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再び、王都へと向かう事になったレオルドは使者を引き連れて転移魔法陣がある古代遺跡へと向かう。
「あの、レオルド様。馬車をお使いにならないので?」
「ええ。貴方も知っての通り転移魔法陣があるのです。しかも、王都へと一瞬で着くのです。使わない手はありません」
「し、しかし、危険では?」
「はは、ご安心を。既に私が一度転移魔法を体験しておりますゆえ。貴方はどんと構えていてください」
使者もレオルドにそれ以上何を言っても無駄だと分かり、大人しく付いていく。古代遺跡にはレオルドを始め、ギルバート、イザベル、バルバロト、そして王都からやってきた使者の一団に加えて数名の騎士。
古代遺跡まで馬車で向かい、馬車は騎士達がゼアトへと返す手筈になっている。
古代遺跡へと辿り着いたレオルド達は、臆することなく古代遺跡の中へと足を進める。レオルド、ギルバート、バルバロト、イザベルの四人は動じることなくレオルドについて行っているが、使者の一団は完全に怯えていた。
古代遺跡は恐ろしい罠が仕掛けられており、強力な魔物が現れると知っているのだ。しかも、レオルド達が調査をしたということは聞いているが、安全と決まった訳ではない。
だと言うのに、どんどん先へと進んでいく四人に驚きを隠せない。命知らずの馬鹿なのか、それとも全ての罠を熟知している賢者なのか。使者の一団は判断に困ったが、立ち止まって置いて行かれるよりはマシだとレオルド達に付いていく。
そして、遂に転移魔法陣がある最深部へと辿り着いた。道中、報告にあったミスリルゴーレムの残骸が無造作に転がっており、レオルドの報告に虚偽はないということを嫌という程思い知らされた。
だが、それでもまだ完全には信じる事は出来ない。なにせ、これから自分達は失われた伝説の魔法、転移魔法を経験するかもしれない。
確かに報告にあった古代遺跡にミスリルゴーレムは信じよう。しかし、やはり転移魔法だけはにわかには信じ難い。
「これが転移魔法陣なのですか?」
「ええ、そうです。これこそが失われた伝説の魔法、転移魔法の魔法陣です。さあ、信じられないでしょうけど、魔法陣にお乗り下さい」
「は、はあ」
どれだけレオルドが自信満々に転移魔法陣だと断言しても疑わずにはいられない使者は恐る恐る魔法陣の上へと移動した。
全員が転移魔法陣の上に乗ったのを確認したレオルドは、最後にもう一度確認する。
「では、皆さん。魔法陣に乗りましたか?
言っておきますけど、魔法陣のその外に手や足などが出ていたら、どうなるか知りませんよ」
恐ろしい事を言うレオルドに震える使者の一団はお互いの身体が密着するくらいに固まり、魔法陣の中に収まる。
レオルドは全員が乗ったことを確認し終わり、魔力を注ぎ込む。すると、魔法陣から光が溢れて、眩い光と共にレオルド達は転移した。
「こ......ここは......?」
眩い光によって閉じていた目を開けた使者は、先程とは違う部屋模様に驚いていた。だが、まだ信じない。先程の光は目くらましで、部屋の模様を替えただけかもしれないと疑っていた。
そうとは知らずにレオルドは魔法陣から降りて、部屋の扉を開く。光が差し込み、先程の古代遺跡とは違う様子にレオルド以外が目を見開き驚いた。
「そんな......ばかな......」
「驚きましたか? ここは先程の古代遺跡ではなく、王都の近くにある古代遺跡なのです。貴方はここに来た事は?」
「あります......私が今回使者に選ばれたのもかつて古代遺跡の調査に加わっていたからなのです。だから、私は断言しましょう。ここは間違いなく王都の近くにある古代遺跡だと......」
「では、信じて頂けますね?」
「信じるも何も......このような光景を見せられれば誰もが口を閉じるでしょう。レオルド様、失礼ながら貴方を疑っておりました。お許しください」
「寛大な御心に感謝を」
レオルド達は古代遺跡を出てから、王都を見詰める。レオルド以外は王都と古代遺跡を交互に見ており、未だに転移魔法で移動してきたことが信じられない様子だった。
その事にレオルドは可笑しくて笑ってしまうが、これから王都へと向かい国王陛下と対面しなければならないと緩んでいる顔を引き締める。
本来ならば、レオルドが王都に着くのは数日も先のはずだ。きっと、驚く事間違いなしである。どのような反応を見せてくれるのか今から楽しみでもあった。
しかし、先日誓ったばかりである。運命に抗い、世界に見返してやると。であるなら、第四王女であるシルヴィアに右往左往させられる訳にはいかない。
立場上、逆らう事は出来ないだろうが、決して良いようにされてなるものかとレオルドは心を燃やしていた。
ただ、やはり、若干の不安はあるのでレオルドは腕のいい医者でも今度見つけようと秘かに思うのであった。
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Leolde , who was once again on his way to the royal capital, took  messenger to the ancient ruins where the transfer magic circle was located.
"Well, Master Leoleo. will  you  use the carriage?
"No . As you know, there is a transfer magic circle. Moreover, we can reach the royal capital in an instant. We can't  just not to use it.
"But isn't it dangerous?"
"Haha, don't worry. I've already experienced transference magic once , Just sit back and relax.""
The messenger also realized that there was no point in saying anything more to Leolde, so he went along quietly. At the ancient ruins, there were several knights and  including Leolde, Gilbert, Isabel, Barbaroth, and a group of messengers from the royal capital.
They were going to  use a carriage on order to reach  the ancient ruins, and the knights were going to return on  the carriage to Ze'at.
Once they reached the ancient ruins, Leolde and the others walked unhesitatingly into the ancient ruins. Lelrde, Gilbert, Barbaroto, and Isabelle followed Leolde's   unperturbed, but the group of messengers were completely terrified.
They knew that the ancient ruins were filled with terrible traps and that powerful demons would appear. Moreover, although they  haven't  heard that Lellde and his team had investigated the area,  so they were not certain that it was safe.
Yet, they  couldn't help but be amazed at the four of them as they continued to move forward. he was a daredevil fools, or  the wise men who knew all the traps? The group of messengers had trouble deciding, but they decided that it was better than standing still and being left behind, so they followed Leolde and the others.
Finally, they arrived at the deepest part of ruins ,  where the transfer magic circle was located. Along the way, the wreckage of the mithril golem that had been reported to  them was lying around haphazardly,  proving them  that Leolde's report was not false.
However, They  still couldn't believe it completely. After all,  they might be experiencing the lost magic  , transference magic.
They  certainly believe in the ancient ruins and mithril golem that were reported. However,  they still find it hard to believe in transference magic.
"Is this a transference magic circle?"
"Yes, it is. This is the lost magic o,  transference magic. Now, you can  believe it or not, but  get in the magic circle."
"Ha, ha."
The messenger, who could not help but doubt no matter how confidently Leolde assured him that it was a transfer magic circle and  moved fearlessly to the top of the magic circle.
After confirming that everyone was   in magic circle, Leolde checked one last time.
"So, everyone.   You  in the magic circle?"
"I'd like to warn you that if you have hand or feet outside of  the magic circle, I don't know what will happen."
The group of emissaries, trembling at Leolde's  words, froze so tightly that their bodies were in contact with each other, and then  they settled into the magic circle.
Leolde finishes making sure that everyone is on board and pours  magic power. Then, light overflowed from the magic circle, and with a dazzling light, Leolde and the others were transferred.
"This ...... place is ......?""
The emissary opened  their eyes, which had been closed  due to the blinding light, and were  surprised to see a different room pattern to  before. But  they still didn't believe it. They suspected that the light might have been a distraction and that the room had just been redecorated.
Without realizing it, Leolde stepped down from the magic circle and opened the door  of the room. Light streamed in, and everyone except Leolde   wre surprised to see how different the room looked  comare to that one the ancient ruins.
"That's ...... ridiculous ......."
"Are you surprised? This is not the ancient ruins you just saw, but the ancient ruins near the royal capital. Have you ever been here before?
Yes, I have. ...... The reason I was chosen to be the emissary this time is because I was  part of the investigation team  of the ancient ruins. So let me assure you  that this is definitely an ancient ruins  near the royal capital. ......"
"Then you believe  use , don't you?"
"No matter. Most people wouldn't believe me if I told them that there is a legendary transference magic that has been lost. Their reaction is natural. Therefore, I do not blame  them at all."
"Thank you for your generosity.""
After leaving the ancient ruins, Leoldo and the others stared at the royal capital. He i not blaming  them by all means .
This made Leolde laugh, but he tightened his loose face as he knew that he had to go to the capital to meet His Majesty the King.
Normally, it would be a few days before  he will reached the capital.  He was sure that he will be surprised. He  was looking forward to seeing what kind of reaction he will show to him .
However, he had just made a vow the other day. that he would resist fate and show the world what he was capable of. In that case, he can't let Sylvia, the fourth princess, get in his way.
It's not that he  can't go against her because of  his position, but  he determined not to let her get away with it.
However, there is still a bit of  worries , so Leolde secretly thinks that he will find a good doctor next time.
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