30 30 Huuta did it! (2/2)

The enemy of my enemy is my friend, I guess you could say.

The way they verbally denied Futa reminded me of the Colosseum.

The number of people was different, but unlike the Colosseum audience, which was filled with resignation, I felt a strong will to get rid of him.

For example, if you change your job from a champion to a pimp of a princess.

That treatment would be the same.

--That's what I thought.

The sound of stomping on the grass.

Her hair swept like the silver world, standing in the way of Futa's protection.

”Shut up.

That chilling word made everyone shut their mouths.

”...... Princess.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.

”I think you're mistaken, Richter.

”Misunderstanding? If it's a case of a hundredaire, I'm sure of it. I have witnesses. Do you still think I'm mistaken?

”Oh...

Lilac twisted the corners of her mouth at Richter's insistence.

That scornful smile is invisible to Huta behind him.

”You're talking about a hundredaire? I knew that, didn't I?

”What ......?

Futa couldn't help but let out a squeak.

You knew about it?　Since when?

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The girl holding his hand with both hands looked up at him and smiled.

I've been doing this since the beginning. I hope the princess will take care of the rest, and you can stay here and relax. --After all, it's all been calculated. You are a scary person.

I'm not sure what to do.

”Your Highness, you know that.

Yes, I knew and made him my guest. I couldn't bear to see what happened to Futa. In a place where people compete to see who is the strongest swordsman, he is the lone champion who has been humiliated for the beauty of his sword. Even so, he continued to work diligently and fell for the sweet words of the management. ......

The princess puts her hand on her chest and shakes her head.

It's a great way to get to know the people.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm not sure if I'm wrong to have him as my guest.

”As a guest, no.

For a moment, Richter was also pressured.

The lilac's moist eyes showed no hint of calculation.

You can't assume that even if it's an act, it's an act.

Above all, if he were to blatantly deny it here, Richter would be the bad guy.

That's why his words were weak. Above all, she's dealing with Her Highness.

If you expose her to such an opportunity, the rest is just a game of chance. At least that's what Lilac thought.

”Richter. I'll say it again. I think you're mistaken.

What?

I ...... have no intention of knighting him, do I?

---- What?

This time, the air in the garden froze.

The premise was turned upside down.

I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that.

”Well, well.

When I found out that he was the champion of the Colosseum, I lost confidence in my sword skills and decided to ask him for a match. No thanks. Because there is no exchange of money. I just asked him to stay. Is there a problem with that?

”......

Richter shuts up.

Confused audience.

But yes. If you don't intend to make her a knight, then what are you doing here?

What are we, the ones who desperately put down the princess's guest?

”But it's outrageous.

It echoes. It echoes, it echoes.

The princess's sorrowful face, her hand on her chest, her other hand gently caressing the side of her eyes.

Who broke the princess's heart?

Everyone present.

”Looking forward to the fight between our guest and the swordsman. --The mood I was in earlier, when Hooter won, seems to be sinking into a swamp.

”So, Your Highness...

No, I don't mind. I don't mind. But...

I look around, lower my eyebrows, and say.

”You have no idea how much your harsh words have stung my guest.

There are many ways to look at Futa.

Some still try to act arrogant. Some look away in embarrassment.

One looks down apologetically. Others are annoyed at the trouble they've caused.

But none of them can say a word to Futa.

The nobles are helpless against a mere rootless weed.

”I'm not asking you to apologize. I don't know what you're talking about, but you must have been desperate. Just.

Oh, Richter guessed.

This is what you want.

To establish Huta's position in the palace from the start.

”Would you please treat my guest with respect from now on?

A little selfishness from a lovely princess.

The little selfishness of a lovely princess.

She makes it look like a request.

She gives orders disguised as requests.

You can't call her a tyrant. She didn't force her way.

Because before you know it, they're the ones who tried to force you to ignore reason.

Instead of forgiveness, make a small concession. Now we're even.

That's what Lilac is trying to say.

”......”, haha. So much for that.

Richter couldn't help but blurt out the words.

Did you find that much value in Futa?

It's just that in order to allow Futa to operate freely in the palace, he had to create such a travesty.

Richter is desperately trying to find a way to turn the situation around.

If they don't, they're completely in the wrong. More importantly, Richter's own position is at stake.

But there's no time to think. Because time is not on Richter's side.

He's trapped in the crowd. It's not made up of the strong-minded.

Of course they are!　Of course I'm sure of it!

I can't say no to that.

”Yes, of course. It is our regret that this situation has arisen.

Yes. I didn't know the meaning of the game.

Not at all. If it was to be a showcase of His Highness Lilac's talent, you should have said so from the start. You're a bad person.

He laughed and laughed.

This was already a sign that Richter had been cut.

It's not our fault. The only ones to blame were the aristocrats who misunderstood the meaning of the game.

Lilac chuckled as well.

”Yeah. I'm sorry.

Then she continued.

”What do you think? ”Huta is strong, isn't he?”

At her words, Futa realized.

”I'll give you a chance to prove your strength soon. Until then, you will be our guest of honor.

So she had been thinking and acting this way since then?

I thought it was just a game when I heard ”opportunity to prove”.

But it wasn't.

I realized that Futa had already gained a clear position in the royal court.

He was an ”important” guest of Her Royal Highness.

This is even more so since they themselves have been reminded of the importance of this, along with the loans they owe to the nobles.

This is not the same as just bringing a guest and telling them to be polite. They can't touch Futa anymore.

Lilac was chatting with a group of nobles as she stared at them.

She smiled happily when she heard them praising Futa's swordsmanship.

As long as you praise Futa, nothing will happen to you.

That's what he's trying to say.

”Oh, really--

I'm not sure if I can prove it.

I'm glad I could 'prove' it.”

”I'm glad I was able to prove it,” Richter said with a resigned smile, looking up at the sky.

”Yes. Huta is a great swordsman.

”Yes, he is. I'm glad you understand that.

I can't afford to make my position any worse.

But now that the knight was out of the picture, Richter didn't feel so bad either.

At the very least, he could apologize to Futa later and ask for another meeting.

I'm sure that earnest man will forgive me for letting out my frustration today.