I Became a Retired Warrior Who Suffered NTR in the Novel

59 – Cecilia

After returning to the Kingdom of Argen, our party was in the midst of preparing to attend the evening banquet without even having time to catch their breath.

What…

To commemorate the fact that the warrior party has become a complete 4-person system,

As Kir enters the warrior party and informs outsiders that the Dark Elves under her command have also sided with the Human Alliance,

It was to publicize that all these commemorative things had been accomplished by the kingdom of Argen and the hero.

In some ways, I think it’s too much for us who are tired of the recent forced marches…

In order to dismiss the reunion of the former warriors party, which some have been insisting on for a while, it is better to hurry,

Still, in people’s perception, the belief in the former warrior party, which had the experience of defeating the demon king, was stronger than the current warrior party.

So Edwin needed to publicize Kir’s achievements in defeating the Four Heavenly Kings, Dantalion, and convince people that a new 4-player party system had been completed.

The more people shouted for a reunion of the former warriors party, the more Emilia, Lydia, and Illuen could be installed.

“I, Edwin von Argenia, King of the Kingdom of Argen, use the authority given by the previous king to permit the naturalization of the Dark Elves, formally support Kir’s joining the warrior party, and support her for defeating the Four Heavenly Kings, Dantalion. I honor this achievement and confer this medal.”

Despite the fact that the banquet was held a few days before our arrival, not only domestic but also many neighboring countries participated.

Among them, Princess Cecilia of the Fjord Empire participated and was looking at the platform where Edwin and Kir were standing.

There were conditions that Kir suggested to Edwin when he joined the warrior party.

It was a request to protect the dark elf assassins who followed him along with the official naturalization at the kingdom level.

So Edwin accepted all of Kir’s conditions and changed the Assassins to an official department called the Argen Kingdom’s Intelligence Department.

And before they became naturalized, there was something they were most afraid of,

It was the gaze of the humans who were enemies until just yesterday looking at them.

Clap clap clap clap

At the same time as Kir received her medal, her nobles gathered at her banquet hall congratulated her with heartfelt applause.

In order to accept the Dark Elves, including Kir, the things that Edwin had cared about were showing up.

Edwin publicized the achievements of the Assassins, including Kir, not only in the Kingdom but also abroad a few days before we arrived in the Kingdom.

Mixed with a little exaggeration, they created a scenario of the girls fighting for the human allies, and had the bards sing and go around.

As a result,

After hearing the news of Kir’s arrival today, many people from the capital gathered in front of the palace to cheer and applaud Kir’s naturalization.

“As expected, I can’t adapt…”

Kir, who came down from her podium, blushed as if she was embarrassed by her, and came to my side and hid behind her.

Unlike before, seeing her wearing the red uniform of the kingdom of Arjen, it looked a bit different.

“Good job. Kir.”

“Wasn’t I strange?”

“Yes. It wasn’t strange.”

Kir, who was hiding behind me and talking to me in a hushed voice, couldn’t muster up the courage to step forward despite my words.

“Did you say Kir?”

A woman who had been watching Kir and me from afar was approaching…

“Long time no see. Princess Cecilia. Say hello Kir. This is Princess Cecilia of the Fjord Empire.”

Instead of bowing politely at my words, Kir only nodded her head, hiding most of her body behind me.

At this, Cecilia was generous and just smiled.

If someone other than Kir had greeted him like this, it would have been a huge rude gesture that could have run away.

“Sorry. Her Highness the Princess. Kir here doesn’t know much about her human etiquette yet…”

In a hurry, Irene, who was next to Cecilia, explained her situation to her and defended her Kir.

“Um~ Um~ It’s okay. I know all about that.”

“…..”

“However… Why would you go to the kingdom of Arjen even if you were naturalized? If it had been our fjord empire, we would have enjoyed wealth and glory…”

Cecilia licked her lips and stared blankly at Kir,

As a result, Kirr felt the burden of her gaze and completely hid behind her behind my back to get away from her gaze.

“You tried to take away our hero before, but is it Kirr today?”

In this banquet hall, she is the only woman who can speak harsh words towards Cecilia…

Clara smiled with her blonde hair fluttering, and behind her was Kaleif, the dragon that clung to her like her aide.

“Aren’t the kingdoms of Argen getting too strong? A hero… To have all the warriors’ party…”

“hahahaha, what sad words… I don’t think that’s what the princess of the Fjord Empire, who became the hegemon on the continent, would say when the Eritre Empire was collapsing due to the Demon King’s army?”

“Are you doing too much? Princess Clara. I personally came here because there was a food crisis due to the refugees who kept flocking in…”

Cecilia As she said,

A few days before our party arrived, a large amount of food aid came in from the Fjord Empire.

It is said that the amount that has been brought in so far is enough to keep the warehouse in the kingdom of Arjen full, and even empty buildings.

“Wow… isn’t it just to impress the hero?”

“Hmm? Did you notice it?”

“…..”

The rest of the people except for the two of them took a step back and watched the fight between Cecilia and Clara.

On the other hand, the dragon Kaleif, brought as Clara’s teacher to empty the dwarf mine, is familiar with this situation,

Whether they fight or not, they came towards us to avoid the fight with a bowl full of food.

“It’s been a while. Human warrior.”

“How have you been?”

“What… So-so…”

Dragon Kaleif answered half-heartedly, but he was eating as deliciously as the food he had put in his bowl.

Maybe it was because of the sense of defeat that I lost to humans when I first came to Argen Kingdom after being defeated by me in the Dwarf Mine.

I haven’t eaten or spoken for a while…

Compared to then, it is much better now.

What…

It’s not like dragons will have problems with their bodies if they don’t eat, but…

Should I say it’s gotten a lot brighter compared to back then?

“Has the princess’s magic improved a lot?”

“What… So-so…”

“…..”

I tried to look away from Kaleif’s insincere reply, as if he didn’t want to talk to me…

“He has a quick understanding of magic and has a talent… For a human, he’s the type to learn well.”

“Ah… Yes.”

“I think we will see good results soon..”

“A good result?”

“…..”

I immediately asked Kaleif’s meaningful words, but his mouth focused on eating again, but I couldn’t hear anything else.

“Envious bastard…”

At that time, Edwin, who was meeting and chatting with various nobles on the podium, was glaring at me from the side to see when he had approached.

Perhaps the fight between Cecilia and Clara started because of me, and I saw it with half contempt and half envy.

“If you come, I’ll even show you a sign…”

“If you’re a hero, shouldn’t you know at least the level of common people?”

“…..”

I was watching the fight between Cecilia and Clara, leaving behind Edwin who seemed to be arguing with me…

“But why did you come here without protecting the throne?”

“Haa… Don’t even talk…”

“??”

“Every noble who comes to say hello brings up the story of marriage… He said he also visited his father, who is recuperating at a villa.”

Edwin’s complaint reminded me of the faces of nobles who came to me and asked me to talk to Edwin well.

Of course I couldn’t tell them the truth, so I had to listen in silence.

“Of course not. Is there any king in the world who didn’t get married until he was over 30?”

“Even you say that…”

Edwin’s non-marriage was a big concern for his parents, the King and Queen, and the nobles of the kingdom…

There were so many people who were so worried that the king had put on surveillance to see if he was homos*xual.

If a king doesn’t have a proper family, it’s natural for the people and nobles who follow him to feel anxious…

If the former king dies and Edwin and Clara go wrong… This kingdom will be as good as destroyed.

Is that why?

People who live in this kingdom sent me hopeful eyes as if begging me to help them marry their king, in addition to defeating the demon king.

*

That night…

As soon as I returned from the Kingdom of Horon, I even attended a banquet, and even I, a warrior, ran out of stamina and went to bed without washing.

When I came here, there was a minor quarrel between Kir and Lucia to sleep in the same room with me at the inn…

They didn’t come to my room today either because they were tired.

Instead of…

Smart smart!

Coming back from a banquet, I was lying in bed tired and undressed, the sound of knocking in my room…

Smart smart!

I was lying there ignoring it, hoping I had heard it wrong, and the knocking sound rang again in my ear…

“Yes.”

Realizing that they were definitely guests in my room, I got up from my seat and walked to the door while imagining the person who would have come outside the door.

Kir could have come, aiming for an opening where Lucia is missing…

It could be Lucia who came to check if such a Kir came…

It could be Irene, who usually stays away without saying a word, but then takes advantage of the moment when the two of them aren’t there…

Or maybe it’s been a while since Clara came to visit…

I quietly opened the door while thinking of several candidates in my head.

“Hmm? I guess the warrior was sleeping?”

“Three.. Cecilia.. Princess?”

“Wait… Can I talk to you?”

I was just standing in a daze for a while, startled by an unexpected person, then Cecilia spoke to me…

“Ah… Yes… Yes. In…”

Perhaps because the situation was so sudden, I stuttered her words and brought her inside.