Hard Work Will Never Betray Me - CH 85

” For the discovery and quick defeat of the demon, and for preventing the damage from spreading, Eberhard Karlheinz von Flensburg-Fahrenheit is given position of imperial knight and title ‘Comet’ ”

” I am deeply   pleased to receive such  honor.”

“I am very proud of our young hero, and I hope he will continue to serve the empire well”

“Yes. My loyalty belong to Your Majesty and the Empire.”

A few days after the defeat of the demons, I was summoned to the court.rt and given an audience with the emperor. I was given the position of imperial knight and the title “Comet”. What this meant was that I was recognized by the emperor as a “knight “who protects the country.

This was a great honor in the empire of Hailand. Not many people are getting imperial knights rank . It is an honor to be part of the Special Division, but to be appointed as an imperial knight is an even greater honor.

“Comet-dono. Take this.

At a sign from His Majesty, the Prime Minister put out the insignia that indicates that I am a knight.

“I accept it.”

This is the second insignia I possess. I’ve come a long way, to have two insignia at the age of 12.

This is how I became an imperial knight.

✳︎︎

“Halt is the best. Awesome”

“Iris is doing very well for her first battle.”

Mmm, our generation is excellent.”

‘Yes, they are. Though there are only two of them!”

Even after an incident like that, the mission is still a regular one. In the few days prior to today’s audience and the knighting ceremony, Iris and I were still working on various missions with General Eulenberg.

And today was a holiday. The ceremony was held in conjunction with it, so once the ceremony was over, all I had to do was go home and relax and enjoy myself.

“At your place so much fun ”

There was nothing to do when I returned home anyway. So, since I had some free time I invited Iris to my house for the first time.

“Well, I’ve only lived here a few days.”

“Are you not local ?”

“….., I guess you could say that.”

Heidburg is quite a city, but it is not as big as the biggest city in the Empire. It was a very delicate feeling that I could not deny clearly when I was told that I was no local.

“…… Yes, this is the Fahrenheit family’s mansion in the capital city .”

It”‘s big.”

“I think it’s a big one,” . I don’t want to say too much, because it might sound sarcastic, so I don’t mention it myself.”

“Halt, are you an aristocrat?:

“What ?　 I did not tell you that?”

“No, I didn’t know that. …… but it makes sense . I’ve seen things done by you that make you aristocrat ”

Is that so?　Well, there is no reason to hide it within the division”.

Though The actual identity of the comet is a secret.

Of course, it is only a matter of operating information to the extent that it can be traced in an instant if a person in that field seriously researches it, but in fact, there is nothing wrong with that. The reason I prefer to remain anonymous is because it would be troublesome if I were approached by a civilian on the street, not because there is any situation in which I would be in trouble if people knew about it. It’s like being a celebrity who doesn’t want to be the subject of roomers in a weekly magazine

“Should I use honorifics?　I don’t mind.”

“I don’t care . You should not addressing your peers with honorifics.”

Right , Hult is Hult. Nothing more, nothing less.”

What’s less than?

“Huh?”

I think I made a big announcement there, but Iris was Iris. It’s quite rare to have an friend who doesn’t change his or her attitude in this way.

I’m home. …… is awesome …….”

“”Welcome back, master. Eberhard.””

“Everyone.”

When I entered the mansion, I was greeted by a full house of servants. The stairs and walls were brightly decorated, transforming the interior into something more glamorous than ever before. It looked like a party hall.

Master Eberhard,” , “you have become an imperial knight. Congratulations on that All , we , servants extend their heartfelt congratulations.

Hendrik, the head butler, congratulates me on behalf of all the servants. Normally, Hendrik is a mature man who does not show his true feelings, but this time, he could not hide his overflowing joy.

I looked around and saw that the other servants were in the same boat. Although everyone had only gather , they were as happy to see me. Alice’s invisible tail was about to break into a thousand pieces. Maybe

she should learn to control emotions a little better. ……

“Congratulations, son . As a father, I’m proud of you.”

Hal, you’re a rock!　I think I’m going to pass out from joy!

“Dad, Mom.”

The parents, the siblings, Alisa Anthony , her husband, the servants from Heitburg, Lily and Mei, were all there.

Hal, you’re amazing!

“You’re the best, brother!”

You’re amazing!” “Anie, you’re amazing!”

” anie,!”

“Congratulations, Hal!”

Congratulations, Master Eberhard.

“Hal, you look great.”

“Hal, you’re so cool.”

Everyone is happy as if it were their own hapiness

Thank you, guys. I’m glad you guys are happy too. .　I’m sure you’ re all prepared for a party tonight, and everyone let’s have a blast all night long, even the servants!”

“Yeah!”

I, for one, would be glad to have a good time with everyone if they were to be so boisterous at a time like this.

“I’m sure you’ll enjoy it too, Iris-dono.”

Hendrik calls out to Iris, who is standing next to me.

“Is it all fine with you?”

Of course I am. You are a teammate of master . Eberhard, so please join us.”

” then. Then I’ll join you.”

After washing my hands and changing my clothes , I went to the hall. In the usually empty space, there were several large tables set up and a mountain of party food.

.”How did you prepare so much food?””

This is the cooks team’s efforts.

The cooks who work exclusively at the imperial residence lined up in rows with proud expressions on their faces.

“Thank you guys. I’m looking forward to trying it.”

When I told them so, they all looked happy.

Now that everyone is here, I would like to begin the party to celebrate the knighting of our own master . Eberhard .”

Hendrik, who had moved to the front of the hall before I knew it, was presiding over the party with his loudspeaker magical device.

“Before we toast, Master . Eberhardt would like to say a few words, so please listen attentively.”

I’m going to speak!?　I didn’t prepare anything .”

I think usually the star of the party speaks …….”

Iris unusually tweaked. …… No, well, that’s, true , I guess so. I don’t have anything in particular to say, and I want to eat quickly. Let’s keep it simple.

Eh, I’m Eberhardt, just as was said a bit earlier.”

The servants laughed and the place was filled with excitement when I said something I had heard before in my previous life.

They all laugh with a look that says, “No need for introduction, , we know who are you !” It was a standard thing that had been used in my previous life, but it seemed to be new in this world, and I was pleasantly surprised to receive such a response.

Thank you all for the celebration. I am very happy. …… I was knighted as an Imperial Knight and it is a great responsibility. I will do my best so that I will not be ashamed to be the master of all these people who love me so much .

When I said this, everyone applauded in unison. I never had so many people celebrate with me in my life, including my previous life, so it’s a strange feeling. I feel warm and embarrassed at the same time.

I’ve never had so many people celebrate with me in my life, including in my previous life. Let’s have a toast!　Everyone grab a glass.

……” Come on, people don’t like long speeches . Let’s have a quick toast!　Everybody grab a glass.”

“Then, let’s have a …… tost for my future success!”

「「「「Hooray ! 」」」」

It was quite embarrassing but I was the star of the party this time. so I don’t mind this much.

—- By the way, it was the first  time  when I drank in my life (including past life ) was very shocking. I drank until I was drunkenly crushed and had a hard time the next morning, but I had no way of knowing that at tiil then .