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Chapter277，Part2: 2 - Zero Knight Order

Chapter 277 Zero Knight Order

Part 2

What is required of the Zero Knight Order is absolute discipline. Aside from their ability, the Imperial Guards, who often work at the Emperor’s side, are obliged to fulfill his orders with a resolute attitude under any circumstances.

In that sense, Hugh was too light. He must be talented since he graduated from the academy at the top of his class. He was slender but had a good physique, had a fine face, and I heard that he was a bit flashy in his relationships with women.

He has probably been praised by those around him and has hardly ever fallen behind. In a sense, showing his boldness directly in front of my face, the leader of the Knight Order, is admirable, but unfortunately, for a while now, I have had enough of this boldness, probably because I have been dealing with 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 for some time.

What should I do? Franz stared at the rude junior for a while, but he eventually nodded heavily and said.

“Hmph…… I see. Well then, Hugh, I have a mission for you, the confident man that you are. You are to go to 《Infinite Variety’s (Senpen Banka)》 side and put your pride on the line by squeezing information out of him. Stay with him for a while and work with him. Don’t tell me you can’t do it?” (Franz)

Well, if you think about it in that order, it would probably not go well. In terms of age, Hugh and 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 are of the same age, but their experience, abilities, achievements, and everything else are too different. The position of being at the top of the academy is also useless in this situation.

In terms of boldness, that man who does his escort mission in a patterned shirt is far bolder and his relationship with women is also far more flashy as it seems that he owes a lot of money to his childhood friends. It makes no sense.

If there is only one thing that deserves recognition, it would be his fearlessness. If he can talk like that to Franz, the leader of the Knight Order, then he will not falter even against a Level 8.

Having one newcomer like this would not lighten the burden on Franz and his subordinates. Then it would be better for them later if they knocked that confidence out of him from the very beginning.

At Franz’s words, Hugh’s eyes widened for a moment, but he quickly made a thin smile. But his eyes were not smiling.

What lies in the depth of his eyes was――A burning ambition. A body and spirit full of vigor. Is this what youth is all about?

Hugh showed his thanks with respect and with a somewhat exaggerated motion.

“I humbly accept your order, “Commander Franz (Franz-Dancho)”. I, Hugh LeGrand, will do everything in my power to help you rest easy.” (Hugh)

“………… You can leave.” (Franz)

Hugh left the room with his back straightened. Franz looked at him with a frown for a moment, but quickly returned his gaze to the rest of his men.

There is no time to worry about the newcomer. Franz has a duty to fulfill the Emperor’s orders as the leader of the Zero Knight Order.

Arrangements were made to borrow forces from the 《Sword Saint (Kensei)》. However, as the prophecy still did not disappear, it is necessary to take another approach.

“If pure strength is not the solution, then a magical one might be. It can’t be helped…… Contact experts of each Institute for advice on the prophecy. Do it confidentially.” (Franz)

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”Commander Franz’s (Franz-Dancho)” concern is also troubling. …… No, I should be glad that I got a chance this early, I guess.

Hugh LeGrand firmly hid his inner excitement from showing up and walked quickly to 《First Step’s (Hajimari no Ashiato)》 Clan House.

The Zero Knight Order is the only Knight Order in Zebrudia that is under the direct command of the Emperor. It is one of the most prominent Knight Orders in Zebrudia, and if you perform spectacularly you are likely to attract the Emperor’s attention.

Hugh’s family is a lower-class noble. He has two older brothers, so there is no way for him to inherit the title. For Hugh, the position of a knight in the Imperial Guard was the best thing that could happen to him.

If he does a great job as an Imperial Guard, there is a good chance he will be given a peerage, and there is also the possibility that he could catch the eye of some noble who doesn’t have an heir and ask him to marry into the family.

Hugh is young. He has no money, but he has good looks, and he learned everything he could at the academy. His Mana Material absorption rate is not bad, and he has――Luck on his side.

Zebrudia is a true meritocracy. That is why Hugh, who is from the bottom nobility of the class among the sons and daughters who attended the academy, was chosen as the top of the class. If he could make good use of this opportunity he had received so soon after joining the Knight Order, he would be able to climb up the rank in no time. Perhaps he could even aim for the position of vice commander in his 20s.

The opponent was the Level 8 Hunter, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》, who is always the subject of rumors, whether good or bad. It seems that “Commander Franz (Franz-Dancho)” has suffered several defeats by him and his divine strategies, but that is why he is worth triumphing over.

Hugh does not underestimate 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》. Unleashing those abusive words against 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 in front of the “Commander (Dancho)” was just a performance. The Certification Level evaluation of the Explorer Association is very strict. How could he make fun of the man who was the youngest to reach Level 8 in this sacred land for Treasure Hunters?

He did not have any great origins, but he had risen to Level 8, a feat somewhat similar to Hugh’s. Hugh, however, had a secret plan that no other noble would have pulled off.

As the Clan House building comes into view, he becomes more alert. He slows his stride, catches his breath, and his expression becomes serious.

The *pikapika* shiny polished glass reflects a handsome young man in the armor of the Zero Knight Order.

The “Commander (Dancho)” told me to go and squeeze some information out of him. But if things were that easy, the “Commander (Dancho)” wouldn’t have been bothered so much.

What Hugh has that other nobles don’t――Or rather, what nobles have that Hugh doesn’t. It is pride.

The other party is not someone who can be dealt with authority, money, or force. Because he misread this, “Commander Franz (Franz-Dancho)” had been unable to obtain anything even though he knew he had the information.

That is why Hugh will become someone incompetent. He will put aside his temporary pride and seize his glorious future. Cooperating with a powerful Hunter in this case will help Hugh in the future.

On the surface, he was calm, but on the inside, he felt like he was going to the battlefield, when suddenly the door to the Clan House opened, and a tanned pink-blonde woman came out. She opens her eyes involuntarily.

It was a woman with long pink-blonde hair tied high on the back of her head. With healthy tanned skin, her slender body looks delicate but it harbors strength behind it. Her dress, which was very revealing, is a perfect example of the Thief’s attire――There is no doubt about who she is.

That is Liz Smart, the 《Absolute Shadow (Zetsu Ei)》, one of the Party Members of 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》, feared for her merciless execution against her opponents.

It seems that luck is really on my side. If I can gain 《Absolute Shadow’s (Zetsu Ei)》 trust, I will be much closer to accomplishing my mission as she is his Party Member and childhood friend.

In addition, Hugh has a bit of confidence in his ability to handle women. Aside from his intelligence and martial prowess, his good looks are one of the few strengths Hugh inherited from his parents. Treasure Hunters tend to be stern men, so a sweet mask would be a great weapon.

I can do this. I can do it by talking to her in a gentlemanly manner. Even if she says I am harsh, there will be no problem if I praise 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 in front of her.

I take a deep breath and approach while making my best smile. Liz *pitari* pauses and turns to Hugh.

And then, Hugh’s consciousness was cut off.

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Sasuga Liz, knocking down an Imperial Guard without any warning!

I can already see Cry’s face, praising her (Internally: I’m gonna puke)

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