The Seirei Gensouki Spirit Chronicles
Vol 1 Chapter 5: The Audience

Until Philip III ascended the throne, Helmut abused his authority as

The commander of the Imperial Guard is to sell the position of Imperial Guard to sons and daughters

the powerful nobleman.

As a result, Helmut managed to build a great faction in the Royal Palace. Him

only a knight, yet he held great political influence. Influences

it became too big for Philip III to ignore it.

(Just a little more! Just a little more and I can become a General! Soldiers from all over

the country will be under my control! That's what's supposed to happen)

Helmut's main goal was to seize the highest position of power from the King by making

the Army is under his control. And at that time, Helmut's influence would be able to surpass that of a King.

However, Helmut made a fatal mistake and as a result his influence was greatly down.

Due to his greed, he made a large number of enemies along the way. Sum

the nobles who were envious and hostile towards him were not few in number.

There were many cases where nobles fell from power and were forced out of the palace 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

destroying Helmut's political influence.

“Imperial Guard has been getting rejected since some time ago. I think this incident is a perfect example of why reform required”

Fortunately this incident gave Philip III a reason to solve the problem

Imperial Guards. He finally lifted himself up slowly.

“From now on, the selection of the Imperial Guard will again be under the authority of the King. As punishment, I hereby release you from your position as Imperial Guard Commander. Meanwhile, Alfred will serve as Imperial Guard” Commander

And by that declaration, Helmut's power had been taken by Philip III. That means Helmut

lost his position in the Royal Palace and had to leave the palace.

(Kuh, just look, I'll definitely be back! I'm gonna teach you a lesson on that fucking Euguno

that's.).

While harboring a deep grudge, he bowed. But when he looked up, his evil feelings swirled within his eyes.

“I will humbly obey Your Majesty's will. However, it is

the fact that the main culprit of the incident has not been found. Only in that case, though,

it is my duty to make preparations for that situation”

Helmut replied without any change to his facial expression, as expected of a high class noble with long military experience.

“Possibly the orphan has a relationship with the main perpetrator

not zero. It would be safer to kill him than to let him stay in Kingdom”

Helmut hinted about the potential danger from Rio. Philip III also had

concern about this issue.

“Fumu. Thank you for your concern. I still need to understand its true nature

from the boy. Therefore, I will still remember your warning. And as a gift, as,

I had thought from the very beginning to give the rank of knight to him, for a 7-year-old child it should be more than enough.”.

Helmut showed an incredulous expression when he heard Rio would be promoted

being knights.

“But, this treatment is unprecedented for a child who is still

seven years old. If he becomes a knight, he needs a good education

asat”

“I understand your concern. That is why until he reaches the age of 12

year, I will enroll him to the Royal Academy as a scholarship student to receive the required education. What happens after that depends on himself”

“If that's the case. He can be handed over to

instructor at the Academy it”

“Aah~”

While thinking about the strange existence known as Rio, Philip III was puzzled at the

helmut's Effect.

With the help of insiders, the kidnapping could easily be carried out, but that did not mean the bodyguards were irresponsible. How else, maybe because Helmut has many enemies, not just the main perpetrator. What a cruel man.

The main culprit may have never intended to put the lives of Christina and Flora

in danger, but Philip III could not forgive anyone who had wounded his adorable daughters.

In reality Christina had only sustained a few minor injuries, but they were still wounds.

However it is true that he was angry over the kidnapping of his daughter, and the incident has made the judgment against the ruler go down.

Philip III had to calm down to find the main culprit. He guessed that from now on there would be many things keeping him busy

at the palace, Philip III secretly sighed.

***

The next day, before the audience, Rio prepared himself. The ends of the hair

reaching his lips was cut off, which made his face look like a youth.

Rio was similar to Amakawa Haruto in appearance, but not exactly the same. It was more of a mixture of his current and former self. Her black hair was a rare sight in the Beltram Kingdom and was considered foreign.

He looked like a completely different person than the boy who did

the match against the Imperial Guard earlier. Many people who were seated, who had been invited to the audience looked amazed and admired Rio.

Being the center of attention, Rio lowered his head in embarrassment while waiting for the King to speak. Aria had already trained him the necessary ethics at the time of the audience . Although it was still far from perfect, many nobles were amazed at the way he walked.

He's just an orphan who didn't know about ethics before. However, there were some who snickered him. Not long after, the royal family finally gathered, and the audience began.

“Rio, go ahead!”

“Ya!”

Getting permission from the King, Rio raised his head. Sitting on a throne is

King Philip III.

Slightly at the bottom sat a Queen along with the princesses, Christina and Flora. Christina and Flora were surprised by the drastic change in Rio's appearance.

“Because of saving my daughter and showing a valiant heart, I

say thank you with all my heart”

“At the glory of Your Majesty, I feel very honored”

Subduing his head deeply, Rio replied in a flat tone.

“Hou~ Your manners are pretty good too. Where did you learn ethics like that?”

“Crama is already engraved inside my body. I asked the palace attendant

last night to teach me, so that I do not vilify the royal family”

Hearing those words, Philip III stared in admiration at Rio.

“I understand. That's an awesome attitude. What a good behavior

for people who are 7 years old. I'm very interested in the person who educated you”

Philip III looked at Rio with friendly eyes.

Mixing grievances and mockery in his mind, Rio replied respectfully while smiling.

“Yes. I was born and raised in this city”

“Hou~ I did not expect that you were raised in my Kingdom. How

with your parents?”

Philip III still held the suspicion that Rio was a spy from another country.

But after hearing that Rio was raised in this Kingdom, he became curious. Sure

only, he still wouldn't believe Rio's words too much. That's why Philip III asked

about Rio's parents.

“Yes. My father and mother were adventurers from other countries. During their journey,

they stopped at this job to give birth to me. My father died while doing

quest and my mother died when I was 5 years old. After that... I live alone in the slums”.

Rio slightly grimaced the moments before his mother's death. Philip III assumed that something had happened in his past that he could not say.