It was mid-afternoon, two days before the parade, and I was packing up the items at my parents' house.
　I was at my parent's house packing up the items that had been sold at the auction.

　When I put items up for sale on an online auction, I usually arrange for the auction to end at the same time, so it's easier to ship them all at once. That way, it's easier for me to ship them all at once.
　Today, I packed the items that were sold yesterday and took them to the shipping company.

　I was about to leave the house after finishing packing and double-checking the address, when I was stopped by my mother, who was home after the night shift.

I was stopped by my mother, who was home after working the night shift. You haven't been around lately, but I'm sure you know the day after tomorrow.

　The day after tomorrow?　There's a parade, sir.

'You're an idiot. I know you have your grandfather's thirty-third anniversary.

　Oh, really?　It happened to coincide with the anniversary of my death.
　What is the 33rd anniversary of his death? Do I have to do that?
　I'm sure it's a tough one for relatives and everyone else coming over.

I just need to run some errands. ......
You'll only be at court in the morning.
Seriously.

　Eh, seriously, what's the thirty-third anniversary?
　I think that's enough!　You don't have to do it!　He's already a grown-up!

What can I do for you? It's just for fun.

　It's half-way through, but it's never for fun.
　But you can't even explain it.

'But your brother and sister aren't coming back, are they?
I know what I'm asking you to do.
Nuh-uh. ......

　The parade starts in the late afternoon, around 2pm.
　There doesn't seem to be any weather concerns at the moment.
　Hmmm ....... I guess I have no choice: ....... I'm no match for my mother ....... I could boycott the event, but at worst, as long as I show up, I'll feel better about it.

'All right. I'll see you the day after tomorrow.

　It looks like Dida's interference, which was a concern, won't be there after all, and there's both Rebecca and Hetty without me. In fact, there's even a rumor that they'd be able to stretch out without me: ......
　I'll leave the preparations for the day to you guys. I'm not going to participate in the parade itself, and that doesn't mean I can neglect all of my Japanese business, either.


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How about ......?
Isn't this ...... wonderful?
"Dhehee.
'Yes!　I got a lot of interesting design drawings from my husband. It's been a while since I've done a good job.
No, it's quite a feat to recreate so much from that illustration.
Dehehe. It would be a shame to be seen too much.

　I was checking out the equipment Grand Master Dargos had fabricated.
　The matching equipment of the knights.
　I've been shown parts along the way, but this is the first time they've been unveiled after they've been completed.
　It's the final confirmation with the entire body properly equipped.
　Marina is the one who's been twisting around in embarrassment for a while now.

　While I was ordering the equipment from the grand master, I printed out a cool and cute illustration of a knight from Japan - or rather, the Internet - and gave it to him as a design sample.
　Of course, there are cool equipment in this world as well, but practicality is still the most important thing. Above all, I've never seen anything designed for women only.
　So it is inevitable. We had to do it. Let's have it done.
　That's how the strongest, most erotic and coolest female knight equipment was completed.

How do you feel about it, Marina?　Like the weight.

　It's good that it's s*xy and cool, but it's not good that it's not practical. It's important to have both design and practicality in mind.

It's heavier than my previous armor, but that's not a problem!

　Marina replied dignifiedly and bounced around stupidly to show off her lightness.
　The previous armor was made of total mithril, so it would be much lighter than this one.
　Of course, this armor is also made of mithril, but according to Oshabatake, the light weight of full mithril is not as strong as the light weight of full mithril, so it's best to use it in key areas of defense. ......
　So, the parts that protect the areas close to the trunk of the body are almost entirely made of steel, while gauntlets and greaves have a higher percentage of mithril.
　When you bring heavy equipment to the end of your body, you're not going to get tired, because you're not going to get tired.

''How about a sword?　You should check with your husband, too. It's all there. Yeah, that katana isn't ready yet. I'm going to try to make them when I have a little more time to spare.
You can have your katana when you can afford it.

　I made a sword with the same design.
　The basic design is the same, but the width and length of the blades have been slightly altered to suit each person's tastes. It's not just a matter of how much time you spend in the office, but also how much time you spend in the office.

　He pulls his sword from a brand new scabbard made of demonic beast leather.
　The beautiful steel ground surface shines in the sunlight.
　Just as ordered, a straight, single-edged sword.

''That's good. ......!

　It's because the sword blade is jet black. It's nice to see this kind of steel shine.
　The weight is moderate. It's heavier than the demon sword, but this is the weight of a normal sword.
　Compared to the two-handed swords I use for practice, it's much lighter.

　Even if you swing it a little bit, the sword is short and easy to handle.
　I made it a one-bladed sword so that I could hit the peaks. It's a good idea to use ...... to help you deal with the situation on the street when you're in trouble, but it's a bit like hitting a horn and it's a steel pole. It's also a good idea to have a good idea of what to do with it. Well, it's better than slashing them to death, right?

'Oh no. It's a wonderful job. Thank you.
Ha-ha. Ha-ha, I'm enjoying it too. I get to use some good steel. Oh, and I'm glad you finished this. You have to try it on.

　The grand master took out an iron mask made of mithril and steel.
　It was not a mask, or perhaps more accurately, a helmet that covered the entire head.
　It was prepared for Aeon.

　However, Aeon is a mansion, so I'll have to take this one home and adjust it.
　I tried it on Marina to see if it would work, but I see that it would be difficult to identify her as an individual.
　If they say something, just say that they're hiding the burn marks on their faces or something. It's a standard excuse, but it should be good enough.

　By the way, Hetty didn't make a new iron mask because she has her own.
　The story goes that Hetty, who was originally a mercenary who covered his face, has quite a large collection.



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'Are you sure your master isn't going to join us?　How could we be alone? ......
Marina wanted to have a party with the Lord.

　The day before the parade.
　Marina, dressed in her freshly made knight's costume, and Deanna, the princess knight in a pure white dress and simple partial armor, both say, "You look great.

　They both look very beautiful.

　From the moment I saw them, I knew this parade would be a success.
　We have decided to have a final rehearsal tomorrow morning instead of being able to check it out due to a legal matter in the morning.
　Of course, we would be properly equipped and perform as if it were a real event.

I've got work to do outside, you know. You guys are the stars of today's show, so have fun with it.

　I'll be away in the morning, and it's hard to get into the parade anyway.
　Besides, I'm not the star of the show or anything. The Knights are the main attraction. Just.
　Most of the girls will be in the parade, so I'll be there first and will be the facilitator.
　I'm planning to arrive at the site first and be the facilitator, since most of the girls will be participating in the parade.

　It was pretty close to the end of the day to get all the equipment together.
　It's for all of us. I asked Bill to do some engraving, so it took me longer than usual.
　The dragon's armor, or rather, its decorative armor, was also quite extensive. Massively, and sumptuously. Eventually, I even mobilized the gold-colored origami to decorate it. It was a bit like a ding-dong shop, but the first thing we did was to stand out and get the attention of the crowd.
　We also had equipment for Hetty, who joined us in a hurry, so I'd say it was a huge amount of work.
　As a result, the grand master was overworked to the point of collapse, so I served him my collection of knives and steel, as well as whiskey and brandy.

　The parade is led by Rebecca, the knight commander.
　Rebecca will be riding a dragon instead of her usual horse. This alone is sure to draw a lot of attention. You could say she was the highlight of this year's race.

　Behind them were Marina, Elepippi and Etowah.
　All three of them are dressed in matching knightly outfits, which are both cute and cool at the same time, which is great.

　Behind them are Shamash-san, a sorcerer, and Ion in his iron mask.
　Shamash-san is not a knight, so we had him wear a dark blue costume that was just like a sorcerer's.
　Because of the impact of Shamash's costume, Ion was placed less conspicuously.

　And Deanna was extraordinarily gorgeous in her outfit. Hetty and Shero were placed in the back row to protect her.
　Shero-san is a man and not even a knight, but he's an important advisor to our knights.


　It would be hard to gather this many men. I'm proud of my knightly squad.

　Furthermore, after the parade, I've prepared an exhibition match against the summoned monster beasts that Shamash-san has called.

　To liven up the parade, the music is also all set up.
I've prepared to hand out candy balls if there are children present. We even took care of the fragrance, sprinkling the dragons at the front of the parade with perfume.

We didn't have enough horses for the parade, so we bought a new one.
　Still, we'll rent the ones we don't have.

　I also had Deanna move the trees on the grounds of the mansion to make a house for the dragons.
　The horses were a little scared of the dragon at first, but now they are good friends. The dragons are still newborn and friendly. Whether or not they will grow up is a mystery, but maybe they will become a stern red dragon in time. For now, though, it's still a pink dragon.



　The rehearsal went smoothly.
　The place was the usual training ground, or rather the grassy field by Shero-san's house.
　Led by Rebecca, the dragon knight, the marchers fascinated me with their nobility and beauty.
　Rebecca, Marina, Elepippi, Etowah, Ion, Shamash, Hetty, and Deanna.
　They're all beautiful.
　They're beautiful and cool.
　I'm proud of my knights.



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"Lord.

　During the break, I felt something pressing against my back with a knot.
　Hmm?　And when I turned around, it was Marina.
　As it was, she grasped my right hand in both of hers, put her forehead on her shoulder with a knot, and muttered again, "Lord, which one?

What's up?

　Marina didn't speak for a while, just held my hand.
　Everyone is practicing their horses.
　Deanna is looking at me from afar, but it's just the two of us.
　They must have something to say to me. I can tell by the atmosphere that he's feeling a little more anxious than usual.

It's a good idea to go to ....... I want you to listen to me.

　Marina started to speak in a patter.

'...... marina ...... I am happy. It's like a dream.
Okay. That's a good thing.

　She replies cheerfully, trying hard.
　Marina sometimes mentions that she's happy as a dream.
　In fact, it may be an unbeatable response for a slave, but even so, I feel like she is too grateful for the current situation.
　I'm not a slave because I'm now out of my slave contract.

But ...... I've been dreamily happy for a long, long time, and I can't help but worry that someday this dream will wake up. ......
Marina: "Marina: ......

　I can't see the expression on Marina's face as she puts her forehead on my shoulder.

''Lord which ....... Marina ...... slave, and yet I've been able to dress like this, ride my horse, and be treated as a knight, and ever since I came to the Lord's place, I've been ...... dreaming about it all the time! In Life: ......

　A life of dreams.
　And that's what it is to me.
　In this other world, I'm happy as a dream.
　It's a joke that I'm the owner of the knight's corps, a neat guy who was earning pennies on the internet auction.
　So I think I can understand why I'm suddenly so anxious.

　Marina kept her forehead stuck to my two arms and turned over, just holding my hand tightly, as if to tell me that if I let it go, I'd wake up from my dream.

'Thank you, Marina,'

　Such words came out of my mouth.

'What? d*mn, that's a line from Marina!

　Marina looks up with a bang. Their gazes intertwine.

'Then Marina can just say thank you, too.
The Lord's website is ......

　In fact, I'm thankful for Marina. I've been through a lot since I came to the other world, but there have been many times when Marina has healed me and helped me. If my life now is as wonderful as my dreams, it's also because of Marina's help in making it so.

　We stare at each other for a few moments, cheeks slightly stained with embarrassment, and Marina grips my hand tightly once, and then, as if it were a bold move, she lets go of my hand and takes three steps away from me with a baba-baba.

　Then, with a slightly annoyed look on her face, she looks directly at me.
　His cheeks flushed red and he closed his eyes as if he had made up his mind.
　Then he shouts.

'Lord which!　I have always, always wanted to say that!　You picked out that godd*mn marina for me!　I can't do anything about it, and you take care of Marina.　Thank you for knighting Malina like that!　Truly, I am dreamy and happy!　I've been too happy for a long, long time, and I think I'm going to die!
Marina: "Marina: ......
'Lord!　Marina can be found at ...... Marina has loved the Lord for a long, long time!

　

　I stiffen.
　I'm happy. I can't stop my heart from beating.
　I've had him tell me he loves me before, but no matter how many times he's told me he loves me, I'm still happy.

　Marina is the slave I bought for her.
　I still felt a little guilty about that.
　If I hadn't bought her, she would have been even more miserable, but that's a different story.
　So it's a relief to hear Marina say that she's happy, that she's dreamy, that she likes me.

　No, it's not that difficult.
　I'm happy.
　So you're happy to see me as a man, after all.
　I am. I'm glad. Yeah!　Woohoo!

　
　Afterwards, I watched the rehearsal of the parade with Marina, who was still a little shy, glancing at me from time to time, as she watched the parade rehearsal.

　I'm sure this parade will be a success.
　Rebecca on a dragon would simply be cool for anyone to see.
　Marina and Elepippi are both beautiful. Etowah is also adorable.
　Shamash-san is suspiciously beautiful, and Aeon in the Iron Mask is dignified and isolated.
　Hetty and Shero are full of the aura of a strong man who is not just a man.
　And Deanna is supernaturally beautiful, even divine.　

　The equipment made by the great dwarf master is also beautiful, yet cute, and brings out the full charm of the female knight.
　She's strong even when she's actually fighting. It's because he's strong that he was able to subdue the monsters of Luclaera, and this parade.
　They are truly talented.

　Such a squad of knights is made up of only women (with the exception of Shero-san, who is also in there).
　Women, Turks, Canaanites, demons, and elves.
　We don't even have the same barriers between races, and we can work together as the same knights and compete in the same friendly competition.
　It's not that I'm thinking of giving a helping hand to minorities or eliminating discrimination, or anything of that magnitude. The reason I started the knight's corps is mostly just a matter of chance.
　But even so, I still have a bit of a dream.
　From now on, I'm sure I'll be getting a lot of job offers as a knight.
　It's not that I want to let them go or anything.
　It's not that I want them to do dangerous work as knights.
　But I do want them to be recognized and respected.
　I don't want you to be discriminated against because of your vocation or your gender or your race.
　It doesn't matter how small it is. Just a small wedge, that's all that matters.