119-Episode 110: Sage, spending family time




 And so the Kowloon Cup was over.
 What awaited us after all that was done was a three-day break.
 Sheila and I decided to use the time to spend with our father.
 We toured the capital, ate at his favorite restaurant, and went hiking outside the city gates.

 I think it was worthwhile.
 It was what I would call family time.
 She hadn't seen her father in eight years, and although it was tragic at first, her sister had quickly regained her bond and settled back into her shell.

 Luxor also told me about the territory.
 He said that Borunga was getting meke stronger.
 As expected of Luxol, he said as if he were talking about his own children, that they were far from being able to enter the Adventurer's School now, but they were at a level where they could enter the Adventurer's School.

 That the fields are fuller, and that they are likely to give a better harvest than last year.
 Everyone's children were born.
 Grandma hurt her back.
 When I started talking, I couldn't stop.
 Anyway, it seems to be fulfilling.

 Sheila wished that he could go back to his estate at least once.
 She couldn't do it now, but she could take a long leave for the winter Ancestral Festival.
 She made a firm vow to return then.

 In the blink of an eye, the three days of vacation will be over.
 I was summoned to the royal palace with my father on the day of school today.

I was called to the palace with my father. Your performance in the Kowloon Cup was a great success.

 I wondered what was going on, but King Amst worked me over.
 Normally, he would have done this right after the Nine Dragons Cup, but apparently he waited until after the break to do so.

 The vassals and lords lined up on either side of me, and among them was Heimdall, the headmaster of Chapter 5.

''Thank you. But I wouldn't have been able to win this battle alone. Please go ahead and ask your students to join us.''

'I'll have to go to school eventually. I'll give the students a word of thanks for their labors then.

Thank you. I'm sure everyone will be pleased.

'Hmm. But I've heard that he had remarkable leadership skills not only as a student, but also as an instructor. And the way he defeated those who called themselves "Majin". He also achieved the highest score in his career and won all the championships. I've decided that this is beyond the status of a student. I'll take the reward. Whatever you say.

 I didn't expect the king to personally strip me of my reward for a school event.

 But it's not that I couldn't see it coming.
 The Kowloon Cup was not just a school event.
 Knights or renowned adventurers from many countries had gathered from many countries to judge the outstanding students.
 In addition, there are many enthusiastic fans of all ages and genders.

 The more people that gather, the more money they can make.
 I know that many merchants took advantage of this business opportunity and did business with them.
 The economic effect must have been quite significant.

 The host country won the tournament by a landslide.
 The country may have decided that it's prestige was at stake if it didn't do something.

''Then.........''

 I advise the king without reservation.
 The favor I asked for was to reform the entire Adventurer's School.
 The budget should be determined by the results of the Kowloon Cup.
 As a result, money, people and technology are concentrated in our school.
 He talked about the current situation where people who originally wanted to go to school could not enter the school because they could not stand without the government's support and the entrance fees were rising.

He said, "It doesn't matter what your status or ability is, if you want to be strong and contribute to your country. I'd like to ask the government to establish a system to subsidize these children.

Are you asking me to throw any more money at the Adventurer's School?

 It was the Minister of the Interior who argued back.
 He glared at me and I glared back at him.

'We don't pitch it to schools. We pitch it to individuals. I want you to invest in those who really want and need to go to school.

An investment. What good is it to us then?

 King Amst touched his chin as he thrust his elbow into the armrest.

'You will get an excellent adventurer. 'Yes. As a condition, how about we forbid them from moving out of the country within a certain period of time?'

I see. Interesting!

 The King strikes a hand.
 He straightens his back and admires me.
 But the Minister of the Interior is not convinced.

"My dear King. "Think again, my King. If you do this, you'll be sending lowly, lowly people to school.

'Then, Minister. Let me ask you, what if Lacelle came from a commoner and couldn't get into school and was poor? Do you think we've been able to find better people than Lacelle in the current system?

 King Amst stared at the minister.
 It was a sharp look.
 The minister was about to unintentionally sit up, but he took a step back and held back.

''Well, that's....''

The role of my country is to ensure that there are no obstacles to people who will serve the country in the future. Isn't that what this is all about, Racel?

Yes, Your Majesty.

 I bow my head.

'All right. We'll work on that budget. ....Heimdall.

Ha!

 Heimdall steps out of the line and advances out.
 He stands behind me and flanks me.

'I understand the problem with the School for Adventurers. You can begin negotiations with our school. If necessary, I will be at the negotiating table as well.

Oh, the king himself!

'This isn't just a school issue. It is a matter for the future of the country. As a king, I can't leave it behind.

Thank you!

 Heimdall fell flat.
 I hang my head as well.

 Now even a commoner like Bornga might be able to enter the Adventurer's School. The rest will depend on his efforts.

 But will that guy enroll in our school?
 I'm looking forward to it, but it's also strange to see Bornga, who is the same age as me, as a junior.

I'm proud of you, Lasell. If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known about it. What do you think? Are you going to be my policy advisor?

Playfulness...

 Absolutely not.
 I don't want to work in a castle.
 What's the fun in that?

 In the first place, anyone can think of something like this.
 Oh, but..... But is it because the vassals couldn't come up with something like this that the king is inviting me to join him?

 Good grief.........
 It was the same as it was three hundred years ago, but there have always been many foolish civil servants in the royal court.

''I'm truly serious about it, but.... "I'm really serious about this, but I'm certainly not suited to be a civil servant.

 The king laughed.
 His voice echoed through the king's room with gusto.