(Recruit Hero) The Result of Attention

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## Summary

Lord of Avillon talks with Johan Talede (Water) about his past and what led him to become the Vice-Captain of the Tidal Knights.

## Character List

### Major

* Lord of Avillon
* Johan Talede (Water)

## Content

"Lord": "... Ah, Johan. Sorry about the sudden visit, but about visiting Isola... Hmm. ...Sorry, did I bother you?"

Johan: "No, Highness, not at all."

"Lord": "Were you praying?"

Johan: "Yes, for the good health of Sir Galaleon. He is nearly 90 years old now... so I pray for him once per day."

"Lord": "Ah, the former captain of the Tidal Knights. I knew that he had been retired for a long time, but I didn't know that he was that old... The last time I saw him I thought he was only somewhere between 70 and 80 years old."

Johan: "Hahaha, he's quite youthful for a man of his age. It must be because he never skipped out on training even after retirement. According to the letter he sent me yesterday, he ran the full course of the Isolan National Marathon."

"Lord": "Hmm... that's impressive. I can barely run for 3 minutes before I lose my breath..."

Johan: I was also like that before I started training regularly. Exercise is a matter of how you build up your body. If you wish, I could coach you through the basic training sessions of the Tidal Knights."

"Lord": "Sorry... I'll decline that offer[.] I've seen how the Tidal Knights train, and I don't think I'm up to that."

Johan: "Haha, I won't force you to. Still a healthy body houses a healthy spirit, and it would be good to exercise every once in a while."

"Lord": "I'll think about it. Anyway, going back to what I wanted to ask you..."

Johan: "Ah, right. What is it, Highness?

"Lord": "What's the situation in Isola? It hasn't been long since Rosanna gave up the Presidential seat... I know that Bianca is currently President, but would it be appropriate for Avillon to send emissaries at this moment?"

Johan: "Hmm... it is true that President Bianca is currently very busy, but there would be no issue with sending emissaries. Former President Rosanna prepared for everything, and President Bianca is very talented. Thus, everything is going smoothly."

"Lord": "That's good to hear. I'm positive that Isola, lead by President Bianca, will do well."

Johan: "Haha... I was more surprised by the rumors about Former President Rosanna. I hear she volunteered to become an Explorer for Avillon. Come to think of it, she is the type to go all in for friends and family... so there is really nothing to be surprised about."

"Lord": "Hmm, that's still a work in progress. Thanks to that, I have a mountain of paperwork building up. Documents in regards to ship construction, contracts for professional shipbuilders, interviews for sailors... it never ends."

Johan: "Administrative work never ends, in any field. Same goes for my father and mother. I daresay I am the only member of the Triess family with actual free time at hand... haha."

"Lord": "That[']s right... I remember, you almost became an official for the Isolan government. Didn't the Triess family come from a long line of high-ranking Isolan officials?"

Johan: "Yes, I almost did nothing else bust study since my adoption, up to my early adolescence. My parents would always say 'you will become a great official one day' to me. Still, I spared an interest in martial arts and swordsmanship later on... so I changed my career path."

"Lord": "Was it because of Sir Galaleon? He was your guardian, after all."

Johan: "That, and also Sir Walther. All the young men of Isola look up to him, after all."

"Lord": "You're amazing, too. You started training late, but you're already the youngest vice-commander of the Tidal Knights in Isolan history."

Johan: "Hahaha... I couldn't have done it by myself."

"Lord": "Hmm? Why would you say so?"

Johan: "I was nothing but a young orphan, rescued from a shipwreck. I had no family, no means of living, and no home. But then... the townspeople helped me in every way they could, even when they didn't have to. The baker who gave me fresh bread every day... The seamstress who gave me a small room and necessities... Thanks to everyone, I was able to become what I am now. I shudder to think what I might have become without their help... Maybe a thief, a pickpocket... or even a pirate."

"Lord": "..."

Johan: "Haha, I apologize. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable."

"Lord": "No, it's fine. Still, Johan... You may have received a lot when you were young... but I hear that you are now on the giving side. As far as I know, you seem to be giving away almost all of your earnings as [a] Knight to the orphanages."

Johan: "Ahem... It's nothing impressive, really. I just wanted to give other children a chance in life... like me."

"Lord": "And that is an amazing act."

Johan: "Ahaha..."

"Lord": "...You are indeed Johan."

Johan: "...? What does that mean?"

"Lord": "Ah, nothing. I was just talking to myself. So, how long to you plan to stay here at Avillon?"

Johan: "Hmm... Isola is peaceful, so the Tidal Knights don't have much to do other than train. Since we have a joint training session with Avillon planned in the future, I'll probably be staying a while. I thank you for your hospitality, Highness."

"Lord": "Don't worry about it. The Tidal Knights are granted the same rights and privileges as the Avillon Knights during their stay, so feel free to do as you wish. Also... tell me if you need anything."

Johan: Thank you, Highness. While my loyalty is with Isola, you have my never[-]ending thanks and respect."

"Lord": "... Thank you, Johan."

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