The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 279: The 11th Imperial Knight Corp

As soon as dawn arrived, I left Clydes mansion.

I have already asked where Finne was staying yesterday.

There are many tourists in the city of Babel but there are many big names who visit Babel to make a direct request to the Guild Headquarters. Thats why there are several luxury inns for those VIPs to stay at. Finne is staying in one of those inns.

Her escort is the Eleventh Imperial Knight Corp.

It can be said that it is overkill to send an Imperial Knight Captain with her as an escort in a situation where the Empire is in turmoil like this but it also shows how Father is serious about this matter.

Silver came under an inquiry because he helped the Empire. Father must have felt indebted to Silver and there must also be a part of him that wants to avoid the deterrence called Silver from disappearing from the Empire as well.

Moreover, he also selected the most qualified Imperial Knight Captain to be Finnes escort.

Thinking so, I transferred to the inn and proceeded to the innermost room.

However, I was immediately surrounded by a group of men with swords in hand.

As expected of the Imperial Knights huh. Even considering that I am facing the Eleventh Corp whose missions are mainly diplomatic ones, you people really are thorough.

All of the men here are dressed like ordinary people but they were all Imperial Knights.

The reason why they didnt wear the white cloaks or armor that show their identity as Imperial Knights is that this place is the headquarters of the adventurers.

The people here tend to hate the sign of intervention from foreign entities. I can say that they are quite sensible to pose as ordinary citizens to not provoke the people here.

Among the Imperial Knight Order, the Eleventh Corp is a special case.

Not long ago, it was the role of the Imperial Knights to travel around the Empire to act as the Emperors eyes and ears but the Eleventh Corps mission is primarily outside the Empires territory.

They have acted as the Emperors messenger and met with the rulers of other countries, escorting ambassadors for diplomatic missions, and gathered information on foreign nations. Due to the nature of their mission, this corp places more importance on etiquette and flexibility rather than raw power.

When the question such as What is the weakest corp among the Imperial Knight Order? is raised, their name often came up.

However, that is not necessarily the case.

I usually dont dislike that kind of praise but when our opponent is an SS-rank Adventurer, that kind of kills the mood you know.

Said a petite woman who appeared from the back.

Her platinum blonde hair was trimmed at the shoulder and her amber eyes were looking at me with interest.

Even though she is also dressed like a common citizen, she is much more natural at it than others.

If she walks around in the city, no one would be able to identify her as an Imperial Knight.

Her name is Olivier Serow. If I remember correctly, she is currently 18 years old.

She is the Captain of the Eleventh Knight Corp.

Although she is still a newcomer among the Imperial Knight Captains, she has won Fathers trust due to her ability and personality.

The purpose of her mission right now is negotiation.

Among the Imperial Knights which often have dispositions of a warrior, she has an unusually gentle personality so she is suited for this kind of mission.

If you think so then can you dismiss your subordinates now, Captain Olivier?

Well, relax. Wait here for a bit, I will go inform Finne-sama now.

Olivier casually said with a charming smile.

To have that kind of attitude against an SS-rank adventurer, as expected of an Imperial Knight Captain huh.

She is unusually calm.

Shortly after Olivier entered the room, she immediately came out.

And told her subordinates to lower their swords.

Ive got permission. You can enter.

Good grief. It really became more difficult to meet her once she became an ambassador huh.

You could have teleported directly inside Finne-samas room right?

I am a person with common sense you see.

If you have common sense then I think that you should have entered from the entrance though.

If you have entered from the entrance, we could have welcomed you more relaxedly.

Olivier quietly complains about my transfer magic.

It is exactly as she says but it would be troublesome to walk through the entrance even though I can use transfer magic right.

In the first place,

I dont want anyone to know that I am here.

Then why dont you just use illusion magic?

.

You unexpectedly hate doing troublesome things huh.

Olivier opens the door to Finnes room with a smirk.

Inside, she is waiting for me.

Finne-sama told me that she would like to talk to you alone, you know.

I see. Will that be fine with you?

I will believe in the little common sense you have okay.

It was a little unpleasant how she said it but this is not the time to mind about that now.

I immediately entered the room and erected a barrier.

Then, I called out to Finne who was in the center of the room.

Its been a while huh. It seems that I caused quite a lot of trouble for you.

No, this much is nothing at all. Good morning, Al-sama. I am glad that you have safely woken up.

Saying so, Finne smiles and bows at me as usual.

While smiling at her, I sit down on a chair.

Finne tried to prepare tea for me with a practiced hand but I stopped her.

Dont mind the tea. I cant drink it now after all.

You cant remove it?

Theres no loss in being cautious. I havent heard that those guys are at the headquarters but they always act as they please. I dont know when or where they will show up.

By they you mean..?

The other SS-rank adventurers. No matter how powerful my barrier is, I dont think it would pose any trouble for them.

The barrier I erected here can prevent someone from entering the room and contain the sound inside the room but those guys can instantly destroy such a barrier.

I wouldnt have enough time to put on my mask if that happened.

We have to go that far?

Yes, we have to go that far. So treat me as Silver while Im here.

I understand. Then, Silver-sama, I will explain the current situations now.

Please.

Saying so, Finne started explaining.

To put it briefly, Clyde is the only ally we have in the council. Finne has asked to meet other council members but they all ignored her.

As expected huh.

I am sorry that I couldnt be of help..

Its not your fault. Dont apologize. You have already done enough. The reason why this inquiry has been postponed so far was all thanks to you.

However, I still couldnt provide you with any solution.

That is my job. Dont worry, I have a plan.

Dont tell meyou wouldnt say that you would quit being an adventurer right?

Finne nervously asked.

Since she knows my true identity, that option is possible from her perspective.

However, an SS-rank adventurer can not quit being an adventurer without a good reason.

Because we are too strong.

I will not do that. Rather, that option is impossible. An SS-rank adventurer is powerful enough to shake an entire nation. If I quit being an adventurer, every country will try to recruit me. But all SS-rank adventurers including me will not swear our allegiance to a nation. In that case, we would be recognized as an individual that is too dangerous to be left alone. For their countrys safety, they will put pressure on the guild and force them to recognize that person as a monster. We are actually more powerful than a dragon after all.

The reason why we can move freely is that we have the title of SS-rank adventurers.

It was because such a title will give the people peace of mind that we will direct our power toward the monsters. However, when that disappears, doubt will arise.

They will start to wonder if such power will be used against them someday. When it comes to that, its over.

It will spark the battle between SS-rank adventurers. Whatever the outcome may be, there is no doubt that it will change the entire continent.

Triggering such a stupid thing is out of the question.

Because you are too strong

Being an SS-rank adventurer is also something that signifies my strength. Because of my strength, this status guarantees my freedom and my support to the Adventurer Guild. However, the current council is frustrated at how we are being liberal about our freedom. Thats why they want to put a leash on me.

So the Council is acting so forceful because they are confident that you can not stop being an adventurer..is that right?

Yeah. As long as I am an Adventurer, I am inevitably influenced by the Councils decision. It would be hard for me to deal with this problem alone.

I see. If you can not deal with it alone, that means you will require the help of all five of you right.

Thats right. I dont want to but I will ask them for help. It is not like this is completely unrelated to them after all.

The council is certainly the top of the guild but SS-rank adventures also possess the same influence.

We can participate in the council meeting and we also have the right to vote.

It would be different if it is just me alone but the council would have to think first before earning the ire of all SS-rank adventurers.

They are aiming for me because they thought that I am relatively reasonable. However, the others are different.

They are people who can say that they will quit being an adventurer at the drop of a hat.

If I can have them on my side, I will be able to turn the tide.

The problem is.

It would be hard to find all of them.

Even the Adventurer Guild doesnt know where some of them are.

Moreover, I only have so much time to find them.

This is quite an unreasonable challenge.

Do you have any ideas where they might be?

Well, more or less.

Saying so I let out a sigh.

I dont mind finding them but meeting them is an entirely different matter.

Dealing with them is tiring after all.