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A few hours after Rio's mock battle.
Imperial Guards Commander Helmut Albo received a stern rebuke from the current King of Bertram Kingdom, King Philip III.
"Your Majesty! I believe it is necessary to conduct further investigations on the boy! Please give me your consent! "
"Rejected . First of all, the mock battle from before was conducted to prove that he was really the one who defeated the kidnappers. Have we not agreed to the fact that the orphan is indeed the savior of my daughter? ”
Philip III spoke to Helmut in a stern tone but Helmut could not accept the King's reply.
"Of course . But strangely an orphan could not only defeat four bandits but also win against the Imperial Guard! He most likely received combat training from somewhere! ”
Helmut felt an increasing anger towards Philip III.
To the desperate Helmut, the King could only show a bitter smile while hiding his true intentions.
He was fully aware of Rio's unnatural strength.
However he did not want to dig deeper about the subject as it had other purposes.
“Isn't that weird, Helmut. Then what do you think of that mock battle with the Imperial Guards? If my memory is correct, you are the one who arranged the fight between him and the Imperial Guard to gauge his abilities and determine if he really is the one who defeated the four .b.a.j.i.n.g.a.n.. ”
Philip III pointed out the contradiction in Helmut's words. But Helmut immediately made another assumption.
"Indeed he won against the Imperial Guards; I agree it serves as proof that he really saved both Hime-sama. But what he won was a KE.h.a.m.i.l.AN GUARD! Orphans whose age has not even reached 10! This is too weird! "
Deliberately agreeing with the King that Rio was strong, Helmut acknowledged that fact.
Rio has an ability that no orphan can get.
Although the Imperial Guards did show a gap for a moment, there was no way a child younger than 10 could snatch victory from such a small chance.
Usually such a thing would be impossible to do by what Helmut told the King.
But in this case, the situation was comfortable for Philip III.
It was because Helmut's influence in the Royal Palace had grown too large.
He's a distraction for the King.
When Christina and Flora were kidnapped, the ones responsible for their protection in the Royal Palace were the Imperial Guards.
It was a huge blow to the reputation of the Imperial Guards.
Of course the mistake befell Helmut as Commander of the Imperial Guards.
And now Helmut is in trouble.
He desperately tried to prevent his downfall by using every means available to him.
He can succeed if he knows who the mastermind is.
He knew very well that the mastermind behind the incident was targeting him.
But this scheme is too heinous. The mastermind really left no trace.
Their only leads are the four kidnappers, but before any useful information can be retrieved from them, they are poisoned to death.
The guards guarding the kidnappers were sentenced to death, but no one really got out of there.
The only connection left is the orphan who saves Christina and Flora.
At that moment, the mastermind left Rio alone because he knew nothing.
When Helmut noticed the situation, he could not remain calm and forced an investigation against Rio using all the authority he had.
By using all means necessary.
Even the specification of the information would be fine if it could lead to the mastermind.
The deadline is three days because Helmut will be tried in court after that.
So she did the interrogation for three days but Rio did not know anything.
For his achievements saving royalties, they were not allowed to use violent methods during interrogations.
But the clock is ticking and Helmut is defying orders and applying more powerful methods.
Unfortunately for Helmut, they were still unable to obtain information from Rio.
Along with the interrogation, as a last resort Helmut arranged a mock battle between Rio and the Imperial Guard but it also failed.
He had two fights because he still doubted Rio's ability.
An orphan who should know nothing about fighting is able to defeat the kidnappers of the Royal Family.
Helmut refused to believe that such an absurd report.
Christina and Flora testified that Rio was their savior but that did not remove the possibility of someone helping him from the shadows. Helmut's train of thought approached the realm of delusions.
Even if he insisted that Rio was weak, he could not deny the credibility of the testimonies of the princesses.
So in order to gain approval for his conjecture, a duel was held in front of the King and the nobles.
The result was too much for Helmut.
Rio won against the Imperial Guard even barely moving from his initial position.
Everyone present was stunned.
Helmut glanced at his old enemy, Duke Euguno. Seeing his gaze, Duke Euguno showed a sarcastic smile.
Helmut knows.
The man knew about Rio, about his abnormal strength.
So he did not interfere with the duel which allowed Helmut to lose face.
That person . He is no doubt the mastermind. Helmut wholeheartedly believed in his delusions.
Thus, all of those events eventually culminated in the current situation where his words no longer reached Philip III.
Helmut knew it was his defeat.
He was aware that the King's words were absolute.
He was beaten and no longer had a chance to reverse his loss.
But his efforts still struggled in vain.
“A valiant achievement should be rewarded even if he is just an orphan. You claim he is the subordinate of a noble. Do you have any evidence? "
Hearing the words of Philip III, Helmet showed a sour expression.
"… there is no evidence proving his innocence either. ”
Philip III furrowed his brows irritated at Helmut's rude behavior.
If Rio existed, he would most likely shout, "You must be kidding!" .
“So you want to torture him to make him talk? Even when it was unclear whether he had any connections with the puppeteer? Even as a joke I will not allow a Royal Family benefactor to receive such treatment! "
Without trying to hide the irritation in his voice, Philip III said it with a frown.
Although Philip III clearly showed his annoyance, Helmut still ran in despair.
"Helmut, enough ... First of all, wasn't it because of your caretaker carelessness that my daughters were kidnapped? In the case of an emergency Imperial Guards became a shield for royalty, yet now they had even lost some nameless children. Who would have thought the Imperial Guards would suffer such disgrace. ”
The words of Philip III instantly made Helmut no longer spit out his delusion.
"Th-That's …"
Helmut could not return with a counter argument.
He's cornered.
For him to reach his current position, it took an incredible effort.
Helmut is a greedy and ambitious man.
There were two knight divisions in Bertram Kingdom.
The Royal Knights served as the core of the regular army and served to protect the country while the Imperial Guards exclusively served the Royal Family and the courts.
The total number of knights active in the Kingdom numbered 6000, 90% of them were affiliated with the Royal Knights with the rest being Royal Guards.
The knights and magicians who served as knights had considerable power and influence, far from the nobles.
The selection process was harsh because anyone regardless of social position was allowed to apply. In just one generation, no one could receive the peerage of a knight and overnight put their name among the nobles.
In other words, being a knight was the gateway to the nobility. It also held the highest level of employment for the nobles.
As mentioned earlier, there are two possible paths in knights, Royal Knights or Royal Guards.
So what makes them different?
It is their hierarchy of members.
The rank of Royal nobility from lowest to highest is as follows: knight, witch, baronet, baron, viscount, count, marquis, and duke.
Among the senior knights and mages, only a small handful were granted higher nobles while others could only reach viscount or count.
Only nobles who count or higher in rank receive their own territory in the Kingdom. Nobles and lesser knights received a small portion of the land of higher nobility to help rule.
The members of the Royal Knights were mainly made up of commoners and lower class nobles. On the other hand, the Imperial Guards were mostly made up of lower to upper class nobles.
Since Helmut took command of the Imperial Guards then this distinction was made.
Previously, the King was the one who led the Imperial Guards.
However, Helmut cleverly wrested control of the Imperial Guards from the previous King.
During his service to the former King, he appeared as a loyal and loyal knight.
The former King was deceived and appointed him as the commander of the Imperial Guards.
Helmut finally revealed his true colors when the former King was on his deathbed.
Until Philip III ascended the throne, Helmut abused his authority as Commander of the Imperial Guards to sell the position of Imperial Guards to the sons and daughters of powerful nobles.
As a result, Helmut managed to establish a formidable faction in the Royal Court.
He was only a knight yet he had an enormous political influence.
His influence became too great to be ignored by Philip III.
(A little more! A little more and I can be a General! The army of the whole country will fall under my hands! That's what's supposed to happen!)
Helmut's main objective was to seize the position of supreme authority from the King by placing the Army under his control.
At that point, Helmut's influence would surpass that of the King.
However, Helmut made a fatal mistake and consequently his influence plummeted.
The number of nobles who felt jealousy and enmity towards him were not few in number.
There have been many cases where nobles fell from power and were forced out of court due to Helmut's actions.
Personally, Philip III could not forgive anyone who tried to kidnap his daughter but he could not miss the golden opportunity to deal a crushing blow to Helmut's political influence.
“The Imperial Guards have been declining since a while ago. I think this incident is a perfect example of why reform is needed. ”
Fortunately this incident gave Philip III a reason to settle the matter in the Imperial Guards. He finally lifted himself up slowly.
"From now on, the selection of the Imperial Guards was restored under the authority of the King. As punishment, I hereby strip you of your position as Commander of the Royal Guards. Meanwhile, Alfred would act as the commander of the Imperial guard. ”
And with that declaration, Helmut was usurped by Philip III. That meant Helmut lost his position in the Royal Court and had to leave the palace.
(Kuh, one day, I will definitely come back someday! I'll show you that damned Euguno ..)
While holding a deep grudge, he bowed.
But when he looked up, dark emotions swirled in his eyes.
"In humility I will obey His Majesty's will. However, the fact that the mastermind of the incident has not been found. Just in case, it is my duty to make preparations against the situation. ”
Helmut responded without changing his facial expression, as expected of a high class noble with a long military record.
"The chances of the orphan having a connection with the puppeteer are not zero. It's safer to kill him than to let him live in the Kingdom. ”
Helmut gave a hint about Rio's potential danger.
Philip III was also concerned about the matter.
"Fumu. Thank you for your attention . I still need to understand the nature of the child. Therefore I will remember your warnings in connection with his treatment. As for the reward, I had already thought of bestowing the rank of knight to him, for a 7-year-old child it should be more than enough huh … "
Helmut showed an expression of disbelief when he heard Rio was promoted to knight.
“But this is an unprecedented treatment for a seven year old boy. If he wanted to become a knight, he needed an appropriate education. ”
“I understand your concerns. That is why until he reaches the age of 12, I will make him enroll at the Royal Institute as a scholarship student to receive the necessary education. What happens after that will depend on it. ”
"If that's the case .. I think it makes sense. Management can be left to the Institute instructors. ”
"Aah ~"
While thinking about the strange existence known as Rio, Philip III was confused about the complicated situation.
He speculated the purpose of the abduction was to weaken Helmut's influence.
With the help of insiders, the kidnapping can be easily carried out; it does not mean that the bodyguards are not responsible.
It couldn't help because Helmut had many enemies, not just masterminds.
A cruel man.
It was possible that the mastermind had never intended to put the lives of Christina and Flora at risk, but Philip III could not forgive anyone who used his cute daughter.
Christina had only suffered a few minor injuries, but they were still wounds.
It is true, however, that he was angered by his daughter's abduction and the incident clouded his judgment as ruler. Philip III needed to calmly determine the mastermind.
But that mastermind might not be stupid enough to act that fast.
He guessed from now on things would become busier in court, Philip III quietly sighed.
* * *
The next day, before the audience, Rio prepared himself in preparation.
The topknot that reached her lips was cut off showing a face filled with youth.
Rio was close to Amakawa Haruto in appearance, but not exactly.
It was more of a mixture of his current self and his previous self.
Her black hair was rarely seen in Bertram Kingdom and was considered foreign.
He looked like a completely different person from the boy who did a mock battle against the Royal Guards the other day.
The many people sitting in the audience sent expressions of admiration and admiration towards Rio.
Being the center of attention, Rio lowered his head in embarrassment while waiting for the King to speak.
Aria had already flooded her head of etiquette necessary for the audience.
Although it was still far from perfect, many nobles were amazed by the way he walked. He was only an orphan yet he carried himself with astonishing dignity.
However, there were some who mocked him.
Soon the Royal Family finally gathered, and the audience began.
"Rio, go!"
"Yes!"
Obtaining permission from the King, Rio raised his head.
Sitting on a throne on stage was King Philip III. A little further sat the Queen with the princesses, Christina and Flora.
Christina and Flora were astonished to see Rio's drastic change.
“Because of saving my daughter and showing a gallant heart, I say my most sincere thanks. ”
"For His Majesty's sake, I'm very flattered. ”
While lowering his head deeply, Rio responded in a flat tone.
"You ~. Your attitude is pretty subtle. Where did you learn such etiquette? "
“Courteous attitude has been etched on my body. I asked the hostess last night to teach me not to blaspheme royalties. ”
Hearing those words, Philip III looked at Rio in awe.
"I saw . That's an awesome attitude. Behave very well for people who are only 7 years old. I'm very interested in your upbringing. ”
Philip III looked at Rio with gentle eyes.
Sighing and cursing in his mind, Rio replied with a smile.
"Yes nih . I was born and raised in this city. ”
"You ~. To think you grew up in my Kingdom. What about your parents?"
Somehow, Philip III still suspected that Rio was a spy from another country.
But after hearing that Rio was raised in his Kingdom, he became curious.
Of course, she still wouldn't just accept Rio's words for granted.
That was why Philip III asked about Rio's parents.
"Yes nih . My father and mother were adventurers from other countries. During their journey, they stopped in this Kingdom to give birth to me. My father died while on a search and my mother died when I was 5 years old. After that ... I live alone in the slums. ”
Rio grimaced a little considering the moments before his mother's death.
Philip III assumed something had happened to Rio in the past that he did not want to talk about.
"That's regrettable .. It must have hurt you. Judging from the color of your hair, I think you and your parents are from the Far Eastern Kingdom. ”
"Yes nih . I heard that my father and mother were from somewhere in the Yagumo area. ”
"You ~. Yagumo yes .. Isn't that the name of the Easternmost Kingdom in the area? Your legacy comes from a very distant land. ”
"Yes nih . I'll be back someday. ”
“Hmm. By the way, for saving my daughters, I thought of rewarding you but— "
Stopping his middle sentence, Philip III sent a glance towards Rio.
"Religion . I'll give you admission to the Royal Institute as a scholarship student. If desired, you will also receive an appropriate position after graduation. If your performance at the Institute is good, I'll also support your enrollment for higher education. ”
The contents of Rio's gift were revealed.
To receive an education in this society, an orphan like Rio could not hope for the better.
Despite Rio's knowledge, the rich class plays a major role in the development of society.
As the representative of the commoners, he refused to attend the Institute.
But he could not refuse the gift because it was disrespectful to the King.
As long as he had no suitable reason, he could not refuse the offer. That was what Rio learned from Aria before coming to the audience.
“I say sincere thanks. Although I do not believe someone like me deserves such a gift, I accept your generosity. ”
A moment before Rio received his reward, he determined the advantages and disadvantages in an instant.
Incidentally, the Bertram Royal Institute was the gathering place for the rich children of the Kingdom.
The student body was mainly composed of noble children but the children of wealthy merchants were also present.
This institution includes boarding facilities for its students to facilitate their journey.
The school curriculum is divided into six years of primary education, three years of secondary education, and two years of higher education.
Students must be at least 12 years old to pursue secondary education and at least 15 years old for higher education.
7-year-old Rio is eligible to take basic courses at the Institute. He was not required to take the admission exam thanks to receiving recommendations and scholarships from the King.
It was decided Rio would start school in the middle of the year.
Except Rio, only royalty are allowed to receive the scholarship. In the almost over a thousand years of Bertram Kingdom's history, the situation was rare.
The nobles in particular raised their voices in shock, but no one dared to oppose Philip III's decision.
It should be noted that the level of education in the Kingdom is very low when compared to Japan.
More than 90% of the commoners could not read or write except the remaining 10% of the wealthy. At most, the lower class nobles did not exceed the level of primary education.
As the only educational institution in the Kingdom, Royal Institute graduates have a slightly higher level of education than the basic level, but the Royal Institute is not a charity.
Admission to the Royal Institute costs 1 mystic coin with an additional tuition fee of 10 gold coins per year. In short, the total cost to study until graduation is 3 mystics and 10 gold coins1.
Other than wealthy merchants, low famous nobles, and high class nobles, who could afford to pay that much money?
In addition, Rio also received 40 cold coins as bonus prizes as well as 10 additional gold coins every year until graduating from the basic course.
By the way, the annual income for the lower class nobles was 40 gold coins.
And thus, a few days later, Rio was accepted into the Royal Institute.
Exchange rate: 100 copper \= 1 silver, 50 silver \= 1 gold, 25 gold \= 1 mystic