40 [33] Audience and negotiations.txt (1/2)

While Rumelia was playing with Heishela, a group of knights came from the direction of the royal castle.

The soldiers hurriedly split off to either side to make their way through.

Their orderly marching movements were undisturbed and showed their high level of discipline.

The knights who stopped in front of Lumeria playing with High Sierra all kneeled in place at once.

''Princess Lumeria, Your Highness. We are here to receive you, the third knight leader Lieselotte and the other twenty. Our guest, Virum-dono and the others will be accompanied by our guards, so I ask you to accompany them.

Thanks for your help. Liz, I know you have nothing to worry about, but you should never be rude to me.

Following Lumeria's gaze as she moved flickeringly, she saw Ristiane's figure, who had finally been freed by Cunaria's hands.

''Huh. That idiot, has he done something again?''

Yes, you've done a great job with our guest. I know you're doing this for me, but you don't know how much you're getting. It's a good thing that you have a good military force.

'But isn't the Princess responsible for this incident? It was the princess who chose Listy (that thing) to accompany her.

Oh, you're a good sport. I thought I reported it properly, didn't I?

'Leaving a note in the room is not a report. And I don't think Listy (Ale) would report it herself. I would ask you to put yourself in the shoes of someone who would tell it to His Majesty and the chief ministers.

Lieselotte, who covered her face with one hand as if she was dumbfounded, let out a grand sigh.

In fact, this Princess Highness (Lumeria), as can be thought from Lieselotte's words, is not an official emissary.

The reason why Rumelia, the princess's highness, had only one guard, Listiane, was also because she had a fanatical loyalty to him, so he wouldn't let her report to him without permission.

This is the reason why he or she had a dispute with Vilm and almost turned against him or her, but...

Now, you are relieved of your knight Ristiane's bodyguard at this time. Go home and wait for news from the castle.

What? Wait a minute, Liz! Why should I be removed from the princess's guard?

''You still don't have a good way of talking to your superiors, Listi. That's why you're one of the best in the country, but you're still a junior knight. Take him away!

Following Lieselotte's orders, two knights take up positions on either side of Listiane.

''Yes, yes. If you're going to riot, I'll send you to a quiet position where you'll never again have any contact with Princess Lumeria. Keep quiet, okay?

Listiane was already on the verge of going out of control, but when she heard Lieselotte's words, she was reluctantly taken away by the two knights.

After she was out of sight, Lieselotte turned towards Virum and the others.

''Nice to meet you. Virum-dono, Meldina-dono and Cunaria-dono. I am sorry for the delay in greeting you. I'm Lieselotte, I am the Knight Commander of the Humane Kingdom. I have been entrusted with the task of guiding and escorting you to the castle. I look forward to working with you.

It's Vilm.

Meldina. It's a pleasure to meet the famed Lady Lieselotte.

I'm Cunnalia. Hi, it's nice to meet you!

Lieselotte shook hands with a good-natured smile and shook hands with them in turn.

Even Vilm, who was showing caution, took his hand without seeming to care much about it.

It's a good idea to make sure that you have a good idea of what you're doing.

In addition, Heishela waits outside the castle walls (sit) by Rumelia's order (selfishness).

After being recognized as Lumelia's flying dragon, Heishela was assigned about 20 soldiers to watch over her and take care of her.

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When they reached the royal castle, Vilm and his men were immediately ushered into an antechamber near the King's Chamber.

King Zeldia, who had received a message from Rumelia, had called off all governmental affairs and audiences for the day and made preparations for a meeting with Virum and the others.

Meldina and Cunaria seemed uncomfortable with the lavish furnishings, which they rarely saw.

Wyrm seems to be leaning against the wall, thinking about something.

In the meantime, a soldier calls me and leads me to a large doorway that leads to the king's room.

'Don't be rude,'

Vilm and his friends look out for the soldiers who are advising them and walk through the open door.

The first thing that jumped into view was the beautiful furnishings that were on a different level from the ones in the waiting room.

A chandelier that emits a light that looks like it's dotted with stars.

A red carpet with an abundance of gold thread that felt soft as you walked on it.

Paintings with a powerful power that holds the gaze of viewers and does not let go.

It was so beautiful and glittering that it was hard to imagine how much gold was used in this room alone.

In the midst of all this, Virum was walking as if he were taking a walk through the city.

Meldina and Cunaria seemed uncomfortable, but they walked behind him, pulled by Vilm.

Stopping a dozen or so meters before the throne, Virum looked up slightly and caught the king's figure.

He is a mature man with a face reminiscent of a man in his fifties, but the intimidation emanating from his body is quite impressive.

Although he is dressed in extravagant clothing, he looks as if he is standing on the front lines of a battlefield.

It's more appropriate to call him a great general than a king.

Are you the king of this country?

Virum speaks to the king (Zeldia) in a tone as if he were talking to an acquaintance.

'Huh? What disrespect to the king!

These adventurers who don't know anything about common sense won't go this far!

”Get on your knees or else!

The overlords instantly begin to make a commotion.

It is the expression of Lieselotte, who was standing by, that has not changed, but she is looking at Vilm.

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

Good, be still.

They responded to the words Zeldia uttered, and they quieted down as if they had hit the water with a snap.

Zeldia's sharp eye light shoots through Virum.

Probably, if you're not a suitably talented person, you'd be cowering under this gaze alone.

It's interesting. It's just like a gentle breeze, neither resisting nor resisting my pressure. A man of some ability will reflexively prepare himself. If you don't have the ability to do that, you're going to make yourself stronger. You are far more competent than Bazelade has ever told me you are.

Zeldair looks at the unconcerned Virum with delight.

I'm sorry I tried to test you. I'm sorry to have tried it,” he says, ”but I can't help but be aroused by the sight of such a strong man as yourself. I am Zeldair-Humanio, king of my Humane Kingdom. You don't need to change your language or manners. I want to talk to you in your natural state.

He was Lumelia's father, after all, when he didn't show any signs of being particularly offended and didn't bother with words or politeness.

”I'm Virum the Adventurer. I came to this country at the request of the princess this time. I did indeed hand it over, right?

Yes, I'm here. Yes, I heard you. That little witch. I don't know where she was listening to me, but she was doing things on her own... Well, since you're here, let's not get hung up on the details.

It seems that Zeldair is having a hard time with Lumelia's energy.

It's a good thing that you've bought into it, but I'm what you guys call an ”abomination”. In all the years I've been in this country, the way people treat me, the way they treat their abominations, how is it that you, the king, are so friendly to them?

Ah, ah, ah, ah, you're getting good at it. You know what I'm thinking.

Laughing happily, Zeldia signaled to one of the assembled overlords.

Slowly, the one who appeared was Bazelard, who had come to Farren earlier as a diplomat.

Bazelard, who walked up next to Wyrm, first bows to the king (Zeldia).

''Your Majesty. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to make an apology to Virum-dono. I hope you will forgive me for exposing my abomination in front of your Majesty for a while.

Bazelard saw Zeldia nod at that statement, and he turned to Vilm and sat down, bowing his head.