I Became a Dark Knight the Empress Is Obsessed With

38 – The Old Knight and the Ashes – (1)

For several days after that, the imperial family moved busily day and night.

Now, in three days, the bureau will begin. Lyncia, who has just become Empress, is about to embark on her first overseas activities. In addition, a joint funeral for numerous distinguished guests, including the emperor, was planned. This level is not enough even if you prepare for a hundred days.

Even just like this, I was busy without opening my eyes, but there were a few more bad things in addition to this.

That is, the fact that the grand dukes of each province came to the capital at once. Now, a month after the National Foundation Day disaster, the grand dukes of the empire are gathering together. A huge narrative leading up to the third act was about to begin here.

I couldn’t even imagine how big the aftermath would be.

In modern terms, it is like the G20 summit that takes place right after the outbreak of war. It’s normal to be crazy busy.

However, I yawned amidst the torrent of crowds.

“Sir Fried, can you take care of this?”

“Ah, yes.”

The magistrate, Coreld, placed a mountain of papers on my arm. Judging by the amount of food, it seems like it could be several months, but this amount came out in one day.

The administration is also having a hard time.

On the other hand, I am sitting with my chin resting on my chin.

In fact, I, a national patriot, should be busy as well, but no one was telling me to do the right thing. At least it was all about checking the level of the Guard’s security plan. Even that, it was safe to say that Hilda’s answer was needed to decide whether or not to knit anything, so it was safe to say that her hands were practically empty.

So, today I have been guarding Lyncia’s side since daytime.

“Ugh.”

Lynchia groaned softly while holding onto a piece of paper and reading through it.

If you ask what that is, it is a one-long speech to hundreds of distinguished guests gathered at the director’s office. The content, well, it was something that would make the most of the empire’s health and calm the crowd’s anxiety.

It was very meaningful for the last surviving princess to attend the funeral as an empress. That must be why Lyncia is so engrossed.

However, the amount is too much to memorize.

It seems that they have been memorizing Daldal for two days already, but the amount is considerable. It’s rude to compare it with the principal’s instructional words, to the extent that Jeong-cheol can be beaten several times.

“If it’s hard to memorize, can’t you just watch and read?”

“That’s why it’s less sincere.”

Lynchia quickly turned her head.

Since his probation was lifted, whenever I said something, he would look away like that with an expression that he had seen something he couldn’t see.

I’m used to being hated now, but it’s very difficult for me if even the heroine of the game is like this.

“There are only three days left.”

“……Huh. Even if Fried doesn’t have to tell you, he knows, something like that.”

“I know, but I’m just letting you know there’s an easy way.”

I’m not sure if I’ll be able to meet the deadline.

Of course, because of Lyncia’s personality, it seems that she will solve it somehow.

Lincia ignored my words and read the speech with her tiny lips pursed. Then, suddenly, through the paper large enough to cover his face, his dark green eyes came up.

“And, is that what Fried said?”

“What does it mean?”

“As soon as you get out of probation, you start flying around like a fish out of water, right? Have a little more self-awareness as a border guard.”

“hahahaha.”

Embarrassed, I scratched the back of my head.

In the eyes of Lyncia, I must have only looked like a comfortable guy in the world.

Lynchia looked at the paper a little longer, then picked it up and let out a small sigh.

“I guess I’ll have to stay up all night like this.”

“Didn’t you stay up all night yesterday too? I’m hurt.”

“That kind of Fried also went out all night.”

“Your Majesty is still young. When you are young, you should go to bed early. Then you will grow taller quickly.”

Well, if you look at the game’s illustration, there won’t be a big difference in terms of body shape even after two years have passed.

Her breasts were the same, but did she grow a little bit taller?

Of course, she has become an alluring beauty in her own way because of losing her breast fat, but she still has a hint of youth.

While I was thinking about that, Lyncia trembled and reached for the dojo.

Cong.

The seal was lodged in the crown of the head.

“It’s the worst!”

“sorry.”

Now, Lynchia was looking at the paper with her body turned.

Looking at that tight back, I had the urge to put my cold hand between the white nape of my neck.

Of course, instead of taking action, I said it as kindly as possible.

“your majesty.”

“I can not hear that.”

I ignored it and continued talking.

“If you’re having a hard time speaking, can I help you?”

“Eek? Are you Freed?”

Why is the reaction like that?

Even so, when I was a learner, I was in charge of presenting in group assignments. I think I have my own know-how.

“Why don’t you try practicing in front of me? I don’t have enough knowledge, but I can give you some advice.”

“… um.”

Lyncia pondered, then nodded.

“Then will it be?”

“Yes. Then I’ll go to the sleeping quarters around tonight.”

“Ugh.”

“……yes?”

When Lyncia heard me, she blushed and buried her nose in the paper.

I don’t think the typeface would come into my head because of that.

How do you know? When I was a student, I tried to eat like a meal.

“Anyway, there’s nothing to worry about. If it’s the Empress, you’ll be able to do it well.”

“Sigh…….”

Lynchia let out a deep breath and mumbled while pinching her nose.

“I don’t know about Fried… is he doing it on purpose or is he just an idiot?”

That was the moment.

rattle.

The door hurriedly opened, and an overweight official hurriedly entered.

Looking closely, it was Coreld. I ran so fast that the monocle is crooked and dangling from the bridge of my nose.

I pointed to the stack of papers on the table.

“If you left it earlier, here it is…”

“That’s not it!”

Coreld gasped, then looked at Lynthia and me and said.

“Good news!”

Lyncia lifted her nose from the paper and stared blankly at Coreld.

he said with an exasperated expression.

“The news that Sir Uriard has just entered the palace.”

“…”

I winced when I heard the name.

Well, the second act has just begun, so it was time to appear.

Knight Uriad Elbaek.

King of the Royal Guard and leader of the Guardian Knights.

Commonly known as the Wise Yuriad.

*

A creaking sound was heard.

Then a knight in armor walked through the open door.

The mouse-colored armor worn by the knight was plain and free of frivolous decorations, but the countless scratches and marks on the surface testified to how many battles this knight and armor had won.

On his back was a single black sword wrapped in bandages without even a scabbard.

Thicker than Milia’s, thinner than Lautrec’s. It was no more than 1 meter in length.

The knight slowly approached Lyncia, who sat down. Thanks to the closeness, I could see the face closely.

Among the black hair, gray hair stood out sparsely.

There were fine wrinkles around the eyes, and short, light-grey beard marks on the nose and chin.

A face that seems to have been hit by the winds of time. It must have come in a hurry, but the hem of the cloak was almost tattered.

The old knight finally stood in front of Lyncia and put one knee on the ground.

“Guardian Knight Yuriard Elbaek, welcome to the new emperor.”

The old knight and Yuriard bowed down with courtesy.

A tremendous amount of age emanates from each movement.

Looking at it, I was a little nervous. Milia and Lautrec, who were standing side by side, also stood upright. In particular, Milia’s complexion is pale as if she can’t even manage her expression. In fact, it’s like the great senior has returned, so it’s understandable.

Guardian Knight Yuriard.

He was the head of the royal guard and the oldest knight in the empire. However, despite his old age, he could not dare to find a substitute for the power and wisdom that came from experience.

Even in the game, when thinking of protecting the border, I used to think of Yuriad. This was due to Yuriard’s well-balanced status, but it was because he was a loyal knight who survived to the end and protected the empress, unlike Milia who died midway, Lautrek who was corrupted, and Fried who betrayed.

Seeing it with my own two eyes, the feeling of intimidation is no joke. Although the visuals were somewhat shabby, the unusual atmosphere from the gait and behavior seemed to entangle the entire space.

The reason he doesn’t appear in the prelude and act 1 is because he was dispatched to a distant island country. Hearing the news of the incident, he rushed out of the way, so it didn’t make sense.

“I’m glad you’re safe, Your Majesty.”

“Thank you, Sir Uriad.”

Uriad checked the throne on which Lynchia was sitting and the faces standing all around it.

His fists on the floor trembled.

“……Everything is my mistake. I didn’t even know the empire was in this situation, and I was leisurely carrying out dispatch missions. It’s all disloyalty to God.”

Uriad pulled the sword from his back in a motion that seemed to come out of a historical drama.

Then, he put his hands together and held them out to Lyncia.

“Disloyalty to God, too great to repay with life.”

“……Yes?”

When Lyncia didn’t know what to do, Uriad hit her head on the ground.

The posture of plaster mortal sin.

“Old man, I apologize with all my heart. Please make me responsible.”

It’s not a knight, it’s a samurai, that’s it.

I roughly understood.

Guardian Knight Yuriard.

just as expected. He seemed to be a fairly savvy type.

“Please wake up…”

“Sir Yuriard, Your Majesty is not in trouble.”

In the end, it was only after Lincia cried and the administrator stepped in to intervene that Yuriad shook his knees and stood up.

His eyes were still calm.

Lynchia said hesitantly.

“Ah, no matter how hard it is, I’m not saying that a knight who is supposed to be dedicated to the empire will give his life recklessly.”

“…”

“Ah… shall I…?”

“You are right one hundred times.

“Ugh.”

He’s the really tired type, that guy.

Lyncia was also fidgeting, as if this seat was very uncomfortable.

Well, since he’s older than my father, he might be reluctant to treat anyone comfortably, no matter how inferior he is.

Before long, in the name of fatigue, Lynthia slipped into bed, leaving only a few officials, me, and the knights including Yuriad.

What are you going to do with this floating atmosphere?

“……Whoa.”

Uriad breathed dryly and wrapped his sword again.

After that, I trudged and walked in front of the knights.

Lautrec and Milia stand in a row like punished children.

It’s a different atmosphere from when I was dealing with Lyncia. it’s like an army It reminded me of the time when I was called out by a senior in the middle of the day.

“I heard that Oswald and Siegbald are dead.”

“That’s right.”

When Lautrec answered, Uriad put his forehead on his forehead and shook his head.

Eventually, he looked at our faces one by one and let out a deep sigh.

“The remaining Guardian Knights are Millia, Lautrec, and me. These three.”

A stinging gaze landed on my stomach.

“And a dog. Poor situation.”

“…”

I want you to treat me like a human.

Either way, Uriad drooled with his arms crossed.

“I can’t believe the church will be so bold. There must be some reason.”

Uriad turned her transparent eyes to me.

“Isn’t that right, Fried?”

“……I do not know.”

A gaze full of strange emotions. It was like digging through the intestines.

I had nothing to say to be sorry. Rather, it was hot. Whatever the reason, it’s true that it’s related.

There was a moment of silence, and Uriad untied his arms.

“It’s done. As His Majesty said, the next important thing is.”

Uriad stepped forward and stared into my face.

I flinched at the clear eyes, but instead of avoiding my gaze, I stood straight and looked at him.

The winner of the awkward snowball fight was me. Uriad would have opened his eyes first.

“Hmm. Your eyes look different.”

Uriad tilted his head and saw the badge on my shoulder indicating that I was a national protectorate.

After a little touch, he spoke to me again.

“You don’t look desperate as before. It’s a bit quiet now.

“Well.”

Can I know what happened to the old Fried?

As soon as he shrugged, Uriad stroked his beard.

“Then shall we begin?”

As soon as they spoke, Milia and Lautrec’s shoulders trembled.

I didn’t know what to start with, and as I stood there, Uriad turned his shoulders. There was a thud and a sound.

“All of you, come out to the training ground. Change into clothes that are comfortable to move in.”

“……Sigh.”

Lautrec let out a small sigh. The spirit on his shoulder, Sylphy, shook her small body.

“I’ve been away for a while and a lot of people have become lax. I think they need a general correction.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Uriad raised his foot and kicked my calf.

“Ugh.”

“Come out. Let’s start with what we normally do.”

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f*k.

I didn’t know about it in the game, but you Urield.

You were an asshole.