Marquis' Express Butler

“A lady's escort? What's that supposed to mean? ”

“I know it sounds crazy, but it's not a strange story. It's all allowed by the lady. ”

“I... I... I'm Arthus, Miss Sapiella's guardian?" ”

Arthur said he didn't want to believe it. When I see the stubborn guy who used to be strong, I get a smile. Yeah, I like the taste of this.

“Actually, the young lady is about to attend a special course at the Royal Academy. That's why we need an escort. Ah, this is high level information. Just know this. ”

“You're going to the Royal Academy? I don't know what the hell is going on. All right, this is good. But the lady's guardian knight is on temporary leave, but it's Lord Laurentz, isn't it? Did he tell you he was quitting? ”

“No, it's not like that, but the Guardian Knight is about to change. ”

“How? How much did Lord Laurentz lobby Master Baryan to take his place? ”

As expected, Laurentz doesn't have a very good reputation inside the Knights either. You're mediocre, but if you have bad temper, people who will like you will get away.

“The way down is surprisingly simple. ”

“What?”

“What do you think is the greatest virtue of having a knight to protect the elders of your family as well as yours? ”

“Education and skill. ”

The Guardian Knight always had to hang out with the Escort High. That's why you need to have excellent martial arts and a level of communication skills.

I folded my arms and leaned back against the wall and asked.

“In that sense, Lord Laurentz, do you think you have both? ”

“That's not true. Honestly, you wouldn't know the consequences if I came at you with this. ”

“That's why I'm taking you down. ”

You pull him down? That muttering arthur narrows his eyes, stunned.

“You can't be.... ”

“I'm going to challenge Lord Laurentz to a duel. ”

“Holy shit! Are you kidding me?"

“If you're going to compliment me, why are you being so aggressive? ”

“It's ridiculous. I thought I'd loosened one screw somewhere, but it looks like ten more than one. Are you kidding me? ”

Arthur still thinks he has the upper hand. Well, as long as they don't know I'm Mana User, they'll think I am.

However, it is not possible to say to the one who will come forward and share friendship, "Actually, it was my skill to break your sword at that time."

I shrug, smiling.

“I even won the famous apprentice knight, but I think Lord Laurentz could blame me for it. ”

“That's because you're lucky! At that time, even if my weapons were properly repaired... ”

“Do you really think so? ”

Arthur shuts his mouth when I'm flustered. At that time, it was not just a powerful attack. I was also afraid that I could stop all your attacks if I just wanted to.

Didn't he tell you then? What the fuck are you doing? It was that hard. My struggle.

“But will Sir Laurentz accept your challenge? I think he's on the run. Rumor has it he's a coward. ”

“Maybe you won't. The truth is, I think he's been picking on me lately, so he said he wanted to fight, but he said no. He said he doesn't have time for apprenticeship. ”

“So the duel didn't work in the first place? ”

“I have to make it walk on my feet. ”

“You look like there's a way. ”

I nod, smiling.

I already have a plan for this. It's not that hard. If word gets out that Lord Laurentz is afraid to avoid my duel application, it's enough.

It is also a way to exploit more people's weaknesses.

Now I have a very good reputation at home. After defeating Arthurs, I was asked to see the battle with the other Knights.

So this duel is also a reflection of such ethics, so it is not very unnatural.

Above all, the information in the mansion is in my hands. With Lohan, it won't take half a day to spread the word to all the villas.

“Anyway, Lord Laurentz won't refuse my duel. That's how the public will react. So if I defeat Sir Laurentz, I'll use the guardian knights' qualities to bring him down, and you'll be the lady's guardian knight. ”

“Something's not right. ”

“What?”

“If you defeat Lord Laurentz, you must become a guardian knight, right? ”

“Yes. For the record, I will be. Of course, it's impossible to officially become a guardian knight. Probably end up getting a temporary job like an executive secretary. But you're actually the one escorting the girl. I'm gonna make you deputy....... What's wrong with your reaction? I told you it was your dream. Being a lady's bodyguard. ”

“I feel like I'm leaking. He's a half-security guard, he's a security guard, but he can't be called a luxury guard. ”

“Hahahaha.”

I slapped him on the shoulder with a cool smile.

“They say you can't get enough for your first drink. Try to gain a lot of experience this time and get a promotion from the lady's eyes. ”

“If that's the case, it won't be a big deal to be a legitimate article. ”

“That's why it's a good offer. It's not a losing business. ”

Arthur said he would do it without a second thought.

He had no choice because the order would come down anyway, but what he wanted to do or didn't want to do was also a large difference in temperature.

Arthur sighs deeply and stares at me.

“What are you complaining about? ”

“It feels like something interesting is going on. Starting with the last tax investigation. What does it feel like to have a family ambassador in your hands? What the hell are you doing? ”

“What the hell. An ace apprentice butler who trained a crappy apprentice knight. ”

“…… I said don't talk about it! ”

I stopped making fun of you because you're going to be really upset. I guess I'll just have to pay you back when the return match opens soon. It's a lifetime of trauma.

Then I remembered a story I almost forgot, and I looked at him.

“I didn't say anything important. I have one condition instead of giving you such a good opportunity. ”

“Ha, what else are you trying to do? ”

“It's not that hard. You know, you fought me before, but we're a little short on basics, right? ”

“Less is more. ”

Arthur kicks his tongue as I give him notice. It was like lying on my back and spitting when I said it wasn't enough. We lost to a lot of people.

“In that sense, I need your help practicing swordplay. ”

“Be specific. ”

“I want you to teach me how to use a sword. From basic to practical swordsmanship. ”

Arthurs, who swept his chin, began to look at me with suspicious eyes.

“It's not hard to teach, but you'll be the butler, right? All you have to do is learn to guard your swords. What we learn is combat swords. You're useless if you learn. He's holding the paperwork. ”

“There's nothing wrong with learning, right? I just want to get the basics right this time. ”

“Good. It's not that hard. ”

“Then meet me at the training ground every night at 10: 00. ”

Arthur nods coolly. I like this guy. Once you decide, you don't doubt and worry, but you push it all the way to the end.

“But is all this really happening? If the Viceroy finds out, he won't disagree. I don't think it's right to let the apprentices take the girl. ”

“Don't worry. Once you get to the royal highway, you can almost be sure. I've made excuses I won't allow. ”

The work will be done by Confucius Hamel and his beloved Sapiella. If two people put their mouths together and recommend us both, the Marquis won't say a word.

The security of the royal family is very stable and there are mansions and private soldiers in the royal family. It's literally a temporary job for months.

“Anyway, you're getting ready for the royal highway. Take care of yourself if you don't have to. ”

“Got it.”

“Well done.”

I looked up and returned to the mansion.

* * *

When I arrived at the shabby door, I looked around for a moment.

No one walked by. Well, this is an apprentice's lodging, so very few people come and go unless something goes wrong. Especially those who are slow and slow.

I checked the lake and knocked lightly on the door.

Soon the door opened and it was Lohan who greeted me. He opens his eyes and asks if I was surprised.

“What are you doing here? They're all at my place. ”

“I'm just tired of taking a break. ”

“Bored? Simshi? What the hell are you doing? It's work and training. It's a mission. If you're so busy all of a sudden and you're bored, who will believe you? ”

The picnic smile drove past Lohan and into the room. And as he always did, he lay flat on his bed in his shoes.

As expected, Lohan was thorough.

“Hey! Get in the chair, the chair! It's yesterday's sheets! This son of a bitch is laying down like his house! ”

“Do you know how I feel now? ”

“…… damn it. ”

So grouchy, Lohan grabs a chair and sits next to me. I've used my bed like you always have, so there's nothing to say.

Lohan sits stiff, twisting his legs.

“So what's going on? You're not really here because you're bored. ”

“I have a favor to ask. ”

“You know it's hard to do it naked, right? ”

I knew it.

I turned my back and threw a gold coin at him, thinking that I wouldn't even tell a lie. As expected, Lohan was appalled.

“Hey, is this really gold coin? ”

“Right. One gold. ”

“Do you really need my life? Not one silver, but one gold! ”

“You don't have to bring one gold. That's as much as a butler can touch anyway. ”

“Apprentice is important now. ”

“That's right. Either way, if I needed your life, I would have put more. It's very simple. ”

“What the hell? ”

In spite of that, Lohan grudges into his arms in case he loses the Doubloons. I sat up against him.

“Actually, I was just telling Lord Laurentz I want to fight him. It's a minor setback. ”

“...... You're the only one in history who's ever had an apprentice butler put up a fight with a guardian knight. ”

“You know, you can't eat it on my watch. ”

Not only Lohan, but also Arwen, who is very close to me. Arwen is a visitor to the Abyss of Youth, so I've seen her a lot.

That's why we both know that Sir Laurentz and I are not on the same page. So I had a quick conversation.

“So I tried to get him to attend the training, but Sir Laurentz refused to play with the apprentice brass. Just swing your sword again at that time. ”

“I don't think you turned it down for a reason. ”

I nod, smiling.

“You're scared, aren't you? I think so, too. If I wasn't confident in my skills, I would have beaten him up by beating the day I climbed up. Apparently, they don't train very well and they play a lot these days. ”

“Did you? ”

That's why I like Rohan. He is very quick to notice and has a knack for choosing the most interesting of the many possibilities that will happen in the future.

“Yes, that's what you're thinking. Spread the word to the villa. You can spread it around town if you like. ”

“A quotation like that is not enough for one gold. ”

“Son of a bitch, when are you gonna start bargaining when you ask me what a good friend is? ”

I pulled another gold coin out of my tongue pocket. Lohan grins as he catches the Doubloons.

“Transaction completed! ”