Raising the favorability of the people of the Chelfa Kingdom with myself... I was actually planning to massacre the city, but now things have become quite delicate, haven't they?

However, I already have the title of "Admired Chelfa People," if I raise it even more, do you think they will mistake me for their king?

Never mind, I don't want that. I don't like strategy games anyway. Otherwise, why would I leave the management of the central corridor to someone else?

Looking at the prompts on my taskbar, I can't help but sigh.

The princess in front of me is lost in thought, probably struggling between her ethics and righteousness, after all, the other person is her father.

"I have a question."

After a while, Princess Selene looked up at me.

"Are you sure... you can handle my father's 'Infernal Guards'?"

"How strong are they?"

"Well, very strong. Previously, I fought against their captain, and he sliced my sword in half with one strike."

"Oh..."

Princess, do you know that you're only level 7? I could probably snap your sword with just my hand.

What about the palace guards?"

"They are much stronger too! I couldn't last more than three moves against them."

The guards are only level 12, three moves... I estimate those Infernal Guards to be level 20.

"Well, that's not a problem. Is there anything else to be aware of?"

"You, can't you take this more seriously? Those guys are really terrifying!"

"I think I'll be fine. Although I still need to see for myself."

"You're right, I guess."

After that, Princess Selene stood up and walked over to a nearby cabinet, pulling out a doll from the top shelf.

"Here!"

Then she tossed it to me.

"This is the doll mentioned in my mission. Just take it and tell the guards at the gate that you found it. Then I can grant you permission to enter the palace officially."

"That's a good idea, but if something happens in the palace, won't I be the most suspicious person?"

"Hehe~ You'll see. My plan ensures that nothing will go wrong."

"Is that so..."

"Can't you just trust me, this princess? Seriously."

Sorry, although I want to trust you, your level, and the other princesses I know, are telling me that princesses are generally unreliable creatures.

"Alright, alright, I'll trust you. But I have some other things to take care of first. I should come find you in a few hours."

"It will be dark by then."

The princess looked at the sky and said.

"So what?"

I shrugged.

"Just planning to have dinner?"

"That's a good idea!"

"... Alright."

Princess Selene's expression was that of resignation. She returned to her desk.

"Then go and do your thing! Seriously!"

"Okay, okay, farewell then."

After that, I activated Shadow Stealth again and disappeared from the observation deck in an instant.

But ten seconds later, I reappeared inside the high tower to the west of the palace.

The entrance to this tower had no door, but there was a locked iron gate leading to the top.

So I simply walked through the soldier guarding the entrance and entered the tower.

And as for the lock... it's nothing but decoration to me.

I was even too lazy to take out the tools to unlock the door. Instead, I directly used my lockpicking skills on the lock, and the door clicked open.

I glanced down at the guards who hadn't noticed yet and quickly entered the top floor room.

"You guys..."

Before Yaling in the room could speak, I quickly closed the door and flashed next to her.

At this moment, she was still wearing her usual armor, her face covered by a mask, and her tired eyes looked at me in surprise.

"Yaling, to make a long story short, I will rescue you in a while, but it's not the right time yet. For your safety, take this magic resonance warning device and the defense magic scroll of the 'Ice Imperial Palace'. Use them and call me immediately if there is any danger..."

Before I could finish speaking, Yaling suddenly hugged me!

"Fir! It's Fir, right?"

"Yeah... yeah!"

"I knew it... I knew you would come to save me!"

Yaling's voice trembled, and I could feel her tears flowing even through our clothes.

"Um... I'm sorry for letting you be trapped here."

"No..."

Yaling shook her head.

"I'm already satisfied as long as you're here."

"I'm sorry..."

Damn it, was my decision back then really correct?

Or...

"Well, for your safety in the future, I'm going to eliminate the king."

"No!"

Yaling grabbed my shoulder.

"All we need to do is escape! Killing the king is not a simple task!"

"For others, maybe, but not for me. Besides, I've talked to Princess Sili, and she's willing to help."

"Sili..."

Sili wiped her tears and lowered her head in thought.

"Since you've both made such a big decision, I can't just be discouraged! Alright, what do I need to do?"

"Let me see..."

After surveying the room, I continued.

"After I leave, use the bookshelf and everything except the bed to block the door. Only use the items I gave you if they forcefully enter. I will come in through the small window over there, so don't worry."

I pointed to the small window above and said.

"I'll come check on you later. Take care of yourself."

"Yeah! I got it!"

Yaling seemed to have recovered her spirits a bit. I smiled with relief, quickly left the door, and locked it.

Once I was on the street, I looked at that tall tower again and walked briskly towards the commercial street.

"Next is gathering intelligence."