Chapter 18 (1/2)
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I was red with embarra.s.sment.
I slowly returned to the s.h.i.+p with Adelle.
A lot of the people who fell into the sea had been rescued, they were now receiving warm soup which Roxas had prepared.
It’s nice to have such a great cook in these rough waters.
As we descended, the Earl came running to greet us.
「Masaki-dono, thank you for saving the Kingdom from this crisis. Who would have thought that Leviathan was being manipulated…」
「What!? The Leviathan can talk!?」
「Yes, he was surprisingly friendly. And I got this item」
I showed the Leviathan Bracelet to the Earl.
(TL: need help with this 腕輪なら腕装備とも重複しないし問題なかった)
「Such a wonderful item……」
「I can’t imagine how much mana is contained inside this item…」
Both the Earl and Claudia came closer to gaze at the bracelet.
「The Leviathan gave me this item and entrusted us with his desire to defeat the Empire. But I am worried that the damage would be too great if I handle it on my own」
Let’s keep the detail about NEET G.o.d a secret. To save his dignity.
「Is that so… Let’s head to the castle at once. I have to report various things to his Majesty」
「I’d like only Masaki-dono, as the head of pirate group and as the otherworlder, and Adelhide to accompany me to the castle」
My men seemed to dislike the idea of me going into the castle without them.
I’ll set the inn as the meeting point.
「I understand」
「Okay」
Adelle and I agreed and went to the remains of the military port.
「Big Boss, just take it easy! We’ll be waiting back at the inn」
「Thank you. If something happens, I’ll contact you via telepathy」
Adelle and I got off at the military port and everyone else crossed the ca.n.a.l and pa.s.sed the cliff.
They should anchor in the lake ahead.
「If we go straight from here, we will arrive at the castle. There are rumors about you around the town. The Hero of the Blue Sea and The Crimson Princess Knight」
「Even though I’m not a princess…」
It seemed that both of us don’t want to stand out, we would rather be left alone if possible.
Since we just fought head-to-head with the Leviathan and saved the legendary G.o.d from a curse, I guess it couldn’t be helped.
Adelle, the Earl, and I went up the brightly lit stairway together.
Eventually, the gorgeous royal palace appeared before our eyes.
Both of us were lead by the Earl. A soldier ran toward us from across the street.
The soldier told the Earl something and the Earl handed a bundle of paper to him. Then the soldier bowed and left. I wonder what happened.
「Apparently, His Majesty wants to see both of you now. It seems that he watched your battle with a telescope」
D-d-does that mean he saw my little “scene” with Adelle?! No way! I refuse!
Well, even if I said “I refuse”, the King wanted to meet us, so we had to meet him.
G.o.d d.a.m.n it!
「Audience with the King, eh? Even though I don’t know anything about the n.o.bles etiquette…」
「I’m very thankful for that」
Following Adelle’s movements, right? I will manage somehow.
「I had intended to introduce both of you to his Majesty, but this incident saved me time and effort. Oh, it’s time… Come with me」
It seemed that we were planned to wait in the guest room at first, but we were told to head to the audience chamber at once.
I remembered that she was acquainted with the King, has she been here before?
***
Both of us arrived at the audience place.
In front of us wearing a thick red cloak sitting on the throne was the King with a luxurious crown that looked heavy on his head.
The royal guards were stationed near the surrounding walls.
The knight who stood beside the King was equipped better than the Earl.
Since I don’t know anything about etiquette, I bend my knees a bit and lowered my head.
「Raise your head」
I was able to look at the King’s face after he told us to raise our head.
He was probably 60 years old. His white mustache and gray hair stood out.
「Earl Allan, we are really grateful for your initiative to gather reinforcements to help the Kingdom in its crisis」
「I’m honored by such praise, Your Majesty!」
After the Earl lowered his head deeply, the King looked towards us.
Why can’t 【Status Effect Immunity】 cure nervousness?
「I am Roland el Saint Drag. You must be the person who stopped the Leviathan. It was a great fight to watch. I thought it was over when you were eaten but I was surprised when you came back out alive」
As expected, he saw the whole incident…
「Your praise is wasted upon someone like me」
「It is as dear father had said. Even among the legends, I have never heard about any human surviving a fight with the Sea G.o.d Leviathan. Your achievement will be written in history. You should be proud about it」
「R-right! I will devote myself to keep your expectation」
I lowered my head deeply as I replied. Maybe this is fine. Since both of them didn’t show any displeasure, I think it’s fine.
So the one beside him is the prince. That explained a lot. He is black-haired ikemen. that looked lean and muscular even with the armor on and looked very similar to his father
「It’s been a long time, Adelhide. I’m sorry we couldn’t help the Valentine Empire」
「I remember many years ago… You were brought to me by my little brother as a very energetic small child. You used to run very cheerfully around the palace」