Legend

The triumphal parade passes the main street of the Imperial capital and ends with the arrival at the castle.

Of course it doesn't mean that we arrive at the castle and dissolve it on the spot, but it ends when we get the word of the emperor.

But most of the Merclio army can be seen by emperors, such as royalty and nobility.

Adventurers, mercenaries, and volunteers were moved elsewhere in the castle, where the liquor platter that Theorem was demanding from the Chancellor's pache was held.

Needless to say, this is a special treatment, because usually those who cannot even enter the castle make noise by drinking the food and alcohol prepared by the castle.

However, for those who do not want to engage in a shoulder-tight act such as that seen with the Emperor, it is also a hospitality that is no more.

The most likely opportunity to see with the Emperor is whether there would be one in a lifetime if it were normal... No, it would be more likely never.

If you think about it, there were quite a few people who regretted being led here.

"Uh, we were lucky. It's just boring to hear about your greatness. Don't you think so, Captain Ray?"

One of the guerrillas asks toward Ray, who is sipping wine in a glass like hot water and tasting the dish with no eyes on the liquor.

"Right. Besides, they don't like me in this castle."

Originally, Ray was well qualified to see the Emperor because he was one of the most elite guerrillas in the Merclio army.

At the same time, however, Ray was not interested in the awards ceremony at the Martial Arts Games.

If I tried to lay it down, I would have been at the awards ceremony held in the arena... but if I tried to be someone who works in the castle, the awards ceremony held in the arena is only a simple one.

The award ceremony in the true sense of the word was to take place in the castle.

However, Noise, who won the competition, was already on his way to the Devil's Mountain and did not show up, and Ray, the semi-finalist, also left the capital without going to the awards ceremony.

Moreover, the reason for this was unclear at the time, but we took sides with the army that we called ourselves the rebels.

Naturally, if you try to be a nobleman or official who conducts the ceremony, Ray's behavior can't be interesting like that.

No, Ning Ro, you'll have bitter thoughts.

There was no doubt that some of those bitter thoughts came in against the noise that did not appear at all in this ceremony of hands.

For such reasons, does Ray take part in the Emperor's view? and will be asked by officials reluctantly.

I didn't even attend the awards ceremony for the martial arts tournament, so I guess I don't have to take a look at this one either? and.

As an official who asked reluctantly, I guess Ray thought he would rush to say he wanted to take part in the viewing as well.

But Ray was fortunate enough to have come to the banquet party.

Also, the nobles of the Merclio army attending the viewing of such a ray and official stared nervously at each other.

The officials were breathtaking about when Ray would explode in an exchange they didn't understand what kind of person they were dealing with.

Naturally, Ray has been voiced by some of the officials who are quite superior, and I also know that Ray won the semi-finals in the fighting competition.

But it's only an adventurer story, and we assumed that such merit had nothing to do with us being civilian... yes, we assumed it.

In fact, that's not out of sight. If you try to be the officials, Ray is only an adventurer.

The unlucky thing was what Ray did on the battlefield to be in the castle... that would only be known in the reports of the people.

Had I known, I would not have taken such an attitude towards Ray, who in the battlefield is treated as a trump card for the Merclio army, although it may be too much to say that he looks like God... but still can deal with one army on his own.

As for Ray, I was even thankful that he kicked me out, but it wasn't something I could very much forgive if I tried to be someone in the Merclio Army.

To this, even those of the White Rose Knights who hate Ray reveal their anger that it is not an attitude they take toward heroes.

After Ray leaves, the official is seen with harsh eyes by the nobles and flees the room with these bodies.

Some asked Theorem, Merclio and Frizione if they should call Ray back, but the three of them who know Ray hates a tough spot never shook their heads vertically at it.

"Heh heh, you stupid people. I don't know what would happen if I turned Ray against the enemy in the current situation... I don't understand that. But let me tell you something, it's not just people like that."

Serving some bright fruit on a plate, Vihella says as she hips down next to Ray as she approaches.

Ray carries a slice of fruit that looks like a white kiwi from a plate offered by Vihella.

"Huh!?

The moment I put that fruit in my mouth, Ray's expression hardened to surprise.

I thought it tasted really sweet and sour like kiwi, but it was because the rich sweetness, which had no sourness at all, spread all over my mouth.

Seeing Ray like that, Vihera leans her neck strangely.

(Do it or not, that's not the face. I mean, this was normal flavor for Vihella)

Again, Ray, with his gaze toward the fruit that looks like a kiwi, reaches out and carries the fruit back to his mouth.

The sweetness spread across the mouth entertains Ray's tongue enough to taste it on the understanding that's what it is.

Given the texture and flavour of the pulp, it is close to mango.

So the look, especially the incision, is similar to Kiwi's, so it wasn't strange if Ray saw it wrong.

"What's going on? Suddenly surprised."

"No, it's nothing. This fruit tasted better than I expected."

"Oh, that's right. It is a fruit grown in a special cultivation method, which is only handled in royal shops."

Takeshi.

Not just the guerrillas that were around Ray... but even the soldiers of the other troops turn their gaze to the fruit.

A fruit that can only be grown in a special way for the royal family.

If I'd listened to that, it would have been natural for me to want to try it once.

I am now taking part in a feast that is open in the castle, but this should be the first and last time many enter the castle... naturally I am intrigued by the food that only the emperor and his clan can eat.

Most importantly, even if you are royal servants, it is not difficult to obtain it if you are a nobleman with a high title.

"Wow, sweet!... but if you swallow it, your mouth stays refreshed and sweet!

"Delicious... it's really delicious..."

"Yummy! No, I'm sure this isn't the kind of food that would go into our mouths if it were normal."

Soldiers admire each of them.

Having quickly seen no more fruit other than his plate, Vihera turned her gaze to the maid who was holding back in the corner of the room.

I guess you understood what that gaze meant. Was the maid happy that Vihera asked her to do so, bowing her head small with a full grin and leaving the hall where the feast was open?

Of course, it would not be so easy to serve food for the royal family if it were normal.

But here we have Vihera.

Vihera, who has already said he has run away from the Bestian Empire, but as you can see from Gurgasto and Tiyur, its influence is by no means small.

Naturally, many people admire Vihella in the castle, like maids do today, and even without it, I've never gone beyond to keep my heart certificate because I'm the Merclio soldier who won his next throne inheritance by winning this civil unrest.

"So, Ray. What are we going to do..."

Vihera tried to ask me something, then. I notice several people entering this hall, which is liberated for a banquet.

Ray and Vihera are not the only ones. Many of the soldiers who were drinking and making noise noticed its existence.

Because they were in the wrong place to come to this place where the soldiers were gathered.

And the guerrilla soldiers in particular gave a frustrating look because there was a familiar figure among those who came into the hall.

Yes, someone who hated it asked Ray if he would look at the Emperor.

Ray himself came over here delighted because he hated the annoying smell, but it couldn't be funny if we tried to make our captain a soldier in the guerrilla squad who was roughly treated.

As a result, he turns a non-friendly gaze on the person who came into the hall.

I guess those who come in also understand that they are not welcome.

For a moment the legs of the group stop, but if one of them nevertheless proceeds with his legs, he walks out so that the others are caught.

That's how he comes before Ray, and the leading figure opens his mouth in a gracious manner.

"Your Highness, it's been a long time"

"Yeah, it's been a while. I didn't expect you to come out."

"... our people have made a fool of themselves. Nice to meet you, Lord Ray of Deep Red. My name is Jeeve Rasno, Quelda's boss, and I've been disrespectful to Lord Ray."

Towards Ray, Jeeve gives a deep and unbeatable tribute to what he did to Vihera.

She is about fifties old and about one head taller than Ray.

The physique was standard, with a soft expression, but its eyes dwelt as deep as if it could discern to the bottom of the other person's mind.

Make sure to hold the head of a person named Quelda and force it down.

"Quelda, do I have something to say from you, too?

"Ha, ha! I'm so sorry for your disrespect this time."

I guess I was in too much of a hurry for Jeeve's words. That appearance of using the word "hard" twice in a row did not seem to me to be the same person who was treating the bystanders against Ray.

"Apologize from me too... Lord Ray, I am so sorry"

Jeeve bowing his head again.

The guerrilla soldiers who were gathered in and around Ray see such a jeeve with a surprising look.

I should have acted so hostile, suddenly I wondered why...

In the meantime, only Vihera had a natural look on her face.

Jeeve is in a pretty superior position among officials, but that's why he naturally turns his head.

Because I predicted that the Bestian Empire would undoubtedly recognize that if we fought Ray in the present situation, it would be devastated.

(No, even if it's not Jeeve, if I get some head around it, I think I can think about that extent. To do something about Ray now, that's what we need to do if we're not to bring someone like Noise.... Oh, but you might want to fight around Gurgasto. If I hadn't gone back to the realm, I'd have been happy to talk to you)

Silly enough, the figure of Gurgasto, who returned to his territory without participating in the triumphal parade, floats behind Vihella's brain.

I asked Gurgasto to join me in the Triumph Parade if I could also Merclio and Theorem, but Gurgasto never heard of it.

It was one of the elite units in the Merclio army, and there is no mistake in mentioning this great handle, because it meant nothing in particular to Gurgasto, and he went straight back to his territory.

"No, never mind. I don't like being tough. It's better for us all to make a scene like this.... If you care about me, you care about Seto."

To the word Ceto, I guess I immediately remembered Griffon, Ray's submissive. Jeeve grins and nods back.

"I'm at the stables, but we're eating there."

"Well, I wish Seto could have come here too if he could..."

Hearing Ray's words, the soldiers, not just the guerrillas, nod to agree.

Seto is treated close to the symbol of death for the Crusaders, but he is close to the patron saint if you try to be one of the Merclio Army, and above all he who wants to see Seto's adorability nearby also has no time to list.

In response to such a ray, Jeeve smiles bitterly and bows his head.

"Exactly. Give me a break."

Whatever it was, it was dangerous to put Griffon inside the castle, so Seto was supposed to wait at the castle stables.

Most importantly, Jeeve was given a massive meal like he said.

Some were dissatisfied at first with serving food to Griffon.

But those entrusted with the care of Seto were also gradually fascinated by their abundance of food and nostalgia… that was something no one here knew.

Though Ray expected that to happen somehow.

"More than that... His Majesty the Emperor wants to see you personally"

That's what Jeeve told Ray, like nothing.