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The day after the dinner party, I was finally able to visit Horacio, but last night, Princess Elmerine had a hard time getting him to leave.
After munching and mingling over the meal, it was time for chatting, and I was asked to cast a healing spell just in case.
“Then, Sir Nyango, excuse me. Light, heal…” (Elmerine)
Princess Elmerine activated the healing magic of the light attribute and began to gently stroke the area around my left eye… which was fine up to that point, but the healing process did not end anytime soon.
Instead, she wrapped her hands around my face and continued stroking and stroking and… stroking.
“Hehe… Hehehe…” (Elmerine)
“Um, Princess…?” (Nyango)
“Hehe… It’s okay… Hehehe…” (Elmerine)
No, no, no, it’s not okay.
I’m sorry to say it, but I’m scared, I’m scared… Ah, my ears…
Oh, if the king hadn’t stopped it, I would have been petted all night.
I was so exhausted that I fell asleep right after returning to the Lagart family mansion, but when I woke up in the morning, the fur on my head was shiny and glossy from what happened.
Princess Elmerine’s healing magic is amazing, but I’ll refrain from using it unless I’m injured or sick.
Last night, Derrick’s father, the Knight Commander, told me that today and tomorrow the knight apprentices will be given the day off.
I heard that the knight apprentices had been sent out to help with security every day in preparation for the “Nest Leaving Ceremony,” and since it has been a long time since they had a day off, they may go out as soon as they finish breakfast.
So, after I finished breakfast, I left the mansion immediately and visited the training place for knight apprentices.
The knight apprentices training center was located in the second district on the royal castle side after the south gate of the first district, where the nobleman’s mansion is located.
Since I was not on escort duty today, I was not wearing the leather armor with the Lagart family crest on it, and of course, I was not wearing the honorary knight’s uniform given to me by the royal family.
I was a little worried that I would be turned away at the gate because I was dressed in my usual shirt and navy blue cargo pants, but my fears were completely unfounded.
“Nyango! Nyangooooooo!” (Voice)
As I walked up to the reception desk by the gate, I heard a loud voice calling my name from inside the compound, and when I turned to look, a burly oxkin rushed toward me with a force that seemed to shake the earth.
“Nyango, it’s Nyango… Whaaaaaat!? Nyango has gotten smaller!” (Horacio)
“Calm down, Horacio. You’re the one who got too big.” (Nyango)
Even when we underwent the “Nest Leaving Ceremony,” we had a height difference similar between an adult and a child, but in the past two years, Horacio has grown to an astonishing degree.
“Exactly, what do you eat to get so big?” (Nyango)
“Well, the training was really hard… So, I was always hungry… I was told I could eat a lot… Nyang, about you getting bigger…” (Horacio)
“Leave me alone… but I’m glad you’re fine.” (Nyango)
“Yeah, I promised Nyango, so I’m doing my best.” (Horacio)
“That’s right, you promised. Come on, Horacio, show me around the capital!” (Nyango)
“Ah… That’s…” (Horacio)
In fact, last night, the Knight Commander told me about the knight apprentices.
The first three years of training are very tough and most of them spend their days off in bed.
Even if he does go out of the training field, it seems like he only goes out to a restaurant near the training field that boasts a large portion.
“What’s the matter, Horacio? I have to buy some souvenirs for the people of Ibouro before I go home. Where and what should I buy?” (Nyango)
“Eh… um, um…” (Nyango)
It’s quite a rare sight to see a big oxkin, sweating coldly, and looking very awkward in front of a catkin with his arms folded.
“I’m sorry, Nyango. I still don’t know anything about the Royal Capital…” (Horacio)
“I see, but today is your day off, right?” (Nyango)
“Eh, yeah, that’s true, but…” (Horacio)
“Then it’s okay. If we get lost, let’s just ask someone.” (Nyango)
“Uh, yeah, that’s right.” (Horacio)
“Then, let’s go to the adventurer’s guild first!” (Nyango)
“Ah, wait a minute, Nyango. Can my friends come with me?” (Horacio)
“Ah, of course they can, they took care of Horacio every day, right?” (Nyango)
“Yeah, we’re all roommates and we get along well.” (Horacio)
I had noticed that behind Horacio, a group of three burly guys were standing stiffly and looking at us.
“I’d like to introduce you to my roommates in the dormitory, Zacharias, Torre, and Rubero.” (Horacio)
“Hello, I’m Nyango, an adventurer and childhood friend of Horacio.” (Nyango)
“What the hell, Horacio, he’s not the same guy?” (Horacio)
The one who shrugged his shoulders was the dogkin Rubero.
He’s the smallest of the four, but he’s still quite rugged from my point of view.
Even compared to Ibouro’s dogkin party and the three from Trackers, he has a much more rugged physique.
“Hey, Nyango, I heard that there was a knight of the Lagart family who protected the Fifth Princess at the ‘Nest Leaving Ceremony’ in the Royal Capital… isn’t it you, Nyango?” (Horacio)
“Eh, oh… The Viscount prepared leather armor with a coat of arms to make it easier for him to guard the princess. I came to thew Royal Capital as the Viscount’s escort, but I’m not a knight, I’m an adventurer…? Horacio?” (Nyango)
I told him why I was being treated like a knight of the Lagart family, but all four of them, including Horacio, froze.
“That’s amazing, Nyango! It was Nyango after all, amazing, amazing!” (Horacio)
“Fumyaaa, dummy—! Put me down, Horacio—! (Nyango)
Horacio was so excited that he lifted me up and threw me high.
Horacio is extremely excited, but the other three look at each other.
Well, the rumors that they have received probably have a lot of meaning to them, and even if they compare them to me now, they probably won’t believe them.
“Uh, what happened to everyone?” (Horacio)
“Well… what can I say, compared to the information I got… well, you know?” (Rubero)
“Hmm, I think you did something highly skillful…” (Zacharias)
Zacharias, who agreed with Rubello’s words, seemed to have some knowledge of martial arts.
Torre, the horseman, remained silent, but twisted his head, as if unable to pass judgment.
“Guys. Do you think Nyango is lying…” (Horacio)
“Come on, Horacio. I’m used to people not believing me. I don’t know what kind of gossip is going around, but if I wasn’t involved, Horacio wouldn’t think it was something a catkin could do, would you?” (Nyango)
“That may be true, but…” (Horacio)
“Okay, okay, it’s a waste of time to stand around here. For now, let’s go to the Adventurer’s Guild.” (Nyango)
“Yes, I understand… So, Nyango, you’re floating…” (Horacio)
When I used [Step] to make level eye contact with him, Horacio was so surprised his eyes almost rolled back in his head.
“What do you think? This is my void magic. Horacio has become so big that if I don’t do this, I’m going to strain my neck.” (Nyango)
“Yeah, I find it easier to talk this way too.” (Horacio)
The location of the Adventurers’ Guild was already known to us, so we headed for the southwest gate to the Third District with a big smile on both our face while we had three people with half-suspect expressions in tow.
Most of the city’s government offices are located in the Second District, but the Adventurers’ Guild, where many unscrupulous people stop by, is located in the Third District.
Even though it was relegated to the Third District, the Adventurers’ Guild was indeed the Royal Capital’s guild and was many times larger than the guild in Ibouro.
“Hey, Nyango. What business do you have in the guild?” (Horacio)
“Oh, yesterday, the king told me to go and get a new card that he was going to give me. …Horacio?” (Nyango)
Horacio suddenly stopped and looked back at the three behind him with a movement that looked like his joints were creaking.
The three people he looked at were staring at me with wide eyes.
“Nyango, what did you just say?” (Horacio)
“Eh, a new card from the king…” (Nyango)
“Did you meet the King?” (Horacio)
“Yes, we met at the banquet… Horacio?” (Nyango)
“Nyango, did you enter the castle?” (Horacio)
“I did, but what does it matter?” (Nyango)
“It’s not like there’s something wrong. It’s amazing, we’ve never been in a castle, and we’ve never met the king.” (Horacio)
“Eh… you’re an apprentice of the Royal Knight Order, right? Wasn’t there some sort of induction ceremony?” (Nyango)
“There was, but the one who came was the Knight Commander.” (Horacio)
“Oh, I also met Mr. Ambris.” (Nyango)
“Ah, Mr. Ambris is…” (Horacio)
“I saved the Knight Commander’s son along with the princess, so he thanked me… Horacio?” (Nyango)
“Nyango… Nyango has gone quite the sistance.” (Horacio)
“No, wait, wait, I’ve met some amazing people, but I’m just me, take a good look at me.” (Nyango)
Horacio looked at me carefully and then nodded.
“Yeah, you’re still Nyango…” (Horacio)
“I guess, you’re worrying too much about things.” (Nyango)
“I guess so…” (Horacio)
Apparently, for the knight apprentices, not only the ing but also the knight commander seems to be someone above the clouds.
The guild was still crowded in the morning, so I waited at the edge for a while before heading to the reception desk.
“Welcome, how can I help you today?” (Receptionist)
The dogkin is a shapely beauty, as one would expect in the Royal Capital.
Well, I’m not saying that Ms. Jessica isn’t sophisticated.
“Excuse me, I was asked to go pick up my new guild card…” (Nyango)
“A new card…?” (Receptionist)
“Yes, I’m not sure either, but they said I could find out if I show my old card here…” (Nyango)
“I see… please wait a moment.” (Receptionist)
The dogkin receptionist took my guild card, went to check with what I assumed was her supervisor, and came back with great haste.
“My apologies, Sir Elmer. Please let me show you to a private room!” (Receptionsit)
“Eh… T-thank you very much.” (Nyango)
While the dogkin receptionist came around the counter, I looked back and saw Horacio freeze again.
“Sir Elmer… Nyango, did you become a noble?” (Horacio)
“Don’t worry about it, I’m just an honorary knight. Besides, in a few more years, Horacio will also become a knight and join the ranks of the nobility, right? We made a promise to each other, right?” (Nyango)
“Y-Yeah… I promised.” (Horacio)
“Then don’t be so anxious.” (Nyango)
“But…” (Horacio)
“I may live in a different place, I may belong to a different group, I may be in a different position, but I am Nyango, born and bred in Atsuka village. Who are you?” (Nyango)
“I’m Horacio, born and raised in Atsuka Village.” (Horacio)
“Isn’t it? It’s been a long time since we see each other, so please don’t think too much about things.” (Nyango)
“Nyango… I’m sorry, I’m happy to see you again too, Nyango. But I was too surprised…” (Horacio)
The person who was scratching his head and smiling shyly was the Horacio I knew well, even though he had grown larger.
“ I’ve been surprised so many times that I’m a little numb to it all.” (Nyango)
“That’s right, Nyango, you’re starting to surprise me too much.” (Horacio)
“My Bad, my bad… That’s right, Horacio.” (Nyango)
“What’s is it?” (Horacio)
“I killed a wyvern the other day.” (Nyango)
“Huh… eh? Whaaaaaaat!?” (Horacio)
The receptionist who came out to guide me was startled by Horacio’s loud voice.
I knew it would be fun to be with Horacio.
T/N: It’s okay Horacio! Nyango is not yet doing his best to shock you. Ufufufu… I want to see this scene in the manga.
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