...... So, I'm here for another consultation.

　He also doesn't forget to cut out the topic that was the original purpose of coming to the chapter.

''From now on, I'm going to carry the title of a knight in spite of my bent, but I'm completely unprepared with the knowledge and experience needed for that. If it's alright with you, could you please teach me from the Silver Wing Knights?
'Yeah, yeah, yeah. That was the main point, wasn't it? Why are we getting dragged into this whole Alma thing?

　Garnett also strongly encourages the conversation to change course.

　I've been an adventurer, albeit of the lowest rank, for the entire fifteen years, so I think I'm equipped with a reasonable amount of knowledge and experience in that field.

　However, as a knight - a complete outsider when it comes to the matters required of a knightly order.

　No matter how much of a position I was appointed to for political reasons alone, it would be a bad idea to continue being ignorant as a layman.

''I see, I understand what you think, Luke-dono.

　Felix gave a small nod of admiration, but what he said was the opposite of what I expected.

'But it's a little difficult for us to offer you our help.
What?

　It was Garnett who raised his voice.
　He wasn't expecting an immediate refusal at all, and he rolled his eyes in surprise.

'...... May I ask why?'
'Yes. Garnett has been away from the group for a while now, so we may not be fully aware of the situation: ......

　According to Felix, while we were focused on this and that in King's Landing and the underground exploration, the negotiations to establish the new Order were being repeated between each Order.

　The basic policy was 'to start the management of the new knights' in as neutral a state as possible.

　The relationship between the various Knights was a mixture of rivalry and cooperation, and many Knights didn't think it was pleasant for the new Knights to start their activities with a particular Knights' favored status.

　Although it is inevitable that positions will become unbalanced after the start of activities, it is not desirable to belong to a certain force at the start of activities, considering the purpose of the establishment to avoid intensifying conflicts - it seems that negotiations are currently underway.

"Although negotiations are still in the middle of the process, we want to avoid having other knightly orders perceive ...... that the Silver Wing (we) are trying to overwhelm Luke-dono.
What can I say: ...... It's a tough story.
''Of course, all the Knights are planning to get the maximum benefit in that category. When you've sent Garnett as a guard and even an instructor, it's a bit ......

　It could be perceived as earning too much credit in advance, or something like that.

　Garnett's identity should eventually be made public, and the fact that he was instructed by the Silverwing Knights is not something that can be hidden.

　Even if they tried to hide it, it would be inevitable that they would be questioned, 'Who gave you guidance?

''Then who should I ask for instruction from?''
''I'm sure there will be some kind of consideration from the royal palace eventually. If you don't want to wait for that and want to train voluntarily, ...... right, we can take the conversation to the Golden Fang, or we can let Garnett teach you .......
'What?　Me? !

　Garnett also seemed to be completely unexpected, and let out an even bigger surprise than before.

I'm not sure why it's me. I've never been an instructor before.
'You don't need to think of me as an instructor in a big way. I'm just going to teach you the basics.
If I teach you, you're just as likely to send someone from the Silver Wing.
''The impression it gives to those around you is very different. ''We can use the argument that we only sent one person to protect them from the Demon King's army long before the new Knights were mentioned.''

　Garnett, who was revealing his impatience, and Felix, who looked calm, were arguing across the table, but Felix has the upper hand no matter how you look at it.

　He said something about how every knight group is planning to get the maximum benefit within the allowed range, but apparently the Silver Wing Knights also fall under this category.

''Besides, this is still in the adjustment stage, but there is also a proposal to provide one member from each knight group to the new knight group. So it's convenient to consolidate our interference via Garnett.

　Felix spoke up very simply, with a new piece of information that he couldn't hear.

'......!　Hey Felix, was that a good thing to say in front of Luke himself?
Yes. It was rather arranged to inform Luke-dono through me. The people in charge of the other groups have also agreed.
Wait a minute at ......

　I hurriedly interrupted their exchange.

''What do you mean by the other Knights of the Order offering you ......?''
'......?　I mean it as it is. We don't know what will happen in the end, and even if it does, it will be a long time in the future.

　For some reason, Felix reacted curiously to my question, which I had taken for granted.

'As long as it's a cavalry(──)corps, corps members(──) who can perform their assigned official duties are essential. However, it is impractical for a new knight order to gather and educate completely new recruits, so there is a plan to provide initial members from each knight order.
If you ask me, it's true that a 'troupe' with only ...... me alone is like calling yourself a party when you're alone (solo).
''Luke-dono has a wealth of contacts, especially among adventurers, but there are many powers that can only be exercised by a legitimate knight.

　When I received the explanation, I had to agree with it no matter what I thought.

''If one of the people we send from the Silver Wing (our) is Garnett, it seems unlikely that the matter of the escort and the training will be a problem. What do you think?
But hey, ...... says to wait a minute. I don't have the balls to do that.
''Whether Luke-dono goes to the Golden Fang or the Golden Fang instructor goes to the White Wolf Shop, you will have a harder time completing your escort duties. We'll leave the details to the Royal Palace, but the basics are best taught by you.

　It's a good idea to keep your mouth shut and swallow any further objections.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work for you. It's a good idea.
Right?　If it's okay with you, Luke-dono, I'd really like to continue the conversation. Garnett will be taking on the role of an instructor in addition to his role as an escort and clerk, but he won't have a problem with that.

　An escort, a clerk, and an instructor. In fact, in addition to these three, there's one more - although it's embarrassing to put it into words again - the position of a lover.

　Perhaps Garnett disliked the intervention of other knights from that position.

　With that kind of conceit in mind, I responded to Felix's proposal.

'It's a proposition I couldn't have hoped for. I look forward to working with you.