Golden Experience

With such heightened tension, Portley's knights, Lewis, cannot be in Pairé.

For that reason, the Portley III Knights had retreated to Plantan, the northernmost city in the Oral Kingdom. Oral is currently the only country that has a friendly policy towards Portley, and for Portley, which is divided from other countries by the land of Hills and Oral, we cannot help but turn to cooperation strategically.

Portry doesn't use pigeons very much, so it's not easy to get in touch with his country if he's so far away, but the next order has arrived through the Oral Kingdom.

The details were that the Third Knights were stationed temporarily in the Plantans and awaiting the arrival of reinforcements, the First and Second Knights.

Plantan is a city adjacent to the realm of monsters, so it was safe and didn't stop on the way out.

I don't know what the atmosphere used to be for this reason, so I can't compare it, but at least it's a lot idle right now, and it doesn't look popular.

I don't see the guards who were supposed to be protecting the city.

I'm guessing the general population has evacuated the safe Hugel Cup. I wonder if the guards are the guards.

The city now has only some citizens and the Royalists, the Knights of Portley-III, who refused to leave.

If the end of the war were to open between the Kingdom of Pare and the Kingdom of Oral, the city would be the front line.

It was supposed to be a prep for demons, but there are walls in this city. There is no better location as a front-line base.

It is unclear what kind of exchange took place, but the Portley-High negotiated with the Oral High and obtained permission for the Knights of Portleigh to use the city freely in exchange for guarding the Oral border during the war.

It's impossible to think normally about leaving a city behind, and the rebellion from the citizens should have been amazing, but how did you convince them?

If the Plantans were to be dropped here, they would be caught in the crossfire with the Hugel Cup, but it was difficult for Lewis to imagine that the Oral Knights with the Youth would be so easily dropped from the city.

No. The main forces currently stationed in the Plantans are the Rooks and the Knights of Portleigh.

If so, it is Portley's mission to protect the Alliance Oral.

There have been marches and giant beast battles.

I don't want to annoy the hands of the youth if I can.

A few days later, the First Knights and Second Knights arrived from Portleigh's home country on Lewis's waiting planet.

I think it's a little too early to think about the journey that Lewis and the others traveled.

My country may have moved the Knights from King's Landing in advance in anticipation of this development.

"Hi, Lewis. It's been a long time. I've heard about the situation. Thank you very much."

And surprisingly, this march was accompanied by a group of nobles.

One of them, Count Trupparan, called out to Lewis.

This Count of Rappalan is the nobility that binds the Loyks to the Third Knights and the lords of the Loyks.

But even the master was in a group.

It is Ernesto, King of Portry.

Lewis received instructions from his home country to wait for the arrival of the First and Second Knights.

Speaking of the Portley-First Knights, it was originally the Knights of the Kintetsu who protected the king's capital and royalty.

I wondered what would happen to King's Landing and His Majesty's defense if such an important unit were sent on an expedition abroad.

The answer seems to be in front of me.

The First Knights came out of their original duties and not merely as reinforcements.

It was only to protect His Majesty the King that we came here to Plantan.

The Lord of the Second Knights, Marquis Morizzo, can also be seen on your side.

It would mean that the First Knights and their masters, His Majesty, and the Third Knights and their masters, Count Rappalan, are on the front line, but can't just wait in their own country.

"I see, you are the Third Knight Commander (...) Lewis. I've been listening.

This was a big deal. First of all, the Third Knights have just been restructured. Nevertheless, it is a remarkable achievement to achieve such a feat as soon as possible.

I expect a lot from you in the future. Keep up the good work for Portley. "

"It's a waste of words on your thighs!

It's not like I chewed on it.

I thought I was suffocated by the surprise.

When I received the Knight's Medal, King Ernest was far away, but I had seen him.

Originally, the knights were honored one by one, and it was customary to strictly execute them directly to the King, but there were too many of them in the reigns of the leeks.

Institutionally, the replacement of knights is carried out on a case-by-case basis. In other words, the aristocrats who supervise will replace them, but unless it is an accident, this is usually done calmly at a time that does not affect their duties.

It is unusual that suddenly, as in this case, several knights are rapidly replaced.

And painfully, King Ernest himself was replacing him at that time.

That was the case, and while they were knights, Lewis had little contact with the king.

I can't help but get nervous.

"Your Majesty, Lord Lewis is still deputy commander. I don't think I'm going to be the head of the regiment.

─ ─ Count Truppalan. "

One high-elf-like woman spoke to Ernest and the trumpet run.

Eliza the Viscount, whom she calls King Ernest's Kaiser.

And Count Rappalan, who was called by his name, came before Loyk in awe, in a shabby motion.

It is a title, but it is as if the Countess, Lady Eliza, is better than the Count, the Trumperrun. No, Miss Eliza has already succeeded the house and officially become a Vicomte. In any case, it should be inferior to the trumpet run.

It doesn't matter how beautiful Eliza is, it doesn't make me feel that way. The Count himself doesn't seem to care, so he won't say anything, but if not, he may have complained even in front of His Majesty.

"Lieutenant Commander Lewis. I offer you the honor of being commander of the glorious Third Knights of Portry.

Then Toma, the deputy commander's assistant. I want you to be deputy commander, and we both look forward to working harder. "

The trumpet run was clearly an unfamiliar breeze, but he handed over the decree to Loyk and Toma.

This is probably why he accompanied the Knights. In principle, the Knights' personnel are to be executed by the aristocrats under their supervision.

In that case, the Marquis of Morizzo would be nice, but not necessarily without sequence fluctuations within the Second Knights under future warfare. The second Knights' morale would be higher if they were promoted in a timely fashion.

"Knight Lewis, I give you my best wishes."

"Knight Tom, I'm here for you."

I knelt alongside Tom and sat down.

"... you did it, Deputy Commander. Now you don't have to return the Knights to the Captain!

"... what are you talking about? You're the deputy commander.

Ah, well, Count. Former leader of the Fabio team..... "

I stood up and asked my master.

Though he has some problems with his thoughts, he is a compatriot who refers to the same person as his master. I don't suppose the Knights will ever lose their heads, but I'm worried about their retreat. I've never heard of a knight in the first place.

"Oh, yeah. He also had a bit of a sweet spot to think about, or rather a lack of education.

So are the other kids who agreed with you, Fabio, but I think we should all start over from the bottom. [M] This has already been communicated in a city called Hugel, which I had stopped by before I came here.

I'll bring him with me, so call him later, if you want. "

If that's an order, then there's no other way to follow it as Lewis, but it's just too awkward.

Neglecting the subtlety of these people's minds may be one of the reasons why they have never held a major position before, but that's not something Lewis can say.

It appears that all the Knights who came with reinforcements entered the walls while Roik and his men were greeting and receiving orders.

Seems to have already been notified of the subsequent actions, with the exception of the Commander class, where the ordinary knights split into squads or some unit and scattered across the city of Plantan.

Then came the knights of the Commander Class who broke up with the general knights one after the other.

Not exactly Lewis, but Ernest.

"─ ─ Well, I think you've gathered the commanders of each Knights.

I will now confirm the chain of command in this war.

The Commander-in-Chief is naturally His Majesty Ernest. That said, this is only formal, and the actual command will be assumed by the First Cavalier.

Nominally, you'll be acting as Commander-in-Chief, but you can assume he's a de facto Commander-in-Chief. "

Am I allowed to say that at such short notice?

Lewis was bluishing with other HR, but the Ernest was just laughing bitterly.

The First Knight commander, who was called on the other hand, took off his helmet and held him aside, putting his empty hand on his chest. A salute, albeit abbreviated.

"Next, I would like to ask Count Rupparan, the Commander of the Third Cavalry.

This is also formal, and the actual command shall be exercised by the Third Knight Commander, Knight Loyk "

Eh?

"─ ─ Chief, salute!

"Ah, ha!

Surrounded by walls, the plantain is early at night.

Lewis and Tom were walking through the sunset city.

I'm not wearing armor.

The Second Knights are supposed to be in charge this evening.

They've traveled this far, and it's going to be tough, but the Third Knights have also been guarding the neighborhood without taking a break until the day before. This consideration was appreciated.

"... damn it. A sub-commander....."

I guess the Second Knights are being treated coldly. It seems that many people have said that they were unable to protect the former King in the case of the Betzirk upheaval. "

"I don't know. The Viscount Eliza didn't look like such a person ─ ─"

"Your father, who was a badge officer, died in that riot, so it's personal, right?

How about that?

I couldn't read those human feelings from Eliza's cold gaze.

"Well, whatever. I have to work hard because I have been entrusted with it. or else ─ ─"

"Don't you have a face to match the Knight Youth?

"Shut up! I'm just a knight ─ ─"

"─ ─ You're in a good mood. Lewis"

"Regiment, no, Fabio..."

It was Fabio, the former commander of the Third Knights, who spoke to Lewis from the darkness.

"Don't be so vigilant. I'm not trying to do anything to you guys.

Besides, if Lord Truppalan had decided to let him down, he would not have done so. "

Certainly Fabio doesn't feel hostile.

Originally, I didn't have a bad relationship. It's just that there was a slight difference in thinking.

"... no, I see. This was my bad voice. [M]

You're in a good mood, Captain Loyk. And Deputy Toma. This is how we should have spoken from the beginning. "

From Fabio's attitude, I don't feel anything like irony or disgust. I feel like I should just do it.

"I called because I wanted to say an apology.

I couldn't read the opponent's abilities and was easily slashed by the traveler, making it difficult for me not to be Captain Lewis.

The same is true of the fact that we have allowed ourselves to be in charge of such an unprecedented state of affairs as war, and that we have simply allowed ourselves to fight without losing our share of our power.

I'm sorry about that passage. "

Fabio lowered his head. Probably true. If only we could fix the upper part, we'd have better words to hear about what the travelers slashed. I can say that it is really Fabio that I don't know the fundamental part about why I shouldn't have slashed it.

I thought that Lewis and Toma could grow a lot by meeting with Youth, but it seems that Lewis and Toma weren't the only ones who grew up.

Fabio must have thought that he was going to die.

Speaking of compatriots, I used to not be able to lower my head lightly.

Although there is a slight problem with the content, it is also a difference in thinking and there is no other way.

"─ No, it's already done, and that's fine.

More than that, I'll be on duty again tomorrow. The war won't happen soon, but this city is adjacent to the realm of monsters.

Now that we're the only ones in town, we need that vigilance. The Second Knights are doing it for me today, but I'll take it around tomorrow.

Help me, Fabio. "

"─ I see, is this the one who should be the head of the regiment?

Of course, Commander Lewis.

The commander also received a lot of help from Lord Truppalan in this incident, but I am also the man who was originally at the top of the Knights as commander. I'm going to be tougher than a knight. Please rely on me. "

"What if even a strong traveler doesn't show up?

"Hey, Tom!

"No, the deputy commander is right. We'll do better next time."

Fabio smiled back at Tom's teasing.

I will not come next time, and if I do well, I would like you to demonstrate your strength on a proper mission.

Lewis and Toma and Fabio headed for the tavern with their feet.

It wasn't the clerk, but the owner, a human man, served me wine.

Even though the general public has been evacuated, some people do not want to leave the city in this way.

It is the knights who protect these people, even though they are from other countries and from other races.

"Forgive my lack of love. I'm not used to it. There is nothing to do, and there are no customers, so you can stay as long as you like.

I'm in the kitchen. Call me if you need anything. "

After placing the bottle of alcohol, the human man retracted into the back. Looking at the place where the fire is also dropped, it seems that the knob cannot be released.

Naturally. Regardless of the highly preserved alcohol, food sales are currently restricted.

In the city's only defensive force, the Knights of other countries and the citizens who refuse to leave, the citizens' position is weakened by all means. I guess it's to protect you. The Knights also insist that gold coins and violence be tattooed so as not to deprive citizens of supplies and dignity.

If so ordered, it is the knight who will never disobey.

At that time, Fabio would still have been captain if the trumpeter had ordered the squad not to point a sword at ordinary people.

Of course, it was Fabio and some members of the regiment who didn't understand the obvious.

That's what the trumpet runs said about lack of education.

Fabio started talking when he saw the store owner pull in.

"... I only asked, I didn't see it in person..."

"Respect?

"Excuse me, Lieutenant Commander!

"Enough is enough. It's disgusting."

"Shit. Thank you.

I just heard that my country is in a pretty difficult situation right now. I don't know if Captain Lewis is close enough to join the Knights, but if you know him, you might want to be prepared. "

Happy or unhappy, Loyk doesn't know Portley well in his own country.

Though the majority of the Knights did, Tom, who didn't seem to leak the example, simply urged Fabio to talk about it with an interest in mind.

"Ready for what?

"Readiness is readiness.

The Portley Kingdom is now witnessing a surge in damage from a swarm of monsters all over the country.

Even though orchards are devastated, they devour not only grass, but also people and goats. There are a lot of them, and if they attack, they won't save us first. "

Even the Portleys have just been burned by bandits from the territory of the former Hills kingdom.

If only a few remaining orchards are lost, even the depressed rate of food self-sufficiency will fall even further.

"... will you owe Oral more?"

"I mean, I haven't forgotten that the former commander spat at such an Oral Knight."

"I know, I'm reflecting. Your Excellency has narrowed the matter down."

But that doesn't seem to be the point.

Fabio continues.

"It would mean paying back the aural, but there is another reason.

In the first place, there is no need for His Majesty to leave the country and come all this way.

It's just a portley that even just lost former king sire and some knights. You were attacked by a mysterious demon. I can't stand any more. My country has no time.

Your Majesty put yourself in danger and came all this way to get something to help save Portley-- the Rising Rise and the Rise. "

"Rising and dying... you can't imagine the power of that ruin?

"Ruins are the secret relics of Pairé who managed to demonize the prince, right? Probably.

The prince of Pare became a monster, but His Majesty was confident that he would not. "

"From whom?"

"The tent is surprisingly thin for royalty. Well, maybe it's because Portley is warm.

Anyway, I don't know if I'm glad to hear it, but at least you knew my lord. Well, then, I guess the commander should know. "

"I see... Thank you very much.

But in the meantime, you and the other Knights have just arrived, and the pair have not made any noticeable moves, and I'm sure we won't be talking about this any time soon. "

But Lewis's expectations were off track.

The next morning, Eliza ordered the Third Knights through Count Trupparan to protect Zorlen from the Shape Expeditionary Force, the northern city of the kingdom of Pare.

I don't know what it means to defend the city of the country from now on, but if you're ordered to do it, you have to do it.

Besides, Zorlen has a few thoughts.

If you want me to protect you, I won't.