“What is the meaning of this!”
……Of all people, Wilfred had to show up at this moment.
Behind him was a tall Guardsman with a bowl cut, covering his face with his hand. He probably felt like, ‘I’ve been caught in a bad spot.’
“Sandra, Monica. It’ll be troublesome if we’re found, so let’s hide.”
“Yes.”
We hid behind a pillar to avoid Wilfred’s sight and observe the situation.
Thankfully, the Guardsmen, noticing our movements, subtly created a wall for us.
“Hmm? Who might you be?”
“Hmph! I am Wilfred, the Fourth Prince of the Dehauvalz Kingdom, and I manage you all.”
Just like he did with me, Commander Drake provoked Wilfred.
Wilfred almost fell for it but barely managed to introduce himself.
“Well, well… I am Bradley Drake, the Commander of the Royal Guard.”
Commander Drake, with a smile on his face but eyes that clearly weren’t smiling, slowly extended his right hand.
Now… what kind of reaction will Wilfred show?
“I see, I would like to say it’s nice to meet you, but…”
While shaking hands with Commander Drake, Wilfred slowly looked around and said,
“I see… the Royal Guard seems to be more corrupt than I imagined.”
“Oh?”
“Despite being the ones who should protect the Royal Capital, you are indulging in alcohol from midday in a place like this, failing to fulfill your roles. I thought you were a proud group who would be the first to sacrifice themselves in times of emergency.”
Certainly, there’s some truth in Wilfred’s words.
The Royal Guard is a proud group that has supported the kingdom since its founding. That’s why they have a twisted sense of pride, and I was just harassed by them.
But, the situation is different for me and this guy.
In my case, I’m an outsider and bear no responsibility to the Royal Guard.
On the other hand, Wilfred has been officially entrusted with the oversight of the Royal Guard by King Aival. Despite never showing his face to the Royal Guard before, he suddenly comes here and says this.
Are there any Guardsmen who would readily follow the top of an organization that has neglected them?
“Then, what do you intend to do, Prince Wilfred?”
“It’s decided. The Commander bears a heavy responsibility for allowing the Royal Guard to become like this. Especially now that I am in charge of the Royal Guard. Commander Bradley Drake will be demoted to squad leader, and everyone else here will start over from the rank of private.”
“…”
Amidst the Guardsmen’s murderous glares, Wilfred, seemingly unaware of it, looked at Commander Drake and scoffed.
“Vice-Commander Coleman, I’ll leave the rest to you. Dispose of these men as I’ve instructed.”
“Yes, sir!”
As Wilfred cheerfully left the scene, the tall Guardsman… Vice-Commander “Elliot Coleman,” frowned and saluted.
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“Oh, geez… bad timing…”
As the drinking party resumed after Wilfred left, Vice-Commander Coleman held his head in his hands.
“Come now, don’t worry about it. Since Prince Wilfred has said such things, I’ll take it easy.”
Commander Drake… or rather, former Commander, patted Vice-Commander Coleman’s back while holding a bottle of sake.
Besides, even though Wilfred handed down such a punishment, isn’t he strangely cheerful? It’s as if he’s enjoying it somehow.
“That’s why I’m troubled! Please consider my position, always cleaning up after you!”
“Well, that’s what you get for being the Vice-Commander.”
“Only convenient when it suits you…”
Vice-Commander Coleman glared at Commander Drake, who was acting nonchalant.
Judging from their interaction, it seems this is a daily occurrence. As proof, the other Guardsmen are laughing as they watch the two of them.
“But, what are you going to do? After all, that guy was appointed by His Majesty Aival and entrusted with the Royal Guard. We can’t just leave it like this…”
“Wahahaha! No need to worry! As I told Prince Harold, the Royal Guard serves the kingdom, not the Royalty. Even His Majesty the King cannot control us.”
With that, Commander Drake raised the corner of his mouth.
I see… Serving the kingdom, not the Royalty, how cool is that?
“Elliot, that’s why I’m leaving the Royal Guard as of today.”
“What!?”
“Haa… I understand…”
Eh… is it okay to abandon the position of Commander so easily?
But, since Vice-Commander Coleman accepted it with a sigh, I guess it’s okay.
“Wahahahahahahahahahahaha!”
“Ah, haha…”
Looking at Commander Drake laughing heartily, I gave a dry smile.
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