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Volume 4 Chapter 73

King Glendale and My Brother
After winning this month’s match and successfully keeping our classroom, we held a victory party in Central Square as usual.
The following day I took Ryushin and Merdi to a fancy restaurant for dinner, and the days drifted by without a hitch.
And now, the wedding reception for me, Tina and Refa is to be held the day after next. I’m still at the academy today, but will return to my parents’ house tomorrow as the wedding reception will be held at Count Silveri’s estate.
Everyone in my class will be in attendance.
As I was in the middle of my preparation for my trip to my parents’ house in the morrow, a visitor arrived.
I happened to be near the front door and I answered.
「Oh, Haruto, it’s been a long time. Look how much you’ve grown」
「Eh, Your Majesty! 」
When I opened the door, it was the King standing there.
In a panic, I hurried to kneel.
I have met King Glendale before, from the time he was still a prince. My father, the Count, on several occasions took me with him to the Royal Castle.
「Halt, no need to be so stiff. Here, stand up. I was invited here by your brother」
「Been a while, Haruto, how have you been? 」
My older brother, Cain, revealed himself behind the king.
「Cain-niichan, it has been a while. I’m fine as you can see」
Kain as a member of the Order of the Knights has been preoccupied with various obligations these days, and we hardly have a chance to see each other.
「Anyway, Your Majesty. May I ask what brought you here in person? I would have come to you if you wanted to see me」
「I heard that the baby brother of our Guard commander is getting married. I came to offer my warm regards. It would be quite strange to summon you just to give you a pat on the back, don’t you think? 」
「Th, thank you very much」
Hm? Baby brother of our Guard commander?
Eh, does that mean—-
「Um…… Niisan is commander of His Majesty’s Guard? 」
「Yes, I have risen in rank」
「I hand picked him because he is close to my age and easy to talk to. And at the same time very competent, as well」
I was unaware that my brother had been promoted.
Last I knew he was just another member of the Order of the Knights. Now, I hear he has joined the Kings Guard and is even a commander.
To begin with, a great deal of experience and skill is required to be part of the country’s Knightly order. My brother does indeed possess the strength and skill with a sword and is generally an easy-going person. I had thought that someday he would become a platoon leader.
I’m amazed that he is now a Kingsguard captain.
「Congratulations on your promotion, niisan. You should have told me」
「Thanks. Sorry about that, I have been quite busy」
「I should be the one to apologize. Cain is a diligent man, he’s been working hard protecting me. Even when his younger brother is getting married he wouldn’t attend the reception」
「Eh, then……」
「Oh, so I had him escort me here instead」
Oh, that’s something.
I feel a bit, no, a lot sympathetic.
「Of course, this means I’ll be at the reception day after tomorrow」
「Eh? 」
「As a king it is my duty to celebrate such a momentous occasion, of my nobleman marrying the Hero Tina and the Princess of Alheim」
「Oh, is that so? 」
「No need to worry, I’ve already informed Count Silveri of my arrival」
Oh, god.
It seems that it’s official that King Glendale will be at the reception as well.
Our wedding banquet will be something of a spectacle.
「What’s the matter, Master Haruto? Ah, Your Majesty」
Tina came to see how things were going. She is also acquainted with King Glendale.
「Oh, Tina. You look as radiant as ever. Congratulations on your engagement to Haruto. I’m happy that a hero of your stature is going into union with one of my people」
「Thank you very much」
Tina bowed deeply.
Rifa showed up amidst this, also coming to check on me.
「Haruto-sama, who are these people? 」
「This gentleman is our country’s king, Glendale. And the one in the back is my brother」
「Oh my! I am Rifa, former second princess of the Kingdom of Alheim」
Rifa curtsied.
As expected of one who was raised royalty.
She looked dignified.
「Yes, I am King Glendale. I heard that Alheim was attacked by Aplystos the other day, I am glad it did not turn out to be anything dire」
「Thank you for your concern. We were assisted by Haruto-sama, Tina-san and everyone from Ifrus Magic Academy」
「I see. The King of Alheim once gave me a leaf of the World Tree as a token of his gratitude and friendship. I hope to continue our good relationship with Alheim as a nation」
「Generous of you, Your Majesty」
「Halt you have done well. Make sure to make Rifa happy so we can maintain a good relationship with Alheim」
「Yes, I will」
Having said all he came to say, the king returned to the castle with his Guard.
Cain stayed behind to talk with me some more before he returned.
Despite him being the King’s bodyguard, the King ordered that he stay behind so we can talk a bit, this was supported by the rest of the Guard. So he did.
I showed Kain to the reception room.
「Hmm, what’s this? 」
Shiro was sleeping on the sofa in the reception room.
I hadn’t seen him at all since morning, but here he is.
「It’s out pet, Shiro」
「Something tells me that’s not a regular dog…… Is it perhaps a divine beast? 」
What, he can tell?
Come to think of it, my sister, Char, has a cheat skill like mind-reading, so it is no surprise that Kain, who is presumably more gifted than her, also has some special skills.
「Niisan, can you see auras or something? 」
「No, it’s more of an intuition」
「…… A skill? 」
「Oh! How did you know, Haruto? Yes, it’s a skill called super intuition」
He actually does possess a cheat skill.
What’s with the Silveri family?
Looks like even my elder brother has some special ability as well.
「My lord, tomorrow’s wardrobe is — I see you have a visitor」
Yoko, who was looking for me, came into the reception room.
「Ni, the nine-tailed fox!? Why is a being from the demon tribe here? 」
Incredible, this super intuition skill is something else.
He instantly uncovered Yoko’s true identity.
「Niisan, it’s okay, he’s my familiar」
「What, what are you talking about!? He’s a nine-tailed fox! 」
I guess he won’t believe me that easily……
「「Haruto-sama, about tomorrow – oh, we beg your pardon」」
Mai and Mei also came into the reception room at an inopportune time.
「Two Higher Spirits as well!? What the hell is going on here!?」
I explained to Cain how our family had grown.
Of course, I came clean about everything; it would be pointless to try to hide anything when he has Super Intuition.
When I told him about me being a reincarnated person, Cain seemed to already be aware of it thanks to his Super Intuition.