Published: July 8, 2025
When the four who pursue world peace arrived at the Skizblaznil Vessel, the important figures of the kingdom had already returned.
Thus, the four reported.
"Your majesty, unfortunately, the mitriro ore was not traded. In fact..."
Nils reported on the exchanges at the ore trading center.
After listening to the entire account, Abel opened his mouth.
"Actually, the matter of the mining sites has come up at the royal palace."
"I knew it."
Ryo nodded at Abel's words.
It is abnormal for forty mining sites to be seized and continuously occupied.
There is no way the country wouldn't take action.
However, a question arises.
"But isn't that embarrassing for the Etosha Kingdom? They haven't made it public, have they? Yet, the king spoke to you and Graham about it?"
"Yes, there’s a reason for that. It concerns those who are occupying the sites."
"Those who are occupying?"
Ryo tilted his head at Abel's answer.
The three from Room 10, who were lined up beside him, also tilted their heads.
"It seems the ones occupying the sites are vampires."
"What?!"
Ryo exclaimed in surprise.
Though silent, the three from Room 10 also displayed expressions of shock.
Ryo speculated the development in a classic manner.
"So, we are to exterminate the vampires who are occupying the sites!"
Yes, that is indeed the classic development!
"Extermination is one aspect, but basically, it will be carried out by the French Army."
"What about us from the royal army?"
"For now, you will remain on standby."
"Another classic development..."
For some reason, Ryo muttered in frustration.
Watching him, the three from Room 10 and Abel shook their heads slightly.
It seems everyone shares a common understanding regarding Ryo.
In the first place, while Ryo refers to the "royal army," it consists of only fifty members of the Royal Knight Order.
With Zack and Scotty as squad captains, King Abel could be considered part of the royal army, but Ryo and the three from Room 10...
"If it’s your majesty's command, we’ll rush into any danger."
Nils declared firmly.
Eto and Amon nodded as well.
Although the three from Room 10 are adventurers, they have respected Abel since his days as an adventurer.
"If it’s Abel’s order, we’ll cooperate with anything."
Ryo also declared firmly.
Ryo supports King Abel as the first duke of the kingdom.
"In exchange for my weekly cake privilege."
"Yeah, I thought you would say that."
... Ryo supports King Abel.
Once the initial report was over, Abel decided to ask about something that had been bothering him.
"About the cart behind Ryo, what’s inside it?"
"Abel, I'm glad you asked. Our mitriro ore search team didn't find the ore, but we did come across something just as wonderful, no, even more remarkable from the perspective of world peace."
"Huh?"
"This!"
As Ryo said that, the top of the cart opened, revealing ninety crepes in front of Abel.
"Oh, these are crepes. They were also found on the dark continent... Wait, Roman from the third defense squad mentioned them. They are a snack that has existed in the southern dark continent for a long time."
"As expected of Abel... what perfect memory."
Ryo's expression changed from surprise to one of being awestruck.
"I was also interested when I heard about it back then. Those kinds of things stick in your mind."
"That might be true... Huh? Abel, were you interested in crepes?"
"Yeah? There were times when they were sold in the kingdom, right? I ate some... In fact, when I fought Roman, Ryo and Sera brought crepes to mediate."
"Yes, of course, I remember that..."
Ryo nodded at Abel's words.
Yes, that incident happened on the streets of the royal capital.
"Roman... do you mean Hero Roman?"
Amon found it difficult to speak, his eyes wide with surprise, which was rare for him.
Of course, Amon can be surprised, but it's unusual for him to be this startled.
"That’s right, Amon. Abel has fought a fierce battle with the hero Roman on the streets of the royal capital."
"S-So, what was the outcome...?"
"It ended in a draw."
"Oh... to draw with the hero, as expected of your majesty Abel..."