The picturesque rice cakes are delicious today

Episode 7: Reliability and Trust * 6

Then we went to King's Landing.

Members are the same as last time. The Fei family, me, Claire, and Lila want to draw Laocles as much as I do.

And the star Laocles! Congratulations! Thank you!

"Welcome, everyone."

When I arrived at the castle, Princess Large welcomed me herself.You must be busy. I'm sorry about that.

"Come on, this way."

And as it goes, I thought it would lead me to the dock room... and it was in the garden that I was guided.

As the roses of the late blossoming varieties bloom around the garden table, we find ourselves invited to tea, apparently.

After seeing us like that, Princess Large smiled a little sorry and said...

"Excuse me, can I have a cup of tea?"

"I don't care... what's the matter?"

Faye's father is asking what he knows, smiling.And I'm refreshed. We were a little surprised because we thought there would be a serious meeting like this and then there would be a ceremony towards the venue...No, I like tea.

... then Princess Large secretly said.

"I've given your father time to 'entertain our valued customers'."

Yeah... yeah?

As I leaned my neck... Faye smiled sharply next to me.

"Oh, I see! That means we're going to take a break from each other!"

"I'm sorry, that's what I'm talking about."

Oh, that's it.

If there is a name for entertaining us, Princess Large can relax and take a break from tea. That's what it looks like.

"Alright, alright! If that's the case, keep using it!From Red Gard to King's Landing, I hope you summoned me a little! "

"Me too. Use it until it runs out."

If this helps, I'd love to.... when I brewed tea at the teacher's house, I served up to the thirteenth tea, but I was ready to drain out the way I drained it.

Then time passed for tea.The confectionery in the castle feels kind of luxurious.I also like the confectionery of the fairy confectionery store, but the atmosphere is different... well, the confectionery of the castle is not like the forest.Yeah. Of course. Of course.

You've been busy lately, haven't you?

In the meantime, while Faye was drinking tea, she asked Princess Large.

"That's right. Well, I think I'm going to be a little busy today..."

That's what Princess Large said, laughing a little tired.Perhaps Princess Large is preparing for today's ceremony herself. Looks like it's tough.

"This ceremony is full of measures."

And Princess Large spoke with a little confidence and dignity.

"First of all, I asked your father to turn all the royal armor into monsters.Your father disliked me. "

Wow, that's amazing.

"We are distributing it to the soldiers.... you must not be made a new monster and set a new lord.If the armor had been turned into a monster in advance and there was a relationship of trust with the soldier wearing it, it wouldn't have been like the other day. "

You mean, if you turn it into a monster in advance, it won't turn out to be any more.

"The venue is surrounded by boundaries that weaken magic.It's built to be resistant to magical interference from outside the venue, so if anything happens, we should be able to identify the killer inside the venue. "

Can you do such a thing? It's convenient.

... and we're impressed.

"... but I'm worried that even if I do everything I can, this will really be enough."

While laughing bitterly, Princess Large sighed tirelessly.

"What is House Argent thinking?"

... it seems that Mr. Ruggylos is still alive in the dungeon.It's been two weeks since he was imprisoned, but he still can't afford it.

No response from House Argent.I don't know what you're up to, and I think it's also responsible for Princess Large's fatigue.

"If you're planning to overthrow the royal family, I understand.But I can't tell you anything because I have that father. "

Well, let's just put aside what the King was doing...

"If Argent has the power to work with monsters to create monsters, he's doing the same thing as the previous royal family."

Fai said that with a slightly more complicated face and ate a bite of tea confectionery.... I'm somehow eating this sweet in four pieces.I think it will come out in this kind of time.

"... Argent is not aiming to resurrect the Demon King, so what are you going to do, betray the monster somewhere and cut your hand...?"

"I don't know. I'm trying to destroy this whole world. Fufu."

Crowe is gracefully laughing and drinking tea, but I don't think it was a topic that smiled like that.

"If the Argent family's aim is to overthrow the state and seize power, it is likely that they will continue their covert activities.In a previous incident, Argent discovered that he was plotting a change in public consciousness.I'm sure there will be a second and a third time. "

Princess Large sighed deeply and looked anxious.

"Now that my brother, not my father, is leading the country, there should be no gap like before.However, do you really want to lower your second and third attack... "... I understand your concern somehow.

It is often said that no matter how much you study, you feel like you are not studying enough.Even if the test score was good once, I don't think it will be the next time, and if I take a bad spot there once, I will drag it all the way.

Yeah. I know how it feels. It's amazing.

Well, let's try that. Um, I don't know.

In contrast to me and Princess Large, who are somehow worried and backward, Fay, who is positive and optimistic, eats the next confectionery again.... Fay is kind of interesting because it's beautiful for a bite to eat.It's a classy bite...

"Yes, I think a large-scale one like the last one can be somewhat prevented.At least, it's huge that you know a certain amount of what's in their hands.... on the other hand, there's nothing you can do about the other little workmanship, so I think you can cut it off. "

Then, Mr. Crowe carefully chopped the confectionery Faye was eating with a fork, and gracefully carried the pieces to his mouth to break his expression.They said it was delicious. 'Delicious! "' Does that look a little younger... or younger?Yeah, it's weird because it looks like that.

"In fact, there are rumours in King's Landing that 'all the previous incidents were planned by the King'.That's probably the rumor that the Argents are spreading, but there's nothing to prevent that anymore. "

Oh, is there such a rumor?Well... if House Argent is trying to discredit the people of King's Landing, is that an easy and effective way?

Why can't you control the rumors, and you can't erase them.And yet it's spreading, and it's following funny and funny tails...

"Hey, Princess Large, don't worry about it.There's nothing we can do about it. "

"Yes...."

That's what Claire said, and Princess Large nods gently.I'm still worried about that look, anxious.

"Hey, Mr. Crowe."

So, while I'm arrogant, I'll try to represent you a little.

"Oh, what is it, Mr. Corn?"

"What should I do when I don't want to worry about it?"

Claire blinked her eyes.At the same time, Princess Large was blinking.

"... how did you know what I was thinking?"

Princess Large stared at me with a mix of admiration and surprise and said so.

"No, because I am such a person... if Princess Large thought the same thing, then maybe we're alike."

"Is that so...?"

Princess Large looked at me with a little surprise. [M]I'm quite a backward type and worried, but I don't think so.

No, certainly, since I came to this world, I feel quite backward and worried.There are so many wonderful things in this world that I'm allowed to touch... maybe I've become quite aggressive.

"I'm a little happy. I'm also happy that there are similar people, and I'm also happy that there are similar things to Corn."

Then Princess Large said so and giggled.I hope you're feeling a little better.

"Oh, my God, you're so worried."

Crowe giggles when she looks at us like that.

"Well, if that's the case... if you really don't want to worry about it, you'll notice."

And Mr Crowe put up a cup of tea and said.

"I can go out with tea to distract you.Call me anytime. "

Now that the tea break is over, it's time to prepare for the ceremony.

Laocles explains the medal process and listens to the explanation without moving his expression.... I mean, I think you're nervous.

"He's become so human."

Looking at Laocles like that, Mr Crowe says that.

Like a human being?

"Yeah, that's right, because when he first met, he didn't get nervous like that."

If they say so, I feel that way.At least I've never seen Laocles before.

"I'm sure it's because I've got a lot to lose."

Mr Crowe looked at Laocles and said so.

"... because you've got so much to lose?"

"Yes, I'm sure it is. 'Cause so am I."

A little surprised to see Claire, Claire laughs as if she were illuminated.

"Though there was a resemblance between you and Princess Large, Laocles and I looked alike."

... oh.

"Um, Claire, just a little bit more with your face right now."

"What? Oh, no, Corn-san. Draw?"

"Draw."

Because the look on Claire's face today was so beautiful!One more time!

So, finally, the ceremony is live.

"... so today I would like to award a medal of gratitude and awe to those who make this country better and richer."

As Prince Aureus greets the opening of the meeting, Laocles remains immobile.... you look like you're sitting in front of me, but I can see that.That is a very nervous face.

"... Laocles doesn't feel uncomfortable even if you're nervous and hardened."

"That's where Laocles is."

Others will soon realize that they are "nervous" if they are not relaxed, and somehow they will feel uncomfortable.However, in the case of Laocles, even if you are nervous and your posture is stuck, it becomes a 'plaster statue of streamstone'.There is no discomfort anywhere.Instead, it enters the hall.

So, during Prince Aureus' greeting, Lyla and I are even drawing Laocles. It's fun.

"... if you just look at that sketch, it really looks like a sculpture sketch."

"Yeah."

"Well, it's like a statue from the beginning..."

Fay peeks into our sketchbook and looks complicated.No, well, if you sketch a plaster statue, it'll be a sketch of a plaster statue. Of course.

The prince's greeting ended and the award of the medal began.

It seems that the awardees of the Medal are engineers, craftsmen, scholars with outstanding achievements and wizards.After the performance was briefly introduced, the medals were given to each.

... and...

"Well then... Lord Barclaed Oriens"

Laocles was called and woosh, he stood up.The movement looked as if the statue had moved.Magnificent, hard and heavy.

"In resolving the strange incident in the previous square, he led the people and gave precise instructions to the soldiers.The courage to confront a monster while being a civilian.The bright eye that found the true enemy.And he actually made a big contribution to solving some weird cases, honouring his achievements and awarding a medal. "

That's what Prince Aureus said... and added one more thing.

"It was a brave and beautiful battle for the heroes of Golda... no, this country.Thank you for protecting this country. "

And in a freshly cracked applause, Laocles bowed and was awarded a medal.

When I say it's going to be a picture!

The light pouring on the stage, illuminated directly from above, dark shadows and upright immovable Laocles.Apart from the slight shaking of the hem of the feathered cape, there is no movement, and he looks more and more like a plaster statue.

And when the medallion on the chest of the cape shines in the light and looks magnificent, it really looks like a work of art!

Like the works of art on the stage, Laocles will give peace of mind and trust to the people watching.This sense of stability and the appearance of calm and immobility are truly worthy of the hero who saves the country.

Ah, let's draw this sketch up when we get back!I knew it would be oily to paint this heavy kanji!

"I'm glad I'm here...."

"That's right, it's worth drawing...!"

"You guys have nothing to do but draw!Hey, hey! I'll clap my hands for you! Draw plenty! "

Faye laughed and said, applauding Laocles with great momentum.I have a good friend. [M]

"This concludes the award ceremony for the Medal.... and I'm sorry to announce this in such a rare seat, but there's one thing I need to let you know. "

That's how Prince Aureus cut out the medal after the ceremony.

"Originally, at the time of the earlier announcement, I planned to announce it at the same time.I decided to refrain from announcing it there just because of the strange incident... but I have an explanation from my father. "

Prince Aureus quietly gave up his place to the king.The king went up to the stage with a look like 'do it'.

The King's rise on the stage changes the atmosphere.And they groaned and whispered unto each other, and waited for the king's announcement.

Silence.

When the King first said that, he stared at the people... and said.

"This announcement is about the Argent family.As you all know, House Argent is one of the country's leading aristocracy ruling the area from the northwest to the north of the King's Capital as a territory..... "

Ah, there are signs of a long story soon.

The teacher said that before."Togo, you know what? People have to shut up when they want to talk a lot.If it's a topic filled with content that I want to talk about, it's more efficient to answer all the questions that the other person has asked with interest, and the other person will be attracted to it. "

"... and part of the land ruled by the House of Argents was made into Argent territory, which was formerly under the direct control of the Royal Family..."

... the king's story is long. It has a long front.

Finally, Princess Large began to shuffle something Dafu in one hand.

"... the Argent family was a good lord with deep ties to the royal family, but this time, a very unfortunate incident happened."

However, the King also noticed when Princess Large began to shuffle with Dafu at the edge of her vision.I suddenly cut to the chase and finally got to the point.

"Ruggylos Zeil Argent, who emerged as a hero from the Argent family.He came for the rest of his life. "

As soon as the king said so, the venue was greatly disturbed.

Since Argent territory is adjacent to King's Landing, I think it is familiar to the people of King's Landing.A brave man from the Lord's house tried to kill the king.I think that's a very shocking topic.

"Silence!... I will lay down the details, but Ruggylos Zeil Argent led his private soldiers into the throne room, pulled out swords, called the rest" The Demon King "and tried to kill the rest."

Has the king's story been conveyed or not?It is difficult to understand the situation of people who are secretly going to do it, but for the time being, I only know how confused it is.

"Therefore, in the future, the Royal Family would like to disconnect from the Argent family... but I would like to hear the Argent family's explanations first. Mm-hmm."

... perhaps the King wanted to cut off communication with the Argent family at once, but he was making a gentle orbital correction by the princesses who had a good look behind him.

Somehow... maybe now that the princess and princess are no longer reluctant, the royal family won't run off like before.I feel so relieved.

The announcement of the Argent family was thus concluded, and the scene was dissolved.

We will go straight to the royal castle.Princess Large asked me to stay overnight in the castle today.I'm sorry to bother you. Furthermore, I decided to have dinner with Princess Large and Prince Aureus. It's a treat.

"I'm glad for the time being. Finish safely."

"As far as I'm concerned, I'd rather have Argent set it up..."

"Well, that's true....."

Princess Large scooped the potato potage and carried it to her mouth, sighing and sighing.

"... it's scary that Argent doesn't know what he's going to do."

That's right. Today's medal ceremony was meant to attract the Argents... It's a shame you didn't get caught up in it, and I'm worried about the prospects for the future.

"Well... if Argent doesn't move at all, I'll finish executing Ruggylos Zeil Argent."

That's what Prince Aureus said and sighed.... the word execution came out in a flurry, but I don't suppose there's any resistance there.Yeah, I'm a little more comfortable with that kind of person.Like me.

"Hey, Prince, executions are public executions?Ruggylos Zeil Argent is a sinner, isn't he? "

So, it's not exactly like me, but that's what Crowe's going to rely on.

... there's also a custom of public executions in this world.

"Yes, my father wanted a public execution, but I think it would be better if I buried him in private.I don't want to lure the crowd where they've gathered them any more than I know what they're doing.The opponent is definitely planning something.If you don't know what it is, you should be careful. "

That's what Prince Aureus said and continues eating again.

... the Prince's dining scenery is so elegant.Faye is a beautiful piece of work, and Crowe sees it, but the dining scenery of Princess Large and Prince Aureus is a little different.Somehow, elegance.

"... are you drawing?"

"Yeah."

So it is a corner, so I decided to draw it.With all kinds of paintings, this castle is a nice place.

... and the next day.

There was a tea ceremony in the courtyard while we talked about getting lunch and leaving the castle before nightfall.

"Your Highness, I need to hear something!"

All of a sudden, the soldiers come and say so to Prince Aureus.

I wondered what it was, watching the soldiers whisper something to the prince...

"What? Lord Argent wants to see you...?"

... when I heard Prince Aureus say that, I thought the clouds were getting suspicious.