The fat of the meat explodes and the fragrant aroma tickles your nostrils.

　Laughter breaks out in the air, and before you know it, someone has brought a bottle of wine and everyone is drinking it.
　A minstrel from somewhere sings his song, and the people cheer him up, and the children, perhaps rejuvenated from eating, play a game of tag, which I taught them.

　I joined the drunkards in eating meat and making a scene with the children, while the brave man was either being pushed around by me or by the children, and with a troubled look on his face, he was taking care of the children to prevent them from getting hurt.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　--It's a good thing that the current situation in the capital is a lie, as the atmosphere around the orphanage is very cheerful.

　After all, food is an important factor for people to keep their feet on the ground. 　
　Food is closely related to the "life" of an organism. If it is not secured, the organism must fight for its own survival.

　In order for man to remain magnanimous as a man, he must first have a full belly.

Young man, I got you! Next Onii-chan demon!

"Oh, no, I'm trapped. Okay, then--Hey, now Nell is the demon.

"What, I'm going to do it too!

"Okay, you guys, run! This lady is the next demon!

　The kids and I, whooping and hollering, start running around the orphanage yard.
　The brave man laughed annoyed, then quickly said, "Alright, wait, guys! And start chasing after the children.

　--And so it was then that we were having an early luncheon, which turned out to be larger than expected, in a banquet-like atmosphere.

What's the meaning of this? Don't you see the omen that all surplus food will be managed by the state?

　--Four soldiers suddenly appear from the back, pushing the crowd away.

　The noise that had been so noisy has fallen silent, and the mood has taken a turn for the worse.

　You can see that most of the gathered crowd is looking at the soldiers with grim eyes, and you can clearly see what the people of King's City think of them now.

　But the soldiers didn't mind such stares and walked straight to the orphanage at the center of the commotion.

　...... That's rather impressive, these guys. What kind of mental toughness do these guys have.

"Huh, looks like you've been eating pretty good while we're fighting for our country. Who's the traitor who was hiding this food from his country?

　I was about to take a step forward in front of them, but - before I could - Carlotta stood in front of the men.

"A traitor. You use a lot of words, don't you? This is my own game. What I do with it is up to me, right?

　She looks next to you dubiously, as if to say, "I'll take care of it," but she glances in my direction and then turns to face forward again.

　Next to me, the brave man has a grim expression on his face and takes a natural stance, ready to draw his weapon at any time.

"We have a big problem. There's a food shortage in the capital right now. We're in a situation where we all need to work together. We don't want you to eat it without permission.

"How? As far as I know, there is no indication that the food seized by the military is being properly distributed to the people?

Well, I'm not so sure. I'm not involved in that, so I can't say. But I do know that we've been ordered by the government to collect any surplus food for the war effort. Anything left in here will be taken.

　At those words, the people on all sides said, "f*ck you! "You're on your own! But it quickly dies down as the man glares in your direction.

Well, if you want, we'll have a nice meal for all of you with this food. You have the appearance of a knight, but you have the body of a whore, don't you?

　The cronies laugh at the words of their leader, who gives them a sneaky look and says something that is a complete waste.

　Carotta frowns for a moment, but does not say anything back, standing comfortably with his arms crossed. You will be able to see the danger of stirring things up here.

　...... But then, what are these guys? Are you really a soldier defending your country? He's a thug himself.

　--No, it's not.

　No, no. This is probably deliberate. By throwing a badly behaved soldier at a hostile force, you let them get to you first, and then you attack as hostile intent.
　The church said they've been watching us, and they may have seen this as a good opportunity to make a move on us.

　If so, the person spying on us is .......

　So I checked the map - bingo.

　In a nearby back alley, there is a hostile reaction that is skulking around, hiding and spying on us.

　No wonder he's sent this guy who makes you want to kill him.

　It's a trap to piss us off.

　Then I should go to ...... and get rid of the guy who's hiding first.

　I came to the conclusion in my mind and was about to act immediately - then.

"Crap ......

　One soldier's arm, which was laughing, hit a girl nearby and the bowl she was holding overflowed.

Ouch! ...... you little brat!

　The delinquent soldier, stewed in his armor, pulled his sword out of its scabbard at his waist and swung it upward, despite the fact that it had completely collided with him.

"W--

　--These guys would go that far!

　I put all my strength into my legs as if they were going to crush the earth, and I instantly closed the distance between me and the soldier as if I were moving through the air, and then I struck the side of the sword that was about to be swung down with my right hand.

　With a dull sound, the sword snaps off from the midsection and the tip of the sword rolls to the ground.

"Huh? Fuggy--

　In addition, in a reflexive move, he delivered a powerful spinning kick to the opponent's face that snapped his neck and blew him away in the direction of no one.

　--And after you've put your hand out, you'll realize that this is a bad move.

　Oh, crap, ...... I attacked without thinking!

"Huh? This guy did it!

　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to find a way to make it work for me, but I'm not going to be able to.

　I'm sure you'll be able to get a good idea of what to expect when you get there.

　Instead, there stood a female knight, Carotta, with her fists drawn.

Hmph, you prick. You people don't need to draw your swords.

　Sniffling and wheezing the blood off of his cuirass.

"You're messing with me! Crushing guffaw immediately--?

　And just as the leader of the group was about to draw his sword, screaming, Nell slammed the sheathed sword into his neck from the blind spot.

"You're already ...... quicker than everyone else.



　The scrap who was struck in the medulla oblongata was knocked unconscious and fell to the ground with a crunch.



"Uh-oh...!



　The indignant people cheered so loudly that the air trembled with indignation at the defeat of the delinquent soldiers, who could be called thugs, and I also cheered with them, "Whoa!

　I also join them in saying, "Whoa! I'd like to scream and raise my hands up in a victory pose, but ...... doesn't seem to have that much time to spare.

I'm sorry, I'll take care of that. And also make sure that you give that beef stew kid a new one.

What, dude, where are you going?

The guy who was just watching us just fled like a bat out of hell. I'll get him.

　The hostile reaction on the map was a ninja, kicking the wall of the alleyway to the roof in a single motion, and then running away.

　It may be too much of a mess, but you've got to catch her. 　

　As soon as I said that, I ran in the direction of the man's escape.