I stepped into the king's room.
From the door to the back, luxurious carpets are laid, and on the left and right, knights with swords and spears are kept at bay.
Among them was Gregor, the chief of the Knights.
There were two adjacent thrones seated in the back space, and a young woman, presumably a king and perhaps a princess, sat down.
"Well done.Gentlemen of the Fifth Squad. "
The king sounds a majestic voice.
We knelt on the spot.
"Mr. Spinoza! Kneel before the king....!
Nh? Ooh.
Spinoza knelt a little late.The motion follows suit.
"You did a great job fighting the demons the other day.Thanks to your efforts, this kingdom was safeguarded.Thank you. "
"--What a waste of words. I have the utmost pleasure."
All right. For now, I'm doing my job without getting worn out.... if nothing happens and you can give me a medal.
It was when I had such a vision.
The knights around were scrambling.
What is it?
"... hey. Does it smell like alcohol?
"It's true. They're smelling us."
"... are you sure you've caught a drink?I was given a medal.That's an insult to the king...!
- Oh, no.
It occurred to me that Spinoza was drinking.
Instead of a drink, dozens of drinks have been caught, but the number doesn't matter at this time.It is not good to be here with alcohol.
They must have picked up the knights.
The king looked at us with a keen eye.
"You guys. Is it true what the knights were talking about?He said he had been drinking since daytime, even though he was a guard. "
"No! Until now, I was dealing with a mess that happened at the tavern!I was drunk at that time!
Seyla asked for permission to see Spinoza.
Hey, Mr. Spinoza.
Nh? Ooh.
Spinoza returns a vague reply a few moments late.
... that? Maybe he's still a little drunk.I don't think there's any rhythm going around.
"... at all. Give me a break.If you are to be solemnized, I want you to leave it to Spinoza.I'm sorry to be held responsible. "
The fam murmured.
"By the way, Fam. Why are you hiding behind my back?
Among the faces of our fifth squad kneeling side-by-side, for some reason only Fam was kneeling behind my back.
You're squeezing the hem of my clothes hard on me.
"Ufufu, I told you.I'm a serious stranger. [M]With so many people, it's a little too embarrassing to be noticed. "
In a noble tone, he said humble things.
"Hey, you! It would be rude to hide in the presence of the king!
Knight leader Gregor roughed up his voice against Fam.
"He has no hostility or malice.I'm just a shy man who doesn't like public life.Please be generous and watch over me. "
"Fuck off! I don't know what to say!
"Gregor. It's a sunny spot.Let's miss out on some disrespect.And it's no wonder guards like them don't know how to do it. "
The king said.
"We live in a different world."
... there was something I thought of, but I'm glad I didn't ask.Apparently, I have to be solemn.
It was when I was slowly lowering my chest.
"Upu. Yabe.I suddenly changed my posture so I felt sick.... "
I was surprised because the spinoza next door began to hold my mouth.
- Yes?
"Um... Mr. Spinoza...?
"You, you have a pale face."
"Hey, you, no way..."
It was the next moment when we were at war.
The tragedy happened.
"Ororororororororororo...."
The liquor I had been drinking earlier came out of Spinoza's mouth.For a moment, I thought this was the toilet in the tavern.
But this was undoubtedly between kings.
Naturally, the Knights stood in colour.
"Wow!? Did he puke!?
"What in the presence of the king!
"disrespectful! This is nothing but disrespect!
Between kings wrapped in nose screams.
It was a hell of a picture.
…………
Seeing next door, Seyla looked up at heaven as if she were relieved.
Fam holds her forehead as if she doesn't have any more words.
Cheatin '.
When I realized it, I was surrounded by knights.All of them are hostile to their eyes, pointing at the tips of their swords and spears.
"Don't be rude this time.I haven't been seen before.The Knights will solemnly honor you. "
That's what Captain Gregor told us.
Well, I guess so.
Vomiting in a drunk state in front of the king is far beyond the level of a little rudeness.
This is over now...
This is what it's like to be thrown into hell from heaven.
It was time we finally decided to be solemnized.
"Put your swords back, you guys."
Suddenly, a beautiful voice echoed among the kings.
Seen, the source of the voice was a young woman sitting next to the king - a princess of light who had not spoken a word before.
"Dear Sonia, But....!
Gregor trying to eat.
"Nothing else is good for me.--Gregor. What do you Knights exist for?
"... our role is to be the hands and feet of the royal family and to protect the king and the princess."
"That's right. Do your hands and feet have the will to move on their own?- Know that you are doing what you did. "
"... I'm sorry."
Gregor bowed his head respectfully and lowered the knights.The tip of the sword and spear pointed at us was like a tide.
The Princess of the Witch of Light - Sonia looked down quietly at us on our knees.His eyes are cold and he can't see the color of any emotions.
It was then that I saw her for the first time.
She was as beautiful as if she had come out of a painting.
Will I be about twenty years old?
There is so much penetration that it is far beyond the age of appearance.
It seems that the annual ring of spirit is much more engraved than the annual ring of flesh.
In contrast, I feel that my body is tightened naturally.Her hands and feet worked to attract attention.
I see.
Is this the penetration of the Witch of Light who bears the seal of the Devil?
"You are the Fifth Squad of the Guard.You deserve praise for your martial arts in the battle ahead.Courtesy doesn't mean anything in front of overwhelming power.Protecting humanity from demons requires more sophisticated swordsmanship than proper behavior. "
"... hey. That princess, you can tell the whole story."
It must have made it easier to throw up.
Spinoza, who was kneeling next to him, said so with an unbelievable smile.
"... Mr. Spinoza.Shh! That's it! "
and Seyla tried to silence Spinoza.I don't think we should let them say anything extra.
"Her Royal Highness. Thank you for your kind words."
I said that on my knees.
Sonia nodded with a solemn look and opened her mouth.The words she spinned were unexpected to us.
"- I've decided. You will withdraw from the Guard for the rest of the day and remain loyal as my rangers."
Eh?
Everyone on the spot voiced the same voice.
Our Fifth Squad and the Knights, including Gregor.
And even the king who sat next to Sonia.
"Dear Sonia, What the hell are you talking about...!I've never heard of guardsmanship being promoted to Kintetsu!
Gregor was so confused that he tried to persuade me.
Engage the Guard as a Guard.
It goes without saying that it is an anomaly.
"Should I only do what I've heard?I don't want to touch other people's dirty things. "
Sonia said so solemnly.
"Gregor. I hear you were just snapping your fingers and watching these guys play a role in the fight."
"Ugh... That's....."
"Put the stronger, the more capable at your side.I think it's a reasonable decision.If you have any objection, say it.I'm not asking. "
Overwhelmed by Sonia's words, Gregor retreated.The wrinkles between the eyebrows deepen.He was holding his fist in disgrace.
Sonia said she'd turn her back on us.
"The reward will be ten times the amount the Guard is currently receiving.Use your lives only to protect me as a witch of light.Is that all right?
"Please wait," I said."I don't think it's an honor.But I can't accept that. "
Sonia's expression moved there for the first time.
"... can you tell me why?
"I'm a guard.Her Highness, of course, wants to protect the people of the city.If you become a nearby escort, it won't come true. "
"You seem to be mistaken.The lives of the people of the city are replaceable, but my life is not. "
Sonia said to put her hands on her chest.
"Remember that my life is the same as the life of all mankind.If so, you'll know which one to prioritize. "
"That's a word.Your Highness is mistaken. "
Ji, Mr. Sieg?
"There is no alternative life in this world.The lives of the people of the city and the Princess are just as important to me. "
Sonia looked up.
And he said he would look beyond me.
"... I'll ask someone other than you.Are you sure you want to take that from your Fifth Squad?
That was the question, and Seyla and the others looked at each other.
Everyone nods quietly.
On behalf of him, Seyla looked back with determination.
"... yes."
"... I see.All right, you can back off now.I'm afraid we never talked about a medal to the Fifth Squad. "
Sonia cut a thread of sight from us.When he got up from the throne, he went back to the room in the back.