After a black hole appeared above the campus, the next day, I come to the Royal Castle to have an audience with His Majesty the King .

Many people seemed to witness the black sphere that floated yesterday, even though it vanished immediately, it causes an uproar in the royal capital .

A knight dispatched to investigate at the academy, and I was questioned . Of course, I emphasize that Prince Edwin is the one who was responsible .

Not only the prince and the principal, but the teacher and the students who see that also get questioned .

Wearing school uniforms seems an acceptable dress code for an audience . It appears to get the same treatment as formal wear like a military uniform .

When the heavy door of the audience chamber opened, the guide knight was urging me to enter .

In the back of the chamber, paved with red carpet and decorated with luxurious furniture, sat a good-looking middle-aged man . The Queen sat next to the King, and around them were the leaders of the country .

I know information about major noble, but I dont know who they are because I cant match the name with their face .

I went inside the audience chamber and gave a courtesy; His Majesty calls out .

Yumiela Dolknes, raise your head .

When I raised my head, his Majesty continued to speak .

I know what happened at the academy . It seems that my foolish son and the academy teachers have behaved impolitely . Please forgive me, Lady Yumiela .

His Majesty apologizes with a slight bow that caused the audience chamber in an uproar . I never thought I would receive an apology from his Majesty .

N-no . His Majesty shouldnt apologize

I did something outlandish and caused trouble for those around me . Im sincerely sorry .

When I apologized in a hurry, his Majesty said in a gentle voice .

Please raise your head, Lady Yumiela . At the entrance ceremony, there were many ways to check your level, whether using physical strength or magic .

I think its unfair to denounce it with a one-sided decision .

But, its hard to believe that such a delicate young lady is level 99 . Some of my men are suspicious .

Therefore, Im going to let Adolf make the judgment . Everyone will have to accept his words .

Declared his Majesty, a big man as old as his Majesty step forward .

He is Adolf, the Commander of the Knights, praised as the strongest in the kingdom . If Im not mistaken, hes level 60 . Considering the suitable level to fight Demon King in the game is 60-70, he is strong .

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He pulls his sword in silence as he stands in front of me, and swing the sword sideways aiming at my neck . Eh, suddenly?

Is it okay to fight back? I feel bad using magic in front of the king without permission . His Majesty never told me to fight back or defend against the attack .

I shouldve moved out of the way, but I must not jump backward . And I should avoid running out of the allowed movement range at the audience chamber .

At that moment, I thought quickly and bowed deeply to evade Commander Adolfs attack . The sword sweeps over above my head .

No one in the Knights can deal with the blow . Moreover, you can maintain your composure to think quickly and evade it . I have no doubt her level is real .

Said Commander Adolf, he didnt notice the loud surrounding when he swings the sword .

Please forgive me, Lady Yumiela . Its shameful to launch a surprise attack as a knight, but I cant go against his Majestys order .

I can only hear Commander Adolf apologized .

It seemed like he acts on his Majesty order .

His Majesty was scheming to lull me in a sense of security, and his men will do the dirty work . Hes using the apology at the start to make me more receptive to the conversation .

Forgive me for the unexpected, Lady Yumiela . Im glad you didnt get injured .

Then, can you show me your magic? I dont mind if you use these small things .

After Commander Adolf returning to his Majestys side, he asked her to demonstrate her dark magic .

Hai, excuse me .

Contemplating what kind of magic that didnt affect the surrounding area, I cast Shadow Lance .

When several shadow lances jumped out of my shadow, the surroundings began kicking up a fuss .

Woah, its the rare dark magic . Is the dark attribute dangerous?

An older man in a robe answered his Majestys question .

Dark attribute is an attribute similar to the other four basic attributes or light attributes .

It is unusually strong . Its weak against the light attribute, but its formidable against the basic four attributes .

Its all depending on how you used it .

Dark magic also used by high ranking monsters . Isnt that bad?

There are monsters who able to manipulate the four basic attributes, even light attributes mentioned in the existing literature . But Im not sure about the authenticity .

It seems like many people have lousy prejudice against dark attribute users because theyre rare .

Well, people are afraid of unusual and unknown things . Maybe its the same reason why they seemed to despise black hair .

We could hear His Majesty and the Grand Wizard talking to each other . I wonder if they are having this conversation for my sake .

In this world, dark magic and black hair are having the worst image . So, I feel grateful .

Lady Yumiela has reached the worlds remarkable height . How splendid .

I want to ask about the process that brought you to this achievement .

His Majesty seemed interested in the method that I use for leveling up . Maybe it might affect national power . I dont think its a useful reference because I did nothing special?

Im not doing anything special . I just keep defeating the monsters .

I had been fortunate enough to deal with magic since level 1 .

Was there a teacher?

No, I taught myself . At first, I went to the forest in our territory to defeat monsters . When Ive grown accustomed to the forest, I continued to dive into the dungeon .

Dungeon? Was there a dungeon in the Dolknes territory?

There is a dungeon where many dark attribute monsters appear . Its not popular because it puts the four basic attributes at a disadvantage .

Ive never seen someone inside the dungeon .

It was a bonus stage for the heroine in the game .

There is no teacher? Dont you have combat training?

Yes . I thought that raising my level and defeating monsters would be better than doing combat training .

A-ah, really?

For some reason, the mood plummet . Theres a theory in this country if you train enough, you will be able to fight monsters .

Did no one ever stops you because its dangerous?

Ah, Im afraid I was sneaking out of the residence without permission

They didnt realize it because Im always home when my private tutor came .

Your parents ah, forgive me .

He remembered my parents never leave the capital, and I can see his pitiful gaze . But it was enjoyable and fun .

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Theres something particular that I did oh, I wear growth charm .

Charms are equipment that can have various effects . Growth charm has the effect of doubling experience .

You can buy this item after you defeated the demon king in the game but was sold generally in stores .

You didnt bring protection charm?!

Charms can affect each other, and sometimes it wont work if you have more than two .

A protection charm has the effect of preventing a single, fatal attack . Its useful but rarely used in the game .

It was the most expensive thing in the store .

O-oh, and I also used a monster summoning flute .

Monster summoning flute is an item that forces the monster to encounter .

It was different from the game because the monster didnt always appear when you walked around, its handy .

Adolf, can you follow that method?

Im not willing to part with my protection charm when Im alone blowing the monster summoning flute, its terrifying .

His Majesty and Commander Adolf are looking at my way .

Thats regrettable that you can only level up with average efficiency . I rarely brush with death .

Clearing his throat in a stuffy atmosphere, his Majesty opened his mouth .

Yumiela Dolknes . I want you to wield your strength as this kingdoms sword .

Yes, your Majesty . As one of your Majestys faithful subjects, I will serve as this kingdoms shield .

I nodded my head in acceptance of his Majestys order, but I slightly changed my words .

Its my declaration of intent that I wont be a human weapon that will invade the foreign kingdom .

Lets working together exerting our power in case of national danger .

I had the peace of mind that his Majesty acknowledged and accepted my intention .

I would like to reward you for your unprecedented achievement . You may freely speak if you wish .

I will prepare the peerage, territory, and national grade treasure . And a proof the royal family welcoming you .

The audience chamber descent into chaos over his Majesty generosity .

Im probably being tested . Is the thing I want money, prestige, or marriage to the prince?

Im grateful for the unexpected rewards .

I wish for a peaceful life . If the kingdom and the people around me are living in peace and had enough food, clothing and shelter theres nothing I wished more than that .

Ill do my best in my endeavor for your peace .

But you have no desire . You can say if you have something else you want, Ill make the arrangements .

His Majesty seemed happy with my answer and oozed this small bitter atmosphere .

He probably worried that no chain ties me to the kingdom .

Thats right if theres something unpleasant happened Im planning to run out of the kingdom .

I left the audience chamber when my audience with the King finished .

The tension is no joke . But I was relieved that I was able to speak to your Majesty .

I had the assumption that his Majesty would one-sidedly decide whether I join the war or not . If that happens, I will run away with all my might .

The knight still guides me on my way back, but it seemed we took a different path from where I came .

I asked the knight who was going farther and farther into the palace .

Ano, it looks like were going in a different direction from the exit

Yes, Her Majesty invited Lady Yumiela to the royal tea ceremony .

It seems that I cant get back from the palace yet .