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His first match after officially joining the Blade Helmet Knightclub was against me.

O-Oh...

...What happened?

That's why he refuses to talk to anyone about his debut battle.

It's all in the past, though... There is always a winner and loser in knight sports... He doesn't care about me.

...Mr. Tytus seemed to recognize Margaret.

Yep. The three members of Blade Helmet Knightclub, including him, tried to encircle Margaret during the melee, but ended up getting annihilated instead. Who would accept such an outrageous thing?

I-Is Margaret so merciless?

Margaret was very young back then.

...What was she thinking?

What do you mean?

I remember that she hated knight sports more than anything, right? There was a time when I even thought that she was just like Uncle Młynar...

But in the end, she still went and became a competition knight, and even became the Radiant Knight...

...I don't know what she was thinking either. But she should be more aware than most what the knight sports represent.

Even so, she still went, and climbed to the peak.

At the very least, there were quite a few people who fervently admired Margaret and were inspired by her to become knights, including me.

Ehehe...To be honest, that was part of the reason for me too...

Who knows, maybe the reason she became the champion was to get a few more Zofias and Marias.

Is that it?

I don't know either.

I wonder if she's living well, at that Rhodes Island place...

Ahh—!

Wh-What? Don't surprise me like that...

Th-There's a notch on my blade...

Ugh... You haven't been able to properly maintain your weapons, so it's not surprising that it ended up like this.

Can you deal with it yourself?

*Sigh* Maybe, if I could borrow Master Kowal's workshop...

What's up, V? Focus on driving. Don't make me get out and call a taxi.

I'm just thinking about those two squirrels... If you get out now I swear I'll run you over.

...Those Infected, huh.

That day we almost got into a fight. Those people outside... could they have been?

Most likely.

Have they set their sights on Maria as well? Why?

...You're overthinking it.

Is it gonna rain the day after tomorrow?

Cloudy.

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It's me. The spokesman incident is over——

......Platinum.

...Who are you? I'm looking for the director...

Doesn't matter. You should have received the authorization code for this terminal.

Since you know about this channel, you aren't one of the two Lazurites. So...

Just keep your suspicions to yourself and refrain from looking too hard.

What I am saying next will be between the 'Armorless Union', and nothing to do with the 'directors'.

......Alright.

A squad of campaign knights crossed into the Twilight Wood in secret. This went unnoticed by the General Chamber of Commerce, so it likely has something to do with the Radiant Knight.

Silverlance...?

The Lazurite will take full responsibility for this matter, don't trouble yourself.

Haah? Since when are they so responsible?

Your mission is to monitor the Radiant Knight in their stead.

The Radiant Knight... that's a pain.

——So they've got an even bigger pain over there?

Still unclear. The ripples from a single stone spread far. The return of the Radiant Knight has brought us a lot of trouble... In fact, we're devoting too much of our attention on her.

...One more thing.

No matter what, do not take action against the Sarkaz with the Radiant Knight.

Those two Sarkaz... You seem to know a lot about them.

The Confessarius and the Radiant Knight also belong to another 'company.' Will this matter be so simple...? I'm not sure.

Just handle your own tasks properly and don't mess up like before.

We'll be busier.

Ahh... It's the phone again... Are they looking for Mr. Czarny?

But Mr. Czarny... has been gone for a while.

...Hello?

The spokesman?

Ah, no. Sorry, Mr. Czarny is currently——

Wh-what?

I dialed the spokesman's number, and you answered.

Therefore, you are the spokesman.

Huh? Wh-what? I don't understand——

Name.

Me......?

Name.

Err, please call me Malkiewicz. I used to work for Słoma Food Company, until Mr. Czarny invited me to work with him...

S-Sir? Is Mr. Czarny——?

Good day, Mr. Malkiewicz.

Ah, sorry, Miss. I thought that——

I am the Director and CEO of Słoma Food Company, you should be familiar with my voice. Mr. Malkiewicz, you are now officially dismissed.

Huh?

From now on, you no longer belong to the Słoma Food Company, nor the Mieszko Group——Please keep in mind at all times that you are representing the General Chamber of Commerce.

When the Major ends, you may choose to stay or leave. You will be generously compensated based on your performance.

Right now, there are three tasks waiting for you. You have no right to question them.

Firstly, ensure the smooth continuation of the Major. This is of the utmost importance.

Secondly, guide the public opinion regarding the Radiant Knight and related matters. We are not asking for 'damage control', what we want are 'benefits' on top of that.

Thirdly, some contacts from the Armorless Union will be arriving at your location within three minutes. Supervise them as they carry out their duties. If there are any issues, report directly to the General Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors.

Wait...! I don't want to be...!

Is there anything you wish to say? Spokesman Malkiewicz?

I-I don't think...

No, I... I understand...

Very good. I wish you the best of luck.

Haa... A dream... This is definitely a dream...

I heard the good news. Czarny's authority has been completely transferred to you, Spokesman... Malkiewicz, right?

What do we do next? You might need a minute. I don't mind taking a break.

I-I don't understand. Why me...?

Wait, wait. Aren't you the same, Platinum? Why did you allow yourself to be pushed into this position? What should I do...?

Who knows? Maybe they just wanted to see someone become as nasty as they are.

Don't think too much when you're in Kazimierz.

But... Just look at me... I can't even afford a decent suit. I...

Right, Mr. Czarny must have arranged some tasks for you. You should know what the Armorless Union is doing——

No idea.

Eh...?

I only know what I'm doing.