833 Episode 0833



The triumphal parade comes to an end when it passes the main streets of the imperial capital and reaches the castle.
 Of course, it does not mean that they will be dissolved on the spot after arriving at the castle, but only after receiving the emperor's words.
 However, most of the Mercurian army members of the Imperial family and nobility have an audience with the emperor.
 Adventurers, mercenaries and volunteers were transferred to other parts of the castle, where Theorem had asked Peche, the prime minister, to drink.
 Needless to say, this is a special treatment, because people who cannot normally enter the castle can drink and make merry.
 However, for those who do not wish to have an audience with the emperor, it is the most hospitable.
 The chance to have an audience with the emperor is usually once in a lifetime... well, it's more likely never will be there.
 With that in mind, some people regretted being led here.

"Oh, we were lucky, weren't we?" It's just boring to hear about great men. Don't you think so, Captain Ray?"

 A member of the squad, drinking a glass of wine like water, asks Ray, who is enjoying the food without paying attention to alcohol.

"Well, and I'm hated by the people in this castle."

 Originally, Ray was well qualified to have an audience with the emperor, as he was the leader of the elite expeditionary force in the Mercurio army.
 At the same time, however, Ray was not always interested in the awards ceremony at the competition.
 Ray thought that he had attended the awards ceremony held at the stadium, but for those who worked at the castle, the awards ceremony held at the stadium was only simple.
 The real awards ceremony should have been held at the castle.
 But the winner of the competition, Noise, was already heading for a mountain of evil and disappeared, and runner-up Ray also left the imperial capital without attending the awards ceremony.
 Moreover, he sided with the army, which he called the rebels, although the reasons for this were not clear at the time.
 Of course, for the nobles and officials in charge of the ceremony, Ray's behavior should not be interesting.
 No, you must be having a hard time to time.
 There was no doubt that some of the bitterness involved in the noise that never appeared in this kind of ceremony.
 For this reason, the officials grudgingly ask if Ray will participate in an audience with the emperor.
 Since I didn't attend the awards ceremony for the competition, I don't think I have to attend this audience.
 As a disgusting official, Ray would have thought he would be in a hurry to join the audience.
 But Ray was lucky enough to leave and thus come to the banquet party.
 Mercurio's aristocrats who attended the audience watched Ray and the government officials with nervous faces.
 They were breathtaking when Ray was going to explode at the interaction of officials who didn't understand who they were dealing with.
 Of course, Ray has been approached by some of the officials, and he knows that he has won second place in the competition.
 But it was a story of adventurers, and they believed that as long as they were civil servants, they had nothing to do with such achievements.
 In fact, that's not to say it's off the mark. For officials, Ray is, after all, only an adventurer.
 The unfortunate thing was how Ray did in the battlefield to stay in the castle... he would only know that in human history.
 If you knew it, it might be too much to say that on the battlefield, you would not have taken this attitude toward Ray, who is treated as a trump card to the Mercurio army, who can still face the army alone.
 Ray was even grateful to have kicked him out, but for those in the Mercurio army it was very unpardonable.
 This makes even the White Rose Knights hate Ray angry that it's not an attitude to heroes.
 After Ray leaves, the officer crawls out of the room, being looked down upon by the nobles.
 Some asked Theoreum, Mercurio and Fritzione if Ray should be recalled, but the three, who knew Ray hated the stiff places, did not shake their heads.

"Hmmm, stupid people," What happens if you antagonize Ray in this situation... you don't understand that. But let me tell you, that's not the only person."

 Serving a plate of fresh fruit, the approaching Vihela sits next to Ray and says:
 Ray carries the white kiwi-like fruit out of a plate offered by Vihela.

"What!"

 Ray's expression hardened with surprise as soon as he put the fruit in his mouth.
 I thought it was a kiwi-like sweet and sour taste, but it was because the rich sweetness without any sourness spread through my mouth.
 Seeing Ray like that, Vihela turns her head mysteriously.

(He doesn't look like he's doing it or anything like that. I mean, this was a normal taste for Vihela.)

 Looking again at the fruit, which looks like a kiwi, Ray reaches out and carries it back to his mouth.
 A mouthful of sweetness is enough to please Ray's tongue when you understand it and taste it.
 Considering the texture and taste of the flesh, it's close to mangoes.
 Still, Ray could have made a mistake when he saw it, especially since it looked like a kiwi.

"What's wrong with you? I was surprised".
"No, it's nothing. for this fruit was more delicious than I expected."
"Oh, that's true, isn't it? It is a fruit grown in a special cultivation method that is only available in the shops of the Imperial Household."

 with a rustle
 Not only the shortstop around Ray... but also the soldiers of the other units look at the fruits.
 fruits of the Imperial family that can only be grown by special cultivation methods
 Having heard that, it was only natural for me to want to try it at least once.
 He is now attending a banquet held in the castle, but this is the first and last time many people have entered the castle…Of course he is interested in food that only the emperor and his family can eat.
 However, it is not difficult for a noble of high rank to obtain it, even though he is a purveyor of the Imperial family.

"Oh, sweet! ...but if you swallow it, you won't have anything sweet left in your mouth!'
"It's delicious... It's really delicious..."
"It's delicious! No, it's certainly not the kind of food that would normally fit into our mouths."

 The soldiers rave their praises to each one.
 Vichela, who saw no fruit but her plate, turned to the maid in the corner of the room.
 You must have understood the meaning of the gaze. The maid, perhaps happy to be asked by Vihela, bows her head down with a big smile and leaves the hall where the feast is taking place.
 Of course, it is not so easy to serve food for the Imperial family.
 But there is a Vihela here.
 Vihela, who says she has already fled the Vestian Empire, has no small influence, as can be seen in Gurgast and Tiyur.
 Of course, there are many people in the castle who adore Vihela like the maids of today, and even without that, it is not necessary to improve their confidence that Mercurio's soldiers have won the right to succeed to the next throne by winning the civil war.

"And then, Ray," What are we going to do now?"

 when Vihela tried to ask something I notice several people coming into this hall, which is open for a banquet.
 It's not just Ray or Vihela. Many of the soldiers who were drinking and making a fuss noticed their presence.
 because they were obviously out of place to come to this place where the soldiers were gathered.
 And it was because some of the men who came into the hall looked familiar.
 Yes, the man who reluctantly asked Ray if he was going to have an audience with the emperor.
 Ray himself came here gladly because he didn't like to be troublesome, but it shouldn't be interesting for his captain to be treated roughly.
 As a result, one casts an unfriendly glance at the person entering the hall.
 Those who come in probably understand that they are not welcome.
 For a moment the group stops, but if one of them walks forward, the others will walk out to catch them.
 And when he comes in front of Ray, the first person bows and says.

"It's been a long time, Prince Vihela,"
"Yes, it's been a long time. I never expected you to come out."
"...we've made a fool of ourselves." Nice to meet you, Lady Ray in crimson. My name is Jive Rasno, Querda's boss, who was rude to Ray."Jeeves bowing as deeply as he did to Viehra.
 He's about fifty years old and about a head taller than Ray.
 He was of a standard build, with a soft expression on his face, but his eyes were as deep as a penetration into the other person's heart.
 force down a person's head called Quelda


"Quelda, do you have anything to say?"
"Huh! I am very sorry that I have been so rude to you this time."

 She must have been too impatient with what Jive said. The way he used the word "difficulty" twice in a row didn't seem to be the same person he had treated Ray as if he had been.

"I apologize to you, too... I am very sorry, Mr. Ray."

 a bowing jeep
 The soldiers of the expedition gathered around Ray look at him in amazement.
 He must have acted so hostilely, but why did he suddenly...
 In the meantime, Vihela was the only one with an expression of course.
 Although he is in a very high position among the officials, it is only natural that he has a head start.
 This is because he predicted that if he confronted Ray in this situation, he would undoubtedly recognize that the Westian Empire would suffer a great deal of damage.

(No, I think it's okay to think about it if you're a little bit smart, even if you're not a jeve.) There's nothing we can do about Ray today without bringing in someone like noise. ... but you might be happy to fight in the vicinity of Gurgast. if he hadn't returned to his territory, he would have gladly brought the story there.)

 Stupidly, Vihela's mental image of Gurgast returning to his territory without taking part in the triumphal parade.
 I asked Mercurio, Teorem, or Gurgast to take part in the triumphal parade, but Gurgast never heard of it.
 It was of no particular significance to him, because he was one of the most elite of Mercurio's forces, and there was no doubt that this great achievement was achieved.

"No, don't worry. I don't like formalities. It's more congenial to be making a fuss with everyone like this. and if you care about me, care about me, Seto

 The word set would have immediately reminded him of Ray's demon, Gryphon. Jive nods back with a smile.

"I'm in the stable, and I'm eating there."
"Well, I wish Sett could come here, if he could."

 After listening to Ray's words, the soldiers as well as the shortstop nod in agreement.
 Although Seto is treated as a symbol of death by the punitive force, he is close to the guardian deity of Mercurio's army, and there are many people who want to see Seto's loveliness closely.
 Jeeve bowed to Ray with a wry smile.

"That's not true,"

 Seth was to stand by in the castle stables, saying that it was dangerous to let the Gryphon into the castle.
 Although, as Jeeve had said, he had been fed a large meal.
 Some were initially dissatisfied with serving dishes to the Gryphon.
 But the food and friendliness gradually fascinated the people in charge of Seto's care... that no one here knew.
 Ray had expected something like that to happen.

"More than that, the Emperor wants to see me personally."

 As if nothing had happened, Jeeve had told Ray so.