Part 8
When I came to the audience hall, it was packed with a large crowd.
When I entered the room, I was ushered to the highest seat, and it was a strange feeling to see the venue, which had been buzzing with noise just a few minutes before, quiet down.
I am concerned about Roland and Milene-san getting off their high seats and standing in line.
When I spotted my mentor at their side, I calmed down a bit.
Five idiots are also participating in the lineup, and Loic is nearby.
Lelia and Alberg-san were also present.
The nobles are also lined up, waiting for my words —— it feels somewhat strange.
I expected to hear a single curse word, but among them is Count Mottley, who is looking at me with sparkling eyes.
My dad and the others are in the back, nervously watching to make sure I don’t make any mistakes.
Moreover —— boys in school uniforms were also participating.
Daniel and Raymond. I am a little surprised that a group of poor Barons came to this place.
When I finish looking around, I open my mouth.
“When I heard there was going to be a formation ceremony, I came and found no one there —— I’m honestly relieved right now that it didn’t come to that.”
I joked, but the audience room remained silent.
For a moment I thought I had slipped, but everyone’s faces were serious.
I continue the story, thinking it has been swept under the rug.
“I will proceed on the assumption that you have heard about the situation. The Holy Magic Empire of Voldenowa has declared war on the Kingdom of Horfalt. I assure you that if we remain silent, they will surely destroy the kingdom.”
There is some information that I can’t disclose, but it is a fact that the Empire has waged war against the Kingdom.
After that, they came up with conditions that seemed like a recommendation to surrender.
The nobles of the Kingdom of Horfalt are probably outraged.
“The Empire is powerful. They even have a trump card, and they want to destroy us. That’s why I decided to fight, but to be honest, I would have preferred to see this country destroyed.”
The audience room was buzzing, but I continued talking without regard.
“I have been discouraged many times before. But what about today? Look out there, and you see a huge army of flying battleships. The audience hall is packed with people. Now that made me think that this country isn’t going to be abandoned.”
I have always thought it was a bad country.
And yet, it seems like a miracle that we were able to come together as one in this most difficult phase.
Ange and others created this view.
When I looked at Ange and the others, I also saw Livia and Noel.
Marie is also nearby, but she has a Saint’s equipment.
She was wearing a white one-piece dress and was surrounded by temple officials.
—— I had heard that she had the Temple’s forces on her side, but apparently it was true.
“Normally I would curse and kick their asses. But this time is different. The Empire is strong and I can’t manage it alone. So——”
I looked up at the ceiling once and then returned my gaze to everyone.
“——Please lend me your strength.”
When I bow my head, the noise grows louder, mainly among the nobles.
“It doesn’t have to be for me. Please do it for yourself —— for someone you want to protect.”
I guess they didn’t expect me, who had been so arrogant and overbearing, to bow down to them.
After the audience room has been buzzing for a while, Count Mottley speaks up.
“Please raise your head. I devote my life to Leon-sama. Please use it as you wish.”
I raised my head and saw Count Mottley, who had stepped out in front of me, kneeling down and lowering his head.
Vince-san, who was watching the scene, also spoke up.
“We are here because we have already made up our minds. Please don’t underestimate us.”
Thanks to Count Mottley and Vince-san, the nobles begin to open their mouths.
“Yare yare, I didn’t expect that Bartfalt-sama would bow to us.”
“You may or may not see it once in your lifetime, right.”
“Just seeing this makes me think it’s worth a part of it.”
Jokes are made and laughter spreads among the audience.
Perhaps unable to see my surprise, my mentor steps forward to offer a helping hand.
“Let me correct you since you seem to have misunderstood. Mr. Leon——we are not in a position to be asked.”
“Shishou?”
They all get down on one knee and bow their heads in front of me.
And that Roland stepped forward and had a respectful attitude in front of me.
Even Roland, the king, kneels before me.
“Leon Fou Bartfalt-dono, please lend us your strength once again for the sake of the Kingdom. This is the wish of all of us.”
That Roland was not joking, he was speaking for everyone.
Everyone in the audience chamber bowed before me.
They did not curse at me like ‘This greenhorn’, they did not order me to fight, they only asked me to help them.
Even though I’m the one who should be asking for help.
I want us to fight together, everyone here has wished for it.
“I appreciate it. I’m glad to have you fight alongside me.”
This is the only battle that we must win.
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