167 167. First Officer Girl Knight (1/2)

In a rented room at the school, I talked to a girl knight who came to report to me.

--Yesterday, there was an incident. The incident occurred yesterday in ”Fenkor,” a district controlled by the Kuro Wolf Knights, and ”Orenso,” a district controlled by the Knights of the Holy Armor.

There were three knights affected, all of whom were skilled first-class officers. One of them, Zaeeda Ebel, a first class officer belonging to the Kuro Wolf Knights, is missing.

According to the report of the knight who was with her, she disappeared after a battle with a knight in jet black armor.

Based on the amount of blood left at the scene and the absence of the knight, it is highly likely that she was murdered and her body was recovered, according to the knight who examined the scene.

In the event that you're not sure what to do, you may want to check with your doctor.

I understand what you're saying. So, I want at least two knights of the first class and above to be on special alert. ...... Is that what you're saying?

Yes, sir!　I'm not sure what to make of that. It's unprecedented that three first-class officers are killed in one night.

The girl knight is right.

In the kingdom's knightly orders, first officer is a rank given to knights of high ability.

In the case of the Kuro Wolf Knights, there are only a few, including myself.

The two knights who were confirmed to have been killed were first class officers of the Knights of the Holy Armor, and it seems that a complete high alert has been set up over there.

--The two knights were the first officers of the Holy Armor Knights, and they were on full alert over there.

And that would be a heavy burden for Remyll, who manages both knight orders.

That may be why he sent a knight to contact me as soon as possible.

”First Officer Alta Schweizer has been instructed to take precautions around the school. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

”...... Well... I'm going to try to stay away from the school as much as I can, but that's just the way it usually is. I'm not sure what to make of this.

Yes!　That's me!

The girl knight answered my question with a cheerful salute.

I was a little surprised and looked at her again.

I can't believe I'm saying this now, but she looks pretty young. She's probably a little older than Iris and the others.

From what I heard earlier, there are two first class officers. .......

So you're saying you're a first class officer too?

Yes, I am!　...... Oh, by the way, I haven't even told you my name yet!　I beg your pardon!　I'm Helen Trousseau, and I just recently rose to the rank of first officer in the Order of the Holy Armor!

I see, you're Helen of the Knights of the Holy Armor.　”Helen Torso?

I couldn't help but ask the name back.

I'm not sure what to make of it.

I'm not sure if you've heard of her, but I'm sure you've heard of her. ...... You may not have known her very well, but do you remember Belle Trousseau, the first class knight who belonged to the Kuro Wolf Knights?　Belle is my brother.