Chapter 37: Search for the Princess

Phew... I think we've shaken them off.

What was Tiamat Apostle's intention in letting us go...

They're half-mad, so is Simon. I guess we were lucky.

Given the atmosphere in the castle and the lack of mention of Princess Erin, it doesn't seem like she's dead.

Then where could she have gone?

Princess Erin has left.

Ma'am?

You look like outsiders... I heard rumors about the knights of the Holy Grail coming from across the continent.

It must be you.

Oh yes, that's us.

Ever since the heathen group came as messengers, things have been chaotic.

The princess was suddenly expelled from the castle, and the king changed...

So, Princess Erin is alive?

Of course. The last time I saw her, she was riding out of the castle.

So, Ethan...

We need to find her and hear what happened.

Let's go! Thank you, ma'am!

...

Ugh, it's tough making a living.

Ethan, look!

The Elaian soldiers are being chased... it's the princess and her group!

Finally, we found her.

T-thank you! Who are you?

It's a pleasure, Princess Erin. I am Princess Elizabeth Pendragon of the Britannia Kingdom.

P-Princess Elizabeth? I've heard of you from my father...

How did you end up being chased? King Edward also seemed to be in a strange state.

That's...

It's because of me, sob...

So he wasn't really out of his mind.

If... if I get captured... my father will truly become a slave to the Tiamat, sob sob...

...That's why you ran away so desperately...

The poisonous insect. I think I can do something about it.

Eva?

Try using the Holy Grail, Ethan. The poisonous insect will melt in the Holy Grail's light.

Like this?

Ahh!

Princess!

You!

No, it's fine. I'm okay. So... huh?

Are you alright?

The thing that was choking my heart is gone. Did the poisonous insect really disappear?

...Yeah, it seems to have disappeared.

That used up all the energy I had gathered. I think I need to get some sleep again.

I'm always indebted to you. Thank you, Eva.

The poisonous insect is gone, so now we can go tell King Edward, right?

...

Erin?

Yes. I'll help with things regarding my father... sweetheart.

Sweetheart..?

(Finally, he's here..!)

(The prince charming to save the damsel in distress... No white horse, but no doubt.)

(This guy... He is Erin's prince charming!)

Yes, sweetheart... you're my lifesaver. I don't know how to repay you, but... is it okay if I call you that way?

Ethan's mouth began to stretch into a grin.

Quit it, silly girl.

Anyone would be happy to be called sweetheart by a cute person.

I wouldn't know about a kid who only speaks badly and acts obnoxiously though.

Hah, please don't say anything weird.

Alright, let's go back. The alliance pledge is almost done!