All Warriors Are My Disciples

169. Punishment

On the next day, we headed back to the capital.

I didn’t want to bother you, so I intentionally reduced the group.

On the way out of the city, dozens of Paladins from the Order joined.

When priests were added to that, it became something of a holy woman’s procession.

Garam and Xenia are stuck in the same space.

That means the two of you can bicker at any time.

Shouldn’t we show the warriors fighting for nothing?

It’s not like we’re fighting in style.

I left all the guards behind because I was worried about those things.

If I had to be honest, I would be sad if I went second.

Those who are not very good at it have settled down next to them.

“I’m sorry, Master.”

“… No. To be honest, it was a miracle that I came all the way here quietly.”

“Shall we ask them to go back now?”

“Okay. Some of them said they were going to the capital anyway.”

It is too weak to say that it is a reason to separate it.

On the contrary, the reason why they stick together is very clear.

A person who can even be called a saint is heading to the royal castle without an escort.

How could a religious denomination stay silent after seeing this?

No matter how much Lily says, she will definitely not listen.

Her respect for her could also serve as a reason for her, of course.

Originally social life says not to do it, so if you really don’t do it.

Sometimes I hear something I don’t want to hear from someone else.

“If you leave as you said, they will surely hear from the high-ranking members of the church. Even if it was your will, it would end up leaving the saintess alone.”

Even if there is a sword hero and a spear hero right next to you.

Even if it is said that there is a teacher of warriors next to him.

Still, high-ranking people are not necessarily left alone.

The idea of

Must have taken place both in the world and in the church.

“Let’s just go together quietly. It’s strange to say anything now.”

Rather, it went well, not bad.

It’s attached like this to do troublesome things, so you have to work hard.

He made me prepare the ingredients for the meal and made me light the fire.

“Well, by the way. Master.”

The moment when I was about to get back on the carriage after taking a short break.

Lily whispered to me in a cautious voice.

“Are you going to keep Sister Xenia like that?”

“… What would you like me to do, Lily?”

“Still, it would be nice if you could say something.”

“I don’t think you will listen to me even if I try?”

“But… Ha ha, this is so… I’m just too uncomfortable.”

The reason why Lily, who is positive in everything, even complains about being uncomfortable.

It was because Xenia had locked herself in her carriage and kept her mouth shut all day.

Originally, Xenia would have quarreled with Garam the whole time her carriage was running.

This time, even if Garam says something and argues subtly.

She didn’t respond, she just kept silent.

The gruesomely distorted expression was a bonus.

“The reason is….”

“That’s why.”

“Why don’t you get up quickly before sister Xenia wakes up.”

“… I thought so, but unfortunately it’s Garam’s turn by morning.”

“What are you talking about? Is it the turn of Ambassador Garam?”

“There is such a thing. And to be honest, I didn’t even notice. What happened to Xenia.”

If you notice, either persuade Garam or think of an excuse.

No matter what you did, you would have taken action.

Unfortunately, however, my physical condition is only fine on the outside.

It is correct to see that the inside is in a state on the verge of collapse.

And Xenia is not an ordinary elf, but a ‘hero’.

The hero was approaching with a reduced presence, but I couldn’t tell.

What I saw when I finally opened my eyes to the presence of people.

With Garam sleeping soundly with a happy smile on my chest.

Next to him was Xenia, who was trembling with her fists clenched with her eyes wide open.

“You have no idea how surprised I was when I saw that scene.”

“I know. Lily, I heard you moan when you came out and saw Xenia and me, ‘Oops!'”

“Without adding a single lie, I thought there would be a really big fight at that time.”

“It didn’t happen. You’re lucky with that.”

“Instead, this uncomfortable silence continues.”

If the silence was uncomfortable, Lily asked Xenia to get some fresh air.

The patient is Lily, who said she would never do it if she was hit by a cold wind.

But Xenia didn’t answer and she just stayed in her carriage.

Even when I spoke to him, he didn’t even move.

Because it was clear that he had been firmly sulking and seriously hurt.

Neither I nor Garam could say anything about Xenia.

“For now, let’s go quietly to the capital. It’s better to leave it as it is.”

“… I will only trust Master. Like Sister Garam, sister Xenia gets really scared when she gets angry. Even though their physical condition is a mess, if those two sisters really fight….”

“There will be chaos. Don’t worry. Because that won’t happen.”

After reassuring Lily, I went into her wagon.

It was fortunate that there was a curtain between the seats.

Because Garam and Xenia were able to stop seeing each other.

“….”

Zenia still didn’t even look at me.

No matter what happens, she is Xenia who never showed sharpness to me.

If you’re still like this, you must be really upset.

It’s not a good place to appease here.

At least, you should keep Garam far away.

In the end, she said that she should stay like this until she arrives at the castle.

“Ah, they said that over sleeping together….”

I heard Garam’s complaints through the curtain.

Xenia It seems like I’m throwing it for you to see and hear.

Or maybe I just did it out of annoyance without even realizing it.

Rather than that, when you say that you slept together, the tone is quite strange.

I swipe the curtains and tell you to just be quiet.

The opportunity given to you ended with wealth this morning.

With that in mind, I put my index finger to my lips and glared at Garam.

“… Sorry.”

After making Garam shut up, she turned her head back towards Xenia.

Xenia said nothing as she was still stuck in her corner.

However, she only let out a light trembling breath while holding her spear tightly.

* * * * * * * * * *

“I heard the news. Are you okay?”

As soon as I arrived at the castle, it was Daisy who was left alone to meet me.

I don’t know what to do while making a fuss.

Perhaps the news that I had passed out had put my heart on hold.

“It’s okay. Although it’s a problem because it’s fine on the outside.”

“How is that different from not being okay?!”

“The difference is that at least it doesn’t interfere with movement.”

Thanks to that, I don’t get scolded by Lily for moving too much like Garam or Xenia.

“How is the royal castle? Didn’t anything bad happen?”

“Fortunately, the king’s condition has improved a bit, and the princess is also making appearances, albeit only occasionally.”

“That’s really good news. Anything other than that?”

“For now, the defenses have been perfected. By any chance, even if something happened inside the castle, measures were taken to ensure that the barrier magic was activated in each area, and it was built to the extent that it could withstand invasions from outside to some extent, even if it was hostile.”

A Daisy who can surpass even me when it comes to magic.

If such a guy is a magic circle that puts his heart and soul into it, then the royal castle should be relieved.

All the more to say that they even considered the worst that could happen inside.

“When do you say Gerard and Iris are coming down?”

“According to the news I received just yesterday, it seems to be a little further north. It seems that it will take some time to restore and reinforce the collapsed places here and there. On top of that, he seemed worried that if he left right away, the public sentiment, which had been at best stable, would be shaken.”

“Looks like Gerard is doing well.”

“I think Iris is more popular than Gerard, right?”

Is Iris more popular?

How did a guy who only likes to hit and beat and fight win the hearts of the people?

“It’s like that, right? The one who always fights while shedding blood on the front line stands out. Gerard said he deliberately withdrew from battles with monsters in order to give him experience.”

“But Iris just shut up and charged and killed them all.”

“According to the Magic Codex, even though Gerard told me to do something in moderation, he didn’t listen. Thanks to that, the forces following Iris in the north doubled or something? There are even people following Iris who try to catch monsters with fighting rather than weapons.”

You guys are sick. Is it as easy as it looks?

In the case of Iris, she has a body that is tempered harder than steel.

And it is possible because he has been given the fate of being a warrior in combat.

Ordinary humans would have to train for more than 10 years to reach that level.

“Daisy.”

“Yes, Master.”

“Take Garam and go in first. I decided to talk with the king tomorrow, so don’t worry, and Lily went to the church headquarters because she said she had some business to do.”

“Uh… How about Sister Xenia?”

“I have a few things to share with Xenia.”

“Is it okay? Sister Garam must be very angry.”

No. At least this time.

My turn has passed, and now I know that it is Xenia’s turn.

Especially since I did everything I wanted to do during my turn, I won’t complain.

And as I expected, Garam meekly followed Daisy.

After confirming that the two disappeared first, I turned my head back to the carriage.

Jenia is still locked inside and doesn’t say a word.

I stared at her for a moment, but before she could react, I approached her.

“Oh?”

With the thought, let’s see if you can hold out no matter where you go.

She lifted her arms with her arms around Xenia’s body.

That’s why he openly hugged the princess on the roadside.

“Now, now, now, wait! Master! This is not it! This, this, this is not it!!”

No, what is it? It’s already too late.

No matter how much Garam said he slept comfortably on my chest.

Still, did you keep pouting during the long time you came to the castle?

If that wasn’t enough, did you even ignore my words?

“It’s a bee, Xenia.”

“Yes, yes?”

“I will be like this from now until the moment I enter Daisy’s dorm.”

“Why, why?! You see everything! Me, the man over there! Even the woman in the back!”

Even though I don’t think I would care about people’s eyes like Garam did.

I think it’s still far from paying attention at times like this.

This is why Garam is one step ahead at the most important moment.

“Xenia.”

“Yes?”

“Let’s go for a light walk.”

“You’re doing this?!”

“You are a patient. And I only allowed Garam to be by my side yesterday. So you weren’t upset?”

“Yeah, that’s right! Oh no! Not that! Anyway, this is a bit!!”

Yeah, it’s late. You have to pay the price for your sins.