After my encounter with Melia, I was in a hurry. [M]
First of all, about me being seized by the ruins of Orochi.
In the first place, it was not known that there was a god beast named Merliah in the ruins of Orochi, so of course there was a noise in the castle.
Me and Rifa were questioned by Jessica and her subordinates, but as much as possible they explained what happened in the ruins.
It took quite some time, but the castles' expressions are still driven by impatience, which makes them understand how unexpected things were.
"In the meantime, I'll make it public that you're a brave man."
"Eh, suddenly...."
Half a month had passed since the disturbance at the ruins, and at the end of the report and the story about Orochi, Jessica and I were summoned.
I was informed that I would announce Rifa as a brave man.
I think it's a little too sudden, but I guess I should wait a long time.
"I'm already getting stuck in summoning brave men, and there's nothing wrong with you or your ability. Courtesy is....."
"It's okay, it's perfect...!"
"For now, that's the point, but I'll keep my eyes shut."
"Dissatisfied!"
A leaf that swells up your cheeks and makes you angry.
Well, it will grow considerably at this time when you can't reach for the confectionery in front of you.
As I paused Rifa, Sif, held by Jessica when she entered this room, looked up at her with somewhat tired eyes.
"Your Majesty, what should we do with Kate?"
"I'll also announce Kite. As the rightful servants of the brave men of both Hendir and Phelgen."
Have you made up your mind?
"Yes, it's no longer a situation that can be long enough. I pushed it a little harder."
"Are you sure? That."
Jessica, who put her chin on the pair of hands, turned to me. [M]
"I realized that you were a princess in your story."
"Yes? I'm a man."
"So I've decided that you need a brave man to protect you."
"I'm a man and a servant!?"
"Rest assured. The brave men over there were very happy."
I'm not happy at all!?
Indeed, looking back at the disturbances of the past, they have been grabbed.
But how did Chisato rejoice?
"I'll announce the hero shortly, so remember that. Let's talk about how we're going to behave in the Alliance."
"How do you shake yourself?"
"I can't stay the way I've always been if you've been announced. You know that, right?"
Well, I guess so.
As always, it may be difficult to accept requests as a Bronze adventurer.
"It's not good to be brave and your servants in the Bronze forever.... the truth is, I should have raised it earlier, but it wasn't like that because of the overlapping problems and Rifa's education plans."
"There was a physical problem with Kite, too."
I was asked to avoid fighting because I avoided using physical fortification.
It was also unnatural to rise to the top rank in that situation.
"Physical strengthening....."
To be honest, I know best that even though it is an unfamiliar force, there is no point in choosing not to use it anymore.
No, before that, if you think about what's going to happen, you have to be able to control your strength when you don't want to use it badly.
As I nodded at my palm, I turned to Jessica.
"I see. So, about the promotion to Rank Silver."
"No, you will be promoted to Rank Gold, the golden adventurer."
"... what?"
It's not decided yet.
Not silver, gold?
Are you saying you're going to be on the same rank as Rick and the others?
Exactly. Isn't that too sudden?
"Wait a minute! Isn't it better to go up to silver here? If possible, this unnatural shape... um..."
No, I can't be polite!?
That's right, I can't politely convert the word "rush with power” into words right now.
Did you see me holding my mouth? Rifa opened her mouth instead.
"Jessica. I don't like having power say things and push them up. If you want to go up, I'll do it myself."
Well, that's not true, is it?
Jessica denied it lightly.
As she raised her index finger with her siff in her arms, she laughed hard.
"Don't worry, there's a good reason."
"... what's the reason?"
"Your achievements so far, your letters of recommendation from the Golden Adventurer, and so much more... it will be an official exam to decide on your promotion."
Did you evaluate our movements in Bechmos?
I'm also worried about the letter of recommendation from the Golden Adventurer, but what is a public exam...?
"Well, the exam is more about knowing whether you're going to be a golden adventurer or not, and it might be closer to a spectacle... maybe"
Probably not.
That's a lot of ambiguity...
"Remember, promotion takes place before the hero announces it."
"Yes"
Jessica nods satisfactorily as I and Rifa nod.
"And do you remember the story of the heroes of the kingdoms being summoned in the St. Real?"
"Yeah."
It's time for the date, so get ready for that too.
Perhaps Rifa's announcement as a brave man, or my conversation as a servant, was influenced by the convening of the Great Men of the St. Real.
I'm a little worried that I'll have to continue to the Kingdom of Filgen and go further afield, but I need to keep an eye out for Rifa and Chisato as they serve me.
Well, that's enough for today.
"... I thought..."
What is it?
"Why did Jessica go out of her way to explain? I think someone else can explain it."
I'll ask Jessica, who reached out to the tea at hand, if she's finished talking.
As soon as I asked her, she turned to me, pointing her finger at her chin and making a disturbing gesture.
"I can see how you're doing, and maybe we can take a nominal break from work and have tea time."
Jessica, please...
"I don't think so."
"Whoa, you guys are going to get caught for disrespect!"
Jessica burst into tears, laughing funny at Reefa and Shiff staring at Jito.
I knew it, but I still don't have a clue.
Anyway, we still have a lot of work ahead of us for promotions to Golden Adventurers, announcements as brave men, and the convening of brave men.
Let's focus on the Golden Adventurer promotion exam first.