While Louis was chatting with Olivia about his farm game, at the same time, in front of the main hall of the palace.

William Sheen knelt on one knee outside the hall, looking at the slowly opening emperor's bedchamber, and was a little distracted for a moment.

He came from a family of knights.

Grandpa's generation was the emperor's iron guard, and he was even awarded extremely high honors.

Naturally, he was also proud.

At the age of 13, he successfully became a soldier.

On that day, the old grandfather changed into a military uniform, combed his hair, and led him to the palace to meet the lord whom he had sworn allegiance.

Under the throne, he saw the sight of a lifetime.

At that time, his grandfather begged the emperor to give him the power of the Iron Guard.

The emperor did not allow it.

"He's still very young and deserves a life of his own," he said. ”

His grandfather didn't speak, just nudged him.

At that time, he raised his head, walked over without fear, and looked at the emperor and said:

"Are you the Emperor?"

The golden throne shrouded in light came the emperor's laughter.

He said, "Son, why do you want to be an Iron Guard? ”

William shook his head: "It's not easy to be an iron guard, but grandpa said that people always have to find some meaningful goals in their lives, and I think iron guards are very suitable." ”

The emperor shook his head and said:

"But there are many people who want you to get rid of the past and enjoy the joy of life."

"For example, read the whole book and become a scholar who teaches and educates."

"For example, if you marry a girl you like and have children, you don't have to take the risk of being guarded."

"For example, go through the first half of your life quietly, enjoy the fun of being a parent, and add children and grandchildren for yourself, not for your parents."

"Iron guards have hearts of steel, but they can also get tired."

"If you are pursuing fame and fortune, then there is nothing that your ancestors have not experienced, this is just the illusion of life."

"As your king, I want you to have more power to choose."

At that time, William seemed to understand whether he understood or not.

It's just a simple idea that the lords of the royal family will also be in danger, and the Iron Guard will sacrifice such an idea before the lord falls.

Some people will find it ridiculous to sacrifice others in this way.

But he felt that if he was a qualified lord, there was nothing wrong with it.

The scene he remembered the most in his life was the day when the Burning Mountain Range broke out in the Burning Smoke Mountain.

Grandpa and Father are like a moving wall, supporting the shaky village.

The blood of the demon plague and the magnificence of steel were engraved in his mind, and he has never forgotten it again.

"I want to be a grandfather and a father."

This was the most rustic thought in the young William's heart, and he said the same.

"If that's what you think......"

The emperor's finger rested on his head:

"Then give you the strength and sword of the Iron Guard, as you wish, until you find a lord worthy of allegiance, and your shield will answer your call."

"Find them, pledge allegiance to them, and ...... Become a true Iron Guard. ”

Over the years, he has not been able to find the right lord as he wished.

Mistress Beatrice already has a trustworthy lieutenant there.

He had seen her, a qualified, even too strict lady for herself.

As for Mistress Olivia......

The princess had entrusted her to the half-elf who had lived for hundreds of years.

So much so that he now looks at it.

Hey?

I'm the only one who is alone?

This continued until the arrival of His Royal Highness Louis.

Thinking that he could no longer fulfill his duties as an iron guard, he ushered in a new choice.

Beatrice came to him and said:

"He (Louie) could be my future partner, and until then, I want you to help me protect him."

He met the very young prince.

Very young.

There are no shelves.

The talent is outstanding.

William didn't know if he was a good fit, but after accompanying Louis to the market, he thought that at least he was a kind man who was not lacking in sharpness.

"Maybe you might want to consider taking a look?"

Just as he was thinking this, he received a message from Her Highness Beatrice.

"Father wants to see you."

William was excited, he finally woke up from his throne.

With a complicated and indescribable feeling, he saw the emperor again.

The emperor said, "William Sean, is the sword still sharp?" ”

William replied, "You can kill the enemy with your sword at any time." ”

The emperor asked, "Have you found someone worthy of allegiance?" ”

This time, William hesitated, his acquaintance with Louis was too short for him to judge.

Straightforward, he could only say truthfully: "I don't know." ”

So the emperor gave him a proposal:

"Then go and try my good son-in-law."

"If he is not worthy of allegiance, then you will be free."

"If he becomes a source of trouble, bear witness to his end."

"But until then, protect him, with your sword."

Suddenly, William raised his head: "But what if he is worthy of allegiance?" ”

"Then the time has come for you to retrieve your shield and become a true Iron Guard."

……

At this moment, the palace gates opened.

William heard the emperor's voice: "William, have you thought about it?" ”

William closed his eyes.

Reminiscing about the experience during this time.

Kindness when buying a slime.

- Actually, Louis was looking for Rimuru's body.

Uncover the Iron Curtain of the treatment plant.

- In fact, it is open to predict the future.

Decisiveness in the sewer fight.

- In fact, Louis was afraid that he would not be strong anymore, and he would not have a chance to run away.

Grace's family eats rat meat first during their meal.

- It's true, Louie is quite respectful.

Enter the game as an example and plan the decision of the keel grassland plan.

- Takes into account the sassy operation of protecting the eldest wife, punishing the Libra saint, and making Grace grateful to him.

This scene filled my heart.

Eventually, William looked up:

"Emperor, I want my shield back."

"Then ...... Let's enter the palace. ”

William stood up and walked towards the depths of the dark palace with great determination.

I just don't know if Louie would laugh and cry if he could hear his heart if he was here.

Pot, what are you doing, it's all a misunderstanding!

……

So what is our Louie doing now?

He's bickering with a whooper swan.

Suddenly, a roar rang out.

Olivia shuddered, and there were bright green circuits emerging from under her skin on her body, Louie's eyelids jumped, and he subconsciously took a step back.

In a trance, he seemed to feel a clear and palpable threat coming from the little swan.

As if finding herself stressed, Olivia blinked, and the circuits on her body dissipated instantly.

Looking at Louie, who was frowning at her, she crossed her waist and said menacingly:

"Hmph, you can see how good I am!"

"Louie, if you don't work hard to become stronger, you will be left behind by me!"

Seeing that Olivia had no idea of explaining her situation, Louis looked into an open area in the corner of the palace and asked:

"What's going on?"

But I added a sentence in my heart:

"Granary explosion? This little thing is mentioned in the future diary, but it doesn't seem to have an impact on the Empire and Beatrice."

He's more concerned about his public reception with Beatrice next week.

According to the diary of the future, there was a sudden poisoning and death of an executive of the imperial faction, and there was a riot.

With the variables added to this banquet that did not exist, he felt that there might be a problem.

After all, this royalist high-ranking official is not dead in the future of the original owner.

- His name is Hino Yorke.

The Marquess of York, who had a good acquaintance with Louie.

"I have to find a way to find out who is behind it, my intuition tells me that there must be something strange behind this."

Olivia, on the other hand, said with great interest:

"Something seems to have exploded."

In my heart, I thought:

"It's coming, it's coming! It's finally here! The explosion of the spare granary that no one figured out in the previous life."

"Hmph, Louie, I don't believe you can find out the truth!"

"Are you ready for your new trial?"

So she waved her hand: "Elbow!" Let's see what's going on. ”