Trapped in Another World With No Magic

Chapter 138: The Emperor's Heart

Xyreko appears in the observation deck of the airship, where the five Dragons other than Neith are gathered, along with Hekate, Wenlianna, Aramellianna and her other daughters, Veiranoie and Kalegrynten, Gwenesphia and her full available family, Treia, Kera'tai, and Aoloan. The only ones not currently present are Senn, Doephluev, Vaergraes, and Illianna.

Unfortunately, the golem caretaker just witnessed something truly horrifying to her, and it has rattled her as she tries to start teleportation, only to realize she needs the others, but she has only produced the word, "Daniel! What-!?" She glances around at the confused stares.

"The Emperor's Heart! Do any of you know of it!?" She fiercely searches the group, asking just as quickly before anyone has any time to even process her question, "Where are Senn and Vaergraes!? No, Doephluev! She knows ancient spells! Where are they!?"

"Prime Minister, please elaborate," requests Aramellianna as she stands up to approach.

Xyreko's mind is locked between two different priorities; return to Daniel and find a solution. As he does when he's set on something, he tricked Xyreko into leaving so she couldn't stand in his way. She should have commanded the golems to prevent him from stowing Nemaisol, but it's too late now.

And, worse than her indecisiveness now is the fact that she doesn't want to discover the worst case scenario upon returning to his side.

No! I have to save him! Whatever it takes!

"Daniel has been cursed! It's something called 'The Emperor's Heart'! We all need to go to him and save him!"

"Cursed!?" cry out almost everyone as they spring up.

Xyreko does her best to explain through her own distress, wavering when she reveals the last moments she witnessed just before arriving in the observation area herself, where an informal gathering was being held to relax and talk to each other.

Since Daniel made his excuse to deal with Veuthene without them knowing, they all assumed he was either spending intimate time with someone, or he was working on some secret devices.

It's clear that Daniel is afforded too much privacy when it comes to allowing his reckless behaviors, but the primary focus now is ensuring he survives to be scolded later.

"Take us to him immediately!" orders Ryuogriar as she storms towards Xyreko.

"What is the 'Emperor's Heart?'" asks Geirahoel sternly. "Did Doephluev cast it?"

"She left to follow him, like she always does," adds Hekate sourly. "If she did this..."

"It wasn't Doephluev," explains Xyreko. "It was the spy, Veuthene."

This surprises everyone, but none more-so than Aramellianna.

"The spy? Daniel's instructions were very clear."

The golem caretaker replies coldly, "I know your own soldiers were following her, but she managed to evade them. You'll likely receive a report about it soon."

Aramellianna's expression turns grimly serious. "Just because I said I would observe his wishes does not mean I will let a spy continue to exist after what she learned."

"M-Mother?" asks Yanidere nervously. The Grand Duchess cups her daughter's cheek.

"Yanidere, this is an inevitable truth of being the Grand Duchess. You must take action, even when your allies want plausible deniability."

"Which is exactly why... Daniel did the same," replies Xyreko with disappointment in her voice. "He claims he doesn't want to be an Emperor who sends assassins to kill his enemies because it's too impersonal."