Chapter 241: Worth


    After she incapacitated the enemies, Mia immediately turned to face Finne.


    Are you okay, Finne-sama?


    Yes, thanks to you. How about you, Mia-san?


    That level of enemy is an easy win for me. Im used to dealing with multiple opponents after all.


    Finne bitterly smiled at Mias bold statement.


    Mia who acted as the Chivalrous Thief in the Dominion is always outnumbered.


    She often has to deal with arge number of opponents.


    Naturally, she possesses the ability to defeat multiple opponents at once but not only that, she also knows how to prevent her opponents from using their number as an advantage as well.


    One could say that she is the perfect person to rely on in a situation where they are surrounded by enemies such as this.


    Now Finne is convinced of the reason why Al spent so much of his money to recruit her to his side.


    Mitsuba-sama, Gianna-sama. Im d that you are safe.


    Finne-sanwhy are you here?


    Of course, to rescue the two of you.


    We have no worth as hostages. We will only slow you down. Just leave us behind and escape. You should be more aware of your worth.


    What Mitsuba said was true.


    The Emperor will not waver even if Mitsuba or Gianna are taken hostages.


    If Leo was inside the Imperial Capital, Mitsubas value as a hostage would increase but Leo is currently outside while Al is not even considered a threat by the enemy.


    That is why their value as hostages is low while Finnes is much more valuable.


    That was why Mitsuba told Al to put aside her protection and told Finne to escape by herself.


    Her decision truly seems like it woulde from Als mother, Finne thought.


    Objectively evaluating her worth without any bias and making a calm judgment on the spot.


    Some would say that her decision is admirable but Finne was saddened at it.


    Whether it is Al or Mitsuba, she wanted them to take better care of themselves. To be able to extend their kindness to others while unable to do the same to themselves, in a sense, that is twisted.


    And it wasnt just Finne who thought that way.


    So it is because his mother is like this that prince turned out that way. It is a problem when someone doesnt do anything for others because they only care about themselves but the opposite is also true you know?


    right now we have to look at the big picture. Just go.


    Excuse me but since I have alreadye this far, no matter what you say I wont leave empty handed. Please feel free to decide your own value as you see fit but we will help you anyway! Ive said the same thing to your son just before we arrived here!


    Hearing Mia, Mitsuba has a troubled expression on her face.


    How should I persuade her? I dont even have the time to do that in the first ce. That was the expression on her face right now.


    Finne smiled and gave Mitsuba a suggestion.


    How about we talk more about this while we walk?


    ..it seems I dont I have a choice.


    Mitsuba gave up on persuading them.


    After all, she doesnt want Finne to remain in this ce any longer than this.


    Thus, everyone started to move.


    Of course, when arge group like this moves, it will attract attention.


    However, once the soldiers came into view, Mia immediately blew them away.


    Rather, this instead helped Mia spot the soldiers easier.


    ARGH! This ce is too wide! Cant we use the secret passage!?


    We cant use it since Al-sama is not with us. We have no choice but to break through them.


    What is that prince doing at a time like this!?


    It will be difficult to break through the wide andplicated inner pce.


    However, Finne doesnt reply to Miasint.


    After all, Al himself should be conducting secret maneuvers around the castle right now.


    Soon, Finne and her group arrived at a straight path that directly led to the castle.


    The castle is just ahead! Please do not let your guard down! There should be more of them there!!


    Roger that!


    Saying so, Mia tries to take the lead but she stopped herself when she noticed something.


    She then quietly whispers.


    There are curse traps ahead. And its more than twenty of them.


    The path ahead is covered with curse magic traps.


    Moreover, this kind of curse spell should already be designated as forbidden magic.


    Seeing that, Mia slowly turned around.


    Your personality is quite rotten isnt it?


    You think so? Since this is an obvious escape route, I think that it is normal to set up traps here though?


    Thats not what I am talking about. Im talking about the fact that you stood there smiling behind us while waiting until we got caught in your traps.


    Saying so, Mia res at the person who appeared from behind them.


    A woman with her characteristic green hair.


    Seeing her, Mitsuba whispered the womans name.


    Zuzan


    Good day, Mitsuba. Where are you nning to go I wonder? Dont you have to apologize to me on your sons behalf for getting me under house arrest first?


    It was your crime that got you confined. My sons didnt do anything wrong.


    You think so? I see it differently though. From where I see it, If it was not for your son arresting my brother, I wouldnt have to suffer such miserable punishment and my daughter would have been one step closer to the throne.


    If thats the case then it seems that we cant ever understand each other. So, have you joined Gordons rebellion because your own brother failed in his? You dont learn your lesson at all huh.


    Shut up. It was all your fault. It was because you didnt properly educate your sons. You should have taught them that they are low-born filths born from amoner. It came to this because they werent taught that their worth is nothingpared to us nobility you know?


    Finne frowned at Zuzans words.


    What she said wasnt sarcasm, that was what she is truly thinking.


    Finne hated people who judge people based on their statuses.


    One bes a noble because their ancestors left behind achievements deserving of a special position. That was what she was taught ever since she was little. It is a nobles duty to make an effort to not blemish the achievement left behind by their ancestors and not bring shame to the position they were given.


    If a noble takes pride in the privileges they were given instead of that then Finne thinks that such nobles are better off not existing in the first ce.


    Why are you making such scary eyes? u Mowe. I didnt know that you have that in you, you know? Im honestly surprised.


    If possible..I want to keep smiling. I always wonder how wonderful it would if I could do that..but this world is not so sweet. I understood that after I came to the Imperial Capital. And I also learned this. I need to fight to keep on smiling. Fifth Consort Zuzan. I do not ept you. I do not ept Princess Zandras im to the throne. As a member of house Kleinert, I will not allow someone with such an ideal to be an emperor.


    So you at least have a mouth huh? But so what if you dont ept me? Are you nning to fight me now?


    Saying so, Zuzan slightly raised her hand.


    Then arge number of soldiers that were concealing themselves appeared.


    They can not escape as long as they can not break through that path.


    Still, Finne wasnt intimidated.


    Mia-san!


    As you wish!


    Mia shot out scattered arrows and urately destroyed the traps.


    Seeing her traps destroyed with a single attack, Zuzan was surprised but she immediately gave an order with a frown.


    Capture them! Dont let them escape!


    Please run! I will stall them!


    No! Above us!


    While running away, Finne urged Mia to look above.


    With just that, Mia immediately understood what she meant.


    Thats a good n!


    Just like that, Mia began to shoot countless arrows at the ceiling.


    The ceiling could not withstand the blows from her arrows and slowly began to copse.


    Still, Mia never ceased her attack.


    Then.


    Its, its copsing!?


    R, Run!


    The soldiers charging at them were forced to retreat to avoid being crushed under the copsing ceiling.


    Then, the ceilingpletely copsed.


    The exit connecting the inner pce to the castle is now blocked with piles of rubble.


    Seeing that, Zuzan was enraged.


    What are you doing!? Clear those rocks now! YOU CANT GET AWAY FROM ME, MITSUBA!!


    Thats quite a scream


    This should dy them for a while. Mitsuba-sama, Gianna-sama. We still have to run. Are you both okay?


    If its physically then I am a little worried but its not like I have time toin right. I will do my best to keep up.


    I, I will do my best too.


    After hearing Mitsuba and Giannas replies, Finne turned to Mia and nodded.


    The stairs are surely under watch. Lets break through them.


    Now thats an easy to understand n!


    Saying so, Mia excitedly holds up her bow.