Knights, Let’s Smash Them

85 – Superstar Knight (4)

“Elf said to become a knight!? Is that elf insane!?”

Is that surprising? No fuss, oily resin.

—There was no one among the retainers who thought that. I was worried that rumors would spread that I had explained this well starting with me, who had just heard the news.

It wasn’t just the retainers who looked bewildered.

The only lord of the knights, Count Dionaos Rupel, who reigns over the vassal, also asked me over and over again if he thought I had heard it wrong.

“Is that true, magistrate?”

“Yes. It is true without any lies. According to the guidance of the spirits, they said they would settle down in Petalonto for some time.”

“I can’t believe it even after hearing it.”

The retainers could not fully accept the fact that an elf, especially a diamond-class adventurer, would voluntarily crawl into the Knights of the Earl’s Territory on the outskirts of the empire.

But Nara would have been like that too.

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You may have resented that it was something that could never happen. I mean, who are you kidding?

But wow! There is no such thing as absolute!

“…… What do you think, Captain?”

Count Rupel’s gaze turned to Xianne, who was sitting next to me.

She woke up from a huge oversleep today, and as soon as she opened her eyes, she heard the news that an elf wanted to join the knights, and she was confused.

Of course, he regained his composure after listening to my explanation before falling into a more extreme panic.

Anyway, he’s my immediate superior and the head of the Knights. Above all, she is the co-guardian of Lucy, the biggest reason Regius settles in Petalonto.

You should know in advance.

Absolutely not because I think I’ll be ripped off if I say it later.

– Regius offered to be her tutor. No matter how half-human, half-dragon, as long as dragon blood flows, wouldn’t it be better for elves to educate them rather than humans?

-Umm…… !!

Xian Ne seemed to think for a moment, then she nodded her head as if she couldn’t help it.

-That can’t be helped! Yes. Luberne is right.

-But why are you smiling faintly?

-Ah, ah!? This lip corner is the main book!

Xian Ne hurriedly slapped her on the mouth.

Yes…… Xianne will have a hard time too. Lately, I’ve noticed a slight hint that Lucy isn’t listening to her.

Almost resident in her office, it’s like a drug that keeps Xi’an from concentrating on her natural grooming duties.

I, too, who constantly pester me to play with him or watch him whine about being hungry, sometimes have a bad night.

So today I just left it to play outside.

However, if she had a private tutor, she would be able to escape the pain of childcare to some extent.

Although she and I took us in as adopted daughters, this is really a responsibility without pleasure.

I definitely felt it while taking Lucy.

That all mothers and fathers in the world are great.

-I really don’t know what to do when puberty comes later.

-Just thinking about that makes me dizzy.

-I needed someone to act as an educator anyway. We are guardians and knights, not teachers.

-If he becomes an educator, it will be of great help in shaping his character in the future.

Half-human, half-dragon daughter’s puberty. I suddenly imagined Lucy like that.

Right now, whenever he sees me, he smiles brightly and often shows aegyo.

At some point, they put a nameplate in front of the door saying ‘Knock and come in’, and if you ask them to eat, they won’t come out later… ….

Every time I see you, I say hello, and act rudely…….

In addition to that, he conspired to play bad pranks with the children of Petalonto. Like lighting a smoking candle with a breath. Like daddy accidentally shooting dragon fear at me…….

-Kwaaa!!!!!!

– Why, why! Suddenly!?

-I lifted the curtain and peeked into the future…… There was only ruin.

Absolutely not.

I had to prevent my little and precious Lucy from falling like that.

As Lucy’s appearance has already surpassed the age of 7 and started to look like a 12-year-old elementary school student, there is a need for systematic education.

“In the end, isn’t Siane, the leader, the person to lead? Do you think it is acceptable to accept this elf as a knight of the Order?”

“I agree.”

When Xi’an Ne, who wanted to be freed from childrearing, officially gave her consent, the other retainers of hers also began to waver a little.

“If you think about it, it might not be so bad…….”

“Originally, elves are a race that does not become loyal or dependent on others’ will. I don’t know what his intentions are, but it will definitely have a positive effect on the Count’s reputation.”

To be honest, if a diamond-level elf adventurer joins the knights first, that alone will raise the status of not only the knights but also the county.

A diamond adventurer has stepped into the knights who seemed to have nothing to do with it until now?

There is no rumor that raises the flag of the knights and the territory they serve as much as this one.

The retainers accepted the situation roughly and eventually allowed Regius to be recruited, saying that there was nothing they could do about it.

Earl Rupel still seemed worried about something.

“Do you have any other problems?”

“That’s not true. Still, isn’t he the lord of a domain? Even if I don’t think the elf approached with a disturbing intention, as a lord, I need to know why he wants to join the Snow Leopard Knights.”

I kept my mouth shut at the Count’s words.

Of course, if I said that I immediately discovered Lucy’s identity, Count Rupel would of course agree and move on.

Unfortunately, this was the place where all the retainers gathered.

The only people in the county who know about Lucy’s identity are Cianne, I, and Count Rupel himself.

Because security had to be thoroughly protected.

“I will investigate the matter separately and report it in detail.”

“Please.”

Earl Rupel said that and knocked on the small bell placed in front of his seat.

Glaring—.

A refreshing metallic sound echoes throughout the conference hall.

“Let’s wrap up this agenda here, and have you finished verifying other article candidates?”

“Yes, it is. It matches the documents submitted by the Lubern Administrator.”

The constable nodded. Although there are definitely aspects that don’t suit me, he is sure and thorough when it comes to handling work.

“I must prepare for the swearing-in ceremony. Conferment of a knighthood right after being appointed a baron…… I never thought that a day like this would come again in Rupel Manor.”

Count Rupel said with a faint smile on his face.

“Once again, your word has been fulfilled, Sir Luverne Alroy.”

***

“…… Never be afraid in front of your enemies. Always tell the truth.”

Earl Rupel, dressed in armor, spoke in a grave voice. He feels it again and again, but the heavily armed Count Rupel is really cool.

It’s a gisappong, but it’s long since disappeared.

Looking at him standing proudly, wearing shiny silver iron armor, the taste of mulberry that had faded came up subtly.

“Knights, kneel.”

Sianne, who was standing next to the Count, pulled out her sword and spoke. Those who attended her ordination all bent one knee and sat down.

Shortly, from Regius, who was standing on the far right, to Arendt, who was an Imperial Ranger, the Count slammed their shoulders with a sword and declared that they had become Rupel’s knights.

Of course, since Squire is not yet an official knight, the same ritual as before was not performed.

Doing that to another eight people just looks ridiculous.

“With this, I will declare that you have become Rupel’s sword and shield. Please do well in the future.”

After all four knights were appointed, Count Dionaos Rupel took up his sword.

Finally.

The Knights of the Snow Leopard officially had ten knights, eight squires, and one magistrate.

Still, the total number of members barely exceeded 20.

Still, it will be much better than the days when there were only six of us.

As a knight priest, decart will also serve as religious advisor to the knights.

The Fallen Knight Liberio came from the Eastern Territory, the Marquis of Karahan.

Irfin was a knight candidate in the Duke of Howl.

Former Imperial Ranger, Andrei.

Regius, an elf and diamond level adventurer.

“Stand up, knights.”

I stood up proudly from my seat and saw the newcomers to the Knights facing Count Rupel. Just looking at him makes his chest feel magnificent.

How long have you been suffering from manpower shortage? It is impossible to organize even a team of 3, which is the smallest unit of a team of knights, so if an incident occurs somewhere, the days of rushing in and handling the work are over.

I am truly impressed.

And so, one last time, Judge Arthur Tarantino slaps the cover of the Imperial Code.

“All the ceremonies of the ceremony have been completed.”

Poo woo woo woo ─.

The sound of the magnificent horns raised by the soldiers filled the garden of the count’s residence where the ceremony was held.

All official events are over.

Along with the other knights, I approached the people who were now a new family.

Now then, what is left?

Of course, the only thing left to do is to make friends.

Today is a dinner party.

Everyone in the Snow Leopard Knights can attend!

…… That day, Petalonto’s Balgroud Tavern received 19 drunken patrons.

Two broken tables and twelve glasses were a bonus.