Chapter 165 Grade of Stupid Girl
"Ah, s-sorry to intrude! Um, you're the Reginleif Squad, right? I'm Hailey Ninebrea, captain of the Sveiz Squad, also under Brunhilde. Nice to meet you!"
She bowed deeply, her perfect eyebrows knit in an 8-shape as she gave an overly polite greeting that almost made me feel awkward.
Well, that's not really the point though.
"Captain?"
"Yes, that's right. You're Lord Hiiro Merifar, aren't you? Sorry about Friese from my squad causing trouble. I truly apologize."
"Huh? Nah, it's not that big a deal..."
She said captain, didn't she?
Friese called her that earlier too.
But she's bowing so low and acting so humble.
Is she really the captain?
She looks like someone who's been through hell or just plain unlucky.
Compared to our captain, Ms. Hailey is the total opposite in every way.
"Raise your head, Lady Hailey. Bowing like that only confuses everyone here."
"Y-Yes. Um, long time no see, Lord Shidou. I heard you returned to the main force from instructor duty, and your achievements have been impressive as expected."
"It's nothing but my subordinates' work, not my own strength. They're a bit hard to control, though."
And here's our stiff captain.
It's rare to see his chatting with a colleague like this, but you can tell she's respected.
She's got that serious presence you don't mess with.
Feels like she just dropped a low-key complaint too.
"Your Sveiz Squad also... yes, I hear they're full of energy and never short on stories. Yes."
"I'm so embarrassed, really."
"Huh? Captain, why be embarrassed? We're just as fired up and doing great over here too."
"That's exactly what's so irritating about you."
Come to think of it, I rarely get to interact with colleagues from other squads like this.
Being part of the Brunhilde Main Force is a big deal, proving you're above average as a knight.
I have to admit, even I was curious about the rumors around my colleagues... but Captain Shidou is actually careful with his words, isn't he...?
Friese is just spacing out, while Captain Hailey protests with tears in her eyes.
From the looks of it, could this unit have some... unique quirks?
"Ugh, my stomach hurts again..."
"Lady Hailey, as the leader of the squad, maintaining your health is part of the job. Overexerting yourself can become a problem. Taking a vacation now and then to rest your body might be a good idea."
"Oh, you're worried about me, Lord Shidou? That's sweet... Wait, are you saying you care about my body? Could it be... you're hinting at something? I might finally get a chance to escape being single..."
"Hm. moderation in all things. moderation is key."
"──Yeah, it does seem like a pretty odd squad."
"Yeah, it does."
"Hmmm, that captain seems to have a real martyr complex. Kinda reminds me of Quo."
"That's surprising, I don't have a fetish for delusions."
Shura seemed to empathize deeply with Quollio, but then suddenly Ms. Hailey blushed and started stammering, which makes it seem like this unit definitely has some quirks.
And Ms. Sham, she should stop looking at me with that 'troubled' gaze.
It's practically an admission of guilt.
"And Friese and Hiiro seem to be the same type, don't they?"
"Huh? You mean me?"
"Yeah, yeah. Isn't it cute? It's so cute!"
"It's not cute at all. I feel like I'm going to lose all my hair and my nose too! And my hair isn't some kind of fluffball!"
"What? You don't understand my style! Fine then, I'll just be Frienne from now on! My hair looks like a dog's!"
"Hey, this Sham is a cat girl!"
"Cat girl is extra!"
"Oh, calm down Ms. Friese. It's not nice to be rude to someone you've just met, sister."
They started chatting over there too.
I thought they'd get along since they both have that innocent personality, but it seems they just don't click.
Then again, maybe it's because they're so similar that they end up clashing.
And now I'm even more confused about what it means that Friese and I are the same type.
"Hmm. I see. I don't like that Sham cat girl, but it's true that Hiiro and I are both aiming for the same path."
"Huh? The same path?"
"That's right! I've heard rumors that Hiiro is aiming to become the best knight in this country! And my dream is the same! So, Hiiro and I are comrades walking the same path and rivals!"
"──Heh, I see. So that's why you declared war on me."
"Hehehe, exactly! Yeah, I'm really getting into it! Just now, the captain──no, a distraction got in the way... so let's declare war again!"
"A reset, huh... interesting, I like it. Bring it on!"
I didn't expect a second declaration of war.
Hmm, I see, so when they get in the mood, they can't help but get all excited.
Yeah, I can relate.
Now I fully understand what Sham was talking about.
If that's the case, I have to accept the challenge; otherwise, I'll lose my manhood.
Alright, bring it on!
Just as I prepared myself, a thought suddenly crossed my mind.
Wait. Didn't she say something concerning during their declaration?
"Let me introduce myself again! I am Friese Dimonshire! The leader of the Sveiz Squad, the supernova of chaos! With my flawless Fjikra skills, I'll sweep away all the enemies... and soon, I'll become the best knight in Asgardam!! And I will become, as my father instructed me... the man among men!"
""""............""""
"Huh? Why is everyone so unresponsive again? What's the matter? Are you all okay?"
"Ah, again... ugh, my stomach..."
Ah.
Right, that's it.
During that declaration of war, there was one part I didn't understand.
I remembered.
It's clear, just a repeat.
No, wait, that's not it.
I get wanting to be the best knight in the country.
But what does it mean to want to be a man?
His father's orders?
Huh?
Wait, you don't mean a bizarre fetish about wanting to turn a daughter into a son, right?
Anyway, I have to get to the bottom of this.
To do that, our investigation team decided to ask this bewildering female knight right in front of us for more details.
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