The two and eight armies returning to the Wang capital were given two days off.

but Patrick had been summoned by the king.

The place is in sight.

Patrick kneeling and bowing his head.

The king enters and sits on the throne.

"Viscount Patrick von Snakes, raise your face"

Says Chancellor Bendrick, who refrains from taking sides.

"Ha!"

Respond briefly, face up Patrick.

"In the absence of a report on this case, it is likely that it would have been a major problem. He noticed well and reported it to me. Therefore, take the reward.

Prime Minister, inventories. "

To the king's words, the Chancellor nods and reads out one piece of paper.

"One, recite Viscount Patrick von Snakes to the Earl.

One, the rest of the former Viscount Harter territory shall be the Earl of Snakes territory.

One, Count Patrick von Snakes, to be lieutenant colonel.

That's it! "

Patrick is

"Thank you for your happiness, Your Majesty, and for the good of your people."

And answer.

The nodded king,

"Later, Patrick. This is a reward from Washi. Take it."

And, when he signals the Chancellor, the Chancellor brings a small crate in front of Patrick.

That's a crate a little bigger than the palm.

"Ha ha."

I say and receive.

"Hmm. Encourage me! Oh, yeah, Patrick."

"Ha!"

"You, you haven't filed for the family crest yet, have you? I made up my mind to apply instead!

And the king, who grinned and laughed, withdrew from the sight.

Patrick is

Oh, I did.

And he was sweating inside.

Patrick, who resigned during the gaze, sat on the bench in the courtyard of the royal castle and opened the lid of the crate.

"What's this?

There, a bracelet in the shape of a snake fitted.