Chapter 27

I revised the last part of the previous chapter around midnight on Friday.

I changed the sentence "Snail became a dragon, then a tree, then a house" to the more appropriate "Snail became a dragon, then a tree, then an apartment complex." I apologize for the inconvenience.

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"---Amazing! My dear ally, you are truly the hero of the nation!!!"

"Hmm, I am honored by your praise, Duke Hohenheim."

A few days after saving the country from the evil magician Snail Jango, I was in a room at the Baybalon Castle, being lavishly praised by Duke Hohenheim!

You see, Rize saved the country! If things had continued as they were, the fake dragons would have definitely attacked other territories, leading to irreparable consequences!

To prevent that... sigh~ I am truly a messenger of peace. The people of the Jango territory are praising me as "Hero-sama!" and "Savior-sama!" I'm flattered! Born of a virgin birth, Rize is truly something else.

"So, Duke, about the handling of the Jango territory..."

"Hmm, I will leave it to your discretion! Also, the king has already heard of your heroic deeds. He has requested that you come for an audience in a month."

Oh~ Rize's competence has finally reached the king! Yay! An audience with the king!

As I was inwardly grinning, Duke Hohenheim suddenly had a mischievous look on his face.

"Hehehe... When the king learns that the man granted an audience owns 'this castle,' what will that arrogant king think...!"

Eh, he'll be pleased, right?

I just copied the design of the royal castle and changed the color, showing utmost respect! He'll definitely think I'm a passionate fan!

Ah, and Uncle Hohenheim, just because you're from a ducal family and related, you shouldn't call the king "arrogant king," you know?

"Duke, you should be more careful with your words. You must always show respect to His Majesty..."

"Hahahahaha! Indeed! But I have already told them that you 'show strong respect and a very obedient attitude towards the royal family.' You should be able to meet the king without any issues."

Oh! To transmit my loyalty to the royal family so straightforwardly and truthfully—Uncle Hohenheim, you're the best!

I'm so happy! For a low-ranking lord of Baybalon to have a face-to-face meeting with the king, I'm sure my ancestors are shedding tears of joy from beyond the grave!

I'm really grateful to Snail, who turned into some strange dangerous creature! Thanks for becoming my achievement!

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Ah, right! I just had a great idea!

"...Duke Hohenheim, may I make two proposals?"

"Hmm, go on."

"First, how about we throw a party to celebrate my achievements? We can invite the nobles of this region.

And second, how about we invite His Majesty to that party?"

"Muu!? In addition to the other nobles, you want to invite the king to 'this castle'!?"

Exactly, I think it's a great idea!

Originally, I built this castle to gather the nobles and show them the merits of Baybalon. I was planning to invite them whenever there was an opportunity, and if the king could come too, the benefits of Baybalon would spread throughout the country! More tourists would come! Yay!

Then I wouldn't have to go to the capital to meet the king, and I'm so smart!

"Duke, please convey this to His Majesty: 'I would like him to see the current state of Baybalon with his own eyes.'"

"Hmm... Ah, I see... Very well! I will follow your advice, trusting in your exceptional intellect!"

Indeed, Uncle Hohenheim has a good eye! He's nothing like my idiot father who said, "You're less intelligent than a snail" (self-measured IQ 9999)!

Hehehe, I can't wait for the party! I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out!

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I apologize for the delay in posting!

After saying things like "I want to show this novel to elementary school students," "I want to engrave it in the hearts of innocent children," and "I want to read it to kindergarteners to improve their moral values," I actually received an offer for publication!!!

Yay! The editor has a good eye! My IQ 9999 is definitely not wrong!

All of this is thanks to your support! I look forward to your continued evaluations and feedback!