Chapter 11: Sakura's Identity and Knighthood
"You, really...... Ancestors?" asked Wales.
"I did meet a king of Albion on the battlefield. Sakura replied, "But that was before the Tudor dynasty, and you resemble that king (both blonde), and although she was defeated, she fought valiantly to the last moment of the war, and since you have decided to stay and fight, please do not disgrace the sword of the former king." ”
Wales can't help but think of his royal genealogy, the Tudor dynasty did have a dynasty before it, and the Tudor dynasty has a vein relationship with it (the prototype of Albion in "The Zero Messenger" was originally England, so it's no wonder if it doesn't happen to happen). A sense of pride rose in the heart of Wales, and in this last moment, he actually met his ancestors and heard about the heroic deeds of the former king.
"Of course, she and I used to be enemies, so I won't have a problem with you raising your sword against me. Sakura continued.
Wales froze for a moment, put away the holy sword, and said, "No, the passing time does not turn back, what matters is not the past, but the present. This sword, which was delivered to the descendants of the former king by the enemies of the former king, is supposed to be aimed at the present enemy. ”
Then, with one hand on his chest, Wales knelt down on one knee to Sakura, and said, "Ancestors, can you listen to the last request?"
"I agreed. Sakura said. In the former, Louise is Ann Rietta's best friend, and as Louise's enchantment, it is necessary to do this, and the latter, it seems that it was almost done the day before yesterday, although there are still some fish that have slipped through the net, such as Valudo just now, because his departure time overlapped with Sakura's investigation time.
Wales was a little moved, and at this last moment, the enemy of the former king accepted his request, regardless of his previous suspicions, which was a great honor for him.
"A magician of this level in Wales wields the power of the holy sword two or three times with all his might, and he will run out of oil and die. Wales, if you don't want to go, try to destroy as many enemies as possible, and with your talents you should be able to use them to kill them most efficiently, at least better than fighting them with your own body. This is Sakura's true thoughts at this time.
Sakura then transforms into a silver dragon and leaves with Louise. The identity of the dragon seems to be quite useful.
"Hey, Sakura-chan, didn't you say you weren't from this world in the first place?" asked Louise.
"Not really, but I did have a chance with the king of Albion in another world, when we were summoned by different masters to become messengers, but in different camps, so she and I were enemies in the war. Sakura solemnly informs here. ”
"Oh...... Then, why is your temperament completely different from when you were a demon for me?"
"It's as different when you salute Her Royal Highness in public and chat with Her Highness in a private room. Sakura explains. ”
"One last question, what race are you, and how old are you?" Louise thought she wouldn't have summoned an old monster, would she have forgotten about Sakura's depride when she was first summoned.
"At least now it's human, but I have multiple forces within me. Besides, I'm only about seventeen years old now, but I'm wandering through a different plane, and then you summoned me when I was in danger of nearing death. ”
Louise nodded as if she didn't understand, all she could be sure of was that Sakura was an ancestor, summoned by her, and that's it.
Sakura didn't say a word of falsehood above, but the power of concealing part of the truth is more terrifying than deception. As a result, Sakura will have to pay for a series of annoyances caused by this pretending behavior in the future.
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Turning his gaze back, Lake Lagderian -
Tabasha listened to Sakura's words, and then whistled, beckoned Hilfield, and jumped on to take off.
"Hey, Tabasha, are you going to Albion, are you?
"Well, but ......"
"Don't worry, I think it won't be long before war breaks out, and when the Andvari Ring will definitely appear on the battlefield, I will take it back, if you want to help, just come. Now you drink Truuk and go back to deliver the water retreat mission. Sakura briefly guessed and proposed. ”
Tabasha thought for a moment and nodded expressionlessly.
"Well, how is it that Louise has such a good magician? Churuk comforted himself and left with Tabasha.
Sakura then spread her silver wings and flew in the direction of Torristin's palace.
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In the morning, Toristine, the royal palace, the main hall -
Louise kneels in front of Ann Rietta with tears in her eyes and reports to the princess about the secret mission.
"Please look up, Louise Francis, for bringing back the relics and last words of His Royal Highness Wales. Angela was also full of tears at this time.
After a while, Angeletta stabilized her emotions, cleared her throat, and solemnly announced: "Louise Francis Lou Brown Du La Vallière, now, I have decided to confer on you and your demon envoy Sakura Misaka, the knighthood at the same time. ”
"How can this be? This is really frightening, Your Royal Highness Princess, Your Majesty has not been able to complete the task, and does not deserve to accept the title and reward. Louise said.
"Louise Francis, this is a necessary reward, in the last words of His Royal Highness Wales, don't you want your demon to protect me? ”
"Well," Louise saluted again, "Your Royal Highness Princess Xie." But...... Can you ask another question?"
"Excuse me. ”
"Captain Valudo of the Magic Guardian has rebelled, since Her Royal Highness the Princess needs protection, then why use the team of civilians instead of letting the Magic Guard ......"
"Smack. Sakura, who had been standing quietly behind Louise, patted Louise on the shoulder: "Her Royal Highness the princess's judgment is correct, for the current situation in the country, I'm afraid only the civilian team can be trusted." "Unless Sakura uses illusion to control all the nobles of the country.
"How could it be ......" Louise knew that there were some people among the nobles who wanted to be unfavorable to the princess, but she didn't expect it to be so serious.
"However, Your Highness Princess, I am very confident in my strength and training combat talents, but if I am the leader, I am not up to the task. Sakura said.
"It's okay, I've arranged this naturally. Angela said, giving orders to the guards outside the door.
After a while, a woman with short orange hair and armor walked in.
"His subordinates, Aníez Shubalier D. Milan, see Her Royal Highness the Princess. Anies said with a knightly salute, "Her Royal Highness the princess's subordinates have received the distribution documents, but the subordinates cannot agree with them. (To be continued)