41 – If there is a main character
After the resistance commotion, a report came up at the Governor General, who was living a peaceful life.
“This?”
“These are the new diplomats sent to Hailan by the Commonwealth this time.”
“Ah, that’s it.”
In the past, the case in which the queen was kidnapped by the knights of the kingdom. They claimed it was to protect her queen, but she was told that she was being recalled home because her investigation into him was clearly necessary.
‘Is he coming too?’
While looking at the name of the report, seeing a familiar name made me smile.
A man who can be seen as similar to me in a way. Reinhardt, a knight who protects the Commonwealth King of the Commonwealth Kingdom.
He is the same age as me, the youngest knight leader like me, and participated in the war with me. Of course, we met as enemies.
As we shared swords, we realized each other, and after the war, I think we became quite close.
“When will they come?”
“They say they will enter the country today.”
Smart-
It was then. Someone knocked on the door of the office.
“Your Excellency. A man named Reinhardt of the Commonwealth Kingdom asks to see Your Excellency.”
I think even the orcs will come if you tell me. Apparently, he found me as soon as he came to this country.
“Stop by.”
You cannot leave an old friend outside. Naturally, I allowed a meeting with him.
The door of the office opens, and a man with red hair and a handsome appearance walks inside. The Commander of the Knights of the Commonwealth Kingdom like me, Reinhardt.
“It’s been a while.”
“Oh, long time no see!”
He bowed his head to me and greeted me. He asked me to leave because he was the same age as me, but he always drew the line saying that his status was different. I am an aristocrat and he was a commoner.
“I didn’t know you would come to Hailan.”
“I didn’t know either. Things happened suddenly…”
He said, scratching his head shyly. It’s not a sudden thing. If you didn’t care, it could look like the Commonwealth Kingdom had declared war on the Empire.
“What happened to them?”
“The punishment was based on the report sent from the kingdom of Hairan and their testimony. It is true that they were deceived by the rebel forces, but they said that being deceived was also a sin.”
After hearing what he said, I nodded as if I understood. This is because they were conscious of the empire. In order not to be caught even by a small pod by the empire.
It must be because of this that they arrived in Hailan and looked for me first. To let the Empire know that they properly punished them.
Of course, I don’t think that man who innocently looks at me didn’t come to me for political reasons like this. He’s been away from politics ever since.
“Stop talking about trifles. Say goodbye.”
“Good.”
At my words, he answered with a smile. Serena prepares tea accordingly and brings it to him.
It was then that Reinhardt’s eyes turned to Ariel, who was sitting in the corner.
“That person…”
“My name is Ariel. It is my seed.”
I wonder if he was also impressed by Ariel’s appearance? There were various emotions in the face of the guy looking at Ariel.
Soon, the guy got up from his seat and started walking towards Ariel.
“I… Where have we met before?”
So, Reinhardt standing in front of Ariel spoke to Ariel.
However, Ariel tilted his head and put on a puzzled expression. But. Ariel would know Reinhardt. She was from Johana, the most closed village on the continent.
“.. I’m sorry, but the girl doesn’t know you.”
Ariel politely bowed her head and said. If the two knew each other, that would be a miracle in its own right.
“Ah.. Sorry. It seems I was mistaken.”
After hearing Ariel’s answer, Reinhardt bowed his head to Ariel and sat down in front of me again.
Looking at him, I thought. I wondered if he had a dark heart for Ariel.
“.. It’s not like that! Really! It’s just a real misunderstanding!!”
As I looked at him calmly, he seemed to sense something and made an excuse to me. Yes yes I can understand. Because it is true that Ariel has a beautiful appearance.
“I’m sorry, but Ariel can’t be coveted by anyone other than me.”
Ariel is my squire. The one who covets my seed will not let anyone go.
“..Your Excellency is good at saying things like that.”
After hearing my words, Reinhardt smiled and said. When she turned her head to look at Ariel, she could see that her face was flushed red.
However, I did not feel the need to explain, so I remained silent.
“So. Is the Federation Kingdom quiet?”
An empire in chaos due to the crown prince’s illness. That’s why I became curious about the news from the Commonwealth Kingdom.
“Yes. All the headaches have been resolved to the point where you wonder how it can go smoothly like this.”
“I see.”
It was really interesting. Endemic problems in the Commonwealth Kingdom. Are you saying that all of those problems have been resolved?
“A thief who stole items from the nobles of the kingdom. When I found his hideout and went to catch him, he had already disappeared for a long time.”
A thief who shook the Commonwealth Kingdom. I too had heard information about the thief.
I remember hearing that it only steals from nobles, and is quite a nuisance because of its small body and quick movements.
“Disappear?”
“Yes. It has completely evaporated, without a trace.”
It’s really amazing. Did someone even snatch it before Reinhardt caught him?
“In addition, an aristocratic family stained by corruption has fallen. Someone sent me a note anonymously.”
“What a strange thing.”
A note from an anonymous informant. Hearing what he said, I remembered the dark spirit my father had spoken about last time.
‘No..’
However, it will not be a black spirit. I’m guessing, because they’re an organization operating within the Empire.
“Isn’t it? What’s even more bizarre is that one of the maids who worked for that nobleman disappeared.”
“Disappear?”
“Yes. It’s a case similar to the robbery. It disappeared without a trace.”
Did the two disappear in succession? It’s fortunate that things are resolved quickly, but isn’t this a problem as it is?
“Ah, did you hear the news? The fact that the slave trader, Puck, is dead.”
“Oh, I knew.”
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What I heard through the Ministry of Information. A slave trader who was active on the continent. I heard that even in an empire where slavery was abolished, there were hundreds of slaves he secretly sold.
That’s why he was the worst criminal in the empire, to the point of putting a bounty on him.
“He also died in the Commonwealth Kingdom, and all of his slaves were freed.”
“Looks like God is helping the Commonwealth.”
It is said that all of these things happened at the same time. Things were going smoothly for them to the extent that they wondered if God was really helping the Commonwealth Kingdom.
“But the curious thing is, this time, just one slave disappeared.”
“This time too?”
“Yes, it is. Therefore, we are assuming that the person who led these events is the same person.”
If his guess was correct, it was clear that he was truly a mysterious person.
‘Subdue thieves, accuse nobles of corruption, kill slave traders.’
A strange thing happened to the Commonwealth Kingdom at the same time. As a result of thinking deeply about them, I came to a possibility.
“What is the possibility of resistance?”
“Um… Nothing has been revealed yet. We were also tracking him, but at some point, his traces disappeared from the Commonwealth Kingdom.”
“I see.”
“Why is that? By any chance, is there anyone you can guess?”
“.. No. It’s because there seems to be a person similar to that in the resistance.”
Resistance, or mercenary Kai. He said he was definitely a man born and raised in the Commonwealth Kingdom.
Listening to Reinhardt’s words, I wondered if that person might be a mercenary named Kai.
“Oops. As we talked, he came back to talk about work again.”
“That’s right.”
Me and the guy laughed and said. Even if you talk about everyday life, it always ends with a story about work. This seems to be an unavoidable occupational disease.
“Ah, take this. In fact, I came to give you this.”
“This?”
“This is an invitation to a party held in our corporation. Please, please attend this event and make it shine.”
The guy politely told me. A place to celebrate new diplomats. He wants me to be there.
“Let’s do that.”
I accepted the invitation he gave me. One of the duties of the Governor-General, guarding the Commonwealth Kingdom. Because it was necessary to attend this party and observe their dynamics.
“Oh no, it’s too late. Excuse me.”
The guy got up from his seat and said. Her red hair glowed beautifully in the setting sun.
Soon, the guy glanced at Ariel, bowed his head to me, and left this place.
‘Reinhardt.’
A knight like me, a guy who took an elite course despite being a commoner. Talent is a talent, but the way he wields his sword every day and perfects his self-management sets a model for all knights.
Good looks, great talent, steady hard work.
That’s why I used to think that way sometimes. If there is a main character in this world, it might be that guy.