Though I was afraid of that possibility, no attack came.
That doesn’t mean there are no soldiers.
They’re cheering with the civilians.
Guys like the commanding officers took the initiative.
Including the common soldiers, it seems that these people are Ariel’s supporters.
Even in the Asura Kingdom, there are those unhappy with the current political situation.
We’re receiving a hero’s welcome.
I don’t handle attention well.
"I feel great!"
Though, Eris gave off a different impression.
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As we enter the noble’s district, the cheering subsides.
I guess Ariel is popular with commoners but not with the nobles.
Perhaps the nobles have no interest in cheering on the street.
Which one is it?
When we enter the noble’s district, groups wearing armor walked around.
They wore silver body armor and a full-face helmet, it must be heavy for these guys.
Compared to the soldiers that were cheering earlier, their atmosphere is more serious.
If the soldiers before were the police, then these guys give off the feeling of the army.
"I wonder who they are?"
"They’re apprentice knights"
When I ask that unusual question, Eris explained to me.
"A way to become a knight without attending Knight Faction by joining as an apprentice first."
"Oh ......"
"The role of patrolling the city seems to be the job of apprentice knights as well."
"You know a lot about this."
"Fufun, I heard it from a friend."
I was surprised that Eris had friends.
Though from her tone it’s probably not an imaginary friend like Tomo-chan. [1]
"Friends from the Holy Land of the Sword?"
"Yes."
That is, a swordsman friend.
Or Ken Tomo [Sword Friend].
"I'm happy that my Eris has friends. You may fight, but if you hold back sometimes, then you will get along fine."
"But, that child ......"
Then, Eris stopped talking.
Her gaze snapped elsewhere, and at the same time grabbed her sword.
In Eris’s line of sight.
She notices that one of the apprentice knights is staring over here.
Due to the full-faced helmet, I can’t tell his expression.
I wonder if he’s an enemy.
I feel that something is off.
That person said something to the commanding officer and ran over here.
".....!"
Sylphy, Ghyslaine, and Luke all drew their weapons.
Sylphy is amazing.
She was able to draw her wand faster than Ghyslaine.
"Wa...... !"