The fortress was filled with discussions about the impending duel.
As expected, most people felt that it was impossible for Altina to beat Jero... So why did the princess make the challenge?
Did she think the Margrave would hold back if his opponent was royalty?
The soldiers shared the rumors they heard.
"Will it be like a festival performance with the Margrave giving up after taking a few hits? Those who assault the royalties will be punished with the death penalty right?"
"You think it will be like that because you didn't see the scene at the parade square. I was almost pissing myself from fear when the general was angered."
"Hey, will the princess be okay?
"The Margrave said that he will take her in as his wife, so he probably won't kill her right?"
"Hehehe... What a roundabout way to propose marriage!"
"Wahahaha!"
If it was a proper duel, Jero would definitely be victorious. The soldiers were wondering whether the duel was for real or if it was a farce. If it was a real duel, then what would Jero do to the princess?
The issue of the challenge was seen as 'the sheltered princess in the palace going against the hero'. How would the Margrave handle this? Whether the Margrave will marry the princess beca the focus of the crowd.
Regis made a tour of the western zone and gathered the rumors that were spreading around.
"... Well, there is definitely nobody who thinks Altina will win."
Most of the soldiers thought they were the supporting characters with the Margrave and princess as the main cast. But that was not the case, the soldiers discussing the rumors enthusiastically were more important.
Altina issued the challenge in order to earn the trust of the soldiers. Jero accepted because the troops were watching.
How did the 3000 soldiers in the regint feel about this?
That was what Regis was concerned about right now.
It was unintentional, but Regis still thought he should take responsibility for coercing Altina. He wanted to be of help, so he needed to understand the troops feelings about this.
Regis returned to the central tower after surveying most of the fortress.
He visited Jero's chambers next.
He felt nervous; his heart was beating at a speed that alard him.
He knocked on the door painted black.
"Who is it?"
A low voice replied from behind the door.
Regis gulped.
"... This is Regis. I have sothing to say to you, Sir Jero and have co to visit."
"Hmmp... it's definitely about sothing boring."
"That is probably true..."
"Enter."
Jero opened the door.
It was a room about the sa size as Regis'.
His quarters were next door, there was another door in the depths of the room. A desk was positioned beside the door, the shelves at the corner were filled with books about law and economics.
Jero was in the middle of the room, holding a short and heavy spear.
He was topless and his body was full of sweat.
The tip of the spear only had a heavy ball shaped item, but Regis was still intimidated by Jero's aura.
"..."
"Kukuku... Are you here to poison on the little girl's orders?"
"If you are worried about that, you should watch out for Miss Clarisse."
"Ah, that is a scary one. She might really do it... She looks like a nice girl but her personality is terrible. What a waste."
"I want to talk to you about the duel..."
"It's useless to say anything now."
"... You are right."
Regis sighed. If Jero was unmotivated, there were still so ways he could stop the duel. But Jero seed rather hyped about it.
So hyped that he started training for it imdiately.
Volu 1 end
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