Vol 9 Chapter 149 (1/2)
Holy Knight Brigade
In the entrance hall used for the inaugural asseathered
They talked ast themselves, as they waited nervously
I was distanced fro over them from the wall This time, I wasn’t an attendee, but the host
Monica was busily ins in maid clothes to have them help out
When she came up next to me, Monica…
“As I thought, perhaps keeping them in their temple robes would’ve been better? I was sure it would look out of place, but by doing this, I’ve killed their character traits”
“What are you even talking about? More ih food and drink?”
Shen I confirmed it, she nodded
“We’ve hts But there is a bit of a problem”
“Yeah, I understand that one We’ll be able to hold out until the end of this battle, right?”
“Yes”
I understood the problem we carried After Monica checked in with me, she went back to work
I looked at the hall Creit-san was there, and he earing conspicuously high-spirited clothing
(I’ood feeling)
Drea adventurers
Rather than using it to get rich quick, those that wanted to escape from this lifestyle
Right, the ones I gathered were those aiather those aihthood as well
(Birds of a feather flock together, I see)
Aht households Just as Aria hailed from a militaristic Viscount House, there were a nue
In order to reclailory, they had resolved themselves to hop aboard this time’s mission
Frohtly-fed-up voice of the Fifth
『No matter the tiain Well, the fact they’re at least resolved is decent』
The Sixth as well
『Exactly But they’ll be reliable for now And thinking of the future, the Holy Maiden will need those who’ll s』
I turned my eyes to the stairs
(It’s time)
With some drink in their systems, and soe for the others to make their appearance
The consecrated virgins… not in maid clothes, but in the outfits that Monica had sewn, they ca the people in the hall
And when the VIPs came out, it all went silent
(Yep, she’s definitely a Holy Maiden as long as she keeps her mouth shut)
In a white dress that seemed to be stuck-fast to her skin, down came Aura-san Behind her followed the forh Priest Gastone-san
When I sent a look to Eva, she nodded her head
Eva had a Skill of her own It wasn’t too useful in cattle, and the girl herself didn’t really seem to like it
Its name was 【Voice】… it aer number of people hear it
And this tie 【Back Music】 Even without instruments, she could put on performances with her Skill
Majestic an to streans of having done anything, and I couldn’t help but wonder where exactly thefrom
(It’s rare for there to be a Skill hated by its holder No, did it manifest precisely because she didn’t desire it? There are quite a few mysteries with Skills)
There was a reason Eva didn’t make use of her Skill She hated it
She wanted her voice to reach on its own She didn’t want to rely on a Skill
Music was to be ether before a croas the whole point So her Skill was nothing but irksome
Or so she said
This time, we didn’t have the leisure or time to hire an orchestra, so I left it to her
The atmosphere and sound, as well as the real Holy Maiden’s… no, the former Holy Maiden candidate’s appearance set the hall in silence and anticipation
Aura-san stopped part-way down the stairs, and looked over the hall before speaking
“I thank you all for gathering I, Aura arateful to be in your presence today”
Unirl’s current bearing was too different, I felt like I was going to laugh
I held back and listened, but the contents were, to put it sihts black and blue together Because if you succeed, you’ll get governhts
Is hoas
Right, that was the bait for this tioes without saying we had to prepare the necessary food supplies on our side
And Aura-san sent a glance to me
“In order to take back Zayin, here, a new knight brigade will be formed Its lead shall be left to the one who saved my life, Lyle-dono”
I took a step forward, and the eyes of the gathered adventurers gathered on me
“It will only be teraciously take up the position of commander”
And Aura-san…
“I would like to leave the role of vice commander to Creit Benini-dono”
Creit-san was so moved, he broke into tears
“… Y-yes!”
His voice as he answered was shaking a bit
After spreading out her arms, Aura-san crossed her hands over her small chest, and made a pose of prayer
“Here, a knight brigade… a 【Holy Knight Brigade】has been formed Brave ones, may you sally forth with the protection of the Goddess”
To oppose the divine knight brigade, we had for was done on the spot
They were barely any different
(Well, even if it doesn’t quite roll off the tongue, it’s that… the Holy Maiden’s knight brigade, or how to put it… that does sound like so that country would have It’s a tee it later)
It was a siht, but perhaps it would work out fine? And like that, the Holy Maiden’s knight brigade was dubbed the holy knight brigade
The hall heated up again, and I got the feeling I was the only oneover the name so much Now to take the next move…
(I’ll have to meet Albano-san’s party tomorrow)
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The next day, I took Miranda, and found Albano-san in a bar
It was a store that’s sole entrance was an alleyway, and not the best place to be But the quality of the dishes they put out was high, and the taste was delicious
Taking a swig of ale, Albano-san looked at us
“assist on Zayin’s side? Don’t want to I only ride winning horses”
When he said that quite boldly, I gave a bitter smile, and nodded
“That’s alright But it’s not like swinging a weapon is all that ht?”
Around us, rough folk drank ale, and made merry
Harlots called out to the customers in the bar, but they didn’t come closer to us, as Miranda was at the table
Albano-san looked at us with his cup still held against his face
Miranda extended a hand towards her food
“What ant to leave to you is spreading rumors in Zayin That the fore war on Zayin”
Albano-san thought over it Rather than hesitating, it looked as if he didn’t understand
“… I do know you lot areuse of Creit’s rock-headedness, and spreading rumors on your own?”
I nodded
“It’s to win We’ve no intentions of losing Of course, I’ve not a preference for losing battles”
It’s a fa battles Only the Third thren his life to buy time, but that was because it was a necessity
It wasn’t for his own loss, he lost his life for a greater victory
Albano-san laughed
“Nice! I like guys like you But ill you do by spreading rumors? If that’s all there is to it, I will adh”
He seemed to think it may be a trap
“Yes, spreading rumors is all we need After that, it’ll embellish itself on its own And there are a number of rumors I’d like you to leak Please spread them in order Ah, I’ll put up the funds for your food and drink while in Zayin Once you’re done spreading them, you need only return”
Neither me nor Miranda expected hi him carry it out, anted the fact to remain that we had made the request to him
When eresous
“… Hmm, well if that’s all, then why not But I’ve a request of my oen”
“What could it be?”
When I said that, Albano-san made a serious expression
“Let me in on this matter”
Miranda was a little wary as she uncrossed her legs under the table so she could move at a moment’s notice
And s, she…
What could youwell alongside Creit-san, you know?“
Albano-san put his hands up on the backrest of his chair, and turned his body diagonally towards us
“What, I don’t care about that knight brigade I just what to get out of this get out of this lowly lifestyle ofof trash But look here… we don’t have to be at the top, but we have our longings for a respectable life When that chance is rolling around in front of us, isn’t grasping at it the hu to do?”
I breathed out a sigh
“So what exactly do you want?”
“I’ll take up the request While I’ over there?”
The Third let his voice from the Jewel
『Well, we’re only doing this to show our ene a move I don’t think there’ll be a problem if he betrays, but…』
I looked at the responses on the Search Skill Albano-san was giving off a blue signal And there was also a red party in the bar
When I sent a wary glance their way, Miranda saw, and noticed as well
Albano-san spoke
“You’ll find adventurers here on one side or the other Those guys are on Zayin’s side They o out to sell info on us My party will take on those sorts for you You guys don’t look too skilled in that field”
We weren’t the best at it, I concede
“… And what reward do you want?”
“Money, status, fame… I’d like to say all of the considerable Even if it isn’t a Zayin governnize Foret rid of that label”
With an earnest face, I nodded