It's an auspicious gesture, coming on the day I summoned you. That's my trusted knight, First Officer Alta Schweizer. How about a date afterwards?
"Commander, all the members of the order were looking for the documents that were piling up just now.
"Hahaha, that's why you're hiding like this.

I'm not sure what to make of this.
　It should be your job as a commander to look over the documents submitted by the members of the order on a daily basis, but as soon as you arrive, you have to come to the warehouse, which can be called Remyll's hideout.
　A few minutes ago, he was hugging his knees with a smug look on his face as he greeted me with a light-hearted "Hi," but now that he's one of the country's knight captains, I'm a little worried about his future.

I'm sure you're not the only one.
But you found it right away, didn't you?
I have a pretty good idea where the Commander is hiding.
I'm lucky to have such good men.
I'm happy to have an excellent subordinate." "If you can call this excellent, you must have other excellent subordinates. ...... Anyway, what are you talking about?

　I ask Remyll.
　I'm sure it's something to do with work, of course, since you called me.

"Well, well. Let's make some small talk. How's school life these days?
"How's school life?" "School life, or lecturer life, or something like that. ...... Well, it's the same as usual. There's a test coming up soon, so the students are a little restless.
"Mmm, a test. I'm sure you'll have to concentrate on that, yes. I don't think Miss Iris needs to worry too much, do you?
She's very good. She's very good at what she does. She's not only good at swordsmanship, but she's also good at learning magic and other subjects.
Hahaha, again, that's unexpected. Don't forget that you'll still be with her as her bodyguard.
I haven't forgotten that. ...... Are you saying that there's been another attempt on Iris's life?
No, that's not what I mean.
I see.

　I'm relieved for the moment.
　Because I could predict that calling me now would definitely be something related to Iris.
　But then I wondered if I had been summoned for something that had nothing to do with Iris.

"Well, it has something to do with Miss Iris. Or perhaps I should say that it will be.
"...... is relevant now?
Yeah. You haven't talked to her yet, but I'm sure she'll take care of it. Someone from the Empire will be coming here soon.
"The Empire?　The Empire?

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.
　In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.

It's been planned for a long time. It's been planned for a long time," he said. "It's one of the plans for ...... a real friendship between the Kingdom and the Empire, the two great powers. We are going to cooperate with the empire to hold an event, and we are coming here to inspect it. ...... We will need someone to do the introductions.
The other side is also a nobleman, and we need to prepare a person of equivalent status?
It's a good thing you understand so well. On the imperial side, the top of the military, Miss Aena Baudel, daughter of Lord Rugal Baudel, will make her appearance. There will be other noble families and their branches following her, but she's the biggest name of all.
"So you're saying that Iris will be the one to guide Master Aena?
Of course, there are other candidates, but... Of the four noble families, Miss Iris is probably the most promising. The next best candidate would be Miss Marcia Follmann, who is currently the second best candidate. Or both. ......
Anyway, if Miss Iris takes the role, I'll need to be there as well, is that right?
That's right.

　The most important reason for this is to protect Iris's bodyguard - or rather, to make sure that no one from the Empire's side will be harmed.
　I'm sure that if Iris didn't take on this role, I wouldn't have a job.

(I'm sure she'll take ......)

　That's all I can honestly say.
　If you are thinking about the future of the kingdom and the empire, guiding people around the kingdom is one of the most important tasks.
　Although Iris herself doesn't want to be a king, she would be the first to accept the offer if there is a possibility of deepening relations with neighboring countries as a nobleman and a knight.
　If you're a guard, you don't want to take that kind of risk yourself,......, but that's just one guard's idea.

I'm sure you'll get it,......, so I'll tell you about it.
I'm going to give you a hard time, too.
If that's the way you feel about it, you can always ask for a higher salary.
You're a first officer, you're getting paid a good salary. Isn't it enough for you? Are you a money man?
Money is the one thing you can never have enough of, sir.
That's true, but don't you think there are more important things in this world than ......?
"......?　What's that?
Love.
Commander!　Are you here?

　And then, the sound of a heavy pounding on the door reached his ears.
　Remyll's body trembled with fear.
　It seems that the members looking for Remyll have found him.



"Well, I didn't expect you to be here in such a short time. ...... You've come a long way.
This is no time for admiration. ....... You should be working.
Sure, I'll do it later. Of course I'll do it later, but I'm not saying when.
Even so, I don't think you can get out of here. I'm here.
Hey, ......, did you tell him where I was, ......?
"Commander, if there is anything in this world more important than money, I know it too.

　I'm sure you're not the only one.

I want you to be a more trustworthy commander to your men.
I want you to be a more trusted commander. ...... I think you're still a trusted commander!

　I'm not sure what to do.
　He stood on top of a locker in the warehouse and began forcing open the ceiling wall.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on with Miss Iris.

　Remyll fled from the ceiling as if to leave a message.
　The structure is connected to the outside of the warehouse. .......

How badly do you want to get caught? ....... Well, we've sealed off all the exits.
First Officer Alta Schweizer, thank you for your cooperation. Thank you for your cooperation, First Officer Alta Schweizer." "If we seal the ceiling, the Commander is already a rat in a bag.

　That's how the woman greeted me when I opened the door to the warehouse.
　He is a good worker, but ...... he seems to have a habit of slacking off like this.
　I'm sure you're busy with your work, so I can understand why you're feeling this way, but it seems like it might be tiring for you.
　Perhaps Remyil is enjoying it as well, though.
　I also thanked the knight who came to pick Remyil up and left the place.
　My next job has a lot to do with the Empire, so I should probably start by talking to Iris when I get back.