Vol 10 Chapter 157 (1/2)
Prologue
The temple in Zayin’s capital
That temple that differed little fro when bathed under the light of the sun A blue sky spread out, and around it gathered the citizens of the capital
It was a place in which a war took place not too long ago But now it had ain its composure
In that flurried space, the Holy Knights were forade, and at the sahts were broken up
As the Holy Maiden, Aura Zayin was trying to construct a new system of rule
And in the ceremony, the ones who’d done meritorious service this time around were lined up
But the Vice-Captain of the Holy Knights, Creit-san ending a discontent look to his side Where his eyes fell, Albano-san was lined with a grinning expression
Albano-san’s subordinates were lined beside him, and they were here because their work behind the scene had been evaluated highly
Having been oblivious to their work, Creit-san looked quite irritated
Wearing armor that served in appearance alone, I cautioned Creit-san in a quiet voice
“Creit-san, we’re in the middle of a ceremony”
A vexed Creit-san looked ahead, and scolded me
“Lyle-kun, why did you invite Albano along? That one has no incentive, and his loyalty equates to nothing”
The earnest Creit-san was definitely skilled But if he was going to betoo straightforward
In order to coht Albano-san was a necessity
“Regardless, I invited hie jobs prove hard for you? Like investigation or snooping around rumors, there are quite a few important jobs we’ll need him to do”
“That’s exactly the point! Leaving so like that to that man…”
During the cere to end
I was quite busy with setting up Zayin’s new order We had few civil officials The ones we had were a group of newbies
On top of that, we dissolved the Divine Knight Brigade, so ould have to form a new unit for that
(… We don’t have enough tih to the end, it would take years’ worth of time)
In the Jewel hung around my neck, the Skills of my ancestors were recorded
I’rateful that those ancestors put in their advice, but recently, there was soht my curiosity
(Even so, they’ve been quite quiet as of late)
Norh, but recently, unless I called out froive a response
It made me curious, but I was too busy to ask their reasons
And I was trying to e
(Now then, next is Selva Lorphys’ movements are dull, but will it be fine?)
By swiftly attaining victory in Zayin, ere trying to alter Lorphys’ objectives towardsthe status quo
(Hah, looks like I’ll have to make a move on my side)
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Once the cere documents in my room
The ones assisting me were Novem, Miranda, Monica, and Clara At times like these, Aria and Shannon, and Eva and May weren’t of much help
A mountain of paperas piled atop the desk, and as I went through them, I heard the Fourth’s voice
『Hmm, that’s an iood It isn’t a calculation error, it’s intentionally been misreported The one who drew it up is incompetent Make note of his nah priority, but it’s impossible for now』
The docus I should have the authority to look at The work they related to covered a lot of ground, and all of Zayin’s info was going straight to me
The reason such as passed to me… a severe lack of personnel
A knock came at the door Some officials of the temple entered my room with yet another few piles of documents in hand
When my face cramped as I looked at the papers, the officials…
“U-u priests from the provinces looks like it’ll take some more time”
I hung my head, and pointed for them to place theirtheave some work to Clara
“Clara, I leave sorting the new documents to you”
She stood from her seat, looked at the new piles, and
A complaint
“If only these were books, I’d be able to go without feeling this fatigue”
Saying that, she went into allotting the documents Now the reason there was so h Priests and Priests were all of the opposing faction
I had thought of apprehending theave his take
『Ah, these guys are all useless It’ll be trouble, even if you send them to the outskirts Deport them all』
It’s all because he had said that
And because of it, Gastone-san was going sleepless nights, andon rotation The fact that Monica could process docurace
But they kept on co, and eren’t able to output them faster than the input rate
Monica shook her golden twin tails into a mess
“Why is it analogue!? If it were data, I’d be done by now! If it were digital, I’d be able to e this country alone!”
I looked at Monica
“Are you getting tired? You can take a break already Rotate out with Miranda”
Miranda was taking a nap on the sofa, and I told Monica to switch out with her There, Monica stood, and spread out both her arms
“What’s with your attitude!? Please care about hts to make those costumes and armors, and I even htly! Just because he’s being called the Holy Knight of Love, the Chicken dickwad has evolved to a tengu!”
I felt irritated, as I stood, and pointed at her
“I’ called that because I like it! All I said was to rest if you were tired, so what is it you’re so displeased with!?”
Monica spoke
“God dah that damn chicken skull of yours!!? … Hah, I’ll prepare soht snack too”
Maybe yelling calmed her down, as she left the room to prepare tea
As she sorted through papers, Clara…
“I’d like a sandwich”
As she indifferently went through the papers, Novem lifted her face as well
“Same here Because that will surely be easier to prepare”
Irritated by Novem’s words, Monica turned her eyes to me
“… So three peoples’ worth of sandwiches and drinks No, I’ll prepare four”
Miranda slowly rose from the sofa with her hair in a mess She looked quite tired, and as she stretched, the chest area of her shi+rt was open,her brassiere visible
I immediately averted my eyes, and the Fourth…
『Lyle, your face is red What’s getting worked up over so like this supposed to accomplish?』
When I thought him loud, the Fifth reported on his condition
『… No, your face is just as red, you know? If mama were here she’d smack you』
『Don’t tell him!』