Chapter 36 (1/2)

Preparing to Sortie

“Now then, you all. That att.i.tude is good. Listen.”

Royce, accompanied by a tall knight, stood in front of Wynn and the others, and puffed his chest out, allowing his swollen belly to jiggle.

Wynn, Locke, Wedge, and Reeno, as his subordinates, saluted their superior. Royce nodded at them, and returned the salute, then began to speak.

“I am Royce, your superior. As you can see, my rank is Lieutenant. And this is Vice-captain Kelvin.”[1]

“Nice to meet you all.”

Lieutenant Kelvin, who was introduced as Royce’s adjutant, saluted.

Unlike Royce, christened Fat Bald Toad by Locke, who was grimacing, he was a man with delicate features, which gave a meek impression, and his fine eyes carried a light of intelligence.

“First, let’s make sure. You were a.s.signed to this platoon for scouting and patrolling. We will go as a smaller group in front of the main forces to search for the enemy, and once we find them, report to the main army on the double. Since you’ve been a.s.signed to this platoon, I a.s.sume you all have learned reconnaissance and stealth techniques at the Knight School?”

“Yes. We have been trained.”

Locke, acting as their representative, responded.

‘Rather, can you even scout, like that?’

That thought crossed Locke’s mind, but he didn’t say it.