Risou no Himo Seikatsu

Chapter iv 2 [how to judge gifts]

Kneeling at the feet of the queen's companion, I speak truthfully, the famous general and the famous general of the kingdom.

There's no way this combination won't attract the attention of the surrounding area. Soon after realizing that the nobles who had stopped bickering were turning an interesting gaze here, Yoshijiro deliberately coughed up with Gohon, scratching a cold sweat at the heart 'something troublesome happened'.

(Oh, shit. I'm not assuming a case like this. It's all from here, Adrift, dude)

During his time as a salarier, Yoshijiro was a person who, prior to his internal presentations and external negotiations, was prepared whenever possible and responded with a list of anticipated questions.

I am a little vulnerable to situations like those that are now being left out of my assumptions that I have to deal with in an all-addict manner.

Nonetheless, Yoshijiro, desperately in his head, illuminates his knowledge of the burning blade and the situation in which he is now being held, and decides what to say and do.

(Uh, it's a standing party here, so you're allowed some disrespect. So, I'm royal, because this guy is a general...)

In his heart, Yoshijiro calls General Pujol "this guy". I understand that having bad feelings for the first person I meet is not a compliment, but nevertheless, Yoshijiro is so untrained that he can deal with a man who was his beloved wife's fiancée's aide with neutral emotions.

Hiding those various emotions behind his expression, Sanjiro answers without difficulty.

"General, in a place like this, kneeling is useless."

"Ha, excuse me"

Following the words of Yoshijiro, General Pujol rose in unparalleled motion.

Better than himself, to the greatness of General Pujol, who stood up, Makiro pushes and kills the urge to lag behind.

Large. A hundred and ninety centimeters would definitely be exceeded, because one head is bigger than a hundred and seventy-two centimeters tall Good Jiro. Wouldn't it weigh close to a hundred kilograms, too? Regardless, its contents are not fat or anything else. It's a giant to fight, formed by carefully trained muscles.

"So let me ask you something. You said you had a gift."

Looking from the front at Pujol's eyes on one of his heads, Yoshijiro organizes the information in his head.

As a prior information, he was taught about the possibility of people coming forward with gift attacks on these occasions. The act of trying to buy people's pleasure with things seems to be a common value in different worlds.

(Sure, you can't say no without a reason. problem is attitude when receiving)

If they are too happy, they expect nothing more than that 'joy' in return, and if they look disappointed, they will make them scratch shame in front of the public.

Once again, Yoshijiro feels heavy pressure on his current position, which does not combine the destiny around him, even with words and expressions when he receives things.

General Pujol, who does not know Tsukijiro's insides and so on, replies, "Yes," and bows his head again, sending a signal with his eyes to a young knight who seemed to be a subordinate who had refrained from rearward.

The young knight held with his hands an elongated piece scattered in white cloth, and when he came to General Pujol's side for a small run, he handed General Pujol something elongated twisted with that cloth.

To that appearance, Yoshijiro slightly breaks down his faceless facial expressions and opens his eyes only slightly.

(Yeah? You brought the real thing straight, not the inventory?

Normally, if you give things to people on such occasions, Yoshijiro had heard that it was common to give them an inventory first and deliver them in kind to the other person's mansion at a later date. Whatever, it's a gift from nobility and royalty. Depending on the object, it is not uncommon for it to be a hairy 'dragon walker' or a suitable house for summer protection.

Regardless, if they are objects the size of which can be brought in, such as jewellery or treasure swords, they can't even be handed over directly, but basically they don't do much.

Because if you bring a physical object directly in, and in case they refuse to accept it, you won't be ashamed of it.

"Take a look, Master Zenzilow"

With the amazing Yoshijiro on his ass, Pujol rips the cloth off with his accustomed behavior and reveals the contents.

(Who's who? A bow?

Seeing the contents, Yoshijiro tilts his inner neck. The contents were intricately curved, boneless bars. It only appears to be a practical 'bow', which is not particularly decorated for Yoshijiro.

To affirm such a sentiment of Good Jiro, General Pujol says with a strained heart.

"It's a Dragon Bow made by the hands of a famous artisan with a finger fold even in the Wang capital."

To those words, from the nobles around us who were watching how this one went, they said, "Whew!" I'm surprised this voice leaks.

Apparently, this substitute known as the 'Dragon Bow' is such a big substitute that the exclamation goes up.

Once again, Yoshijiro takes a look at that 'dragon bow' in Pujol's hand, but it still doesn't look that thankful.

As a procedure for bringing it into the royal palace, the holes at both ends, which are empty to string, are filled with loess clay objects and sealed with the seal of the royal palace from above, only about half the size of the Japanese bow for the bow, which is in the memory of Yoshijiro, looks very unreliable.

Due to the thinness of the reaction, you must have understood that Yoshijiro was ignorant about the 'Dragon Bow'.

Pujol begins to explain in a low voice.

"A 'dragon bow' is a bow made by affixing to a thin wooden plate at the base a loose 'dragon walking' tendon and a sharpened 'dragon walking' bare bone.

As you can see, it's only about half the size of a long bow used by a bow soldier, but it beats a long bow in both power and range.

Smaller portions are also superior, and with skilled personnel, you can also ensure adequate hitting accuracy and fast fire. Riding is arguably the most powerful weapon. "

It is a substitute for bows made of a combination of multiple materials, commonly known as synthetic bows (composite bows). Similar objects exist in the history of the Earth in the past and have a proven track record of actually waging fierceness on the battlefield.

"But on the other hand, knights who can hold dragon bows are limited to a handful of poles. Because the only flexible tendons and bones that are suitable for bowing are still young 'dragon walkers', so the material is extremely valuable and takes a lot of work and time to make."

In general, it is assumed that the only dragonwalking dragons that can be material for the 'Dragon Bow' are young dragonwalkers between the ages of five and seven. Because the bones of the runaway dragon that have stopped growing lose the opposite flexibility that makes them hard and sturdy. Tendons are not as good as bones, but it is still assumed that similar harm will occur.

In General Pujol's explanation, Yoshijiro realized what this' dragon bow 'was like, causing him to wiggle his pickles and cheeks.

I didn't know 'Dragon Bow' existed, Sanjiro, but I've already been briefed on how important 'Dragon Walking' is to the country.

The fact remains that the stables' breeders continue to devote a great deal of effort every day because of the dragon's dramatic decline in the war ahead and the return to the National Army's required numbers.

Tighten that important 'runaway dragon' at a young age and use it as a weapon material. In extreme terms, I would say that this substitute for 'dragon bow' is only costly to 'not fit for the price' if it doesn't only have the effect of being comparable to one grown 'dragonwalker'.

"Master Zenzilow?

Seijiro tries to flatten his voice and asks General Pujol, who calls his name to explore if he realizes that this one is looking a little strange.

"Tell me one thing, General. Is this substitute, 'Dragon Bow', an easy substitute for anyone to handle?

General Pujol answers honestly, not knowing the intent of Sanjiro's question.

"No. What's more, we have a tremendous amount of power and range in this little creation, so it's not uncommon for the average soldier not to be able to squeeze it satisfactorily."

As expected, Yoshijiro enjoyed a sigh of relief.

A weapon with origami power but a small number because it is extremely difficult to handle and the material is valuable. Whatever you think, even if it's just one bow, it doesn't seem like a good substitute for letting it die at Sanjiro's disposal.

However, from the way things are around us, the substitute 'dragon bow' seems to have enough 'character' to present to the royal family. What can I say and say no to, minimize the waves?

Sanjiro, who squeezes wisdom that he is not desperate for, answers slowly.

"I am delighted with the willingness of the General to present such a precious item. But a warrior of war, a general, would know, but I am powerless and powerless on the battlefield."

"Ha, but..."

Something blocks General Pujol's words, and Yoshijiro continues.

"Therefore, I will receive this bow, but I will not hold it in this hand. General Pujol, among Sir's men are knights who have not yet been given the 'Dragon Bow'. Would you give the Dragon Bow to the knight with the most arms and loyalty to the royal family?

That's the most desirable use of that bow for me. "

Often, the venue quiets back like it hit water.

"……… I understand. Be sure to give this bow to anyone who betrays Master Zenzilow's care."

After a long silence, General Pujol lowered his head deeply, holding the 'Dragon Bow' with both hands.

Aura, the queen who watched a series of noises a little further away, was breathing a ho relief into a situation in which things had settled beautifully.

(Good. somehow, did you judge me without receiving it)

If I'd gotten a bow over there, I'd have been in a lot of trouble.

If that's an authoritative weapon like a treasure sword or decorative spear, there's nothing more wrong with it than receiving it, but if you receive a utility weapon, it's taken in the wind that you're willing to use it.

That would have made it extremely difficult in the future to refuse an invitation from General Pujols for training and hunting parties.

I am concerned that declaring myself "I do not intend to take the position of using a bow" could discredit Sanjiro, but I did not scratch General Pujol's shame by taking the form of 'loaning him to the knight who deserves to have that bow, after claiming ownership', rather than turning him down without a nibble.

Judging by Aura's position, it is the closest result.

Worst of all, Aura was prepared to break in and force things into place. If I had, the rumor that "Her Majesty the Queen lays her son-in-law on her ass" would have intensified the other way around.

"That was a brilliant answer inside. Sire."

Count Marquez, standing next to Aura, cries out.

"Oh, I'm sorry. You were in the middle of a conversation, Count."

Having hand-fixed the position of the large ring of flower decorations on his left chest, Aura turns sideways and turns back to Count Marquez, who does not leave the side much longer from earlier.

The fat Count, laughing joyfully, narrowed his eyes,

"No, it's only natural that Your Majesty, who has just been married, will follow Master Zenzilow with his eyes. I was wondering if it was a good idea to get along."

"I'd appreciate it if you could say that."

Aura leaked a bitter laugh at Count Marquez's words, which sounded ironic, and snorted small.

Again, Aura returns to Good Jiro and General Pujol. General Pujol, who deposited the "Dragon Bow" with his men, can be seen continuing the conversation with Yoshijiro even after that.

He seems to be continuing to talk about it relatively unobtrusively from now on, as does Yoshijiro.

With a calm expression, he provides answers without difficulty.

Nevertheless, if General Pujol is ambitious enough to punish him for one or two failures and do so without difficulty afterwards, he is not called by the alias' hungry wolf ', etc.

"Sure, Master Zenzilow's role is to connect blood to times, and you don't need to be on a battlefield that puts you in danger.

Then, Master Zenzilow. It depends on your foolishness that Aura and I will inherit the blood of the royal family and give birth to a child who will inherit your own house. "

Next on the gift offense, I ask General Pujol, who is going to mount a matchmaking offense, Aura, who was in the distance, pulls his face together for a moment.

Such, General Pujol, who is not even supposed to notice how Aura is doing, with a grand push, reinforces the offense.

"By the way, let's change the story, does Master Zenzilow know that our Gigens inherit the honorable blood of the Karpua royal family, albeit marginally?

I'm here today, with my sister, but this is my opportunity. I would like to introduce my sister to Master Zenzilow. "

It hasn't changed the story at all.

The sale of a woman in a girls' shop is as straightforward as I'd like to say that there will be a little more front door.

Aura, who sees the condition away from her, openly pulls her face. This should intervene on boulders.

Count Marquez, standing beside Aura as she prepares to take a step forward, speaks in a serene tone of unreadable intent.

"Oh, with that said, I still hadn't said hello to General Pujol. Your Majesty, in the middle of a conversation, may I take a moment off the scene?

"Huh!?

To Count Marquez's purposeful words, Aura stopped moving.

I don't know Count Marquez's intentions, but the word is, for Aura, an exquisite help ship.

Here, if Aura answers, "No, if that's the case, I'll accompany you, too," you can intervene in that hungry wolf matchmaking offense in a way that doesn't say, "I forcibly interrupted my husband's conversation at my own will".

(What are you up to, Count? You gonna sell me a favor?

It's a little creepy for the inability to read Count Marquez's intentions, but I'm not going to be able to stand to bypass any more conversations between Yoshijiro and General Pujol on Aura right now.

"No, if that's the case, I'll accompany you"

Aura was honestly aboard Count Marquez's help ship.