555 - - Chapter 553 Appointment

Mel's personality was slightly changed to be more hot-blooded, Nomos' tsundere was triggered and he tried to build a real Damascus, and many other things happened, but he was safe and ......?　Mel's training was completed at the Even though he could not have built it without the cooperation of Nomos, it was a good experience for him to build a real Damascus.

"Mel. I was planning to go to the labyrinth city tomorrow, but I would like to stop by the royal capital before that.

Yesterday we celebrated Mel's completion of his training.

It was a banquet that also secretly served as a stress reliever for me, but it was a good banquet with smiles on everyone's faces, so there was no problem at all.

However, during the banquet, I saw a degraded version of Damascus steel that Mel had completed through his training, and decided to change my plans.

"No problem. But you didn't like King's Landing much, did you, Master?"

Mel looks at me strangely. Or perhaps Mel, who is rarely with me, can sense that I'm avoiding King's Landing. I'm surprised at how easy I am to understand.

But it's not the same to say that I don't like him.

"It's not that I don't like King's Landing, it's just that I'm avoiding it because I feel like I might get into trouble."

And even though I asked for it, it's a little awkward because the Great Spirit has done it so spectacularly.

"Oh, I see."

"Yeah. Yeah. So I'm going to take Mel to see the king, so be prepared."

"What?　Master ...... why would that be the case!"

Oh, Mel is panicking, as expected.

"Even with the unreal degraded Damascus steel, we've managed to make a metal that's incomparable to anything we've made before. I'm going to talk to the king about it, because I can see that it will be a problem. It is only natural that I should introduce Mel, who can make DSS."

I didn't pay attention to the degraded Damascus steel until I saw it during the banquet, but even if it is degraded, that workmanship is not good.

Even in ingot form, it shone with a brilliance that seemed to take one's soul with it.

"So, but you don't have to go all the way to see the king ......."

Mel's eyes are glazing over in a temper tantrum.

It would be great if the hot-blooded Mel would come out at a time like this, but I'm sure she'd be worried if he came out, so it's not a good idea for either of them.

"It's well known that Mel is under my protection, but I still can't avoid causing a commotion. I mean, some idiot will definitely try to mess with him. So, it would be better to talk to the head of this country and reduce the number of idiots, wouldn't it?"

If an aristocrat gets involved, Mel is sure to get nervous. Then we should make sure that the nobles cannot come in.

Fortunately, we have a dagger handy, so let's use it when we can.

"That's true, but that doesn't mean they'll ever try to mess with us, and neither will Meral-sama or Meriselio. We can protect ourselves even if we don't meet the king!"

Mel, who rarely disagrees with my opinion, tries his best to avoid it.

"With Meral and Merrill Serio together, I'm not worried about Mel from the beginning. I'm just worried that Meral will lose her temper and burn the labyrinthine city to ashes after a foolish attempt to mess with her."

"Meral-sama would never do such a thing!"

"You really don't?　For example, if Mel were to break down because of your persistence, would you be able to keep your mouth shut?"

When I asked the question directly to Meral, not to Mel, she remained silent and looked away. She looked away from me without saying a word.

I've heard that spirits have a dry side and that such a situation would never happen in a normal contract.

But not my students. They are very bonded partners who train together, play together, and eat from the same pot every day.

If they were hurt unreasonably, the contracted spirits would be angry.

Especially Meral, who has been watching over Meru and her family for many years and has shared their hardships with Meru. There is a very high possibility that she would lose her temper if Meru is unreasonably treated.

Physically, she can protect him, but emotionally, she is not so sure.

Fukuchan and the others are floating spirits and are still in their infancy, so it is unlikely that the labyrinth city will be destroyed.

But Meral is a middle level spirit. Even Belle and her friends, who are low class spirits, are no match for them, and if Meral, who is a middle class spirit, gets really mad, I can only think of a sad ending.

We should do what we can.

"But ......"

The honest Mel resists the meeting with the king.

No wonder. I knew that Mel would be reluctant to meet the king. At first, I thought of taking him to the castle to meet the king, but I decided to tell him first because he might cause a terrible panic in the castle.

I also calculated that it would go smoother if I told him, since Mel would have more guts if he was prepared for the meeting. Well, it takes a lot of work until he decides to do so. .......

"Unfortunately, Mel is a young girl, so people around her are taking her for granted. I'm sure those three guys wouldn't have been so insistent if it wasn't for Mel. That's why they need a clear backer, not just me."

If we were always together, it would be just us, but Mel has a workshop, so we can't always be together.

It would be a shame if the labyrinth city turns to ashes without my knowledge.

I'm not young enough to be called a girl.

...... I remember when I was older than Gina?　I can't help estimating his age because he looks like he looks.

But I understand that it is necessary. Master, I'm sorry to trouble you, but I'm counting on you."

Well, it looks like you've made up your mind.

I thought it would be a little more difficult to persuade them, but I guess I talked to them in a way that would cause damage to the surroundings, so I was able to persuade them rather smoothly.

"Yeah. I'll take care of it."

It's going to be a bit of a mess, but I'll do my best to protect Mel.

**

(Hey Sylphy. How do I make an appointment to see the king?)

The day after I convinced Mel, I'm standing in front of the castle, confused.

I told Mel that I'm a big guy, but I don't know how to make an appointment with the king.

Of course, I'm not allowed to enter the castle without permission, so I wonder if it's OK if I show my dagger to the gatekeeper like I did when I entered the nobleman's quarter.

"Hmm, I don't know, I don't watch people's activities that closely."

(I see. ......)

I'm tempted to ask her why she doesn't know how to make an appointment with the king since she knows what's in the castle treasury, but I guess she simply wasn't interested.

But I guess he was simply not interested.

I'm tempted to go home, but I can't do so after I've made a big show of it to Mel.

"But it won't be a problem this time.

(Why is it okay?)

"I showed you the dagger in Nobleman's Town. After that, the soldiers were running to the castle, so the castle knows Yuta is coming.

(I see.)

It's no wonder they say that. I'm a dangerous man in a way, and I'm the one who showed him the dagger and said I was going to the castle, and I'm the one who left the nobleman's quarter. It's only natural that I should report it.　

Okay, I'll go talk to the gatekeeper. But first let's check our appearance.

I should have no problem with my attire since I've worn the full-length clothes I've prepared in the Kingdom of Beryl based on my last mistake .......

It may be a bit different from going to an exclusive club and going to a castle, but it is better than wearing ordinary clothes.

I should have prepared a carriage, but it was too much trouble, so I gave it up. The innkeeper told me that I needed to make a reservation to use a carriage like the one going to the castle.

I had a feeling that I could ask the Chamber of Commerce of Pollius or Viscount Costa for a carriage, but I had a feeling that they would ask me for something troublesome, so I decided to stop and walk to the castle.

I would just have to make an appointment, so I would give him a break.

As I approached the gate, a butler-like man appeared from the side of the gate before I could speak to him. He must have been waiting for me after receiving my report.

The way he greeted me with a bow was very beautiful. This is what I call a first-rate butler. This is nothing like the butler cafes I've seen on TV.

"You must be Yuta-sama. Let me show you around.

Oh, no, it's just that today. There's someone I want to introduce to the king, so I just came to ask for a convenient date and time, so there's no need to come in!　Um, sir!　When would you be okay with that?

The butler's atmosphere made me suspicious. It is hard to know what to do when you live in such a different world.

"If it is Yuta-sama, His Majesty will not refuse you unless there is an urgent need."

I feel like I'm being treated like a VIP, which is kind of scary.

"Well, it's not that urgent, and I didn't bring anyone I want you to meet. I'll be in King's Landing for a few days, so it would be great if we could meet at a convenient time.　

I was aware that I was nervous because I was hit by the aura of a first-rate butler, so I decided to tell him all about my business at once.

It was definitely out of courtesy, but there was nothing I could do about it since it seemed impossible to keep the courtesy.

In this case, it is better to leave while the wound is still fresh.

**** I'm sorry, but I'm not going to be able to do anything about it.

I managed to arrange my schedule and was able to meet the king two afternoons later. I'm exhausted just making the appointment.

"Pfft!"

(Sylphy. What's wrong?)

"I heard the gatekeeper talking about Yuta, and it was funny."

(I was in a panic and it was hard to see, or something like that. I know I was).

"No, I'm not. He'll be in King's Landing for a few days, and you have the nerve to let him see you. He's subtly praising you for giving him the dagger."

（Is that really a compliment?)

"I said subtle, didn't I?"

I see, you did say that. I guess it means that the ratio of praise is slightly larger than the ratio of mockery.

I understand that I can't meet great people so easily. I'm only in a hurry because Mel's convenience is more important to me than the king's.

They're the ones who gave you the dagger that allows you to do such things, so you must allow me a certain amount of rudeness.

Also, the atmosphere of a first-rate butler makes me strangely nervous, so next time I'd like a beautiful maid.

If I'm going to be nervous anyway, a maid would be better than a butler, right?