Succeeding as a Knight in a Gender-Reversal Game

42 – Celebration (1)

“I have confirmed the fulfillment of Lord Lena and Lord Chivira’s subjugation request, as well as Sir John and Professor Sartian’s additional subjugation request. Congratulations on your safe return.”

It was only after giving my final report to the administration office that I could finally feel that I had returned to the academy.

After returning for a week, the academy was crowded with people unlike before.

“Oh! Long time no see! Did you have a good time? “I think the South has had quite a hard time this time.”

“The Duke of Marchen suppressed the peasant rebellion on a large scale. However, it seemed like it was resolved quickly thanks to Princess Marchen’s actions.”

“But you know what? “This time, there was the only student who went to carry out an additional subjugation request, and they said it was that male student.”

“What, what?! As for the additional subjugation request, was that possible? I thought it was just a rule… !”

This is because many people returned after completing subjugation missions, which were no different from midterm exams.

Everyone is making different expressions while saying hello to long-lost acquaintances.

The people exchanging greetings were all cheerful despite the difficult journey, and I could feel a faint sense of excitement.

Perhaps it is because the people who laugh while sharing various stories are all those who have returned alive.

Those who couldn’t do that…

“Oh, no! This can’t be happening. This is definitely a sign of our Lilliat family… There is no way our Beth is dead. “That can’t be possible!!”

“…Sorry, gentleman. We did our best in the search, but… Our staff will guide you to the recovered body. “I’ll call the person in charge right away.”

“…Thank you. Honey… Let’s step aside now. “Beth is waiting.”

“My daughter! No, no, no!! Ahhhhh-!!!”

Like the middle-aged man screaming at the reception desk, he is probably an acquaintance of the students who died during the subjugation request.

The safe return rate for the first subjugation request is approximately 95%.

Compared to other knight academies, the return rate is extremely high compared to those sent to the actual field.

“My daughter… Shouldn’t I have done articles like that… I’ll just follow my mom and help out at the store… Ahhh… “

“This is a nightmare… This can’t be real… My daughter, my daughter… Huh… “

For those who have lost their precious family members, the shame will be heavier than anything else in the world.

Perhaps, if Aunt Lana and I hadn’t arrived in time, Lena could have been included in the list of dead students.

“John, you worked hard. “Now let’s go in and get some rest.”

“Yes, Lena. Senior, thank you for your hard work.”

“Ugh. Thank you. “I will make sure to repay this favor someday.”

As I look into the eyes of the survivors again, I feel the pulse of life within them.

I saved it this time.

Not only Lena’s life, but also her own life.

I feel proud that I have kept my promise to be different from the past.

On my way back to the dormitory, I felt relieved to see that the present was different from the past.

I thought it might be rude in a place where there were people mourning the dead, so I walked a little faster.

* * *

“So, are the preparations for the celebration going well?”

“…Yes?”

Before entering the dormitory, after reporting to the Sword Saint that I had returned, I was momentarily dazed by the words I heard during training.

Celebration? Preparation? What are you preparing for all of a sudden?

“Do we really need to prepare for that?”

“Then why don’t you prepare for that? This teacher is the dean of the academy, and this handsome guy is not prepared for the celebration of completing his first subjugation quest, which is no different from a prospective socialite!! “You’re trying to sell my reputation!”

What, wasn’t the celebration just about playing and eating?

I remember that the game was just an event to increase your current stamina and relieve fatigue, nothing more or less…

It seems that a celebration in reality has more meaning than just an after-party.

“Regardless of whether you are a man or not, why do you have to prepare a celebration, Master Swordsman? All a knight needs to do is swing his sword well, is there anything else he needs to worry about?”

“If you were from a great noble family like that kid from Marhen, it wouldn’t have mattered at all! He must have already made his debut in the social world. However, you are the first male student in the long history of the Imperial Knight Academy. “Whether you like it or not, in the future you will receive more attention than female knights.”

Certainly, it is an established fact that a lot of attention will be paid to me in the future.

And receiving a lot of attention means that you have the opportunity to receive a lot of support, both in a good and bad way.

“Your military power is at a level that allows you to hold a high position and be welcomed wherever you go, not only in your age group, but also in the empire and the entire continent. But you don’t fight the war alone, right? “There is nothing wrong with building up a good reputation in advance.”

“So, this celebration is the first way to advertise myself.”

“Okay. Although there are no great nobles or such people, everyone here is a promising knight. “This is a gathering of people who could become your capable subordinates, so you need to be careful.”

Well, I can’t do everything in the world by myself.

There are limits to making money with the game information I know, just by doing it alone.

And from the beginning, I was only interested in things like combat and strategy. Hannah would know the character settings and worldview background much better.

As the Sword Master said, I need a friend. Also very capable.

When I got the Ego Sword, I received a lot of help from Eleanor, Lena, and the Dibright sisters.

In the end, if you don’t gather people together and lead them, there is no difference in living under others, even if you become a knight or have great power.

“I understand, Sword Saint. Then, we will do our best to attend this celebration.”

“Okay, I thought well. Still, the only student of the academy’s dean, a man, couldn’t show off his shabby side, right? “Through my secretary, I will appoint a famous clothing manufacturer in the imperial capital, so you can enjoy it to your heart’s content.”

… For some reason, it seems like the scale is getting bigger, but I can’t help it. It doesn’t cost me any money, so whatever.

There may be more connections than just the game characters I know, like the Dibright sisters, in this world.

* * *

“…I didn’t think of this.”

After training, it was only when I brought the pile of letters in front of the door into the room that my situation became realistic.

There were more people who were more serious about the celebration than I thought… !

Dozens of letters all consist of a request to participate as a partner in this welcoming party.

It is slightly different from the confession letters that are usually sent occasionally.

Is it because I allowed my fiancé to participate in this subjugation party, or is it because my s*xual desire exploded after risking my life to return from a dangerous mission? The level of language used towards me has also increased considerably. He said that if you come to him, he will make sure you never have to be sad at night, etc…

Until now, Eleanor was in the next room, so it seemed that people who did not want to offend the Duke of Marhen had refrained from doing so. Plus, Lena and her twins were nearby, preventing me from getting into trouble.

But just as men crazy about s*x can do anything, the women here are also the same.

Besides, I’m a commoner, so there won’t be any repercussions if I mess with him. Just like Majella did.

… Thinking like this makes you a little angry? It’s not like I looked easy or anything like that, right? There didn’t seem to be anything like that in class…

Anyway, I have to respond, so I’ll have to write a letter to reject it first.

-Knock knock knock…

While I was in the middle of writing each letter by hand, there was a knock on the door.

People who opened the door and looked down

“Yay~! Johan, how are you? “I heard you did a great job on your mission!”

“I think I’m stronger than when we sparred before… “Isn’t it okay for the two of us to deal with each other?”

“……”

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“……”

Dibright twin sisters, Eleanor and Lena, still boasting brilliant blonde hair and tanned skin.

What are these four doing all of a sudden?

After making the four people sit on my bed, I asked about all the business that came in at once.

And the stories I heard about them late at night were quite interesting.

“Actually, we decided to compete fairly to see who would be Johan’s partner for this celebration. After talking about this and that, I decided to ask Yohan to choose for me!!”

“…To me directly? Surely everyone?”

“Yes! “Actually, I was going to talk about it after competing without Yohan’s knowledge, but I couldn’t make a decision.”

Looking at Eleanor and Lena, they both nodded as if what Meron said was correct.

… Where on earth did my opinion go?

I was actually going to go with Lena in the first place, but…

“Is everyone okay with me? Do you have any other partners? “A fiancé or something.”

“Where are the fiancés of those b*tches who only wanted to live as mercenaries?”

“What about Eleanor? If you’re a duke… “

“…There is no such thing. But, you have to have a partner. Because it’s a family order. “The sisters took care of it and saved it on their own.”

What kind of family are there? ? Are you a duke? I’m raising my child like I almost gave him away…

No, if the Marchen duchy I know is according to the setting, I think that’s true…

“…Me too. “Except for Johan, I don’t like it.”

Lena’s unwavering eyes.

Eleanor doesn’t know what she’s thinking.

And, the Diveright sisters who seem to have something going on.

Normally, I would have gone to the celebration with Lena without hesitation, but the look in Eleanor and her twin’s eyes caught me.

No,

What’s at stake is my heart.

The feeling of not wanting to give up.

Did you say that the important thing is an unbreakable heart?

I think the moment has come when I need that too.

“Then choose now, Johan. “Who do you want to go with?”

“If we choose one, another one comes along! “I heard my partner is copying me!”

“John… “

“……”

Four women looking at me while waiting for my answer.

“Um… then… “

After a while, what was expected from those girls was different.

“How about we all go together?”

A slightly different answer came out of my mouth without me realizing it.