229-Episode 8 Audience





 The squire led Cain and the others down an ornate corridor.
 They stopped in front of a large, ornately decorated door.

"I have brought a messenger from the Kingdom of Esfort."

 After the squire's words, the door slowly opened.
 The audience hall had a high vaulted ceiling and gorgeous paintings on the ceiling. I could not help but be impressed.
 There was a throne in front of them, and beastmen who seemed to be nobles of this country were lined up on either side.
 At the same time, the King of the Beast Kingdom of Kermes entered with his family.

"Lift up your masks."

 Cain and the others raised their heads while kneeling.

"We thank you for accepting our request for support all the way from the Kingdom of Esfort. The details will be given to you later, but first you should recover from your long journey."

 Cain was the highest-ranking noble in this dispatch team, but as a minor, he was forbidden by the king to make a public appearance. If he was in danger, he could do everything in his power, but in an audience, he would have to wait behind the representative.

"Thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty. The Kingdom of Esfort is also saddened by this incident. We are sorry that we cannot dispatch troops, but we have decided to dispatch those who can use recovery magic first. I'm sure they can help with the wounded."
"Yes, I've heard that. The kingdom is a neighboring country to the Baisas Empire, there is no guarantee that the same thing will happen at any time. We shouldn't provoke the nations unnecessarily. Besides, our Beast Kingdom is losing the war, but we are not allowing an invasion.

 The Beast Kingdom of Kermes was also fighting well against the heroes. Although they could not defeat the brave men, they were able to defeat all the troops without brave men and forced them to retreat.
 However, it was impossible for even the fiercest of warriors to take on the three non-standard heroes, holy knights, and wise men.
 Some of the noblemen of the Beast Kingdom who were in attendance had darkened expressions as if they were remembering.
 Among them, the one who looked most disappointed was probably the King of the Beast Kingdom of Kermes. Although he was the most powerful man in the kingdom, his position as king did not allow him to stand on the front lines.
 He had to stay in the castle to protect the capital.
 Cain and the others may have understood this feeling, but they did not say a word.

"I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work.

 The woman's words echoed in the quiet audience hall.
 The words came from the woman standing beside the king.

"Hey, Mel. It's not like that. The Visas Empire and the Kingdom of Esfort are sworn enemies. If we send troops out in the open, it'll be all-out war. I'm sorry if this incident in the Beast Kingdom is a trigger. Besides, we don't have anyone in the Beast Kingdom who can use restorative magic. That alone should be enough to save us."
"Father ......, no, Your Majesty. The Beast Kingdom is made up of strong and powerful soldiers. They can't be defeated. They must have cheated. No human can defeat us beastmen!



 Meru, the princess, was not convinced that a physically superior beastman, no matter how brave he was, could be defeated by a human.
 But one of them raised his hand, breaking the situation.

"Your Majesty, if I may? My name is Gandalf, son of Dandar, Lord of the Port.

 All eyes were focused on the tiger man, who raised his hand with a fine physique, better than the other beastmen in terms of ability.

"'So you're Lord Dundar's son. ....... It's been a long time. So what is it?"

 At the King's words, Gandalf stepped forward and gave Cain a look.

"It is true, as Princess Mel said, that we beastmen are much stronger than men, and that we are no match for them in strength.
"Yes, he's right..."

 Mel agreed with him, but Gandalf interrupted him and continued.

"But it is certain that there are races of men who have powers that we beasts cannot know. As the son of a lord, I have never skimped on my training. I am confident of victory no matter how many soldiers are gathered here. But you, Lord Cain, were no match for me. Please take into account that some of us are that good."

 The emissaries from the Kingdom of Ssfort looked like they were in trouble. We know that Cain is a frontier count, but he's a minor. He is a minor, and the king has asked him to keep a low profile because he is accompanying him as a restorative.
 However, power was everything in the Kingdom of Kermesse, and it was not customary to hide one's power.
 That was why Gandalf had advised him of Cain's abilities.

"...... Lord Cain, or is it ....... Who is that ......?"

 The king didn't know who Cain was because not everyone had introduced themselves.
 As if he had given up, Cain slowly stood up.
 The king's eyes widened at the sight of Cain, the youngest of the many who had risen to his feet.

"Greetings, Your Majesty. I am Cain von Silford Drintle. I am the frontier count of the Kingdom of Esfort."

 Cain greeted the king and then slowly assumed the manners of a nobleman.
 The king and Meru looked surprised at Cain's youth. Moreover, the tiger man, who was said to be the strongest of all the beasts, could not even touch him.
 There was no need for him to make a false report at this audience.
 However, as if to back up his words, another person stepped forward. It was Hagness, the emissary to the Kingdom of Esfort.

"It seems to me that Lord Gandalf's words are not false. At the age of fourteen, he is a high ranking nobleman, a frontier count, a knight of the Kingsguard of the Kingdom of Esfort, a princess, a duke's fiancée, and has been told by His Majesty the King of the Kingdom of Esfort that he is stronger than the Kingsguard, the strongest knight of the Kingdom of Esfort.

 Hagness's words were decisive.
"The strongest force in the Kingdom of Esfort," he said. This boy who hasn't even come of age yet.



"But, Your Majesty. In the Kingdom of Esfort, minors are not allowed to compete. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the internet, please do not hesitate to contact us.

"......You have the ability to make the King of Esfort say that much? ....... I'm not sure what to say.

 It's not just Gandalf, but also Hagness, whose words added credibility to the story.
 However, there were those who were not convinced by his words.

"If you're so sure, then let's see what you can do!"

 It was the princess, Mel, who raised her voice wildly and pointed at Cain.