episode_0053

“It looks like they’re starting to get serious.”

I sink into a comfortable chair and look at the paper.

The paper contained news from not only the Kingdom of Lumis, but from all over the continent.

To summarize all the news, there were only two types.

Monsters are running wild in various places and strange currents are flowing between countries.

“Hoo··· ”

A deep sigh that comes out on its own.

Anyone who looks at it can tell that this is the work of the Demon King or some other being.

It doesn’t make sense that monsters are going berserk all over the continent at the same time, not just in one place.

“It would be good if people could unite at times like this.”

But the news written on the paper was all ominous.

It seems like a war is about to break out, who is targeting whom, the usurpation of the throne was actually the work of a certain country, etc.

There is evidence to suggest that it is difficult to dismiss it as a simple fake rumor.

Some kings seem to think that this is an opportunity to seize control of the continent.

Close your eyes.

Is there anything I can do in this situation?

I’ve decided to become an enemy of the Demon King, but this isn’t my area of expertise.

I don’t know anything about strategy or information warfare.

And if that were possible, other people would have already done it instead of me, who is lazy.

“Is the answer set?”

There is only one answer.

Gain strength by rolling around with beauties.

Isn’t there an old saying like that?

‘If you stay still, the middle will pass.’

Going to another country and getting excited is just a waste of time.

The atmosphere between countries is not good, so how can a noble from another country presumptuously interfere in internal affairs?

It’s easy to be suspected first, and if you mess up, you might get caught and die.

Even if I wasn’t a noble, the result wouldn’t have been much different.

“Well··· If something happens in the Kingdom of Lumis, I have to step forward.”

No matter how annoying it is, you have to throw away the trash in front of your house.

In fact, the Kingdom of Lumis was also gradually starting to experience problems due to monsters.

dripping-

I open my eyes to the sound of a knock on the door.

“Master, a guest has arrived.”

“Guest?”

Are there any guests who come to see me, a nobleman who has risen to fame overnight?

I think Karin would have kicked out those peddlers on her own.

There are people in the world who talk about being a warrior and such, but they are all just empty words.

“Princess Sylvia.”

“Ah··· Tell them to come in here.”

This mansion, granted by the kingdom, is located in the capital city where the palace is located.

It’s not surprising that the princess visits easily.

After a while the door opened and a smiling Sylvia came in.

“It’s been a while.”

“Hasn’t it only been 3 days since the award ceremony or appointment ceremony?”

“It felt long to me.”

Sylvia approaches with a lovely smile.

She casually sat down on the chair opposite me.

“But no matter how close you are, is it okay for you to come like this?”

I’ve had sex with her countless times, but it’s always been a secret between the two of us.

From the perspective of others, she is nothing more than a noblewoman who achieved great success through meritorious deeds and a princess who will become the next queen.

“Yes, I got permission.”

Huh…? Allowed?

What is this?

There is someone she can ask permission from.

The Queen’s face that I saw at the award ceremony came to mind.

“What on earth was the reason you gave for asking permission from someone who seemed so picky···no, thorough?”

“I told him what had happened with Eugene and confidently asked for permission.”

Suddenly, I feel like all the blood is draining from my body.

I’m afraid to ask about the implications of what happened.

What on earth should I say to get permission from that strict queen?

Ominous images come to mind.

“That··· How far did you get? ”

Trembling lips.

I’m sweating so hard that it feels like the leisurely reading of the news just a moment ago is a lie.

What is the procedure for seeking asylum in another country?

No… Aren’t you going to get arrested as soon as you leave this mansion?

I look at Sylvia, suppressing the urge to check if there are any soldiers outside the mansion.

And she answered cheerfully with a refreshing smile.

“All of them!”

“Are you saying that we mixed our bodies?”

“Yes.”

Hmm… I guess I should pack my bags and run away right now, whether I’m the Demon King or Nabal.

I might die at the Queen’s hands before I fight the Demon King.

“You don’t have to worry so much.”

Sylvia confidently assured me, as if she had read my pale face.

If I think about it calmly, if it was the worst case scenario, she wouldn’t have come here.

But even if it’s not the worst case scenario, it’s still dizzying.

“What the hell is going on?”

I have no idea what kind of conversation went on between them.

No… I’m scared to even imagine it.

I just can’t understand what’s going on.

“Did your mother like it too?”

Did you like it?

The unexpected answer made me feel even more dizzy.

“You said you had high expectations for Eugene.”

“Aren’t you saying this without knowing my private life?”

“That’s all I’ve said.”

Ah… my head hurts.

No, but did you hear that and give your permission?

“Your thoughts are all revealed on your face.”

“I wonder if there is anyone who can hide in this situation.”

“My mother has had multiple spouses, so she is more open-minded than Eugene thinks.”

A polyandrous queen.

I thought she was beautiful when she was young, but this is beyond my imagination.

“But I’ll only look at Eugene.”

At this point, I think I know why there are rumors going around the streets that I’m a warrior.

Perhaps the evil queen saw this as an opportunity to strengthen her royal power.

You probably know from Sylvia that I have no interest in power, and even those of humble origins can be somewhat resolved by appointing them as nobles based on their merits.

Besides, if you push him to be a hero who will fight against the Demon King and marry him to the princess, who would challenge for the throne?

“Whew··· I feel strange.”

“Is that so? I feel good because it seems like our relationship has been acknowledged.”

Sylvia with a longing smile.

She must have expected this to some extent and led the conversation that way.

If she was smart, it wouldn’t have been that difficult.

“If something goes wrong, you can just run away with Eugene.”

“Then I guess I’ll have to beat up all the troublemakers.”

“I’ll only trust Eugene.”

Her expression, which I couldn’t tell if she was joking or being serious, was filled with trust in me.

“I have something to do today, so I’ll be going now. ”

“We’ll be seeing each other often from now on.”

I guess I have to accept it since it has come to this.

Actually, it’s not that bad of a story.

It would be a great pleasure to have a beauty like Sylvia visit often.

Besides, most of the time it won’t end with just a greeting.

“I’ll come and visit you often.”

“Secretly?”

“You’re not thinking that the secret passage we used before is the same one, are you?”

“Surely not in this mansion··· ”

Sylvia’s captivating laughter rings in my ears.

Was it all planned out?

“Ah! Mom asked me to deliver a letter.”

Sylvia put down the letter with the Queen’s seal and headed out the door.

“This won’t explode if I open it, right?”

“Foot··· That’s an interesting imagination. I’ll come back later.”

After seeing her off and opening the letter, I found a long message written in ornate handwriting.

The introduction was about how she looked at me positively and what she expected for the future, just like she had said.

But as I continued reading, the mood of the text strangely changed.

“Ah··· Use··· ”

After reading the letter in an instant, I couldn’t help but let out a sigh.

What the Queen wanted to say could be summarized simply.

If you are looking at it positively, but don’t have the confidence to make achievements, join the military.

“The military··· ”

If I were from another world, I would have thought it was good and enlisted.

If you become a soldier with the Queen’s recommendation, your path will be smooth sailing.

But I don’t like it.

I want to roll around in a mansion with beauties, not suffer through reports and training in a sweaty barracks.

“Damn it. Isn’t there a way to quickly accumulate merit?”

I pick up the newsletter I was reading a little while ago and read it again.

After carefully examining dozens of pieces of paper, I was finally able to find news from the Kingdom of Lumis.

[Dangerous Orc Nest]

A horde of orcs is multiplying rapidly in a cave in the mountains near the capital.

It is causing massive damage to nearby villages and, if not quickly suppressed, may cause great damage to the kingdom.

This is it!

I’ve taken down a giant wolf, so an orc won’t be easy.

At this point, even the picky queen won’t be able to say anything.

A warrior who defeats orcs and helps people.

This wouldn’t be bad for propaganda purposes.

“I got to try this out sooner than I thought.”

I look at the sword with ornate decorations.

It was given to me by the royal family because it broke during a fight with the black release I was using before.

It is said to be a famous sword that even has the name ‘Hrunting’ attached to it, so there is no way it will break.

As I am also a swordsman, I am excited for the opportunity to test the famous sword.

“I hope something bad won’t happen this time too.”