I was in the captain's office after my special training with Celia.
During my training, Faraes asked me to come as soon as it was over. Somehow, they want to talk about something important.
"So, what's the big deal?
"Oh, actually, I've got a assignment for you."
"Mission!?
I see. Is that why I was called in? Sure, that's an important story.
"Yeah, first assignment, but I want you to go crusade the demons"
"Demon Crusade..."
When it comes to demonic crusades, it should certainly be normal on a knight's assignment.
"This assignment will be carried out by you and the other two knights. Work with them, good luck."
The knight, it seems, is fundamental to act in an organization. Therefore, it can be said that this number is also normal. What you don't know, you should ask those knights, and you don't seem particularly worried.
But because of this, do you want me to ask the captain? There may be something important I don't know.
"Is there something you should be worried about or something?
"Hmm, good question. A boulder."
To my question, Faraes smiles. Apparently, this question was something to ask.
"Well, that's a lot, but I guess the best thing to do is trust your people...... No matter how strong a knight is, there are limits to what one can do alone."
"Trust... sure, that's important"
"Oh, a hard tie can sometimes be more powerful than a strong individual. That's what I think."
Faraes says so and smiles at me.
But I'm the first knight to see you tomorrow, but will you trust me over here, anyway?
"Well, let's talk about this, shall we go home"
"Oh, oh..."
Apparently, that's the end of my day.
After all, you just trained with Celia today.
Well, we're finally on a mission tomorrow. Let's try to keep our heads tight.
Come on, let's go.
While I was thinking about it, Faraes was finishing cleaning up and closing the door.
"Oh."
I'm leaving the captain's office with Faraes.
Then, as soon as it came out, there was a face I saw.
"... Celia? Why are you here?
There stood my beloved apprentice Celia.
Celia opened her mouth after thanking me and Faraes.
"Yes! I was waiting for my master. Because there must be no disciple to return before his master."
"You don't have to worry about that."
Celia is, quite rightly, the type who cares about that. As far as I'm concerned, it's easier to be a little softer.
"Besides, I also wanted to go home with my master and Captain Faraes..."
"Together? Is Celia also in the direction of Faraes' house?
And there are some cute places like this.
But if the house is in a different direction, going home with it can be a hassle. That's why I asked these questions.
"Huh?"
But it felt like Celia wasn't sure how to react. Was there anything wrong with my question?
"Oh, speaking of..."
So I slapped my hand as Farrier remembered. When I'm in doubt, Faraes starts talking.
"Actually, Celia was going to have me live in my house, too. You haven't told Slade yet."
"Huh? How could Celia be in Faraes' house?
"It's more convenient."
Faraes smiled, saying just that. I honestly haven't given much of an answer, but it's not that much of a concern, so I decided not to pursue it.
Anyway, it looks like Celia and I are going to be living together.
Turning to Celia, she was a little lit up.
"So, Master, please keep it up"
"Oh, nice to meet you"
That's what I say, and when I laugh, Celia laughs back at me, too.
That's how we got home.
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The next day, I was coming near the gate, the entrance and exit of the town, which is the meeting point for the mission.
Looks like there's some people here on a mission with me.
"Hey, are you okay with Slade?
When I was in front of the gate, someone called out to me.
Turning to his voice, a young blonde stands.
"Oh, I'm Slade...?
"Yeah? Oh, you don't have to worry about seniors or juniors. The years don't seem the same.
I'm Dion. He's one of the Fourth Squad. "
"Right, Dion. Then I'll let you keep it that tone."
Dion grabbed the right hand I gave him.
"I'm glad he seems to fit in. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"Oh, it's nice to meet you."
That's what I'm saying, Dion laughs at me.
In the meantime, is First Contact something like success?
"So, who's the other one?
"Oh, then I think they'll be here any minute. Ah! Looks like he's walking from the other side."
Dion was right, another person-like was walking over here. That's who I remember for once.
"... Looks like you were both here"
Yes, Lieutenant.
"You..."
It was Sona, deputy captain of Knights of the Holy Way 4th Squad, who showed up there.
"Long time no see... Amnesia Swordsman"
That's what Sona says, she's turning her attention to this one. Obviously, it's like a mixture of hostilities. Does it have that time in its roots?
"... oh, long time no see"
"Oh, you're not being smart."
"Hate, this is what I grew up with..."
I don't know what it is, but I didn't feel like being polite to a guy with this attitude. As a result, attitudes become rougher than usual.
"Uh, let's start the mission."
Between me and Sona like that, Dion comes in. Apparently, you're trying to put this place away.
They made me care. Me neither, not yet.
"Right... Lieutenant, I'm sorry. Let's just go and get this over with."
"Hmm! You shouldn't lick it. I'm sure it hurts to see someone like you someday."
I got on with it and tried to get back on track, but Sona didn't change at all. Honestly, I don't think this is the deputy captain at all.
"I'm sorry for your attitude, Lieutenant."
"... I'm not asking for an apology like that."
Apologizing in polite terms doesn't seem to sound like a deputy captain. What the hell am I supposed to do?
"This mission is a simple demonic crusade. Anyway, let's keep our minds together."
"... right"
"... Yep"
Thanks to Dion's cracking in, Sona managed to move forward with the mission. My attitude hasn't changed at all.
Thus, the three of us start walking down the street from the gate.
So Dion stopped by me and talked to me in a whisper.
"Apparently, Deputy Sona is in a bit of a bad mood..."
"... oh, I see"
"I'll take care of the mission. Anyway, let's not get too excited."
"Oh, I totally agree."
That's all I'm saying, Dion starts walking the lead. Looks like we're trying to make progress on this occasion somehow.
But by doing so, me and Sona were supposed to walk side by side. I don't feel well.
……
……
But apparently he's not going to talk to me. This will be fine for now, as there is no harm.
I said it was my first assignment, but for some reason I was going to spend it in this situation.