30-Deputy Leader of the Knights (1/2)

The knight who slammed his face into the cobblestones was completely unconscious.

His eyes were white, his teeth were shattered, and he was lying on the ground with his buttocks sticking out in a heap.

I broke my gaze and turned my attention to the crouching boy.

Seira had already rushed over to him and was tending to him.

”Hey. Are you okay?

”Uh, yeah. ......

Femme gave me a healing potion. The pain seems to be gone for the time being.

Sayla explained.

”I see. I'm surprised you had the cure.

You never know when something might happen. You never know when something might happen. It's better to be prepared. I've got everything from potions to torches to tongs.

Where'd you get that last one, ......?

”Where do you use that last one, ?” I asked.

”Oh, .......

The boy opened his mouth slowly.

Thank you for saving me. Thank you for saving me.

Don't worry about it. --I'm sorry. I'm sorry I didn't get to you sooner. I put you in a lot of unnecessary pain.

No, I'm fine. I'm fine.

Okay. You're strong, aren't you?

I patted the boy on the head.

”Heh. ......

The boy beamed shyly.

”Hey!

A shout pierced the peaceful atmosphere.

The knights were looking at me like demons.

I could feel the tingling energy coming from the right and left.

I was surrounded.

You've got to be kidding me. ......?　You think you can get away with that for free by messing with our knights?

I'm not sure what to make of it.　Who do you think is protecting this world? We're protecting the Orb of Light, that's why you're alive.

”I see.

I said.

”They say there's no medicine for stupidity, and they're right.

”What?

Don't get carried away. Just because you're guarding the treasure doesn't mean you can do whatever you want.

That doesn't excuse you from hurting those you don't like.

It is foolish to misunderstand one's own stature because of the cause one has espoused. Power and position can easily distort a person's character.

”Thank you for your counsel,” said one of the knights.

said one of the knights.

But it's a long story and I can't listen to it. You can do the rest in hell.

The knights put their hands on the swords at their hips.

--Looks like they're serious.

Gentlemen, please put down your swords!　I'm not sure what to make of that.　There's nothing to be gained by fighting with each other!

The knights don't listen to Seira's rushed attempts to mend the situation. The knights are not listening to her, as if they want to kill anyone who gets in their way.

”Seira. I'm not sure what to say to them, but it's useless.

Spinoza said, shouldering his mallet and glaring at the knights.