"—Hou. So that is the full story of this war."
"Yes, Your Majesty!!"
Rigel answered while prostrating himself.
This was the audience chamber inside the royal castle. Rigel was currently facing the king. Around them stood knights guarding the king, as well as Rigel's father, Balzac.
"It is a story that is hard to believe at first… However, it matches what your father, Marquis Balzac von Goussel, has reported. There are no discrepancies with Count Blade's report from the site either."
"Yes, Your Majesty!! I am deeply honored!!"
"Well done, Rigel von Goussel. With this, our kingdom will achieve even greater prosperity."
"I am truly grateful!!"
Rigel bowed deeply. Thanks to his continuous string of victories in this campaign, his reputation had skyrocketed.
"Now then, I must bestow a reward upon you."
"No, that is far too much! Everything was possible only thanks to Your Majesty's august glory!!"
