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

"Cleon's here?

I didn't think so, but it's not weird if you think about it.

The general commander of Cleon's lead Necropolis offensive operation is supposed to be Phyllia.

Then it's not weird that you're here for a face-to-face meeting.

Plus, Sophia, Cleon's formal fiancé and former Knights captain, is in my mansion.

I don't know what Cleon thinks of Sophia, and while I think Sophia's importance is diminishing with the dismantling of the Knights of St. Sophia, he may have come to persuade Sophia to bring him back as a valuable force of war.

Four people gathered in the reception room: me, Philia, Lucy, and Sophia.

The other side of the spectrum is Cleon and his two swordsmen, Carreria.

Sitting on a bench in the reception room, pinching the table, we confront each other.

Clarice came and said before the Creons, "Go ahead!" and place a cup of tea abusively.

Besides, there was no hot air standing, obviously serving cold tea.

Clarice stared at Cleon and tried to walk away.

Clarice is clearly hostile to Cleon.

Well, Cleon says he tolerates Arte's evil behavior, and it was Cleon who originally tried to bring Sophia back.

Besides, Flora's story says she's trying to kidnap Philia and sacrifice her demon king's resurrection.

Try from Clarice, Philia's sister's replacement, and you won't be able to forgive me.

Plus, Cleon was the central figure who banished me from the Knights.

Clarice told me she was a big fan of mine who was active in the Knights, and she shouldn't have any good feelings for Cleon in that sense either.

But Cleon didn't seem to care at all about Clarice's cold attitude or anything.

Watching us in a relaxed manner.

You know you're an unwelcome guest, and you may be deciding that there's nothing wrong with whatever attitude one of your maids takes.

Rather, it was Karelia who blamed Clarice for her attitude.

"Maid there. Would you be rude to Master Cleon?"

"Did you do anything rude?

"This man is one of the great aristocrats of the Empire, trying to save this country. You are a hero who worshipped the formation of the Knights of Salvation from the Emperor and the Prime Minister. I need you to be a little more respectful."

"The only hero for me is Master Solon."

Clarice said lightly, then smiled a little embarrassed at me.

I felt my face turn red by accident, too.

I'm not a hero.

No, it's Creon who's seen as a hero in the world.

On the other hand, they told me I was short of strength, and they chased the Knights.

That's why I'm getting out of people's mouths.

But at least Clarice tells me she's a hero, not Cleon.

That made me happy.

Carreria looks more and more flashy, staring at me.

"Such a man, unlike Master Cleon, has no special power whatsoever. I'm just incompetent because I'm an old acquaintance of the Creons and I looked great as deputy commander."

"Don't say anything bad about Master Solon!

"You're just a maid in the first place. And yet you turn to me, the nobleman?

With that said, Carreria stood up quickly and took the thin brown whip out of her clothes, swinging it with clarisse.

Some nobles wielded violence as a sanction against their servants, and among them it was the whip that was commonly used.

It solidifies like Clarice was frightened.

At the next moment, the whip had been amputated.

Because I unleashed the treasure sword Tetracord and slashed Carreria's whip.

"If you're going to hurt my servant, I won't forgive you, even Caleria."

"In the first place you...!

It was Cleon, moreover, who controlled Carreria in an attempt to recruit her.

Cleon stands up and stares sharply at Carreria.

"Karelia, we didn't come here to make such nonsense."

Cleon's voice was quiet, but Carreria blued her face.

"Also, I'm sorry...... Dear Creon!

"In the meantime, please keep Calleria quiet."

Cleon sighed, then turned to Clarice.

"I'm sorry that Carreria tried to work disrespect. This is just a heartfelt apology."

With that said, Cleon tried to hand over a few gold coins.

Quite a lot of money for a servant.

But Clarice refused it without a bite.

"I've been paid too much by Master Solon."

"I see. You're thick in loyalty."

Cleon didn't seem distracted, but seemed to lose interest from Clarice after all.

And Cleon stared straight at me.

"Long time no see, Solon, and Sophia. Whatever history you've had, I miss seeing you like this."

Me and Sophia looked at each other and nodded.

It's not that long ago that I was banished from the Knights, but it seems like years ago.

And Dr. Lucy is out of time.

"Right."

Lucy answered softly. Everyone on this scene as well as Clarice was chilling against Cleon.

"I'm not here to argue with the Solons. I'm here to greet Her Royal Highness, who will be commander of the Necropolis offensive operation."

Cleon stood up and politely greeted Philia.

"Her Royal Highness the Empress Philia, right? It's the first time I've seen you. As the second son of Duke Theresias, I'm Cleon, the head of the Order of the Order of the Redemptorist Knights."

"You're the one who banished Solon, aren't you?

"You don't sound good when it comes to banishing me. I thought for Solon, I just asked him to quit the Knights."

Cleon smiled gracefully and, on the other hand, Philia had a strong eye for Cleon.