That day, in addition to the Bardia Knights, the children of the Beastmen tribe were neatly lined up in the outdoor training area of the dormitory.
Compared to when they first arrived in Bardia a few months ago, the beastmen children looked confident and powerful.
Among them, the father stood leisurely on the podium prepared at the very front, and his sharp voice roared out.
'Today, I have asked you to gather here for something unique. 'We have gathered here today because, with the establishment of a new order of knights, we have decided to change the name of the Order of the Knights of Bardia. The Knights of Bardia under the direct control of me, Rainer Bardia, will be known as the 'First Order of Bardia'. The Bardia Order under my son, Rid Bardia, will become the 'Second Order of Bardia'. The First Order's duties and structure will remain the same, but the Second Order will focus on 'public services' in the territory, and will have a logistical support role. Finally, my son, who will lead the Second Order, will make a statement of his determination."
The father spoke and then turned his gaze to me, who was standing in line behind the platform.
Eventually, after clearing throat, he began to descend from the podium.
I stood on the podium so that I could replace him and slowly looked around at everyone here again.
When I think that I can finally start the 'territory reform using magic' that was my original business plan, I am deeply moved.
I was unintentionally thinking back to the exchange I had had with my father the other day.
Before the establishment of the Second Order of Bardia, I gave top priority to report the successful development of 'communication magic' with the children of the Beastmen tribe, mainly the Ratmen Tribe, when my father came back from the Imperial Capital.
The fact that 'conversation' is now possible despite the distance between the two groups is a surprise to my father.
'I didn't think it would be magic to this degree,...... you've gone out of your way to push the envelope of common sense again,.......'
It was an impressive sight to see him holding his head in his hands, but to such a father I laugh and make a suggestion.
'Haha ...... you don't have to hold anything over your head. If father takes a child who can use 'communication magic' with him when he goes to the Imperial City, mother in Bardia territory. Besides, you can also talk to me and Mel."
When Father heard the suggestion, his eyebrows twitched, but he lightly shook his head.
'...... That may be so, but it's a terribly revolutionary and innovative magic, considering public and military considerations.'
'But it's impossible to understand what it's doing just by looking at it from the side. Besides, according to current magical common sense, telling the truth would probably make us rather suspect.'
At this point, when Father hears my answer, he looks somewhat dumbfounded and stunned, and ponders for a while.
As a result, he instructed me that 'communication magic' must not be revealed to the outside world at all for the time being, while researching its range, convenience and so on.
After the report on 'communication magic' was finished, I submitted the draft for the establishment of the Second Order, which Cross and I had put together, to my father.
There were some minor changes, but it was approved without incident, and the establishment of the Second Order of Bardia was decided.
And now, spread out in front of my eyes is the very same 'Second Order of Bardia'.
I took a deep breath, as did my father, and looked around at everyone, then raised my voice.
'I am Rid Bardia, the leader of the Second Order of Bardia, whom Father has introduced to you. You here will be the forerunners in making the possibilities of magic known to Bardia ...... or, in time, to the world. And the Second Order of Bardia carries the 'House of Bardia' on its shoulders. Everything you do is directly linked to the Bardia House. Please do not feel that responsibility as a burden, but walk with me as 'the protector of Bardia' with pride in yourselves. ...... That's all."
After I had spoken, I slowly looked around at everyone on the spot and then bailed.
At that moment, all the members of the First and Second Knights applauded towards me.
It eventually turned into loud applause that echoed across the field training area.
I got off the podium, moved, and my father went up to the podium again.
At that moment, he whispered in my ear as we passed each other.
'You have made a good decision, ......, defender of Bardia. But now comes the hard part. You must brace yourself."
'...... Yes, of course.'
In this way, the 'Second Order of Bardia', which will be directly under me, Rid Bardia, was successfully established.
That day, in addition to the Bardia Knights, the children of the Beastmen tribe were neatly lined up in the outdoor training area of the dormitory.
Compared to when they first arrived in Bardia a few months ago, the beastmen children looked confident and powerful.
Among them, the father stood leisurely on the podium prepared at the very front, and his sharp voice roared out.
'Today, I have asked you to gather here for something unique. 'We have gathered here today because, with the establishment of a new order of knights, we have decided to change the name of the Order of the Knights of Bardia. The Knights of Bardia under the direct control of me, Rainer Bardia, will be known as the 'First Order of Bardia'. The Bardia Order under my son, Rid Bardia, will become the 'Second Order of Bardia'. The First Order's duties and structure will remain the same, but the Second Order will focus on 'public services' in the territory, and will have a logistical support role. Finally, my son, who will lead the Second Order, will make a statement of his determination."
The father spoke and then turned his gaze to me, who was standing in line behind the platform.
Eventually, after clearing throat, he began to descend from the podium.
I stood on the podium so that I could replace him and slowly looked around at everyone here again.
When I think that I can finally start the 'territory reform using magic' that was my original business plan, I am deeply moved.
I was unintentionally thinking back to the exchange I had had with my father the other day.
Before the establishment of the Second Order of Bardia, I gave top priority to report the successful development of 'communication magic' with the children of the Beastmen tribe, mainly the Ratmen Tribe, when my father came back from the Imperial Capital.
The fact that 'conversation' is now possible despite the distance between the two groups is a surprise to my father.
'I didn't think it would be magic to this degree,...... you've gone out of your way to push the envelope of common sense again,.......'
It was an impressive sight to see him holding his head in his hands, but to such a father I laugh and make a suggestion.
'Haha ...... you don't have to hold anything over your head. If father takes a child who can use 'communication magic' with him when he goes to the Imperial City, mother in Bardia territory. Besides, you can also talk to me and Mel."
When Father heard the suggestion, his eyebrows twitched, but he lightly shook his head.
'...... That may be so, but it's a terribly revolutionary and innovative magic, considering public and military considerations.'
'But it's impossible to understand what it's doing just by looking at it from the side. Besides, according to current magical common sense, telling the truth would probably make us rather suspect.'
At this point, when Father hears my answer, he looks somewhat dumbfounded and stunned, and ponders for a while.
As a result, he instructed me that 'communication magic' must not be revealed to the outside world at all for the time being, while researching its range, convenience and so on.
After the report on 'communication magic' was finished, I submitted the draft for the establishment of the Second Order, which Cross and I had put together, to my father.
There were some minor changes, but it was approved without incident, and the establishment of the Second Order of Bardia was decided.
And now, spread out in front of my eyes is the very same 'Second Order of Bardia'.
I took a deep breath, as did my father, and looked around at everyone, then raised my voice.
'I am Rid Bardia, the leader of the Second Order of Bardia, whom Father has introduced to you. You here will be the forerunners in making the possibilities of magic known to Bardia ...... or, in time, to the world. And the Second Order of Bardia carries the 'House of Bardia' on its shoulders. Everything you do is directly linked to the Bardia House. Please do not feel that responsibility as a burden, but walk with me as 'the protector of Bardia' with pride in yourselves. ...... That's all."
After I had spoken, I slowly looked around at everyone on the spot and then bailed.
At that moment, all the members of the First and Second Knights applauded towards me.
It eventually turned into loud applause that echoed across the field training area.
I got off the podium, moved, and my father went up to the podium again.
At that moment, he whispered in my ear as we passed each other.
'You have made a good decision, ......, defender of Bardia. But now comes the hard part. You must brace yourself."
'...... Yes, of course.'
In this way, the 'Second Order of Bardia', which will be directly under me, Rid Bardia, was successfully established.
