Umarekawatta “Kensei” Wa Raku o Shitai

Mariel had been led by Remille to the reception room with her sister Chloe.

"I didn't know you were coming directly to HQ. I wish you'd waited at the Black Wolf Knights branch."

"Ugh, it's because of that. I thought I'd take a look at Wang Du. Right, Chloe?

"Wow, I'm nothing..."

Mariel chuckles at Chloe with a spare atmosphere.

Should I also say it's like a cat I've borrowed? She's probably nervous in a place like this because she has a dream of 'wanting to be a knight' at any rate.

"So, Miss Mariel - what brings you here?

"Ugh, isn't that what you already know if it's for business?

Mariel said away against Remill without breaking her smile.

Remill also answers with a smile all the time.

"No, I don't."

"Oh, oh. What if I wanted to talk to you about Alta?

"Alta - First Class Schweitz, huh? I think we've been hearing from him lately."

"Yeah, sure. In the wake of that recent situation, I wanted to talk to you again."

"... with me?

"Yes. It's Alta... Could you please remove her from her escort assignment?

"- What?

Mariel's words sharpen Remill's gaze. Apparently, I didn't think they'd make that suggestion.

Chloe sitting next to him also gives a surprised look.

Mariel grinned with a tickle.

"Surprise."

"If you say that all of a sudden, you'll be surprised. May I ask why?

"The reason is absolutely simple. I targeted Iris... The Swordsmen, could it have been? All the other stories, including those related to the organization of the Empire, are a lot of impotence. Of course, you know that's your role as a knight, right? But... the swordsmen who were after Iris, they were after Alta. When that happens, it doesn't matter at all. Don't you think the crisis could extend to the Schweitz family?

"It's..."

To Mariel's inquiry, Remill clogs the words.

- I understand more about the possibility of Alta losing his life in battle than becoming a knight. He, too, knew it and became a knight.

Therefore, I am not going to say anything about that. What I see as a problem is that the Black Wolf Knights are relying too much on Alta.

"Even local aristocrats come to my ears about the state of the kingdom. From now on, within the kingdom, we will see an intensification of the struggle for power... that's for sure, isn't it? In the meantime, as a knight representing the Schweitz family, and as a knight representing the Black Wolf Knights - that we are in a position to protect Iris. That means the Schweitz family will be there for you, Iris."

"I mean, the Schweitz don't support Miss Reinfel, do you?

"! Hey, dude, what do you mean! Sister!

It was Chloe sitting next to Mariel who responded greatly to Remill's remarks.

To Chloe, who stands up and looks upset, Mariel says with a tender grin.

"Don't panic, Chloe. Because we're still in the middle of a conversation."

"So, but..."

"It's okay, right?

"... Yes"

Following Mariel's words, Chloe nods and takes her seat again.

Again, Mariel turns her gaze to Remill and continues the conversation.

"I haven't told you yet that I don't support you. Earlier, I met Iris."

"! With Miss Reinfel?

"Yeah, you're a very good kid. I can't leave someone in need alone...... the nobleman really has a lot of kids who tend to be arrogant, except that one. I have a good understanding of where I stand and what I need to do - but I can't feel my consciousness as the most important King candidate.... rather than being unconscious. Is there any difference in that perception?

"Oh, there's no difference in that"

Remill also answers clearly.

Iris is - not interested in the position of king of this country. For a long time, that was something Mariel understood well, too.

I am not trying vigorously to gain support from the other nobles.

She's just the way it is - endorsed. Maybe that's what it should be, but she doesn't want that position herself, so it's a problem.

But I'm also considering Miss Reinfel's persuasion.

"... persuasion? Ugh, Mr. Remill, you say funny things, too?

"Though I didn't mean to make a joke."

"You know you can't, right? I can see that Iris is a very stubborn man, even if it's just a letter I got from Alta. Doesn't she seem to force you a lot?

"And... you can't deny it."

"Such a child fulfills when he tells me to be king… I would easily say 'be'. I don't think so. As I did not become a 'knight', neither will that child be a king."

Mariel had - the strength to be a knight. Besides, Remill once solicited me. But I never chose that path.

Of course, the position is completely different. But I can tell by just talking a little bit.

Iris is the type with a strong will. Mariel doesn't think that such a child would move with Remill's persuasion.

"... so I told you to remove First Class Schweitz from escort duty."

"Yeah, I didn't tell you to stop being a knight. I'm just saying I'm not gonna be in a power fight to lose."

Lost - There's no point in supporting Britain more than not being king. Others will notice in the not-too-distant future.

Iris Reinfel is an aristocrat and a girl who aspires to be a 'knight'.

Therefore, you can never be king. Where I supported such a person, there was nothing to gain.

Mariel, rightly speaking, expressed his opinion as a representative of the Schweitz family.

Mariel smiles tenderly again against Remill, who clogs her words.

"Ugh... this is my opinion as a Schweitz family. But it's not the Schweitz family."

"! Say?

"As a matter of course Chloe sitting next to me, I don't want to interrupt Alta's work for that reason either. This is my personal opinion as Mariel Schweitz."

"That doesn't mean I'm here to tell you to just remove First Class Schweitz... Is that okay?

"Yeah, then it's enough to tell them in a letter. What I have come to ascertain is not known by the letter. Illis' personality. Besides, whether it's worth supporting her."

"Miss Reinfel's worth... is that where we met earlier and found out, right?

"No, that's what I'm going to find out. So I came here to ask you a favor."

"Please, huh? If you can convince me of the position of First Class Schweitz, I'd appreciate it."

"Originally, we said... I'm sure Alta won't be convinced either. So, as the next head of the Schweitz family, I decided to figure out if I deserved to support Iris. This is done with permission from your father, who is the current owner."

"I see. So, for a while, to the King's Capital?

"I plan to stay. I just didn't come here to tell you that story."

"So you're saying please. to the extent possible."

"It's a very simple favor. I'd like you to lend me a sword managed by the Black Wolf Knights."

When Mariel says it off, Remill gives him a surprised look and a hazy look as he immediately notices something.

Mariel - she remained smiling as usual.