It happened on a sunny winter day.

"Hmm, have the Silver Phoenix Knights returned to Dreiser?"

Ambrose Tahavo Verrad, the 10th king of the Kingdom of Verrad, leaned his elbows on his throne and whispered. is 57 years old this year, which is quite an old man in this world, but he is in good spirits and does not show his old age. But he is also a little depressed now.

"Yes, the carriage carrying them left this morning.,Presumably they will arrive in School Park City in the evening.。 」

The man who spoke to Ambrose was Duke Discode, known as "Canute Discode". In the audience hall of the royal city of Villerad, "Sherebel City", there are several other people besides them.

"I still need them to exert their strength, after all, there are quite a lot of troubles these days. 」

What baffled Ambrose was the recent successive attacks on the Kingdom of Verard. "The year 1277 in the Western calendar" became a rare and turbulent year in the history of the Kingdom of Virard.

The fuse started from the large-scale demonic beast disaster caused by the division-level Warcraft "Land Emperor Turtle" in the spring, commonly known as the "Land Emperor Incident". The incident killed several "Phantom Knights" and their pilots, the "Riders", and even destroyed part of the border defense line that surrounded the Warcraft Realm "Erbonia Sea".

Only half a year later, before he could recover from the disaster of the Luhuang Incident, he encountered another attack.

The entrance to the Dukedom of Discord in the northern part of the kingdom, the Kazad Fortress was attacked by unknown thieves. However, the Kazad Fortress happened to store the latest test machine "Phantom Knight Tresthal" developed after the "Land Emperor Incident". The "Vermilion Rabbit Knights", who were in charge of guarding the fortress of Kazadexiu, responded with all their troops. After a fierce battle, the fortress caught fire, which greatly damaged the morale of the Knights, including the test planes.

This incident is regarded as a derivative of the Emperor Lu Incident, known as the "Kazadeshu Incident".

「...... Speaking of those "thieves", although I don't know where they came from, they will really get us in trouble. I didn't expect that my country, which is blocking the "Western Countries", still has to be careful behind it, it seems that after such a long time, the Western countries have long forgotten the reason why they can escape the minions of the Warcraft, it is really useless. 」

Ambrose did not hide the displeasure on his face, because the Kazad incident could be said to be a thorny issue than the Lu Emperor's incident.

In the Luhuang Incident, it was the "Demonic Beast" that caused the disaster—an irrational beast that could be said to be the same kind of thing as a natural disaster. On the contrary, the thieves who caused the Kazadeh incident were rational "humans".

The Kingdom of Verrad is the only human kingdom in the east of the "Silweiya Continent", and the country acts as a barrier to the Western countries to resist the invasion of disasters called "Warcraft", so it has been unable to participate in the war between humans for centuries.

"At this point, we can't just sit idly by, not to mention that the testing machine has also been taken away. 」

The purpose of the thieves' attack on the fortress of Kazashud was to snatch the test machine that had just been completed, and for some reason, the gang had set their sights on the test machine that was more powerful than the Phantom Knight. And after a fierce battle, the thieves managed to take one of the planes.

"Unfortunately, it's too late to reclaim the mech, and all we need to do now is look far ahead, but there's one more thing we have to do before we do. 」

Ambrose looked at the group waiting behind Knut.

"It's to pull out the 'worms' in the plane. The "eyes and ears of the thieves" who stole the information of the testing machine must have been somewhere, and they are still lurking in our country...... Now is the time for you to show off your skills, Knights of the Blue Eagle. 」

Hearing this, the people behind Canute raised their heads. The men known as the Blue Eagle Knights had neither the magnificent armor nor the easy-to-move leather armor of the cavalry, but were dressed entirely in the clothes of the townspeople. Such a group is called the "Knights", which is quite strange.

"Yes! Although we have only been enemies of Warcraft for a long time, we have not wasted our 'skills' during this period, and we will definitely present the results as soon as possible. 」

The men's representative in the center of the Order replied.

The man was extremely ordinary, with no features to speak of, and there were young women and old people in the group, each of whom looked like "ordinary" passers-by ready to blend in with the streetscape. They have only one trait in common, and that is a sharp gaze that flashes through their eyes from time to time, as if they can see everything.

Ambrose was pleased with his answer, nodded and turned to Canute.

"Hmm. Then, Knut, the command of the Blue Eagle Knights is left to you. Don't forget the gaffe last time, this time I'll take a look at it. 」

「...... Your Majesty, the minister will definitely wipe out the thieves. 」

Canute lowered his head deeply, lowering his eyes to an unusually sharp light. After all, the Kazashud Fortress, which was heavily damaged by thieves, was in the dukedom he governed, and he himself had great expectations for being robbed and destroyed the testing machine.

The Kazashud incident can be said to have slapped him in the face, and it is no wonder that he hates the thief to the core.

As Ambrose said, this mission is not only a chance to end his shame, but also to vent his anger, and presumably allow him to show off his ruthless skills that are known in the kingdom of Verard.

Ambrose seemed satisfied with his answer, and then his face changed and he relaxed.

"I'm looking forward to your next performance, but I won't mention this for now, after all, since that 'naughty boy' has been given to him by the Knights, I think he will reveal his true nature sooner or later. If it is to go smoothly, it is necessary to send someone with detailed information to follow him...... Isn't it, Knut?"

Knut, who had not even shown his fiery anger just now, was visibly frozen this time, not knowing what good the 'mad dreamer' would do, he was more dangerous than the thieves in this regard.

「...... Yes, please also give it to the minister. The ministers will arrange for them to be able to work in a state of perfection."

Even so, he had to do it. If you want to snow the humiliation you received in Kazashud, you need to make "results" with the Silver Phoenix Knights.

The testing machines that were taken abroad, the dangerous elements who remained at home, the kingdom of Virard is in a precarious situation, and they are united in trying to meet the greatest test in the centuries since the founding of the country.

While talks were underway in the royal city to determine the future of the country, the Silver Phoenix Knights were-

"Hey—see Dreiser, finally back. 」

The man on the horse said this leisurely. To be precise, everyone is moving in a carriage. The group is heading towards one of the towns at the foot of the Gil Mountain Hills, where the walls surrounding the "Dreiser School City" are gradually being revealed. It has the largest educational facility in the Kingdom of Bivelrad - the "Dreiser Cavalry Academy", and it is also the base of this Knights of the Silver Phoenix, which can be called a student order.

Finally arrived in the school city,They finally breathed a sigh of relief while passing through the main gate.,After a series of events such as building a testing machine、Being involved in the Kaza Xiude incident.,And even the formation of the Silver Phoenix Knights.,Everyone has been in a tense state.,For them who were students until a few days ago,Such a burden is not unheavy.。

The carriage drove all the way to the Dreiser Rider Academy, and then disbanded in the Academy. While most of the students live in the dormitory, there are also local students in Gakuen City, such as El Nesty, and his childhood playmates, the twins Archid and Adelc. The three of them walked side by side towards the Echeberia mansion.

"Oh—I haven't seen the El family in a long time!ah—I'm so tired!"

"Well, I'd love to get some rest at home. 」

When they finally arrived at the door, they couldn't help but cheer. As soon as Al's mother, Selitina Etcheberia, heard the voice, she rushed out and hugged her, and Al slowly hugged her mother.

"I'm back, Mother. 」

"Welcome home, Al. I wasn't hurt, was it? How's it going? Are they happy with the Phantom Knights that everyone did together?"

"Well, they all love it! Even though some 'little failures' broke it, they wanted us to do more. 」

"Gee, that's great. I'm going to show off my skills for today's dinner, so that you can eat and work hard. 」

"Okay, I'm looking forward to it!"

The mother and son hugged each other, but the conversation was chaotic. It is said that when the father on the side saw this warm scene, he felt relieved, but he couldn't help but want to look up to the sky and sigh.

The setting sun sank behind the Gil Mountains, and a heavy night covered the entire "Dreiser's School City".

For dinner on this day, the Echeberia family and the Ota, who had been in contact with each other, gathered. The mothers of the two families, Tina and Irma, even showed off their cooking skills, and the table was filled with sumptuous dishes, almost like a carnival. Soon, the table was enveloped in a noisy and cheerful atmosphere.

Everyone chatted all over the world, and it didn't take long for most of the food to enter the children's stomachs. Basically, they are "knights", and they have a very strong appetite. Seeing the children's satisfied looks, the two mothers smiled happily and began to clean up the dishes that had been swept away.

Just as everyone was resting at the end of the use, Al came to his father, Mattis, and grandfather, Lauri.

"I have something to tell my father and grandfather. Your Majesty has decreed that I will be appointed as the 'Knight Commander'. 」

Al made his unabashed opening remarks make Grandpa and Father squirt the tea in their mouths and choke on the rest of the tea, while the children who had expected it stayed out of range.

"Ahem, ahem, Al......! Why did you say you were appointed!?"

"'Knight Commander'. To be precise, the newly established "Silver Phoenix Knights" with me as the leader. 」

Smiling, Al looked at Mattisse who froze and Laurie who pressed his forehead, and Kidd and Artie looked at the scene indifferently.

「...... Yes, yes, that's really good news, but in this case, what should I do with the school? Since I'm going to be the head of the knights, have you already decided to 'drop out'?"

It took a long time for Mattis, who took a long time to get out of the freeze frame, and this was the first thing he noticed.,The fact of "dropping out of the school" itself is not surprising.。 Even if the majority of the country's citizens are able to go to school, not all of them will be able to complete the entire curriculum.

Since students are free to choose the duration and format of their school according to their family circumstances, there are many students who have dropped out of school and have only completed the primary school without going to the secondary school.

It's a lucky thing to drop out of school for work, although it's not unusual for you to suddenly drop out of school on the grounds that you want to be a Knight Commander.

"No, with Your Majesty's understanding, my Silver Phoenix Knights use the Dreiser as a base, and because the nature of the Knights themselves is somewhat special, I am the head of the Knights, and I am also scheduled to maintain my student status until I graduate. 」

"El...... Dad said he would help you with everything, but that's a bit too much......

"The student knight captain who went to school in the school garden" - hearing this term that is probably unprecedented and unprecedented, Mattheis can't help but have the illusion that although he didn't drink, he began to have a headache.

"Therefore, there is no need to move when you become the head of the Knights. It's not embarrassing, but the Silver Phoenix Knights will be based in the facilities used by the Horse Drill Academy. I think in a few days, His Majesty will give an official notice. 」

"W-What...... Al, you've finally taken over the ...... school."

Laurie's ethereal gaze looked at the sky, and the bright smile of an old friend seemed to emerge on the other side of the gray clouds. It seems that his old friend seems to have gradually returned to his old playfulness after meeting his grandson. What the two of them do together always makes people fall through the glasses. Although he had realized that something like this would happen sooner or later, he never expected it to happen so quickly.

Laurie finally recovered from the blow, and he straightened his face, which was the head of the school, and the expression of pride in being an educator.

「...... But even if I have to cooperate with you, I, as the headmaster of Dreiser, have something I can't compromise. Al, there are also new students in the Riding Gymnastics Department next year, and if the Silver Phoenix Knights want to use the equipment of the Academy, won't the new students have nowhere to go? Even His Majesty's order I can't accept it. 」

Seeing Laurie staring at him solemnly, Al also straightened his posture and nodded in reply...

"Of course, the Silver Phoenix Knights will not steal the learning space of the 'Seniors', and if you really want to say it, the purpose of the Silver Phoenix Knights is to 'create unprecedented Phantom Knights', just like Trestal did back then. For this reason, we will continue to develop new technologies in the future. 」

Listening to Al's smiling answer, Laurie couldn't stop the cold sweat that broke out on his back. The merchant has already created the cross-generational technological crystallization of "Trestahl", and if the knights are formed and officially start their activities, where will they explode?

"So, I want to pass on these skills to the seniors and juniors of the Riding Gymnastics Department. It has been determined that our Trestar will greatly affect the future development of the body, so learning these techniques will not be a disadvantage for the seniors. 」

The country is changing dramatically centered on the El and the Silver Phoenix Knights. Laurie was terrified by this huge torrent of history, but the expression on his face was refreshing and comfortable, as if the bitterness just now was fake.

"Well, if we can work together, it won't be a bad thing. 」

"Yes, let's do it together! It's going to be fun!"

Al's smile was so bright that he couldn't open his eyes. A few days later,The existence of the Silver Phoenix Knights,Will be officially spread to the school under the name of King Ambrose.,And that's the beginning of the uproar in the school life.。

Since the Silver Phoenix Knights settled in the Dreiser Cavalry Academy, about half a month has passed.

The students of the Horse Drill Department gathered in the familiar workshop of the Academy, and they had received the official appointment of the King to become veritable members of the Silver Phoenix Knights. It's just that if anything, it's just the title.

The days in the school park are as usual,It's no wonder that the sense of reality will gradually fade away.。

"Oops...... If we're not careful, we'll become knights. It's funny when you think about it."

"Boss", that is, "Davy Hopken" said with a lot of feelings. "Edgar S. C. Blanche shook his head.

"Boss, it's okay that you were there at the scene, but I was named to join when I was recuperating from my injuries. 」

"You're worried that you're not going to be chosen. 」

"There is no such thing, there should be no ......."

"Hevi Aubery" laughed maliciously, and Edgar's behavior became more and more bizarre in response to her teasing.

"Hey, it's finally been a good idea to start making new mechs, and it's getting interesting. It's not fun to end like this, and it's not bad to be the head of the group who accompanies us. 」

"Dietrich Kuniz" shrugged, and the boss clapped his hands as if he had noticed something.

"By the way, since the silver boy is the head of the group, and we are ordinary team members, do we still have to pay attention to the title?

"That's probably what happened. So, how about the captain?"

"It's too casual. After all, he is also a knight, and he should be called the head of the knights."

"No, no, call him His Excellency the Knight Commander with respect."

Before they knew it, the members of the group began to make fun of Al. Speaking of which, the Silver Phoenix Knights were originally a wonderful knight order with the youngest knight leader. Considering the reason and purpose of its establishment, the rules are also more relaxed than those of ordinary knights, and some sloppy parts cannot be denied.

「...... I don't like that weird name. I always feel very uncomfortable, and I'm happier to call me the same as before. 」

At this time, the Knight Commander himself appeared, of course, with an inexplicably tired look on his face.

"Let's not talk about that, it's just right that everyone is gathered here, and I brought the first job of the Silver Phoenix Knights. 」

"Do you want us to get to work quickly? You're still the same, so anxious. 」

Al pointed behind him, and from there there was the sound of metal grinding and heavy footsteps. The source of the sound was soon revealed. Emerging from behind him was a demonic mobile full-body armor about two and five meters long, the "Phantom Armor Stomach".

"Oh, isn't this a toy you made? What do you want to do with that kind of thing...... Hey, it's not ...... that is manipulating?"

The boss was halfway through speaking, and his tone turned to surprise.

Everyone present knew that the phantom armor stomach piloted by Al and the others was still defective. Due to the high level of magical power required for control, it is impossible to drive properly without the special talents that only a few humans have, in this case, El and the twins.

However, the person whose face is now peeking out of the helmet of the Phantom Armor is Al's childhood friend, the "Dwarven" boy "Batson".

"Batson isn't as good at magic as you are, is he? 」

Even though Batson was a companion who grew up playing with Al, he was only a forger after all, and he had no ability without powerful magic.

"Hehehe, this is the result of my joint efforts with Batson! 」

Hearing this, Batson stepped forward in place of Al and proudly tapped the breastplate of the Phantom Armor's stomach.

"Okay, in the past, the 'Motorlite' model could only be driven by a guy like Al, but this 'Motorlite' model is different. Because of the addition of a miniaturized magic director computer!As you can see, I can drive even if I don't know anything about magic!"

Previously, during the construction of Trestal by the Boss, Batson had worked with Al and others on the production of Moto Bits.

So when it comes to the Phantom Armor, no one knows it better than Batson, to the point of penetrating every corner, which even the boss has to admit.