Yuusha-sama no Oshishou-sama Chapter 36

Preparing to Sortie

 

“Now then, you all. That att.i.tude is good. Listen.”

 

 

Royce, accompanied by a tall knight, stood in front of Wynn and the others, and puffed his chest out, allowing his swollen belly to jiggle.

 

 

Wynn, Locke, Wedge, and Reeno, as his subordinates, saluted their superior. Royce nodded at them, and returned the salute, then began to speak.

 

 

“I am Royce, your superior. As you can see, my rank is Lieutenant. And this is Vice-captain Kelvin.”[1]

 

 

“Nice to meet you all.”

 

 

Lieutenant Kelvin, who was introduced as Royce’s adjutant, saluted.

 

 

Unlike Royce, christened Fat Bald Toad by Locke, who was grimacing, he was a man with delicate features, which gave a meek impression, and his fine eyes carried a light of intelligence.

 

 

“First, let’s make sure. You were a.s.signed to this platoon for scouting and patrolling. We will go as a smaller group in front of the main forces to search for the enemy, and once we find them, report to the main army on the double. Since you’ve been a.s.signed to this platoon, I a.s.sume you all have learned reconnaissance and stealth techniques at the Knight School?”

 

 

“Yes. We have been trained.”

 

 

Locke, acting as their representative, responded.

 

 

‘Rather, can you even scout, like that?’

 

 

That thought crossed Locke’s mind, but he didn’t say it.

 

 

“Alright. There is still some time before the army begins its march, so in that time—”

 

 

Royce glared at his subordinates who were lined up in front of him, and gave a big sigh.

 

 

“Well, you probably had not been notified of your a.s.signment beforehand. You three apprentice knights, metal armour will surely make a sound. It is important to be silent in a reconnaissance mission. Come to the equipment section and get the knight’s leather armour. And that commoner there— no, Knight Cadet Wynn.”

 

 

Royce frowned in displeasure.

 

 

“Change what you’re wearing.”

 

 

“Huh?”

 

 

Wynn reflexively looked down at his body. In the first place, he didn’t have metal armour on, and was already wearing leather armour. Unlike the others, there shouldn’t have been any problems with his attire, or so he thought.

 

 

“What is with that filthy appearance? Are you trying to sully the glory of the Remulshil Empire’s Knight Order?”

 

 

He was wearing worn-out leather armour over a worn out shirt and trousers. Compared to the three students, who were wearing metal armour, or even Royce and Kelvin, who were already wearing the Knight’s leather armour that was used for scouting, his appearance was conspicuously shabby.

 

 

The armour worn by seasoned veterans would get damaged. This was inevitable, and the scratches were badges of pride reflecting their experience.

 

 

However, the armour Wynn wore was so damaged, it was as if it had been salvaged from a battlefield somewhere.

 

 

“When we set off from the Imperial Capital, there will be many civilians who will behold our gallant figures. When they see your s.h.i.tty-looking armour among the knights, it will shame the knight order. Follow the other three to the equipment division and get a new suit of armour. Ah, and you should also get a new sword. Don’t get an old, used sword, but a brand-new one. Kelvin, lead them to the equipment division.”