After leaving the chapter leader's office, we went to the reception desk where we received a brief lecture of about 30 minutes.

　There were two main topics: "Holy Knight Work Regulations" and "Holy Knight Duties".

　The holy knight work rules are a set of duties for holy knights that are standardized throughout the world.
　The woman at the reception desk gave me a general explanation of the ethics that holy knights must maintain and the things that are prohibited during their service.

　Next, she explained about the duties of a holy knight.
　The Holy Knight Association is an international criminal police organization whose purpose is to achieve permanent peace.
　In order to achieve this noble goal, the Holy Knight must work daily to maintain public order and prevent crime, and must perform a wide range of duties with a strong sense of responsibility.

Yes, this concludes the basic lecture. Thank you very much for your attention. For more detailed information, please read this 'Holy Knight Reader' when you get home.

　With that, she handed out the blunt-edged book to us.

Oh, thank you, .......

　After a brief lecture, we completed our first day as special trainees by doing some simple training with a senior holy knight and going on patrol in Orestes.

　It was seven o'clock in the evening.
　The three of us were on our way to the dormitory of the Thousand Blade Academy.

The three of us were on our way to the dormitory of the Senbei Academy. ...... It was a bit of a letdown, wasn't it?

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why. To be honest, we haven't moved enough.

　I'm not sure what to make of it.

(It sure was a lot easier than ...... I expected. ......

　I'm not sure what to make of it.

Maybe it was a good decision to go on the ...... expedition out of the country.

Yes. I'm sure you'll have a great time. It will be a great experience.

Yeah, I'm looking forward to it too.

　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

The expedition was to ...... Daglio, the Land of Sunshine, right?　What kind of place is it?

　According to Mr. Crown, it's about a two-hour flight away. .......
　To be honest, I've never heard of a country with that name.

I'm sorry, but I've never heard of Daglio either. ......

　Rose shook her head quietly, and Leah opened her mouth with a hand on her chin.

"Well, if I remember correctly, ....... If I remember correctly, Daglio, the Land of Sunshine, is a very small country southwest of here. I believe it is a permanent neutral country. ......?

"As expected, Leah, you know a lot.

Hmm, thanks. And then there's ....... Yes. It was famous for its agriculture. The crops grown here under the harsh sunshine are called 'blessings of the sun' and are reputed to be very delicious.

...... Wow, that's exciting.

　I grew up in Gosa Village, a remote area where agriculture is thriving ...... and there is nothing else to do.
　As a farmer, I'm proud of the crops we grow.

　The vegetables from Gosa Village are the best and most nutritious, and the milk is richer and tastier than that from any other farm.
　The meat from the livestock raised freely on the vast land is healthy and has a natural flavor.

(Which is tastier, the crops from Goza village or the "blessings of the sun": ....... I'll have to check this one out. ......

　So, when I was secretly rivalry.

I'm sure you'll agree.　But come to think of it, that's a little strange .......

　Leah said something that bothered me a little.

"What's wrong?

"Yeah, it's just weird. Now that I think about it, in the last few years ...... I haven't heard any news about Daglio. Even what I just told you was written in a book I read when I was little.

Hmmm ....... Isn't that because Daglio is a small country?　Or maybe ...... it's been hiding from all the big news lately?

　As Dr. Leia said, the international situation these days is more unstable than ever .

　There are a lot of things that can be done.
　The Holy Roneria Empire controls it behind the scenes.
　With the Kingdom of Vestellia at the center, the five major powers are strengthening their relations.

　In such a situation, the topic of a small, peaceful country is unlikely to appear on the front page.

I see, you may be right. ......

　Once Leah's fears had been alleviated.

"Well, we're here. I'll leave you to it.

　She arrived at her dormitory and left Rose.

　Then Leah and I returned to our dormitory as usual and slept soundly in the same bed.

A few days later

　A few days later, the first day of fall break finally arrived.

　The three of us boarded a plane owned by the Orestes branch and headed for an overseas expedition.
　After a two-hour flight, we arrived at Daglio, a land of endless rain (・・・・) and sunshine.

"...... rain, huh?

　I muttered to myself.

"Yeah, there's heavy clouds completely covering the sky. ......

　Rose nodded her head.

　The soil beneath our feet was loosened to the consistency of clay.
　Perhaps this rain isn't just for today.
　It's been raining for at least a week now.



　It would be more appropriate to call it the "Land of Rain" instead of the "Land of Sunshine".

"Oh, that's ...... funny. ......?

　Leah scratched her cheeks and said with a troubled look on her face.
　She was probably puzzled by the huge difference between the Daglio she remembered and the Daglio of today.

　After that, the pilot of the plane led us to the building where the senior holy knights were stationed.
　It is a large wooden house that towers over the seashore, and it seems that this is where the senior holy knights are based.

　When you open the large door attached to the front.

I'm not sure what to say.　It's the uniform of the Thousand Blade Academy,........ I'm not sure what to make of that.　I'm not sure what to make of that.

I've heard about you from the head of the Crown Chapter!　I'm not sure what to make of that.

Tomorrow is the day of the Operation Annihilation: ......!　I'm counting on you, guys!

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not sure what to say.

　In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site.

"Welcome to the temporary branch of the Holy Knight Association of Daglio!　I'm Ben-Trioch, the temporary head of this branch!　Nice to meet you!

　Ben-Trioch.

　He is in his late thirties.
　He's in his late thirties.
　Clean-cut skinhead with tanned skin.
　His chiseled face was marked by a single sword scar.
　His body was so well toned that even through his uniform, you could see his muscles bulging.

　He said his name in an austere voice and smiled tastefully.

I'm Allen Rhodle. It's a pleasure to meet you.

I'm Leah Vesteria. It's nice to meet you.

Rose Valencia. Nice to meet you.

　After the brief introductions, I asked her a question about a very disturbing word I had just heard.

"Excuse me. What's Operation Annihilation?

"What?　Haven't you heard?

Yes, I did. ....... I heard from Crown that Daglio is a relatively calm place. ......?

It's not a bad place to start your expedition," he said.

　And then.

"Not at all ........ As usual, the clown can't help himself. ......

　Mr. Ben scratched his hairless head and said, "Well, that's all right," and began to talk.

I'm sorry to say, but here in the sunny land of Daglio, it's a war zone. Calm is the opposite of the word.

""......?"

　The three of us froze in our tracks at the unbelievable statement.

The country has been under the effective control of the Kuro Organization for several years now. ....... Ever since then, we've been fighting each other every day.

I'm sure you're right.　I've never heard of such news on ......!

　One country, even if it is a small country, has been brought down by the Kuro Organization.
　It should definitely be a major event that would warrant a special edition.

"Well, they control the information. ....... It's no wonder you've never heard of it.

　Mr. Ben shrugged his shoulders and continued his story.

"Yeah, control of information .......

Yeah, that's what they do. I'm not sure what to make of that. It can't be made public. ....... This is a secret that only a few senior holy knights and state officials have access to.

"Oh, I see. ......

Now, let's talk about a few more things. Now, let me tell you a little more about the tragic situation in this sunny land of Daglio.

　And so we heard a lot of stories from Mr. Ben.

　Currently, Dagrio is effectively controlled by the Kuro Organization.
　The southern 20% of Dagrio is a territory that the Holy Knight Association has managed to reclaim.
　Eighty percent of the land north of that is still controlled by the Kuro Organization.
　And in the royal castle located in the northernmost part of Dagrio, the thirteen knights of the oracle with terrifying power reside.
　According to the rescued Dagrio citizens, it has been raining every day since the day the Kuro Organization took over.

I'm not sure if that's true or not.

　And as we were lost for words, Mr. Ben spoke of a bright future ahead.

"Wait. The hard years of Dagrio's people will all be over with tomorrow's extermination mission. From what I've heard, you guys are pretty good at what you do, aren't you?　The Kuro Fist's best-kept secret, approved by the "Pervert Crown": ....... I'm looking forward to it!



"Well, let's see. ....... I don't know if you can expect that much from me. ......

　I think I'm a pretty good fighter for a student. .......
　In the event that the comparison is with a fencer like Ben who is active on the world stage,......, it is very difficult to say with confidence that he is skilled.

You can't say that with confidence.　I'm sure you're expecting it!　I'm not sure what to make of that.

　The next moment, as Ben-san laughed out loud, a loud alarm sounded.

"No!　I'm sorry!

　I'm sorry!" He said shortly and walked to the back of the room.

"What's going on, what's going on?

　Immediately after Ben's loud voice, a tense reply came back.

A signal bullet was confirmed at Rao Village in central Dagrio!　The color is red - it's an emergency!

I'm not sure what to do.　I'm not sure what to make of this.

I'm not sure what to do.　I'm not sure what to do.　The thirteen knights of the Oracle are unaccounted for!

All right, all right!　All right, all right!　All hands, get ready for battle!

"Ooh!

　And before you know it, the senior holy knights are ready and have formed their ranks.

"Oh, Allen!　It's a big job!　Let's see what you can do before the annihilation battle tomorrow!

　Mr. Ben said, "I'm counting on you! And then he slapped me on the back.

"Yes, sir!

　And so, I was sent into the fierce conflict zone and was immediately sent into a major battle.