Su Cheng lowered his head, remained silent, and his face was pale.

Su Cheng's reaction was exactly what Jacob expected--he couldn't speak in astonishment.

Jacob asked himself if he swapped himself with Su Cheng, his reaction would be the same as Su Cheng, and even more exaggerated than Su Cheng.

However, Jacob's instinct told him that Su Cheng now seems not only pale because he was selected as the new commander of the Michael Knights.

Su Cheng seemed to be pale because of other things.

But... Jacob also felt that it didn't matter anymore, and didn't try to do more than he thought.

Jacob didn't make a sound any more, and drank the black tea in the cup silently, silently letting the silent atmosphere of the two continue, silently waiting for Su Cheng to speak.

I don't know how long it has been.

It seems to be a few minutes, or it seems to be only a few seconds. In short, Jacob, who is also very confused, doesn't know how long it took. Su Cheng finally said:

"... Mr. Jacob... Regarding becoming the new head of the Michael Knights... Can I refuse this matter... I think I am still too young to bear such a heavy responsibility..."

"...Mr. Cheng." Jacob put down the black tea in his hand and said blankly, "It's a pity, don't forget your identity, are you a knight of the Britannia Empire? Do you think it is possible to let you Reject the appointment and tasks of the central government? If everyone can bargain with the central government, then our empire will be messed up a long time ago."

"That means I am not allowed to refuse...Yes, the central government is not my home. How can the tasks and appointments sent by the central government make me take it if I want to take it, or not take it if I don’t take it......"

Su Cheng, who had been pale and expressionless, chuckled a few times at this time, and then said in a half-joking tone:

"Mr. Jacob, let me tell you something that might be rude. When I was still at home, when I received your call, I knew that there would be no good things. Now it seems that it is not the case..."

"The new commander of the Michael Knights and the highest person in charge of the Northern Front... Forgive me, I was just a carefree civilian in the first half of last year, just past 1 After more than a year, I will become the commander of one of the three great knights of the empire, and governor of the Northern Front...forgive me...how can I have such an ability..."

With his head down, Su Cheng put his left hand on his left knee boringly, and scratched his hair with his right hand.

Because Su Cheng lowered his head deeply, Jacob couldn't see what Su Cheng looked like now.

Looking at Su Cheng's appearance, Jacob couldn't help but say:

"...You don’t need to be so pessimistic. You are just being added to the list of candidates. Whether you can succeed in becoming the new head of the Michael Knights depends on the roundtable meeting that will officially start tomorrow. The result of the discussion. So you still have a high chance that you will not be elected as the new head of the Michael Knights. Long bit."

Jacob didn't know why he said this.

Seeing Su Cheng's panic and bewildered now, Jacob couldn't help but say this to Su Cheng.

Maybe... I can't bear it... I want to comfort Su Cheng as much as possible.

"I called you over today to tell you about this matter, so that you can prepare yourself." Jacob continued in a deep voice, "...I have finished speaking. Mr. Cheng, you can go back now. Of course, you can also choose to stay here and drink a few more cups of tea before leaving."

"...No, Mr. Jacob."

Su Cheng, who had been keeping his head low, raised his head at this time.

Although his face was still a little pale, a faint smile appeared on his face at this time.

"My thoughts are messed up right now, I plan to go home now and be quiet and sort out my thoughts."

After that, Su Cheng stood up.

"I'm leaving now, Mr. Jacob..."

Just as Su Cheng was about to walk to the door of Jacob's room, and about to open the door of Jacob's room——

"Mr. Cheng..."

—— Jacob, who was still sitting in his chair, suddenly stopped Su Cheng.

"You..." There was a slight change in Jacob's eyes, a bit less sharp and firm, and a bit more ashamed, "Hate me...?"

"Hate me for recommending you, hate me for adding you to the list of candidates, hate me for trying to help you win the position of the head of the Michael Knights in this upcoming round table meeting?"

Jacob, who was also in a mess, couldn't help but ask Su Cheng.

"..."

Su Cheng, who had already put his hand on the doorknob, turned his back towards Jacob, was silent.

I have been silent for how long, a few minutes? Still ten seconds? Jacob didn't pay attention to how long Su Cheng was silent.

Jacob only paid attention to Su Cheng's answer.

Finally, Su Cheng said:

"No, I don't hate you, Mr. Jacob."

After Su Cheng retracted the one on the doorknob, he turned around and looked at Jacob, with a smile on his face.

"At the end of last year, with my sister and friends, I went to Akanrea, the ‘hot spring capital’ near Pendragon, to play."

Su Cheng said in an unhurried or slow tone, and Jacob listened quietly without rushing or impatiently.

"After arriving in Acanrea, the coachman who was in charge of driving us to Acanrea suddenly told me that he hoped I could cheer, and said that the Britannia Empire is in such a bad situation now, It is a great blessing for the empire to be able to appear like me."

"After hearing these words from the coachman, I realized for the first time that I, as an imperial knight, have multiple responsibilities on my shoulders... As an imperial knight, I shoulder the responsibility to protect and protect the empire. The important task rescued from this critical situation~lightnovelpub.net~ In June of this year, I received the mission of the'Xia Feng' offensive. When I sent troops from Pendragon, a little girl gave me a gift. , Is a back view painting that she painted by herself."

"The reason she gave me this painting is because I indirectly rescued her brother in the battle at Irun's Ferry last year."

"When she gave me this gift, she also told me that she hoped that I could save more people just like her brother."

"This gift from this little girl and her remarks made me more aware of the multiple responsibilities that bear on me. I shoulder the heavy responsibility of protecting all subordinates and all citizens."

"More than a year ago, I promised Mr. Jacob your request here. When I promised to become a knight, I actually agreed with you with a playful mentality, because at that time I felt the process of commanding troops to fight and thinking about tactics. Very happy, I want to continue on the battlefield."

"But now thanks to the coachman and this little girl, I have become more and more aware of the multiple responsibilities that bear on me. It is my responsibility to be loyal to the empire, listen to the orders of the empire, and protect the people. I understand. The responsibilities borne on me are so heavy that I will no longer be on the battlefield with a playful mentality like before."

"So, I do not blame you, nor do I resent you, Mr. Jacob. It is quite normal to think that someone is capable of a certain task and then let this person complete the task."

"Listening to the empire's appointment and accepting the tasks of the empire and completing the tasks of the empire was originally my responsibility as a knight."

"I will fulfill my responsibility!"

When Su Cheng said this, he paused.

A firm color gradually emerged on his face.

"Until death!"

——Afterwards, he said so powerfully.