Chapter 26 (1/2)
Volume 1
Atelier Tanaka Chapter 16 Part 2
Dragon Extermination 6
The next day we were once again at the castle.
Rather, we had stayed in the castle overnight at the request of the king.
And now, the noble mage was saying it is time for our reward.
There are only ten days left until the debt on my house needs to be collected. Im pretty happy that I can get all of that debt resolved so soon.
“Thank you! Its thanks to you that my daughter has been cured!”
The king said this to us with a bright smile showing on his face.
Were currently in the same spot as yesterday, the great hall of the royal castle.
In addition to the King, there were a large number of nobles dressed in luxurious clothing lined up on either side of the King. This scene reminds me of Jacques-Louis David’s painting of Napoleon’s coronation. Maybe its not that extravagant.
“Id expect as much from you, Lord Fahren. Sincerely, thank you for everything youve done.”
The King says this in a tearful voice.
I am a virgin that has no real family. Seeing how much he cares for his daughter makes me think that marriage sounds rather appealing, but if I had a daughter that looked like the Princess I cant be confident I would be able to resist spying on her in the bath.
“If it were the usual me, I would claim that I did this alone, but not today. On this one occasion, I would not have been able to accomplish this on my own.”
“Truly, what a day this is.To hear those words coming from you of all people.”
“It was all thanks to this man here that we were able to create the medicine. He obtained the dragons liver and even made the medicine himself.”
“..You, raise your head and tell me your name.”
“Yes, my name is Tanaka.”
“Tanaka? That is a strange name and you look different than the people of my country.”
This is bad, I said my family name out of habit.
Most people of this world dont seem to have a last name. It would seem even more strange to him for sure as almost all commoners do not have a last name. Well, it should be fine. I plan for this to be the first and last time I speak with the King.
“Yes, I belong to a group of nomadic people. I decided to travel on my own some time ago.”
“Nomadic people?”
Everything Im doing is to get gold. I try to make up a story in order to not be rude.
But the face of the King just looked confused.
Suddenly, a voice that came from the side of me spoke up.
“Your grace, please give me an opportunity to speak.”
It’s the blonde haired Lolita.
She has remained silent up until now, so why does she feel the need to speak now?
“Oh, Richard’s daughter was also helping. To put yourself in such danger in order to save my daughter, you truly have my thanks. I plan to visit with your father. Perhaps I’ll give him some land and the title of Viscount.”
The atmosphere seemed to have changed after the King said these words. It was mainly due to the aristocrats quietly talking amongst themselves. It seems by giving her father the title of Viscount, the power structure of the country has changed. Well, that has nothing to do with a commoner like me.
In response to the King’s words, another man standing next to him spoke up.
Another ossan that had been standing by the throne. He was standing there the entire time yesterday as well. Is he perhaps in the number two position in this country? I’d imagine he has the title of minister or something similar.
“Your majesty, that title is a bit much.”
“Oh, are you saying that the reward is too much for the person that saved my daughter? I think the title is perfect after everything Richard’s daughter has done.”
“S-Still, that title holds too much power in the country.”
“I’ve decided on this as a reward. Do you have anything else to say, Prime Minister Mordred?”
“N-No.”
“I would expect someone capable of defeating a red dragon is more than worthy of such a title. I am convinced that if it’s this person, they will be more than able to proudly represent that title.”
“.Yes, I agree with you.”
“If so, don’t bother speaking up in the first place.”
“Right.”
The King and the Prime Minister.