Reincarnated as a Farmer Gamer: Rising to the Top with the Evolution of the Weakest Job that Only I Know About!? - 51.3

“Beryl, it’s alright. His Majesty is very open-minded.”

“…You’re not going to say anything about beheading later, right?”

“Ahaha! Of course not!”

“Phew…”

Then the king burst into loud laughter.

“I never thought I’d have a classmate who talks so casually with Alphonse! It’s wonderful. Now, the reason I called you here today is to thank you for protecting my son.”

“N-no! The young lady I serve as a knight was there as well, so it was only natural for me to act.”

“Indeed. But the fact that you protected him doesn’t change. As a father and a king, I must give a reward to someone who has done so. Now, please tell me what you would like.”

Whaaaat!? It’s not just a reward, but I have to say what I want!? I wasn’t prepared for this! I wish you had told me beforehand! Or is there a rule that I must always ask for something like this!?

“Beryl, there’s no predetermined reward, so don’t worry.”

…He read my mind!

“Well, um… I’m sorry. I don’t have anything specific in mind, so… maybe assistance for my village?”

“That wouldn’t count as a personal reward. Instead, let’s do this. If you need anything in the future, just let Alphonse know, and we’ll make arrangements for you.”

“Thank you. If I think of something I want, I’ll ask for it then.”

“Good. I would be happy if you continue to be friendly with Alphonse. It’s hard to find friends with whom I can speak openly in such a position.”

“Ahaha…”

“Well then, I apologize for calling you here today.”

“No. It was a great honor to meet you.”

I never expected to shake hands with the king.

And regarding the reward…

“Ahaha. Just seeing Beryl so flustered made it worth suggesting to His Majesty.”

“Al… You’ll pay for this!”

“Ahaha! By the way, let me thank you again. Thank you for helping.”

“Don’t worry about it. I don’t need a reward for protecting a friend. Honestly, I don’t need any reward at all. I’d be fine with nothing.”

For a moment, Al looked stunned.

“That won’t do. The royal family’s reputation would suffer if we didn’t reward those who excel.”

“Is that so…?”

“Ah. The daughter of the Emblam family, the knight princess, saved the Third Prince. Yet, there isn’t a single reward… the royal family will be called incompetent.”

“Seriously!? Why didn’t you say that eAlcier! What should we do… should we just get some money or jewels randomly or something?”

“You don’t have to rush. I have a personal recommendation for you. Beryl.”

“A recommendation? What is it?”

“That is――――”

Then, Alc said something unbelievable.

It was something I couldn’t immediately accept, so I decided to think about it and left the royal castle.

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That night.

I finally managed to come to Lady Evans’s place.

“Lady Evans. I’m sorry I couldn’t come yesterday.”

“It can’t be helped. There was such an important matter.”

“Ahaha… By the way, Lisa? Are you really okay and not injured anywhere?”