Continuity is the Father of Magical Power

"This time, as a tribute to you for uncovering the darkness of the Empire and doing everything in your power to solve it, I reward you. The reward is to recite the Count to Leons Muldeen and give permission to retain the Knights"

"Oh, thank you. Let me take it."

School starts, so when I got back to Imperial City for now, I was summoned to the castle early in my arrival and given a reward without understanding why.

Probably an operation to keep me from saying no......

Well, that's fine... you could have explained it in advance!

With that in mind, I was currently in the Emperor's room.

"Now you're finally one of the senior aristocrats. Isn't this the first time a guy's been an Earl in his teens?

With that said, the Emperor turns his face to Mr. Elise.

"Yeah, I think it's definitely an unusual rise"

"Let's not."

"Bad luck is just strong. I'm not happy you're in trouble where you're going."

Or you don't need anything more!

So let me get you out of this trouble hell!

"That's true... especially this time"

"That's right. Beginning with my assassination plot, corruption in this country was uncovered, everything was found in the basement of my territory in an illegal black market, feathered in the battle against a formidable demon clan, and surrounded by massive demons summoned from the demon kingdom."

"Wow... on the contrary, you lived a lot"

"It's true. I don't know, at the end of the day, I think maybe he was really dead. You don't know if you're lucky or bad."

"Well, aren't you lucky you're alive? Speaking of which, what's happened to the demon girl since then?

"I'm putting you up to it. I miss Shelley so much. Recently, you and I have been sleeping a lot."

Even today, once we said we were going home, you were really sadly hugging Shelly.

Well, there's Mr. Elsie, and I think he's fine.

We have a metastasis, so we'll be home soon.

"Right. If it's safe. But you're gonna keep your eyes open, okay?

"Yes. I know"

I've been on full alert since the last frenzy.

"Right. Well, Leo, let me know what you've done in the last month or two."

"Okay. This time, I did a lot to improve security in the worst part of Murdine territory. Firstly, we improved the poor working environment of the gendarmerie and significantly increased its personnel. This was done by a civilian, Mr. Flair, who pointed it out."

"Oh, did the clerk I just dispatched help me?"

"Yes, great job fast and helpful"

"I guess so. Elise will admit it."

"Yes, because the speed of her work is a good match for me."

Heh ~ Elise is the one who admits it so much.

"That's amazing. Well, I'm glad it helped. So, what did you do next?

"We built a big orphanage. This is to make sure that there was a slum in Murdine territory and that the children living there didn't have to do anything wrong to be able to live. Now, we're all playing well, studying and practicing magic."

"Oh, that's awesome. Who teaches magic?

"The elves, who were former illegal slaves, teach. You teach me sometimes, too. Everyone is using magic better and better."

Yesterday, the last time I went to teach them, they were practically magical.

"Are you teaching elves magic? I look forward to the future. Will you be joining your Knights in the future, Leo?

"I don't mean to. We all wish we were free to live."

"Right. Leo, you're a really good man."

"That's not true. There's too much money, so I just thought I'd do it."

Besides, I did it for my own benefit to want to do something about the slam.

"Still, it doesn't make a difference that you helped people. Besides, you still did something else, didn't you?

"There's something else...... you're right to say you're doing it rather than doing it. We are working with the Holland Chamber of Commerce to develop an underground city. This will require a lot of people, so the aim is to reduce the number of people without jobs. Already, a lot of people have been hired to build magic factories, and the slum population is dwindling."

"That's good. How's it going?"

"I hope so..."

Anyway, something's going to go wrong again.

"You'll be fine. We look forward to further development."

"Yes. I'll do my best"

"Oh, yeah. You forgot to explain the reward."

"Oh, yes! Permission to retain the Knights?

I know you mean you can have the Knights, but you're not sure about the details.

"It means exactly what it means. There are only a few aristocrats who can have knights. Only a house recognized by the Emperor can be owned by a senior nobleman. Mostly a house near the border with another country."

"To keep the rebellion from happening?

"That's right. I forgive you enough to hire guards, but I don't admit to hiring soldiers who are likely to make war."

Well, that's natural.

I mean, I've built a golem soldier without worrying about anything before, but wouldn't it have sucked if I found out?

If you go with the guy in the bag, you normally seem to be able to war...

"I see. So, why did you give me permission this time?

"That's because your territory will always be a passage when there is a real rebellion with the restraint on the Filibels. You're not ready for anything, but you don't like being attacked, do you?

Wow. Also, I think I'm gonna get in trouble.

Or don't get into a war for sure, yeah.

"I hate to be attacked even when I'm ready...... ok. I'm going to build the Knights."

I don't want to die, and I have to do everything I can to train the Knights.

Oh, next to next.

"Whoa. Good luck with that. Instead, Leo, I'm really in trouble if you don't work hard."

"Hmm? Is that so? Aren't the Filibels very exhausted right now?

One day, I know there's going to be a war, but why are you in such a hurry?

"It's... it's like I'm working with the kingdom."

"Is it a kingdom...... Is the kingdom seriously going to wage war? Probably, but you can't win a kingdom waging war on an empire, can you?

I heard the kingdom is losing its power because the royal family is running into private lust?

"Right. But that was when the Filibels were on this side. Normally, I would ask for reinforcements from other houses while the Filibels were stopping the kingdom near the border, but I wouldn't be able to do that next time. We will not fight in the fort, and we will come to the Imperial Capital before reinforcements from other houses make it"

"I see...... Sure, that's tough. I get it. I'll think of a lot of things."

Wow. Instead of being caught up in the war, I was dragged into the heart of the war.

We have to deal with this as soon as possible.

"Oh, I asked for it"

"Well, then, I'll be excused around here. At home, my friends are waiting for me."

"Oh, I asked Shelley. Sounds like a tired exam party."

"Yes, because I studied hard for a year"

"I guess so. I've already got your scores in my ear, Leo, but I think you should look forward to it."

Oh, that's good news.

"Is that true? Thank you. Well, excuse me."

"Oh, see you later."

After I bowed to the Emperor, I moved into the house.

I'm home.

"Welcome home!

"Welcome home. Finally, you're up to the count. Congratulations."

When I got home, Shelley and Leena greeted me.

"Thank you. Are you all here already?

"Yeah, I'm sitting in my seat waiting for you."

"Copy that. It's been a long time since I've seen them."

It's been about two months.

"Hey. How have you been?

"Oh, Leo. Long time no see."

"Master! I was fine!

Frank and Hellman are both happy that they haven't changed since two months ago.

"Yeah, we both look good and above all. Well, enjoy the fatigue party."

Then we got to our seats, and the food started to get carried away.

The first thing that came out was suddenly dragon food.

Anything, he wants me to be the first to eat his tongue that hasn't been affected by any flavor.

"Wow. From the smell, it's absolutely delicious. Leo, is this the new dragon dish you were saying in your letter?

This dragon dish looks like steak.

They kept researching sauces for two months that fit the baking time and the meat.

"I've never seen it before, either, but it looks really good. Then I'll have it."

Everyone, after a bite, kept eating silently.

And in no time, the dragon steak was gone.

"Yeah, it was delicious. I'll have to thank Sam later."

"Boulder, former deputy head chef of the Forster family."

"It's better than the last dragon dish, isn't it?"

"Boulder, you're the master's cook!

Everyone admired the dragon food.

I'm glad you're happy.

"Thanks. Speaking of which, what were Frank and Hellman doing during the holidays? Did you go home?

"No, if I was home, I'd be practicing magic at the Imperial House because my vacation would be crushed just by traveling"

"I was practicing swordsmanship at my brother's house in Teito."

Sure, if there's no metastasis like me, it'll take a while to get around.

Then why don't you go home?

"You're both serious. I'm looking forward to seeing how strong you've gotten."

"Stay tuned! I beat the first brother I ever admired."

Is Hellman's brother the one who joined the Knights of the Empire?

You think you can use non-attribute magic outside of Hellman, the only one of your brothers?

"Oh, that's amazing. I can't wait for your sword class."

"Yes!"

"True, you guys are close, aren't you? Speaking of which, does Herman join the Knights of Leo?

"Huh? What is a Knights!?

Shelley's words have been devoured by Hellman with great momentum.

"Uh... I'll see you later because that story is going to be long. After school starts, I'll explain it slowly to you in Frank's room"

Now, let's have fun. When we talk about war, the rice isn't tasty either.

"Wow, I get it..."

"Hey! Why is this my room!

"Well, okay. More than that, don't you want to hear what's going on in my territory?

"As, well..."

"I want to hear it!

"Okay, I'll explain..."

Then, eating dessert, I was thrilled to talk about my territorial reform.

Yeah, it's a good thing you're a school friend who can talk easily.