“So… why were you in a place like that, even though it’s so late at night?”
“…………………”
As soon as we returned to the room, Caz and I are sitting upright, being interrogated by Monica.
More importantly, what was Monica doing in that place? I’m more curious about that.
“Prince Harold, Caz-san, are you listening?”
“Y-yes!”
Damn it. More than that, I have to think about dodging Monica’s pursuit right now.
Caz is keeping her promise to me and continuing to remain silent like this.
“W-well, I didn’t think there was a place like that in the Royal Palace at first. But there wasn’t much inside.”
Yes, that’s a lie. There are tons of lion Golems and Vampire Bats, so what?
“Is that so? Then, there would be no problem even if I and Young Lady were to go inside, right?”
“!?”
Damn it, Monica is good at cornering me…
She’s originally an assassin, so she might be good at this kind of interrogation. It’s extremely troublesome for me right now.
“Haa… I thought Prince Harold trusted me to some extent, but I’m sad…”
Monica presses her eyes in an exaggerated manner, and I want to say a lot, but… ah, geez…
“…Keep it absolutely secret from Sandra, okay?”
“Of course. I am your Highness’s faithful servant.”
Suddenly with a dignified expression, Monica raises her glasses with a flick and says such a thing.
Although it smells suspicious, I have no choice but to trust her words now.
So, I’ll briefly explain about that Labyrinth.
I was searching through the Royal Palace’s documents and happened to learn about the existence of a Labyrinth that the first king left behind in the Royal Palace, and Caz and I tried exploring it.
Demon Beasts are nesting inside, but it’s not a problem for our abilities.
And.
“…Apparently, there’s a ‘Title’ that only Royalty can obtain at the deepest part of the Labyrinth, and if you get it, you can gain power. However, you have to go there alone.”
Yes, this is also a lie. There is no limit to the number of Party members.
However, the same ‘Title’ will be granted to everyone, and it cannot be changed after that, so in my previous life, I always cleared the ‘Title’ quest with the heroine solo.
“I see… Then, may I see that document?”
“No, unfortunately, after I finished reading everything, it disappeared into particles of light.”
Yes, of course it’s a lie. There was such a scene in the light novel I read in my previous life, so I just pa… paid homage to it.
“…Anyway, I understand. But, unless I can confirm your Highness’s safety, I cannot allow you to enter the Labyrinth.”
“Ugh…”
Monica glares at me with a fed-up look, but she doesn’t seem to be trying to pursue me.
But, I’ve been told not to go to that Labyrinth. What should I do?
“Also, according to your Highness’s story, ‘the deepest part of the Labyrinth must be alone,’ but there’s no problem if there are companions up to that point, right?”
“Ah…”
Now that she mentions it, that’s right.
I was honestly thinking on the premise of solo play from the beginning, but there might be no problem if we’re together until the middle.
“It seems like there’s no problem, so if you absolutely have to go, please at least take me with you.”
Monica puts her hand on her chest and bows deeply.
Besides, judging from her current tone, it seems like she’ll keep it a secret from Sandra too.
“Thank you… I sincerely regret that I should have consulted Monica from the beginning.”
“That’s right. Prince Harold, please reflect more deeply than the ocean on excluding such a supremely beautiful and talented Maid.”
Eh… I apologized a little, and she’s getting carried away and acting smug.
For now, it’s troublesome, so I’ll ignore her self-praise.
“But, promise me this. That I’ll go to the deepest part of the Labyrinth alone.”
The ‘Title’ that can be obtained in that Labyrinth is excellent, and it’s the only thing for me, but Monica has a more suitable ‘Title’.
I absolutely don’t want her to get that one, so I don’t want her to fill the only ‘Title’ slot by mistake.
“Understood. This Monica will wait for your Highness’s return at the entrance to the deepest part.”
“Yeah.”
Alright, I’ve persuaded Monica, and I’ll be able to proceed with the Labyrinth conquest without any problems from now on.
Looking at the subservient Monica, I nodded in satisfaction… but.
“Leave the clearing of the way to me. This Alexandra will protect Lord Hal until the deepest part of the Labyrinth.”
Damn you, Monica. You’re spilling the beans right away.
I was a fool to trust you even a little. Damn it.
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