Anime, Girlfriend Shokuhou Misaki.

Of course, this is also where British state power is most concentrated.

After all, in this world, the British Queen holds real power, unlike in other worlds where she is merely a figurehead.

The luxury limousine drove directly into a restricted area of ​​Buckingham Palace.

Makoto Haramura, Misaki Shokuhou, and Laura got out of the car.

"Representatives of the Knights, Index, Imagine Breaker, and the Queen have arrived here, and a meeting will be held here next."

"Oh."

Makoto Haramura yawned and then casually looked around.

"It seems that the Queen of England is very confident in her own strength, otherwise the protection of the head of state's residence would be too weak."

very common.

Although outsiders are usually prohibited from entering this place, the guards around it are just ordinary humans, armed with guns and other weapons.

There were no magic circles or any kind of defenses set up here.

Simply put, this place is indeed an impregnable fortress for humans, but for magicians, it's a sieve riddled with holes, allowing anyone to enter at will.

Regardless of the circumstances, this is the residence of a head of state; this is simply outrageous.

Aside from that, there's only one possibility left.

The Queen of England is extremely confident in her own strength, so much so that she can face any attack without the need for guards.

“That’s it.”

"As long as she stands on this land, the Queen of England is invincible. Guards are just a symbolic thing; in reality, she doesn't need them at all."

Without saying anything more, Laura walked ahead, with Makoto Haramura and Misaki Shokuhou following behind.

It wasn't a particularly large place to begin with, and the three people weren't ordinary people either.

In just a minute or two, they walked onto the luxurious carpet in the corridor.

The walls are decorated with paintings and carvings.

A maid carrying a tea set passed by from time to time.

One by one, knights dressed in armor, looking completely out of place in modern style, patrolled the corridor in turn.

"..."

"How exactly did you manage to get by?"

Makoto Haramura couldn't help but complain.

His criticism was naturally directed at Laura, and of course, he had his reasons for saying so.

This was simply because of the expressions on the knights' faces as these guys passed by them.

These knights passing by all seemed to recognize Laura, the High Bishop of England. No one stopped them, but each knight showed a contemptuous expression on their face.

It wasn't just contempt, it was also hostility.

"There's nothing we can do about it. It's not my fault; it's a matter of power."

Laura pouted, clearly annoyed by Makoto Haramura's mockery.

It's really not her fault. The government that rules the United Kingdom is composed of three factions that check and balance each other.

Among them, the royal faction controlled the knights through royal orders, the knights used the Puritans as tools of state politics, and the Puritans manipulated the royal faction through church advice.

The three parties check and balance each other. If one party insists on going its own way, the other two will use other means to restrain it and obstruct the implementation of its policies.

This relationship between the three factions and four cultures has indeed made Britain a complex country.

The Knights' mission was to maintain stability in the country and prevent the complex united kingdom from collapsing.

This is why there is an unresolved conflict between the Chivalrics and the Puritans.

Originally, the purpose of the Anglican Church was to counterbalance the Roman Catholic Church.

Unfortunately, Britain cannot accept interference in its national affairs by the Roman Catholic Church, given the Church's global influence.

Unfortunately, Britain is a country with a large number of Christians.

In this situation, if Britain did not obey the Roman Catholic Church, it would be accused of violating Christian doctrine.

Therefore, Britain established the Anglican Church, a separate Christian church system, within its own borders.

In this way, Britain had a perfect explanation for its own people, no longer having to be led by the nose by the Roman Catholic Church.

In other words, the British Puritan Church was originally just a political tool.

If the monarchy and the Knights of Honour are likened to the gears of a nation, then the English Puritans are merely the lubricant.

But today, the power of the British Puritans is enough to encroach upon the central government of the country.

For the Knights, he was originally just a mere prop, but now this woman has developed him to this extent, which is absolutely unacceptable.

That's why these knights are so hostile towards Lara.

“The weak can show hostility to the strong; this is their due effort, stemming from the instinct of biological resistance.”

"But when the weak show contempt to the strong, it only shows their ignorance of their own limitations. Such a guy should be killed directly."

Honestly, in the same situation, if someone dared to do that to him, he would crush them without hesitation to show them what true power is.

"If it were the Knight Commander, it would be understandable for someone whose power is at least equal to yours on the surface to show such a look."

"Sometimes, if you act like a pig for too long, you really will turn into a pig."

Laura fell silent, walking quietly ahead, lost in thought.

Just at this time……

"It's finally here."

As such a sound rang out, the group stopped in their tracks.

At the front of the luxurious corridor, a well-dressed man in his thirties, looking every bit the gentleman, walked towards them.

This is a very charming middle-aged gentleman with neat blond hair and a handsome face. His suit fits him perfectly, and he walks with an upright and powerful gait, his back straight. Every move he makes tells others that he naturally exudes a noble temperament.

His expression, like his posture and aura, constantly reflects his personality.

Rigorous, conscientious, upright...

This man is none other than the leader of all the knights, the commander of the Knights Order.

"You're late, High Archbishop."

The Knight Commander's voice was quite stern, sounding like a school's headmaster.

Laura, on the other hand, feels like a disobedient student being scolded.

(I see, that's how it is.)

Makoto Haramura withdrew his gaze. The Knights' attitude was normal; after all, if the leader was like this, the knights underground would naturally follow suit.

Moreover, judging from this, the commander of the knights probably doesn't usually teach those knights.

"What can I do? I brought two distinguished guests here."

"If I'm only a little late, Her Majesty should forgive me, Commander of the Knights."

Laura showed no remorse whatsoever; instead, she narrowed her eyes and confronted the Knights Commander head-on.

"Humph……"

The knight commander frowned, his expression showing considerable displeasure and a hint of surprise.

For some reason, he felt that Laura was a little too aggressive today.

Lara often invokes the royal family's influence.

The relationships between the three major factions are quite clear.

The royal faction was stronger than the knightly faction.

The Chivalrics were stronger than the Puritans.

The Puritans were stronger than the Royalists.

So normally, when Lara uses the royal faction as a shield, the Knights Commander has no way to deal with her.

However, Laura felt slightly different to him today, but he didn't have time to think about the specific reasons right now.

After all, today is not the time for such things, because there is a very important meeting coming up, and more importantly, there is this man standing in front of me.

"Well then, gentlemen, I am the commander of the knights of this country. Welcome to your arrival."

The Knight Commander turned his gaze to Makoto Haramura and Misaki Shokuhou, bowing to them with an upright and unyielding attitude.

The etiquette was just like that of a court official, leaving no room for criticism.

"Hello."

Misaki Shokuhou nodded and said calmly, "My name is Misaki Shokuhou."

"I know you, one of only eight Level 5 espers in Academy City."

The Knight Commander nodded immediately, then his gaze fell on Makoto Haramura.

"I?"

Makoto Haramura raised an eyebrow, as if anticipating the reaction of the knight commander, and said with a smile.

"Makoto Haramura".

You can call me whatever you want.

However, the name did not surprise the Knight Commander, probably because he already knew it.

But this name caused a stir among the surrounding knights.

"Hara...Makoto Haramura?"

"He...he said his name is Haramura Makoto?"

"The one who defeated William Orwell..."

—William Orwell!

This is the real name of the man whom the Right Seat of God called the Water of the Rear.

It's quite normal for the knights to cause such a commotion.

Because they understood very well just how powerful the man named William Orwell was.

Although he was just an ordinary mercenary, Rear Water had once fought for England and was even a close friend of the Grand Master. He could have gotten rid of his mercenary status and obtained the title of knight ten years ago, but he resolutely gave it up and turned to the Roman Catholic Church, becoming a member of the Right Seat of God.

For Britain, William Orwell was a traitor.

But being a traitor is one thing, but William Orwell's power is real.

"I have long admired your reputation. As the one who defeated that man, I have wanted to meet you for a long time."

The Knight Commander stared intently at Makoto Haramura, as if he saw no one else, and spoke in a deep voice.

At the same time, he exuded an extremely terrifying pressure, making it difficult for the surrounding knights to even breathe.

However, Makoto Haramura absorbed this pressure without any reaction.

"It was just that he overestimated himself and came to us, but he's a decent person, so we spared his life."

His composed demeanor made it clear to the knight commander and the surrounding knights that the man's achievements were no exaggeration.

Defeating William Orwell was certainly a testament to this man's true skill.

"To be honest, I was personally shocked when I heard this news."

The Knight Commander looked at Makoto Haramura with surprise in his eyes.

"Judging from your appearance, you are not a magician. As an ordinary person, how do you possess such power?"

"In the end, you're the same way, aren't you?"

"He is not a saint, nor the right seat of God, but has other powers residing within his body, reaching a level comparable to that of a saint."

Makoto Haramura yawned and said directly.

"...This is nothing more than power derived from the state."