I’m Not the Final Boss’ Lover Chapter 56: Glory To The Dark Knights

Chapter 56 - Glory to the Dark Knights

I slowly swept my gaze below the podium. Nobody’s posture went slack because I was speaking; they still maintained their disciplined forms, but I could see the challenging dissent in their eyes. Rumors about had already warped and spread; the enemy I face was the prejudice within these people. I reminded myself of this and continued, “I know everyone must be at a loss because I appeared out of nowhere and took the empty position of vice-captain. I’m sure there are many rumors about spread regarding that.”

At the ntion of rumors, the complexions of the n whitened; they seemingly feared that I would dig into the source of those rumors and te out punishnts. Holding back a sneer, I wondered how much they had to hide as I went on. “But I can dare say that those rumors ca by because you all don’t know very well. I’m not one to particularly care for obsessing with or ferreting out the past. Whatever you have all said about before, I’ll forget about from this mont on.” Small sounds of exhalation ca from among the n—involuntarily sighs of relief, no doubt. I chose that mont to jump on them. “But it’ll be different in the future. I don’t mind whatever rumors that may spawn about , but I will not forgive such hearsay interfering with my goal, nor do I think it should be forgiven.”

A strong gust of wind blew then, making the flag of our corps flap violently, and my gray hair, the symbol of a support mage, fluttered along with it. It wasn’t the ti to mind the botherso sensation, though. With flared eyes, I looked straight ahead, and without any hesitation or any reservation, I shouted, “I have only one goal—to bring victory to the Dark Knights in the battle to co against the demon lord! And to that end, I don’t intend on sparing any ans or thods!”

Suddenly, Mayer began clapping and the others tentatively followed suit until, eventually, thunderous applause filled the air as if I had given a masterful speech. Hah… If I were to score my performance, I suppose I could give good points in having aid for this sort of response from them. Going on about defeating the demon lord was Mayer’s style, after all. My speech couldn’t have failed as I knew best whom to butter up.

I raised a hand, signaling for the unending applause to stop, and the sounds of clapping gradually died down. “As part of my goal, I plan to establish a special unit. You all may know about this from the rumors, but the special unit is a high-efficiency growth team that will hold priority over all dungeons assigned to the Dark Knights,” I said, breaking the renewed silence.

The establishnt of the special unit was already known, but holding dungeon priority was news to everyone. Unsurprisingly, the crowd was stirred, but I paid no mind to that and continued, “Only those with talent and potential and those deed essential to the corps will be selected for the special unit. You can refuse the invitation, but consider carefully before doing so—there will be no second chances.”

Before, the n would’ve expressed aversion, thinking that the special unit wasn’t even worth careful consideration. Now, though, everyone seed confused. The right to dungeon priority aside, it was obvious that the special unit would be given more support and power than expected, so they must’ve realized it wasn’t a good idea to simply refuse. “The special unit mber composition will be strictly decided by myself as the vice-captain. Those who are nominated to join will receive individual notices,” I added.

Those that wanted to join but had no confidence in their skills began to murmur among themselves, suspecting my objectivity and discernnt. They spent so much ti underrating and mocking the special unit as sothing no one wanted to be part of, yet now that it seed worth sothing they talked of impartiality. They were a pack of sly cretins who wagged their tongues if it was to their advantage with more ease than flipping a hand. I calmly ignored their dissent; their voices would be forgotten anyway once the special unit was established. By then, they’d flip their attitudes again to curry favor with . I needn’t bother with them.

“I, Jun Karentia, will do my best to eliminate harm, obtain everything of aid for the Dark Knights, and lead us to greater prosperity. Eternal glory be to the heirs of heroes and shields of the Champion—to the Dark Knights.”

I had declared my stance, and all that remained was to march onward. I looked to the future with determination in my eyes.