Since it was impossible to calmly talk in the guild, Midas and Pajou led Hifumi and the others to a restaurant to eat. Pajou could use the private room, everyone went there.
The restaurant near the aristocratic area, Pluton was indeed different, waiters wearing simple yet elegant clothes led them to the room.
Hearing the na of the restaurant, Midas got cold feet, but Hifumi assented to pay.
Veteran of the Knight Corps, do not hesitate to pay in a restaurant of this degree. As a Knight, it is shaful.
Pajou, as a single daughter of a count, you will not understand the hardships of having a wife and children.
Entering the room, the Knights took verbal jabs at each other.
Though its good that you two are getting along well, Im hungry. Waiter, what is delicious in this restaurant?
Entering the room, Hifumi passed several silver coins to the waiter, the slaves sitting at his sides pretended to read the nu.
Unexpectedly gaining money, the waiter smiled widely.
Today, the stock of Bighorn at is good. It is recomnded to have it cooked with Oran sauce and stew of the Sodorant style. Red wine is also available.
Well then, get both, wine as well.
Origa and Kasha were unaccustod to restaurants of this level, but after looking at the nu interestedly, they gave their respective orders. Pajou seed accustod, and asking the waiter various things, decided her order. Midas ordered the sa things as Pajou.
Master, from your behaviour just now, are you used to fine dining? (Origa)
If youre coming for the first ti and cannot decide, get the professionals recomndation, thats how it is. (Hifumi)
First off, though unable to read the nu, watching Hifumi maintain a serious attitude, Origa felt so respect towards him.
So young, but has the character of an adult. Im a little envious. (Pajou)
Hifumi ignored Pajous smirking, as it would be botherso.
Bighorn at tasted the sa as beef. As the waiter said, the steak was moderately chewy, yet softly lted in the mouth. The sourness of the sauce went well with the ats delicious sweetness, the dish was a big hit. As for the stew, which contained both vegetables and at, had a very delicious and complex flavour to it.
Kasha, overwheld by the delicious food, asked Hifumi for seconds.
Pleasantly acknowledging her, Hifumi hailed a waiter. This ti the sa steak as Hifumis was ordered.
Kind to the slaves, isnt he? (Midas)
Pajou had a surprised look on her face on hearing that.
Be they slaves or nobles, living as a person is sa for everyone. Faces are different, genders are different, strength is different, social standings are different. Even with so many differences, theyre all the sa when sliced up. (Hifumi)
Though Midas was surprised to hear it, Pajou was unperturbed.
I too, on joining the Knight Corps and slipping into the mannerisms of the commoners, my way of thinking changed. Brought up being taught that nobles are special existences, and protecting the ordinary people is what it ans to be a Knight. But nothing changes. Being delighted at so trifling good fortune, getting unreasonably angry at sothing, crying at unexpected misfortune. Thinking about it, slaves are the sa. (Pajou)
However, please be careful about the matter regarding the Marquis. There are many fanatical people out there who consider being a noble as a special privilege. The majority of them, I think. Nobles in na like , have smaller territories where the gap between the us and the commoners is small. (Pajou)
Though people with superiority complexes are occasionally good diversions, they are harmful when left to themselves. For that reason, I think that stimulus like is necessary to knock down their conceit.
It was a joke, Hifumi continued, but the two Knights fell silent.
Master, do you wish to fight with the nobles?
Origa asked the difficult-to-ask question for the Knights.
Not quite. Its nothing to if they look down on slaves. As far as Im concerned, its only a matter of whether they get in my way or not.
Getting an answer that did nothing to reassure them, the two Knights were unable to say anything and were just relieved to know there was no hostility towards them.
Finishing the al and drinking black tea, Hifumi got to the point.
Then, let hear what Iraria has prepared.
Ee, first is the monetary reward.
Midas tensely pulled out a small bag from his uniform.
Hifumi checked the contents, there were several silver coins in it.
By any chance, is this country poor?
You should know the answer to that!
Unable to endure, Pajou retorted but since Hifumi did not seem to mind, Midas felt relieved.
It seems that the reward being given is a peerage just to keep up appearances. Ah well, not that it matters.
Speaking of Associate Knights, their stipend is nonexistent, and theres hardly any change from a commoners standing.
From Origas words, Hifumi guessed the reason for this action.
In short, keeping in your pocket is scary, but so is allying with foreign hostile country. Therefore, while guaranteeing personal liberty, giving an unimportant peerage among nobles will show that I am affiliated with this country.
Midas gulped loudly on hearing Hifumis precise analysis. True, the peerage existed as an honorary title. Depending on the interpretation, it may be seen as Orsongrande being miserly.
With it, this is to be given as a special favour from Princess Iraria.
Pajou took out a rolled-up paper bound with a red string from her uniform. Not parchnt, it was proper paper, though strangely thick.
I cannot read the characters of this country.
Opening the paper passed to her, Origa carefully began to read it.
A Free Travel permit. From the Orsongrande royalty, travel of Touno Hifumi and his servants within and outside the country is permitted. Signature of authorisation, Iraria Torie Orsongrande.
Aside from Origa who was reading, Kasha too was speechless.
Since there are nobles territories in various places, entering and leaving such places had so restrictions, even peddlers and adventurers were strictly scrutinised. Even more so if travelling to another country. Its usually said that farrs and the like spend their entire lives in the towns and villages in which they were born without travelling.
However, anyone with the Royal Familys permit cannot be stopped, regardless the number of people travelling. Its an extrely high-level protection.
However, it is only useful within this country. In a hostile country, far from not being able to enter, theres the possibility of being attacked.
To Hifumi coolly declaring the state of affairs, Kasha and Origa stared at him in surprise.
The two Knights had on bitter expressions.
After all, this is a chain feigning freedom. Telling us to be within range of your sight isnt it?
Midas and Pajou did not et Hifumis intent gaze. They broke out in a cold sweat and their wine-induced comfortable intoxication vanished as well.
That.what Princess Iraria is thinking, we do not know. But I think it is convenient for your travels
Haha..
Ee? Master?
Ahaha ! Well, though there might be soone who suggested this, the woman I saw yesterday seed to be quite pure and naive, is she capable of sothing like this? Interesting, truly interesting!
Everyone was bewildered at Hifumis sudden laughter.
Iraria, does she have talent for politics? Different from her appearance indeed. (Hifumi)
Midas timidly corrected Hifumi while drinking tea.
Iraria-sama is originally pure, our people call her the princess shrine maiden. Unrelated to trickery, this is the first ti we Third Knight Corps have been personally instructed.
But it is understandable, the event in the castle may have had a large influence on Iraria-sama. Neither the Prince nor the Queen have recovered, only Iraria-sama is working hard to manage the current conditions. (Pajou)
Seeing the two Knights trying to correct his impression of Iraria, even though they were afraid of offending him, Hifumi felt at ease.
Very well then. I accept the compensation from the princess out of respect for her loyal and hardworking Knights.
Saying so, Hifumi received the dal indicating his Associate Knights title from Pajou.
Talking to you, there is no ti to relax. (Pajou)
Seriously. Watching from a distance is much easier. (Midas)
(TN: Okay, the next few lines confused , so take them with a pinch of salt.)
You wont be bored. Right? (Pajou)
Requesting agreent from Hifumi, Pajou smiled watching Origa nodd docilely, Kasha was wearing a cramped smile. Pajous smile froze at Hifumis next words.
However, thods like these wont stop .
Leaving the shop, Midas and Pajou separated from Hifumi, since the hotel and castle were in opposite directions. Outside the restaurant, there was another presence that seed to be another Knight.
Midas, Pajou.
Hifumi, who called out to the Knights had a serious gaze.
Tell Iraria to give up. Dont even think about manipulating . Make a move only after considering everything. Move your people as much as possible, and after collecting information, analyse it well. (TN: I modified this line. Again, pinch of salt.)
Turning away from the two nodding Knights, Hifumi began to walk towards the hotel with the two slaves. The sun had completely set, relying on Origas magic to form a light, they advanced along the dark road.
Master, what is the significance of your words so ti ago?
Why does this one have an interest in everything?, thinking such, Hifumi answered Origas question.
Obtain information from everywhere, watch the enemys patterns and think of various possibilities to avoid defeat. Politics and fighting are very similar. Misunderstanding my own strength may lead to everything ending in an instant.
Suddenly understanding sothing, Origa was lost in thought.
What? With masters strength, a thought like that is just too modest. (Kasha)
Fool. Im also a normal human being. Attacked unawares, anyone will die when cut. You or , nothing is different. Only the results of great effort can be shown without carelessness.
Kasha inclined her head thinking, Even if that is the case, will Hifumi really die on being cut? Even injuring him is unimaginable.
We will go out of the town tomorrow morning and practice. I will continue coaching you two after seeing your movents and growth.
Yes, thank you very much.
Origa bowed happily, while Kasha wore a tired expression.
In his room at the hotel, Hifumi was experinting with his Darkness Magic.
First testing the storage, the bed was completely stored and then retrieved.
Are living things no good?
Trying to store a fly on the wall, it hit the Dark Hole like an obstacle. Hifumis attempt to enter it was also a failure. It felt like there was an invisible glass wall preventing entry.
Changing the idea and thinking of an image in which his arm was wrapped by the Darkness Magic, his arm disappeared from sight.
Wrapping his whole body in the Darkness Magic, isolated from sight and sound, he could not confirm he was completely hidden, since there was no one else present.
Repeating the experint while thinking of any possible uses, thinking of using other magic, were the thods and aptitude different?
Co to think of it, Origa has her staff, and that Strauss in the Marquis place generated magic with a knife.
It seed necessary to properly study magic, thought Hifumi.
A lot of enjoyable things to do. A fun life.
Satisfied, Hifumi finished up his practice, and crawled into the bed.
For a while, I will firmly train those two.
Excited with the prospect of having pupils, Hifumi went to sleep.
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