Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
27. Shameful valor 3
“Your Highness, I have never once thought of you as …… a disgrace.”
He looked straight at Alexis, who was sitting in front of him. The crown prince of this country turned 16 this year, and although he looked mature, he still retains the appearance of a young boy. To Kevin, who was about eight years older than him, he still seemed like a child who needed to be protected.
Kevin nervously spun his words.
“ I was nineteen when I found myself in my first battle, and it was with a normal magical beast, not an even an undead one. It was the first time I’d ever seen one up close, it was so scary, I lost my balance right from the start and couldn’t stand up, so in the end I wasn’t able to do anything that day, I was carried home by my superior and …… washed my clothes by myself… ………”
shame gradually set in and his words trailed off. Chelsea, standing next to him, put her hand on his shoulder to comfort Him.
– I know what I say won’t be of any consolation to you,…
It had been about a month since Elliot had obtained the holy sword that Crown Prince Alexis paid a condolence visit to them on the battlefield. Naturally, no one would make fun of the disgraceful behavior of a boy who was a member of the royal family, and who was also the future king, on the battlefield, but behind his back, some of the knights were mocking him.
Kevin thought it was too vulgar, and so stupid. However, it is not uncommon to hear such unbearable words spoken in the absence of the person in question, just as a commoner might use poor language to vent their discontent with the ruling class in a seedy bar.
The more foolish a person is, the less likely they are to think twice about belittling someone with childish remarks.
In a different era, under an absolute monarchy, such abusive language toward royalty would not be tolerated. However, in the current state of affairs in this country, the government is not so aggressive that it would go after the words of those of the lower class.
What started as a minor taunting eventually grew and spread throughout the Order.
“But those guys are secretly disparaging His Highness more than necessary, out of spite and resentment.”
Alexis must have understood too, as he a wry smile in return.
“What do you mean by misplaced resentment?”
Amanda, who had been silently listening, leaned forward. She seemed to know what was going on, but she probably didn’t know the details.
“The reason is that His Highness refused to call that woman a saint. What a lame reason.”
“Oh, I see that makes sense . ……”
Alexis pouted, looking like a boy his age.
“…There were many clergymen and monks in that place. They were all of different ages and genders, but every one of them had long served their country and its people. To leave them aside and call an apprentice monk, who has not even been recognized by the church, a saint, ……. It’s tantamount to insulting everyone else there.”
Kevin nodded with a straight face. The boy had said nothing wrong.
Meanwhile, Amanda, cheeks flushed and eyes shining, places her hand on Alexis’s, which is placed on the table.
“Yes, as expected of my beloved Highness… But unfortunately, it is not uncommon for people to make a big fuss over a small matter and turn it into slander. I myself am often called arrogant and high-handed.”
Amanda then looked thoughtfully into the distance.
“Besides… there are those who intentionally instigate and take advantage of such situations. Those who have only poor words are more likely to be taken for a ride.”*
Hearing this, Alexis exhaled deeply and turned to Kevin.
“I know you’re different, so I’m going to tell you something. I just can’t believe that Emily, the novice monk, brought the holy sword to us. I’m even questioning the fact that it’s being praised so highly when there’s no proof of anything. It’s …… just that there are so many things about the Holy Sword that we don’t know much about, so it’s difficult to find evidence to the contrary…”
Silence descends for a while. Kevin agrees, but he can’t provide any evidence.
“…You were trying to encourage me earlier, weren’t you? Well, thank you. …I know this is a small as a token of gratitude, but I’ll tell you something. It’s about to be out in the open anyway, so it won’t be a problem if you find out a little earlier today.”
Kevin looked up at Alexis’ words.
“Sir Lionel, the former Knight Commander of the Kingdom, has resigned his position and returned to the North.”
“Huh……? Commander Lionel?! But, I thought, The subjugation is over…”
Kevin is shocked by this news.
Alexis’s expression turned grim and he looked Kevin straight in the eyes.
“I’m sorry to say that even as the crown prince, I don’t have all the answers to what’s going on. As I told you earlier, I am looked down upon. …… But I have a bad feeling about this. There is also the matter of miss Flora. If I find out anything, I will let you all know.”
Due to his position as a low-ranking knight, Kevin didn’t know much about the state of the battle or the details and results of the Knights’ operations. He clenched his fists on his knees to suppress the anxiety and agitation that was spreading in his chest
Tl note:
Misplaced resentment – Unjustified resentment through misunderstanding.