An Old Man from the Countryside Becomes a Swords Saint: I Was Just a Rural Sword Teacher, But My Successful Students Won’t Leave Me Alone!

er, more than anything else.
The first incident was shocking, but the impact is gradually diminishing.

“…”

However, the expressions on the side of the Knights of the Faith, especially Gatoga, are not very good.
If his former subordinates were the prime suspects, he wouldn’t have had the time to relax.
He looks like he’s physically fit, but he also feels a little mentally tired.

“Sir Gatoga, are you okay?” I asked.

“Mm… yes, no problem.
I’ll see them through a few more days yet,” Gatoga said.

He spoke confidently, but it did not dispel my concerns.

Unlike us, the Knights of Rebelio, the Knights of the Faith’s mission doesn’t end today.

After Prince Glen’s tour, he still has the duty of escorting him back to his home country.
If anything, the return trip would be a lot more important than today, as they’d be traveling long distances while wary of attack, and without the Knights of Rebelio supporting them.

Perhaps the allies of the other assassins have given up on an attack inside the city and would aim for Prince Glen on his way home.

On the contrary, if Princess Salacia is the target, if they miss today, their chances will be greatly reduced.

“Well then, let’s head out,” the carriage driver said.

Ah, well.
Will we be able to survive the last day of escort duty today?

I wondered that as the wheels start turning.

Today, we’re to go to the South District and take a look around the gigantic farmland that is Baltrain’s pride.

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Agriculture is the basis of the country, though it is not very flashy.

Since the Kingdom of Rebelis is a relatively blessed country, it may be meaningful for Supheniardvania to take a look at its backbone.
Probably.

Different countries have different sizes and climates.
I don’t know how helpful it is, but there’s no point poking my head into the sightseeing schedule.

“Woah… it’s so vast.
And it’s so beautiful, too,” Prince Glen said.

“Mhm-hm-hm, that’s right, these fields are the pride of the Kingdom of Rebelis,” Princess Salacia said.

And now, we’re here in Baltrain’s South District.

Already, the whole area is green, green, and green.
There were several fields on a scale that seemed to stretch beyond the horizon.

“This is spectacular,” I said.

It’s my first time going to the South District, but everything is so different from the small village of Bidden.
Compared to such small, cozy fields, it cannot compare.

As I muttered to myself, this is wonderful in its own way.
I think it would be nice to have a picnic for lunch.

Bidden Village had its own atmosphere, but it is also cool to look at the vast fields in such a big city.
If the situation wasn’t like this, it would have been a pleasant trip.

“…”

However, right now, we cannot put our guards down.

Unlike the Central District and the West District, there are not many tall buildings, but there are many rows of crops, so there is a surprising blind spot.

That it’s so wide and open means we have to be wary of all directions, and although the Knights have a solid line around the outer circumference, it’s also difficult to guess where the thugs may have been lurking.

So far, I don’t feel any suspicious signs.

No, but if they’re aiming for another ambush, it’s when the royals would get out of their carriage.
Since today is the only chance they have left, they’d have to move now.
After this, we have no other plans than to go back to the royal palace.

“… Who is it!?” Gatoga barks.

I was watching our surroundings so much that I couldn’t enjoy the scenery.

Then, with Gatoga’s roar, a patch of crops shake.

“… It’s a rabbit,” I said.

“… Pardon,” Gatoga mumbled.

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Out from it popped a small rabbit with white, fluffy fur.
Perhaps the rabbit was surprised by Gatoga’s bark, it bounced off into some brush.

Gatoga’s voice and aura were impressive.
Of course, he was on his guard, so he couldn’t help it.

“Mhm-hm-hm.”

Princess Salacia seemed to have noticed and laughed.

A change from the tension that I had just mentioned, a gentle atmosphere wraps around the place.

Perhaps the info had spread to the Knights around Gatoga, I could hear chuckling.

Well, it’s much better than being tense and stiff.
If you have some slack in your shoulders, you can move better.

Besides, as far as I can see, I don’t feel any threat.
Unlike when we were attacked the other day, there are many short buildings, so it’s not so important to be wary of rooftops.

“Well then, shall we head back?” Salacia asked.

“Yes, I’ve seen some good things,” Glen said.

It seems the royals were satisfied with what they saw, they turned back around to their carriage.

Because of the location, we could not leave a horse-drawn carriage in their immediate vicinity.
So, they had to walk a bit after they stopped and got off.

“Wait! You, stop… ugh…?!”

Then, at the same time, the Knights on the outer edges started shouting.

As soon as they heard it, Prince Glen and Princess Salacia jumped.
It seemed the previous incident had left some trauma after all.

“… Fuu,” I exhaled.

Are they here? Did they try something after all? Well, I had a feeling this would happen.

I looked at the black-robed people breaking through the Knight’s defensive wall, like shadows.
The clothes were the same as before but it seems they were not trying to reveal their faces at a simple glance.

But this time it’s not a surprise attack.
Everyone was ready, and no thugs suddenly fell from overhead.

Considering the battle the other day, if the attackers are as strong as before, they will be able to repel them.

I pull out the Xeno Glaive sword from the scabbard and hold it ready.

Now, it’s time for work.
Let’s stay alert and do my duty, now, shall we?