Book 15: Chapter 1 (2)
“You truly have accomplished much. On behalf of all of Erkunt, I thank you.”
Three days after Avaritia’s strike, Shin was in an audience with king Kreunzeit in the royal castle. Schnee was with him, camouflaged as her “Yuki” persona.
Hilamee, informed by Luxuria, had reported to the royal castle, so king Kreunzeit and the royal elites had learned of Avaritia’s extermination on the same day. The audience happened three days later because Shin told the knights that came to summon him that he wanted to prioritize rescue operations.
To delay the audience with a king would normally be considered the epitome of contempt, but because of the reason behind Shin’s refusal, it was accepted.
The knights who visited Shin even pleaded to join the rescue efforts after hearing his reasons. They deeply regretted not having been able to do much during Avaritia’s attack.
“No, we were mostly on the defensive this time, so we were simply lucky that there weren’t many casualties. I almost want to apologize for acting so haughty, then not accomplishing much.”
Shin felt very awkward, as he actually couldn’t do very much because of the hostages.
“Sir Shin, if you were of little use, then we were of even less…”
“Indeed. Without the weapons sir Shin offered, we wouldn’t be standing here now.”