22 - round-table conference
There is a large covered resting area by the water, a short distance away from the lakeside log house.
Inside, there is a large round table, and Charlotte shouted in a high voice in front of the "knights".
"Thank you very much for taking time out of your busy schedule to join us today. I apologize for those of you who are at work.
Charlotte bowed her head, and the dog-eared maid raised one hand.
"It's a round table meeting. No one will complain. I've been stopping to clean up too, but if Gordo says anything later, you can just tell him that you were playing with Charlotte.
"Oh, that's not good. Father is very sweet to me, but when the time comes he can be very frightening. Besides, I've been making excuses to tell you that Frey has forced me to do something.
Why are you using me?
Because the Round Table is a secret meeting. I can't be honest with you.
"I understand that, though!"
Beside Riza, the blue-haired dragon girl, who is idly watching the exchange between the two,
"Ha-ha-ha, you two are good friends. But, Charlotte, we are in violation of the seventh rule of the Round Table Conference, which is to refrain from private conversations. I think it is time to start today's agenda.
There was a soft-spoken skeleton soldier with clicking teeth.
His name was Johnny. Hurt gave him the name as he saw fit.
He is the leader of a legion of night skeletons summoned by the summoners plotting Charlotte's elimination.
The summoners cannot sustain their existence after the summoning magic circle disappears and they are reduced to dust, but they are still alive and serving Harte. This is due to the staked wards that Harte has placed on the magic circle.
They have no vocal cords and do not breathe, so they are normally unable to speak, but Hurt has placed a vocalization ward in their mouths, and thus they are able to communicate through language.
Oops, excuse me. Are you all ready?"
Charlotte looked around the round table, and then she also appeared outside the rest area.
A huge stone man was sitting on the ground.
His name is
Charlotte clears her throat.
"My brother is leaving for King's Landing next week. He's going to attend a magic school in King's Landing.
"What? That's the first I've heard of it!
I heard about it today. I suppose the timing is significant. For example, so that my inexperienced self won't get upset and try to keep him from leaving.
Frey's eyes were glazed over, "We're just as unworthy as you are.
"You've been so generous to us, ......," says Johnny.
"You're so kind, master," Gigan spoke up.
"Now, here's the main question!"
Charlotte says crisply.
"Why would a magician as good as you need to learn it in school now? No, I don't."
"I completely agree. I can't go into detail, but I don't think Master Hurt has anything to learn from a human being.
"Oh, what's with that
"Yeah, don't jump for the tail! Even if you are a member of the Round Table, there are circumstances of the demon tribe that cannot be told to others."
"Ugh,...... I want to know your secret,......"
"No, no, you can't do that, not even with a twinkle in your eye, okay?"
Teeth clicked, as if he couldn't bear to see Frey on the verge of collapse.
"Charlotte, you are the one who has the favor of my lord. From our point of view, you are our compatriot ...... or even more so. However, the matter is very sensitive, so I ask you not to make a comment at this time."
"Hey, you're such a ...... favoritist!"
"Now that you are satisfied, let's continue with the round table discussion."
Yes, that's right. I'm sorry."
Charlotte coughs and resumes her work.
"Father told me that it was the king's recommendation that you attend the school. There are circumstances that make it impossible for me to refuse. But if your brother went all the way out here, he must have had something in mind.
I see," Johnny says, just as if he had understood.
"There is something you have to deal with yourself, my friend."
That's it!
Charlotte pointed at Johnny.
"My brother told me that school is a very scary and dangerous place.
"What?
"You're my ......?"
The two of them are in a hurry. Riza is the recorder, so she is busy writing down everyone's words.
"Of course, my brother has nothing to be afraid of. Then what in the world could make you say that? I studied it in "Anime".
What is "Anime"? and Johnny.
"It's a picture story that moves and talks smoothly in the other world. According to the story, a secret organization called the "Backstage Student Council" is active in the school, plotting to drag young promising students into the path of evil. They wage magical battles against anyone who gets in their way, and call in powerful helpers from the outside. They are bad people."
Charlotte looked around at everyone listening to her with serious eyes.
"And the one who controls the student council behind the scenes is a huge, evil organization that is shaking the nation!
Everyone gasped.
Frey raised his hand.
"This is a situation that directly involves Mr. Hurt. It's possible. No doubt about it!"
But," said Johnny this time.
"What can we do? Even if we support you, it is difficult for demons to move around in King's Landing. Especially since you and Gigan are so obvious in your appearance.
Charlotte responded.
"We have to work in the shadows so as not to get in your brother's way, don't we? Then, what we need is information. I will take the lead in infiltrating King's Landing and uncovering the secrets of the huge evil organization.
"But the distance between the frontier and the capital is great. Charlotte will be gone for days, and the Golds will be in a hurry."
"I'm sure my brother will set up a door to everywhere. Our base is just this way. And Johnny and the others, I want you to do your best to develop this place, Pandemonium.
Yes, sir. To be honest, we have our hands full with that job right now. Master Frey has been picking up stray demons from around here and taking them under his protection, so we've been busy building more dwellings for them.
"It's getting a little cramped, isn't it? I will ask my brother to expand the boundary.
The conversation proceeded smoothly.
The specifics of the plan will be worked out in the future, but as the meeting was about to end.
"Excuse me, can I talk to you for a minute?"
Riza, who had so far been a record-keeper, raised her hand.
"Don't you need to talk to Mr. Hult about this?"
"I can't let you worry about it, brother."
"It would be a burden on Master Harte if I had to ask him for instructions every time."
"I'm afraid it is the duty of a vassal to consider the inner thoughts of my lord."
"Guh ......" (Gigan is sleeping)
"Is it okay, ......?"
Riza, with a hazy feeling in her heart after the meeting ended--.
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"-- that we all talked about during the day."
I was worried about what was going on when Riza came to my room late at night, but then I realized that a round table meeting is such a .......
I stood up in my pajamas and grabbed her by both shoulders.
"You're really talented!"
"What, what?"
Well, I don't mean to blame a certain dog-eared maid who had faithfully obeyed my order not to report, but I'm talking about the fact that it's very helpful to have such a flexible-thinking subordinate.
"Well, it's all right. It doesn't matter what you do as long as it doesn't become a big deal. But this time, I'm not so sure."
If it's just Charu, but if Frey and Riza sneak around in King's Landing and are found out to be demons, all hell would break loose.
But as long as I can keep an eye on them, I can play along with such games.
"So you're going to confront a huge evil organization after all?"
"What?"
What?
Huh? Even Riza, who I thought was the only sane one, is taking Char's story seriously?
No, no, no, no, no, no.
It would be a disaster if there was a backstage student council infesting the school or a secret society controlling them.
But this girl seems to be serious at heart, so maybe it can't be helped. .......
"Oh, yeah. A big evil organization. We don't have much information yet. I think we need to be more careful this time."
If you tell him to go along with Char's delusion, he might have a hard time deceiving everyone.
"Oh, yeah. ......
"Riza, make sure that Char and the others don't run amok."
Well, I'll keep an eye on it. I'll make sure we don't have any problems if Charles and the others are hanging around in King's Landing.
I understand. I'll do my best.
Anyway, I dropped out of school as soon as possible, <
It's hard to keep up with the kids' games.
I cowered and went to bed that night. Supi.