Chapter 53 – The Country Needs You!
“It looks like they are starting to take action in earnest.”
I sink into a comfortable chair and look at the paper.
The paper contained news that occurred not only in the Kingdom of Lumis but also across the entire continent.
To summarize the numerous news, there were only two types.
Monsters are running wild all over the place, and strange currents are flowing between countries.
“Whoa…”
A deep sigh that comes out naturally.
Anyone can tell that this is the work of the devil or something.
It makes no sense for monsters to go crazy all over the continent at the same time, not just in one place.
“In times like these, it would be better for people to unite.”
But all the news written on the paper was evil.
It looks like war will break out, who is targeting where, the usurpation of the throne was actually the work of a certain country, etc.
There is even evidence that makes it difficult to dismiss it as just a fake rumor.
It seems that some kings think this is an opportunity to seize hegemony over the continent.
Close your eyes.
Is there really anything I can do in this situation?
I decided to oppose the Demon King, but this isn’t my area of expertise.
I know nothing about schemes or information warfare.
And if that were possible, other people would have already done it instead of me, who is lazy.
“Is there a fixed answer?”
There is only one answer.
I gain strength by rolling around with beautiful women.
Isn’t there an old saying like that?
‘If you stay still, you will get halfway.’
Even if you try to go to another country and get excited, you end up with only scratches.
The atmosphere between countries is not good, but a noble from another country arrogantly interferes in internal affairs?
It’s easy to be suspected first, and if you make a mistake, you might get caught and die.
Even if I wasn’t a noble, the result wouldn’t be much different.
“Well… If something were to happen in the Kingdom of Lumis, I would have to step forward.”
No matter how annoying it is, you should throw away the trash in front of your house.
In fact, problems caused by monsters were gradually emerging in the Kingdom of Lumis.
Knock-
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 visit a nobleman like me, who seems to have risen to prominence by accident?
I think Karin would have taken care of chasing away miscellaneous merchants.
People talk about being a hero and all, but it’s all just a lie.
“You are Princess Silvia.”
“Ah… Tell them to come in here.”
This mansion, which was granted by the kingdom, is located in the capital where the palace is located.
It’s not unreasonable for the princess to visit easily.
After a while, the door opened and a smiling Sylvia came in.
“It’s been a long time.”
“Hasn’t it only been three days since the award ceremony or appointment ceremony?”
“It felt like a long time to me.”
Sylvia approaches with a lovely smile.
She naturally sat down gently on the chair opposite me.
“But no matter how close it is, is it okay to just come like this?”
She and she have been together countless times, but that’s their secret.
If you look at it from the perspective of others, you are nothing more than an aristocrat who rose to prominence through merit and a princess who will become the next queen.
“Sure. I even got permission.”
Huh···? Permission?
What does this mean?
There is someone who deserves her permission.
The Queen’s face she saw at the ceremony appeared in her mind.
“What on earth did you give for giving permission to someone who seems so picky… Or thorough?”
“I told him what had happened with Eugene and confidently asked for permission.”
Suddenly, it feels like all the blood is draining from her body.
I’m afraid to ask about the implied meaning of what happened.
What on earth should I say to get permission from that strict queen?
An ominous image appears in my head.
“Well… How much did you say? “
Trembling lips.
A cold sweat rolls down my face to the point where it feels like everything I was leisurely reading and news about just a moment ago was 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 soldiers outside the mansion.
And she answered cheerfully with a refreshing smile.
“Everything!”
“Do you mean that we even mixed bodies together?”
“Yes.”
Well… He’s the devil, and he’s a fool, so I guess I should pack my bags and run away right now.
I might die at the hands of the Queen before I fight the Demon King.
“You don’t have to worry so much.”
Sylvia must have read my pale face and assured me with a confident attitude.
She calmly thought about it, and if it had been the worst, she wouldn’t have come this far.
But even if it’s not the worst situation, she still feels dizzy.
“What on earth happened?”
I can’t imagine what kind of conversation took place between the two.
No… I’m scared to even imagine it.
I really don’t understand what’s going on.
“Did your mother like it too?”
Did you like it?
The unexpected answer makes me feel more dizzy.
“He said he had high expectations for Eugene.”
“I guess you’re saying this because you don’t know my private life.”
“I told you everything, including that.”
Ah… My head hurts.
No, she heard it and approved it?
“What she’s thinking is shown on her face.”
“I’m more curious about whether there is anyone who can hide in this situation.”
“My mother has had several spouses, so she is more open-minded than Eugene thinks.”
The queen of polyandry.
I thought she must have been beautiful when she was young, but she is beyond imagination.
“Still, I’ll only be looking at Eugene.”
At this point, I think I understand why there are rumors on the streets that I am a warrior.
It is clear that the sinister queen saw this as an opportunity to strengthen her royal authority.
You probably know from Sylvia that I am not interested in power, and it can be resolved to some extent by praising people from humble backgrounds and appointing them nobles.
Besides, if you promote him as a hero who will fight against the devil and marry him to a princess, who will challenge him for the throne?
“Whoa… I feel strange.”
“Is that so? “I feel good because it feels like our relationship has been recognized.”
Sylvia is smiling beautifully.
I’m sure she expected it to some extent and led the conversation that way.
If she was smart, it wouldn’t have been that difficult for her.
“If there is a problem, I can run away with Eugene.”
“Then I guess I’ll have to kick out all the people who are arguing.”
“I will only trust Eugene.”
Her expression, which I couldn’t tell if she was joking or serious, showed trust in me.
“I have plans today, so I’ll just leave. “
“I’ll see you often in the future.”
I guess I’ll just have to accept that this has happened.
Actually, it’s not that bad of a story.
It would be a great pleasure to have a beautiful woman like Sylvia often visit.
Moreover, in most cases, it will not end with just a greeting.
“I will visit you secretly often.”
“Secretly?”
“You don’t think there’s just one secret passage we used before, do you?”
“No way, in this mansion…”
I can hear Sylvia’s fascinating laughter in my ears.
Was it all planned?
“Ah! Her mother asked me to deliver one of her letters.”
Sylvia put down the letter with her queen’s seal and headed out her door.
“If you open this, it won’t explode, right?”
“Foot… That’s an interesting imagination. “I’ll come back later.”
When I saw her off and opened it, there was a long message written by her in fancy writing.
Her preface was, as she said, looking at me positively and looking forward to the future.
However, as she read more and more, the mood of the writing changed strangely.
“Ah… Tsu-eup… “
After reading her letter in an instant, she couldn’t help but let out a sigh.
What the Queen wanted to say could be summarized simply.
If you have a positive outlook, but are not confident in your accomplishments, 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, it’s almost like you’ve decided on a solid path.
But I don’t like it.
I want to lie around with beautiful women in a mansion, but I don’t want to be in a sweaty barracks with reports and training.
“Damn. “Isn’t there a way to quickly accumulate achievements?”
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 Loomis.
[Dangerous Orc Nest]
A group of orcs is multiplying rapidly in a cave in the mountains near the capital.
It is causing enormous damage to nearby villages, and if it is not subdued quickly, it may cause great damage to the kingdom.
This is it!
I defeated a giant wolf, but an orc is easier.
At this level, even that strict queen wouldn’t be able to say anything.
A warrior who defeats orcs and helps people.
This wouldn’t be bad for propaganda purposes.
“I was able to use this sooner than I thought.”
I look at the sword with fancy decorations.
The sword I used before was broken in a fight with Lilith, so it was given to me by the royal family.
It is said to be a famous sword so famous that it is even named 『Hrunting』, So it won’t break.
Since I am also a prosecutor, I am excited about the opportunity to test the famous sword.
“Hopefully nothing bad will happen this time too.”
