Suleiman wet his lips with his tongue. He had defeated the Hungarians as fast as he could, not caring about the expenditure of ammo despite having a tough battle ahead at the capital. Haste makes waste, but it was a cost he was willing to pay to help Alice as soon as possible, but when he finally had the ti to check on her condition, it turned out she didnt even need his assistance. A devil, a true devil with horns and purple eyes was watching him. Behind her, there were the twelve mbers of the church sent to capture Alice. They were standing with expressions similar to children who were chastised for stealing cookies. As for Alice, she seed to know the devil.
Is this one of the companions you were searching for? Suleiman asked, nodding and smiling at Tafel. Alice spoke a lot about you.
Oh? Really? Tafel asked, raising an eyebrow. What king of things did she say?
Suleiman glanced at Alice. It didnt seem like the angel was going to stop him. Perhaps she wanted him to tell the devil her thoughts? She said youre very insecure despite your abilities, and she admires you for chasing your dreams despite the fact youll never be able to achieve them.
What the heck!? Tafel and Alice asked at the sa ti. Tafel glared at Alice, and Alice glared at Suleiman. The guild master stomped her foot. Since when did I tell you that!?
Suleiman swallowed and shrank back. He was the leader of an empire, but he felt like a child when faced with the stares of a devil and an angel. W-well, he said and adjusted the collar of his uniform. You didnt tell it to , but you told it to Burc while I happened to be listening.
Is that what you really think about ? Tafel asked, scowling at Alice. And whos this Burc person? Why are you sharing so much personal stuff with him? Should I tell Mr. Skelly?
Burc is a cat, Alice said and snorted. Besides! I really do think its admirable you want to beat Vur in a fight, but you and I both know its never going to happen, and if it does, itll be because he went easy on you because youre his wife. Also, I thought you knew what I thought about you? And its not just who thinks that! Dont look at like that.
Tafel pursed her lips. Who else thinks Im insecure?
Stella, Sheryl, Zilphy, Mistle, Alice said, ticking off the nas with her fingers. Im pretty sure Diamant thinks it as well but never expressed it. She cleared her throat. Anyway, speaking of those people, we should do our best to find them to return ho, yeah? She nudged Tafel with her elbow. So, whats the plan? Let see the Supre Ruler Who Stands Above All in action. Oh, right. This is Suleiman, by the way. Hes the leader of the Ottomans.
Tafel sighed and crossed her arms over her chest. Hello, she said, nodding at Suleiman. Im Tafel, the empress of the Holy Roman Empire. Sorry if I seem insecure to you.
Suleiman cleared his throat. No, no, he said and waved his hand in front of himself. I can tell youre a very confident individual. It must be my mistake. I learned German many years ago, and I think I picked the wrong words. Let try again in a language Im more comfortable with. Do you speak Turkish?
No.
Suleiman let out an awkward chuckle and glanced at Alice, his eyes begging her for help. She pretended not to notice. He sighed. His angel had failed him. After clearing his throat, Suleiman asked, Are you here because I attacked Hungary?
Truth be told, I was supposed to arrive long before you attacked, Tafel said. However, that wimpy guy didnt listen to and decided to fight you, it seems? Anyway, I dont really care that you attacked Hungary. I only conquered it to expand my territory to search for my companions betterIm assuming you know what Im talking about because of Alice. How about this? Ill give you Hungary since you seem to really want it, and youll expand southward to help find my remaining friends.
Suleiman raised an eyebrow. Between the two of you, he said, his eyes shifting from Tafel to Alice and back to Tafel, whos stronger?
I am, Tafel said.
Alright, Suleiman said and clapped his hands together once. He smiled at Tafel. We have a deal. Tell , which companions havent you found yet?
The two dragons.
Suleimans smile froze. A tiny wrinkle appeared on his forehead as he turned his face towards Alice. Dragons? he asked, still smiling with a stiff expression. I dont recall you ntioning any dragons.
Didnt I? Alice asked. I said I was looking for two big lizards since I couldnt find the right word for dragons in Turkish. Her eyes lit up. Is that why you gave those lizards?
Yes, Suleiman said and let out an awkward laugh. I thought you were feeding Burc exotic foods.
Alice scratched her nose. Oh, well, Burc did enjoy eating them. She looked around. Speaking of which, where is he? I thought I left him with you.
I think the sounds of our bombards spooked him, Suleiman said. After we fired a few rounds, he jumped off my horse and disappeared.
Alice sighed. Looks like well have to find him, she said and raised an eyebrow at Tafel. Doesnt this remind you of your first adventuring days? The first mission I ever took was finding a lost cat. I think I was ten at the ti.
I never took a mission like that, Tafel said and furrowed her brow. I think I collected fairy tears for my first one when I was five or six years old.
Alice stared at Tafel.
What?
No, its nothing, Alice said and shook her head. Well, now you get to experience the joys of being a novice adventurer. Help find my cat. Hes white and fluffy.
Found him, Tafel said.
Huh? Alice blinked and looked around. Where?
Right there, Tafel said and pointed.
Alices gaze followed Tafels finger. Thats a cloud, she said and rolled her eyes. I bet you think youre hilarious, huh?
I dont think it; I know it.
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