How to Live as a Knight After the Ending - Chapter 55



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Episode 55. Ranking

Seren internally denied her thoughts.

‘Hey, it must be just a mistake.’

Not only has he rolled around on this floor, but his past is also unclear, and he is a man who is known by all as the strongest problem solver due to his power.

It’s embarrassing to compare a newcomer who just entered the industry to someone who is already being lumped into the standard of a problem solver.

Seren thought to herself that she had gone too far.

‘Of course, if it’s enough to make you think like this, then there must be something there.’

The attitude you’ve shown so far and even the successful request you made the other day.

Although Ossian is a newcomer, his skills are definitely something to be acknowledged.

‘I know his skills. I know that, but what about his character?’

The problem-solving industry has always been a merit-based industry.

As long as you have the skills, there is a pervasive atmosphere in which people are tolerated no matter how bizarre their personality is or how illegal they are.

Seren didn’t like it very much.

One thing Seren has learned for sure while working in this industry is that

The thing about talented, young problem solvers is that they are usually either very quirky or very unscrupulous.

‘At first glance, he seems like a young master from a wealthy family.’

He is not a nouveau riche, but rather a high-ranking nobleman with some history and reputation.

A calm attitude, pursed lips, and even serene eyes that don’t seem particularly agitated when they see you.

He looked like a handsome man who had put all his effort into sculpting.

Or maybe it’s a famous painting that the artist painstakingly created with every stroke of the brush.

An appearance that doesn’t feel real even though it’s right in front of you.

It was the expression on his face that put the finishing touches on it.

No emotion is shown.

Even though I was intentionally appealing to my femininity, there was no response at all.

It’s not that I’m intentionally not showing it, it just means that I have no interest in this area in the first place.

Seren was impressed by it, but her pride was hurt inside.

“So, do you have any questions? I can answer anything.”

“Anything?”

Seren whistled inwardly as she saw the reaction to those words.

Yeah, I guess I can’t help but react when it comes to this.

“Yeah, whatever.”

“then.”

Ossian stared at Seren and asked.

“How strong are you here?”

“Uh, yeah?”

Seren’s voice trembled at the question being so out of the ordinary.

I looked into Ossian’s eyes, wondering if he was joking, but I still couldn’t figure out what he was thinking.

Considering the attitude you showed, it seems like you’re asking seriously.

‘Hey, is this your normal personality?’

Seren rolled her eyes and asked Ronan.

Ronan nodded slightly at the sight.

This is true.

Seren smiled broadly, thinking that Ronan had brought another interesting new recruit.

“It would have been nice if you had asked a little more private questions, but that’s too bad.”

“I’m not interested.”

“… … Oh, really?”

Is it really necessary to say something so blunt?

Seren pouted slightly, as if she was slightly offended, but she answered the question Ossian had asked her just now faithfully.

“You asked me how strong I am? Don’t you know just by looking at my abilities?”

Seren’s figure disappeared as if melting into thin air.

Seren, who had been standing there until just a moment ago, disappeared as if she had become a mirage.

Ossian’s eyes narrowed.

It’s clearly a stealth ability, but no trace of it is detected.

The first thing that could be discovered was that Seren used her powers lightly.

‘It’s a technique I’ve never seen before. It’s different from the unique stealth used by thieves. But it’s not magic, and it’s not some lost ancient sorcery.’

All the knowledge that existed in the game came to mind, but none of it had anything in common with Seren’s abilities.

This is a new type of ability that has emerged in a changed world.

It is invisible, has no smell, and has no sign of anything being there.

At that moment, when he thought that Ronan was definitely worthy of being brought in with such abilities, Ossian’s hand moved on its own.

widely.

“Huh?”

Seren’s eyes widened as she saw the hand that was about to stab Ossian’s cheek being caught.

Ossian, who was holding her hand, was also secretly embarrassed.

‘what?’

Something stung my cheek and I couldn’t help but raise my hand.

Then, Seren’s hand was grabbed.

“Wow, the newbie feels really good?”

Seren said with a smile, but her gaze towards Ossian became even more serious.

It was at first that I realized that my discovery was not a mere coincidence.

“But how long are you going to hold me? I don’t mind the hot advances of a handsome man, but my wrist is starting to hurt as I’m holding on.”

“……okay.”

Ossian let go of his hand.

“As you can see, this is my ability. It’s not really useful in combat.”

Seren shrugged and said.

Ossian didn’t take that answer at face value. Her stealth was certainly a remarkable ability, and it alone could have been used to replace most things.

Should I call it intuition or instinct?

I had a gut feeling that there was more to Seren Gracia than just her abilities.

“So you’re the second in line in this office?”

“Me? Ahaha. Thank you for thinking so highly of me. Sorry, I’m number three.”

Seren speaks while spreading out three fingers.

“It’s the third time.”

“There are two more above me. And Dioranne and our little Lorraine here are number five and six.”

“Then I’ll be the 7th.”

That means there are three more people who have not yet been identified.

Seren also possesses quite a special ability, and I wonder who the number one person in this office is.

‘There’s also the option of asking Ronan right away.’

If it were Ronan, he would probably smile and tell me to meet him in person.

So I decided not to ask.

It wasn’t my taste to force answers, and it wouldn’t be a bad idea to leave such curiosity for later fun.

“Oh, the omelette is cold.”

Lorraine’s words made the group realize belatedly that they were already eating.

“Huh?”

Seren winked and stuck out her tongue, realizing that she had interrupted his meal.

“I’m sorry, guys~.”

When you say that with such a shameless smile on your face, it’s hard to argue with you.

“I will first discuss the request further with Seren.”

Ronan got up from his seat and headed to the second floor.

Seren naturally followed Ronan up the stairs.

Just before disappearing down the stairs, Seren glanced at Ossian, then waved her hand with her eyes wide like crescent moons.

*

widely.

As the door to Ronan’s office closed, Seren opened her mouth.

“What is that?”

Ronan, who knew who Seren meant by that, could only smile.

“Are you surprised?”

“I was surprised and saw through my hiding. The first time, I hid just enough to play a prank, so I had a good feeling and could have been caught. But the next time, I was being sincere.”

I did that and got caught.

Of course, Ossian didn’t react properly until the finger touched his cheek.

But almost at the last moment, he grabbed her hand with a movement that was almost like a flash.

Even though I hadn’t gone out of hiding just before.

“I heard that you’re a mutant with enhanced physical abilities, but even so, aren’t your senses just a little too sharp? Something feels off.”

“I think so too.”

“And besides, it’s not just about strengthening your body, you’re also pulling out some strange things from the sword?”

“He said it was starlight.”

“The past is unknown, and it was said that he suddenly appeared in Tirna.”

The smile disappeared from Seren’s face.

“Isn’t it dangerous?”

“… … .”

Ronan’s squinted eyes stared at Seren.

Although his expression was the same as usual, his faint eyes contained a reproachful feeling as if asking what he was talking about.

“I’m not just saying this in vain. Your past is so clean that it’s almost too much. If you have that level of skill, you’ll be talked about no matter where you are.”

“There are more than a few people like that in this city.”

“Even considering that, it’s strange. Maybe that kid came from [the White House]… … .”

“Seren Gracia.”

For the first time, Ronan called Seren by her name without formality.

Seren’s mouth, which was about to say something more about Ossian, automatically closed.

“Any further remarks will be taken as a sign of distrust in my judgment.”

“……Sorry.”

It was Seren who raised the white flag.

“I didn’t do it on purpose. I was just a little confused. My hiding was discovered by a rookie who just became a troubleshooter.”

“I understand.”

Ronan nodded again with a smile on his face.

“I was honestly very surprised about that part, too.”

Ronan had no idea how surprised he was when Ossian took Seren’s hand.

Ronan was the one who knew more about Seren’s abilities than she did.

Seren’s stealth is so good that she has a history of not being detected by the detection spells of 5-star or higher magicians.

Considering that a 5-star wizard’s detection is capable of detecting even ants underground, this is an unbelievable level.

It was unbelievable that Ossian noticed it.

“You were surprised? You didn’t even blink an eye?”

“It’s true.”

“lie.”

“Oh, oh. You don’t understand my true feelings. I’m so upset.”

“If you want to comfort me, then that’s fine.”

It’s true.

Ronan was truly saddened by the fact that his sincerity was not reaching others.

Even if Lorraine is like that, Seren is someone I’ve known for a long time.

“You don’t have to worry too much about Mr. Ossian.”

“… … I see. I guess I was a bit overly sensitive.”

“I understand. To that extent, what Mr. Ossian shows is so out of the ordinary.”

The story about Ossian ends here.

If Ronan had decided to trust Ossian, then Seren had nothing more to say.

It was a compromise that was possible because they were bound by a relationship of trust, rather than a simple problem solver and mediator.

“How are other people doing?”

“Haven’t you heard the news?”

“Isn’t there someone in front of me who knows more about the news than I’ve been hearing lately?”

“Well, it’s the same. The old man is out exploring the wilderness, and that rich guy is wandering around as usual. The spoiled brat just got a job? Considering his personality, he’ll probably come back after destroying everything.”

“I’m glad everyone is safe.”

“Aren’t they the kind of people who wouldn’t die even if you dropped them in the middle of the desert? By the way, have you heard the news?”

“What do you mean?”

Seren looked at Ronan with a secretive gaze.

“They say the Kingdom of Charles II is sending an envoy to Tirna.”

“Kingdom of Charles… … .”

Ronan frowned slightly as he recited the name of the kingdom.

“The delegation doesn’t seem like such a strange thing. But if you’re talking like this, is there something else going on?”

“They say you’re quick as a ghost.”

Seren sat sideways on the sofa and put her legs on the armrest.

“You know that the Charles Dynasty is not on good terms with Tirna? The absolute monarchy finds the free city unpleasant and even hates it. That’s why the diplomatic missions sent up until now were just for show.”

“Yes, I did.”

“But this time, things are a bit different. I heard that the royal family is included in the delegation sent from the Kingdom of Charles.”

Ronan’s eyes furrowed at those words.

“Royalty, you say?”

“Yes. Of course, he’s not that great, he’s at the very bottom of the hierarchy. Even so, sending bloodlines means that the kingdom is trying to change something different from usual.”

Seren took a letter out of her pocket and flung it at Ronan.

Ronan removed the seal from the letter that landed lightly on the desk and scanned its contents.

“Of course, I don’t know if the change is positive or negative.”

The photo enclosed with the letter included a picture of a small girl.

A descendant of the Charles I dynasty and currently last in line to the throne.

Princess Orlean, known as the doll in the cage.

Her coming meant that a fairly high-ranking official from Tirna was involved in this matter.

“… … It looks like there will be a lot of wind and rain in the city.”

I hope the storm passes safely.

Ronan couldn’t help but hope so.