to get their hands on this, then using the mage masher as an ergency weapon wouldnt work well.
He disassembled the mask as if he was looking for so sort of serial number.
I knew it Shaft-kun.
Yes.
I have a new request for you.
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