Kochugunshikan Boukensha ni Naru

--- Two days ago ---

"Sir Lucilia, the Prime Minister, has visited us."

"Let me go"

Luthes and his three servants enter the office. I encourage Lucilia to sit on the sofa.

"Returned. It was late."

"I'm sorry. Ganz is farther than I thought ..."

"Well, good. Listen to the report."

"It is generally true that the adventurer Alan has been rumored to be one hundred and fifty-five members of adventurer clans and shining stars. All of them are adventurers of C rank or higher, and the leader Alan is A rank. Party It seems that the skill is certain, such as eliminating the orc settlement with only five members.No one has witnessed the dragon's defeat.It is said that half of the clans killed fifty people. It's true that Gantz brought the corpses of the defeated dragon. ''

"... Was that true? Did you mention that you followed the dragon?"

"That seems to be the case. Hundreds of people have seen Alan climb the dragon's arm and be familiar with it, and they have been witnessed in conversations. Speaking of human language, his name is Gloria, and I was able to obtain multiple testimonies that he followed Alain's words. "

"Is it true that the dragon understood human words? ......... It's dangerous."

"That's right, you're a very dangerous man."

"... can you do it?"

"Of course, it is possible, but Shining Stars are dozens of people staying in place, watching out for assaults by thieves. The ability to defeat the previous thieves will likely require a lot of work."

"If so, when did you come to the castle ..."

"It's the cheapest and sure. Leave it to me."

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Just before the promised time of 12:00, we arrived at the castle gate. At the gate there was a guard Zard who met the guard the other day in addition to the guard. Apparently it was waiting for me.

After seeing the carriage, Zard's ceremony nodded at the guard, and the gate was able to pass without stopping. He was guided to the back door and stopped the carriage as before. The place where I was guided and stopped the carriage was a good location about 40 meters from the back door.

"Alan, I'm waiting for you. Let's go right now. There are explanations on taxation of the territory, so it is possible for the attendant to be present as well?"

"No, I don't think they can understand them, so I'll keep them waiting."

"The squire can wait in that building. Of course, you can stay in the carriage."

There was a barracks-like building in the direction indicated by Zard. There seems to be a waiting room exclusively for attendants.

"We are waiting in a carriage"

"Yes, Alan-sama, let's come."

When they nodded at Serena, the three nodded silently. At an appropriate time, they change into clothes of a female officer in a carriage and infiltrate the castle.

The room I was guided to was close to the back door, just like a business meeting room the other day.

"Alan-sama will learn etiquette in an hour from now on. You will be with your Majesty and you will not be allowed to fail. Let's do our best together. You will also learn how to behave. From 13 o'clock to 16 o'clock, you will be assigned to another person and learn the necessary knowledge to govern the territory. "

So that's it. Is it a courtesy etiquette and a course to become a noble that was called so early at 16:00 even though it was a ceremony? It's impossible to learn the etiquette to reach the king in one hour, and it's terrific that the noble class takes only three hours. I hope you can get a book or a material written on paper.

"I've learned a bit about the etiquette, so can you make sure I'm right?"

He presented his knowledge of the etiquette learned from Clelia and Elna to Zard. After speaking all the way, he actually regards the Zard ceremony as a king and gives a bow.

"Wonderful! It's almost perfect etiquette. Where did Alan learn these things? Not if you're talking about these things. I think it's absolutely impossible to finish by time It was pretty much like this. ''

Apparently, the lesson of learning etiquette in one hour was not the idea of Zard's ceremony. Following this, the court proceeded to the award ceremony and the celebration, after receiving some suggestions from courtesy Zard.

Fortunately, the progress of the medal ceremony is strictly decided, and the words of the king and my words seem to have been decided, and I am very grateful that the words were very short.

At the time of the celebration, I was also a nobleman, so no particularly difficult manners were required. In particular, today's celebration is that I am the guest of honor and have just become a nobleman, and will be forgiven unless I am so rude.

Next is like table manners. The food is actually brought in and eaten using a knife and fork. There should be no problem because the table manners were also taught by Clelia.

"Yes, that's fine. It's a wonderful manner. It's not the one who will be the hottest topic in the royal capital. I didn't expect it to last an hour."

"The explanation was easy to understand, so I was saved."

"No, I'm really helped because if I go wrong, I'll be charged with my responsibilities. Thank you, Alan, and I'll call you next."

Huh, next is the nobility class. Is there no break time?

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After seeing the replacement of the dungeon guards on time in a virtual window, he exchanged glances with Sharon. A state of relief is transmitted.

For the past few days, the change of guard was just at 13 o'clock, so I thought it was probably the case, but today there seems to be no change in the shift of guards. If the same shift, there should be no change until midnight.

She has already changed into a female officer's clothes and is ready. The guards will be carrying nine clothes to be worn by the group leaders, and a total of twelve clothes for the two who are also trapped in the dungeon, plus a load of other foodstuffs.

"Let's go, Elna. I'll follow you exactly as I met you."

"Of course I know."

(Captain, please guide me)

[Roger that. Start the mission. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Have a great time!

The image is displayed on the virtual window. Iris issues these instructions based on the position and gaze of all sentries. If you follow this, you will not find it.

I opened the door of the carriage and started running.

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As soon as she opened the carriage door, she started running and followed her in a hurry. He ran from the place where he stopped the carriage to the big tree.

It was so bold that I wondered who was going to do what, but it didn't.

"let's go"

Serena jumps out of the shade and runs towards the back door. It seems that he was able to enter the castle without being found by the guards. As she enters the castle, she moves on foot.

Serena follows the aisle, going up the first stairs to the second floor. Why should I go to the dungeon?

Serena stopped after climbing the stairs. Waiting for something. I waited for about a minute and started going down the stairs that came up. Perhaps, a human who was supposed to pass by the passage was overtaken by going upstairs! ?

Awesome! I can tell you this far with detection magic! ? As if you know it will happen in the future.

Then I walked for a while without passing anyone.

When she stopped in front of a room, she opened her door and entered the room without knocking. Naturally, the room was unoccupied. It's just like a storeroom.

"At the end of the road, go to the right and it will be the stairs leading to the dungeon."

I started taking out the cloth. As I had been discussing, I folded a 50-cm square white cloth into a triangle and tied it behind my head as if I covered my nose and put my eyes out. Now at least the guards can't see the face.

From here I led them to the dungeon. I thought she would look like a female officer, because she was taller and more mature than she was, even with a cloth.

Two guards stood on either side of the entrance to the stairs leading to the dungeon, and noticed us approaching immediately.

"What are you guys? This is off limits."

"I have brought clothes to be worn by prisoners. Are you not listening?"

"I haven't heard anything ... What's your cloth?"

"Do the prisoners smell so bad? I don't want to smell the smell."

"It doesn't stop there even if it smells. What instructions do you receive?"

"It's about changing the prisoners and keeping them clean. It's not our job at all. It's up to the prisoners to get dressed."

"No, no, you were told to do it, then we can't help you."

The young guard said, grinning.

"... We can't do it. Okay, I'll talk to your supervisor. Please guide me."

The two young guards lead down the stairs leading to the dungeon. The two superiors seem to be in dungeons. Our luck is still going on.

"There are three chiefs and female officers. They brought prisoners' clothes."

The guard called for a superior through a small vacant grate at the iron door. A figure appears immediately.

"A female officer? I haven't heard anything."

"It's not our responsibility to tell the prisoners to change their clothes and keep them clean. It's not the job we do, because we are unmarried. "

"Wait a minute. I haven't heard of that in the first place. Hey, Villi. Open the key. I'll check with the captain."

As soon as the guard, who was called Villi, unlocked and opened the door, he swung his sword from behind behind Villi's neck.

Sharon also clears the young guard next to Villi and jumps into the dungeon. When I entered the dungeon, Serena defeated a man who had already been called the chief and ran towards a small guard-like room for guards. Sharon follows.

The young guard, standing next to the chief of the group, was just stunned, suddenly confused by the fact that the fellow had been knocked down by a female officer. This young guard will be able to beat me. I'm happy for their trust.

It's almost unwise to say that you are a guard but do not wear a sword. I finally jumped at me, noticing what I needed to do. He slammed his fist into the flanks, avoiding his side, and bent his body into a U-shape, hitting his sword into the neck. Dosari and the guard fall down. It is too slow compared to the training with Serena. I didn't think it was an easy partner so far. Serena and Sharon seem to have been defeated without any problems. I will drag the two guards that I have defeated.

He took the rope from his bag that had been cut for captive use, and he divided his hands and tied the guards. Gagging and blindfolding so as not to make noise.

There are ten dungeons, five each across a passage. The team leaders were said to be in the innermost left prison.

According to the meeting, he dragged the six guards to the back of the prison.

The prison containing the members was an iron door, and through a small grate window, I was able to see the dim interior.

no doubt! These are my members. All nine people were alive! All are blindfolded to prevent the use of magic and handcuffed on their wrists.

Serena had obtained the key to the prison from the guards, and when she entered the guards next to the prison where the members were, she locked them. So far we're doing well

Unfortunately, outside prisoners were placed in prisons across the corridor and next to them. In this case, these two people will hear the conversation.

"Hey, it's kind of noisy. It's time for the meal. Do you feel like you just ate?"

The team leader apparently noticed the sound of the work we were doing.

"Sir Enders. Listen silently. Are the two other people trapped in this dungeon enemy to you?"

I dared to call the group leader's name by family name. The team leader opened his mouth and did not move for about thirty seconds, as if stunned. The same goes for other team members.

"... No, I'm not an enemy.

If it's an ally, it's OK to get my name known.

"Two of you, listen silently. I'll just hold back what you're doing. If you shout a word, it'll kill you right away."

The prisons, one by one, are strangely hidden from view. He heard sound from the prison, but did not speak as I ordered.

"It's been a long time, group leader"

"... Sir Norian, are you?"

"Yes, I'm here to pick you up."

When Serena and Sharon pulled out the blade knife, they broke the hinges and keys on the iron door, and when the door was doubled, the door was removed.

Oh, how bad smell! I have lived in such an environment for months.

Three people take off the blindfold and handcuffs that the team members had attached. The team members are watching the work, stunned.

"... Sir Norian, sure?"

"Yes, definitely Erna Norian."

"It was good! I thought I was finally touching and seeing the hallucinations. How do I get here? No, get away faster than that. It may still help now."

"Erna, let's get out of this room anyway. This room is not a room with people."

"Yes, let's do it. Group leader, talk later."

He lends his hand, but seems to be able to walk alone by barely standing. Of course, this situation has already been assumed. It was decided to proceed with the second plan of operation.

He lent his shoulders to each person and took him to a room like a guardhouse. If you do not shout here, the two people behind you will not hear the conversation.

"Sir Norian, please let me hear one thing first ... Did you find it?"

"Of course. Clelia was found in the city of Gotania. I, though, were first found by our team. This is a medal."

"Oh, thank God, thank you. You're alive. You've come to this Kingdom of Berta."

"Clelia is also here."

"What ?! Why do you imitate such a dangerous thing! Why didn't you stop it?"

"Let's listen to the group leader, step by step. There may be various circumstances."

"... yes, Bruno. Sorry, Lord Norian. I still seem confused."

"No, I think it's natural."

Sharon and Serena cast recovery magic on all nine people one after another. A torrent of light was poured from everyone on the entire body.

"Is this a recovery magic?"

"Yes, please drink this next."

Hand a small bottle of liquid to everyone. When I urged him to drink, he drank it quickly without complaining. Everyone is frowning.

"... Sir Norian, I won't complain, but what is this? It tastes terrible."

"It's a panacea. I need to be able to walk fast.

"" A panacea !? ""

After a few moments, it seems as though the pale faces have come back to life.

"... Isn't it really a panacea? The pain in my body is gone, and it seems like I'm getting more power."

The chief of the group stood up and said. However, it seemed impossible to walk alone.

"Of course it's a real panacea. A bottle of 300,000 Guineas is a thing to do."

"... What is it? It's not a dying item like us. It's a matter of course. Lord Norrian, would you please introduce them to me soon?"

"Oh, sorry. Let me introduce you, this is Serena Konrad. This is Sharon Konrad.

"Is it your sister? First of all, thank you. Thanks to the recovery magic I just had, the pain in my body was completely healed. Thank you, Lord Konrad."

"By the way, they are not nobles."

"But ... No, not when we're talking about this. We're fleeing as soon as we can. I'm sorry to have you come to help, but we're still here. "

"The guards have just been replaced in two shifts. We have plenty of time and we are well positioned to escape from the castle."

"But how? ...... It would be better to listen first."

"First of all, confirmation. Who are the two people captured by that prison?"

"It's Lord Leister, the predecessor of the country, and his son."

"Presiding Minister! Why is such a person?"

"It seems that he has been trapped in the current minister's trap. It seems he has been in this prison three years ago."

"... Why is such a person alive without being killed?"

"I'm doing what I'm like today's minister's adviser. I'm sometimes threatened by the death of my son, and I'm sometimes asked for policy advice."

"Are guards unaware that they are predecessors?"

"I don't know. If the guards notice, I'm threatened to kill my son and my parent. Only a nobleman named Lord Lucilia asks for advice."

"Do you think it's okay to get out of prison? Is it okay to know Clelia?"

"I don't think it's a problem. I've been killing all the members of the Clan Party except my son. It won't give any chance to the Prime Minister."

"Then let's bring it in if we want. Everyone should rest here."

Perhaps you shouldn't risk this, but Alain has given instructions to help you out, if you want them, not the enemy.

Sharon and the three went to the end of the prison together. Unlike ordinary prisons, the inside can be seen from outside.

"We are the ones who came to help our companions. We'll take them together if you wish, but how about?"

"... Is that my son with me?"

A wrinkled voice came from the prison.

"Of course we will take them together."

"I'd like to ask you. We'll make a promise in our family name that we won't be able to do it."

This is the highest promise that a nobleman can make. It seems safe to get out of prison.

"Now, get away from the door. I'll break it now."

As they nodded, Serena and Sharon shook their blade knives and quickly destroyed the iron door.

"this is!? "

The predecessor, Lord Leister, is an elder man who seems to be in her 60s with gray hair. Although she is thin, she has sharp eyes and certainly cannot be seen by ordinary people. His son is a young man in his twenties to thirties. It is young for Lord Leister's son.

"Father!" "Oh, Arendt!"

The father and son were happy to hold hands to meet.

Unlike the prisons of the squad leaders, the prisons seem to have been cleaned regularly, with books and light magic, and seemed to have been imprisoned rather than imprisoned.

There is nothing that neither of us can walk, we can walk without any problems and have a good gait. This may not be a problem.

"I can't help. This benefit will always return."

"It's still too early to say thank you.

"…… understood"

I took them back to the group leaders.

"Oh, I finally met you, Lord Leister."

"Is that voice Lord Sir Endels? In this purgatory, talking with you was my only comfort and a way to stay sane. I want you to receive my sincere thanks."

"No, it's the same here. I'm very happy because I wanted to meet once before I died."

Apparently, the relationship between the group leaders and former Prime Minister Sir Leister is good.

"Well, Lord Norian. Would you like to hear the story soon?"

"Before that, let's do something with that hair, beard and clothes. I'm sorry, but it smells very much.

The team leaders look over themselves and notice the smell, and smell. Doesn't seem paralyzed or uncomfortable.

When I took out the hairdressing tools from the bag I brought, Sharon and three others cut them with a pair of scissors and a blade knife. The appearance is secondary. Short hair is better like a knight.

As a matter of fact, they have to clean themselves. I brought a lot of cloth and there was some in the clog. Sharon was filled with water in two tubs inside the jar.

"Next, have them cleanse with a wet cloth. We're out of the room, so cleanse the whole body. Leave your clothes here."

He was called for about twenty minutes, and when he entered the custody, he was completely clean and some of the group leaders were dressed as guards.

"I misunderstood, the group leader. I don't have much, but I also bring some elaborate food. It seems like there is food for the guards, so let's talk while eating."

"... I see. But Lord Norian, are you calm enough to be in the enemy territory?"

"Yes? I'm not in a hurry, right now. Now there's our clan's leader, Alan, and Captain Serena and Vice Captain Sharon, the strongest of the clan. There would be no problem if we battled with all the soldiers in the castle. "

"Erna, isn't that too much?"

"Yes? I think you can do it?"

"Well, if you don't mind the damage of the castle ... but Alan won't allow that."

"Yes, the only drawback is that Alain is too kind."

"... Sir Norian. Tell me soon."

I prepared a meal and started talking to Alan and I met him in the city of Gotania.

I met Alan in Gotania. Meeting other members of the Guard Knight. Being an adventurer, I went to Gantz to raise my flag. Hunting a bandit and raising his name. Alain defeated the dragon and was awarded. At the tavern arriving at the royal capital, he told the guards that he was talking to the Star Knight Guard Knight about the names of the captives.

Of course, Clelia's name has not been given. Until the two outsiders know how much they can trust, I won't say a word.

The team leaders were silent, listening to the hunger, devouring food.

"I see ... was it a coincidence that we noticed us?"

"Yes, if you didn't hear the guards at the bar, you would have left the royal capital as it was."

"Yes. Some guards were so nervous that I thought I'd kill him someday, but ... I'm sorry, but I'll forgive him. But what is defeating the dragon ... What is the leader, Alan? "

"It seems Alan is sorry for yours. Alan called the group leaders a friend. It is Alan who decided to push the opposite and rescue him."

"... It's definitely crazy to be able to get out of the castle dungeon if it's normal. Our leader is a daring one."

"Yes, it would be Alain, even in the world, to plan a jailbreak on the day of his medal."

"How! Will Alan be awarded today?"

"Did you say you're at the castle? By now you should be participating in an award ceremony."

"... I want to see you soon. So what are your plans for the future?"

"It's up to the team leaders. Can you walk without swaying?"

I tried to get up and walk, but I can walk somehow, but it seems to be staggering and I can't walk. For at least a few hundred meters, you need to be able to walk without wandering.

"But it's not as good as it was an hour ago. If the medicine and food you eat are nourished, you'll be better off. I want more time."

"Of course, this waiting time has already been factored into the plan. We plan to get out of here two hours later and get on the carriage. Please do it in another two hours."

"I see. Let's try."

Then everyone lay down and started resting. Yes, it might be nice to take a nap. So far, things are going as planned. Does Alain have no problem?