Compared to the situation of Claudia encountered by the [Book Research Society].

On the church side, it's a different story.

Except for the priest who took a few priests and nuns to Tianhai Palace to accompany the queen in the celebration procession, the rest of the clergy of the church basically maintained their normal work.

Ronald came to the Three Spirits Monastery very normally, startled the monks here very normally, then told the news very normally, and finally left the church area very normally.

The whole process is so smooth that there are no waves.

Everything turned out exactly as Ronald had when he set off.

So much so that after leaving the church district, Ronald, who was accustomed to dealing with various situations, didn't even react.

It's true...... Can it go so smoothly?

On his way back to the riverbank along the Vis River, Ronald turned his head to look at the street opposite.

It's probably the last place in the whole of Springs that doesn't have a festive atmosphere.

- Slums.

Bright streets and dark ghetto borders, respectively.

It's like a world away, but it's not the same as the last time Ronald saw it.

Look at this scene.

Ronald even had a delusion.

After Springs responds to the attacks of the three casters after dawn, I'm afraid there won't be any degree of change here, right?

"Alas......"

Ronald sighed, sensing the present time.

Because the riverbank and church districts are already connected, he now has just over two hours to spare.

There is still more than enough to make an appointment with Patricia.

In the current situation, Claudia can inform the official of the situation of the wizard of the barrier mountain, and the church also has its own notification.

Two of the city's most important forces have learned about the situation.

Ronald really doesn't have anything to deal with urgently.

So...... Are you suddenly idle?

It feels very subtle.

It was clear that an event with great impact was just around the corner, but when the storm suddenly got such a vacancy, a sense of contradiction naturally emerged.

With such mixed feelings.

Ronald moved on.

However, less than a quarter of an hour had passed.

Patricia, who had been marked by the power of 'rage', appeared directly in his perception.

Ronald turned his head to look in Patricia's direction.

An elegantly shaped horse-drawn carriage is heading here from the road along the river.

"Ilke, stop!"

As expected, Patricia spotted Ronald walking along the embankment, stopped the carriage and told him to go to the riverbank to take over her work, and then walked in the direction of Ronald:

"Ronald, how's your side?"

With a smile on his face, Ronald told Patricia what had happened to him:

"It's the best-case scenario."

"I happened to meet Claudia over there at the [Book Research Society], and she confirmed my news, and then rushed to Tianhai Palace."

“……”

As he spoke, Ronald was also looking at Patricia in front of him.

From the state two hours ago, the swordsman girl at this moment can be said to have completely changed her outfit. A full set of close-fitting white swordsman clothes was worn on the body, and the simple and clean long sword hung sideways.

Besides.

No earrings, no rings, no necklaces.

All the jewelry imaginable did not exist on Patricia at this moment, only a simple headband, which tied her white-blond hair into a ponytail at the back of her head.

The long sword at his waist was unsheathed.

But just seeing the girl's simple and awe-inspiring posture, a sharp temperament belonging to a swordsman came to her face.

Ronald, in particular, has a very strong sense of perception.

So he could see at a glance that under Patricia's simple and simple dress at the moment, she showed a magical aura that was far better than before.

This feeling is not the simple power of holding the original text.

Rather, it is a kind of power that is accumulated by people and is full of unique properties.

It was in this posture that Patricia spoke with a flat expression:

"If Claudia knows...... That's really good news. ”

"There's still a lot of time."

"Ronald, do you want to go for a walk together?"

Ronald immediately nodded and replied:

"Of course."

Although it is a walk, it is impossible for the two of them to really walk on the street without purpose.

Ronald remembers the Nine Rings Secret Society's attack.

Of the total three routes of destruction, there is one from the industrial area of Springs, which Ronald knows very well.

Therefore, the industrial area has become the direction of the two people's walk now.

In the night of Springs, Ronald suddenly became a little curious, so he spoke very simply:

"Patricia, do you remember that factory explosion a few months ago?"

The girl turned her face slightly:

"Of course, remember, is there anything wrong with that incident?"

Ronald collates the language and asks questions:

"I'd like to hear what you think."

"That factory explosion is a dangerous accident that has nothing to do with the mysterious side, after seeing the scene that day, everyone can see how the high-level leaders of Springs or the nobles reacted, so what about the actual actions?"

“……”

Patricia was silent for a few seconds.

After briefly thinking about Ronald's question, she explained in a coherent manner:

"I probably know what you're concerned about."

However, that incident did not actually make much waves in the aristocratic class. Both old and new aristocrats are focused on the development of the next colony, and only those who directly affect themselves will act. ”

Ronald went on to ask:

"What about those disputes?"

"At that time, I remembered a lot of things in order to determine the problem of the industrial zone."

Patricia shook her head and said:

"Her Majesty should be the only one who really cares."

"Don't look at those people as philistine, but the importance of the caster's power has long been ingrained in everyone's hearts. These seemingly external struggles and antagonisms are only superficial work done in order to conform to people's impressions. ”

Hearing this, Ronald frowned.

Even though Springs is at the beginning of the path to industrialization, what has accumulated over the centuries on the mysterious side is still deeply ingrained. The aristocracy, who would not have looked down in the first place, were surprisingly less sensitive to the changes in the world.

"Don't you feel it at all......

Seeing Ronald muttering in deep thought.

Patricia spoke comfortingly:

"Ronald, that's how the world works right now."

"yes." Ronald nodded in approval. When he turned his head to look at Patricia again, the expression on his face was once again occupied by seriousness, "Okay, thank you for your answer. ”

"For now, let's set our sights on the obstacles in front of us."

“……”

The words landed, and Ronald turned his head and continued to move forward.

Patricia stared at Ronald's back for a few seconds, then followed.