123 112. Reporting and start-up

After falling in love with Priscia, we returned to Viscount Kennus again. The reason is because Alexia and the others are back.

There's no way I'm taking Ekla with May this time to the boulder, so I left the room leaving Ekla with May. It was a little hard for Ekla to sound "Cu ~" as she stretched her forelegs out on me looking lonely. Well, I gave Priscia a treat, so she'll feed me to Ekla.

Gathered in Viscount Kennus' room were Viscount Kennus, me, Alexia, Helen, Aeris, Ferris, and Mr. Benton of the Family Order.

"Good day, Your Highness Alexia"

"Heh heh, all I had to do was go home and report back, so I was fine. And I've heard some interesting stories."

That's what you say. You're smiling at me, Alexia. Helen and Aerys are also proud of where they are. What the fuck?

"Well, you can't say that out of my mouth because your father said he would speak directly. Look forward to it, Ray, it's not a bad thing."

"Oh, oh, okay. So what else did His Majesty tell you?

And Alexia told me, as I expected.

First of all, it's the treatment of the Baron's house, but Baron Mangus is bound as soon as he finds it, and he's going to be sentenced to death. They're going to treat the neighbors who put their people down and fled with them the same way. Well, I guess it's a natural result.

However, it seems the Baron is still missing. The king is also using soldiers to make him look, but he says he can't find them. If they can't find it like this, they'll ask the Adventurer Guild to put on a prize too.

The ladies have also decided on the punishment of their families, and the title is stripped and their son is expelled from school, he said. The Ladies say there is also an exile from the Baron Territory. I can't help it if I say I have no choice... There's nothing I can do.

Later, they talked about the reward. In the absence of the Baron, Viscount Kennus, who took command, seems to be out for each of us who helped crusade Goblin. And, of course, to the Baron's soldiers, to the soldiers of Viscount Kennus who went out to reinforce us.

Now Douglas will be happy to have needed the money. That guy's got feelings for Lene and Douglas, a woman who's stuck on a plate with Alma. Besides, Lene's in a bad mood here. You should feed him something delicious.

I think I'll give something to everyone, too. I also need to make a Priscia ring. I saw a chill earlier, but the True Crystal is glowing. What would everyone be happy to get? That's hard.

If only I'd been thinking alone like that.

"So you're leaving here in three days, right?

"Yeah, because a deputy should come to replace us. Then we'll head to the King's Capital. And of course Viscount Kennus with us."

It was already time to go home. I guess Viscount Kennus also has to go to the King's Capital because of the reward. From here I guess it won't take much more than a week.

"Roger that. I will send you a letter and prepare to leave. Then why don't we leave it up to His Highness the Family Order to take over?

"Yeah. So, please."

And the meeting ended. When I leave the mansion, I get a chilly breeze. It will be November by the time we return to the King's Capital. At the end of the year, there's the Aeris thing, and if the year breaks, there's a war with the Empire. Don't get busy again.

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Royal Palace of the Regalia Empire

"Praise you, my soldiers! The time has come to become our nation's sword and fulfill our nation's grief!

The emperor spreads his hand from the terrace in the royal palace of the Regalia Empire, not big, but still emits a voice that echoes every middle corner of silence. The view from the terrace is seen by the people as soldiers stand side by side and surround themselves so as to cover the city.

The soldiers here total about 100,000. With a total population of about 5 million, about a third of the Imperial Army soldiers in this country go to war.

I learned that the Legalian Empire is located in the middle of the continent and therefore borders most countries, so we cannot send out all our armies. Apparently, the only kingdom of Sealia south of No. 1 is not in contact.

"There are 100,000 soldiers here. To the general who leads it, there are the brave men who help us. These are the strongest swords that will clear our way! Now is the time to destroy our enemy Nanol and fulfill our country's petition!

When His Majesty the Emperor cries out like that, the soldiers are oh-oh! And I raise my voice and the whole town shouts a shaky cheer. And His Majesty the Emperor returns to the royal palace with his hands up.

Inside, one soldier lays flat before the throne where His Majesty the Emperor sits. Behind it is the S-rank adventurer Gargante Kelsios, with the Izakan and the lions and us brave groups bowing their heads as we go on.

"Raise your face."

We raise our heads as His Majesty the Emperor says. His Majesty the Emperor looks down on us from the throne and speaks to the man in front of us.

"It's General Gregorius. Bring my sword 100,000 and the valiant lords and break through the Nanol kingdom of Runwalker!

"Ha! Even in lieu of life!

"My son, Derris. I hope your Lord will also take part in this war and study under General Gregorius"

"Ha, I'm coming to show my talent to the fullest!

Stupid prince says stupid things. I can manage to laugh at it.

"It's Gargante Cercios, S-rank adventurer. I ask the Lord to provide support for the brave men. The basics are static, but if you need anything, you have to protect the Valiants."

"Ha, just say it"

And His Majesty the Emperor sees us.

"O brave men. Let the lords see what they've accomplished over the past year. I know it's going to be a tough fight, but in the dawn we accomplish, we'll do everything we can with the treasure of gold and silver, the woman, the territory."

When His Majesty the Emperor says so, the bad group smiles disgustingly. You laughed at the absolute woman part. Those guys.

"Yes, we will demonstrate our abilities to the full!

On behalf of our brave group, the Ikumi utters the word. Are you used to this guy? You're grand. Chanel and Mari are even blubbering at the heavy pressure of the ministers around them. I'm pretty nervous about that, too.

"Then go! Bring everything to my hands!

In His Majesty the Emperor's statement, not only the General, but also the ministers standing around him, speak up. And the Izakan also speaks up as it propagates from around.

After that His Majesty the Emperor leaves, and each minister leaves the room. When we leave the room too, there's...

"Takumi"

and Lucy is coming. Lucy and her brother Prince Clift were unable to attend this ceremony. Is it because she's a concubine, after all?

……

"Lucy?"

Lucy just comes to my side and says nothing. It just makes me look down. What's the matter with you?

"... Takumi. Be sure to go home alive."

That's what I'm gonna say, Lucy. Hey, you're embarrassing me here.

"I don't want to be a widow or anything before marriage."

That's what Lucy said. She was laughing when she looked up.... Not at all. I laughed, too.

"Oh, I'll be home alive."

I'll hug you back, too. Lucy leaves me in a few seconds. I'm sorry to hear that, but I can't help it. There will now be an encouragement for the generals, and the brave groups will certainly participate in it.

But, naturally, Lucy and the others can't participate. That's why I'm saying goodbye here. Get ready for one day tomorrow and leave the day after tomorrow. I won't be able to see you until I get back. So...

"Lucy!"

"Tak...... ugh!

I kiss Lucy no matter what I'm around. Lucy looks embarrassed at first, but she hugs me again if she gave up on her way. And kiss for about a minute and leave.

"I'll be back."

"Yes."

I say the words I just said again, looking into Lucy's eyes. Lucy also smiles and nods as she lights up. I'm ashamed of my gaze around you, but it's better than not regretting it.

As it was, it was time for an incentive party, so I broke up with Lucy. I'll come back alive no matter what!