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 235: Hot Springs, Hospitality, and Trouble 34

Episode 235: Hot Springs, Hospitality, and Trouble 34

After the meeting ended and the ministers left the room. His Majesty, Dietrich-sama, and the Knight Commander remained behind.

Some of the ministers were curious about what they would discuss. But when Dietrich-sama prompted them to leave, they reluctantly exited.

“……..Is there something else?”

Once the room was cleared, and only the members from yesterday’s secret meeting remained, I spoke up. His Majesty grinned and opened his mouth.

“We’ve selected the knights who will be stationed here to manage the fruit that temporarily increases abilities.”

“Huh? Isn’t that a bit fast?”

Choosing them just the day after the meeting seemed too soon. And I wondered if the selected knights had even agreed to it.

“We are knights who serve the kingdom. If His Majesty gives the order, we are prepared to go anywhere, under any circumstances!” 

“The Knight Commander was hoping for that, though.”

“Of course! It’s very unfortunate, hahahaha!”

……Well, it’s not exactly something to laugh about.

Still, if it’s already decided, I’d like to explain things like greetings and confidential matters as soon as possible. But perhaps Dietrich-sama will handle that.

“Don’t worry. We’ll handle all the explanations ourselves.”

It seems like he read my mind.

“However, we would like to confirm that there’s no information that should not be known by us.”

Information that Dietrich-sama and the others shouldn’t know… Hmm, was there something? 

“…….I believe I’ve shared everything with you.”

“Is that so? Well, then. The knights who will be stationed, are they going to the Onsen District?”

“Since it’s quite far from here, I think they’ll be stationed in the nearby town instead.”

“What? Does that mean they won’t be able to soak in the hot springs?”

Oh? Did they explain to the knights that they could always soak in the hot springs?

“What will you do, Chancellor?”

“This is a problem… We can’t use the hot springs as a negotiating tool anymore.”

………Hey, wasn’t there one of the knights saying earlier that they were prepared to go anywhere? What happened to that?

“…Alright, I understand. In that case, what if we let them use the teleportation magic circle for free? That way, they can quickly travel from the nearby town to the Onsen District.”

“In that case, wouldn’t it be better to let them stay in the Onsen District and just have them commute from there?”

“That would be better for them as well.”

“……But if there’s an emergency, they won’t be able to respond quickly, will they?”

“”Ugh!?””

Hey, they’re not here for sightseeing! They’re stationed here for work!

“Cough! Well then, how about we set up a rotation system? We can group them into teams, with one team on watch in the town, another on standby but staying in the town, and the third team can rest in the Onsen District. We could rotate them on a weekly basis.”

“Hmm… That does make sense. Having another team nearby for emergencies would be better.”

“Only one team at the Onsen District? The other two teams would be pitiful.”

“No, they’re here for work, right? If they came for sightseeing, then we wouldn’t need them! We’ll take care of everything on our end!”

I’d prefer it if the Knight Commander didn’t interject.

“In that case, we’ll go with that.”

“Is that alright, Your Majesty?”

“Maki is right. The knights are here for work, to protect the royal family’s lands. They are not here for sightseeing.”

“Understood! I will convey that.”

“…..The hot springs…..”

“…..Knight Commander Vigul?”

“…..I understand.”

I really hope he does understand.

With the temporary ability-enhancing fruit matter settled, I thought the discussion might finally be over.

But it seemed like the next topic was the real focus.

“Now, Maki, do you remember when we declared war on the Kingdom of Shriden?”

“Of course.”

“You also remember that the daughter of the King of Shriden and several people from another world were absent, correct?”

“……Yes.”

When I responded, I could tell that Sensei and Madoka were holding their breath behind me.

“Well then… Let me be direct. We’ve learned a few things about Maria Shriden’s companions. Among them, we’ve also confirmed the presence of someone who seems to be the Hero.”

A Hero, huh…… I see, it must be the student council president.