Often after finishing the two types of experiments, involving the request from the Ash Hawk Knights and the strengthening measures Ambrose proposed - the White Wolf Shop and the White Wolf Knights' two organizations.

　I decided to have a talk with Sophia in the office of the Knights' headquarters to report on the example case.

　Sofia originally belonged to the Blue Peacock Order, which was tasked with auditing each of the Knights.

　Even after coming here, she's responsible for not only doing ordinary paperwork, but also checking whether there are any deficiencies or irregularities in our activities.

　So naturally, I decided to explain the circumstances of this time as well: .......

'...... What does this say about ......?'

　As soon as she looked over the report Ambrose had prepared for her, Sophia revealed her confusion by slurring her words.

'Applying the knowledge of the wizard's self-modification technique, I will draw out the demonic beast factor enclosed in the medallion and use Commander Luke's skills to [synthesize] it with Lord Garnett's body: ...... What kind of head would you come up with for one body?'
"This is all Sir Ambrose's brilliance, or rather ...... I just tried to do as I was told.

　I'm the one who put it into action, but I could only assume that Ambrose, who first came up with this method, saw the world from a different perspective than we did.

　No, in fact, there was no need for such an exaggeration, and it may just be a difference in perception between an expert and an outsider's perception of the world.

''But it is noted that Lord Garnett's appearance was not inhuman, as if it was a credit to Commander Luke.
That's just what it says. I mean, what does it say about that? In some cases, I need to correct it before I send it to King's Landing.

　Despite the fact that it was even expected to have a monstrous appearance, when the lid was opened, that was the kind of thing that would have aesthetic value.

　The wolf's ears, which were the same color as his golden hair, his tail that moved with the rise and fall of his emotions, and his fangs that often stood out when he smiled.

　Ambrose didn't seem to be completely expecting it either, so the cause was likely to be either me or Garnett, but I'd very much like to argue against the theory that it was a reflection of my taste.

''Lord Garnet. You really don't see any adverse effects from being fused with the Demonic Beast Factor or anything like that?

　Sophia shifted her gaze to Garnett, who was sitting next to me.

'It's nothing. I'm not getting any better or worse. I'm exactly where I should be.
"I wish that were the case, but the ...... report also states that there were no known residual effects.
"The white wolf's was [restored]. There ain't nothing wrong with that.

　It's true that there was nothing wrong with Garnett's body, but when you're trusted to this extent, you're likely to feel more responsibility and pressure than joy.

　If we are going to use this method in a real battle, we must have a strong sense of responsibility.

"I'll take the report for now. I'll read it again later and return it to you with any shortcomings or questions.

　Sophia was just about to break off the conversation when there was a sudden knock on the office door and Mark's voice was thrown at her from outside.

''Commander Luke, you have a visitor. Sir Oswald of the Knights of the Ash Eagle Eagle Order is here to see you.
Sir Oswald?
You'll be waiting in the parlor for me in the meantime. ......
Okay, I'll be right there. Okay, Sofia, why don't you get to work on your side?

　After parting with Sophia, who nodded her approval, I decided to take Garnett and move to the reception room.

　Even so, I didn't expect Sir Oswald to come to the headquarters (this way).

　Since there was no particular advance notice, he must have had some urgent business to attend to, but as the White Wolf Knights, I have no idea what his business was.

　The answer is that we'll find out as soon as we meet in person.

　When I opened the door to the reception room and walked in, I found Sylvia pouring tea for Oswald, who was sitting in a visitor's chair.

'Sylvia?　What's going on here?
'Oh, Mr Luke. I was just getting lunch ready and Mark asked me to serve tea to our guests.
...... That bastard. It's not Sylvia's job to answer visitors.
You don't have to worry about ...... anymore.

　It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of this article.

　As the town's best innkeeper's signboard girl, she is indeed a master of customer service.

　After seeing that the door to the reception room was properly closed, Oswald opened his mouth, somewhat apologetically, and said, "I'm sorry for barging in.

'I'm sorry for barging in on you so suddenly. I was wondering if I should change my day.
No problem. So, what can I do for you?　Is it still about the prototype winter gear?

　If Sir Oswald had any business with me, it would be this one, nine times out of ten.

　And as expected, Sir Oswald affirmed my prediction with a small shake of his head.

''At first I was allowed to visit the White Wolf Shop, but I heard that Sir Luke had gone to the headquarters (here) on some business of the Order.

　I try not to confuse the work of the Knights and the work of a weapon shop, but I can't force that on my client as well.

　I was convinced that this kind of thing would happen from time to time, and this time I decided to make a special half-hearted attempt to talk about the work of the White Wolf Shop in the reception room of the Knights' headquarters.

''The two prototypes, both of them performed admirably. We've already come up with suggestions for improvements to the problems, and they're really perfect.
Thank you so much. It's a pleasure to be in charge.
However, it's up to Headquarters to decide which of the two proposals - the inexpensive but day-and-dirty disposable first proposal or the expensive but long-lasting second ...... - will be adopted, but I'm going to propose the third proposal to Headquarters.

　After a slightly thoughtful prelude, Sir Oswald cut to the chase, the reason why he had come all the way here.

I would like to adopt both of them as official equipment. I've seen the performance of those things with my own eyes.
Are you sure?　So does that mean that you're going to use ...... differently depending on the situation?
Hmm. We'll be providing the spell scroll packed type for short term operations and the elaborate contraptions for long term operations.

　Or you could make the latter a reward for meritorious service - Sir Oswald's mouth relaxed as he said this.

'Sir Luke. 'I thank you again for your service, Sir Luke. I think we'll be ready for the next winter.
'If you want to thank them, make it Noir and Alexia. It's because of these girls that I got it done so quickly.

　I can't help but smile too.

　It wasn't because I myself was appreciated, nor was it because I was able to complete the job of receiving orders from the knights -- it was the joy of Noir and Alexia's work being widely recognized.