Shimei’s POV*
The Kingdom of Perel and the Demon Kingdom Oine.
There is a robust fortified city near the border that separates the two countries.
For the kingdom, it is an important city that supports the front line of the war against the demon country.
I had just arrived at the fortified city.
“Commander Shimei! I will report!”
A subordinate knight reports the battle situation.
Nothing has changed in the content of the report.
The skirmish continues as usual.
“. . .I understand. You can return.”
The subordinate bows and leaves the room.
After seeing him off, I sat back in my chair and let out a sigh.
In our kingdom, there are four elite knights.
One is the ‘Golden Knights’.
One is the ‘Holy Silver Knights’.
One is the ‘Steel Knights’.
And the last one is my ‘Royal Dragon Knights’.
The Golden Knights are tasked with defending the royal capital and guarding the royal family.
My best friend, that handsome guy Kilkenny, is the deputy commander.
The Holy Silver Knights, the largest of the main forces, currently devotes half of its forces the the war against the demon country, and deploys its forces around this fortified city.
And the Steel Knights, which was originally a reserve force.
They are dealing with former Margrave Shahalion, who recently rebelled against the kingdom and began to claim himself as emperor.
Lastly, the Royal Dragon Knights led by me is a guerrilla force that makes use of the mobility of cavalry dragons.
Our knights, who are widely valiant, will rush to any battlefield depending on the battle situation.
Currently, I am leading a part of the Royal Dragon Knights, and have come to this fortified city as reinforcements for the Holy Silver Knights.
This is because we have received information that there will be a large-scale invasion from the demon country Oine in the near future.
But apparently it was a rumor.
I’ve been stuck in the city for a while like this, but there’s absolutely no sign of an invasion from the demon kingdom.
The same was true in the previous report.
That’s why I’m feeling a little helpless right now.
“. . .Phew. Should I do some training?”
Just waiting will make your body dull.
I stood up from my chair and headed towards the training ground.
I ride a wyvern and fly freely in the sky.
The name of this cavalry dragon is Herbiston.
A large cavalry dragon that I inherited from my father, the current Earl of Westmar, who was the previous leader of the Royal Dragon Knights, and whose height is 8 meters.
“Herbiston! Attack the target to the left front on the ground!”
I straddle and issue instructions to the dragon through the bit.
My beloved dragon, which was gracefully circling in a high place, turned around and swooped down.
It crushed the target made of training logs with a powerful kick.
“. . . Phew.”
After training, I go back to my room.
A moment later, there was a knock on the door, and an elderly man entered.
“Excuse me.”
“Earl Rodenbach. How have you been? Is there anything I can do for you?”
The man who entered the room is Earl Rodenbach.
He is an old Holy Knight who serves as the current leader of the Holy Silver Knights.
“No, it’s okay. I have something to talk to you about.”
He waved his hand humbly.
What is it that you want?
“It’s about the Royal Dragon Knights. I received instructions from the royal capital. There’s no change in the war situation with the demon country, and they want you to return to the royal capital soon.”
“. . . .Is that so?”
When I heard that, I was a little disappointed.
Earl Rodenbach, who was watching the situation, smiled softly.
“Is it a pity? You don’t have to be in a hurry.”
“. . . Yes. Did you see through me?”
I am the current leader of the Royal Dragon Knights, but I am still young as I inherited the position from my predecessor, my father.
Those who don’t ridicule me where I can hear, badmouth me behind my back.
“It’s not something to make that kind of face about.”
“. . . I know, but I’m here.”
“You’re father was a brave and courageous dragon knight. Therefore, I understand the feeling of chasing the back of the previous generation. . . But don’t be in a hurry to do it. If you’re in a hurry, it won’t lead to a good result.”
It is said with a strong implication.
The Earl has a slightly harsh expression.
I feel the weight of the words from the man who has been fighting on the front line with my father and other commanders for many years.
“. . . That’s right. Did you see the training just now?”
The Earl softened his expression.
“It was like watching your father when he was young.”
“. . . No. I still have a long way to go.”
I’m humble, but I don’t feel bad if you say so.
“You are still young. You will grow steadily from now on. . . .”
–Ton-Ton
There was a knock on the door interrupting his words.
“Excuse me! Oh, after all, did Commander Robenbach come here?”
The one who entered the room was a scout of the Holy Silver Knights.
The Earl turns to him.
“What’s wrong? Is it an urgent matter?”
“Yes! I have a story that I want to deliver to your ears immediately!”
“Then let’s listen to it here. Tell me.”
“Yes! News has arrived from the border village!”
News from the village?
No way. . .
“. . . Is it a large-scale invasion from the demon kingdom?”
I can’t help but interrupt.
This is probably the reason why people say I’m young.
However, I always get distracted in search of merit.
“No, it’s not!”
Was it different?
Then what is it?
Now I will shut up and listen to his report.
I sat down in my chair and calmed down.
“This is what the people in the village are saying! The witch. . . The ‘Black Witch’ who leads the demon kingdom has appeared!”
Hearing that, I stood up from my chair with a rattle.
Oh wow. A big misunderstanding happened.
I hope you enjoyed this chapter and thank you for reading!
