Out of curiosity, when Adam went to open the door, Aqua and Megumin followed behind him to see who had come to visit.
At the entrance, they saw an elegant woman in a military uniform waiting outside the mansion, with two armored soldiers behind her.
The woman had long straight black hair and wore a dark blue military uniform with brown stockings. Her beautiful face, framed by black-rimmed glasses, was cold and stern, giving off the impression of a serious and rigid career woman.
She looked somewhat familiar, but Adam was certain he had never met her before!
"Excuse me, you are...?"
"Pleased to meet you. I am Sena, the kingdom's prosecutor." She said formally.
Adam finally remembered who she was — the kingdom prosecutor who had arrested Kazuma and forced a conviction!
No, it can't be! Am I going to be arrested too?
But didn't I use〘Al Shamak〙to send the entire Mobile Fortress Destroyer to another dimension? Could it be that disgusting pig lord's home was in that dimension and happened to get blown up?
{T/N: I decided to change the magic "Space Transfer" to "Al Shamak", which has the same description and is actually the correct term to use. I was dumb for not using it before. I apologize.}
Please forgive Adam for such wild thoughts, but he was truly scared. After all, wouldn't anyone panic if law enforcement suddenly appeared at their door?
In his previous life, he had always been a law-abiding citizen who had never dealt with police, so he was quite afraid of Sena, this kingdom judicial official.
"Um... that... Could it be... Adam committed a crime?!" Aqua blurted out with a shocked and panicked expression — this sudden situation was beyond her imagination.
Hey, Aqua, don't say such things!
Adam wanted to cover her mouth to stop her from spouting nonsense. What if passersby heard and spread unsavory rumors?
Megumin remained calm.
She didn't believe Adam would do anything wrong, and even if there was something, it must be a misunderstanding. She trusted her party leader completely.
"No, it's not what you think. I've come to present an award from the kingdom to Adam Carter, leader of the Hero Party." Sena stated coldly, shaking her head.
"Oh, so Adam didn't commit a crime — that's such a relief!" Aqua let out a long breath, patting her chest.
Then, they all asked in unison:
All three party members wore puzzled expressions.
"If possible, could we find somewhere suitable to sit down and discuss this?"
"Ah, sorry, sorry, how negligent of us! Please come in!"
They welcomed Sena into the mansion, though the two soldiers remained outside, standing guard at the door like doormen.
"Don't mind them, it's their duty."
"I see." Since they were following orders, Adam knew he shouldn't insist — they weren't his subordinates after all.
Everyone gathered in the first-floor hall while Adam brewed tea.
Adam sat across from Sena, with Aqua and Megumin seated on his left and right.
The conversation began.
"Ahem, Miss Sena... let me introduce myself first. Pleased to meet you, I am Adam Carter, leader of the Hero Party."
"Hello, I am Sena. I currently serve as the Kingdom's Prosecutor. I'm 20 years old, my parents are still alive, and I have an older sister. Though I come from a commoner background, through my efforts I've achieved status equal to that of lower nobility, and my annual salary even exceeds that of landless lower nobles. Moreover, I..."
For some reason, after Adam's brief self-introduction, she began talking endlessly about herself in great detail!
Huh? What's going on?
Why had things turned out ?
Though these questions filled Adam's mind, he knew if he let her continue, they might not finish until nightfall. He needed to ask about her purpose for visiting.
"Excuse me for interrupting! Um... Miss Sena, may I ask what brings you here today?"
"Uh... cough cough I apologize for my improper behavior." Sena showed a moment of embarrassment before quickly returning to her usual capable demeanor.
Then, she took out a rolled parchment from her breast pocket and gently placed it before everyone. The parchment was tied with a luxurious golden ribbon and bore an intact red wax seal with the kingdom's crest.
She explained to everyone, "I've come on behalf of the kingdom to present an award to Adam Carter, leader of the Hero Party."
She was repeating her earlier announcement from the doorway.
"An award? The kingdom's award for me...?"
"What kind of award?"
"A reward for Sir Adam Carter's successful defeat of one of the Devil King Army's Eight Generals and intercepting the Mobile Fortress Destroyer."
"Oh, I see." Hearing this, Adam's anxiety melted away.
He had worried he'd somehow blown up the pig lord's home and Sena had come to arrest him. But it was just a kingdom reward — he had frightened himself over nothing.
"Eh—it's a reward!" Megumin's eyes lit up with visions of gold coins as she gazed at the woman, clearly eager for riches.
Aqua was just as greedy.
Both women rubbed their hands together, anticipating the kingdom's generous reward.
Sena efficiently unrolled the parchment.
"Now then, Sir Adam Carter, please listen carefully! In recognition of your meritorious deeds, the kingdom has decided to grant you the noble title of Viscount, the fifth rank!"
"What, just a Viscount?!" Unlike Megumin's surprise, Aqua angrily slapped the table, "How can it be just a Viscount?!"
She thought this reward was far too modest — they were being shortchanged!
But Megumin saw this reward as quite generous.
The Parallel world's nobility system has 9 ranks. The 1st rank belongs to the King and royal family members, followed in descending order by: Duke, Marquis, Earl, Viscount, Baron, Baronet, Knight and so on.
From the 6th rank of Baron downward, titles are divided into First Generation and Hereditary.
First Generation means the eldest legitimate son cannot inherit noble status, while Hereditary allows for inheritance.
In other words, as long as the kingdom stands, you and your descendants remain nobles!
Of course, assuming you don't commit any crimes that would strip you of noble status.
In Megumin's eyes, this reward was incredibly generous! Viscount — it completely bypassed Baron, and was a Hereditary title!
But in Adam's eyes, this reward was nothing but a burden.
He had absolutely no desire to become a noble lord!
His ambitions, as it happened, lay in quite a different direction.
"That's not all, please let me finish." Sena kept the parchment raised as she continued, "Based on Sir Adam Carter's achievements, the kingdom has decided to grant not only noble status, but also territory."
"Territory too—?!" This time Megumin couldn't contain herself, crying out in surprise.
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