Succeeding as a Knight in a Gender-Reversal Game

32 – Subjugation Request (3)

“The scale of the Lycan Slope that appeared this time is not that large. However, we have not yet identified the dungeon where they occur, so be careful.”

With the solemn atmosphere maintained, I look at the unfolded map.

A map that was no different from the in-game map.

Even though I don’t remember every single detail of the entire map, I do remember the important features of the maps.

“So, Sir John. I’d like you to deal with the lycanthropes and wolves that might stray towards the private house. “It’s possible, right?”

“I obey the princess’ orders.”

My role is to act as a filter for wolf hunting in the rear.

Preventing damage to private houses that may occur during the process of subduing the monsters on the two-way road.

Perhaps they gave me this role out of consideration for someone who has just entered the academy.

I understand. I understand… I feel a little sad. I’m a lot stronger now than I was back then.

“Then, since the roles have been divided like this, please be kind to me. Let’s just disperse. Oh, let Sir John stay. “I have something to say to you for a moment.”

Angela, who quickly distributed personnel, roles, and command structure, issued an order to disperse, leaving me to stay and continuing the story.

“It’s been a while since I last saw you. I’m sorry for not saying hello properly earlier. “It was difficult to talk because there were so many people and so much work to do.”

“No. On the contrary, I should be grateful that I have the honor of being able to speak privately with the princess like this.”

“It’s not a bad feeling to hear such words from Cheongiljeom of the Academy. hehehe… “

What is Cheongil Branch? You’re the type of person who doesn’t care about that kind of thing.

At least among the stories I’ve seen, I’ve never seen anything about the 3rd princess getting married or having an affair with a man.

Although she thinks she might be, considering what happened to her.

“The news that you are active at the academy reached my ears. Are you really planning on graduating at the top of your class?”

“I’m not good enough, but I just try my best.”

“…He’s an interesting guy as expected. He’s definitely different from other men. “It is rewarding to support you.”

They even talk about secretly sponsoring you. They say that’s in return for escorting a saint.

Well, actually, that level of condescension is cute, so it doesn’t matter.

Anyway, what was it called? I’m sure he’s not the kind of person who talks about nothing…

“The reason I called you was none other than your senior who came with me on this subjugation request. Sir Stella, right? “Of commoner origin.”

“Yes, that’s right. “I understand that he is a second-year student at the Imperial Knight Academy and is currently in the position of head.”

Stella is a commoner who has established a business association, and is also a senior at the Imperial Knight Academy.

In terms of how busy she is, she must be no less than the three princesses in front of me.

I am a person who has absolutely no talent in administration or business, so I have some respect for people who have established themselves in these fields.

“Okay. Sir Stella. He’s the top second year student at the Imperial Knight Academy. By the way… “

The 3rd princess, who was turning the wine glass while gently touching the corner of her mouth, spoke softly but clearly.

“I wonder if you know that she belongs to the Freibach duchy.”

I began to uncover the secrets hidden in this field.

* * *

“Ha… It’s gotten really complicated… “I’m really going crazy.”

Stella left the barracks and took a deep breath while scratching her head.

‘I never thought there would be a knight of the Duke of Freibach in this place, not even the West… No matter how many people there are, princess 3, are you still okay?’

Born as an illegitimate child, unable to withstand the pressure from within the family, it has been five years since he inherited only a small amount of property, took out a loan, and left the West.

Although it was a short period of time, he opened his own business and gained people.

I tried to live proudly without bowing down to the people of the family who abandoned me…

“It’s been a long time, Miss Stella. “How have you been?”

“…Lord Theon… “

One of the knights of her family who had come into the barracks showed that she was still not free from his grasp.

“It’s a coincidence. “I can’t believe I’ll be meeting you in the center instead of the west.”

“Do you think it was a coincidence, miss? I thought I had learned a little more about life by clearing Freibach’s name and becoming independent… “It seems like you still have a naive side.”

It can’t be a coincidence…

Stella grumbles under her breath and continues her sentence with a frown on her face.

“Please don’t talk about unnecessary things and get to the point first. “What command were you trying to give this time?”

“This is a story about Sir John, who was sent on a mission with the young lady at the academy’s subjugation request.”

“John? Why did John… ?”

A man with blonde hair and red eyes that shine brighter than the sun.

I kept catching my eye because he was extremely handsome, but the name of my junior, who I tried hard to avoid, suddenly appeared in the name of the family knight.

“You don’t need to know the details. “I can only say that it is related to Kerosine’s past relationship.”

“…Do we really have to go this far? Moreover, Johan is a student at the Imperial Knight Academy. Can he handle it?”

Kersine Freibach, the second daughter of the Freibach duchy of the West.

As soon as she heard that her older sister, who was much older than her, was involved, and despite having been married for a long time, she still had not been able to get over her obsession with men, Stella had a hunch that there was something dirty going on with her. I was hooked.

‘But the past? What is the past about? ?’

“The question of whether you can afford it is something you don’t have to worry about. “You just need to worry about one thing.”

“…Which one?”

“Even if a signal of support is sent from the rear camp of John’s army, ignore it. “That’s it.”

Blatantly talking about doing something dirty.

And Stella is appalled at the request that she close her eyes and ignore it.

“Why should I do that? My relationship with Freibach has ended a long time ago. “I don’t think there is any reason for me to respond to the driver’s suspicious request.”

“It’s suspicious. I’m just asking you to pay more attention to things up front rather than behind. And, the relationship with Freibach is decided by Freibach, not by the young lady. “Please reconsider, even considering the debt you owe to Freibach.”

-Kkdeuk…

‘It’s coming out like this again, right?’

It’s been a while since the family fell out of love and became independent, but it’s always been like this.

Stella knew how to respond if even the slightest request was rejected, so she was the one who most of the time listened to her requests in Freibach.

However, I absolutely did not want to do that this time.

Now, I am annoyed with my parents’ family who are condescending and have little debt left.

More than anything, I wanted to be a proud senior to the juniors I wanted to become friends with.

“The loan to Freibach has now been almost fully repaid, and if I only have to make one more trip, I will have enough to repay the debt. “I don’t think I’ll ever have anything to do with that.”

“…Do you really want to come out like this, Miss? I wonder what will happen if this happens to Kersine’s ears… Can you handle it?”

“Is that really something you can handle? Even though I have no particular relationship with junior Yohan, I don’t want to cause harm to him by ignoring my duties. “And that goes against the nerves of the Academy and the Third Princess.”

I could tolerate concessions in the business field, but to ask for something like this that would blatantly endanger people. It’s really shameless.

I have no intention of informing others of their plans.

If you let them know your plan and they give up on it, you’ll only end up looking like a weirdo.

However, ignoring the help of colleagues even when the situation arose was Stella’s last act of crossing the line.

“‘Freibach never forgets his debts.’ You know what that means.”

“Yes, I know. It was the only memorable phrase I learned from my family. But what to do with this? That debt will be repaid soon. “I don’t want you to involve me in any more dirty work.”

“…I hope you make a wise choice.”

The knight’s eyes were cold as he left the barracks, but Stella’s spirit did not break as she glanced over the documents after seeing him off.

“How long has it been since you left home, how long are you planning on using me, those damn Freibach b*tches…?” “

Despite being treated unfairly, Stella sighs once again as she contemplates her own reality that she has to endure.

Even though I am busy, I check the documents I need to take care of and think about the whole incident again.

“Our junior is truly a lightning bolt in the dry sky. Those b*tches aren’t usually harsh b*tches, but they happened to get picked on by Kersine… “Ugh.”

Stella, who had heard at least part of the rumor about how badly Freibach’s second daughter treated men, expressed her deepest condolences to her handsome junior.

It’s a pity for her, but she can’t do anything about it herself. It is best to simply respond to requests for support signals and provide assistance as prescribed.

‘But there really isn’t much left… If you pay off your debt, you will never have anything to do with that side anymore… Whoa… ‘

Stella thinks about the soon-to-be departure for the trip, which she prepared by borrowing money to the point that it was almost like gambling.

If you can complete this journey smoothly, your debt will no longer exist in this world.

Then, after she graduates from the Academy this year and becomes a knight… Someday, I’ll be able to save enough money to buy my own territory…

First, you buy the right to collect taxes based on money, become a knight, perform meritorious deeds, and receive a formal land grant…

“…Dad… “

It reminds her of her father, who set her own goals and is no longer by her side.

When Stella sees herself being ostracized from her family, she thinks of her father who always felt sorry for her.

-I’m sorry that my dad is a commoner… In my next life, I will definitely let you live in a pretty castle like a princess like other girls…

One cold winter day, she remembers how her father passed away without receiving proper treatment.

“Dad, I will make your dream come true… Huh… “

While stroking the black ribbon that is our only remaining legacy,

Stella remembers her father’s thin hands.

“I will show you that I live in a place that is better than anyone else… “Wait for me, Dad.”

As she held back the tears welling up while tying her black ribbon, only the documents from her company were rustling by her side.