"Congratulations, Arthur."
Arthur, only nineteen years old, was entrusted with the youngest deputy captain in history at an unusual speed.
It was really just before Uncle Vest gave us a break that Style came to reward us with. Apparently, Arthur's name was on the personnel transfer paperwork dated today that was delivered to Uncle Vest's room.
The look on Style's face that popped into my room seemed so happy and his smile was shining. Captains Alan and Column, who knew Arthur's promotion, were also surprised by the full smile of the style.
"~ Oh, no...... pp,... pride... Dear...!
Second, Arthur's voice raises his face.... Something, I feel hot about the arm I turned to Arthur.
Arthur, hugged by me and Tiara when I saw him, was stomping on me with his feet to keep me from falling desperately. Arthur's arm is trembling like there's no place to go. So when I finally looked up at Arthur's face, Arthur's face, which I was letting peek through my arms, was turning bright red like it had been smeared.
... Shit, I might have tightened too much of the joy.
Tiara was good because she hugged him around Arthur's torso, but I had turned my arm around Arthur's neck as much as I wanted.
My chest is getting tighter around my chest these days, so I can't hold my chest properly like I used to without extra strength. Even before this, I told my dedicated samurai Lotte and Marie that they had just made my athletic outfit two months ago: "You're going to fix it because it looks a little bitter around your chest! I said," It was recovered from the side I tried on, and the dresses were available one after the other.... It's easy to see how petanco I was until a year ago. Naturally, it's also painful because I stuck with Arthur as I felt when I was that petanco.
"Ah... I'm sorry, Arthur! It was painful."
As she hurried away and retreated, Tiara also loosened her arm to Arthur at the same time.
You spared a hug from Tiara. "Yes... no, that's not why..." he whined, leaving his reddish face, hiding his mouth behind his back of his hand and pointing that way. Though I thought you were angry, I put it down for a few dozen seconds and got a small reply saying, "Thank you..."
"Congratulations, Lord Arthur.
Turning to his voice, Steele was walking over to Arthur with an invincible grin. Still no intention of breaking the tribute in front of the knights, either. He offered Arthur his hand as it was and shook his hand.
"... thank you. Style" Your Highness the First Prince "
Pah and I usually shook hands with the first prince and the knight, but our silent, interacting gaze at each other did tell us a lot. I know you really want to talk more directly, but for Arthur's sake, I'm also trying not to talk too much with Arthur in front of the knights. He was inadvertently asked by Captain Alan, Captain Column and Deputy Eric to talk vegan on a top-secret visit a year ago.
"Now Arthur is also a deputy captain ~. It's early...
"Right, it's only been five years since Arthur enlisted as a recruit. Harrison would have a high nose, too.
Captain Alan and Captain Column muttered emotionally. Harrison is Arthur's immediate boss and captain of Team Eight.
Though I've seen each other face on Knights inspections a few times too, I was a knight with a very cool impression.... In fact, I've never been able to have a proper conversation either with a single word or with my eyes diverted when I've greeted or looked at each other several times. They only move their mouths for a long time during battle, so they don't hate anything else.... maybe.
I couldn't even see my face hiding in the dark hair beside me when I even leaned over my patsy cut forehead because I didn't tie a long straight black hair that stretched to my back. He's a horror ghost-like standing man who sees his purple eyes glowing from time to time and comes out of the TV completely when he sees him at night. And Arthur said, he seems like a terrible scary man.
"I was surprised when I was announced by the Knights Commander myself. It's an unusual birth!
Deputy Eric rejoiced as if about himself and raised his voice with joy. Even though Lieutenant Eric had a long recruiting period, I don't think he and Arthur had that much of a change from enlistment to deputy captain. But you look really happy.
"... I don't... feel it yet...
With that said, Arthur bowed his head to Captain Alan, Captain Column, who had not been there until earlier during the Kingsguard's tenure. "Thanks to the seniors," he said.
"It's not impossible, it was announced probably just now.
Arthur still couldn't hide his confusion as he snorted at Captain Column's words.
"It's me,... I'm just a senior with great experience... and Squad Eight.
Arthur's Eighth Squad is a special unit unlike any other.
For the most part, the Knights of our country have different roles and specialities depending on the team, but Arthur's Eighth Squad emphasizes their ability to compete in combat.
There are captains and deputy captains, but they are basically allowed to move in teams and act at their discretion. It's an amazing team that will judge itself and assist and attack each team even during the battle. Elite troops in combat if you put it in a nutshell.
Because of this, the Eighth Squad seems to have a very strong sense of individuality compared to the other Squads, and they don't really interact with each other. I've hardly ever seen Arthur talk to anyone in the same squad before either.
"But, Captain, it's a unanimous decision, isn't it?
You see? And I talk to Captain Column, and Captain Alan keeps saying, "I'm so glad I jumped up when I got promoted to deputy captain!" and slapped Arthur on the back again and again.
"Full, unanimous...? Oh, that's...
Arthur listens back as Captain Alan slaps Bassin over his armor. He understood something, and his face was blushing gradually again.
"Oh, me and Alan. Of course, Captain Harrison of the Eighth Squad is everyone's will.
Arthur's eyes shined behind the fact of the shock told from Captain Column's mouth. I don't know about your relationship with Captain Harrison, but I guess I can't help but be glad that Captain Column and Captain Alan even recognized you. "Thank you very much," raised Arthur's voice.
"Well, unlike the rest of the squad, Team Eight doesn't seem to have a lot of deputy captain work that far. Arthur will be fine.
"The Eighth Squad is a deputy captain, because the captain's arbitrary attachment is simple.
Captain Alan strokes Arthur's head down with me. Lieutenant Eric nodded as he slapped Arthur's shoulder again, making him laugh bitterly at it.... really loved by others in the squad.
"?... simple, what do you mean...?
When I twisted my neck, Steele and Tiara looked at Captain Alan and Deputy Eric with interest. As the two knights looked at each other and finally threw their gaze at Arthur with their heads bowed, they spoke to us instead of Arthur, who did not try to tell us from himself.
"" "It's strength.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
My mouth cracks with laughter at elements that are too simple. Tiara also covered her mouth with both hands and the style had a slight eye opening. It's natural to be surprised at the calm style all the time.
Eight battle capability-specific squadrons among the Knights.
So Arthur would have been recognized as the second strongest. And the youngest! After only six years of enlistment,
I have to say Master Knights of the Boulder Future already.
"Well, Arthur's already beaten Captain Harrison a few times. When was it just a matter of time?
"You were definitely winning more than the former deputy captain.
"In fact, even my Knights would get into five fingers if they just put it in terms of combat ability.
Captain Alan, Lieutenant Eric and Captain Column are saying outrageous things in such a tone as natural. Though the last column captain's five-finger remark also humbled Arthur the boulder, turning his face bright red, "No, that's too much to say..."
I wonder if it would have been a faster promotion if it hadn't been for my Kingsguard knight. Until a year ago, the Kingsguard knights were captains and deputy captains were out of bounds.
"Arthur is so awesome! Sister! Dear brother,"
Tiara's sparkling eyes turn to us.
"Well, as a Kingsguard knight of the First Princess of Pride, it would be a natural strength.
He grinned as the style held down his glasses, but couldn't hide the joy enough. You were so delighted when you came to teach us.
Hearing the words of Style, Arthur turned his face toward Style. Keep it up, pull up your mouth and laugh.
"... my partner can't beat me, I thought.
Style's grin was further reinforced by Arthur's words. "Naturally, I can see my eyes talking.
"My brother was so happy! Know Arthur's promotion and hurry."
"Tiara.... it's time to go home, because Lord Arthur will be a deputy captain and busy with everything.
Chicken, and Tiara's mouth were rushed to cover with one hand, and the style cut off the sleaze and the story. The rushing style is kind of hilarious, and I look at the style and tiara as I bite off my laughter.
"Well, I'll see you in the afternoon, Arthur.
Arthur, I'll see you later.
Me and Tiara waved, and Style thanked the entire knights and went back to the carriage with Captain Alan and Captain Column again.
I'll meet Arthur as a Kingsguard knight after this, and we'll talk more about it then.