I can show you right now, but ...... is it safe to allow followers in this room, even though weapons are not allowed?

I ask, just to be sure.

It's fine. It's just a formality that we're allowed to keep the weapons in the first place. As long as we have someone as extraordinary as you, any kind of protection is pointless.

The king replied with a cheerful expression.


...... Is that what you want?
I'm sure there's nothing wrong with that, since it's the most important thing in the country.

Let's call him.

"Caucasus, Belzebub. The king wants to see you, so I'm going to have to do a little space transfer to bring you in.

"Okay.
"Okay.

When the two animals agreed, I used my divine power to transport them into the audience chamber.

"Let me introduce you. This is Coke. ......

And just as he was about to say this,......, the king suddenly stood up from his throne with a clatter.

"Hey ......, where did you just come from?

The king looked at me, the Caucasus and Belzebub in turn, with his mouth gaping open.

The king's mouth dropped open and he looked at me and the Caucasus and Belzebub in turn. "Oh, there's a special name for this. ....... It's a little hard to explain.

...... Oh, I see. Well, I'm sorry for my sudden distraction. It seems that the method is not something that can be understood by listening to it anyway, so please continue.

I thought it was a bad idea to use a spatial transition, but ...... it seems that I won't be asked to explain it.
Good, it's safe.

I'll introduce myself again.

"This is Caucasus, my squire. And this is Belzebub, he's not my direct follower, but he's Caucasus' partner, so he's with us almost all the time.

Then ...... the king's expression suddenly changed to one of curiosity.

"Caucasus and Belzebub ....... I've never heard of a tamer who has tamed such a powerful demon. ......

The king seems impressed, but ...... that's still far from the point, isn't it?

Both of them have been further enhanced in a special way, so they are much more powerful than normal individuals.

"Really? How much?

Yes, they are. ....... If there are two of them, they have the power to instantly kill the master of the labyrinth in the dungeon near here.

I'm not sure if this is the best way to go about it, but I'm sure it's the best way to go about it. ...... To be honest, this explanation doesn't really do justice to the strength of the two of them, but ...... there are no other indicators that are easy to understand, so it can't be helped.

I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will help you.　In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, it's possible that you'll be able to find it in the marketplace.

But ...... apparently it had enough of an impact on the king.
For the time being, the fact that you were able to tell the most influential person in the country about the wonders of Tamer makes this audience a worthwhile one.


While I was in a satisfied mood, ...... the king suddenly changed the subject.

In addition to being the first ever S-ranked adventurer, you will also be rewarded with any other rewards you desire. So, ......, is there anything you want?

...... What do you want?
When I was asked that question, I knew I had to think hard.

To be honest, I don't want to be handed a piece of land or a title of nobility.
I don't want things like power, which can be a constraint on my freedom.

It is true that there are times when political power is important to improve the status of tamers, but ...... now I have the excessive backing of Lord Carmel and the Arrow Hope of Knuth.
In addition to that, today's conversation showed that the king understands the true value of the tamer.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this.

However, the first thing that the ...... king will give you as a reward will undoubtedly be something like land or a noble rank.

If you want to get something other than that, you'll have to ask for something a little outrageous.


So, ...... is a good place to start.

There is a psychological technique called "door-in-the-face".
This is a negotiating technique in which you first make a difficult demand and have the other party refuse it, and then gradually lower the level of the demand so that the earlier demand is distracted and the most desirable demand is accepted.

In order to achieve this, you should first make a demand that is unacceptable in all likelihood.

"Well, ......, give me extraterritoriality.

Extraterritoriality.
With this, I will be able to completely nullify any law in this country.

Of course they'd allow this.

"Is that what you want? Very well.

What?
Did this guy just say "good"?

...... Really?
Extraterritoriality. Will it pass?

"Is that all you want?

"Yeah, yeah. I said it just for the sake of it, but I never thought I'd actually get extraterritoriality. If I wanted anything more, I would have been punished for it.

But on the contrary, now that I have such a big wish, it will be easier for me to refuse to give away land and nobility if I talk about it in the direction of "I'm afraid to ask for more.

With that in mind, I told him that I didn't want anything more.

"I see. You've done an unprecedented amount of work, so don't be shy. ....... Oh, and by the way... You have been offered a marriage proposal from the Deai family, saying that they would love to have your daughter. ......

I'm not going to take that. I'd rather get credit for the elite academy than get that.

Wow.


I'm not sure if I'll ever use it, but I'm sure it'll come in handy.

Speaking of the D.I. family, I know the examiners for the promotion exam, ......, and yeah.
I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you.

I'm not sure what to make of this.

Well, I guess you're right. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you.

...... No, you don't have to be so serious all of a sudden. ......

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

I'm sorry you had to hear something so strange. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.　All right, I'll try to negotiate a few credits off.


Can I really get credit? .......

In the second semester, there was only one course that required attendance as a condition for disqualification, so if I can get that waived, I'll be extremely lucky.

I feel like I'm being treated too well. ...... Well, since I was given extraterritoriality in the first place, I guess it's too late now.


The king added, "I just want to take a break from school.

I'm not sure what to make of that. You can use the occasion to revive the Knuth's Arrow Hope and announce your achievements at the same time.

...... Seriously?

I'm pretty sure the tournament is some sort of martial arts competition between the Elite Academy and the Kingdom Knights.

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

This is a great way to make sure that you get the most out of your time with your family and friends. ...... There's no way around it, so I'll take this as a positive chance to get my hair back black and show off my tamer skills before then.