Chapter 39: To The Capital (2)

The bullies true level was obvious to Trike. No matter how much Trike specialized in archery, he was confident he could stomp any number of these chumps.

If he was still a mercenary, he would already have jumped into the fray and simply fled to another country. Now that he was a knight, he had no choice but to hold it all in.

The three briskly chose suitable uniforms and went to purchase them.

That will be 6 gold altogether.

Pardon?

Rick was astonished.

2 gold a piece. He had no idea that knight apparel was so expensive.

Though Milton had certainly given them enough funds, to Rick who had lived modestly within his means all his life paying for a single piece of clothing at this price made him tremble.

Isnt this almost as much as armor? What sort of cloth could possibly

Unable to wrap his head around the price, Rick asked the salesclerk doubtfully.

Is this price correct? A little expensive, no?

As soon as he said this

Puahahahaha!

The knights who were watching the situation unfold roared with laughter, as if they were watching a jester play a joke.

Expensive? Puaha a uniform thats barely two gold is expensive?

Im laughing so hard it hurts

Is it a specialty of the Southern knights to kill their enemies with laughter?

Rick turned beetroot red as they continued to deride him.

The salesclerk assured Rick in a down-to-business tone.

Sir, the prices of all our garments here are set beforehand.

I see. Ill buy this one.

Rick did not want to stay here any longer. He only desired to get what he came for and get out, fast.

Regardless, the capital knights continued their mockery of him from behind.

Are you sure you can afford that?

Im telling you in advance, but we dont accept bread or porkchops as payment like you do back home.

Hahahaha!

Rick purchased the clothes hurriedly, and the three of them made their way to the exit of this unpleasant space.

But the capital knights closed off their path, standing in front of Rick.

What are you doing?

Nah, its nothing Im just really curious about something. May I ask just one question?

I do not wish to answer.

Rick tried to turn them down and pass by, but the bullies blocked the store door and refused to step aside.

Move.

Rick firmly demanded, but they simply grinned and did not budge.

Rather

No no, you just need to answer my question.

Didnt I say to move?

Ill move as soon as you answer the question. Or you can scuttle off through my legs, if you want.

Something snapped inside Rick, and he felt a fiery rage he had never felt in his entire life. But along with that rage was also deep disappointment.

These guys are knights? These guys are the capitals knights that have received a complete education at an Academy?

Rick was a knight who hailed from a commoner background, but Sansen had drilled him since he was a boy to never tarnish the knights code.

Valor, sincerity, honor, etiquette, modesty, protecting the weak, and so on

The seasoned knight that was Sansen scrupulously focused on pruning his successors dignity and cast of mind just as much as their skills on the battlefield. Rick came to assume that all knights of this world were expected to behave that way.

So what was this?

Their behavior was no different than some local drunkards picking a fight.

He could not believe that such individuals were called knights in the capital.

Move. If you dont

Rick was about to explode, but

Rick.

Once again, he was held back by Tommy.

Tommy, how could you not even be mad?

Rick was about to vent, but Tommy stayed in front of Rick with a stern expression.

Did you forget why weve come here?

Ugh

Remembering their objective, Rick shut his eyes tightly. He himself could not care less about being punished for causing public disorder but they could not afford to ruin their lieges ascension ceremony.

Rick displayed the most patience he had ever mustered in his life, while Rick faced them instead.

I do not know what your question is, but things are starting to turn unpleasant so please move.

The instigator snorted and responded.

Its nothing, just that I heard an unbelievable rumor going around. Oh!Idont believe it, for one. I dont, but I cant help but think it may be the truth seeing how you folks behave.

Your opening is too long. Get to the point please.

Mmm, then if I were to say it straight, you blokes wouldnt come from a commoner background, would you?

and if we were?

At Tommys answer, his opponent caused a scene.

By golly! It was true?

Fair enough that you didnt go to an Academy, but common fish becoming a knight?

Unbelievable. What sort of unruly devildom is the South?

Rick and Trike ground their teeth as they were ridiculed.

These little shits really want to get some

Should I whoop them?

As the twos rage began to manifest into a