Chapter 68: Oath
Coming of Age Ceremony for the Crown Prince
A ceremony that must be gone through to become the king of this country.
The crown prince leads the army
Bringing back the head of a monster
The way to bring it back
The number of soldiers he led
The threat and rarity of the monster
These are the factors that will determine the people's trust in the next king.
"It's Quies."
The current King Roidelia, my father, asked
"Are you prepared?"
"Yes! There is nothing to worry about, Father!"
"You say there is nothing to worry about. But as a parent, I am worried."
I can understand why you would be worried.
I am Father's only child.
If anything happens to me, the future of the kingdom is in danger.
"Tell me. How many soldiers will you lead?"
How many men will I lead?
It's a rule that I declare how many soldiers I would bring after the ceremony begins.
"Seven, including myself!"
"...What part of that do you not find alarming!"
"No, there is nothing to worry about. These are the finest friends I know!"
“Is that why you called them?”
"Yes! They are as strong as the 50 men my father once commanded!"
"And what will you defeat with so few people?"
"The head of the Snake Dragon of the northern salt lakes of Nanarka!"
"...Reckless, I want to say, but do you think you can win?"
"Yes!"
"Good. Go on, then!"
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There's a large crowd in the square in front of the castle.
I walk to the center of the crowd.
Even though I've practiced many times
I still get nervous when so many people are watching.
"Everyone! It's King Roidelia's son! Quies hereby declare!"
I repeat it over and over in my head so as not to bite the words
"Today! I'm heading to the northern Nanarka Salt Lake! I swear I'll bring you the head of the Snake Dragon!"
Everyone is in an uproar.
Among them, there's one group that smiles and listens.
No.
There were others who laughed.
At most, it's fine if you're immersed in it
'Cause it's not going the way they think
"The one whose name is called, come before me!"
I can't mistake calling the names
"Druknen Baralmeida!"
"Ha!"
Marquis Andrei's son
"Gudurihan!"
"Ha!"
"Hibarieli!"
"Ha!"
"Ittenhardt!"
"Ha!"
Druknen's follower
"Sedona!"
"Yes!"
Teacher's daughter.
"Sylvie Baldonacia!"
"Yes!"
Frontier Count's daughter
"That is all! With these six in tow, I will perform the coming-of-age ceremony!"
If it were customary, the nominees would kneel at this point.
But they show no sign of kneeling.
Instead
The 6 people
No, 7 people, including myself, grab the swords at their waists and unsheathe them.
Everyone raises their swords high and shouts
"""""""With the sword we grow!"""""""
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