The sound of pounding on the door echoed in my room and in my head.
　It's been ten days since my fight with Le'Veon, and I've been moved to a normal room, where I've been given more time to relax than a slave should be given.
　There was no news of any movement in the Kingdom of Carlitz, and while I worked as a guard during the day, I was able to stay up late every night studying the magic of raising the dead.

　The only complaint I have is that I can't seem to find the time to leave the Eurasian Kingdom.
　I have an appointment with Ainess, and I want to know what Ars is doing, but I just feel frustrated that I can't do it.

"Walth, how long are you going to sleep? I told you that we would decide the warrior chief today.

　After Le'ven was defeated by me, there was a dispute in the palace over whether to let Le'ven continue as he was or to appoint a new warchief.
　When I reported to Celestia what Leveen had been doing behind the scenes, she immediately demoted him to the rank of troop leader.
　I had no choice but to talk to Celetia about promoting Garde, but she had just rejected the idea, saying that with the High Elf Rigel as the head of the Magic Division and Garde as the vice head, it would be problematic to have an Elf as the head of the Kingdom Warriors.

　When I opened the door to the room, I saw Seretia in a dress, the first time in a long time that she was not an adventurer.
　She looked more mature than when I first met her, and more appropriate than her usual adventurer's outfit.
　However, her face seems to be filled with a grimness that does not match her gorgeous clothes.

...... So, why do I need to be in this conversation?　You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of these in the marketplace. Neya was the first to refuse, and I don't see any reason for me to participate in the warrior chief's discussion.

"Just come. Come on, get ready.

　Celestia blasted me and I had no choice but to start preparing.
　In the meantime, Celestia did not leave the room, but turned her back and continued talking.

I'm going to ask you one more time, Walth, you don't mind who's going to be the warrior chief, do you?

"Because I recommended Garud. Even he's stronger than Le'Veon. I don't care who he is because Garud says no. First of all, I don't know any knights in this country.

Well, that's not a problem.

　No problem. ......?
　I don't know what you took from my statement to determine that there was no problem.
　I'm not sure what part of my statement I took to mean that it wasn't a problem. Seretia seemed relieved and asked me to hurry up and finish changing.

　After being rushed to get ready, Celestia brought me to a familiar doorway that I hadn't expected.
　It was the door of the audience hall I had been shown when I first came here alone and when I returned.
　Without paying any attention to me, Celestia signaled to the guards standing on either side of the door and went through it.
　The audience hall was filled with a different, heavy atmosphere.
　The king sits on his throne, flanked by his flares and a number of what appear to be ministers.

　---- For all intents and purposes, this is not a time to be discussing who will be the warrior chief.

"Father, I have brought you.

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.
　I still don't understand the situation, but I kneel down and bow my head.

"Walth rhinoceros, raise your head.

What?

　When I lifted my head, I saw the king's face, which looked unusually happy.

If you're kneeling here, it must mean you've made up your mind.

"What?

　What? - Determination?　What are you talking about?
　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.
　In the midst of this, I looked at Seretia standing beside me and she smiled back.
　The king clapped his hands without waiting for me to respond.

"Excuse me, but what is this ----?

　Even if the king didn't answer, I could easily figure out the answer by the sword that the guard brought with him.
　The king stood up and walked over to me with a magnificent ornate sword in his hand.
　It bore the emblem of the Kingdom of Euresia, the same as the one carried by the former warrior chief, Le'Ven.

"I give you this, Walth-Sai.

　With that, the king drew his sword, a sign of warrior chief, and placed it on my shoulder.

From this day forward, you will be the warrior-chief of the Eurasian Kingdom's armies, the cornerstone of our nation's defense.

　As if they didn't need to hear my reply, the ministers applauded inorganically.
　It's easy to say no here.
　All you have to do is say, "No, thank you.
　But you won't get off scot-free by saying that.
　If the king were to order my execution for humiliating him, I would not even be able to resist.

"----, I am at your service. I'm willing to risk my life to fulfill my duties.

　I stopped thinking and blurted out something that was not in my mind.
　After all, as long as there is a blood curse, it's wiser to be obedient.
　But I'm not going to be swept away like this.

"But Your Majesty, I have not yet achieved anything in Master Celetia's crown system. The Warrior Chief's duties will come after Master Celetia's accomplishments, is that correct?

　At my suggestion, a moment of silence passed, as if time had stopped.
　The king paused for a moment, and then began to look at the ministers around him, scurrying about.
　Naturally, the ministers, who were not happy with me, welcomed my offer with loud applause.
　It was a predictable reaction, given that none of the ministers had recommended me at first.
　The one who recommended me was undoubtedly Celestia, and the one who agreed with her was her sister, Flare.

"Well, I'm glad to see your spirit. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. ---- But you have to take this sword. It's not just an escort slave from now on, but a warrior chief who will accompany you in the Crown system of Celestia.

"---- Ha!

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