I Was a Sword When I Reincarnated (WN)

Fran had once again been summoned by Chancellor Raymond after a solace that turned into a feast of bulimia. Across the large desk. Kind of a serious talking vibe.

"Thank you for joining the consolation."

"Mmm."

"Thanks to you, His Royal Highness Nemea has a good reputation."

Apparently, Raymond's aim was achieved. Thanks, they wanted to keep that reputation up for when Meir came to the table as a princess sooner or later.

Though the Beast Nation, where force is revered, it would be easier to follow even your subordinates if they thought you were cute and of good character.

"Your reputation seems to have risen more...... Well, the purpose has been accomplished."

That's not Fran's fault. No, because Fran was too cute?

"Let me also thank you again for your help in this war. Thank you."

"Fine. I just did what I deserved"

"Hehe. Your Majesty the Beast is right."

"? Did you talk to the Beast King?

"I just used the bird to exchange letters. I have to decide on a reward for you."

"Reward?"

"Yeah, it doesn't mean there's no reward for merit."

Is that right? This time it wasn't a request, or anyone asked me to, because Fran just fought of his own free will. I didn't expect to get a reward. However, it is bad to hear that only the words of labor are being used against someone whose name is already spreading as one of the heroes who saved the country, and I guess we have to reward them.

No, I've imagined even worse. One common event is when a reincarnated light novel or something forces the state to try to give a title to an overactive protagonist as a string.

You can have it if Fran wants the title, but whatever you think, Fran won't want to be noble or anything. You can't run a business if you get a territory, and it's hard to keep an adventurer going when you're a nobleman.

"It was our opinion to give you the Baron and the Territory for your unparalleled work in this war"

Oh, I knew it! Bad, I don't even want to take it, but even if I refuse, I get horns.

But I can hear unexpected words in my ear that were spinning my thoughts fully on how to get through this place.

"But from His Majesty the Beast King, thou shalt not rejoice in the throne, etc. Instead, I'm supposed to hate it, so I've been instructed to stop."

Oh! Beast King Nice!

"Mm. I don't need it."

"If you want, it's possible to give the Black Cat village as a territory, right?

"Fine. The lord of Gringoat said he'd take good care of you. I can't be noble, so even when I get great, I just get everyone in trouble. So I don't want it."

"I see, I see."

Oh, you were thinking of something neat, not just trouble. Something tells me it's nice to see Fran grow.

"Now, with regard to the content of the prize…. Mr. Gwesa, I need an explanation."

"Yes, I understand."

Raymond urged me, and a dog beast man who was holding back took his seat. To see Raymond slip aside and give up his seat, he seemed to be responsible for that sort of thing.

"I'm Gwesa, the finance minister."

Whoa, that was bigger than I thought! Hmm, looks serious. And it seems to be accommodating. I'm not laughing at all, and its face is sharp and pitiful. Somehow, it feels like you're seriously walking in your clothes? What the hell are they gonna say?

"Let me first confirm the position of both sides"

"Position?"

"Yes. First Lord Fran. In this battle, you did not receive any orders from our country, you did not receive requests from organizations such as the Alliance, and you took part in the battle as a local collaborator. That's for sure, right?

"Mmm."

"If that happens, it's normal, just like any other collaborator, and it's in the form of a prescribed reward."

In the Beast Nation, rewards for local collaborators in times of war seemed to be determined. And in the light of the law, it seems that this time Fran will be treated the same way as the other collaborators who were there.

If we don't think about the difference between the results of the war, will we? For example, we were involved in the battle against the Warcraft, but some of them were doctors of journeys who continued to see the wounded and sick all night, and merchants who provided supplies free of charge, which was generally not measured in the bracket of results.

Nor has the witness been able to accurately tally the effects of the war, even though it is said to be royal. This did not mean that Fran could not, but that there were a large number of other mercenaries and adventurers who contributed to the defense of invisible places and so on, and that they would not be convinced. If we do poorly, we can increase our own battle results and report them.

I guess that means that when you treat only Fran specifically, the other collaborators who were there are not convinced. Alternatively, other collaborators will have to be treated specially.

I mean, it sounds like you've done a lot of hard work, but don't expect me to get a bounty?

"Mm-hmm. That's okay."

Fran nods lightly. I didn't fight for more rewards originally, and what I got was a lot of battles. If some other people worked hard, I guess they don't mind treating me the same way.

Well, there's nothing good to rub with the country, and if you get even a small reward, okay? If I thought so, Raymond opened his mouth again in a slightly hurried tone.

"And that said, as a nation, I cannot disdain you. I want you to understand that."

Hi, looks like Fran's in a hurry for a light acceptance.

"Right. If we treat Lord Fran's accomplishments the same way as the others, we will no longer be able to show up as collaborators."

Even with them, I seem to know that Fran's accomplishments are far-fetched. However, due to various circumstances, such as laws and smudges, I guess it simply means that it cannot be treated as special.

"So here's a suggestion. Fortunately, you were accompanied by Princess Nemea. So, do you not believe that you were ordered by Princess Nemea to stop the armies of the Warcraft?

"What do you mean?

To Fran, who tilts his neck, Gwesa explains.

"Let me explain. First, the disadvantage of drinking this proposal is that some of the achievements of Lord Fran will be taken away by Princess Nemea. And then it becomes clear to the outside world that it is favorable to our country. Well, there could be restrictions on travel to countries hostile to our country, etc. So far, it's about Bashar Kingdom, so I don't think you need to worry too much about it."

"I see."

"Benefits will require a great deal of hustle and bustle about your accomplishments, so you can expect good results in improving the status of the Black Cat clan that Lord Fran is aiming for"

Because the more heroic Fran's accomplishments are, the more Mere's accomplishments that gave Fran the authority to fight. And if the story of Fran of the Black Cat Nation saving the country becomes a beauty story, the eyes that see the Black Cat Nation will also turn to the better.

"We can also differentiate ourselves from other collaborators if we decide that we were under royal special orders. Even if you give a special reward, you are forgiven."

Is that what you mean? Indeed, if there were to have been an order by Nemea, it would also be in the name of a special reward. I saved the royal family or something. I might be able to add credit for that.

Well, the story of Fran standing alone for his fellow Black Cat tribe is that he fought on Nemea's orders, but that would be a minor problem. Instead, it would be convenient for the Black Cats and Frans if the country would move on and honor Fran's achievements.

Master?

'Well, what shall we do...'

Does it depend on the reward you get? Let's just ask what you're going to give me.