(Haa, I'm tired...!!)
Today was the rehearsal of the award ceremony.
Even so, His Majesty the King was absent.
I just want to make sure that the people around me remember the arrangements and don't disturb the emperor with their graceful behavior...
That said, the Ardals, who are the recipients of the medal, basically lie flat and listen to His Majesty's words, and remain in that position until they are called by his name.
There is a person who reads out the achievements, and I offer the relevant medal to the emperor, but... I was told to remember which medal is which, but the feeling of seeing it is all similar!!
No, there are a lot of medals in this country... but the design is exactly the same to make it clear that the award ceremony was given in this ceremony, but there is a small difference between the embedded gems and the colors of the ribbons used in the medals.
(... I don't think I'm mistaken, but what if I let you get too nervous that day...!)
I know it's a rehearsal for not doing so!!
But it's strange to be nervous.
I definitely don't want to fail in front of Primera-sama.
I mean, I can't.
Life ends in many ways!!
No, no, it's okay if you calm down... I'm talking about having you follow me when you don't want to, basically in a room.
"Yulia"
"... Ardal"
You look tired.
"The more I rehearse, the more I get nervous..."
The person who can also participate in the award will participate in the rehearsal, so Ardal will certainly be able to do so.
As for how to live in the countryside, it seems that you should carefully read the documents describing the steps until you come here... well, people close to the King's City should perfectly follow up.
Well, it was a very strange sight to see Ardal from a very high place in a room for the festival, and it was a little secret to feel like a special seat.
He will be admirable when he receives his Medal from His Majesty the King here, and I knew Ardal was handsome and popular just because I thought he was unrelated.
That's right, I'm thrilled now, right?
(What if you fall in love and behave strangely on the day)
I didn't expect any other worries to arise!
... maybe the nervous ones are better than the nervous ones...
"Can you take the time after today?"
"Yeah, I'm not in anymore." Everyone would be tired from the rehearsal, so let me take care of it. "
"Me too.... Well, why don't we go to the castle now?"
Under the castle?
"Oh, it's time for the ring to--"
Sir Baum!
A voice came from behind us, trying to block Aldar's invitation.
Ardal called me, but I accidentally looked back together... and there was a young man I was not familiar with.
Since he was in the rehearsal, he will also be awarded... that is, someone who deserves recognition.
Are you a civil servant, as you can see from your clothes?
"At least I'm not working at the Imperial Castle..."
"I'm sorry! I'm talking to you..."
"No.... I'm sure you are."
Yes! I will be joining you at this award ceremony!!
Nikon and I are still somehow dumbfounded... yes, during the monster brawl in the region, we did our best to rescue civilians without interrupting supplies!
No, there's a lot of people there. It's a ceremony.
As expected, it is difficult to match everyone's face, name and merit.
If you're working in the Royal Castle, you can do something about it!
So, what can I do for you?
"I wanted to thank you."
"... eh?"
"I know your role, but I've heard from my parents that Lord Baum has done no harm to my hometown."
That's...
Aldar's eyes blinked, and I glanced up at him in bewilderment.
From his point of view, because of the merit that Lord Baum told me to do... no, of course, as one of the Knights' roles, I was exterminating monsters from all over the world, but didn't I expect to be thanked like this?
If anyone in the Viscount Fundid territory had defeated a monster whose damage was so high that it could not be dealt with by the Conscripts, I think they would have thanked me if I had met them.
What Aldar did is a great thing, from the point of view of those who think of their homeland.
"In my hometown, my father was the lord of the monsters." However, I have heard that my father was more in danger than being pushed. Sir Baum showed up and knocked me down. "
……
"As the lord's son, I would like to thank you once again for saving my father's life on behalf of the lords."... thank you...! "
"No..."
"I'm sorry, I didn't expect to see you at the rehearsal, and I called out disrespectfully."
I turned my gaze to me and smiled unexpectedly because it made me look really sorry.
If you were stopped by such a good story, you wouldn't be able to complain.
"No, it's okay, Ardal."
"Ah, ahhh..."
Unlike what I expected, Aldar was puzzled by his straightforward gratitude... and seemed a little illuminated.
Damn, I'm sure there will be plenty of scenes like this in the future!
Was this person rarely thanked by someone like this?
Well, since the next swordsman is so much to be expected, it is often treated like a "normal".
When I first became Primera-sama's maid because I was able to do my job, I pushed other maids to do their chores... I was asked not to do it.
At that time, I didn't say "please again" to thank you...
(Well, after that, I became the head maid, so I was no longer pressured to work by the senpai maids at that time!!)
If you think about it that way, maybe being honestly thanked is quite a show.
It seems that the shining Aldar is a little cute, but I endured it for a while.
If you're noticed, are you afraid of the end?
Why can't I thank Ardal in front of me and show him that the head of the Princess's Palace has a strange look?
Speaking of which, that might be an unnecessary favor.
"... can I ask you something?"
"I heard from my brother that Lord Baum and the head of the Princess's Palace are dating, but it seems that some of the people who participated in the award ceremony and were from the provinces are trying to approach the head of the Princess's Palace."
"... what?"
What? What?
Approach?
Aldar cuddled up to me when I was dumbfounded by the unexpected words.
I couldn't see his face, but I'm sure he didn't look too good, waving like he was in a panic in front of him.
"Oh, no! The people in the region are still ignorant of the information, I only knew because I heard it from my brother... The head of the Princess Palace is a single girl who has connections with many people, so I think the person who wants to come to the region will have a chance this time..."
"I see. Thank you for your advice."
I looked up at Ardal in horror, but I was scared of his smile.
That must be what the local civil servant in front of you thinks, right? He left in a hurry.
"Um... approach? What is that..."
I muttered unintentionally, but that's it!!