This is in the presence of our benefactor, Soma.

　I promise you, Cutlass-Mutran, that everything will be laid bare.

　Please take a good look at the Royal Coin.

　It is a gold coin. But this is a copper coin?

　Yes, that's right. Of course, this is a fake (replica).

　It was given to me by my mother when the royal family had a baby.

　My mother, you mean?

　Yes. I used to be a servant of the king's household.

　My mother's household were also commoners in the past, and they seemed to get along well with each other. They would consult with each other about their problems, and sometimes they would spend time with the king.

　My mother - she didn't say why, but for some reason, after she stopped being a servant, she was introduced to the king and became the property of her father, who was a knight. Because of his low status, he was not a legitimate wife.

　His parents must have been very close to each other. When my mother married my father, she soon found out that she was pregnant. Yes, it was very soon.

　However, my mother was not very healthy. So she moved to a rural village in the west of the country to live in a better climate and to take care of her health.

　My father came to see him once when I was born. I heard that he received the replica of the "Royal Coin" at that time. My mother had tears in her eyes and let me hold it in my hand.

　Even though she was far away from the palace, she was still loyal to the royal family!　I'm so proud of you!

　I haven't seen my father since then.

The last time I saw him was when he handed the replica of the "Royal Coin" to my mother and said, "It's the best I can do.

　Well, my father had a legitimate wife, so he couldn't tell the world about me, could he?

　My mother raised me to be a good father and son.

She would show me a replica of the "Royal Coin" and told me to become a knight like my father and leave my name in the history, encouraging me to be a weakling.

　It's nostalgic.

　My mother was often ill, but she was very strict with me.

　And now that my mother has passed away and I've reached the age where I can be knighted, I'm heading for King's Landing.

　Now you understand the situation, don't you?　I'm not a member of the royal family.

　I'm just a commoner who served my mother's royal family for a little while.

　That ......?

　Why are you all facing the direction of the day after tomorrow?　Mr. Souma?　Cecil which one?　Rita, which one?　Why are you in a cold sweat, sir!　Did I say something funny?

　...... Huh?　Are you sure it's really safe to go to King's Landing?　Is it?

　You may be a benefactor, but I won't hear of it!　Do you think I'm not worthy of a knighthood?

　It has been my dream to be a knight since I was a little girl. I will be the shield that protects the people!

　I don't care about serving a nobleman. I don't care if you are a free knight!

　It's a good idea to have a ...... that is considerate of your subordinates, kind to your slaves, and willing to stand on the front lines to fight.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with your friends and family.　If there is such a person, I'm ready to give everything in my body!

　...... haha. Cecil, which - "Happiness is closer than you think"?

　I'm not sure.

　Rita, which one?　You don't have to go far, do you? No, no, no, that's not going to happen. With such a great man, it's a given that he'd need to be knighted to be taken seriously!

　That's it. Well, that's the end of my story.

　Now that we're talking, I can see the town of Charka.

　You have something to do in that town, don't you, Mr. Souma?

　I'll follow Mr. Dolgor's lead and get mixed in with the caravan that we are leaving tomorrow. Thank you very much for your help. I will never forget this debt of gratitude.

　Therefore, I will call you "Arujidono" temporarily.

　No, please don't hesitate to call me "Aruji-dono". I just want to feel like a knight in shining armor until I find the real one.

　Well then, Mr. Yuji. I have to say goodbye for now.

　I'm going to stay at ...... cheap lodging, but I'm going to stay at Aozaraketa Piglet Tei. If you're in the mood, please come and visit us.

　Well then, everyone, take care of yourself.

　I hope to see you again when I'm a great knight in shining armor!　So long!





You've gone to .......

He's gone.

He's gone. ......

　We left Mr. Cutlass on the main street in the town of Sharka.

　I was very tired. Cutlass' personal story was too heavy. He was just letting it slide.

"You know what, Cecil, Rita?

...... Yes. Dear Nagi.

...... Yeah. I know what you mean.

What in the world ever happens when a king inadvertently messes with his wife's servant?

Yes. It happens a lot in fairy tales and stuff.

I heard about it when I was with the Order. That's not a rare occurrence.

So, do you ever accidentally have a baby and leave it with your guys?

...... Some people seem to see that as a sign of trust.

...... You share a lot of secrets. The king can't keep them to himself.

""...... is a big deal."

　We all sighed together.

　To be honest, we don't know the truth. That 'royal coin' might really be a replica, and Mr. Cutlass might not have any royal blood in his veins.

　But the fact that the high-spec pickpocket army was looking for the "Girl with the Royal Coin" at the retreat center remains in my mind, so I may have just made the connection.

　The pickpocket army had one half of the gold coin version of the "Royal Coin" and the one they were looking for was the "Girl". Cutlass has the copper version of the Royal Coin, and the gender is - I don't know - which one. Dolgor-san said it was a boy, but .......

...... You really are a mystery to me, aren't you? Mr. Cutlass.

　In case you're wondering, I've given Mr. Cutlass the information about the high spec pickpocket army.

　The person in question was like, "Huh? He made a face.

'Mr. Cutlass's mother wanted him to be a knight, didn't she?

'If Mr. Cutlass is truly of royal blood, I would never betray him.

Wouldn't he be thrilled to know that he has royal blood?

　Maybe.

　Cutlass-san just wants to be a knight. Besides, because of his personality, I have a feeling that if he found out where he came from, he would just keep quiet and continue to serve his lord. So as not to cause any trouble.

　Of course, this is just my own guess based on what I've heard about Cutlass' background.

　We don't really know. When he starts working for a nobleman, we may not be able to meet again. But...

If Mr. Cutlass becomes a knight and realizes that he really is of royal blood, maybe the country will change a bit.

He was a good man, wasn't he? He was like a good person.

'But I think that guy should definitely be a Knight of Nagi: ......

No, that would be absurd!

　You won't get paid much for serving me, and it's a waste of money.

　I'm going to have him become a great knight and change this world.

...... I'm cheering for you behind your back. I'll be cheering for you behind your back, Mr. Cutlass. I hope you'll become a fine knight.

　I murmured as I turned to face the way Mr. Cutlass had left.

'I'm not so sure about that,'

　Behind my back, Reggie, who was in a demon sword state, was spouting some disturbing lines.





''I'm sorry, Nagi-sama, ...... please hold on for a moment ......''

Look, look. You're covered in sand and dust from all that traveling and fighting.　So ...... body, I'll clean up ...... body, I'll get it ready. I'd like you to wait for ...... a little while, because I want you to wait for ...... it.

　This is a moderate inn in the town of Sharka.

　For the first time in a while, I'm staying in the same room with Cecil and Rita.

　For some reason the two of them were so nervous that they said, "We'll just have to take care of our appearance!" and they got hot water at the inn and started wiping themselves down.

　In the meantime, I decided to go check out the carriage.

　The carriage is being kept by a merchant I know. I didn't leave any valuables in the carriage, but I did leave my nightgown in the carriage.

　So when I was searching through the luggage in the carriage with Leggy in his magic sword state and with the merchant's permission...

...... What is this?

　Something unfamiliar was tucked between the sack containing my nightgown and the inner wall of the carriage.

　It's a metal plate. It's similar to the registration card we received at the first Adventurer's Guild. It is engraved with characters. Let's see... ...... "Certificate of Eligibility for Knight Qualification" - "Cutlass-Mutran" ......

''An examination certificate?!''

　That's the most important thing. Why is this stuff at ......?

　...... I see.

　So when Mr. Cutlass blasted the contents of his wallet, it popped out with the coins.

　We were so distracted by the "royal coin" that we didn't notice the exam voucher. As it was, Cutlass began to tell us his story and we listened in, and no one noticed until the end, right?

You know, it happens sometimes. Sometimes people are so focused on the exam and the train connection on the day of the exam that they forget to bring their exam voucher: ......

　─ Hmmm.

　Mr. Cutlass could be related to the royal family, so I wanted to just support him from now on from afar: ...... It can't be helped.

"Reggie.

What's up, my Lord?

　From the magic sword, a humanoid Leggy appeared and stood next to me.

　He's smiling like hell. He's sniffing and puffing.

What can I do for you, Lord? Do you want to invite me out for a walk?

''Yeah. I thought I'd like to check out the location of the 'Wings of the Heavenly Dragon' again today.

That's important. I've always wanted to visit the downtown area where the cheapest hotels are located.

I don't plan on it. But I'm not new to this town, and I might wander into it by accident.

I see. I suppose it's called force majeure.

It's a traveler's fate, isn't it?

By the way, I'm wondering about the s*x of the little knight candidate. I'm close to identifying it with a probability of over 70%.

'I see. Well then, if we ever go near Cutlass-san's inn, we'll have to fulfill Reggie's wishes. Just in case that happens...

It's not hard. Master.

Hi. I'm indebted to you, that demon sword of yours, for your services.

"Ha ha ha!

　I put my forgotten 'exam slip' in my wallet.

　Then me and Reggie held hands and decided to go for an evening walk together.






''The Lord is worried about that little knight candidate, isn't he?''

　The town at night. A pathway a little way in from the main street.

　Walking next to me, Reggie, in his humanoid state, said.

　Outside, it's a little brighter because of the moon.

　Perhaps because the guards are patrolling the streets, it seems to be a safe place. It's a tourist destination to begin with, and most importantly, because of the 'Wings of the Heavenly Dragon', maybe everyone is quiet.

"You're probably wondering if we should let him go to the capital like this?

Well. House riots happen all over the place.

　If that man is indeed of royal blood, though.

But that won't stop him. He is so single-minded in his quest to become a knight. The only way to stop him is to enslave him and force him to do things.

I'm not gonna go that far.

　Or rather, if you do that, they'll resent you for it. Do you want to crush a knight's dream?

　And it's not even confirmed that Cutlass-san is a member of the royal family.

How about ......?　My Lord is such a good-natured man that he's going to deliver something to you at this hour.

That's not true, Reggie. I'm just trying to do you a favor.

I'm in your debt?

　I said, and Reggie nodded his head curiously.

'If Mr. Cutlass is really related to the royal family, he could be a source of information for us, right?　I might be able to find out some information about the visitors and even the 'White Guild'. He's a righteous man, so I'm just trying to sell him a favor and get him to pay me back later.

"...... this 'tsundere' Lord Samaya.

No, I'm not trying to be shy, I'm really trying to be grateful.

　At least 50% of the time, I'm serious.

　But Reggie seemed to enjoy holding my hand and...

Hmm. I never get tired of your company.

That's because you're the master of the Erosu Demon Sword.

　We waved our clasped hands and started to walk away.

　Mr. Cutlass' inn was a small place in downtown.

　Maybe because it was still early, I told her my name and the situation at the entrance, and the girl at the inn helped me.

　She went upstairs, came back and said, "Come in, your room is at the end of the hallway.

　We walked down the creaky corridor, knocked on the door and told her our names.

Which one?

　From inside, Cutlass's voice came from inside.

The innkeeper told me about it. The key was opened a moment ago. Please forgive me for my unflattering appearance.

Sorry it's so late. I forgot something in the carriage...

　I opened the door.

　I saw a white back.

　Mr. Cutlass was sitting on the floor, wiping himself off. Next to him was a tub of steaming hot water. In Mr. Cutlass's hand was a wet cloth. Mr. Cutlass is wiping his chest area with it.

　They look a little puffy, pure white breasts.

'What's wrong?　"Arujidono.

　Mr. Cutlass turned around and stood up.

　He wasn't wearing anything.

　More accurately, he was just wearing a cloth around his neck. I was almost naked.

"I originally thought there was a 60/50 chance that it was a girl," he said.

　At my back, Reggie, who has returned to his magic sword, murmurs.

''I should have bet on this. Do you want to take a bite of it now?　Lord.

'I'm not going to play a game of gender judgement with you. Leggy.

　There's no way I could have won.

But even I wasn't sure it was a girl. The way you spoke, the way you spoke, everything about you didn't give away your gender. Do you perhaps ...... have such skills?

　Reggie continues to mumble in a whisper.

'What is the matter, sir?　'I know,'

　The girl in front of me (...) - Cutlass-Mutran looked at me curiously.

　When I look at her like this, I can see everything about her clearly.

　Her breasts, faintly, are swollen. Her skin is white and she doesn't have .......

　But it's strange.

　Mr. Dolgor had introduced Ms. Cutlass as a 'boy'. He didn't deny it either. He didn't say a word about it being a girl. Thus, he let me walk him through the room naked, without a care in the world.

'Don't you realize that Mr. Cutlass himself is a girl ...... or something?

'You're sharp. Cutlass' (・・・・・), a temporary one.

　The girl, Cutlass, said admiringly.

'Cutlass doesn't know anything. It's just that 'I' in that girl has been following her.

　She bends her knees, naked, and picks up the leather bag she left on the floor. Flipping it over, she pulls out a small coin from a hidden pocket inside.

'And I'm not even lying. That replica was your mother's. That's what I got. Cutlass never knew about it.

That's the real ...... 'royal coin'?

　Half-moon shaped.

　The golden - the opposite of what the high spec pickpocket army had, half.

"How do you do, 'Arujidono'?
　I am a nobody, another persona in the Cutlass.
　Will you listen to me, who has been forgotten by all?

　The girl told me this with a smile on her face.