Chapter 501: Ice maiden

When I came to the palace last time, I was still attending the state banquet with Olibat. The protagonist of that banquet was undoubtedly Olibate who returned as a hero, and everyone arranged and coordinated according to his preferences. In addition, the imperial capital at that time was almost crowded with bigwigs from all over the empire, and it was not very convenient to act in any way. Moreover, at that time, because Heliga would spare time from time to time to accompany the two brothers and sisters of Oribat, there was not much time to wander around in the palace.
However, this time is different. Because it is now in a busy period-the financial bigwigs are busy with a new round of financing, and because of the newly released technology for refining shining stone blocks, almost the entire shining stone market has been reorganized, and the empire Several of the big bankers are also busy with this. At the same time, along with the period of spring and summer, whether it is a political academy, military academy, or art academy, all have entered their academic busy periods from this moment. This busy time will continue into the late summer and until late autumn.
In addition, the domestic situation began to change. Since the Prime Minister promulgated the new railway law and traffic law, the railways laid across the empire became an important part. By connecting the various border gates of the empire and various important towns by rail, and with the advantage of the "railroad gendarmerie"-"T·M·P", Prime Minister Osborne was able to bring all the major noble forces together. A move is better monitored under the nose. And in this way, what the great aristocrats like to do most—manipulate local tax rates and policies, and obtain huge wealth from them—it is difficult to escape control. Although the emperor usually closed one eye to this, there were no actual restrictions or orders, but if the prime minister was willing, it would not be difficult to collect some evidence. At that time, even if he has always adopted a negative attitude, especially Kent III can no longer be treated as nothing happened.
"So the nobles have stepped up their investment in the arms race... Hey, if you have the opportunity, you can go to the fortress near Albarea's house to take a look." The thought flashed past, and Heliga suppressed the matter. In the bottom of my heart.
At the top of the corridor, Heliga stopped and combed through everything he had seen in the past few hours. From noon to dusk, Heilijia spent an entire afternoon looking at every corner of the entire palace--except for the rose garden, which had already been locked, as well as the highest palace where the emperor himself lived and the government office--not as good as Said it was the prime minister's office on the west side of the palace.
"Oh... are you?" While standing in front of the corridor thinking about his next move, Heliga heard a somewhat uncertain female voice—a woman with aqua-blue hair in a dark gray military uniform. He looked at Heliga with a surprised look.
Of course Heliga knew this person-Captain Claire Levitt, the youngest captain and commander of "T·M·P", he was caught a few years ago when the prime minister started to establish a similar system. The nobles thought it was a thorny thorn in the eye. As a commander and an excellent sniper, her calculation ability and predictive ability can be said to be unique in the world. It is said that she can easily shoot a 50-meter coin at a distance of more than twenty Cels.
Although I don't know whether it is true or not, the occurrence of such rumors is enough to show that this is not groundless-there is no vain person under the reputation, and her ability must not be underestimated.
Although I have heard of the prestige early, the first meeting was at the banquet at the beginning of the year. However, because there were too many VIPs gathered in the imperial capital at that time, and many of them were famous, she basically served as the personal guard for several important people, and at the same time was responsible for coordinating part of the security work, and Heilijia was the only one. It's just the friendship of a few sides. This chance encounter here can also be said to be some kind of fate.
Although this kind of fate is really dangerous in a sense.
"Captain Claire...hehe, I didn't expect to meet here." After thinking about it a little bit, Heliga decided that it would be better to adopt a more friendly attitude for the time being. Although for Prime Minister Osborne, he actually doesn't catch a cold.
"If I remember correctly... it's Mr. Helika." Claire deserves to be Claire. Even if Helika consciously reduces his influence in the empire and gives all the credit to others, Claire I still clearly remember this man who had only a few sides-of course Heliga didn't realize that although his deliberately low-key actions deceived most people, it was difficult to deceive the eyes of the Imperial Intelligence Agency. . Besides, as one of the people who have been in close contact with the prince, no matter what you do, you will be targeted. It is also a normal behavior, "I was a little uncertain just now... it really turned out to be you."
"I've been in Crossbell before because things over there are a bit messy." Heliga thought carefully, knowing that he would definitely not be let off by the eyes of the various forces, and simply didn't bother to pretend to be stupid. Go to Tolz... But since they are participating in that "special internship", it doesn't make sense for me to go back so early. "
"So just stay in the imperial capital and visit the palace?" Claire squinted, "but to compare with the level of "visiting"... Is it too detailed? "
"Um... did you see it." Heliga scratched his head, facing this insightful "Ice Maiden", the panic disguise didn't make much sense, but he didn't plan to sell Olibate just like that. "It's the matter of the prince who asked me to ask. He said let me see if there is anything insecure about the security system around the palace, but think about it carefully if you appear frequently, I am afraid it is unnecessary to worry."
"Most of the time I will be at the headquarters of the "Railway Gendarmerie"... Only when I report to the Prime Minister the work situation. "Kleiya changed the subject noncommitantly," But when it comes to the "special internship" of Tecoban...I once had a relationship with them. "
"is it?"
"Yes...their first internship, the members of Group A were in the trading town of Keldic...something happened there." Claire said, "All in all...hehe, forget it, for details. , It’s better for you to communicate with your classmates, so it’s not convenient for me to interrupt your future communication topics between classmates.
As if suddenly remembering something, Claire suddenly changed the subject. Although she used a clever excuse, Heliga could still detect the fluctuations in her inner mood. However, for various reasons, he did not say it.
"You still have work to do, and I won't bother you." Heliga nodded politely, turned sideways, and left a space for Claire to leave.