Avalon’s Dungeon

on.

　While he was thinking that, Fransisca continued her story.

　She says that at first she refrained.
But the king said.

『No, no, no, there's no need to hesitate.
If you are strong enough to win the vice knight commander, I would be willing to join your will and promise you unconditional support—Besides, at this moment, the only available troops you can call upon now are the Sagrado soldiers who have withdrawn at Fort Rohka, which it's hosting in our country.
Do you think they are somewhat insufficient to challenge Avalon on their own?』

　When Fransisca heard this, she was unintentionally embarrassed.
And, the king adds.

『How are you going to defeat that massive Avalon with the forces you have left? So, don't disrespect the favor of your allies from previous generations.』

　Once he was told this, Fransisca could not refuse.

「So, I have decided to accept the king's favor.
Of course, the duel I had with the Vice Knight Commander was a tough one, but I managed to win thanks to my training.」

　Hearing Fransisca's smiling words, Alexis turns his eyes towards Jérôme with an indescribable look.
Jérôme seemed to understand what Alexis meant and nodded his head with a wry smile on his face.

　Alexis then looks back at Fransisca with a big sigh.
He is at a loss to decide whether he should be appalled or impressed with her.

「…You know.
I don't think my father intended to make such a casual statement about winning…?」

「Eh, Is that so? But, King, he gave me a place to train.
He even gave me a chance to train with the knights of Krangal.
Isn't he kind?」

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「No.
He thought you'd be upset if he gave you a knightly training…」

　Alexis blurted out, but Fransisca didn't seem to hear it very well.

　Then, Fransisca looked at him with a puzzled look.
But Alexis shook his head “…No, nothing”.

（I see.
I guess no one would expect a spoiled princess who has only known singing and dancing to follow a knight's training and beat the vice-commander after all…
Well, father can't help it if he doesn't agree to the conditions he set…
Ah, it was a disaster, wasn't it…?）

　Alexis's shoulders slumped.

　He knew that his father wouldn't just give Fransisca an unbelievable offer for free.

　After all, the reality was that it was the result of a lot more trouble than he had expected.

　Unfortunately or fortunately for Krangal, Fransisca was not able to proceed with the attack on Avalon on her own after that.
So, Alexis was sent, and the father succeeded in giving the rights to Alexis.

「I see…
yes, yes, I understand now.
That's the way it is…」

　From now on, Alexis decided that he would listen to his father more or less carefully.

　He made up his mind.

　As he thought so, Jerome said to Alexis, “So…”.

「I've told you everything I know, now it's your turn.
We need you to stay in close contact with us.」

「Yeah.
You're right, you're right.
Well, I knew it was just a matter of time.
But you know—」

　Alexis folded his arms and sat back deeper in his chair, looking up at the ceiling.

　After a few moments of silence, he turned his attention back to Jerome.

「I'm sorry.
I don't want to tell you.」

　Alexis assured him smilingly.

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　Jerome's expression turned to one of dismay.

「Hey, what—」

　Jerome coughs and glares at Alexis after a moment of blank stare.

「What are you thinking? No, I knew you were an oddball and uncooperative to begin with.
But this is all a little crazy, don't you think? You came here because our father trusted you, right? Are you betraying his trust?」

「That's not what I'm saying.
I have my own way of thinking, aniki.」

　Alexis tapped his fingertips on the table in front of him and leaned forward to look into Jerome's eyes.

「So, will you please leave? Anyway—it's true that everything is going well, isn't it?」

「Y-Youuu…!」

　Jerome shuddered for a moment and then let out an exaggerated sigh.

「I can't go home if it's like this!?」

　”Oh, is that so?” Alexis laughs bitterly.

「Of course! How do you expect me to tell father?」

「Well—you'll just have to think of something.」

「Can I do that?!」

　Jerome's answer was what Alexis had expected.

　”…Sigh, I don't have a choice,” Jerome growled.

「I'm going to stay here until you say so…! Or I'll find out what you're hiding from me myself!」

　Jérôme pointed at him and declared, as if declaring a declaration of war.

　Alexis smiled and replied, “Suit yourself”.