The Labyrinth Raids of the Ultimate Tank

The next morning.

He headed with Seinlia to the King's Capital and descended on a nearby street. Because when you go directly, people just don't know what's going on.

From there, we walk to the King's Capital. We had come all the way to the position we could already see, so we arrived early from there to Wangdu.

A knight noticed Rustard saluting him in a panic around the gate.

Rustad waved one hand in such a way that he didn't have to worry, and we passed next to the knight.

As for the entry and exit of the Wang capital, it is quite harsh. Although Rustad could easily pass because of his family crest on his left chest.

There are wealthy people in the Wang capital, and the knights need to be more vigilant.... Conversely, all knights who can get a job in the King's Capital are basically elites.

Let's head to the royal palace.

"... nervous, you're starting to"

"You don't have to be so hard. If you keep your manners to a minimum, you treat them as adventurers."

That's what Rastad says, but he's the greatest man in the country. You can't possibly not be nervous.

Going through the castle town. There are a number of buildings lined up so high as to be dense, something like a sense of obstruction. People come and go, too. I prefer a little more calm air.

"Whoa, the coulas was big, but the king's capital was even bigger."

Marius is tempted to look around and enjoy himself. When I look at the knights, I compare them to the knights who seem stronger over there, etc.

"Marius is really well."

"Sort of."

Me and Rastad smile bitterly at Marius, who shakes like children.

"Is Rastad... going back to the royal palace and then back to work?"

"In the meantime, if I hand Rude over... maybe it will?"

"Are you sure you're running a nationwide lord or something now?"

"Right. Our basic task is to look for guidance from the Lords in the country, or to see if injustice has not been done. It's just that I'm still learning to work on my father. A knight is like a graduate."

"I see."

A knight has something called an obedience. It's like a knight's servant.

What you graduate from Knights School basically begins here.

And even so, in a year, the graduate is a graduate. Unless you're a problem boy, you can remain a knight.

... However, it is not uncommon for some folks up in the civilian ranks to make money as graduates for a while longer without the cost of attending the medal ceremony being twisted because of the considerable costs involved in the Knight's medal ceremony. Also, some people say that they are paid less than knights, but are also less responsible than knights, so it's okay to graduate for life?

There is another way to become a knight, sometimes starting with the lowest surname. I get coaching about knights from an even younger age, but not much has been hired these days.

Instead, it takes the form of a knight's school.

"This is the royal palace"

Before we went through the castle town and further down the aristocratic city, there was a castle. There is a large arched gate, behind which is a beautifully maintained garden.

Exactly, I can see that the castle itself is an old building when I look nearby, but I know full well that the architect must have built it with enthusiasm.

"First of all, this is the royal palace, our workplace, our servants' main place of work."

"... oh"

"So, over there is the monastery. Don't you know Nin better?"

"Right. You've been there a couple of times."

"There's a priest over there, too. Well, I guess the priest's job at this royal palace is enough to plan and execute the ball for the guests when they arrive."

"Right. And then you were in the convent with your mentor."

"For the three of us, there's going to be a ball tomorrow. Look forward to it."

"To?"

What the hell is that?

Am I gonna be at the ball? Rastad laughs like a prank.

"I called you this time for two reasons. One, for the World Conference. But there's one more thing... to give you a medal for defeating the Demon King."

"Ha!?"

"Well, I knew you'd be surprised. I thought Rude didn't really like that, so I kept my mouth shut, sorry."

"... then yes. I don't really like that."

Even at the Knights School, the top graders had been announced, but had been bullied several times with it.

Then, I don't really like to stand out anymore.

"It's not like I'm going to lose my freedom. I'm checking around there. I wanted to appeal to you that as a nation, there are people who have as much power to defeat the Demon King as possible. I'm just giving you a medal for having someone special like that."

"Am I the only one who gets it?"

"Sort of. That's why I was there. It's your decision to check with Mr. Xerocco."

... I wasn't the only one who could defeat the Demon King. So it's obviously excessive to get that.

... Mr. Xerocco didn't say anything either, but you were plotting that in the back.

It came to my brain that Mr. Xerocco was wearing a piece with a pranky grin on his loving face. Totally......

Turning to his face that he is angry with Rustard, he walks away with a tight grin.

"Nin. It's unusual to be in a position to get a medal, right?"

"Sounds like there was quite a time when there was a war going on, or when there was a demon king. Those who crusaded and defeated the Demon King also had something for the Demon King that was separate from the normal medals. It's worth more than just a medal."

"... if you get something like that, you won't be able to get a lot of freedom?"

"What do you think? You've heard stories like the one who won the medal, marrying a nobleman as he is, making freedom less advantageous... … there's a chance that we won't be able to do what we've always done."

"... right"

Then is it something you can't refuse? No... that would be difficult.

But I have more time with Manichia than with the medal.

"Rastad."

I bump into a loud voice.

"Oh, I'm sorry."

"Nothing. I know you have a position. I'm not mad about that anymore."

"You're angry..."

"I'm not mad. You know I care about Manichia, right? Just in case you get a medal and you get more restraint than you need, I'll give you back your medal."

"... at all. As always, you're not interested in power or anything like that. You crisp ciscon."

Since Rustard said that, he has lowered his head with both hands together.

... Nothing. He said he wasn't really mad anymore.

"Was the ball related to the medal?"

"That's why. A lot of people are anxious about the Demon King... so why don't you lighten it up?"

"I don't mind if I'm the only one who can be relieved - even if the Demon King shows up, I don't have as much power as I can do about it?"

"Still, I knew I wanted to feel safe in a visible way."

Anxiety, huh?

... I don't hate this country. No, you like it.

So if you can do something to your country as a citizen, there are parts you want to do.

"Oh, I see. So you called me, too."

Nodding as Nin was convinced.

"What do you mean?"

"Probably, but that's it, right? You mean protect Rude, right?"

"That's Nin. Good guess."

The rastard snorts.

"What do you mean?"

"It means nobles can't leave people in positions to be awarded medals. I can pay you for the bugs I gather next door."

Marius, who has been silent for a long time, hits his hand.

"I see. 'Cause Nin is a horrible guy indeed."

"Marius? What does that mean?"

"That's exactly what you're doing right now."

When Marius points to Nin's face, Nin solidifies his fist.... Sure, I can look like such a ghost... not.

If the Duke's Lady and Virgin's girlfriend were next door, she wouldn't even speak to me except for the old man.

"That's why. For once, I still take into account a lot of things."

Rustard walks out with the wink.

Eventually, I saw the entrance to the royal palace. There was a beautiful woman in a dress there.

"... Your Highness Rufia"

"Nice to meet you, Master Rude. And it's been a while, Master Nin."

Smiling with a grin, she grabbed the hem of the dress and gave a gentle thank you.

... Your Highness Rufia? Sure, I heard that when I was at Knights School.

Probably a princess. Nin made a face she seemed to miss, and Rustad looked at her with a slightly tight face.

"Why did His Highness bother coming here?"

"It's a hero's welcome. Someone in my position needs to leave, right?"

"... Really? Will the king be ready in the blink of an eye?"

"Yeah. Okay, gentlemen. Please, follow me."

Smiling again, she showed the end of the hallway with one hand.

Princess, huh?... Yes, fine, will you face the king? I may fall over nervousness. Then I'll ask Marius to represent me - no, I don't know what I'd do if I asked this guy.

I barely connected my consciousness when I lost my escape.