History of the Demon King (1)

Several days had passed since the Baron departed for the royal capital.

The Baron had asked Allen to stay by Cecil's side and protect her until he returned and the matter with Viscount Carnel was settled. Allen had readily agreed, and now spent most of his time in Cecil's room.

The Vice Commander of the Knights had accompanied the Baron as his escort to the royal capital. According to the Knight Commander, someone like Dugraha would never be able to defeat the Vice Commander.

The Knight Commander and several other knights were currently guarding the mansion.

The summoned beasts kept watch from the sky, using Hawk Eye during the day and Night Vision at night.

They were keeping watch, but Allen expected Viscount Carnel to have more pressing concerns. The viscount had no cards left to play. It was the Baron who could negotiate with the royal family and the nobles using the mining rights as leverage.

Since Allen was staying with Cecil, he had begun taking lessons alongside her. Tea and snacks were now served to him as well. He was a little disappointed that Cecil had been less prickly since they'd returned to the mansion.

Today, the Knight Commander told them that the lesson would be held there, and Allen and Cecil were shown to the third-floor meeting room.

"So we're having our lesson here today?"

"Because you said you wanted to learn about the Granvelle family's duties."...