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"Royal guard? I've decided to decline that one"

Hearing the rumors of the palace's movements, Eunius had coon and entire organization called the royal guard for hi Rudel's reply, Eunius was surprised Your drea true, is what he was about to say

But Rudel's response was quick and easy

"D-dude! When you'll get your hands on a dragon, why are you rejecting it!? You're not going to tell me you prefer natural ones, are you?"

"Natural? I do like wild dragons, but I like gray dragons as well Perhaps I phrased it wrong… I did receive an order to participate in the selection of the royal guard captain So I said I didn't want to unless they exaoon When I did that, I passed their exas over there, but on before I participate in that event!"

In Rudel's on in the time space before the selection test took place, so he couldn't becoive how those idiots at the palace who didn't know Rudel had probably just passed hih the examinations to soothe the tantrums of a selfish child

"I understand well that those folks at the palace don't know a thing about you That aside, are you going off to search for a dragon at once?"

Rudel thought a bit before shaking his head

"No, I've only just learned of my own inadequacies at the tournament I do want to hurry here, but preparations are important… I think I'll try for the extended break in the first terht over the tiet in control of his power At the start of the second ter of it like that, his time limit was cut off at a year

Whether to think tiin with… Rudel was of the later More than anything, Rudel was happy he had passed the exa with motivation

"Ah, coer tribe after class Want to co, Eunius felt somewhat dissatisfied But over his worries, he decided to prioritize his intrigue If his guesses were right, then this would be so I'll be there"

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"The royal guard's selection exaanization? Their duties overlap with the high knights' jurisdiction, and I'm sure their resentment will explode if the protection of the royal line is snatched up froht, so they'll probably step down)

Fina heard out Sophina's report of what had been decided at the palace Sophina didn't seem overly resentful, but she didn't seeanization that appeared to exist only to say her own kind wasn't trusted Fina could sense it

"In the second term of next year, the selection exam will be carried out, this acadeht qualifications, you'll be able to take part, so the nu to have a go, Sophina?"

(She lives for her work, so it's not a bad idea for her to try it More than that, it would be funny if she appealed the fact that any e And I'll get a fluffier high knight to beback here for!? Master can be royal guard captain, and the ht to create the fluff unit of her dreaave up as soon as she recalled her sister was at the royal palace Between Aileen and Fina, if one had to say as treasured more, Aileen's name would rise Beautiful as she ith her flaw(?)/special skill(?) of expressionlessness, Fina couldn't help but be hts cannot participate This is an order from our captain as well"

Sophina inforhts would take part This was also a forhts, it was also a fornation That was just how much attention the existences of Rudel and Aleist were collecting at the palace

"Participation is free And abstaining is also free… so your organizations will never be able to cooperate"

(This is going to be a pain Well, at this rate, the royal guard will be guarding the royal line on the surface, and behind the scenes, it'll all be the same as before, perhaps? Father's involved, so I doubt I'll have to do anything)

"We will cooperate, but we do have our pride"

"I see"

(No oes, master has his troubles… ah!)

"That uard captain is already set in stone, right Sophina? But isn't the seat of vice-captain still open? Master is too inexperienced to ensure the prosperity of the royal guard, Sophina"

(Noill you do Hoill you respond? Will you spring at the chance to be alone with ive up… what sort of choice will you ht a bit, and her face began turning red Laughing with, Fina expressionlessly enjoyed her forhts c-cannot participate, so…"

"I see, how unfortunate, Sophina"

(Ooh, it's working, it's working! Are you irritated? You're irritated, aren't you, Sophina!)

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"Don't lose boss!"

"Win for our, no, for the tiger tribe's future!"

"Da grounds, starting with the athered to watch the er tribe, fought Rudel one on one Both sides had requested a bare-handed brawl, and by that, both sides had ree of blows

"H difference in height, everyone thought the battle would proceed with his advantage But Rudel evaded into the boso hie in speed and power To a beastmen unskilled in the ainst the current Rudel"

Looking at the fight, Luecke spoke, but Eunius offered a rebuttal

"This is why you thickheads are… he's stronger, but when it coe Apart from reach, his sturdy body's a thread in itself, and when it co When it coe"

Eunius explained how the tiger tribeRudel's offense had the offensive In truth, all of Rudel's blows had been blocked Nearby the two spectators, Aleist also watched the battle in fear

"No! That guy's got exceptional strength even within the tiger tribe! I wasn't a match for him More importantly, you know… doesn't anyone here think we should stop this fight?"

"Why? This was a proet it, Aleist This is a promise between men