Episode 327
214. Imperial Knights Camp (1)
Here is a description of the Knights’ Camp:
We receive applications from ‘aspiring knights’ throughout the empire and select people based on various evaluation factors.
Afterwards, they will be housed and boarded in the imperial palace, to be exact, in the knights’ quarters annex, and the program will last for about two weeks.
“You will be given a certificate of completion and a specially made sword as a token of completion. “What do you think, don’t you want it?”
Sir Enrion, who next explained the reward, seemed a little taken aback by my sour reaction.
“Well, the other guys had really bright eyes… … “Are you no good?”
It’s okay to treat it like a piece of paper, but the certificate doesn’t mean much to me at the moment, and the same goes for the sword.
It might be useful for exhibition purposes, but I don’t know.
“That’s right, I forgot this. “There are other things as well.”
“What is it?”
“The top performers among those who complete the course are given the right to move directly into the ranks of trainee engineers.”
What should I say about Sir Enrion’s expression… … .
It’s as if they naturally expect me to be interested.
However, Sir Enrion was astonished by my continued words.
“… … “That Dorment guy already made an offer?”
“yes.”
“You even refused?”
“yes.”
“… … .”
order.
Of course, it is a great honor, no, it is more than just a great honor.
All of these so-called ‘warriors’ of this empire are still devoting themselves to training with that goal in mind.
Leila and Dorian are definitely considering joining the Knights after graduation, or if luck and skill allow them to do so.
But not me.
“Didn’t you use a sword?”
“Yes.”
“Then of course I should join the Knights! “Is there anything else that has such honor and a guaranteed future?”
“It means using the sword.”
“… … .”
Professor Kael’thas was the only one giggling next to him as if he had expected that to happen.
“If that guy had that kind of dream or showed interest, I would have recommended it a long time ago and put him in it.”
“No, brother, it’s still true. A guy with such talent and skills… … .”
“He’s not the type of guy to listen to. I guess I haven’t tried it? If that guy is good now… … “The problem is which knight order will accept it.”
According to Professor Kael’thas, there will probably be political problems if I try to become an official member of the Order.
Should I say that it is not a grand political problem, but rather a political problem limited within the Knights Templar?
I am young and have no experience in other knights, but my skills are such that I can surpass most of the existing knights.
Therefore, they say that after they accept me, there will definitely be problems about how to treat me.
“If this guy joins the Knights, there will be trouble. To put it bluntly, skill is skill, and the background is Sogress. But it’s also ambiguous to just treat it like that.”
“Don’t you know that the Imperial Knights only look at skill, brother?”
“That’s what you see from above. It’s all a thing of the past. “Hasn’t peace come?”
Anyway, that didn’t mean I didn’t participate in the knights’ camp.
“Let’s go. “I’m interested.”
“really?”
“yes. “I’m not going to join the Knights, but I’m interested in sparring.”
I don’t enjoy fighting.
Well, you should do it if you have to, but not like a blood-crazed person.
However, sparring is good.
It’s one of the important ways to gauge your skills and communicate with others.
“You are the first person to be interested in the camp itself.”
Sir Enrion held his tongue, but still spoke quite positively.
“If you go there, of course you will see some familiar faces. Because they will come from the academy as well. However, there are probably some people who don’t know.”
“I guess it’s because they gather from all over the empire.”
“yes. These guys come from all over. Since there is no age limit, all kinds of people will come. Of course, there is a strainer.”
This part is interesting.
I’ve been adventuring here and there, but I haven’t met many opponents I can compete with in swordsmanship.
Also, I would like to have more experience with various sword techniques.
There was even a sparring with the knights.
“great. “Let’s go.”
I was already wondering what to do, but I never thought such a great opportunity would come.
It went very well. * * *
When I told my family that I was going to camp, they responded by telling me to have a good trip.
My father seemed disappointed that he couldn’t take me on this southern tour, but there will be another chance.
Instead, my younger sister came to take care of me.
“Be careful, Dane.”
“what?”
“If you go inside, you will be a target.”
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Target.
When I looked at my younger sister, I saw a very serious expression waiting for me.
“It’s a place to prove it. “There are people from all over the empire who will do anything to get noticed.”
My younger sister held my shoulder tightly.
“It’s camp. “As long as you catch my eye, you will have a chance to join the Order.”
For some reason, it feels like I’m being sent to hell training rather than a camp.
Well, it doesn’t matter.
“Family doesn’t really matter. “Because the Imperial Knights themselves are such a place.”
“are you okay. “I won’t lose.”
“Yes, that’s true, but… … .”
“But how do you know so well?”
“… … .”
If you think about it, the younger sister is a summoner and doesn’t know anything about the knights.
I wondered how she knew, but I didn’t bother to ask my younger sister any more because she tried to keep quiet.
“Anyway, if you go and start a fight… … .”
“What if I get caught?”
“I’m sure you can handle it well.”
Well, it doesn’t matter if you start a fight.
Either ignore it or deal with it.
Just do what suits the situation and that’s it.
“Are you preparing well for admission?”
“They said you can’t use subspace in the imperial palace area, so I packed a backpack.”
“okay? iced coffee. that’s right. I heard so. “You know because you go often.”
Actually, there is nothing to take care of.
They say they provide meals there regularly.
The only thing I regret is that I can’t be sure if there will be tarts when I go.
I heard there was a banquet held the night before leaving the camp, but I thought I could eat it then… … .
You should eat one a day, right?
“By the way, how is your thesis these days?”
“I think it will be over within this year. Thanks for your help. By the way, do you want to stop by when you have time after camp? “I need some preliminary verification of my thesis, and I think I’ll need some help from my youngest.”
“However much.”
“thank you. “If this is really the case, I think I should list it as a co-author.”
I don’t really think so, but my younger sister thinks that this thesis started purely from my idea.
In that sense, it seems right to accept it if you say it that way.
“If I pass, I will now be free from being a teaching assistant. Boring graduate school. “Don’t go, youngest child, okay?”
Even if I die, I won’t go.
It may be fun in its own way, but being stuck in one place and writing papers is not my style.
“How could I say such a terrible thing in front of my youngest? No graduate school. never.”
It’s the first negative image I’ve seen in a long time. It looks like it used to be.
“Anyway, have a nice trip. My youngest, he is the youngest to me, but if I go there, there will be a lot of guys who will attack me… … “But I don’t have to worry, right?”
“then.”
I smiled and reassured my younger sister.
Not long ago, I had a fight with a demon and came back without any injuries, but I wonder if I’ll come back injured at camp.
“What are we going to do about Venatio?”
“huh?”
“no. nothing.”
I thought of Benatio watching me from a little distance away from the bench in the Academy Square where my younger sister and I were sitting.
I feel like they might chase me all the way inside… … .
How will it come out?
Anyway, the next day came and I comforted Karnas by packing up the backpack I had packed in advance.
“I’m just falling for a moment.”
“Kikireuk…” … .”
“Instead, I should be playing with my eldest sister?”
“Kikireuk…” … .”
“My eldest sister gave me a delicious snack.”
“What?!”
Seeing how he reacts to snacks, I think eating them is the best.
Who on earth does it resemble?
For reference, Karnas’ favorite snack is beef jerky.
Stock is mixed feed.
[Dane, won’t you take me too?]
“You play with your eldest sister too.”
[Are you saying you’re going to leave me with this cheeky mini dragon?]
“Then do you want to stay in the club room? “The kids will be annoying.”
[…] … I’ll think about it.]
“What are you worried about? “I’m going out now, so decide quickly.”
[As expected, being with Miss Arabella is more helpful to my intellect… … .]
Even though I was going to go anyway, there was a lot of talk.
So I took the two guys to the lab and left them in the care of my eldest sister.
“Have a nice trip, Dane. “Go and kill anyone who starts a fight.”
“… … “Is your reaction a little different from my younger sister’s?”
“That… … “What does he say?”
“You said I would take care of it myself?”
“That’s what it means.”
The nuance seems a little different, but maybe I’m mistaken.
“Anyway, don’t think about going and causing trouble, and if someone is making a fuss, just put them down. “You are the Emperor’s favorite, aren’t you?”
I’d like to receive less favor.
“Then I’ll come back.”
“huh. Contact me if anything happens… … Ah, it must be difficult to use the communication crystal ball there. Nothing much will happen, I guess.”
The eldest sister was quite different from the younger sister.
Since I am the one who directly hears the story of our adventure, even last year, all I could do was worry… … .
Am I young if I think this is disappointing?
I do not know.
“Oh my Karnas. “Would you like some beef jerky?”
“Kikreuk!” “Good luck!”
[Miss Arabella, please recharge my magical power.]
I’m having a good time already.
I left the lab feeling doubly strangely sad.
And in front of the imperial palace after leaving the academy.
Imperial Knights Camp.
Finally, I enter the hospital.
“Dain Sogress? I was waiting. “Let’s go inside.”
When I entered inside with the guidance of a guard, several carriages were waiting. And there was a little commotion as well.
“Does this make sense? Even so… … ! “How can so many people travel in one carriage!”
It looked like one of the new residents, and he was literally running.
Because several people ride in a carriage.
And the attitude of one Templar member in dealing with this was resolute.
“If you don’t accept it, you can leave through that door right now.”
“what? Even though I treat you like this sometimes… … .”
“Once you step inside the imperial palace, no one can complain about the imperial family’s policies. Please keep in mind that if you make any more noise from now on, it may be considered treason against His Majesty the Emperor.”
“… … !”
treason.
It is a very convenient and scary word.
Thanks to that, the guy who was making a fuss eventually became quiet, even though he was fussing.
However, I did not get into the carriage.
It must be the noble pride that comes before the others and cannot wait.
There is no custom like that in the South.
“Are you Dane Sogress?”
“That’s right.”
“Yes, I have verified your identity. We sincerely welcome you to participate in the camp. If you get on the carriage and wait, we will leave for the admission area as soon as all the seats in the carriage are occupied.”
So I rode first.
The guy who was waiting looked surprised when he heard my name and when I tried to get into the carriage.
And the moment I got into the carriage, he followed me and got into my carriage.
“nice to meet. You are the famous Dane Sogress. “I am Diego Ceylon, the eldest son and heir of the Marquess of Ceylon.”
And the way he said hello to me seemed quite funny.
