Book 2: Epilogue 1
* Holy Royal Palace *
After hearing all the reports, the Holy King folded his arms and looked up at the sky.
Although it was the audience chamber of the Holy Royal Palace, instead of a “formal” environment, a round table was placed in the center, like that in the reception room. The “formal” environment can be seen mostly in the “1st Holy District”. Only those from the Holy Kingdom could enter the Holy Royal Palace, after all.
In addition to the Holy King, only the Holy Prince Kluvshrat and Border Earl Mule were in the audience chamber. As usual, the Border Earl was still wearing his gray bear pelt.
「So, what…? The man who helped us drive away the mediator who appeared at the skill orb awarding ceremony, prevented a situation where a large number of people could have died, and on top of that, defeated the giant snake… Of all things, they tried to capture and murder him?! Just because of black hair and black eyes?! Moreover, they got beaten at their own ploy?! And you just saw him off as he left the Holy City without doing anything!?”
「Indeed.」
Tthe gray bear responded without being disturbed by the Holy King’s angry voice.
「What was that idiot Ebene thinking!! In addition, the Knights Order!! Even if it was a mistake in communication, they publicly announced that they were the ones who subjugated the snake!?」
「Impatient for merit and profits, and not wanting to lose everything to the Adventurer’s Guild, they insisted on their claims even if they knew it wasn’t the truth… They’re more like a noble, than a knight. It’s exactly the same as nobles saying, “This is just a slipup”, “I haven’t reported false information”, “Everything is for the sake of the country”, etc.」