'Father, if you want the children of the Beastmen to engage in the road maintenance as a public work, would you allow me to establish the Second Order of the Knights, even though it is earlier than planned?'
In the course of various discussions, I approached my father about the establishment of the Second Order, which would be the main axis of our activities in the future.
There are ways to operate under my name, but the presence and influence will be greater if the name 'Second Order of Bardia' is well known.
Considering the authority and the position of the beastmen in the activities, it will be easier to move in the future if the Second Order is established.
The father looks down and makes a gesture of thinking.
'Well, if we are going to do public works in the territory, we should certainly establish a second Order of the Knights. But if it becomes a Knight's Order, it will have to move in the event of an emergency in the territory or the country. Be aware of that."
The father who used the words "territorial or national emergency", the sharpness of his eyes increased for a moment, and I involuntarily felt a 'thrill'.
The Bardia territory is a frontier region and is more likely to be involved in a contingency than the Imperial City.
In his own way, he is probably worried about me.
I nodded slowly.
'Yes, I am prepared.'
'Well ...... good, I will allow you to establish the Second Order. Then, Dinas ...... is busy? Consult with Deputy Commander Cross, draw up and submit a draft of the formation.'
'Yes, I understand. I will hurry up with the formation of the Second Order of Knights, as there are things to be done in the future."
I was inwardly jubilant as I replied.
Organising the children of the Beastmen tribe according to their attribute qualities and areas of expertise, and starting their activities as the Second Order of the Knights.
The establishment of the second order of knighthood is an element that was added in the middle of the process, but I can say that the plan is generally going well so far.
After receiving permission to establish the Second Order, I take a sip of my tea prepared by Garn, and then discuss a new agenda.
'Father, regarding the future, I would like to discuss with you our plan to provide the children of the territory with an education course in magic and martial arts.
'Much earlier than planned. I thought that was a little further down the line."
The father looks a little surprised, but his expression remains stern.
Nodding at his words, I continued my story.
'I thought so too. But ...... today, when I visited the Cross family, I had an odd idea."
'Well,...... tell me.'
I explained my strange idea carefully to my father, who had a stern look on his face and a keen eye.
As a preliminary step to providing the children of the general population with an education in magic and martial arts, we will recruit about 30 children of knights belonging to the Knights of Bardia.
If there are too many applicants, an examination will be held, during which they will experience the training and see if they can really keep up.
The idea is that those who fail the examination will be prepared for the next recruitment.
The number of applicants could eventually be increased if the educational process is improved.
The knights, who are my parents, should already be aware of the usefulness of magic and martial arts, and many of them have seen me in the bowls of war.
Above all, it is an educational course organised by the lords.
It is predictable that there will be a large number of applicants.
'Father, what do you think? In fact, Cross's child 'Tis' says she wants to become a knight like her parents in the future. There will be other children of knights with similarly high aspirations. I believe that nurturing and developing these children will also lead to the development of the Bardia territory."
After listening to my explanation, the father showed a thoughtful gesture and then muttered in a relaxed manner.
The children of knights belonging to the Knights of Bardia, ...... it is certainly easier to obtain the support of their parents than the children of ordinary citizens of the territory. Very well, draw up a proposal in that direction and submit it."
"I understand. I'll get right on it."
After most of the meeting was over, I had a chat with my father for a while.
I suggested to him that he should drive the charcoal truck.
I think that dark glasses would probably suit your father.
Besides, it would be fun for the whole family to travel around the territory in a charcoal truck when Mother gets better.
Father seems to be not too happy about it, and his expression is a little off.
'Hmm, then I should try driving one next time.
'Hmm, I think it would be fun. But since you're going to test drive it, please let me know what you think.
I replied with a smile, but then I suddenly remembered Mel and had a hiccup.
The father noticed the change in my expression and looked at me suspiciously.
'Rid, what's wrong ......, did you forget to tell me something?'
'Oh ...... right. Actually, it's about Mel. ......"
Later, I explained to my father that Mel, who had befriended Tis, a child of Cross, had suddenly started wanting to learn martial arts.
Me, Diana and Danae tried hard to stop him, but he was not convinced, and I told him that Mel had started to say that she would speak directly to Father.
After listening to the explanation, Father turns over with his hand on his forehead and exhales a sigh of dismay.
'I've had a bad feeling ever since ...... Mel started asking to learn magic. Is this another one of your influences, Rid?'
'No, no, I think Mel has an opinion on the matter. Why don't you ask her directly?'
After hearing my answer, Father slowly looked up and then muttered.
'Yes, I will.'
'Well then, I'm almost done with my talk, I'll go and tell Mel.
'Ummm, umm ......'
I finish the tea on the desk, leave the office and tell Mel: 'Father wants to see you'.
This time Mel answered me, "Okay, I'm off then," and with a glint of determination in her eyes, she went joyfully to the office where her father was waiting for her.
By the way, I don't know what Mel and my father talked about.
However, it seems that for the next few days, Mel visited his office every day, and finally his father gave in.
Mel told me about this with a big smile on her face: " Dad told me that he understood."
She must have been very happy to have been accepted to learn martial arts.
Later that day, Mel told Mother in front of me.
After she finished listening to Mel with a big smile on her face, she slowly turned her gaze to me.
'Hmmm, Rid. I'm sorry, but Mel and I would like you to go and get the liner. We have a few ...... things we need to talk about."
'Ha, yes .......'
It goes without saying that the smile on Mother's face sent shivers down my spine as I felt a tremendous sense of awesomeness.
Afterwards, Mel and I told Father that Mother was calling him.
When Father heard what we had to say, he put his hand to his forehead and turned his head down, and his mood was unusually gloomy.
'Father, if you want the children of the Beastmen to engage in the road maintenance as a public work, would you allow me to establish the Second Order of the Knights, even though it is earlier than planned?'
In the course of various discussions, I approached my father about the establishment of the Second Order, which would be the main axis of our activities in the future.
There are ways to operate under my name, but the presence and influence will be greater if the name 'Second Order of Bardia' is well known.
Considering the authority and the position of the beastmen in the activities, it will be easier to move in the future if the Second Order is established.
The father looks down and makes a gesture of thinking.
'Well, if we are going to do public works in the territory, we should certainly establish a second Order of the Knights. But if it becomes a Knight's Order, it will have to move in the event of an emergency in the territory or the country. Be aware of that."
The father who used the words "territorial or national emergency", the sharpness of his eyes increased for a moment, and I involuntarily felt a 'thrill'.
The Bardia territory is a frontier region and is more likely to be involved in a contingency than the Imperial City.
In his own way, he is probably worried about me.
I nodded slowly.
'Yes, I am prepared.'
'Well ...... good, I will allow you to establish the Second Order. Then, Dinas ...... is busy? Consult with Deputy Commander Cross, draw up and submit a draft of the formation.'
'Yes, I understand. I will hurry up with the formation of the Second Order of Knights, as there are things to be done in the future."
I was inwardly jubilant as I replied.
Organising the children of the Beastmen tribe according to their attribute qualities and areas of expertise, and starting their activities as the Second Order of the Knights.
The establishment of the second order of knighthood is an element that was added in the middle of the process, but I can say that the plan is generally going well so far.
After receiving permission to establish the Second Order, I take a sip of my tea prepared by Garn, and then discuss a new agenda.
'Father, regarding the future, I would like to discuss with you our plan to provide the children of the territory with an education course in magic and martial arts.
'Much earlier than planned. I thought that was a little further down the line."
The father looks a little surprised, but his expression remains stern.
Nodding at his words, I continued my story.
'I thought so too. But ...... today, when I visited the Cross family, I had an odd idea."
'Well,...... tell me.'
I explained my strange idea carefully to my father, who had a stern look on his face and a keen eye.
As a preliminary step to providing the children of the general population with an education in magic and martial arts, we will recruit about 30 children of knights belonging to the Knights of Bardia.
If there are too many applicants, an examination will be held, during which they will experience the training and see if they can really keep up.
The idea is that those who fail the examination will be prepared for the next recruitment.
The number of applicants could eventually be increased if the educational process is improved.
The knights, who are my parents, should already be aware of the usefulness of magic and martial arts, and many of them have seen me in the bowls of war.
Above all, it is an educational course organised by the lords.
It is predictable that there will be a large number of applicants.
'Father, what do you think? In fact, Cross's child 'Tis' says she wants to become a knight like her parents in the future. There will be other children of knights with similarly high aspirations. I believe that nurturing and developing these children will also lead to the development of the Bardia territory."
After listening to my explanation, the father showed a thoughtful gesture and then muttered in a relaxed manner.
The children of knights belonging to the Knights of Bardia, ...... it is certainly easier to obtain the support of their parents than the children of ordinary citizens of the territory. Very well, draw up a proposal in that direction and submit it."
"I understand. I'll get right on it."
After most of the meeting was over, I had a chat with my father for a while.
I suggested to him that he should drive the charcoal truck.
I think that dark glasses would probably suit your father.
Besides, it would be fun for the whole family to travel around the territory in a charcoal truck when Mother gets better.
Father seems to be not too happy about it, and his expression is a little off.
'Hmm, then I should try driving one next time.
'Hmm, I think it would be fun. But since you're going to test drive it, please let me know what you think.
I replied with a smile, but then I suddenly remembered Mel and had a hiccup.
The father noticed the change in my expression and looked at me suspiciously.
'Rid, what's wrong ......, did you forget to tell me something?'
'Oh ...... right. Actually, it's about Mel. ......"
Later, I explained to my father that Mel, who had befriended Tis, a child of Cross, had suddenly started wanting to learn martial arts.
Me, Diana and Danae tried hard to stop him, but he was not convinced, and I told him that Mel had started to say that she would speak directly to Father.
After listening to the explanation, Father turns over with his hand on his forehead and exhales a sigh of dismay.
'I've had a bad feeling ever since ...... Mel started asking to learn magic. Is this another one of your influences, Rid?'
'No, no, I think Mel has an opinion on the matter. Why don't you ask her directly?'
After hearing my answer, Father slowly looked up and then muttered.
'Yes, I will.'
'Well then, I'm almost done with my talk, I'll go and tell Mel.
'Ummm, umm ......'
I finish the tea on the desk, leave the office and tell Mel: 'Father wants to see you'.
This time Mel answered me, "Okay, I'm off then," and with a glint of determination in her eyes, she went joyfully to the office where her father was waiting for her.
By the way, I don't know what Mel and my father talked about.
However, it seems that for the next few days, Mel visited his office every day, and finally his father gave in.
Mel told me about this with a big smile on her face: " Dad told me that he understood."
She must have been very happy to have been accepted to learn martial arts.
Later that day, Mel told Mother in front of me.
After she finished listening to Mel with a big smile on her face, she slowly turned her gaze to me.
'Hmmm, Rid. I'm sorry, but Mel and I would like you to go and get the liner. We have a few ...... things we need to talk about."
'Ha, yes .......'
It goes without saying that the smile on Mother's face sent shivers down my spine as I felt a tremendous sense of awesomeness.
Afterwards, Mel and I told Father that Mother was calling him.
When Father heard what we had to say, he put his hand to his forehead and turned his head down, and his mood was unusually gloomy.
