Translator: SFBaka
Editor: Thors Stone
How unbelievable. Is that truly what happened?
Yes. I was also quite surprised that things went as well as they did that day. Dragons are apparently very smart creatures. As Ive witnessed, they can even understand human language.
Hou. And just how did you manage to assist the dragon in its battle with another of its kind then?
I managed to land a hit on one of the enemy dragons eyes with a Fla Arrow spell. Perhaps I managed to land a critical hit by complete chance because that dragon fell down after that one hit.
Fine then. I have already made my people transcribe the conditions you proposed in this contract. Go ahead and confirm the docunts, then sign them.
The marquis then went to inspect the dragon fangs that were retrieved by the castle chamberlains earlier. The fangs were placed on a luxurious-looking large table within the office and ended up being displayed similar to items in a museum exhibit.
I gave the contract docunts that were handed to a once-over and found nothing wrong with the terms written on it. It properly stated that I was allowed to reclaim land within the Great Demon Forest without any particular restrictions and make them a part of my territory as a kingdom nobleman of this kingdom. There were no weird clauses added either. Just like the baron told , the king has already signed the docunts in advance.
A quill pen and ink bottle were available at the guest lounge within the office, so I went ahead and borrowed them to write Alan on the two contract docunts. An official surna will only be given to once Ive been conferred a title by the king in the investiture ceremony.
The marquis finished checking out the dragon fangs and sat back down on the sofa. He then checked out the contracts after I handed them back. I suppose hes checking if I used the sa signature on both docunts.
Very well. Here, take it. That is your copy.
The marquis then tossed one of the docunts in my direction. I managed to catch it just before it hit the floor.
My utmost gratitude, Your Lordship.
According to Cleria, anything that was related to the king should be treated with great care, but whats with this guy tossing around a docunt signed by the king like it was re waste paper? Maybe the customs were different in this country. Im really not sure.
You may go.
Yes, please excuse us.
It looks like my audience with the marquis was finally over. I thought it would be a lot worse than that after the barons warnings.
I and the baron imdiately left the room in order to avoid being seen as rude. A single chamberlain was waiting for us in the hallway outside.
Please follow .
It looks like we wont be leaving just yet huh. The chamberlain brought us to what appeared to be a small eting room on the castles first floor.
Good day, gentlen. My na is Zard and I currently serve as this kingdoms master of ceremonies. Its a pleasure to et you both, Baron Volker, Alan-sama.
Since hes addressing as Alan-sama, I suppose this person was a commoner.
The lord marquis has instructed to brief you regarding the kingdoms future arrangents for you, foremost of which is the confernt ceremony.
Ill be in your care.
First, you would have to decide what you are going to use as the na of your noble house. You dont have to decide on one right now, but we would like you to have a na ready by tomorrow.
I understand.
Next is the pattern that will be used in your official coat of arms. You will have to provide us with one by tomorrow as well.
Minister Zard, do you not think it unreasonable to ask Alan-dono to decide on his coat of arms by tomorrow as well?
No, baron. Its fine. Weve already decided on one for the most part after all.
If you say so, Alan-dono.
Yep. What well use as our coat of arms was already decided. Or rather, there can be no other choice except for that.
Alright then. Please put the family na and coat of arms youve decided to use on these pieces of paper and bring it to this workshop by tomorrow. Weve already inford the workshop in question beforehand, so theyll be expecting you.
I was then handed two sheets of blank paper. One piece of paper had a blank space where I could write the family na and draw the pattern for the coat of arms symbol we were going to use, while the other had the na of a workshop written on it together with a hand-drawn map.
Alright then. Your title confernt ceremony and celebration banquet will be held five days from now, Alan-sama. So before the occasion, it would be best if you could procure clothes that are, well
I understand sir.
I suppose hes trying to tell to get clothes that are more fitting for a noble. Five days from now huh. It looks like well be getting this done earlier than I expected.
This is our schedule for the occasion. Please be sure to co to the castle by the designated ti.
I was given sothing that seed to be a ceremony program. The confernt ceremony was set to take place in the castle at four in the afternoon but we were supposed to call in by twelve noon. It also listed a couple more points to note. This certainly would help a lot.
Do you have any questions?
No, nothing in particular, sir.
I and the baron were led by the chamberlain once more and brought back to the castle courtyard where our carriage was parked with Dalshim and the barons attendant waiting for us.
When Dalshim saw that we were back, he displayed a relieved expression.
I boarded our carriage together with the baron and we headed back to the inn. Phew. That was a bit nerve-wracking after all.
Its great that the audience ended without incident.
It was surprisingly quick and simple.
The marquis did say he already dispatched his own n to Gantz in order to confirm the facts themselves. He is probably waiting for their report. I was told they will be returning from Gantz soon.
I see. So thats the case huh.
Im grateful that the baron trusted enough to tell this piece of info.
So the marquis was the type to act after properly confirming the facts himself huh. I guess thats just to be expected of a countrys pri minister.
After arriving back at the inn, I thanked the baron for his help and sent him off soon after. While we were riding in the carriage, the baron told his mansion in the capital was actually a walking distance away from the inn we were staying at. Before he departed, the baron invited over to visit his mansion after the ceremony.
As usual, my party and the rest of the Clan mbers were already waiting at the inns dining hall, so I told them everything that happened during the castle audience.
I told them about my impressions of the castle, my audience with the marquis, the contract he had sign, and the thing about our coat of arms.
Thats how it is, everyone. For the ti being, we need to prepare a set of clothes that is fit to be worn in the confernt ceremony, and we also have to decide on the family na and our coat of arms by tomorrow.
I already thought that would be the case, so I gathered information regarding the most reputable clothing store here in the capital for you. It seems to be a purveyor to high-ranking aristocrats. Since youll need the outfit delivered in five days, I think it would cost you more than usual though
Good work, Katolle. Well, we have no choice but to pay the additional premium fee. Please take to that shop later.
Understood.
Well go with you. Sohow, I feel like youd purchase weird-looking clothing if we left the choice to you, Alan. Leaving that aside, your official surna will be Corinth, but what about the coat of arms?
Oh, about that. Ive already decided on what design to use. Im sorry everyone, but I will have to insist on using my design for the coat of arms.
But of course. It will be the Corinth Houses official coat of arms, so it goes without saying that you have the final say, Alan.
Of course, the design Im gonna use was the emblem of the Human Galactic Empire. Theres no other choice but that. After all, Iris warned that if I used another design for our coat of arms and the national flag, theres a possibility that I might get accused of the cri of rebellion against the empire.
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