Tsuihou Sareta Bannou Mahou Kenshi wa, Koujou Denka no Shishou Tonaru

Knights executive Notaras came to this mansion.

I think there's one possible reason.

Probably came to bring Virgin Sophia back to the Knights.

I heard a conversation with the Marquis of Gorgias at the Imperial Palace. I don't know if anyone informed the Knights, or if Gorgias himself declared to the Knights, but they've made it known to the Knights that the Virgin Sophia is with me anyway.

If the purpose is the retrieval of the Virgin, Notaras is not a welcome and acceptable guest.

However, at least Notaras is purposefully named and visiting this one.

If we are to regain the Virgin Sophia, we cannot appeal to the exercise of strength.

Sage Arte would do that.

Maybe it's because of the circumstances under which Sophia is the Crown Princess's squire, but anyway, Notaras is trying to have a dialogue with me one day.

Then paying Notaras in advance is against faith.

I told Clarice.

"Mr. Clarice. I want you to show Notaras to the guest room."

"Okay."

Clarice nodded momentously and immediately left the room.

Anyway, let's have Sophia stay in the bedroom.

Besides, Philia seems better off not letting Notaras see her either.

"Master Philia, please wait in the bedroom with Sophia"

"Why?"

"Because Notaras is not on our side. At least, it could be an enemy as a possibility. Then it would be dangerous for Master Philia to meet with Notaras."

Though I don't think it's possible, for example, it's not possible that Notaras would demand the handing over of the Virgin Sophia to the hostage.

Another problem is that Notaras is a summoner.

The Summoner summons and serves the Demon Nation as his own companion.

For this reason, the summoner is familiar with the nature of the devil and his kind, the devil.

I mean, you might find out that Filia is the devil's daughter.

I wish they were trustworthy people like Perse, but I want to avoid Notaras holding my weakness.

Explaining things around it, Philia nodded softly.

For a moment, I thought Philia might eavesdrop on my conversation with Notaras out of curiosity, but she wouldn't exactly do that.

I made tea in the kitchen. Then I went to the guest room with two cups with tea.

Clarice is asking me to explain the situation to Sophia after she leads Notaras, so it's quicker for me to brew the tea.

The rooms are quite beautiful spaces with long chairs on both sides of the low table.

In the long chair on the back, a young man with his hair cut round was already sitting.

It's Summoner Notaras.

When he noticed me, he smiled and stood up.

It's been a long time, but Notaras is pretty thin.

In the back of the thick glasses, indented eyes were visible.

Long time no see, Lord Solon.

Notaras said in a tall voice.

Due to its unique atmosphere, Notaras was a little floating among the Knights.

but one way or another, I think it's the one who understands the story.

"It's been a long time indeed. I wonder if you're here to bring Sophia back."

"That's one thing to do. The Holy Knight, Lord Cleon, is here to help, but he says to bring Sophia back."

Notaras affirmed that he was trying to bring Sophia back lightly.

Virgin Sophia is an integral part of the Knights, both in the sense of cohesion and external propaganda of the members and in the sense of pure combat power.

Again, the Knights won't allow Sophia to fall out, and they're going to be desperate to bring Sophia back.

Anyway, I encouraged Notaras to sit down and then suggested tea.

He took the time to drink it and opened his mouth.

"You're using good tea leaves. And carefully brewed. We're lucky to have the Knights of St. Sophia vice president brewing tea soon."

"I'm a former deputy chief. I was banished by you."

"I have something to say to you about that."

"What?"

When I asked, Notaras acted unexpectedly.

He bowed his head so deeply that his forehead was about to be pressed against the table.

Notaras says to me when I'm taken.

"I'm sorry. I believe it was foolish to expel Lord Solon. I'm just ashamed of my stupidity."

Then Notaras complained to me about the Knights' predicament.

They haven't run the Knights very well since I was gone.

Every chore is lagging behind, and negotiations with the outside world and the attack on the ruins continue to be unwell.

I've already heard from Sophia, but I think it's a terrible story, especially that ten members of the crew who sent me to reconnaissance died in the ruins.

When I was there, I acted first in safety, and I never made that much sacrifice.

"It's all the responsibility of Lord Alte, the deputy commander who replaced Lord Solon."

Arte.

Sage Arte is a Knights executive who tried to banish me most aggressively.

And Arte is a brilliant magician, but he didn't seem very good at running the regiment.

It is difficult to say the right material, although I think Arte became deputy chief because of the political power relations within the Knights.

"There is only one way to solve all the problems. I ask you to return to Lord Solon."

Notaras exaggerated his hands, affirming.

This was unexpected.

Summoner Notaras said he came to bring me back as well as Virgin Sophia.

I said in doubt.

"Notaras, I wonder if your true purpose is to bring back the Virgin Sophia. They're trying to use me as their outer moat. If I go back to the Knights, Sophia will go back to the Knights too."

Maybe the Knights also know that Sophia followed me through the Knights.

Maybe you heard it from Marquis Gorgias' muscles.

Notaras stared straight into my eyes.

"It's great that people think of people. It's not like I want to interfere with the future of Lord Solon and Master Sophia. And it's also true that the Knights need Master Sophia"

"I mean, I guess I meant the ingredients to bring back the Virgin Sophia"

"Lord Solon, you may not believe me, but my son was going to ask you to return before Sophia's absence occurred. As much as Master Sophia, no, more than that, you are what the Knights need! Even at the executive meeting, I suggested that Lord Solon be recalled."

"What's the result?

"It's a four-to-six veto. But the executives are all upset. If Lord Solon himself gets into the Knights headquarters and persuades the executives, the results will change. No mistake."

Notaras spoke in a zealous tone.

I spinned my head.

Is that a trap?

For example, after me and Sophia return to Knights headquarters, a Knights executive forces Sophia to secure her figure. Then there's the possibility of killing me in the dark so I won't be disturbed again.

It's an extreme story, but I think that might be about it for that sage Arte.

But there is no benefit to Notaras in doing so.

Notaras is not close to Arte. On the contrary, even though you didn't oppose my exile, you'd be relatively good friends with me.

If you bring me back and get me back to the deputy commander, you can break Arte's legs and strengthen Notaras' own position.

It is good to see that Notaras's suggestion is probably not a lie in itself.

Notaras brought up the material of persuasion even further so as to try to get inside of me.

"Lord Arte has a hell of a plan. It's an attack on the Dead City of Necropolis."

I'm breathtaking.

Necropolis, the capital of death, is a ruin by the imperial capital.

It is one of the most difficult ruins that no one has succeeded while many more legendary adventurers have challenged the offense than in the past.

They say the bottom tier of Necropolis has enough treasures to blind them, and there are plenty of resources that can be collected in the ruins.

It is also near the heart of an economy called Imperial Capital, and if this can be liberated, it will indeed bring enormous benefits.

And the Knights and Arte will have unprecedented fame.

But how much sacrifice should I make for that?

I've considered the Necropolis offense once, too, but the estimates didn't make the Necropolis offense any more realistic.

But if Arte is going to sacrifice a large number of Knights, it's not the story.

And if Arte has already disposed of the lives of the Knights, he may not be hesitant to repeat the same thing.

Arte will tell the team that he has a flat face and is easily offensive.

And the deceitful members will lose their lives.

"Lord Cleon is not opposed to this plan. As it stands, the Necropolis offensive plan will be transferred to execution. There's only one person who can stop this plan. It's just Magic Swordsman Solon. Your return to the Knights will save many lives."

I'm out of line.

True, if me and Sophia go back to the Knights and convince the executives, this plan could be stopped.

That way, a reckless plan can stop a large number of people from dying.

But I am the master of the Empress Philia.

You look at me in the upper hand, and you see Philia relying on me.

When I get back to the Knights, who's gonna protect me about Philia?

Who will be her master?

I promised I'd be by Philia's side.

I thought about what to do.

Notaras opens his eyes and presses me to make a decision.

"Come on, Lord Solon. Together, they correct the Knights to the way they should be. What you hold is the sword of righteousness!