Nile terrier duke of the kingdom of Nagras.
This is the house where the brothers of the previous generation started, and among the nobles who have the right to succeed the throne, though lower. It is one of the oldest in history, but its wealth and voice are also within the kingdom, far above its 'state' compared to local nobles like the Lord Trier.
The current head is the third generation, the first grandson who opened the house. Five years since he inherited his title from his father. It is said that he governed the territory and that he was trusted by the current king. According to Cesare's information, "The reputation of the royal people is excellent. In aristocratic societies, while establishing a strong position as a royal leader, he is a loyal person who supports the royal family from a position one step behind.
It was rare for a genuine aristocrat and did not despise the commoner, and was known for his sincere personality among soldiers and mercenaries from the commoner. Of course, as Cesare says, "I'm not going to be white as long as I'm a noble," and I'm not going to be able to keep my house clean.
I don't know what the powerful humans are doing invisible. But at least she wasn't the one who put power on a hat and forced an overt challenge.
Aldis is not a crazy dog that bites all the people around him. We will not tolerate those who come in bad faith or those who take a high-pressure attitude by letting their powers speak, but those who should be respected must be treated with the proper courtesy. Of course, we don't have the courtesy of a fox that borrows the power of a tiger, and those who believe in the goddess are out of the question.
Handling "It seems to be quite good"
"Don't you like it? Is it okay if you take the role off here?"
Indiscriminately, the words are polite, but Aldis is hitting something that is well dressed by a man who looks forty.
After instructing Minerva as usual, the place where Aldis called the mansion was passed was a place like an office. Sparsely, Aldis, in aristocratic society, quickly knew who the man was waiting for.
Since he was born into the world, he has always been determined to stand on top of others, and can see the personality of others who have followed others. Despite its simple design, you will probably wear first-class clothing. Appearance He grasped the lives and deaths of others in his hands, and could see the pressure and responsibilities of his vessels on his own.
His name is Lavest. He is the current head of the Nile Terrier duke family.
Sound: "This is what my daughter wanted on her own. I don't care if she doesn't raise herself, but she's just before her wedding. Avoid scratching her face and body."
Aldis, who was hoping to find out more about Minerva's instruction, unusually curled his eyes on unexpected developments. It is a word that can be taken as a boost, even when thinking about the possibility of being scolded or getting fired.
"It's a surprising face."
It may have been transmitted to the other party. Duke Toru captured and pointed out Aldis's expression.
Unprecedented, "Naturally, a noble daughter, and a duke daughter who has the right to succeed to the throne, runs in with sweat and swings her sword with her palms hardened. Of course, many would say, `` I've spoken to the magicians around here before you came in, but I didn't get you in touch. ''
Taste "So you have to hire a mercenary like me?"
"I don't like that. Nobles have noble roles, mercenaries have a role to play. I think it's just different."
The duke was more displeased with the insulting expression of Aldis.
"Whether a knight or a soldier, whether it's a mercenary or not, is worthy of respect and those who do it should be rewarded?"
Suddenly the topic had changed to the war two months ago.
"Some people have said that they should give you a reward. Of course, even though it wasn't a formal achievement, there's no word about giving a reward based on rumors. It's also suspicious that he sent a thousand cavalry, and he witnessed not only a messenger but also a student soldier. It must have been exaggerated and exaggerated. '
The Duke himself has not shown any suspicion. He may have been helping Ardis with his background and supporting rumors before inviting him to guide her.
"It's not a battle that I wanted to get a reward for, and I would definitely like to decline that story."
Aldis did not go to battle for rewards or fame.
"I hope you get what you get."
Words to Aldis, who gave a quick prize, were spilled from the Duke's mouth with expressions that seemed noble.
"I don't have a problem with money. I think it would be rude to say this in front of the Duke, but to be honest, living with nobles, especially high-ranking nobles and royals near the center. I want to do it. "
"Is that annoying to you this time?"
This story means Minerva's guidance.
For Aldis, I'm not happy, but ordinary mercenaries should have responded differently. Many mercenaries will be rewarding enough and have no risk of life, and willing to respond if they do well to connect with the Duke.
"... I just said that I wouldn't have visited this mansion without the battalion captain."
For Aldis, however, the balance leans more towards dangers related to the aristocracy than rewards and personal security. For Aldis who wants to protect his twins, power and religion are more troublesome to turn to enemies than demons.
But apparently, the Duke does not seem to fire the mercenaries in the role of instruction. Aldis reluctantly ponders and returns to the original topic.
"Are you sure you want to visit one?"
"What is it?"
As long as he can't throw out the role of instruction, even if Minerva can't master sword magic, he has to keep teaching.
Mindfulness: To be honest, I thought Miss Minerva would make a sound in less than a week. I added quite a bit because she was a daughter, but I'm sure she's still pretty hard.
Hungry Aldis asked a long-standing question.
"Why do you stick with sword magic?-No, maybe she doesn't have to be sword magic. I guess what she wants is fighting power. I don't know what to do with it. Do you know anything about the Duke? "
If you are a Duke's daughter, you will have an escort, and if you do, your surrounding servants and servants will try to protect her. If you feel in danger, just increase your escort or invite your skills. It's still easy to understand if you want an escort like Aldis, but there's no need for a daughter to fight with strength.
Why stick to the power to fight so much? That didn't make sense to Aldis.
"It's indivisible."
In response to Aldis's question, the word returned from the Duke's mouth is too unexplained and undecorated.
Time of silence flows into the office.
The duke who spoke again spoke a word.
"Eight people"
"What are eight people?"
Aldis asks the meaning of the words just because there is no rachi.
"It's the number of people who have died to protect me"
The duke turned away from Aldis and glanced through the windows of the office into the direction of the training ground.
"Three by adulthood, four by the heir, and one after the heir. Escorts and servants who died in defense of me from those who aimed for my life. Some have lost their lives, and others have eaten poisonous dishes on my behalf. ''
The Duke speaks in a light tone. However, Aldis realized that it was only the finest of anguish that was finally pushed deep into the heart over a long period of time.
"... I'm not sure, but is nobility like that?"
Aldis cannot understand his distress.
An aristocrat who lives at the expense of one's life and life. A mercenary who has lived side by side with death, and has always lived by taking someone's life.
The duke shows positive affirmation in Aldis's words, which are not speculative.
"That's right. That's what it is.
"Isn't it possible for Miss Minerva?"
"Daughter also has the right to succeed the throne, albeit inferior. Because he is also near the age of Prince Karst, who is the first child of His Imperial Highness, he is considered a promising candidate. There is no shortage of reasons for assassinations. Two former guards and side guards have died on their behalf. One person has been dead for less than six months. "
I don't know if the assassin was sent because he had the right to inherit the throne, or because he was a candidate for the future Crown Prince. Either way, it will be true that they were targeted for life, and it is also true that some people were killed around Minerva.
Sideline: "A noble man is a human. Even though he was close to his sisters, it is natural to grieve if he protects himself and falls down with a bad blade."
"So you thought you were going to be strong?"
The Duke nods and turns his back on Aldis, looking at the view outside the window.
"It's an overturned story. I understand my daughter's feelings well. I thought of the same thing when I was young."
Confessing Staring straight as if asking for something in a distant scenery, she took her daughter's heart as if she were. Aldis, who was convinced, spoke on behalf of Minerva.
"If you are strong, people around you will not lose their lives and lose their lives. Miss Minerva probably thought so."
Aldis doesn't even talk about meaningless things.
But no matter how strong the daughter is, that doesn't mean that she doesn't have to put on an escort, nor does it mean that others don't have to defend Minerva. Eventually, humans will die before Minerva himself fights.
The Duke was compelled to understand it, and Minerva would eventually have to accept it.
The duke concludes with a glance at the windowpane, as Aldiz answers the question.
"My daughter is twelve years old, but if I have to accept reality someday, I'm still trying to make it still like it.
The duke smiled slightly when he turned around and turned around, keeping his body orientation.
Mind "I didn't expect my daughter to show me this far."
The expression contained mixed emotions mixed with the embarrassment of having glimpsed at the unexpected face of her daughter and the joy of finding a new side.