Kochugunshikan Boukensha ni Naru

"... That's it. That's the end of the explanation. Did you understand?"

"... Well, somehow"

"Yes. It would be impossible to understand the taxation of the aristocracy in this short time. The details I said today are also written in this book. These four books I would like to refer to it as it will be provided. ''

"Oh, that helps. I was wondering what to do."

"Of course, it would be difficult to learn from books alone. Although these books are well-written, they do not cover all tax systems. I think it's good "

"I see, but I don't know where to hire who ...

"The rumors of Alan's medal have begun to spread to the royal capital. Now there are plenty of officers rushing from all over the royal capital. If it's an ordinary territory, it's a story."

"Is that kind of thing?

"Ah, I didn't tell you what was important. If you set up a new settlement, you will be exempt from taxing the country for three years."

"Well, that's good news! If you can do it by three years, it's pretty much the same."

I was told by Chief Secretary Nadals about the nobles' customs, rules, taxation, etc., but it seemed honest to understand. For example, while I thought of taxes as being simpler, tax rates are various and subdivided, and are quite complex. why? There were many dubious things that I could not help thinking. After all, it is best to hire experienced people as Nadals says.

The door was knocked and the servant came out.

"It's almost time for the medal ceremony. Alan-sama, please come here."

It is finally an award ceremony. I'm nervous.

You will be guided by a servant up the stairs of the castle. According to Saad theorem, the audience is located on the top floor of the castle, on the fifth floor, and is a very magnificent hall.

Almost all the aristocrats staying in the royal capital and nearby aristocrats will also rush for today, and about 50% of the kingdom aristocrats will participate in the medal ceremony.

The servant stopped in front of a door that was orders of magnitude larger. They seem to wait here until the time comes. Sufficient enough, the bell at 16 o'clock began to ring. As the bell ceased, the large door began to open slowly.

Oh, it's a great hall. Is it about 15 meters wide and 30 meters deep? The left and right walls were decorated walls on one side, and in front of the walls, people believed to be noble kings were lined up side by side. The hall is quieter.

Go down to the king while lowering your gaze so as not to look directly at your Majesty. He was kneeling with one knee at a distance of 15 meters from the king, at the location marked by the professor Zad.

The play should start here.

"Your Majesty, the one who defeated the dragon he mentioned earlier. My name is Alan. I think he deserves the reward for destroying the monster that caused great damage to the kingdom."

That's what I met the other day, Prime Minister Marquis Willis Barke.

"Who is this person ...?"

"Alan. Your Majesty is closer."

"Ha"

I was about to move forward and fell on one knee at the five-meter mark with a small mark.

"I'm like Alain. Raise your face. Forgive the direct answer."

At last he was given permission to raise his gaze.

this is! ? I was surprised at my face. The king had heard that he was a 21-year-old young man, but what surprised him was his face. From the eyes and eyes to the nose, it looks exactly like Clelia.

I heard about her relatives, but I didn't think it was so similar. This is King Amado Berti?

"Alan. What do you want for the reward? No matter what you want."

"If it's true, I'd love to add it to the end of the nobility. I don't want anything else."

These lines are as determined. It seems important to ask me to be noble.

"Then I will reward you for your achievement with the Baron of the Kingdom. From now on, give yourself the Baron of Berta."

"Haha! Thank you very much. My sword swears here for His Majesty and for his country."

The servant brought a Mithril emblem on a cushion, so he received it as taught and stuck it in his chest. Bow deeply towards the king.

Alright, this is the end of the ceremony. The Prime Minister should declare the end of the medal ceremony.

"Sometimes Alan"

It should be over, but the king has spoken. Raises his gaze with his face down and matches his gaze with the king.

"Ha"

"It seems that they also catch pirates in addition to dragons. It is called hunt for bandits."

"I'm on the left. Many people haven't been able to reach the frontiers, and they have been driven and caught by necessity."

On the other hand, "I hear that there are many pirates near this royal city and the people are suffering.

"Hah, if your Majesty says, let's wipe out the pirates and see them ...

"But? What?"

"I told you to wipe it out, but I was at a loss as to how many thieves I had to catch and how to prove that I had wiped it out."

"Fufu, it's an interesting guy.

"Hmm. No matter how many thieves, don't exceed 500."

"What are the 500 pirate's rampant in this royal city? What are the soldiers doing?"

"No, this is the number including the bandits in the nearby towns, and the pirates who live in the royal capital are indistinguishable because they live with the imitation of good people. Is there anything hard to find out? "

(How about Iris?)

[The number of suspected offenders and criminal whose location is currently confirmed is 988.]

I had Iris look for a base for a bandit hideout and criminal organization in the area, but I didn't think there were nearly a thousand. However, it seems unlikely that this would not be able to capture 500 people.

"If that's the case, I'm sure I'll capture and see more than 500 thieves."

"Well, the prime minister says less than five hundred, but will you capture more than five hundred?"

"My Majesty. This Alan, no, Lord Corinth is an excellent young man, who is saying this way. I will do it."

The Prime Minister turned to me and smiled with a smile. Somehow creepy. It's like a different person than I met the other day.

"This is astonishing! What you hate the commoners, but what does Alan say so?"

"My Majesty, I don't hate the people. I just hate the incompetent. Lord Corinth is a very talented young man. I really like this person. Why don't you temporarily assign Sir Corinth to "Guardian Lord" while defeating the bandits? "

When the Prime Minister said so, the nobles raised a big cry.

"... The Prime Minister, are you seriously telling you, how many other seats are vacant but you want to make the Baron a Guardian?"

"Oh, this was short on words. Of course, its power should be limited to the defeat of thieves, and as I said, it's only temporary while defeating the thieves."

(What is Iris, the Guardian?)

[I'm not sure because of the small amount of data, but it looks like a position with fairly strong jurisdiction]

Well, there is no such post. Good luck, Lord. Temporarily, if you can be in such a position, hunting for bandits is likely to be greatly improved.

"... Interesting. If the Prime Minister says so, there is no reason to disagree. With the Guardian's shield!"

What is a shield? When I thought, about ten servants appeared out of nowhere and brought a ladder. Using the ladder, he began carefully lowering one of the two smaller shields hanging on the wall between the audience. Apparently it's pretty valuable.

When I brought the shield to me, I gave it out, so I received it in the same way as when I received the emblem.

"Sir Alan Corinth, we will leave him as patron"

"Haha! I'll bet this role on my life!"

Bow deeply towards the king. I tried to exaggerate as much as possible, but is it OK? Looking up, the king was about to nod to the Marquis.

"This concludes the medal ceremony"

When the Prime Minister declares, the king flips his cloak and leaves the audience.

As soon as the king left the audience, the nobles began to talk with the boys. The Marquis is approaching and hurrys down on one knee.

Me, "Sir Corinth, I will not kneel. We are the same nobleman of kingdom, because we are equally His Majesty the King."

That being said, he stayed on one knee, saying that his rank would be different.

"Thank you very much for your assistance."

"What a new thing. I look forward to Sir."

The marquis said with a smile and went away. Wow, it's kind of uncomfortable. As the Marquis left, the nobles approached one another.

"Oh, finally we can see you" "Congratulations, Lord Corinth"

"Thank you, everyone"

Self-introduction while being told blessings. Apparently the blessings are only barons and barons, and the nobles who look at you in the distant curse are the owners of the higher ranks. Well, this may have been a matter of course because it was a commoner just before.

Of course, the names introduced were recorded by Nanom, and the name tags were virtually displayed on the heads of the nobles from the end where they were introduced.

"Congratulations, Lord Corinth"

That was said by Captain Volker Herring. The captain smiled happily.

"Oh, Captain. Thank you. I have finally become a friend."

"I was surprised to be a Guardian."

"In fact, it's me too. I still don't feel it."

"The captain, there will be no standing here. Let's go to the venue where the celebration is held."

"Oh, yes, let's go, Lord Corinth. I'll guide you."

"Thank you"

I was thankful that the two servants approached me and brought me a shield and a coat of arms. Apparently it seems to follow me while I have it. They are very attentive people.

The venue for the celebration was the fourth floor downstairs, and this was a spacious room with three rows of tables, each of which was about 20 meters long. There is a flashy table on the upper floor with a special decoration for about ten people. Probably this table is the seat where the royal man sits.

It seems that the seat is decided by the rank, but I was guided to a place near the upper seat like a guest and took a seat.

As soon as all the aristocrats were seated, five people who appeared to be royal officials came in. The nobleman stood up to kneel all together.

"Everyone is a seat to celebrate the beginning of the new baron. Let's curry today."

With the words of the king, everyone sits down.

One thing to note here is that the impeccable lecture described here is not a true impeccable lecture. It seems to be a level that you will not be bothered by a little courtesy. It looks like he's going to get terrible when he gets in shape.

When everyone gets to the table, the servants pour wine all at once. When everyone's glass was filled, the Prime Minister stood alone and raised the glass.

"The toast for the new Baron Kingdom, Lord Corinth!"

""cheers!""

As soon as he bows to the mouth and pours white wine into his mouth, his vision turns red. what's this?

[A lethal amount of poison was detected. Do not swallow]

(What? Poison !?)

[Yes. We are proceeding with measures to prevent the absorption of harmful components. 20 seconds left]

(Are you OK!?)

[Yes]

(... the view is red overall)

[Emergency mode]

The visibility has returned. There was such a mode. The first time I saw. Well, it's the first time I drank poison.

Poison is definitely contained in white wine. I see, poisoning. I thought there was something, but it wouldn't happen so quickly.

[No problem if swallowed anymore]

Swallow the wine contained in the mouth. It doesn't taste particularly strange and it's a rather delicious wine.

(Is it okay to drink more wine?)

[No problem. Most poisons are ready to be defeated. Quarantine and discharge outside the body]

Why can't we neutralize it? Don't chill just because there is a lethal dose of poison in your body.

(Is the poison immediate?)

[It is slow-acting. Thirty minutes later he should have died]

So that's it. Probably the only poison in this toasted wine. You want to avoid the fact that you have poisoned openly.

Suddenly, I start to suffer and die when I'm chatting. Check meals and drinks, but nothing is wrong. Is it a scenario that he died of sickness or something? I am thinking very well.

As he continued to drink wine, his eyes met the Prime Minister. I was nodded with a happy smile. I also bow with a smile.

I guess this is it. A quick look at the report that Serena and I posted up earlier, but he apparently trapped his predecessor and was imprisoned in jail. That's not to say that it is too different from the attitude of the other day. I could at least say I was the best suspect.

Oh, that's it. I guess the recommendation of the Guardian was because he was not a poisoning suspect. You probably wanted to pretend to like me.

Iris had warned him of the possibility of assassination, but never expected that he would be assassinated while in the castle. Perhaps he is worried about the fact that he has put Gloria on his side.

"Sir Corinth, everyone wants to hear when he defeated the dragon. Why don't you talk to everyone if you like?"

"Oh! That's good." "Sir Corinth, please."

The Prime Minister, Marquis Barke, has spoken to me. Oh, do you talk about that again?

"I see. If you want that, let's talk."

As the hall was calm down, I started talking to the Minister of Justice the other day when I defeated the dragon.

"... So I decided to go back to Ganz once."

"Oh ..." "What really is that?" "Sir Corinth. Did the dragon really come to Gantz?"

"Yes. About three hours later he brought the dragon's corpse to Gantz."

"Oh" "I can't believe"

"Unbelievable, but this guy definitely did. It's a big deal."

For some reason, the Prime Minister said that with a grin. What are you going to do? Have you noticed that thirty minutes have passed since you drank a toast of white wine?

"Now let's toast to Lord Corinth again."

The Prime Minister said that the servants started pouring wine into everyone's glasses. After all it seemed to notice. The minister seems to want me to drink poisonous wine again. Bad, but the poison doesn't work for me anymore.

"Then Sir Corinth!"

"" Sir Corinth! ""

While bowing to everyone, I moaned wine at once. The minister is watching to drink wine. I wonder at best.

(How about?)

[Another kind of poison, also a sufficient lethal dose]

As expected, as expected. I don't know who is poisoning them, but changing poisons quickly is a pretty cooperative play.

"Sir Corinth, why did you want the sea of territories?"

The king spoke from the table where the royal family sat.

"I felt the tremendous potential of that sea of trees. I'm really looking forward to seeing the interior of the sea."

"But if it can't be pioneered, it's meaningless."

"I'm sure you'll pioneer and see it. I'll bet on that for the rest of my life."

"Hu .... Then, wonderfully, when we pioneer, I'll give it to the rank of frontier."

"... is it really?"

Moment rises as soon as possible. Oh, I misspelled it.

"Baron! Listen back to your Majesty's words and know your status!"

"Good. It's also a rude lecture. All right, everyone is a witness. When Lord Corinth reclaims the sea, he gives Lord Corinth the rank of frontier."

"Hello, thank you for your happiness."

It is a story that I could not hope for. Well, I guess you're saying this because you don't think it's going to be pioneered. No, maybe you want to show a generous place in front of everyone.

In a word, there is a lot of development from the village level to the city level, and at what level do you achieve the development? Well, just because you're up, you don't care.

Well, there is no way to think about that. I have to think about getting back safely.

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By the hour, everyone was up and walking normally. Then he recovered enough to swing his sword lightly in about 30 minutes.

"Sir Norian, it's a panacea. I didn't think I would be able to move this much. It seems that my strength will rise over time."

The chief of the group says this while waving his guard's sword lightly. In any case, the team leader should not be using the sword. It may be about time.

"Erna, let's go soon"

"I thought so too. Then head of the team. Get ready. Let's go to the carriage."

"I see. I try to stay as close as possible.

After a brief discussion, the guards had the six guards' swords. We can't afford to have a sword, so we're just a stealthy blade knife.

"Selina and Sharon take the lead. Stop when they stop and run when they run."

"understood"

Open the dungeon door and go up the stairs. There was no doubt about the two who went ahead. It travels hundreds of meters without incident. That's how it looks.

"Oh, no more!" "Nothing!"

Serena and Sharon are cursing at the same time. He must have found something with the detection magic. I have a bad feeling.

"What's wrong?"

"I'm trapped. I can't avoid it anymore. Get ready. Four people come from behind, six guards come from the front. It's better to come from the front."

Six guards. It's easy to beat if Serenas are there, but it's definitely a fuss. After defeating, you may be able to get into the carriage, but it will be difficult to hide in the carriage until Alan arrives. And the guards will probably close the castle gate. The worst.

"I'll put away the guard, guards alone, but be prepared."

"... I see. I can't get it right. Serina, Sharon, Lord Norian. Sorry for us."

It looks like our group leaders have seen our future. However, it is their intention to come to the rescue. It is not that the leader apologizes.

When this happens, the only way is to destroy the gate with the explosion magic of Serena and break through. This time I will help my friends.

"Okay. I'll get help."

Sharon said that while smiling. Alain help? But I don't think the situation will change when Alain comes.

The sound of a bell was heard in the distance. This sound is a bell! What do you mean! ? We've been told?

The sound of the bell that was once becomes two, three, and more and more. Now it seemed that a bell was ringing in the castle.

The speed at which alarm bells strike in any country means its urgency. Now, every ringing bell was being beaten at an unusual rate. It seems something is not happening.

What's going on?