Knights, Let’s Smash Them

51 – The majesty of the cuisine of Count Rupel, where Judge Arthur is overturned and the Duke of Hebron sheds tears. ＞

The three dukes in charge of one axis of the Boliber Empire, among them, the Duchy of Hebron, which is considered the best for martial arts, has been very chaotic recently.

Earthquakes were continuing throughout the dukedom.

Fortunately, it happened near the Ardaros Mountains, so no one was hurt.

As the frequency of nearby monsters rampaging increased, the Knights of the Duchy of Hebron had to continue their campaigns for months without rest.

“Chief Siegbert Bauer, we have returned from our campaign.”

Lilia Hebron, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Hebron and the commander of the 2nd Division of the Knights of the Duchy, ‘Wolves’, raise a salute with restrained movements.

A man with white hair who was scribbling papers in the office of the knight commander shook his hand.

“Okay, how was the trend?”

“Winter Fortress is safe. The monsters beyond that don’t show any abnormalities.”

“Fortunately.”

Siegbert let out a sigh of relief as he set the monocle he was wearing on the desk.

If the forces of powerful monsters beyond the Winter Fortress were moved when all parts of the dukedom were suffering internal disasters due to a sudden natural disaster.

No matter how well-versed the wolves were, they would never have been able to deal with them alone.

A knight order that protects the dukedom of Hebron and assists the duchy.

Wolves.

In the world, it is sometimes called the Wolf Pack Knights, but the knights called them much more often by the name of wolves.

Immediately, the leader of the knights was called the leader of the group, not the leader, and the headquarters of the knights also had a unique name, ‘Irigul’.

Wolves guarding the northern border.

Lilia, the Duchess of Hebron, was also in charge of the 2nd division captain as a member of them.

The Duchy of Hebron boasts unrivaled strength among the Three Dukes.

It was to prove that she was her legitimate successor before inheriting the majesty of her father, who was getting senile with each passing year.

“Then what about the next mission?”

“There is no next mission.”

“Yes? Are there any missions left?”

“Isn’t it about time to shift? The wolves of the second division must have been very tired.”

Since the land of the Dukedom of Wonche is wide and rugged, even seasoned knights tend to spread once they go on a campaign.

Because of this, there was a tradition of guaranteeing a minimum of rest by always changing duties when they went on a campaign for a certain period of time.

“Has it already happened… ….”

“It’s already been two months since the first earthquake was reported in the Rupel estate. Enough of this.”

Two months.

Unexpectedly, time flew by.

“So that the wolves of the 2nd division can rest for 3 weeks and come back.”

“Three weeks…… ?! Are you talking?”

Usually, the Sabbath is a week at most. Lillia asked in a panicked voice, and Siegbert smiled leisurely.

“This is the Duke’s order. Doesn’t he really care about the 2nd division commander?”

“Haa, the duke is really… ….”

“I’ve been busy running around, so no one will say anything about taking a break for about three weeks.”

“But… ….”

“Are you going to turn into a wolf and refuse the lord’s command?”

“Oh, no.”

“Then, please rest in peace.”

Siegbert puts on his monocle again and concentrates on his work.

Lilia Hebron saluted him again and then turned around and left the leader’s room.

‘Well…… I just rolled too much these days. It’s almost admirable that he followed me without complaint.’

She thought as she walked down the hallway.

Grey hair that closely resembles the color of a wolf’s mane, and red eyes that look like you’ll be sucked in if you stare at them.

With her strong impression that no one who has met her will ever forget, the knights of her pack of wolves all salute her with firm gestures.

“Lee, Captain Lilia!! You are suffering!”

“Yes.”

“Captain! You are suffering!!”

“Um…… Okay… ….”

Although, of course, she is a person who values her principles. It was quite burdensome to have people staring at me like this every time.

‘I’m tired.’

After receiving the salute several times in a row, she came straight into my room and threw herself onto her bed.

As soon as she is wrapped in a fluffy blanket, her complicated thoughts disappear like snow melting.

“Three weeks of Sabbaths… ….”

She wasn’t bad to be honest. Although she tried to pretend to be indifferent in front of Siegbert, she was moved by her father’s attentiveness.

Actually, it was Lilia who was as tired as her subordinates due to her two-month forced march.

“But when you’re here, it’s like taking a break or not.”

What is rest?

It can be said that true rest is to become comfortable with body, mind, and spirit.

Lilia was the only daughter of the monarch who had jurisdiction over the entire territory, and was a very important figure who was certain to be the next duke candidate.

It was inevitable to attract people’s eyes and attention.

From territories, knights, bureaucrats, and nobles.

There was no place in the Duchy of Hebron where she could truly find her rest.

Besides, her personality, it’s clear that she won’t do anything just because she’s staying here.

Swing your sword one more time.

I’ll do it one more time.

Because I have no choice but to be conscious of others’ eyes.

In the meantime, a piece of paper lying next to the bed caught her eye.

This was the flyer she received when she arrived in Masaret, the capital of Hebron, yesterday.

If it were normal, I would have thrown it away without even giving it a glance, but it caught her attention because the strange letters were lined up indiscriminately.

When I read the contents, it turned out that a cooking contest was being held in her neighboring territory, Count Rupel.

From noble mtl dot com.

“Roupel, it’s Rupel… ….”

It was practically the same as the territory next to it, but she wasn’t very interested in the Rupel estate.

In the first place, compared to the Duchy of Hebron, all the northern territories were small, ugly, and weak.

What I do know is that a few years ago, the prestige of the knights under her command was so great that she dared to compare it to a herd of wolves, but it was completely ruined by a great expedition.

“A cooking contest, there must be many delicious things.”

Come to think of it, it seems like the last time a knight said something about the Rupel estate.

There are villages where monsters and humans live together.

It was completely incomprehensible to Lilia, who had lived against monsters all her life, so I just passed it on.

I was a little interested in holding a strange event called a cooking contest.

“The date…… It will be sand tomorrow.”

About three days out of three weeks of Sabbath, wouldn’t it be okay?

In general, it was normal to stay and enjoy the festival before or after the day.

I thought it would be perfect to go there the day before the cooking competition, watch the competition, and stay one more day after that.

‘Perfect?’

Lilia Hebron thought so.

***

‘By the way…… What’s this?’

She came alone to Peta Ronto, the capital of Rupel Mansion, and couldn’t help but be astonished at her.

A long line from the gateway to Petaronto.

It was a huge crowd.

Is this the only way to get in on time?

As soon as I asked such a question, I could spot a man with a huge build holding a large wooden sign near the line.

[30 Minutes from here]

‘It takes 30 minutes? Entering the city?’

Certainly, Petaronto was a much smaller city than Marsaret, the capital of Hebron, but it is still a city.

But it took 30 minutes to get in and out.

I can’t even get a sense of how many people have gathered.

Then, her classy-looking carriage passed by.

When he glanced around to check, the person inside was someone he knew.

He is the son of a government official working for the Duke of Hebron, to which he belongs.

‘That child is here too. It seems that the festival was held on a really large scale.’

Lilia was taken aback, but she witnessed the scene of her carriage ignoring the long line and entering the gateway.

What is it?

I was standing first, why are you letting me in first?

Looking openly discriminatory, Lillia approached the muscular man holding a sign.

She was a woman who often saw strong men like a princess from the north, but she was a man who boasted great muscles among the people she saw.

Could he be a mercenary?

“Look.”

“Yes?”

“Why are you letting that wagon in first?”

As Lillia argued, the muscular man scratched his head in reply.

“We are letting the nobles we talked about beforehand go in first. Are you a noble?”

For a moment, it became complicated in Lillia’s head.

In the first place, the reason I came to Count Rupel alone without an escort was to enjoy a complete rest without attention from anyone.

What if you revealed that you are a noble?

It may be comfortable for a while, but it was clear that the next three days would be very tiring.

“Wait…… Gray hair and red eyes…… Where have I seen…….”

The muscular man’s eyes narrowed as he checked her face.

“Oh, nothing! Forget it!!!”

Lillia was taken aback by those words, pulled her robes tightly together, and disappeared into her ropes as if running away.

Finally, Lilia Hebron, who was standing in her line, was able to pass through the gates of Peta Ronto.

It was an hour after I stood on the sign that said 30 minutes from here.

It was supposed to be 30 minutes, and then added an extra 30 minutes.

Lilia already felt a tingling sensation in the back of her head.

This schedule… ….

Is it really okay?