"The Talented Dragon Hides Its Claws" ~ The Eldest Son of the Baron Family, Called Useless, is Actually One of the World's Strongest ~ - Episode 40
Since Ryu served as the site supervisor for the first few days, the garrison took shape in almost two weeks. With the infrastructure like water supply being the only thing left to complete, I wrote a letter to Baron Grace. Considering the travel time of the Grace Knights, the timing should be just right. By the way, the former Mantesa villagers who were in support roles were moved to the forest side as they were. With the Arden Knights, the Grace Knights, and the skilled hunter group accompanying them
According to the initial plan, the launch ceremony for the transport ship was scheduled to take place about a year from now, but if things continue to proceed smoothly, it seems it could be completed within ten months.
And two months have passed since the plan officially started. The forest road construction is already complete, and we are currently paving the ground at the planned port town site.
For the past two months, Ryu had nothing particular to do, so he quickly finished his paperwork every day and dedicated himself to teaching Lena magic and theory. To be honest, the Imperial Academy’s exam was just around the corner.
“Only three months left until the exam, huh…”
“If we subtract the travel time to the capital, we effectively have about two months left. Well, it’s not impossible to study in the carriage, but the efficiency would definitely drop.”
“If I can arrive early, I can review at the rental house, so I’m not too worried.”
“I really wanted to buy you a big mansion, but… I’m sorry.”
“No, no! I’m just happy to have a home! Really!”
Lena plans to live in the student dormitory after enrollment, but she won’t be able to move in unless she passes the exam. Therefore, from the time she arrives in the capital until the announcement of the results, she will be staying in a house temporarily rented by Ryu. As he mentioned earlier, it’s best for an imperial noble to have a mansion in the capital. However, with Arden’s current finances, it’s quite difficult. By the way, an inn was ruled out first because the noisy surroundings
The next day.
Even though he was the one who proposed the plan, it was somewhat problematic that he hadn’t yet visited the planned port site, so Ryu was riding his beloved horse along the forest road.
“It’s a great finish. How does it drive? Accelerator.”
“Baruru”
I see.
Since there are monster-repelling magical tools embedded at regular intervals along the highway, monsters generally do not attack. So, the question naturally arises: why is Axel, a monster of the Celestial Horse species, able to run along the highway without any issues?
“Come to think of it, why is Axel okay with it, the monster repellent?”
“Bururu”
“I still don’t get it.”
The connection between the master and the familiar’s circuits might be related, or it could be that the monster-repelling magical tool has such defects. There are countless possibilities.
For the tamers, including Ryu, either way is a win-win situation.
Enjoying these kinds of benefits without thinking too much might be the best way to go.
After proceeding along the highway for a while, the planned port site finally came into view.
The road ahead is wide open, and in the distance, craftsmen are diligently working.
Just as I was about to head towards the entrance…
“Axel. Something’s coming from the right.”
“Bururu”
Cavalrymen burst out from the forest and started running alongside.
“Hey, you there, stop. This area ahead is off-limits.”
Since she is wearing full armor, her face is not visible, but judging by her voice, she is likely a woman.
Ryu examines the patterns engraved on the knight’s armor.
Is this person from the Grace Knights? And with this amount of magical power and presence. Could it be… Hmm, let’s see what they can do.
“Axel, show them your speed.”
The accelerator shifted up a gear.
“Hey! Wait a minute!”
Even so, the cavalry kept coming at us.
Hoh. Not bad against Axel, huh? But…
“Accelerator”
“Bururu”
I shifted up another gear.
“Is it still going to speed up…?!”
The distance between Ryu and the knight keeps growing.
“There’s no helping it, is there? I’m sorry, young man.”
You will have to endure a bit of pain, but… this is the only way.
The knight threw his spear at the dragon’s right shoulder as it moved away.
The spear cuts through the wind as it charges forward.
Alright, with this…
However, just before it hit his right shoulder.
“Accelerate. Half a step to the left.”
“Bururu”
Easily dodged with minimal movement.
The spear, having lost its target, could not resist gravity and was thrust diagonally into the ground.
“Yes…?”
Do you have eyes in the back of your head or something?
And.
Axel jumped over the entrance gate and landed on the paved ground.
“Ryu, Ryu-sama?!”
“Hey, you guys!! Our boss has arrived!!”
Because the craftsman raised his voice, everyone stopped working and started heading towards Ryu.
However, since there’s nothing in particular to say,
“I’m sorry for interrupting your work. Please don’t mind me and return to your post to continue your tasks.”
“Huh‼”
As soon as he dismounted from the horse, the cavalry from earlier came up from behind.
“Guards! Capture that boy over there!”
“Capture… Lord Ryu, is it?”
“Hmm? Master Ryu? Could it be that this boy is…?”
Ryu has finally returned to being serious.
“I am Ryu Arden, the head of the Arden Baron family. It is a pleasure to meet you, Commander of the Grace Knights.”
“Y-you too, it’s a pleasure to meet you… Baron Arden. I am Charlotte, the commander of the Grace Knights.”
The cavalryman they chased earlier was actually the commander of the Grace Knights. Ryu had initially imagined the commander of the Grace Knights to be a tough old man, but his prediction was completely off the mark.
“Um, I apologize for my earlier behavior. I will accept any punishment…”
“Fine. It was me who broke free from the restraint and accelerated as if to pick a fight. If anyone should apologize, it’s me. I’m sorry.”
“Th-th-the Baron would bow his head like that?!”
In this case, Ryu is completely at fault, and Charlotte is the victim.
“Well then, Charlotte is actually quite kind.”
“You’re quick to switch gears… Even if you’re kind, you still threw the spear…”
“But you aimed for my shoulder, didn’t you? You could have gone for my head or my heart. And you really held back when you threw it, didn’t you?”
“Are you saying you see right through everything?”
Here.
“Oh, I was still wearing my helmet! I apologize for my rudeness!”
“Don’t worry about it.”
I wonder… I feel the same breath as that silver-haired knight from somewhere…
Charlotte removed her helmet.
Then, an extremely beautiful woman came out from inside.
The surrounding Arden knights are staring blankly, captivated by the sight. Meanwhile, the eyes of the Grace knights are also fixed.
How beautiful…
She’s a goddess…
Your noble visage is captivating no matter how many times I see it.
To put it mildly, I want to get married.
“Don’t you take off your helmet much?”
“I usually wear it all the time. I don’t know why, but I often attract a lot of attention…”
“Oh, so you’re the oblivious type.”
“Hmm, did you say something?”
“Nothing”
While watching Charlotte eagerly adjust her helmet, Ryu thinks.
But if she’s strong, it shouldn’t be too much of a problem. This female knight is probably much stronger than our Silver. Well, since she’s the top of the Grace Marquisate’s army, I guess it’s only natural.
By the way, Silver still hasn’t arrived. He must be guarding the craftsmen who are working in a place so far away that their voices can’t reach us.
“Lord Ryu, I have a question I would like to ask you.”
“I will answer anything as a confession.”
Well, I can’t help but be curious about my partner Axel.
“How did you notice the spear approaching from behind earlier?”
“……”
That’s the one
Ryu revs up his thinking to full throttle and comes up with a clever excuse.
In the end, the answer I squeezed out was…
“The wind told me.”
“…Wind?”
“Oh, the wind.”
I messed up
As soon as she heard the incomprehensible answer, Charlotte began muttering something to herself.
“Wind? Could it be the wind spirit? No, spirits can only be recognized by the elf tribe. No way…”
She glanced at Ryu.
“I’m a pure human.”
“Then, could it be a wind attribute detection-type magic? I’ve never heard of it, but this world is vast…”
I glanced at it once more.
“I’m not good at wind magic.”
“When it comes to the wind, there are other things too…” mutter, mutter
Ryu involuntarily asks the Grace knight standing nearby.
“Hey, is that really okay?”
“Lady Charlotte usually behaves like this, but in the frontier, she is undoubtedly the strongest warrior, and her military command skills are exceptional.”
“There’s no one as reliable as this during wartime.”
“Yes. You are absolutely right.”
“Wind, wind… Hah! Could it be, with a wind magic tool…?”
And then I looked at Ryu again.
“We’re poor, so we can’t afford such expensive things.”
“Excuse me, Baron Arden. I’m sorry for all the strange things our captain has been saying.”
“It’s fine to have fun, isn’t it?”
After this, Ryu met up with Silver and Mimi, enjoyed a lively conversation for a while, and then returned to the mansion.
At that time, in the imperial castle.
“Your Majesty, a letter has just arrived from the spy we have infiltrated into the Sel Duchy.”
The Sel Principality is an ally of the Empire, located between the Eldorado Empire to the west and the Empire itself.
“……”
The queen received it silently and read through it.
Then, the already formidable face became even more rigid, and an overwhelming aura began to emanate from his entire body.
An aura so powerful that ordinary people can’t even stand.
Sir Sel… you did it…
I crushed the envelope and threw it on the floor.
And.
“Summon the ministers and military leaders. We will hold an emergency meeting now.”
“Hah!”
The empress headed towards the grand conference room with a strong stride.
And then, I look out the window in the aisle.
“The world will be in turmoil for a while… huh?”
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