episode_0545

The Kingdom’s 1st Knights are the strongest military group comprised of the country’s elite.

Excluding the Knights of the Arlen family, there is no one who can achieve victory against the 1st Knights here.

The fact that those people declared that they would stand at the forefront was certainly a good story in terms of military power, but let me change the story a little.

“Do you want to monopolize the ball?”

It was no different from saying that I would devour everything I could gain from this. Despite Queen 2’s crooked gaze, Queen 1 still smiled calmly.

“No matter how much Erginus asserts, there are contingency variables. Because what we are dealing with is a high evil. So, isn’t it better to have trustworthy people at the forefront when an emergency arises?”

“If you think about it that way, it would be better for Aln Beck to lead his knights and take the lead. I can say without a doubt that the Knights of Arn are the strongest on the continent.”

Instead of mentioning the 2nd Knights where her people stayed, the 2nd Queen turned the story over to Aln.

To show that it wasn’t for a power struggle. And to check the dogmatism of the first queen.

“Aln bag? What do you think about this?”

Even though the arrow came back at him, Benedick’s expression remained undisturbed.

“I don’t know if the undeserved title of the strongest is appropriate for our knights. Just this Benedick. As the guardian of the kingdom, I can confidently say that no matter what happens, it will not fall.”

“No one here doubts that. You know, right? What I’m asking is something else.”

“If you have to stand on the front line. And if you have to take command. yes. I hope it’s our knights.”

Those who knew Benedick in the past were surprised that he was so assertive.

He, whose loyalty was as high as his military power, was willing to take a step back when it came to doing what the country wanted.

In fact, if this matter had simply been initiated by the kingdom, Benedick would have respected the first queen’s opinion as he always did.

But not this time. This was something his daughter wanted and planned, and there should not be even the slightest deviation here.

I can’t let anything happen that would make Lucy sad. So I will stand on the front line. I will suppress and prevent any disaster with my power.

“Hmm.”

Did he sense Benedick’s will? Queen 1 was silent for a moment and then nodded.

“I understand. Let’s put this story behind us for now. Others, please speak first.”

“Me and the 2nd Knights. And my old family’s troops will be stationed in a place bordering the Magic Empire. If I am there, even if a diplomatic dispute arises, it will be easier to resolve it.”

As soon as the first queen retreated, the second queen spoke up. Although it is slightly inferior to the 1st Knights, the fact that it is still elite does not change, and the combined power of the 2nd Knights and the elites of the queen’s old family is clearly enormous.

In addition, the second queen herself is a warrior of a considerable level, so there is no problem with the second queen’s power establishing herself there. Above all, if you guard that place, it will be difficult to get the ball. There was no one who objected to the high man’s decision to occupy the rough terrain.

“The knights of the Burrow will also be at the forefront.”

“Are you okay? It’s a place where you have to face the evil spirit of darkness again.”

“That’s why we want to take the place. For revenge.”

The Duke of Burrow, who almost lost everything to the evil spirit of darkness last year, smiled cruelly while talking about revenge, but soon composed his expression when he saw the worried gazes of others.

“Of course, I don’t want command. I also wield a spear there as a knight.”

As even the Duke of Burrow declared that he would be stationed at the front line, there was no longer a need for manpower on the front line. The places to be avoided the most are filled first.

“We, the Kent family, will be in charge of protecting and supplying the rear in conjunction with the Count Artea family.”

“Artea will focus on supply to maintain the military this time.”

When the Kent family, which had not been active in this matter, and the Artea family, the owners of the naval forces, retreated, those who were in charge below them faced something surprising.

Second line. So, it’s a good place to take the ball without causing too much damage. In case of emergency, it is a suitable place to escape with minimal damage. It was given to those who came prepared to become meat shields.

People of great status and power exchanged fierce glances with each other.

There are many people in power here right now who are keeping their mouths shut. Won’t there be shouting the moment they leave?

“It seems like everything has been roughly decided. Aln bag. Let’s go talk for a while.”

While everyone was looking for an opportunity to speak, the first queen stood up first.

Benedick, who understood that this was a discussion about front-line command, asked for the others’ understanding and got up.

As Lucy followed him out of the room, regretful laments came from several parts of the conference room.

*

‘Why are we so obsessed with the front lines?’

As I followed the Burrow family attendant to the private room, I tilted my head as I looked at the first queen, whose every step exuded an old-fashioned charm.

‘I guess that’s the general idea. 1The queen is not a person who is obsessed with personal gain.’

Actually, words are the forefront. The real front line in this matter are those who will infiltrate inside the barrier.

Including myself, Erginus, Benedic, the Sword Saint, the Apostles of the Arts Church, Fabi, Murer, etc. Compared to those who voluntarily jump into a place filled with the energy of evil spirits and face evil spirits of darkness right in front of them, dealing with fairies that come out of the forest is not that dangerous.

In other words, what the first queen now calls the front line is the second line.

‘…uh? that. Yes?’

‘I can use the loudest voice.’

Ultimately, this is a matter of justification. And in order to gain the upper hand in this cause, the first queen desires commanding authority.

‘Then wouldn’t it be better to just give it away?’

1 There is no way for a queen to neglect command. Because I’m not the kind of person who would allow damage to the kingdom like that.

However, it is too difficult to take drastic action later. So, it is difficult to take rough action since Erginus and other big players can stop it.

Of course, I will speak out about the profits to be gained from the surrounding land and the fairy forest, but that has nothing to do with me.

‘…yes? ‘What’s there?’

Because there is. Just as I was about to ask my grandfather, we arrived at the room for conversation.

The servant who took us inside prepared refreshments and left, leaving only me and the first queen’s people left inside.

“Aln bag. I have no doubts about White’s loyalty. I even have respect for the fact that a hero like you protects the border without being greedy for power.”

“Thank you. 1Queen.”

“So, I would like to ask you directly. Why do you want to protect the front lines? I thought Baek would head inside with Erginus.”

…huh? What is this person talking about all of a sudden? Of course Benedick has to go in with us.

There is no way this monstrous power could be sent somewhere else.

“Because it has to be.”

no. hey. Mr. Benedick. Why are you answering that so seriously!?

hey! Papa with a big head!

You human! My plan to have you stand in front of me and hum from behind while you sucked my honey was thrown away!

If you leave, the loss of power will be severe! Of course, there are still a lot of monster-like people! The most reliable person is you! This is a Balbung character!

“I also want to stand by the heroes. Even though he looks like this, he’s still full of blood. I’m still dreaming of taking a place in mythology.”

Then just stay next to me! It’s okay if you have it!

Where on earth did the misunderstanding come about!?

Could it be that you took the request to dispatch the knights to mean that you should lead the knights yourself?!

You can just hand it over to Porcell! As long as there is Pocell, the de facto commander, there will be no problem in using the commander!

“But. What if. When the worst comes. Don’t you also need someone who can be that bastion?”

“Do you have to be that bastion?”

“Yes. I must become that bastion. Because we made a promise like that.”

When I tried to go forward, thinking that if I left it like this any longer, there would be no turning back, my grandfather hurriedly stopped me.

‘What’s so good about it!’

‘I’m going to have more trouble because of that!’

Well, that’s true.

Umm. Uhmmm.

Even while I was swayed by my grandfather’s persuasion, Benedick and the First Queen continued their conversation.

“Aln bag. As you know, the people of the Knights Templar do not like the Knights of Aln very much.”

“I understand. Those who compete for the best cannot be close to each other.”

“So, I have a suggestion. Aln Bag.”

“What is it?”

“If you can make the knights recognize the Knights of Arn, I will gladly give up my command.”

The first queen asked for a sparring match under the pretext of friendship between the knights, and Benedick accepted as if it were only natural.

When the whole story ended like that, I couldn’t open my mouth.