Knights, Let’s Smash Them

71 – Bless this wonderful coastal city! (1)

The vacation preparations were completed in an instant. Although average knights like Heinz, Barbara, and Lonz had nothing to prepare for.

In order to finish as much work as possible within the deadline, Emain and I stayed up almost overnight.

I could feel the atmosphere of returning to the Black Lion Knights after a long time, so it was different.

Of course, the intensity of work was overwhelmingly low here.

“Is everything going well?”

“When you come back, maybe you can see the essence of stout beer!”

Roger, a peddler belonging to Fisher Pepper, said with a confident expression.

Originally, he should have gone down to the south along with other peddlers while selling spices, but he was still staying at Rupel Manor, deeply fascinated by stout beer.

As far as spices were concerned, we decided to sign an official supply contract with Fisher Pepper.

He made an excuse to wait until someone from Fisher Pepper came to sign the contract formally, but… ….

I don’t even have to do this.

In addition, as much as I heard that Fisher Pepper is a company that handles spices produced in Marco Firenze’s ‘San Mariano’.

There’s no way they’re just a small spice shop, and they won’t refuse to do business with Count Rupel, who has a background with a colossus.

This just means that he liked our estate.

There really is a mysterious power in Count Rupel. Even if it looks like an insignificant northern country territory, once you see its true value, you will end up sitting down and throwing it away.

Isn’t this enough to be called the Canada of this world?

Just in time for the northern part.

In addition to the stout beer gun, a rough outline was drawn of the top companies that would supply raw materials for chicken in connection with Luchihyup.

I was finally able to shake off my luggage and fly to the Duchy of Hebron.

As it was an official invitation from the Duke of Hebron, I also brought a gift prepared by Count Dionaos Rupel and two bottles of stout beer, which were really few.

Perhaps through this meeting, the Duchy of Hebron will clearly realize that the Rupel County is gradually resurrecting.

“Where is your destination? Lord Martharet?”

“It was originally the capital, but since we said we were going on vacation, Princess Hebron changed the location to ‘Nodarks.'”

“Ah, Nodarks! I know. It’s a really relaxing city.”

Roger clapped his hands.

Nodarks is one of the most famous tourist towns in the North. It is the southernmost city in Hebron, the northern territory, and the only coastal city facing the inland sea.

Because it barely spans the temperate climate zone, it is said that in the summer, it becomes a city with tourists flocking from the northern part of the empire.

Even when I was in the Black Lion Knights, I had never visited, but I had heard a lot of rumors.

As if to prove its dignity as the only marine tourism city in the North.

Even after settling in Rupel Manor, stories about Nodarks were bound to be heard among the residents of Petaronto.

“Have a nice vacation. Anyway, aren’t you going there to receive praise?”

“I really hope so.”

“You will definitely enjoy it.”

I can’t help but look forward to seeing it so far.

“Then let’s go.”

I was escorted by Roger and left the inn where he was staying.

“Dad!”

Then, Lucy in a white dress jumps off the waiting wagon. He was the only one in the group who was already dressed for vacation.

By the way, it suits you well.

Since she’s even wearing a straw hat, she really gives off the feeling of a pure and innocent heroine.

But no one will be able to make Lucy a heroine. I will never allow it, even if it means snow and dirt!

I hugged Lucy lightly and got on top of her carriage.

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“Let’s go!”

As the coachman pulls the reins at my horse, the horse roars loudly and slowly moves forward.

Damn it!

It was the beginning of the long-awaited vacation.

***

“It is a pleasure to see you again.”

As expected of a busy season, pass through the gate with a free pass lined with so many people that it reminds you of a Rupel cooking contest.

Lilia Hebron welcomed us in front of City Hall in Nodarks when we arrived.

Not silver plate armor like the symbol of wolves, but luxurious clothes made of thin fabric.

If Lilia before had the image of a strong and dignified female knight.

Now, she was completely noble and beautiful, and she felt like an aristocratic young lady who would catch the attention of many men.

However, I could still feel his charisma in his unique red eyes and fair skin color.

As expected, he was dignified as the “Next duke” Who would be in charge of the dukedom of Hebron.

“Welcome to Nodarsk, the most beautiful and peaceful coastal city in our Hebron estate.”

“Thank you so much for inviting me.”

“Thank you, princess.”

First, I got off the carriage and Xianne and I bowed our heads at almost the same time in response.

Lilia Hebron burst into laughter.

“My father is waiting for you. Come on, eat inside. The horses and carriages will be taken care of by the Royal Guard of our duchy.”

Shortly, men dressed in red outfits who look classy at first glance appear and lead the wagon and horses to a stable near City Hall.

North Shield.

Among the 3 dukes of the empire, they were the most elite troops of the dukedom of Hebron, which governs the northern part. Despite being a general army, their skills are comparable to that of a pack of wolves, making them widely known.

No, the clothes are different, right?

Just like the color of the assistant’s hat was red, their outfits were also a passionate red that caught the eye at a glance.

It strangely meshes with the beach, giving off the feeling of a Spanish bullfighter.

Seeing that, Lonz, the berserker on our team, couldn’t hide his excitement with his mouth wide open.

“Very powerful! I want to stick with you!”

“Lonz, this is not our manor. Please be patient.”

“…… Great.”

Let’s block it before something goes wrong, Lonz bites her lip as if it’s a waste.

Looks like a crazy person.

Still, as long as he clearly distinguishes between public and private life, he won’t make trouble for his overlord, Count Dionaos Rupel.

Like that, let’s go inside the city hall with Lilia’s guidance.

“Wow… ….”

“Even compared to the imperial capital, it’s not bad.”

City Hall spreads around a beautiful garden. Indeed, the atmosphere of the city hall was different, befitting the dukedom, no, the best tourist city throughout the northern part.

City Hall Square covered in lush greenery.

There is a plaza in Petalonto, but in reality, it is different from the fact that it is only one fountain without water.

Beautifully carved statues and well-maintained artificial flowers stood out.

In addition, there seemed to be a lot of family visitors as well, perhaps because it was open to the public.

It feels a bit like Han River Park.

Lucy’s eyes are shining brightly in the atmosphere that can definitely be called a tourist destination.

“Thumping!!!”

Princess Lilia’s shoulders subtly lifted at her admiring response, and the corners of her mouth, which had been close to her expressionless expression, twitched.

In the meantime, she thought that no one would know, and even covered her mouth and smiled.

‘Yes…… It’s because the other side isn’t honest either.’

With a garden of this size, I’d be proud of it with a little smile.

Like the fact that she attended the cooking contest last time, hiding her identity, Lilia seemed to care too much about her public opinion.

After finishing such a short tour, we were finally able to face the Duke of Hebron in the Grand Hall of City Hall.

Harald Hebron.

A duke with the most prosperous and powerful territory in the North.

I had met him during the great expedition, but Harald Hebron was still strong, skilled, and sharp.

“I sincerely appreciate the invitation of Harald, Duke of Hebron. I am Cianne Valeos, the sword and shield of Count Dionaos Rupel, and the leader of the Snow Leopard Knights.”

In front of the duke, who is sitting on a luxurious seat and looking at us with intense eyes, the leader Xianne first kneels down and bows.

As I and the other knights immediately followed her and knelt down on her knees, her Harald Hebron rose from her seat and slowly approached her Xian.

“Nice to meet you, Captain Xianne. It is Harald Hebron.”

A profound sense of weight that can enthrall people with just one word.

He made eye contact with Xianne, who stood up from her bed, shook her hand, and then greeted the knights standing next to her in turn.

Let’s finally come closer to me standing at the very end.

“Looking at you again, Sir Luberne Alroy.”

“It is an honor, Duke.”

The sharp wolf’s gaze was pierced.

“I was indebted in many ways during the grand expedition, but I thought I would be indebted to my daughter after that.”

“I am not indebted. It was like that during the Great Expedition, and during the subjugation of the Toryong, I was in a position to receive help one-sidedly.”

“Still humble. These kind of people should sit in the high seat of the empire.”

“Ha ha ha… ….”

I had no choice but to laugh and respond to the words of Harald Hebron.

“But thank you. Thanks to you, a problem that has been bothering me a lot in our dukedom has been resolved.”

“Even we could not have imagined that it was a pterosaur.”

“It is said that trustworthy mages and scholars are conducting an investigation in the Larva Ecological District, so for now we have no choice but to wait.”

The Duke laughed softly at those words.

“A cause is a cause, and an effect is an effect. In the end, aren’t the ones who subdued the dragons your knights of the snow leopard? This is a reasonable reward from our dukedom.”

What he brought was a sword scabbard with the image of a wolf looking sideways, along with a small jewelry box full of gold coins.

“This scabbard is bestowed only on ‘outside packs’ that are truly recognized by our wolf pack. The Snow Leopard Knights have shown the courage to do so.”

Sianne took the scabbard with a careful hand and handed it back to me.

“However, I cannot receive this scabbard. In fact, most of the credit for subjugating the dragon was made by Princess Lilia and the administrator of Luberne.”

“Everyone in this order is honest and humble.”

At the words of the blonde knight commander, Harald let go of his stiff expression and laughed.

After that, audience ceremonies were generally conducted in a soft and comfortable atmosphere.

Aside from the subjugation of the dragon, we talked about various things about the current county.

Among them was the recently held Rupel Cooking Contest.

“My daughter has been really enjoying her festival in secret. If I have a chance later, I will attend too.”

“Even Count Rupel will welcome you with open arms.”

“And…… That, a food called chicken. Lilia praised it very highly.”

“I assure you, it is better than any other delicacy.”

Lilia responds terribly as soon as the chicken story comes out.

Even before the last breakup, she was regretful that she hadn’t enjoyed chicken properly, so it seems that she went into the ears of the Duke of Hebron as well.

Of course, that’s not what’s important.

I replied with a slight smile at the scenario that started to flow as I expected.

“I had an idea to tell you about it anyway.”

“You mean chicken?”

“Currently, Count Rupel has organized a food service association that only handles that chicken. The authority over the recipe will be strictly controlled.”

The concept of a franchise does not yet exist in this world.

There aren’t many chefs who dare to reveal their trade secrets and teach others their know-how.

It was because there were not many investors who properly jumped into the restaurant business.

“Then you must visit Rupel Manor to eat that food.”

“For now, yes, but…… There is something I would like to suggest to Harald Duke of Hebron.”

“What is that?”

“I would like to establish the first branch of our Roupel Chicken Association here in Nodarks.”

“…… !!!!”

At my words, Princess Lilia’s eyes widened.

Rather than spreading it all over the Rupell Territory, if you put one in a tourist city like this, you’ll definitely get a lot of recognition.

“Establish a branch of the Association… ….”

As this was a fairly sudden proposal, Harald the Duke of Hebron was a little taken aback.

“Father! Father!!! You must do this! No matter what happens, you have to be childish!!”

Princess Lillia started to rush.

I believed in you, princess.

I know better than anyone else that Princess is crazy about our Lupel special meal.

In fact, even though the head office has not been properly attracted yet, the original way to commit to such a proposal is to see it.

“Lilia, what the heck is that food? ….”

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“Well, isn’t there a very special dish in our Hebron territory? As it is a territory geographically close to the Rupel Counties, it will be mutually beneficial if we work together!!”

“Kuhm, uhm…… !!”

The duke clears his throat in trouble at the sight of his daughter suddenly showing a violent reaction.

Khehehehe.

How are you, Duke of Hebron?

The princess has already passed on her body and mind to us.

Now that I’ve become a fat body that can’t go back to the way it used to be.

If you want to get your daughter’s sense of taste back, will you accept my offer?