Book 14: Chapter 1 (2)
After a few days, Shin and Schnee (disguised as Yuki) joined Hilamee’s group and entered the royal castle.
Inquiries were usually held in a special underground chamber, but this time it would be done in a special hall for the exclusive use of people above a certain rank. They wondered if it was okay to let a devil inside the castle, but concluded that there was no other way to hold the inquiry.
Normally, Shin and Schnee did not have the right to participate in the inquiry, but Hilamee insisted that they had an important role in the matter, so special permission was granted. Only Shin was allowed inside, however, so Schnee would have to wait outside the inquiry room.
“They’re pretty spooked, aren’t they?”
Shin whispered while looking at the soldiers surrounding them, as they followed the soldier leading them to the hall.
“Obvious, isn’t it? No matter their number or how well equipped they are, I can turn them into mincemeat with a flick of my wrist. Yet they have to accompany me…working in the castle can be rather harsh indeed.”
“It would be enough to just have someone guide us there then. There would be just more casualties this way.”
“They have to save face, I guess?”
“You two, walk quietly. They can hear you.”