I’m an Appraiser, But What the Heck is a [Divine Eye]? ~I Want to Live Freely as the World’s Best Beginner Class~ - Episode 206: Royal Capital Angrissa 1

Episode 206: Royal Capital Angrissa 1

A single Mail Bird flew in from Granzawall.

“…I see. This is quite intriguing.”

Chancellor Dietrich Hohenheim smiled upon confirming the letter’s contents. He then promptly headed to meet Winster Adelreed, the King of Adelreed.

—Knock, knock, knock.

“This is Dietrich. Your Majesty, a letter has arrived from Mihiro-sama.”

“…Understood. Enter.”

“Excuse me.”

Dietrich entered Winster’s private chamber. Inside, the king was enjoying coffee gifted by Maki, looking relaxed.

“So, what does Mihiro have to say?”

“Yes, apparently, a place called the Onsen District in Granzawall has been completed. Mihiro-sama wishes for Your Majesty to see it for yourself.”

“Hoho! He dares summon me? Mihiro’s grown bold!”

Normally, summoning the king of a nation would be seen as disrespectful. But Winster didn’t seem to mind. Instead, he simply smiled.

“It seems he has enlisted Moriya-sama’s help, using teleportation magic to facilitate travel between here and there.”

“What! Then we can conduct this inspection without much time lost?”

“Precisely, Your Majesty. It seems Mihiro-sama is quite confident in this *onsen*. …It’s very intriguing.”

Winster smirked at Dietrich’s implicit suggestion that he wanted to go too and nodded enthusiastically.

“Indeed. Then we must select those who will accompany us. Naturally, you and I are certain to go…… What’s with that relieved look on your face?”

“Nothing at all.”

Winster noticed Dietrich’s delighted expression and teased him with a grin. Although Dietrich denied it, his slightly reddened face betrayed him.

“You are undoubtedly the greatest contributor in our dealings with Mihiro and the others. And knowing Mihiro, he’s sure to have prepared something as wonderful as this coffee.”

“…Thank you, Your Majesty.”

“Now, back to the matter at hand. Who else shall we bring?”

While there were many deserving of recognition, the protection of Angrissa could not be neglected. Considering Maki and those connected to Yuria, there were many knights who came to mind. It caused Winster some deliberation. 

However, as if sensing an opportunity, an unexpected visitor arrived at the king’s chamber.

—Knock, knock, knock. Knock, knock, knock. KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK!

Dietrich frowned at the improper knocking at the king’s private quarters. But Winster seemed to be expecting the visitor. He chuckled wryly.

“Enter.”

As if in sync with Winster’s reply, the door opened. It revealed none other than the Knight Commander, Vigul Langdoria.

“Your Majesty! Pardon my intrusion!”

“Thy knocking is truly improper, art thou not?”

“My apologies! But surely, a letter has arrived, hasn’t it? From Yuria!”

“Not from Kondō-sama, but from Mihiro-sama, Commander Vigul.”

“Does it matter who it’s from? So, what does it say? Are they coming here again?”

Since witnessing a mock battle between Maki’s familiar, Sunny, and Dietrich, Vigul had been itching for combat. Realizing it was futile to demand anything from Maki, he pinned his hopes on Yuria, who was always willing to spar.

“Yuria must have grown even stronger! What man wouldn’t get fired up by this? None! Not one!”

“Ah, enough, Vigul. You’re being loud.”

“My apologies, Your Majesty!”

“That’s loud too..….. Besides, this time, they won’t be coming here; we’ll be going there.”

“What! To Granzawall, where the Forest of Demons lies? Then you’ll need an escort! Yes, I’m perfect for the job!”

“Quite the leap in logic, Commander Vigul.”

“Compliments won’t get you anything, Chancellor! Bahahaha!”

Dietrich muttered in mild exasperation. But Vigul misinterpreted it as praise, and instead, bursted into laughter. Regardless, bringing an escort was necessary. So Vigul was selected as a companion.

“Hmm… Can I leave the rest of the selection to you, Dietrich?”

“Leave it to me, Your Majesty. There is one person I absolutely wish to bring. She has a connection to someone involved—will that be acceptable?”

“*She*? …….Ah, her. Of course. Show her everything in full.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty. I’ll take my leave.”

“Farewell, Your Majesty! Bahahaha!”

Thus, preparations on Winster’s side steadily progressed.