Chapter 10 (1/2)

A few days later, I came to the royal castle.

After I arrived, I was led to a room and told to wait, so I’m waiting right now.

「I only have these clothes, but would it be better if I changed?」

「Hm? The king is a lenient person. Don’t worry about it.」

「… Then why is Leader wearing new armor?」

「…HAHAHA!」

「Please stop trying to trick me while laughing like that!」

「By the way, why is Roy-kun here too?」

「What, you don’t know? The one who took the head was Roy.」

「Ehhh! Really!?」

「Ahaha…」

I thought he would do something of use, but to take the head of the enemy…

In the end, I spoke to the castle’s staff and borrowed a uniform.

After someone knocked on the door with a knock knock,

「Excuse me.」

A maid entered the room.

「The preparations for the audience are done. Please follow me.」

We followed the maid and stopped in front of a large gate.

「Past this door is the King. Please mind your manners.」

The maid stepped back and the gate opened.

I don’t know if this was appropriate, but Leader and Roy-kun moved forward hastily.

I followed after them and everyone stopped and kneeled in front of the man in the crown.

In confusion, I mimicked them.

「Lint Bloom Kis.h.i.+dan leader Gimlu, I have heard of your great feats. You stood in front of all the Kis.h.i.+dan and cut through the advance guard. Even though you were being pushed, you maintained the front lines. Therefore, I want to award you with a medal of honor and 50 pieces of large gold. 」

「Hah! I humbly accept your kindness, Your Majesty.」

Here is an explanation of money.

Large Gold (大金貨) = 1,000,000 yen

Gold (金貨) = 100,000 yen

Large Silver (大銀貨) = 10,000 yen

Silver (銀貨) = 1,000 yen

Copper (銅貨) = 100 yen

So, 50 x 1,000,000 = 50,000,000 yen*

*TL: To change to USD, move decimal twice to the left, so it’s about 500,000 USD. I’m keeping everything in yen.

50 million!? Isn’t he rich now?!

「Roy of the Lint Bloom Order, in the decisive battle of the Northern Plains, you did a magnificent job by capturing the leader of Teikoku Kis.h.i.+dan. You deserve praise in your merits. Therefore, I will give you 40 pieces of large gold. 」

「I humbly accept your kindness, Your Majesty.」

「Now, for Kio.」

「Y- Yes!」

「I have heard about the work you have done from many people including the leader of Oukoku Kis.h.i.+dan. I want to thank you, too.」

「Well, Kio. I’ve thought about various rewards, but what would be good? Tell me. Even if I look like this, I’m the King of a whole country. I can get most things.」

「Eh, u~m, oh, a knife… a knife is good!」