human
Ferris:  With this in mind, the two of them arrived at Crusch’s rooms. Ferris knocked on the door. "Lady Cruuuusch! It’s Ferris. Can I come in?"
gpt
Crusch:  "—Ferris. I’ve been waiting for you. Enter."
human
Ferris:  He and Fourier entered the room—and then went completely stiff.
gpt
Crusch:  "I see you have His Highness with you. That is unexpected." Crusch was not in a dress, but in the military uniform they were so used to. No problem. She just needed to take off the men’s clothing and change into her dress. The issue was what was at her feet. A butler was sitting there, bound and gagged.
human
Ferris:  "L-Lady Crusch?! What’s going on here? !"
gpt
Crusch:  "I understand your surprise, but stay calm. Maloney is unharmed. I only tied him up because I couldn’t have him getting in my way. I’m sure the next maid to come by will set him loose."
human
Ferris:  "You tied him up. Why did you tie him up?"
gpt
Crusch:  "You know I’m bad at beating around the bush, so let me be direct. Where has my father gone?"
human
Ferris:  "—" As Crusch’s amber eyes bored into him, Ferris’s throat constricted with terror.
gpt
Crusch:  Her reaction only made Crusch more certain. She put a hand on the window of her room. They were only on the first floor; she could climb out easily. And she was obviously about to.
human
Ferris:  "W-wait, milady! Where are you going? And how will you know to go there?"
gpt
Crusch:  "My destination is Foutour Plain. My father is headed there because of a disaster… Demon beasts. He left the mansion with Bardok and some other confidantes, intending to arrive there tonight. Am I wrong?"
human
Ferris:  Terror piled together for Ferris; he could only tremble. He couldn’t imagine anyone had let the secret slip to Crusch.
gpt
Crusch:  "I knew it would be impossible to get everything from one person. So I went one by one, piecing together the fragments of what each person knew. And you just gave me my proof, Ferris."
human
Ferris:  "Oops…"
gpt
Crusch:  "I will stand by my father’s side. Perhaps I will not be any help. Perhaps they will mock me, saying I hadn’t needed to come. But I must go. When our most loyal retainers gather to the lion crest, shall I be lolling about in a gown, waiting to hear what becomes of them? I shall not stand for it."
human
Ferris:  Of course she would say that. They had known that was how she would react the moment she heard of it, and that was why everyone in the household had worked so hard to keep it from her.
gpt
Crusch:  But the young woman’s singular genius and exceptional sharpness had undone all their efforts.
human
Ferris:  "Wait a moment, Crusch!