When I finished standing with Rubens and I returned to everyone, Cross greeted me with a smile as we walked back talking.
"Master Rid, Rubens, thank you for your hard work. I was surprised to see that Rubens was stronger than before, but I was also amazed at Rid ability."
"Thank you ......, but I still couldn't beat Rubens."
I glanced at Rubens with a sideways glance, my mouth twitching a little.
Seeing this, Cross said happily.
" Let's save the fun for the future. You'll learn a lot more when you're in the actual battle style, including attack magic. Next time we face Rubens, you can win".
"I don't see why not. But it's good to save some fun for the future. I won't lose the next time I face Rubens."
I looked at Rubens as I said that.
He noticed my gaze and smiled happily.
I'm very proud of you, Master Rid,. But as I said at the start, I won't give you an easy win either.
Rubens and I looked at each other and laughed, our expressions breaking into a smile.
Deanna, who had been watching the exchange, coughed as she spoke to us.
"Master ...... Rid, I think it's time to move on to the next topic. . Cross about the curriculum we're working on right now.'
". Oh, yes, of course."
I turned back to him, remembering what I needed to tell Cross from Deanna's words.
"Cross, have you heard anything about the educational program we are preparing to teach martial arts to the coming slave children?"
'Yes, roughly. I have heard that it is a martial arts training program for the slaves that Commander Dinas, Rubens, and the others are planning to bring to the country."
Cross nodded at my words and then told me that Father had told him roughly what he was going to do when he was assigned to me as my martial arts instructor.
As soon as he finished speaking, he muttered with a suspicious look on his face.
, "But then, I heard that you buy slaves and educate them in various ways. I was surprised at how inconceivable this was, but, with all due respect, are you serious?"
I have a lot of things on my mind. I can't tell you what I'm doing just yet, but I can assure you that the Bardia territory will be much better off for it."
Even after hearing my words directly, Cross seemed to have a hard time believing them.
Deanna, who saw the look on Cross's face, gave him a sharp look.
"Cross, with all due respect, what Master Rid is doing is nothing but a new trial. There are no precedents for new challenges, and the common sense of the past does not work. Please understand that Master Rid is not limited by conventional wisdom, but is a creator of new standards."
"You are right, Deanna. I have been surprised many times by Master Lloyd's unconventional thinking. It was also Rid who first proposed the idea of blending the martial arts of the Renalute with those of the Knights of Bardia."
As soon as Deanna finished, Capella followed suit and told Cross to add to the story.
Cross was a little surprised to see the two of them.
Rubens followed up as if to press him.
"I understand your feelings of disbelief, Vice Commander Cross, but I'm sure those feelings will disappear soon after you hear about the educational program we plan to teach the children who will be joining us."
I didn't expect everyone to be so upbeat about me.
I looked around at everyone, embarrassed and a little taken aback by the unexpectedness, and said a few words of admonition.
"I'm glad you all feel that way,......, but you don't have to raise me up too much, okay? I think it's only natural for Cross to feel a little incredulous as well. But I'd be happy to cooperate with you in that regard."
As I said this to everyone, I shifted my gaze to Cross and spoke to him as well.
Cross is probably just hearing about what I've been up to through word of mouth.
Then all I have to do is show him from now on.
Cross nodded quietly at my words and smiled at me.
"I am very sorry, but there is nothing to worry about. As someone who owes allegiance to Bardia, I would be more than happy to cooperate with you if you would allow me to do so."
Hearing his words, my face broke out in relief.
Then, I happily told him what I had planned to ask Cross.
"Thank you, Cross. So, um, I know I'm getting off on a tangent here, but what I'd like to ask you to do is to give me some advice on the program".
"Advice on ......, sir?"
Cross seemed to be a little surprised at this unexpected request.
I nodded at his words and continued to speak.
" I had been advised by Rubens as well. I think that Cross, who is the vice commander, can give me an opinion from a wider perspective, so I'd like you to take a look at him."
"I would be happy to help you."
"Thank you , and I'll get right back to it.'
I smiled at Cross's words and began to explain the details of the "educational program" that would be given to the children who would be coming to the territory.
The program begins with building up physical strength.
Those who have reached a certain level of physical strength will be trained in the "martial arts" that Deanna and Capella have developed.
Then, since each tribe of "beastmen" has its own characteristics, training will be conducted to develop the strengths of each tribe.
After that, I plan to put together a unit of about 11 persons and have them report directly to me.
Of course, I have consulted with my father and received his approval.
Since there are quite a few children who will be coming this time, if all goes well, we may form more than ten units.
If that happens, we will be able to achieve what I have been thinking of doing at an early stage.
I was talking happily and joyfully, but when Cross heard my explanation, he turned his head down as if in thought.
I wondered what was wrong.
'Sorry, is there something on your mind?"
I unintentionally asked Cross with a slightly anxious expression, but he shook his head a little to the side and muttered in admiration.
"I think I understand the significance of what ...... Deanna said earlier: "There are no new precedents in new trials, and the old wisdom does not work."
I was not sure what Cross meant when he said that, and I just said what I thought.
"..? What do you mean?"
"If you are going to create such a large unit, I think it would be better to obtain permission from Rainer-sama and establish it as the "Second Knights of Bardia" under the direct control of Rid-sama. It would be easier for us to operate, and I think it would be better from an appearance standpoint as well."
I groaned at Cross's point of view.
I had never had the idea of 'establishing the Second Order of Bard
I think of it as a unit that will carry out a variety of multi-purpose activities, and have not yet come to the idea of establishing a Knight's Order under my direct control.
However, it would certainly be better from an outward appearance point of view to establish it as a knighthood.
It might be interesting to have the second knighthood perform espionage and various other activities, while the regular knightly duties would be handled by the existing knighthood.
The question is whether or not the "Order of the Knights" can be established at the sole discretion of my father.
I nodded to Cross's words and said.
'I understand. I'll talk to my father about it. Is there something else that you are worried about?"
"Yes, I do. After that, I'll just .......'
After that, we discussed various opinions with Deanna, Capella, and Rubens while listening to Cross's opinion.
And we came to the conclusion that there would be no problem as a rough "educational program."
As for whether or not we could establish a "knighthood," as Cross had pointed out, we agreed that I would ask my father if we could do so.
I was glad to hear that. I was able to finish the 'educational program' before the slave children came.
I muttered and at the same time I looked around and noticed that quite a bit of time had passed.
It was almost the end of the training session.
This meant that the training with Rubens would be over, as the handover was complete.
I turned back to Rubens, looked him in the eye again, and held out one hand to shake his hand.
"Rubens, thank you for everything. It may be tough under Commander Dinas, but do your best to become a "vice commander" .
"...... , yes, thank you very much. It was truly an honor for me to be in training charge of Master Rid's as well."
Rubens replied, firmly and forcefully grasping my hand in a parting handshake.
At that moment, I tugged on his hand a little with the intention of asking him to bring his face closer to mine.
He immediately noticed my intent, and with a vacant expression on his face, he moved his face closer to mine.
I immediately whispered quietly in his ear.
"......So now that you're definitely on your way to promotion, why don't you hurry up and ask Deanna to marry you?"
''Master Rid, you are being too naughty about that ".
Rubens, his face red up to his ears, shouted angrily at me in a panicked manner.
"Master . Rid, did you say something naughty to Rubens again?"
"I didn't say anything. I just told him to work hard under Commander Dinas and become the vice-commander. Right, Rubens?"
At this time, I think I was smiling as bright and cute as I could.
After Rubens heard my question, he looked flustered and exclaimed to Deanna with a blush on his face.
"Yes, that's right⁉ He didn't say anything about getting married to you early or anything ."
Rubens himself didn't seem to know what he was saying.
The smile on his face just now faded, and I could feel the blood drain from his face.
At the same time, I noticed a slightly different reddish-black aura emanating from Deanna than usual.
Why reddish-black instead to black? It must be because Deanna is blushing.
Because of the bloodlust, I analyzed the situation calmly.
Deanna's reddish-black aura is growing, and everyone from Rubens, Capella, and Cross is in a don't-can't-touch mood.
Deanna wearing a reddish-black aura.
I shudder at the strange atmosphere and involuntarily back away, but she slowly walks up to me.
Then, with a wry smile on her face, Deanna murmurs softly in my ear, just as I did to Rubens.
'Hmph,...... Rid-sama, if I may be so presumptuous, I'd like to have a 'personal' word with you over there, if that's all right.'
."..... , What ?."
I was so impressed by Diana's power that I involuntarily started to speak in halting tones.
Needless to say, I was then engaged in a personal conversation with her.
And after that day, my martial arts training was handed over from Rubens to Cross.
P.S. It was also the day I felt ...... that after all, I shouldn't easily meddle in people's love affairs .......
When I finished standing with Rubens and I returned to everyone, Cross greeted me with a smile as we walked back talking.
"Master Rid, Rubens, thank you for your hard work. I was surprised to see that Rubens was stronger than before, but I was also amazed at Rid ability."
"Thank you ......, but I still couldn't beat Rubens."
I glanced at Rubens with a sideways glance, my mouth twitching a little.
Seeing this, Cross said happily.
" Let's save the fun for the future. You'll learn a lot more when you're in the actual battle style, including attack magic. Next time we face Rubens, you can win".
"I don't see why not. But it's good to save some fun for the future. I won't lose the next time I face Rubens."
I looked at Rubens as I said that.
He noticed my gaze and smiled happily.
I'm very proud of you, Master Rid,. But as I said at the start, I won't give you an easy win either.
Rubens and I looked at each other and laughed, our expressions breaking into a smile.
Deanna, who had been watching the exchange, coughed as she spoke to us.
"Master ...... Rid, I think it's time to move on to the next topic. . Cross about the curriculum we're working on right now.'
". Oh, yes, of course."
I turned back to him, remembering what I needed to tell Cross from Deanna's words.
"Cross, have you heard anything about the educational program we are preparing to teach martial arts to the coming slave children?"
'Yes, roughly. I have heard that it is a martial arts training program for the slaves that Commander Dinas, Rubens, and the others are planning to bring to the country."
Cross nodded at my words and then told me that Father had told him roughly what he was going to do when he was assigned to me as my martial arts instructor.
As soon as he finished speaking, he muttered with a suspicious look on his face.
, "But then, I heard that you buy slaves and educate them in various ways. I was surprised at how inconceivable this was, but, with all due respect, are you serious?"
I have a lot of things on my mind. I can't tell you what I'm doing just yet, but I can assure you that the Bardia territory will be much better off for it."
Even after hearing my words directly, Cross seemed to have a hard time believing them.
Deanna, who saw the look on Cross's face, gave him a sharp look.
"Cross, with all due respect, what Master Rid is doing is nothing but a new trial. There are no precedents for new challenges, and the common sense of the past does not work. Please understand that Master Rid is not limited by conventional wisdom, but is a creator of new standards."
"You are right, Deanna. I have been surprised many times by Master Lloyd's unconventional thinking. It was also Rid who first proposed the idea of blending the martial arts of the Renalute with those of the Knights of Bardia."
As soon as Deanna finished, Capella followed suit and told Cross to add to the story.
Cross was a little surprised to see the two of them.
Rubens followed up as if to press him.
"I understand your feelings of disbelief, Vice Commander Cross, but I'm sure those feelings will disappear soon after you hear about the educational program we plan to teach the children who will be joining us."
I didn't expect everyone to be so upbeat about me.
I looked around at everyone, embarrassed and a little taken aback by the unexpectedness, and said a few words of admonition.
"I'm glad you all feel that way,......, but you don't have to raise me up too much, okay? I think it's only natural for Cross to feel a little incredulous as well. But I'd be happy to cooperate with you in that regard."
As I said this to everyone, I shifted my gaze to Cross and spoke to him as well.
Cross is probably just hearing about what I've been up to through word of mouth.
Then all I have to do is show him from now on.
Cross nodded quietly at my words and smiled at me.
"I am very sorry, but there is nothing to worry about. As someone who owes allegiance to Bardia, I would be more than happy to cooperate with you if you would allow me to do so."
Hearing his words, my face broke out in relief.
Then, I happily told him what I had planned to ask Cross.
"Thank you, Cross. So, um, I know I'm getting off on a tangent here, but what I'd like to ask you to do is to give me some advice on the program".
"Advice on ......, sir?"
Cross seemed to be a little surprised at this unexpected request.
I nodded at his words and continued to speak.
" I had been advised by Rubens as well. I think that Cross, who is the vice commander, can give me an opinion from a wider perspective, so I'd like you to take a look at him."
"I would be happy to help you."
"Thank you , and I'll get right back to it.'
I smiled at Cross's words and began to explain the details of the "educational program" that would be given to the children who would be coming to the territory.
The program begins with building up physical strength.
Those who have reached a certain level of physical strength will be trained in the "martial arts" that Deanna and Capella have developed.
Then, since each tribe of "beastmen" has its own characteristics, training will be conducted to develop the strengths of each tribe.
After that, I plan to put together a unit of about 11 persons and have them report directly to me.
Of course, I have consulted with my father and received his approval.
Since there are quite a few children who will be coming this time, if all goes well, we may form more than ten units.
If that happens, we will be able to achieve what I have been thinking of doing at an early stage.
I was talking happily and joyfully, but when Cross heard my explanation, he turned his head down as if in thought.
I wondered what was wrong.
'Sorry, is there something on your mind?"
I unintentionally asked Cross with a slightly anxious expression, but he shook his head a little to the side and muttered in admiration.
"I think I understand the significance of what ...... Deanna said earlier: "There are no new precedents in new trials, and the old wisdom does not work."
I was not sure what Cross meant when he said that, and I just said what I thought.
"..? What do you mean?"
"If you are going to create such a large unit, I think it would be better to obtain permission from Rainer-sama and establish it as the "Second Knights of Bardia" under the direct control of Rid-sama. It would be easier for us to operate, and I think it would be better from an appearance standpoint as well."
I groaned at Cross's point of view.
I had never had the idea of 'establishing the Second Order of Bard
I think of it as a unit that will carry out a variety of multi-purpose activities, and have not yet come to the idea of establishing a Knight's Order under my direct control.
However, it would certainly be better from an outward appearance point of view to establish it as a knighthood.
It might be interesting to have the second knighthood perform espionage and various other activities, while the regular knightly duties would be handled by the existing knighthood.
The question is whether or not the "Order of the Knights" can be established at the sole discretion of my father.
I nodded to Cross's words and said.
'I understand. I'll talk to my father about it. Is there something else that you are worried about?"
"Yes, I do. After that, I'll just .......'
After that, we discussed various opinions with Deanna, Capella, and Rubens while listening to Cross's opinion.
And we came to the conclusion that there would be no problem as a rough "educational program."
As for whether or not we could establish a "knighthood," as Cross had pointed out, we agreed that I would ask my father if we could do so.
I was glad to hear that. I was able to finish the 'educational program' before the slave children came.
I muttered and at the same time I looked around and noticed that quite a bit of time had passed.
It was almost the end of the training session.
This meant that the training with Rubens would be over, as the handover was complete.
I turned back to Rubens, looked him in the eye again, and held out one hand to shake his hand.
"Rubens, thank you for everything. It may be tough under Commander Dinas, but do your best to become a "vice commander" .
"...... , yes, thank you very much. It was truly an honor for me to be in training charge of Master Rid's as well."
Rubens replied, firmly and forcefully grasping my hand in a parting handshake.
At that moment, I tugged on his hand a little with the intention of asking him to bring his face closer to mine.
He immediately noticed my intent, and with a vacant expression on his face, he moved his face closer to mine.
I immediately whispered quietly in his ear.
"......So now that you're definitely on your way to promotion, why don't you hurry up and ask Deanna to marry you?"
''Master Rid, you are being too naughty about that ".
Rubens, his face red up to his ears, shouted angrily at me in a panicked manner.
"Master . Rid, did you say something naughty to Rubens again?"
"I didn't say anything. I just told him to work hard under Commander Dinas and become the vice-commander. Right, Rubens?"
At this time, I think I was smiling as bright and cute as I could.
After Rubens heard my question, he looked flustered and exclaimed to Deanna with a blush on his face.
"Yes, that's right⁉ He didn't say anything about getting married to you early or anything ."
Rubens himself didn't seem to know what he was saying.
The smile on his face just now faded, and I could feel the blood drain from his face.
At the same time, I noticed a slightly different reddish-black aura emanating from Deanna than usual.
Why reddish-black instead to black? It must be because Deanna is blushing.
Because of the bloodlust, I analyzed the situation calmly.
Deanna's reddish-black aura is growing, and everyone from Rubens, Capella, and Cross is in a don't-can't-touch mood.
Deanna wearing a reddish-black aura.
I shudder at the strange atmosphere and involuntarily back away, but she slowly walks up to me.
Then, with a wry smile on her face, Deanna murmurs softly in my ear, just as I did to Rubens.
'Hmph,...... Rid-sama, if I may be so presumptuous, I'd like to have a 'personal' word with you over there, if that's all right.'
."..... , What ?."
I was so impressed by Diana's power that I involuntarily started to speak in halting tones.
Needless to say, I was then engaged in a personal conversation with her.
And after that day, my martial arts training was handed over from Rubens to Cross.
P.S. It was also the day I felt ...... that after all, I shouldn't easily meddle in people's love affairs .......
