"Lord Lapis. I have trouble being moved around on my own. There's a stepping stone here too."

"I'm sorry. From now on, I'll be careful."

Leaving the room, even the superhawk on the top of the Buddha caused a deeper wrinkle to be carved into his face. I know it's bad for him, but I still have no choice because the most important thing is the safety of me and my people. Superhawk took me back to the depot, but I had to go between my eyes to be rushed. Looks like there was a lookout for me while I was gone. It's troublesome to break the emperor's mood, so we're all in a rush for the Superhawk. The third floor I just reconnoitred looks like a completely private space for the Emperors, and the sight looks like it's going to take place upstairs.

"It's between here and now. After the name is called, the back door will open, so please enter the room with Master Rubias at the forefront. That's all I can show you."

"I understand."

Looking at how my people are doing, Karin and Ciel are pretty nervous or somewhat in the mood to catch their faces. The emperor - rather than telling them not to be nervous, who never had a chance to meet the top of the country. Rubias is calm with only a princess on the boulder. I could afford to rub that shoulder so as to untie the two hardened bodies.

"The Kingdom of Bordeaux, Lord Rubias the Brave, and his followers. I'm coming in."

I heard voices from inside. It sounded more like a report than a call, but let's keep an eye on the details. The two open doors, which can be opened slowly and without sound, remind me of the time of the Kingdom of Bordeaux, but this one has no decor whatsoever. At the end of the door, which stopped with a heavy noise, many people on the left and right stand to build walls. I guess I'm trying to see at first sight what kind of person Bordeaux's brave men are.

As the gaze of the people concentrated, Rubias took a step with dignity in his chest. Karin continues to be caught by it, and Ciel and I follow. Though the sword is not the only one exchanged, this is a kind of battle. It's a battlefield in the name of diplomacy, so I know Rubias is in the mood. When she looks straight at the emperor and approaches the throne somewhat, she kneels on the spot. The four of us are in the same position.

"Welcome, Lord Rubias and his servants. Let's welcome it. The rest is the Emperor of Levre, Levre V."

The man who named the Emperor is young. It still looks like it just turned forty. He is a man dressed in black based courtesy, characterized by burning red hair and powerful eyes that intimidate others. He seemed quite a hegemonic figure for his current position in the invasion.

"I worship your face and I am in the utmost delight, Your Majesty. My name is Rubias. She is the third princess of the Kingdom of Bordeaux and one who names the brave. This is my squire, Karin, Ciel, Lapis."

Rubias is treating the three of us as squire, as we had in advance. Usually, anyway, if you don't keep your position clear in public places, it was a procedure to avoid it because Rubias - if you pull, the Kingdom of Bordeaux itself will be insulted. Rubias, the representative, is the only one who talks at this glance, and the three of us just need to keep our heads down. The Emperor will observe each and every one of us carefully, as he will identify us. My gaze came with Rubias, Karin and Ciel, and the last time I saw him, I felt a little like the emperor laughed.

"... um. They all look like first-rate warriors with great power. By the way, I hear Lord Lapis can use both swords and magic, but is his main position a monk?

"She has the dexterity to use any weapon and does many powerful magic, but she is a monk by nature."

"Hmm... monk... right"

It's obvious you don't believe me, but it's just a greeting. Did you get any more questions stuck in it, and the emperor never asked me any more questions? To that extent, two or three words, Rubias and the Emperor exchanged unusual conversations, and the sight ended. Karin and Ciel have repeated flexible gymnastics to unwind their stiff bodies after returning to the modem. I'm just gonna take a whoop at what I'd do if I got stuck in a lot of things, too.

"Nevertheless... Lapis said you were a monk"

"You can't do that."

"He's the best guard in the party."

The three laugh like they say it's funny and they can't help it. I'm just wondering if I can do it myself, and instead of objections, I can only smile bitterly.

"By the way, what's going on with your plans after this?

When I sit back on the bed and visit Ciel as she takes off her shoes, she answers as she glances over the schedule that was at the table.

"There seems to be a dinner party in the name of welcome party this evening - so I don't think I'm allowed out of town. So tomorrow is a revelation to the people, and the next day is a mock fight. The last free time."

"Whatever the revelation or free time, what in a mock fight? No way we're gonna fight?

"No, I don't think so. It's the knights and soldiers of this country who fight, and we're invited to watch it. I know it's boring, but you don't have to do it yourself."

Unexpectedly bow your chest down. Oh, good. I'm not gonna let you be a spectacle until you come to such a distant country. It's a shame I can't see the power of other brave men, but it's not like I'm hostile to them, and if it's going to be weird enough, you just have to watch the game.

"Still, as soon as we arrive, we're welcome to meet, and you're going to do it a little bit for each country?

Rubias replies to Karin, who shakes his neck.

"No, it won't. This is not a frequent event, so it should normally be done in one go. Predictably, haven't the brave men of other countries already arrived? The last time we arrived, I think the dinner party was today."

"Really? Then you'll meet the brave men of other countries. If it's not just the brave men of the Levre Empire, don't worry."

Karin was bored with the brave men of the Levre Empire. I know you don't want to look at each other as much as you can. I think I'd like to see you a little bit. It was interesting to see what they look like and talk to me now that they've eaten all that tightness.

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The dinner party is a standing meal. A few tables in a fairly large hall may be set aside and participants may eat as much food or liquor as they like arranged. Even so, there are assassination precautions such as poisoning that are not directly in hand, and eventually the clerk will tell you to take them apart.

After all, as Rubias expected, it seems that the brave men of each country had already arrived. The brave men of the nations who have risen to the altar are introduced by the emperor. The first to show up was the brave Flair of Llumiere. She has a soothing grin just as she did when she met me, waving affection to people. Flair's squire was a five-person group dressed in gear similar to hers, with two men and three women. In other words, it would be called a six-party. Did I just say that there are not many or few of them? If they're all clerics, it must be a healing party where whoever gets hurt heals the wounds by the way.

The next person to show up was the brave bandit who emerged from Barrios, the country of shipping. There are only countries where fishing flourishes, and many of Barrios' children have sunburned overall, either because they have been imitating fishermen in rivers and seas since they were little. Bandit, the brave man, and his squire were sparingly exposed to healthy tanned skin. Their clothes are short-sleeved, they use fewer fabrics than any other country, and they have a simple design. I even thought I was refreshed and envious, although there were a few levy nobles who looked down openly when I saw their outfits. Bordeaux would be better dressed as easy as that.

It was Anero, the brave man, who emerged from Bercis, the land of Lizardman, who appeared after them. Yellow scales that also appear golden depending on the reflection of the light, and long lengths with more than two metres. And a tail as thick as a round too. There is no doubt that a blow carried out from two exuberant arms will lightly crush the enemy. Though somewhat inferior to him like that, two followers of a single small stature follow. They, the Lizardmen, were wearing matching armor that protected them from shoulders to hips. Barefoot down there, by the way. I guess I don't need shoes because my skin is thick.

Then the next four of us were introduced. All of them were insulted by the fact that they were young women, and there were a lot of people who looked at me like I liked the color and didn't even try to hide the attitude I looked down on, which made me feel bad early in the day. But Rubias is the only princess on the boulder, and such a gaze wields a flare-faced smile, as if she were out of sight. The three of us are no match for this part. It's a big deal.

And the last ones to show up were the brave men of the Rebble Empire. I used to have a chimpy rounding attitude, but I'm totally grown up. He answered the Emperor's introduction with proper courtesy, and his servants are similar. If I only looked at what was going on, I'd be polite, behaved properly, and I'd be the right person to name a brave man.

"You know, a little reflection and a change of heart?

"No way."

"No. He's rotten till he dies."

Karin and Ciel are spicy. I guess I can't trust the brave men to change just because they were on the verge of killing each other. Well, I generally agree. The reason is their eyes. It is caused by the cloudy eyes burning in revenge, which hold a dark flame inside. Because that gaze, which was so tangled up, was constantly directed at us.

When the dinner party is announced, the participants move out simultaneously, each rushing to the desired location. The main destination is around the brave or emperor of each country. Getting close to the brave men is to observe them and to grasp their power. The people who went under the emperor would be merely sesame.

"Dear Rubias, how is the food in our country?

"Is that gear made of Mithril? Brave men of the kingdom of Bordeaux, a boulder power. Your gear is top notch."

"I envy the Kingdom of Bordeaux with all its beauties. But how powerful are you as a brave man..."

"I can't believe you broke the brave men of our country with such skilful arms."

The crowds are huge, regardless of their identity, and I just said half to praise, half to disparage. A man appeared beneath us some time after they made it to them and smiled and shook their love.

"Hey! You are the brave man of the Kingdom of Bordeaux. I'll see you first. I am the valiant bandit of Barrios. Nice to meet you."

"... it's nice to meet you. I'm Rubias."

Whether to say it was hot or painful, Bandit seemed like a pushy man and showed up forcefully pulling the crowd around him. His squire is only two women. Maybe they are sisters because they have similar faces. She's a healthy, attractive beauty, but she seems like two people with a strong heart. Greetings are there too, and Bandit is vomiting all sorts of stupidity about Rubias as to whether this robust atmospheric dinner party won't be a treat. Rubias, who was nervous at first, was also breaking it down as he spoke and gradually smiling. It would be thanks to Bandit's character to be able to break this far to someone he hasn't seen in a while.

"Lord Lapis... That was it. Nice to meet you. I'm Avenis, a Bandit squire. This is my sister Epsilon."

"This is polite. It's Lapis."

The moment I shook back the hand I was offered - there was strength in Avenice's hand, and I was about to be able to determine this joint, but I put my strength first from my wrist to prevent it. Avenice doesn't even have time to be surprised by the surprise attack that ended in underdevelopment, but on the contrary, I'll give her the best wrist.

"Damn!?

"Sister!?

Avenice kneeling on the spot of much pain. Looking at the outfit alone, it would also look like Avenis is kneeling down on me and begging me to shake his hand, but it's not really such a raw, easy situation. Though it is the scream that does not rise, there is sweat on her face, and her two arms, which have managed to escape, are stretched out on bread. I can't keep breaking it like this, so I thought it was time to give him a break, so the help ship came from an unexpected place.

"Lord Lapis, why don't you give him a break around there? When my sister sees a strong guy, she has to be a little nervous. I think it's a bad habit, but no matter how many times I tell you, it won't heal. This is how I apologize for being rude."

"If that's what you mean..."

As soon as I let go of my hand, Avenice jumped away and started scratching her wrist. Did it hurt too much, my beautiful eyebrows remain distorted?

"In other words... I heard rumors, but I didn't think that was it. It was a perfect timing surprise."

"Sister, what are you thinking!

"Because if you see someone so strong in front of you, you'll have to try and see how far your powers work, won't you?

"That's why in a place like this... Oh, already. Lord Lapis. My apologies too. My sister excused me."

"No, never mind. I don't care."

I can't feel any malice from them. Now I wouldn't have condoned her if she was going to do us harm, but in short, she's a combat freak. A pervert who likes to fight more than three-time rice. There were a lot of people who said this when I was active. Even if times change, the people in these hands never disappear. However, they have nothing in common and no offense. I just want to give it a try, so I didn't feel like getting mad either.

"I apologize, but I'd like to invite Lord Rubias and the others to our country once. Home is a country that boasts delicious fish and booze. Fish eaten raw is a delicacy with unique flavors and textures."

"Let's think about it. Be sure to visit me when you come to Bordeaux. I promise I'll welcome you."

"Let's hope so. Unfortunately, there are other greetings. Excuse me around here. Both of you, let's go."

Looks like Rubias and Bandit are totally friends in this short time. We have little chance of meeting each other as brave men, but it's good to have new friends with Rubias.