124 Transfer students and Christmas [1]





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...... It feels like it's been a while since I've seen you.

"Hmm, yes.

Well, it's been a long time since I've been in ...... a lot of trouble.

 In fact, I was only in Daglio for a short time, but .......
 I was in Daglio for only a short time, but it was a very intense time, and I felt a little nostalgic for Orestes.

Well, let's go to ...... Mr. Crown for now.

Yeah, we need to talk to him in detail.

Yeah, that's right.

 Right.
 I need to talk to Mr. Crown about this expedition.
 He said that Daglio was a relatively calm place and not a bad first expedition.

(But that was a flat out lie. ......)

 D'Agrio is a war zone that is effectively controlled by the Kuro Organization.
 And we were sent there on the very day that we were to challenge the Thirteenth Knight of the Oracle, Rain-Grad, to a decisive battle.

 There's no way that Mr. Crown, the head of the Orestes branch, doesn't know about this fact.

(I'm sure he had some idea about it. ......)

 Anyway, I need to ask him about it in detail.

 So we got out of the small plane and headed straight for the departure and arrival area of the Orestes branch of the Holy Knights Association - to the branch manager's office.

...

 After talking to the receptionist, we arrived in front of the branch manager's office.

 I cleared my throat and knocked on the door.

"Come in.

 I coughed and knocked on the door.

"Excuse me.

 I opened the door slowly and found...

"Good work, everyone!

 I'm not sure what to say.

"Oh, Allen-kun. It's been a long time.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm not sure what to say.

I'm not sure what to say.

I'm not sure what to make of that.

 We widened our eyes at the unexpected person.

I've heard that you've done a great job. I'm not sure what to make of it.

 I've heard that you did a great job.
 It seems that she has already heard about Daglio's case.

Oh, thank you ........ I'm not sure what to make of it.

 This is the Holy Knight Association.
I'm not sure if you've ever heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it.

I've known the Crown for a long time. I'm an old friend of Crown's. I come here to visit him sometimes.

"Haha. I've always been indebted to you, Lise!

Oh, really?

 It's a small world.
 There are horizontal connections in unexpected places.

 So, after a brief greeting.

"By the way, Mr. Crown. I'd like to talk to you for a moment, if you don't mind.

 I decided to get right to the point.

"Ah, ....... I'm sure you're right, .......

 I'm not sure what to make of it.

 It seems that he knew about the current situation in Daglio before he sent us there.

 And then.

"I'm really sorry about that.

 Mr. Crown took off his hat and bowed deeply.

 There was not a trace of her usual joking attitude.
 It was a firm and sincere apology.

"Oh, please raise your head, Mr. Crown!

"Kyu, you've suddenly become serious, .......

...... Is there some unavoidable circumstance?

 I'm sure you'll agree with me.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure you'll understand. This may sound like an excuse, but ...... would you mind listening to me for a moment?

Yes, of course.

 Then we listened to Mr. Crown.

"Well, let me get this straight. The reason I sent Allen and the others to Daglio on the day of the battle was to help Ben and the other senior holy knights.

"To help Ben and the others ......?

Yes. The Holy Knights Association headquarters underestimated the oracle's thirteenth knight, Rayne-Grad. He is terribly strong,........ I'm sure you're not the only one. If you're serious about defeating Rain, you need to move the Seven Holy Swords.

 The Seven Holy Swords ...... is the Holy Knight's collective name for the seven strongest swordsmen in humanity.

I'm sure you'll agree with me. You can't just leave him to die. After the date for the battle was set, I repeatedly submitted my opinion to the top, saying that we were not strong enough. But the higher-ups are really hard-headed. ....... Unfortunately, all of them were rejected.



 Mr. Crown shrugged his shoulders.

"If you're sticking up for the top like that, ...... you'll be moved to the left just the other day. I was transferred from working at headquarters to being the branch manager here. As I was at my wits end with no position, power or authority, Mr. Allen came to me.

 He sipped his glass from his desk and continued.

I've known about you for quite some time. In fact, I've known about you for quite some time. I've known about you for quite a while," she said excitedly. ....... I had a strong memory of it.

 When I glanced at Lise, she smiled kindly and gave a small wave.

In order to take advantage of this miraculous opportunity, I sent Allen to Daglio without telling him what happened. I'm sure you can defeat Rain-Grad if you have defeated the prodigy at the Ken-Oh Festival and won the heart of that Lizzy. That's what I believed.

 I'm not sure what to make of that.

In the end, thanks to Mr. Allen, Ben and the other senior holy knights were able to return home alive without a single casualty. The battle and healing at Rao Village, the solo defeat of Rain, and the interception of the Red Drop were all reported to have been extremely successful. Thank you very much.

 Mr. Crown concluded his speech with this.

"I can make no apologies for deceiving you. --I'm sorry.

 He made one last sincere apology.

...... I understand the situation.

 You trusted us to help Ben and the others and sent us out to help them.
 I can only agree with that.

 I looked sideways at Leah and Rose, and they nodded their heads.
 They seemed to agree with me.

"Mr. Crown. I'll let this whole thing slide. But next time, please consult with us beforehand, okay?

"Thank you, .......

 He bowed his head deeply.

 And then.

"And ......, I'm very sorry, but could you do me a favor?

 Mr. Krahn began with a hint of trepidation.

"Please ......?

Yes, ........ I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do this, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it. And, of course, to the chairman of the board, Ms. Leia.

Why is that, ......?

What can I say? It's very bad for the system to have a case like this come to light. ......

"Institutionally ......? Oh, that's what you mean. ......

 The only system he's going to mention here is that one - the "special trainee system".

 This system that we used was newly established this year, and its purpose is to enclose talented students.

 However, if rumors spread, as they did this time, that "special trainees will be sent to dangerous war zones," the number of students applying for the program would decrease significantly.
 If this happens, the system itself may fail, and in the worst case, the students may leave the Holy Knight.

 Mr. Crown seems to be afraid of that.

It's very hard to ask for help after what you've done, but ....... Please don't tell anyone about D'Aglio's case. ......?

 I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that.

 ...... It's no use asking for so much.

 You'll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in this sort of thing.

 That case is a unique case.
 It's not going to happen again.

"Huh. ...... I understand.

 And so I agreed.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you'll do fine. It's really helpful!

 It's a great way to get the most out of your life.
 ...... There's something fishy about this guy after all.

I'm not sure what to say. I'm not sure what to make of this.

 He then clasped his hands together and asked for a favor.

"Oh, ....... Allen is really sweet. ......

Mm. ....... I'd have to say I agree with you on that one .......

 Leah and Rose both sighed and promised not to tell anyone about D'Aglio's case.

 After the discussion with Mr. Crown, we left the branch manager's office and headed for the dormitory of the Thousand Blade Academy.