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Chapter 12: Just Put It In Somehow
After hesitating for a while, Rick agreed as well.
"But wow, this is amazing. It's like a festival."
As we headed towards the castle, many people were watching us from the sidelines.
There were those who cheered for us, those who looked at us with envy, those who expressed their gratitude - a variety of reactions.
A few days after we returned to the town, the country issued a proclamation:
"To those who have defeated the Demon King. Let them be known and praised as heroes."
In other words, they praised us as heroes for defeating the Demon King.
The town turned into a festive mood, and we became celebrities overnight.
And today, as we receive everyone's blessings, we are marching.
It's a parade. We go around the town once and head towards the castle. There, we will receive the king's gracious words and titles of nobility.
This way, even though we are at the bottom of the hierarchy, we will be joining the ranks of the nobility.
The knights are leading us.
And at the closest distance is the figure of Sir Brandie.
He looks impressive.
Not like that time when he was naked. Now, he is leading us in a splendid ceremonial armor.
Suddenly, Sir Brandie approached me with quick steps.
And he speaks in a low voice.
"Everything is in order."
"Yeah, thanks."
Well done. Despite being rushed, you managed to get everything ready smoothly.
You're truly competent. It's a big difference from when you were being a slacker.
However, I do have a small question.
"Hey, Sir Brandie. How did you manage to convince the country?"
"Well, you see..."
Is that so? So you're a relative of the king.
If that's the case, it's not surprising even if you have some influence.
By the way, Sir Brandie seems to be completely terrified.
Well, considering what's about to happen, it's only natural.
"So, you'd be saddened if we succeed?"
"No, even though we're blood-related, we're distant, so I don't have any special feelings. Besides..."
"Besides?"
"The minister I mentioned before is actually my father."
Ah, I see.
The minister who ordered to unseal the demon king was your father.
The son of a close aide to the king. It's no wonder you have power. Probably from some high-ranking noble family.
In that case, I guess there was always a hidden agenda in the back of your mind.
“Well, you don't have to be so tense about it. If it doesn't work out, I'll be the one to die. If you fail, just continue being a knight as usual.”
“Well, yeah, I mean, that's true, but...”
Eventually, we arrived at the castle.
Passing through the massive gate and into the courtyard, then passing by the barracks and heading to the second gate.
By the way, Rick is leading the way.
After him, Jay and someone else, accompanied by a group of girls.
I'm at the rear. I followed along, clumsily carrying the luggage of the four.
Here comes the gold-ranked adventurer party that defeated the Demon King, with our entourage. We have arrived!
"Hey! You there!"
As we try to pass through the second gate, a palace guard stops me, looking weak and shabby.
"Yes, what can I do for you?"
I answer with a smile.
"Someone like you is not supposed to be here—"
The palace guard, while still pointing at me, falls into a hole.
Goodbye.
Sir Brandie looked at me with a face that says, "Oops."
Don't make that face. Practice is important, you know.
It would be troublesome if it fails when it counts.
"You're a terrible person."
Rick looks at me with a bewildered expression.
Terrible? Is that so? Personally, I think it's worse to mock someone just because they look shabby.
Sir Brandie casually moved to a position that blocks the view of the other palace guards to make sure they don't see the hole.
Well, I've already covered the hole, though. But it's still effective if they don't realize that the palace guard has disappeared.
Well done! You're truly amazing, Sir Brandie.
Well then, shall we proceed?
The audience chamber is ahead.
This is my once-in-a-lifetime grand stage!
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