Chapter 35 (2/2)
“But can you tell me why a hybrid wyvern is treated like that? If it werehybrid wyvern”
“Of course, it isn't as if eht that But wyverns simply do not interbreed That is why only one in a thousand or ten-thousand wyverns are hybrids Because the chance is so low and because hue wyverns have towards hybrids, everyone gave up on producing them Once a hybrid wyvern appears on the battlefield, other wyverns see red and the nuet is the hybrid wyvern You probably know this already, but that is why hybrid wyverns have been historically called cursed wyverns”
Derval laid out the is
I nodded 'In conclusion, there's no probleh to repel all the wyverns charging in' The solution was simple, but the problem hether you had the skills to survive under concentrated fire
“If I get the foret armor?”
“About that… I'm not sure There hasn't been such an extraordinary appointment until now,” said Derval with a severe expression
“Okay! Let's end things here then I should go get the forister you as my exclusive crewmate, Derval”
“That's correct That should be the only thing you need to do today, sir As for the rest, an order should be issued from the superiors”
“An order?”
“If I'm correct… I believe on't be able to stay here for er”
“Hm…”
Derval's speculation ht had occurred to me No one would want to work or fly with a cursed wyvern that could bringthe Crown Prince's target, no Skyknight would want to be in the saht be possible if it was Countess Irene, though
“But when do I get the peerage and territory?”
“Pardon? Territory?” Derval repeated dumbly
“Aren't Skyknights supposed to get a peerage and territory?”
“Sigh…” Derval h
'What, is that wrong?' I thought, puzzled by his reaction
“Sir Kyre, are you really a Skyknight cadet?” asked Derval
“Yeah, I am…”
“Then why do you ask about a territory… How could there be anythe nobility?”
“Wait, then are all the Skyknights here nobles without any territory?”
“Of course they have a peerage and territory The proble 'do you really not know?' After seeingthat I really had no clue, he continued “They have appointed peerages and designated grants from Imperial territory”
'I understand appointed peerages, but what's the designated grant thing?'
“What does 'designated grant' mean, exactly?”
“As you may know, territories owned by His Ier and more extensive than any other territory in the empire About ⅕ of the empire's land is under the possession of His Imperial Majesty A set amount is taken froranted to soldiers serving the Ehts affiliated with the I to their titles Typically, a baron will receive around 20,000 Gold per year”
'What, really? 20,000 Gold?'
Just catching tuna or dehts were treated ily than I expected
“However, that is not a small suoods that wyverns consuhts”
I understood that 20,000 Gold was no small sum, but the problem was, I didn't like the sound of it at all
“Is there no way to receive a peerage and territory at the same time?”
“Of course, there is”
“Oh? What is it?”
“One dom's territory is seized, then you can receive a territory like that Another way is if you achieve a truly a feat and receive the favor of His Iranted a part of his territory and become an independent noble”
'Hm… so you have to receive the Emperor's favor'
I fell into deep thought Froood, but there was probably no one stupid enough to pick a one-on-one fight with the Bajran Empire
'I do need a territory, and a big one at that,' Iet the formal letter of appointment for now Tomorrow's problems can wait for tomorrow'
A child who could barely count wouldn't be able to do differentials or calculus in a single day I decided to walk forward steadily step by step, or rather, two steps at a tie boon I had just sed came first and foremost
'Marquis Mermos…'
I left the hangar with brisk steps Marquis Mermos definitely had a favorable impression of me The issue was, how could I strip the most benefits possible from him?
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'Right, a marquis should enjoy this much luxury at least'
I had gone sightseeing all over the covert, but I hadn't yet gone inside the 4-story stone building where the Marquis was staying It wasn't because the knights on guard at the front gates earing severe expressions, but because there was a lot to see elsewhere So this wasthe covert headquarters up close and personal Sculptures and works of art that didn't lose to the ones in the inner palace were adorning the walls
Knock knock
“Your Excellency, the cadet Kyre has requested to see you” The knight who escorted me knocked on the door and informed the Marquis of my arrival
“Conified voice
With a click, the knight opened up the door
“I greet the Commander”
In front of me sat Marquis Merhts and the Commander of Kirphone Covert He was an eldery man with a head of neat white hair On his face was the same kindly smile that I had seen at the entrance exam
“Sit down”
'It's simple'
Unlike the decorations outside, the Marquis' office was austerely decorated There was a large painting of a Black Wyvern flying in the sky, as well as a luxurious-looking airplate For on the wall There was also an antique desk and a well-used leather chair The atentlemanly marquis very well
“Would you like a cup of tea?”
'Tea to start?'
The Marquis hiic stove on one side of the office As expected of a high-ranking noble, it seeic items were used for convenience
“I will gladly have a drink”
“This is Siphore tea froht for its light and clean taste”
Marquis Merrandpa and not like a noble
As he poured the tea, I was able to pinpoint the identity of the faint fragrance I had detected when I came inside The Siphore tea, which looked like black tea, flowed into a white teacup with a gilded edge
“Have you come because of the letter of appointment?”
“Pardon? Yes, that's right”
The next
“A letter of appointrant However, you will not be able to receive a for tea “A forranted by His Imperial Majesty the Emperor”
I knew that too But the problehts on the continent who didn't have a peerage There ht be some unaffiliated pirates, but it was definitely an unusual case
“Life looks very simple, but it's actually quite hard In particular, once you becoations”
As my senior in life, Marquis Mermos advised me as he laid down his political viewpoint I could only accept his words Hemarquis of the empire, but even he wouldn't want to step too far out of line with the next emperor, the Crown Prince
“However… For a Skyknight to possess a norhable Because of you, I was forced to think of coht”
A high noble was so at the if they were in a badthe Marquis had slept poorly last night because of me
“What kinds of thoughts drove you to becoht? With skills like yours, you could ht”
“Because it's cool”
“Cool? Is that… really the only reason?”
“To be honest with you, sir, you can earn e it once in their lifetime?”
“Money, honor? Hahaha You're a funny fellow”
Itthat sohts to a marquis as called 'Your Excellency' by everyone As I offered hts without hesitation, the Marquis let out a good-natured laugh
“But it's a real shaered the one person you shouldn't have”
“It doesn't matter”
“It doesn't? Why not?” the Marquis asked, once again at a loss for words
“The world is bigger than one ht think, isn't that true?”
“Those words… Do you mean to say it doesn't have to be this empire?”
“I wonder…” I vacillated with a smile
“I have been closely following you, the person who confidently talked back to Marquis Kermon e first met,” said the Marquis “It seems your relationshi+p with noble heirs at the Academy is very poor”
'He's done his research'
“You're a dangerous fellow Despite being a commoner, you have absolutely no fear towards nobles, and you also have no sense of loyalty towards the ee of character “For such a person to becoht… What choice would you make if you were me or a noble of the empire?”
'What use is it to ask a question like that Jeez'
“I would educate hiht loyal to the Ihts
“Heh… A heroic Skyknight with deep loyalty…” Marquis Mere as well as a title, 'Adalon,' which carries a ”
'Huh? A peerage and title?'
So very unexpected came out of the Marquis' mouth I would have no words of opposition even if he were to chase Bebeto and e
“Only, it is not a forrant that only the Ee of appointive”
'Baronet? Jeez, a viscount is already low enough, so what's this about a baronet!'
“If you becoht status, it could confuse the existing order of rank, but it would be excessive to grant a fore to a person whose skills and loyalty have not yet been confirmed With that in mind, know that this is the best I can offer within my ability”
The brevity had completely disappeared from the Marquis' face, replaced by utter seriousness
'He really loves the erity that could only come from a loyal citizen
“Thank you for your consideration”
There was no reason to refuse A baronet title was still ht I should just be satisfied that it was a step above a knight
'Phew, it's really hard to level up'
Becoa road ahead of me
“Because you lack a forranted by His Iic armor for your wyvern or an airplate If you have the skills, take care of those on your own”
'They cost h…'
Despite , I fully understood the Marquis This was the ut my relationshi+p with the Crown Prince
“I understand I will settle that on my own However, please allow me to take on a crewmate for Bebeto's maintenance”
“A crewmate, you say… I would like to, but as you nated grant”
'Wow, this is so stingy,' I muttered to myself
“Please let me have the crewmate named Derval”
“Derval? Hooh, you have ests Hean arraduated top of his class in the Empire Administration Academy”
'Top of his class? He's that smart?'
Unlike nobles born with silver spoons, a coraduated from the top of his class at a place like that, he was undoubtedly a genius
“Alright He was about to be discharged anyway, so I will give him to you'
'Why do I feel so crappy even though I' what I want?'
At the Marquis' ungrudging(?) goodwill, I lowered my head “Thank you very much”
“This is a noble letter of appoint the baronet status It is e, but nobles from baronets upwards receive noble respect in accordance with co loyalty to your empire”
'Ahh! I'm finally a noble! Uhahaha!'
Finally, I had joined the much-dreamed-of ranks of nobility! It was the lowest rank of noble which left hts
Fro as a noble Even if it was just a baronet title
“I will do ations as a noble”
'Depending on how it goes Huhuhu' I would only treat them well if they treated me with respect
“Ah! Before I forget, you can fly at will Just avoid the areas marked as no-fly zones”
'It can't be preferential treatment just for me, so why…?'
“Why only me…”
“It isas fast as you can I will assign a flight instructor to you”
'Final consideration? What's with the look in his eyes?'
Marquis Merret and bitterness At thathe could not disclose