Succeeding as a Knight in a Gender-Reversal Game

58 – Opportunity, and Promise

After taking Anne to the lord’s office for the first time in a while, I asked her how she was doing.

“I was sorry about the banquet, Ann. Due to urgent circumstances, I was unable to participate in the banquet that the princess had prepared for me… “

“It’s okay, John. This applies not only to me but also to the princess. “Unlike other noble nobles, I thought you would think positively about his frugal appearance. Please rest assured that he was never unpleasant or anything like that.”

The neat and tidy maid uniform, red hair, and flowing Katyusha tell us that Anne is a maid.

But no matter how you look at it, Anne is a person who is much better suited as a driver than as a maid. She was like that last time when she was using a sword.

“But is it okay if I ask what brought you here? I’d like to clear things up a bit more, but… “It seems like Anne wants to talk about something quickly.”

“… Oh, sorry. You shouldn’t be impatient with a man, but given the circumstances, I think I showed signs of that. Sir John, please understand.”

“It’s okay. Urgent matters take priority. “I’m fine, so please quickly tell me what you want to say.”

“… Yohan is definitely different from other men. I apologized. “Then, let’s get to the point quickly.”

What on earth are men in this world? ? What kind of temperament do I have that when I try to do something, everyone says the same thing about me being unique or different?

Well, when I saw the men in the slash-and-burn village, on days like festivals, they brazenly rejected women’s dance requests and squealed behind each other, I lost all my love.

I guess I’m definitely not good at making friends with men in this world. In modern times, all my close friends were men and the only woman I had was Hannah.

I sighed lightly inwardly so as not to be noticed by Anne, and she took out her map from her arms.

The unfolded map showed the topography of various southern territories, as well as several blue and red circles.

In terms of location… For sure…

“Is blue an ally and red an enemy?”

“That’s right. Oh, one place on this map needs to be changed. “Lord John has recaptured the Ivory Territory.”

Taking out her feather pen, Anne moves her fingertips around, revising her map using the blue ink from the Lord’s Office.

“The current southern front can be broadly viewed as a three-way battle. One is where the only duchy in the south, the Marhen duke and the Sword Saint reside. “It is also the site of the fiercest battle in the current war against the Southern Civil Liberties Army.”

The largest blue circle and the even larger red circle are clearly drawn as if they are going to eat each other.

Eleanor and Master are also here.

“Our third princess, who has no faction, is also joining this camp and fighting. Although the number of soldiers is insufficient, he achieved remarkable results.”

Anne’s proud-looking finger points to other blue circles.

“And now, before I say what I want to say, the important part you need to understand is the 1st princess’s corps and the 2nd princess’s corps. “

-Percussion!

Where the quill pen was placed, there were two circles facing each other that were clearly larger than the circle drawn in the Ivory Estate, although they were not as big as the huge circle drawn in the Duke of Marhen.

“The two princesses’ legions are currently waging a siege to retake the two counties lost to the rebels. “The siege was completely successful, and the supply route was cut off, so it seems certain that we will succeed in recapturing the territory in the near future.”

What Anne said is definitely correct.

For me, who remembers the flow of game history, the two princesses make their own achievements here.

And I understand that the 3rd princess also established her own strategy during the siege and defense of the Marhen Territory, and thereafter gradually developed her expertise and took control of the military…

“The problem is that if this happens, the 3rd princess I serve’s major will be relatively overshadowed. Even though the other party’s main force is here and we are dealing with them, the other princesses’ troops are taking back a territory. “That’s at the level of a count.”

“I see… “

Of course it has to be that way. Even if the enemy’s headquarters is here, recapturing an earl-level territory is obviously a major task.

The basis for this is that they have a background that allows them to personally operate the military.

The third princess, who has no background, has no choice but to bring only some of the private soldiers in her domain, so it is difficult to establish her major.

No matter how good her abilities are in tactics and command, she is limited by the small number of troops she can use.

It was just before the empire split that she gained full fame in her army.

Nowadays, she is just a young general who has no opportunity to demonstrate her talents.

“So, I have a suggestion to make to Sir John.”

“If it’s a suggestion… “

“I would like you to mobilize the soldiers of this Ivory territory to support our operation.”

Stand in line with the Third Princess? At this point?

“You mean the soldiers of this territory? I am not the lord of this territory, but… “

“Still, you are in the official position of representative of the lord. In the case of an emergency, there are also cases where the emperor’s representative, the lord, went to provide support to other domains. “Sir John is still performing the administrative duties of the lord’s representative well, so he is fully qualified.”

I’m on the 3rd princess’s side…

Before coming to the Ivory Territory, I received a scouting offer from the 2nd princess, so I am worried.

Auntie Lana is virtually supported by Angela, and she has a bad relationship with the Duke of Freibach, the sponsor of the second princess, so it is difficult for her future to be smooth even if she lines up.

The first princess… hmm…

Let’s think about this later.

Then the most important thing is

“What is the reward?”

Compensation. You should check this first. I’m not even a philanthropist.

“I will give the Ivory estate as Sir John’s estate.”

“Are you saying that the Barony will be given to just one academy student? “

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The rewards are too hard to ignore.

No matter how shabby the Ivory Territory may be, it is still a baronial territory. It is at a level that cannot even be mentioned in terms of public value.

If you can give me a baronage… 3 Of the public value that the princess can gain, she transfers quite a lot of it to me…

“It is because I feel like Sir John will be able to support us at this level. “If you help us, you have to take the risk of looking bad in the eyes of the 1st and 2nd princesses.”

And if we cooperate, you will have the opportunity to recruit me, who inevitably has nowhere to go?

I think they could probably make that calculation, but considering Aunt Lana, it wouldn’t be easy. You have a healthy contractual relationship with a named driver, but if you try to force a leash on someone around him, you will suffer quite a bit of damage.

So, I guess they are being honest about the risks before signing the contract. Regardless of intention.

“…I will give you an answer after discussing it with other students. “I did not occupy this territory alone.”

“I understand. However, please understand that we cannot give you enough time. Even at this very moment, war is still going on elsewhere.”

Ann made me an offer that was hard to refuse. After greeting me politely, she retreated out of the barracks.

And then I quickly called Lena, Sharon, and Meron and shared Anne’s suggestion with everyone.

“It’s a baronial territory… How can you deny this, you’re crazy. A first year student is a baron? Also of the empire? “It’s absolutely amazing!!”

“Of all the self-made knights, isn’t John the fastest? Others say that they would rather not sign a contract with a fief than a second year student at most… “

Sharon and Meron, who, as former mercenaries, know well the meaning of the proposal I received, are interested in this story with their eyes shining completely.

The body that is half out in front of the table is shaking as if it is going to jump out at any moment, and the way it gently shakes its butt gives the feeling of a dog wagging its tail.

The more I spend with them, the more I feel ashamed that I once briefly associated them with blonde, tanned girls.

I think it would be quite a help if these two people participate in my plan.

“If you two help me, I will give you the fiefs of the knights who died this time. Although it is a small territory, the money will not be large, but it will still be a lot.”

“Ji, Jiji really?! “Is that possible?!”

“It might be possible if you live in Yeongju, Sharon. Awesome, awesome… !!!”

“In any case, it is okay to write it down as a proper document rather than a verbal contract. 3 When I went to the princess, I made a separate request… “

“It’s okay, it’s okay!! “I have no idea that John would break that promise.”

“We have been mercenaries for a long time, so we have an eye for people, and if that happens, John is not the kind of person who can’t take better care of us if he took better care of us. “I’ll bet our fate on you!”

After receiving confirmation from two people who trusted me, I turned to Lena and tried to make the same offer as them.

A path that offers nothing and is only fraught with danger.

If it’s still okay… If you don’t mind…

“Lena, if you don’t mind, come with me…” “

“John, I will follow you even if you refuse. Certainly. And… This time, I will protect you. No matter what happens. Even if you are much stronger than me.”

The consideration and trust in every word Lena said while looking at me gave me courage that I didn’t know I had before.

Confidence as if you can do anything. And the spirit of improvement.

Lena’s words strengthened my confidence and I suddenly looked at the Ivory spirit flag hanging outside the window.

In the game, I chose a golden lion as the emblem of this territory, but in reality, lions are strictly prohibited from being used as emblems. Because the lion could only be used in the emblem of the imperial family.

But one day, a lion will be drawn on that flag,

And the day when we will achieve the glory of reigning supreme like a lion, with multiple spouses.

For that day, and to continue those days, I gave more strength to the hand holding the handle of the sword hanging on my waist.

* * *

“Whoa…” Thank you for your hard work, Hannah. You are really enthusiastic. “He’s a wizard who is said to be the greatest genius of all time. Wouldn’t it be okay to lighten up on things like sparring?”

“…I have someone I need to meet. Just a little more… “It’s because I want to meet you quickly.”

“Ugh, yes, yes. You said you had to go to the Imperial Knight Academy, right? “What about the academic exchanges that will take place this second semester?”

“Yes… Maybe we’ll meet before then. “Definitely, no matter what happens.”

“Yes, our genius prospective archmage. So, who is the person you need to meet? “Who made our genius wizard in such a hurry?”

“Boyfriend.”

“What, what?! Me, me or my boyfriend woo?!! “Awesome, awesome!!!”

The moment John began to spread his wings in the southern territories,

Hannah Fraumuch, a first-year transfer student at Sherrington Royal Academy of Magic, a little below him, was a genius wizard who was breaking all records.

“Wait just a moment, John…” I’ll be there soon, soon… !”

While panting, I was bracing myself for the moment of meeting that would soon take place.

I have no idea what is happening to the person I desperately miss.