I Can See Your Code

I see your code (79)

Wrath!

As soon as the words were finished, magical powers from all directions looked like they were stabbing me. It’s not a metaphor, it’s a real semi-real thing. It is also a strength that an ordinary 4th grader would not be able to handle.

What kind of bastard threw that one

Looking at it, it’s the knight standing in the first row. The guy who flinched for a moment when Hans was called.

For now, remember that child.

Zyre’s breath was heard behind him. All of a sudden, the magical power that has that substance is coming to the fore.

It’s not at the level of getting injured, but it seems enough to make you feel bad.

First, it spewed out psychic power and collided with him. The magical energy that flew with a terrifying force was scattered.

At the same time, the eyes of the knights changed. A little, but with a look of surprise.

“Thank you for your response. There was no reaction, so I thought I had borrowed a barley sack or something.”

“I’ve heard from the manager, but he’s quite cocky.”

The guy suspicious of Hans said with a snort.

“Look at us and throw up… … . So is this the conclusion you came to? City guards?”

“Is city security a problem? On the contrary, I think it is a very honorable thing.”

I’m not trying to be sarcastic, I really think so. All the cities of the other empires have been handed over to the realm for a long time, and the last imperial family is being escorted by Ricardo in our house.

In other words, guarding Layton is the same as protecting the last city of the Empire.

Of course, if the person receiving it doesn’t think that way, it’s a no-brainer.

“City security is usually the responsibility of ordinary soldiers who do not even have magical powers. All of them here have no shortage of things to do as the guards. They tell us to take on one guard, why not take this as an insult?”

“Tell me your name first.”

“It’s Hans.”

Also. In fact, I was half sure. Because something happened like Hans.

“Okay, Sir Hans. Then I ask So what else can they do other than guard Layton?”

“Princess… … factor guard. It’s the most important thing right now.”

“For that, Sir Ricardo alone is enough. If you are strong enough to break through his escort, even if you have lords, you will not be able to stop him.”

Hans frowned, unable to answer.

Well, that’s just a simple fact.

I paused for a moment and then asked.

“Or is there any command you want?”

“… … What do you mean?”

“For example, the invasion of the three kingdoms.”

thud!

In an instant, goosebumps all over my body.

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Magical energy rushes through the auditorium to a level that cannot be compared with before. Some are focused towards me, others are radiating endlessly in all directions as if they have lost their way.

But one thing is certain.

that everyone is suppressing their anger.

Looking at that angry magic storm, I feel like a shipwreck drifting on a ferry.

I tried to bear the wave of anger as calmly as I could.

“I’m not going to say I understand you. I haven’t lost my family or my home to the kingdom.

The waves are still strong.

However… … .

It wasn’t unbearable.

“So I honestly don’t know how to convince you. Neither Tanya nor I have any intention of fighting the three kingdoms.”

I paused for a moment and looked at the knights.

Contrary to the momentum of angry magic, the emotions in those eyes were only sadness.

“So all I can say is, even if you have a little spare time, take a look around. I’m doing the guarding.”

The waves that only looked like castration calmed down a bit. I don’t understand it, but for now, I’m inclined to agree.

For now, that’s enough.

No matter how high the waves are, if you go up in the end, a single ray of sunlight shines through.

* * *

After allocating the territories of the knights. I caught a man trying to get out.

“Sir Hans, can I talk to you for a moment?”

“… … Me?”

“yes.”

He looked puzzled, but then nodded.

You don’t have to go very far to change places. Because this is an auditorium attached to the vigilante group, and there was a useful office nearby. We went straight to the vigilante’s room together.

profit.

Inside, there were only a desk full of papers and four small sofas to receive guests. Considering that the room is used by both the general manager and the successor of Noblesse, it looks very short.

At least it means that the vigilantes aren’t running as a joke.

I suggested Hans to the sofa and sat across from him.

“Now, I want to hear why you called me apart.”

“Is it Sir Ricardo’s order?”

At the first question that came out, Hans’s expression frowned.

“I don’t know what you mean.”

“You don’t need to take the shichimi. I know that when I spoke in front of you, you secretly pushed me to your advantage.”

That’s the same with the magic that was first blown away. At first, I thought it was just that, but no matter how much I think about it, the century or time was too appropriate.

It must be the right time to call attention. If he hadn’t done anything, he might have had to endure much stronger magic than him.

I uttered these words with that in mind, but there was no way Iza could have known such a fact.

So are the answers I continued. It may seem negative at first glance, but in reality, I have avoided questions that would be really disadvantageous to me.

For example, the fact that my identity is ambiguous. I was at a loss for what to say if I had to ask if you were really an imperial citizen.

There’s no way to prove it, and honestly, I don’t know either.

On the other hand, Hans’s answer almost seemed like a windbreaker that made the speech run more smoothly. It is a situation where there is no doubt.

“Isn’t it something that Sir Ricardo planted? So that the crew can be a little less dissatisfied.”

“… … planting It’s a bit of an expression.”

Hans laughed slightly.

“Honestly, I didn’t know you would notice. I thought it was just a warning about what was said during the speech.”

“It is true that Sir Ricardo sent it.”

“no. That’s not it. The manager has nothing to do with me.”

… … What else does this mean? There would be no need to come all the way here. It’s not bad for me anyway.

But Hans’s expression looked really innocent.

“If you don’t believe it, there’s nothing I can do about it, but I was voluntarily helping you. I don’t think the manager wrote a separate number either. If you can’t stand this alone, you’re the one who will give up hope in the first place.”

“… … Is it voluntary?”

I couldn’t think of any reason why the 1st Knights would voluntarily help me. I’m a kid a lot younger than them, so I’m not a kid whose skills aren’t quite there yet. Plus, you probably know all the reasons why I got the right to command.

It’s okay to say thank you, even if you don’t do the climax with stupid words.

Hans looked at my face and smiled.

“Now that you do, you look like your age. When I saw everything he had to say in front of the 1st Knights, I thought he was actually an old-fashioned young man.”

“… … So why did you help me?”

“I am the only commoner from the 1st Knights.”

… … commons? Was there a setting that the 1st Knights had people from commoners?

I do not know. They were obviously excellent people, but after all, they were treated as semi-monsters. The related quests were all about subjugating.

“I don’t know what Sir Hans has to do with being a commoner and helping me.”

“Actually, the fact that I was a commoner can be said to be relevant.”

Hans got up from the sofa and walked over to the desk. And scanned the documents piled up like a mountain.

“… … It’s a lot of work. I don’t know if adding 30 articles will solve it.”

“Please answer first. What does it have to do with being a commoner?”

“Do you know what benefits commoners receive when they join the 1st Knights?”

It must be a hereditary nobility title and promotion of the family.

“I know.”

“Then you would know that my whole family would have died too.”

“… … .”

It’s not certain, but if he had been promoted to a nobleman, he would probably have died. There was no way the kingdom could have kept the high ranks of the empire alive.

It’s not for nothing that Noblesse is pretending to be noble in Layton.

Hans chuckled. I put down the papers I was holding.

“In that respect, I am no different from the other members. But thanks to being a commoner, there are things that are different from my colleagues.”

“… … It’s like a relationship when you were a commoner.”

“That’s right.”

A face like a hyung next door smiles slightly.

“Most of them died in the aftermath of the war, but a few people I knew survived. Among them is a woman named Xenia. I’m about forty, do you remember?”

If you ask me if I remember, it’s probably someone I know. Xenia… … Xenia… … . Not long after, a middle-aged woman with a warm impression came to mind. certainly… … .

“I think you remember. That’s right. The director of Hamilton Orphanage. I was working for you now. Thanks to the company taking over the orphanage.”

“… … okay.”

“By the way, I co-founded there.”

Hans smiled brightly.

“Thanks to you, I heard that the orphanage, which was virtually closed, is reopening. Thank you.”

“… … .”

“You look embarrassed. In any case, unlike my colleagues who have completely lost their relationship, they say that the bond still remains. Most of them ended up saying the same thing. Thanks to Rihanna, thanks to the saint… … . I have never seen the gods called like that.”

Then he came up to me. And after looking at me for a while, he suddenly falls to his knees.

“What are you doing?”

“I didn’t even think of this… … Having said that, I am convinced.”

Hans pulled the scabbard from his waist.

“Honestly, I have no loyalty to either the Empire or the Princess. I don’t know if it’s because I’m from a lowly commoner.”

He holds the dazzling scabbard that only the 1st Knights can have in both hands. A knight’s pledge of allegiance.

“But I think you might be able to offer your allegiance. I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that I have the command anyway, but if it’s okay, can you accept it?”

After saying those words, I looked down at Hans, who bowed his head.

A knight’s oath is not for anyone. It was the same with the 1st Knights, who were the most elite. Even if you make an oath to the empire, it is said that you do not go to the oath. It is a precious ritual that can only be performed once in a lifetime.

The problem is, I don’t know if I’m worthy of this kind of loyalty. What Hans was talking about wasn’t really that great either.

Just because we were in the same city, it caught my eye, and I just had the means to help.

I mean, it’s not because I have a saint-like personality, as people say.

After such a long time, Hans did not move as he had promised.

“… … .”

Finally, he sighed and put his hand on the scabbard.

I still don’t know if I’m enough to earn the loyalty of a knight.

“Stop getting up, Sir Hans.”

However.

“You are my knight from now on.”

I wanted to be that kind of person someday, so I thought.

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