Suddenly

Guided by the Prince, Squad Captain and the noble-like uncle, three knights (not the knights we were travelling with) followed behind me while pestering me to move faster.

I had to walk double the pace because of our large difference in height.

Id like to be treated a little more like a lady.

I was desperately following, to top it off, Im surrounded by tall men while walking (running), so because of that I couldnt understand where were headed.

Fortunately, from the lit up surroundings, I see were currently travelling through a large corridor somewhere.

Could these lights be lamps? The flames werent flickering and the brightness was uniform which was unexpected. Has it been created by something like a Magic Tool?[r1]

While I was having trouble grasping the situation, we arrived at our destination.

Since walking through the long passageway and climbing up two sets of stairs, roughly 20minutes have passed. As expected, I was out of breath after jogging the whole way.

When I looked up, an extravagant and large set of double doors was before me.

I dont know whats happening or where I am currently, it should be time someone said something about the situation, even a little bit is fine.

Its Sedrim, Ive just returned. Let me in.

The prince called out while facing the doors, then the large doors opened from the inside.

After seeing the Prince glance around, he entered into the room beyond the doors.

The Squad Captain and the noble-like uncle subsequently entered.

While worrying about what to do, a voice behind me whisperedEnter.

Its inevitable even if I stand here, so I entered obediently.

Once I entered the room, the sound of the doors closing behind me was heard.

For the time being I approached the prince to escape from the large men which surrounded me, I was surprised while surveying the room.

Prince, what is the situation?

A report on the completed bandit subjugation for father. This is necessary.

The Prince was approached by a whisper, and so he answered with those words.

Before me with an appearance in their forties sat on an extravagant chair, probably a throne, dressed in extravagant clothing and the top of his head a crown was placed, a man growing a moustache.

On his right, formally dressed in armor and a helmet, a man with a grim air with a sword on his back. Around 50 years old?

On his left, was the noble-like uncle who travelled together with us from the carriage not long ago.

Next to him, a man with a staff dressed in a robe.

Furthermore, several men that seem to be nobles are lined up to the left and right, on the sides of the walls formally dressed in armor and a helmet, with swords hung on their backs, several knights were lined up with spears in hand.

There were knights with similar appearances before entering the doors.

It looks like a scene of an audience room often seen in movies.

Why, why am I in such a place?

As I searched for an answer I looked to my side, the Prince and Squad Captain were kneeling.

Your order for the bandit subjugation has been completed, I have returned just now.

Saying so, the Prince and the Squad Captain lowered their heads.

While thinking whats up with that?, I gazed at the one sitting on the chair at the centre, perhaps this countrys King. That person

Well done returning. Most importantly youre safe. A

nd so, this girl is?

He asked a question whilst directing his gaze at me.

What a bitter voice.[r2]

This person is Sakura Fujino. I was saved when I was in danger during the subjugation. I brought her here to be rewarded.

The Prince answered.

Should I greet him too?

Fumu, It seems the Prince has been under your care, I would also like you to accept my gratitude.

As I was thinking about this and that, the King said some brief words.

Bewildered by this interaction, the grim faced knight next to the King suddenly shouted.

You! Kneel down! You are in the presence of the King![n1]

Whats with this all of a sudden. Suddenly being brought before the King without any explanation, the one whos bewildered is me, even shouting at me without hearing me out, Im a little irritated. Is this what you call a feeling of defiance? Arbitrarily declaring that just now, I want to oppose him. Im self aware of my bad habit

I dont mind. And so, as my gratitude to you, is there anything you wish for?

The King seems to have intervened.

Is he surprisingly open minded?

Since hes waiting for my answer, Id better reply.

No, theres nothing in particular that I want.

If possible, Id like to return to my original world, but even if I say that, it wouldnt come true.

Besides, if theres something I would take as gratitude that isnt too complicated, lets see.

Quickly bring an end to this so I can go search for an inn.

Uhm, Is that alright for me I wonder? Id like to return soon.

I heard the chime of the bell not long ago.

Judging from the time we arrived here, its 10 koku I think. So 8 oclock at night, right?[n2]

Itll be 8:30 if I can return to town right now, then Ill have to quickly search for an inn.

Im also hungry

When I looked at the prince, he seemed somewhat troubled, watching me with a bewildered expression.

Did I make a mistake?

However, even though the Prince is kneeling and Im standing, our eye level is still the same.

Just how huge are you? Is it okay to pick a little bit off for myself?

You! Kneel down! Lower your head! Are you a child that knows no manners?!

The Grim Knight starts yelling again.

This is quite troublesome

I at least, who was brought to this place without any explanation. I dont know what kind of person the one called the King is. Therefore Id be troubled if I were to lower my head all of a sudden to that King. I understand that he can move the country and should be respected, but currently thats all he is. In addition, a knight who starts yelling at someone without allowing them to explain has no right to talk about etiquette.

A person like you has no right to call me a child or say I have no etiquette.

Hmph, I answer while turning my head to the side. Ill decide who Ill respect with my own eyes.

What was that! Just because a child like you received an audience doesnt make you special! A child that came from who knows where! Ill toss you into prison!

I suddenly hear an angry voice in the vicinity, when I looked over surprised, the Grim Knight who was yelling earlier was approaching, stretched out his arm to seize me.

With a large build of approximately 2 meters he was swiftly approaching, I was surprised with his arm length, I promptly grabbed his arm and twisted it, and as his posture crumbled, I kicked the back of his knee and he lost his posture, drove my palm to the side of his jaw as his body fell.

After his posture collapsed, the attack made the Grim Knight stagger unintentionally, and fell on his back.

It was instinctively done as self-defence, although it was a beautiful hit on the jaw, it was a regular attack without any Ki put into it. Hes wobbling a bit it seems.[r3]

However, after being thrown down by child with a weak appearance, the Grim Knight got up with a bright red face.

You brat! I wont allow anymore!

The Grim Knight took action, drew the sword from his back and charged.

This guy sure has a considerably low boiling point.

Doing something like this so close to the King.[r4]

And also, child this, child that, so annoying. I wonder if I should get a little serious?

I cope with it while watching calmly.

The Prince and Squad Captain next to me tries to help, but they most likely wont make it in time since theyre currently kneeling.

The Grim Knight brandishes his sword in an overhead position with both hands. The opponent has his whole body concealed in armor so Ill be at a disadvantage if Im to attack normally.

Shifting my body to match the sword while its swinging down, I collected Ki in my right hand and follow the swords blade and shift its trajectory.

The moment the sword strikes the floor, I leap up using the hands gripping onto the sword as a stepping stone.

I grasped the opponents head with both hands so I wouldnt miss the impact, gathered Ki onto my knee and slammed it into his forehead with all my strength.

The attack seemed to be effective, the Grim Knight lightly flew off and collapsed. As expected, he didnt let go of his sword, is what I should be saying right?

I wonder if the collapsed Grim Knight has a concussion, hes not getting up.

For several seconds, no movement happened in the room, the Prince who came back to his senses

Arrest him!

Let out a shout, the knights who were by the wall removes the Grim Knights sword.

The Grim Knights concussion seems to have ended and stood up whilst staggering a little.

YOU BASTAAARD! ILL KILL YOU!

He can still talk.

Hes the one who started this though. Getting beaten at his own game, why is he angry? Im the one who should be angry.

Gildas! Stop, this is an order!

The King shouted

The violent Grim Knight = Gildas obeyed the order with a bright red face.

Gildas?

That name seems to be mixed in with my memories of my previous life.

Right, the last words I said in my previous life

(Gildas you)

Could it be

Grim Knight-san, is your name Gildas Somur Lambert by any chance?

He seems familiar when I look closely.

The one who responded was the King.

Indeed, that persons name is Gildas Somur Lambert but Sakura right? Do you know Gildas?

It appears Im right.

The enemy I met in my previous life

If Im not mistaken, Gildas was supposed to be 20 years old at the end of my previous life

The Gildas in front of me is around 50 years old Perhaps, not much time has passed since the end of my previous life? Approximately 20 to 30 years?

Itll be necessary for me to confirm this later.

Lets say 30 years, if we assume that, there should be people that know me from my previous life.

Right, because I was Sobule Kingdoms Royal Court Mage in my previous life.

For now, lets postpone confirming the current era

Right But the knowledge I have seems to be from a considerably long time ago. At any rate, he was the one who killed me in my previous life.

While surveying the interior of the room, theres things which appear in my previous lifes memory, also after hearing that, the Prince and the Squad Captain had a baffled expression, the other people had a whats this person talking about? type of expression judging from their face.

What are you saying! Your face doesnt resemble anyone I know!

Gildas shouts.

Settle down, Gildas. So, whats going on? Are you going to explain?

After being told off by the King, Gildas who was shouting became docile.

I understand. Please restrain him. Itll be troublesome if he starts rampaging again.

After saying so, Gildas got restrained.

Although Prince Sedrim and Squad Captain Rias knows already, I came here from a different world. A proof of the otherworld was shown at an earlier time, Prince Sedrim and Squad Captain Rias has an understanding of it. Isnt that right?

This part of the explanation will be lengthy, so I used these two people as verification instead.

Yes, she suddenly appeared from the sky during the bandit subjugation, Ive also received the object of evidence. I guarantee it.

Umu, me too.

Both the Prince and Squad Captain voice an agreement.

And so, as I mentioned before, I remember myPrevious Life. Previous Lifes Knowledgewould be more precise. My previous life has turned into knowledge. What kind of world I lived in, what I was doing, what kind of person I was, friends, acquaintances and so forth.

The moment surveyed the room, I met the Kings gaze.

My previous lifes name wasLyle Dist. I was Sobule Kingdoms Royal Court Mage.