第３３６堀：ローデイの日常 (Part2)
"N-no. That’s because you guys said you had paperwork and couldn't play..."
"“Is there anyone who shreds important documents?! Because of that, my work hours just got extended!!”"
...Yeah.
I don't want to admit it, but this is the current King of Blade.
How should I put it? He’s the most hot-blooded king I’ve met in this world so far.
"Tch. Fine. I got it, I got it. So, that girl over there is Samantha, right?"
"Ah, y-yes!"
"Hahaha. No need to be so stiff. I’ve even changed your diapers before. Feel free to call me Uncle Blade."
"S-such a thing... It would be disrespectful to His Majesty..."
Wow, this guy is even more intense than Princess Inis.
"Stop messing with other people's daughters. Go mess with your own son and daughter."
"No way, no way. They’ve been ignoring me lately. They say they can't keep up with my energy. It’s pathetic, isn't it? The young ones these days. Back when we were mercenaries..."
"I didn't come here to reminisce with you. Close your mouth and read this letter already."
With that, the old man handed the parchment-holding middle-aged man the letter and the wooden box containing the magic sword.
"Just hand it over directly. It’s a hassle, right? Even if there’s something rigged in the letter, we’ll manage. If I die from this, then that’s just how it goes."
"I tell you every single day to fix that habit of yours of dragging everyone else into your recklessness... Anyway, this is from the Academy Principal, and... is this a magic sword?"
"What? If there’s no problem, give me the letter."
"Ugh. Honestly..."
His expression changed instantly. He read the letter, opened the wooden box, and gripped the magic sword without a moment's hesitation...
*Whoosh!!*
The power of the magic sword activated, and a small flame erupted.
"It’s the real deal."
"“Is there anyone who just uses it right away?!”"
"Don't be like that. Here, read the contents."
"...Hmm, hmm. This is bad."
"Right? So, that guy over there is Yuki, the one who made Samantha’s big breasts his own, right?"
"Hyaah!?"
He glanced at Samantha’s chest, and only after Samantha hid behind me did he finally meet my eyes.
...This bastard. Can he not speak without making a joke?
"Son. He is the King, but as you can see, he’s just an idiot who lives by his intuition. He won’t execute you for being rude, so feel free to answer normally."
"Yes. That’s right. For now, my wife doesn't like it, so stop the sexual harassment, old man."
"Bwahahaha!! You’ve got guts, living up to the reputation of being someone who could surpass Principal Popuri!! Samantha, I’m sorry!! I got carried away!!"
The middle-aged man bowed his head deeply.
It was clean-cut, but for Samantha...
"N-no!! It’s fine. So please, raise your head!!"
"Well, I’ve bowed once, so I’ll raise it. It’s important to apologize properly when you make a mistake, you know?"
"What you’re saying is correct, but your head is the country itself, so think a little more."
"Ronri seems to have it rough too..."
"If you think that, Huge, why don't you come work at the Royal Castle..."
"I refuse."
Amazing. There’s absolutely no room for us to interject.
What are these people?
How is this country still standing?!
"Anyway, the foolish talk is over. I’ve actually heard rumors about strange things in the castle town lately."
"Hey. Since when? *Sigh*, tell me the escape route later. I’ve also caught wind of a strange group. I was getting information from the townspeople, and I found it strange that the soldiers were saying it had high credibility, but was this your doing?"
"Yup. What kind of King doesn't protect the peace of his own city?!"
"Is that why the soldiers were saying they were stuck with your bar tab and asking if we could cover it as expenses...?"
"W-well. I have no idea what you’re talking about..."
A king patrolling the streets, combining hobby with utility.
...Which wandering shogun is this guy supposed to be?!
"Blade. It’s not like you don't have money, right? Why are you putting it on a tab again?"
"Well, Ronri checks my wallet too strictly. I can't get any money from that side. And my son and daughter won't lend me any until I pay back what I already borrowed."
"“Naturally.”"
"So I had no choice but to take day labor jobs repairing the city walls..."
"“Stop it!!”"
...Does the King of this country actually carry bricks to fix the walls?
"Well, because of that, I’ve heard there are strange folks around. I never thought it would be tied to something this serious."
"We haven't even confirmed that the group possesses a magic sword yet, have we?"
The man called Ronri said the obvious, but the middle-aged man named Blade said nothing. He set his sword down, put on his worn-out leather armor, and turned around.
"No, that group definitely has a magic sword. My intuition is telling me so!! The letter from the Principal has cleared up all the discomfort I’ve been feeling until now!! We’re storming in right now!! It’s rare for the three of us to be together like this!!"
*Bam!!*
"Y-Your Majesty!?"
I heard the voice of a soldier outside the hallway, surprised by the man who had just burst out.
"What on earth is... wait, hey!?"
"Follow me!!"
*Thud, thud, thud, thud...!!*
With that, the man dashed out of the room and ran off.
"That idiot!? Huge, chase after him!! I’ll bring the soldiers!!"
"Understood!! You guys are coming too!! If that idiot leads the charge, he’ll smash the evidence along with everything else!! Hurry and chase him!!"
Eh?
What is this?
I mean, we’re making up for the time lost by that idiot noble earlier at a breakneck pace, but...
I-I can't keep up!?
For now, I have no choice but to run!!
It feels like you could make a whole separate story just about these three when they were younger.
Feel free to write it yourself.
Oh, and feel free to write fanfiction too.
If you want to write a doujinshi or something, go right ahead.
And make sure to present one copy to me (smirking face).
See you next time.