After I told everyone to grow up at the last representatives’ meeting, suddenly the details stopped coming up.
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It’s a good thing… we can’t afford to have an information blackout.
But it’s not a good idea to get involved carelessly.
For the time being, I’ll just sit on the sidelines and ask each department to report the number of difficult issues that have arisen.
Instead, let’s take care of the top priority.
We need to move Dorius while my trick is still in effect.
So I’ll call Charles.
When Charles was called, he looked at me with interest.
“Do you plan to do something, my lord?”
“Yes, I’m going to push Dorius back. Make sure that the beastmen prisoners know what to expect. In any case, if the enemy attacks, you will need to move your army.”
“When you say army, you don’t mean only knights?”
“Yes, a mixed-race fighting force will be the main force. From now on, the Knights will be a raiding force.”
When Charles heard this, he pondered a bit.
“What’s wrong? Are you having trouble organizing your troops?”
Charles shook his head lightly.
“I think it would be better to leave the Knights to someone else and let me take care of the whole army.”
“Yes, I’ll leave it to Sir Rossi. You don’t have to tell me.”
“I’m stepping down as Knight Commander and letting Robert take over. Even if you say that you will leave it to me… it will be impossible for me to decide on the personnel of the Order on my own.”
I couldn’t help but chuckle at that, too.
“That’s true…then please arrange it that way. I’ll leave the selection of the vice-commander to the new commander. From now on, the head of the Military Ministry will also appoint the Knight Commander…”
Charles interrupted me unusually.
“I think that would be premature. Besides, knights are different from soldiers. In addition to that, they will all be discouraged if we don’t have an appointment ceremony from my lord. You should be a little more aware of your own value and weight. You are not replaceable, you know.”
Mil and Kiara were nodding vigorously.
It’s not a good situation… I scratch my head.
“I’ll try to be more aware of that in the future. But, it’s in my nature.”
“I’m not asking you to be like those lords out there. But to be considerate in your own way.”
No, this battle is unwinnable.
I raised my hands in a pose of surrender.
“I understand… I will follow your advice.”
Charles grinned.
“That’s good, I will proceed with the selection of the people, and leave the preparations for the appointment ceremony of the Knight Commander to you. “
“No, if that’s the case, you won’t have an appointment ceremony, Sir Rossi.”
Charles looked at me in astonishment.
“I thought you were going to follow my advice? It is important for a knight to be clear about who his appointee is. You owe me for not having my appointment ceremony.”
Charles said and walked out.
No, you just don’t like the ceremony either…
I sighed and looked at Kiara.
“Kiara, please inquire with the head family about the procedure for the knight commander appointment ceremony. It was already Sir Rustico by the time I was born, you know.”
Kiara nodded with a wry smile.
“I understand, we can use the original method to determine the Ravenna style. Naturally, I’ll ask brother to join us.”
Mil also stood up.
“I’m in!”
It’s okay, because there’s no way I’m not going to let Mil participate…
“T-Then… let’s deal with this matter after we receive the documents from the head family. I’m going to go out for a bit.”
Mil looked at me with a frown.
“Al, you’re not going to run away, are you?”
“No, I’m going to go file a complaint with the root of all evil.”
I ignored the blank stares from both of them and left the room.
I went to the ill-natured grandma Magali’s place.
When the ill-natured grandma Magali looked at me, she smiled like she had been waiting for me.
“Oh, you’re early.”
I was puzzled.
“I wish you would stop throwing bombs in anticipation of the outcome.”
“Oh… so you were going to hold it back after the trick was set and their opinion on you had reached the level of faith?”
That’s a bit over the top.
I shrugged my shoulders.
“I don’t think my reputation will rise to that level.”
The ill-natured grandma Magali looked at me in astonishment.
“You have such a low self-esteem that it’s shocking. I’d say it’s much better than the other way around, but it’s too unbalanced. I don’t think that’s going to end well for you.”
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Everyone around me seems to overestimate me.
“Is that so?”
The ill-natured grandma Magali finally began to sigh.
“You don’t know yourself. But at least from my point of view, as a participant, everyone’s attitude toward you is one step ahead of faith.”
I scratched my head.
It’s hard to argue with my subjective point of view when I’m confronted from that point of view.
But aren’t you toying with the idea of faith?
“I don’t want faith, though…”
“Well, you’d better give up. Maybe it’s your low self-esteem that keeps you from embracing the Ardelheid?”
So you haven’t given up yet… and it’s not because of that.
“No, I prefer to give my all to one person rather than love more than one.”
“They say heroes love colors. You’re not that kind of guy… the same goes for that low self-esteem of yours.”
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I’m not a hero.
I’m missing an important part to be a hero.
“You’re not a hero. I don’t have the essential elements.”
“Well, from the look on your face… I’m guessing it’s not lust…”
I chuckled to myself.
“It’s the fighting spirit. The ability to take risks and go on the offensive. When the results are bad, you can choose another bold move without fear. And… when there is peace, you lose your place. Such energy for conflict is something I lack.”
That’s the part I lack the most.
I can’t make a risky choice unless I’m backed into a corner.
Even war doesn’t suit me.
Even Churchill, who is considered a hero among politicians, got involved in wars when he was young.
When World War II was about to end, he was so full of fighting spirit that he felt like killing himself.
I’m the complete opposite.
I’m more like Chamberlain, Churchill’s predecessor, who was beaten to a pulp after the war started.
“I see… but you are the third son of a great aristocrat who is easygoing if you keep your mouth shut. However, you are voluntarily acting as the feudal lord of the frontier. You don’t fight in direct combat, but you have plenty of fighting spirit outside of it. I’m surer you don’t think that direct combat is the only way to fight.”
The only reason I’m a feudal lord is because I wanted a place for people like Mil and Kiara.
It started with a reincarnation, and I was just driven to see what the apostles did on their pilgrimage.
I can’t tell this story to others… so they see me as building an ideal world if they like.
I can’t help but feel that things are not going well in many places these days…
“You seem to be analyzing me quite a bit, but am I really that interesting?”
Ill-natured grandma Magali looked at him distantly.
“No, you remind me of my son… who really believed in the pretext and died trying to protect it.”
It’s no wonder if she had a son.
I think she used to be quite beautiful.
She would have had no trouble finding a man to woo.
And unless the apostles’ descent was near, the marriage rate in this world would be quite high.
“Do we look so much alike?”
The ill-natured grandma Magali sniffed.
“Don’t be ridiculous, my son was much more handsome and cute than you.”
I’m not talking about his looks.
“I’m sure you’re very fond of your son, Madam Plunkett. “
“You said too much. My son was a knight, just like me. I’m sure you know what a knight is.”
“Loyal to your lord, protecting the powerless.”
The ill-natured grandma Magali laughed at the ridiculousness of it all.
“Yes, on the surface, that is.”
Now it’s the old story of the ill-natured grandma Magali.
I’m sure it’s not just an old story, I guess it’s a story to warn me.
I’m not aware of it, but… am I that prone to danger?
After I told everyone to grow up at the last representatives’ meeting, suddenly the details stopped coming up.
Sponsored Content
It’s a good thing… we can’t afford to have an information blackout.
But it’s not a good idea to get involved carelessly.
For the time being, I’ll just sit on the sidelines and ask each department to report the number of difficult issues that have arisen.
Instead, let’s take care of the top priority.
We need to move Dorius while my trick is still in effect.
So I’ll call Charles.
When Charles was called, he looked at me with interest.
“Do you plan to do something, my lord?”
“Yes, I’m going to push Dorius back. Make sure that the beastmen prisoners know what to expect. In any case, if the enemy attacks, you will need to move your army.”
“When you say army, you don’t mean only knights?”
“Yes, a mixed-race fighting force will be the main force. From now on, the Knights will be a raiding force.”
When Charles heard this, he pondered a bit.
“What’s wrong? Are you having trouble organizing your troops?”
Charles shook his head lightly.
“I think it would be better to leave the Knights to someone else and let me take care of the whole army.”
“Yes, I’ll leave it to Sir Rossi. You don’t have to tell me.”
“I’m stepping down as Knight Commander and letting Robert take over. Even if you say that you will leave it to me… it will be impossible for me to decide on the personnel of the Order on my own.”
I couldn’t help but chuckle at that, too.
“That’s true…then please arrange it that way. I’ll leave the selection of the vice-commander to the new commander. From now on, the head of the Military Ministry will also appoint the Knight Commander…”
Charles interrupted me unusually.
“I think that would be premature. Besides, knights are different from soldiers. In addition to that, they will all be discouraged if we don’t have an appointment ceremony from my lord. You should be a little more aware of your own value and weight. You are not replaceable, you know.”
Mil and Kiara were nodding vigorously.
It’s not a good situation… I scratch my head.
“I’ll try to be more aware of that in the future. But, it’s in my nature.”
“I’m not asking you to be like those lords out there. But to be considerate in your own way.”
No, this battle is unwinnable.
I raised my hands in a pose of surrender.
“I understand… I will follow your advice.”
Charles grinned.
“That’s good, I will proceed with the selection of the people, and leave the preparations for the appointment ceremony of the Knight Commander to you. “
“No, if that’s the case, you won’t have an appointment ceremony, Sir Rossi.”
Charles looked at me in astonishment.
“I thought you were going to follow my advice? It is important for a knight to be clear about who his appointee is. You owe me for not having my appointment ceremony.”
Charles said and walked out.
No, you just don’t like the ceremony either…
I sighed and looked at Kiara.
“Kiara, please inquire with the head family about the procedure for the knight commander appointment ceremony. It was already Sir Rustico by the time I was born, you know.”
Kiara nodded with a wry smile.
“I understand, we can use the original method to determine the Ravenna style. Naturally, I’ll ask brother to join us.”
Mil also stood up.
“I’m in!”
It’s okay, because there’s no way I’m not going to let Mil participate…
“T-Then… let’s deal with this matter after we receive the documents from the head family. I’m going to go out for a bit.”
Mil looked at me with a frown.
“Al, you’re not going to run away, are you?”
“No, I’m going to go file a complaint with the root of all evil.”
I ignored the blank stares from both of them and left the room.
I went to the ill-natured grandma Magali’s place.
When the ill-natured grandma Magali looked at me, she smiled like she had been waiting for me.
“Oh, you’re early.”
I was puzzled.
“I wish you would stop throwing bombs in anticipation of the outcome.”
“Oh… so you were going to hold it back after the trick was set and their opinion on you had reached the level of faith?”
That’s a bit over the top.
I shrugged my shoulders.
“I don’t think my reputation will rise to that level.”
The ill-natured grandma Magali looked at me in astonishment.
“You have such a low self-esteem that it’s shocking. I’d say it’s much better than the other way around, but it’s too unbalanced. I don’t think that’s going to end well for you.”
""
Everyone around me seems to overestimate me.
“Is that so?”
The ill-natured grandma Magali finally began to sigh.
“You don’t know yourself. But at least from my point of view, as a participant, everyone’s attitude toward you is one step ahead of faith.”
I scratched my head.
It’s hard to argue with my subjective point of view when I’m confronted from that point of view.
But aren’t you toying with the idea of faith?
“I don’t want faith, though…”
“Well, you’d better give up. Maybe it’s your low self-esteem that keeps you from embracing the Ardelheid?”
So you haven’t given up yet… and it’s not because of that.
“No, I prefer to give my all to one person rather than love more than one.”
“They say heroes love colors. You’re not that kind of guy… the same goes for that low self-esteem of yours.”
""
I’m not a hero.
I’m missing an important part to be a hero.
“You’re not a hero. I don’t have the essential elements.”
“Well, from the look on your face… I’m guessing it’s not lust…”
I chuckled to myself.
“It’s the fighting spirit. The ability to take risks and go on the offensive. When the results are bad, you can choose another bold move without fear. And… when there is peace, you lose your place. Such energy for conflict is something I lack.”
That’s the part I lack the most.
I can’t make a risky choice unless I’m backed into a corner.
Even war doesn’t suit me.
Even Churchill, who is considered a hero among politicians, got involved in wars when he was young.
When World War II was about to end, he was so full of fighting spirit that he felt like killing himself.
I’m the complete opposite.
I’m more like Chamberlain, Churchill’s predecessor, who was beaten to a pulp after the war started.
“I see… but you are the third son of a great aristocrat who is easygoing if you keep your mouth shut. However, you are voluntarily acting as the feudal lord of the frontier. You don’t fight in direct combat, but you have plenty of fighting spirit outside of it. I’m surer you don’t think that direct combat is the only way to fight.”
The only reason I’m a feudal lord is because I wanted a place for people like Mil and Kiara.
It started with a reincarnation, and I was just driven to see what the apostles did on their pilgrimage.
I can’t tell this story to others… so they see me as building an ideal world if they like.
I can’t help but feel that things are not going well in many places these days…
“You seem to be analyzing me quite a bit, but am I really that interesting?”
Ill-natured grandma Magali looked at him distantly.
“No, you remind me of my son… who really believed in the pretext and died trying to protect it.”
It’s no wonder if she had a son.
I think she used to be quite beautiful.
She would have had no trouble finding a man to woo.
And unless the apostles’ descent was near, the marriage rate in this world would be quite high.
“Do we look so much alike?”
The ill-natured grandma Magali sniffed.
“Don’t be ridiculous, my son was much more handsome and cute than you.”
I’m not talking about his looks.
“I’m sure you’re very fond of your son, Madam Plunkett. “
“You said too much. My son was a knight, just like me. I’m sure you know what a knight is.”
“Loyal to your lord, protecting the powerless.”
The ill-natured grandma Magali laughed at the ridiculousness of it all.
“Yes, on the surface, that is.”
Now it’s the old story of the ill-natured grandma Magali.
I’m sure it’s not just an old story, I guess it’s a story to warn me.
I’m not aware of it, but… am I that prone to danger?
