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- Chapter 78
- Contract
- I recall the third day I was summoned.
- During that time I was doubting everyone after that false accusation.
- Moreover, I was getting tired of people trying to deceive me by pretending to be friendly.
- ......Eh?
- Was there a chance that one of them actually wanted to be friends?
- Everything back then that sounded good to me was just a lie for people to get close......
- Naofumi:"Do not concern yourselves with me!"
- There were even some people who saluted and said he understood......
- Eh?
- Then does that mean I drove away everyone from Silt Welt because I told them not to concern themselves with me!?
- Because I keep rejecting people......?
- Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!
- I drop on my knees and hug my head.
- Queen:" As expected, I was also troubled. Moreover, Iwatani-sama was causing problems and crimes in a various places."
- Naofumi:"Urgg......"
- The queen was thinking of me like that. The reproach in her voice was severe.
- Queen:" Well there were situations solved that were thanks to you, so I'll overlook it."
- Naofumi:"......What do you mean?"
- Queen:"You see, the heroes acted in order to remove the bad from this country."
- If looking at the results they would be successes.
- Queen:" Iwatani-sama was crucial in solving the problems the other heroes caused."
- The other heroes caused problems, and I was the fire-man going around the country putting out their fires.
- Queen:" After the Three Heroes Church lost power, We are asking for co-operation with the Four Saints Faith to right the lies they spread about you."
- The Three Heroes Church sure didn't choose their methods.
- Naofumi:"What about the other heroes?"
- Queen:"As for the Spear, Bitch was with him, sword, and bow seem to have been misled by false information from the guild."
- Did they just trust whatever they heard first......?
- Well, if the evidence they had to work with was little, it would make sense.
- Though if it were me, I would just refuse the burden.
- But since I don't know, I cannot judge.
- Naofumi:"Then next, Raphtalia...... did you have the slave trader show me her?"
- Queen:"The more correct answer would be I gave instructions to a shadow. I do not know what kind of person this slave trader is."
- That reminds me, that fellow didn't talk to me like it was our first meeting.
- Slave Trader:"There was a customer who wanted to enslave a hero. So I intended to approach Hero-sama with that open possibility, but I've changed my mind. Yup."
- Those were the words that guy said on our first meeting.
- Wanting a hero as a slave. It's funny that such a person exists in this country.
- Queen:" I heard the details. Please recall and think carefully. Do you think you can buy a slave with merely 20 pieces of silver?"
- Naofumi:"Well......I don't think so."
- considering the condition she was in I was not suspicious about the price, though I didn't actually check the price of any other slaves.
- It is doubtful that the wolf-man's would have been sold to me for its actual price.
- It seems compared to other shops it was remarkably cheap.
- Seriously, that slave trader, what an outrageous fellow.
- To help me and not talk about it.
- Raphtalia:" Regardless of the circumstances in which I met Naofumi-sama, I am still grateful."
- Raphtalia says so with a smile.
- ......That's right. Even if there was something behind it all,it doesn't change the fact that I bought Raphtalia from the slave trader.
- If Raphtalia wasn't there protecting my back, then it would have been dangerous.
- Raphtalia probably would have died if she had not met me either.
- At that time, the slaves beside Raphtalia were put there to make sure I choose her.
- In the end I used most of what little money I had accumulated. Buy a slave that should have been sold.
- I would have likely doubted it if I was sold an excellent slave cheaply from the beginning.
- However, betraying his expectations, Raphtalia grew up to be......First class goods.
- Thinking back carefully, that slave trader really helped me.
- Naofumi:"Alright, next. The reason why you did not come back to the country?"
- Queen:"I think you understand from our talks. I was at the limits of my patience. Melty wanted to meet Ault......Trash, so I laid a trap. Also, because the preparations for cornering the Three Heroes Church were completed."
- Thanks to her arrangements...... The fight swung in our favour.
- Queen:"I did not think they would possess a replica weapon of the Four Legendary Heroes."
- Even if I was warned earlier about the existence of such a weapon, the fight still would have been incredibly difficult.
- Queen:"The pope was a foolish man...... If he changed the replica weapon to a shield to receive Iwatani-sama's attack, perhaps his life would have been saved."
- Naofumi:" It can become a shield too?"
- Queen:"Of course. However, the replica only had one-fourth of the original legendary weapon's power."
- Naofumi:" That was one-fourth?!"
- Multiplying that power by four times......That's too ridiculous.
- To be fair, if it wasn't at least that strong it would not have become a legend in the first place.
- Queen:"And my husband who fought against our country's nemesis Silt Welt in the old days, Trash has become a fool due to the long peace. If he was competent, or if his old wisdom returned, I would not feel this way now."
- Yeah......I figured they did not want me to reach Silt Welt due to that kind of border security.
- Is it possible that Trash was not the one that sent all the knights to the border?
- Oh well. We are still in the middle of talking.
- Queen:"Afterwards......Let's see. I happened to be in range and helped out Iwatani-sama against the pope. After hearing all of this, do you still wish to go to Silt Welt and start a war?"
- Naofumi:"Hrmm......"
- Even if the queen thinks of me like that, is there any reason to protect them?
- But......
- Queen:"By the way, Silt Welt, or Schildfrieden, whichever one Iwatani would have went to, I will tell you the results."
- Naofumi:"Hm?"
- (TLnote: Sirudofuriden is changed to Schildfrieden which means Peace of the shield)
- What does the queen intend to say?
- Queen:"First, the Demi-human princesses, and nobles of various races will approach Iwatani-sama, and a harem will be formed."
- Naofumi:"That is disgusting!"
- I feel nauseous thanks to the result of Bitch's actions.
- A bunch of women approaching me with ulterior motives.
- Queen:" Anything you want would have been given to you. If you wanted to conquer this country the people would gladly throw themselves to war."
- Hmm......that does sound good. but a harem......
- I'll endure it......
- Queen:"Though you will be fine till then. However, for all countries and all religions, those in power will be corrupted and their beliefs dyed black."
- Naofumi:"What?"
- Queen:"Iwatani-sama would be risking.......unidentified illnesses and unfortunate accidents."
- Naofumi:"......I don't really understand."
- Queen:" It was how the Hero of the shield in the past met his end."
- I would rather not hear this.
- Queen:"By the way,do you remember those adventurers who lied about wanting to be in your party?"
- Naofumi:"......Yeah."
- It was several days after I arrived in this world.
- Queen:" Their horribly disfigured corpses were discovered several days later."
- Naofumi:"Ge!?"
- Queen:"There was also a soldier that asked for you signature a while ago."
- Naofumi:"Yeah."
- I gave it to him because he asked......No way.
- Naofumi:"Did he die!?"
- That fellow did his job properly. I would rather not see him meet his end like this.
- Queen:"No......But, the clothes that Iwatani-sama signed were stolen. It seems he was stalked everyday until it was gone."
- Holy shit......That's very troublesome.
- Queen:"Afterwords, that clothing was found to have sold for a large amount of money in the black market."
- Next time I meet him I'll apologize.
- Queen:"I had to protect those soldiers who co-operated with Iwatani-sama."
- Naofumi:"Ahh, are you blaming them?"
- Queen:" The knight leader was attacked by someone and murdered. The culprit was not caught yet. Perhaps......"
- I concluded that Silt Welt is an extremist country.
- What can I say?......Would going to Silt Welt be heaven or hell?
- Of course, the queen's story may not be entirely correct.
- Queen:"I think that it would be safer for you to build your own relationships that you can trust."
- Naofumi:"......"
- However, there is no reason to co-operate.
- The pain that I have received until now is not something that will just fade away with the queen using her power, I am still not convinced.
- Although I was concerned indirectly, the punishment and explanation the queen gave a little while ago was done as the one in power in this country.
- Yet, she was too benevolent and showed mercy.
- I admit that I do recognize her abilities, but I do not trust her.
- Anything can be said.
- Because it would be troublesome for them if I went to another country, I am being kept here.
- If what she says is correct, then I would be highly received regardless of Shirudofuriden or Silt Welt.
- There is no special reason to staying in Melromarc.
- Queen:"............"
- The queen is staring into my eyes while I think.
- Queen:" Up until now, I have been covering for all the damage that Iwanati-sama has received until now. I understand this is a selfish. However, to me.......No, to this country, there is no other choice but to rely on you. If I can appease your anger with my head then I would gladly pay the price. If you wish I can even change my name. Therefore, please postpone your decision. I Mirelia Q Melromarc will take a magical contract, and vow that you will not be treated as you have been previously."
- The queen bows deeply.
- Melty is speechless at this scene, and Raphtalia can only watch with her eyes wide.
- Firo seems to have sensed something is happening from the atmosphere.
- She...... Is really only thinking about what is best for the country.
- If I really wanted Trash and Bitch dead, then there is no doubt they would have died.
- Is Melromarc really in such a dangerous position on the global scale?
- In other words, the fate of this country has been entrusted to my hands.
- If I wished I could destroy Melromarc.
- But-
- Naofumi:"Only once."
- Queen:"What do you mean?"
- Naofumi:" Your shadow has saved our lives before."
- Queen:"That means......"
- Naofumi:" I will believe you only once. Regardless of reason, there will be no next time."
- Queen:"Thank you very much."
- The queen lowered her head and bowed to me in appreciation.
- This might sound good.
- But I cannot go on doubting everything.
- I.....No one is perfect.
- The enemy of a Hero is not the country, it is the wave.
- If Glass attacks while the countries are fighting each other, we will be done for.
- I will not forget that the three heroes were defeated by her in the previous wave.
- There is no need to forcibly increase my enemies.
- The situation of being attacked from the front and behind has changed.
- If I defeat the wave, then I can return to my original world.
- I will concentrate on fighting the wave...... and Glass from now on.
- This is actually quite a big step forwards.
- Naofumi:" Are we safe diplomatically?"
- Queen:"I get what Iwatani-sama is asking, for the time being all the problems have been dealt with. The only problem is not having a dependable Hero-sama. Therefore I wish to ask for Iwatani-sama's co-operation even if I have to take an oath."
- Naofumi:"Are you going to punish the other heroes that you will be relying on?"
- Queen:"Certainly. Due to the Hero-samas actions and assistance in subduing the Three Heroes Church their punishment won't be too severe, but I still have to punish them due to criticism from the surrounding countries are increasing......"
- Naofumi:"Is that so......that's unfortunate."
- Well, I was hoping to show those fellows hell. Either way, if a chance comes I'll take it.
- There are still a lot of things to discuss, but I suppose this is our position now.
- Queen:" Could you keep our conversation a secret from those three? Heroes are human too. I don't know what they will do if weakness is shown......"
- Certainly, there were a lot of things that probably can't be said to those three heroes.
- I don't know about Motoyasu or Ren, but Itsuki might go into a frenzy.
- Above all, the situation around me will improve greatly.
- Naofumi:"Understood. One of those guys......"
- Queen:"Yeah. Afterwards, I have the responsibility to watch over."
- Naofumi:"Is that so, well after this one enemy has finally disappeared......"
- Queen:"I am very sorry...... Please forgive me for summoning you without permission and forcing you to fight."
- Naofumi:" It's fine already. So what will you do from now on? Are you going to speak to those three?"
- Queen:"Yes, we will talk about matters of your participation over dinner."
- Naofumi:"Understood."
- The queen gives instructions to a subordinate walks towards the throne.
- Queen:"Melty......Let's go."
- Melty:" Ah......Okay."
- Queen:" Iwatani-sama, thank you for protecting Melty."
- The queen lowers her head and bows in gratitude.
- Firo:" Is Mel-chan going somewhere?"
- As expected, Firo seems to have understood and looks troubled.
- Naofumi:" The world Melty lives in is different from us. It is unlikely we will be able to journey together like before."
- It was difficult to say that while I turn to the queen.
- Firo:"Really?"
- Firo looks at Melty who is crying.
- Melty:"......yeah."
- Firo:"We can't meet anymore?"
- Melty:"......No. We will meet again. Many times. But travelling together is impossible."
- Melty faces the queen.
- The queen nods in confirmation.
- Firo:"But..... I won't say good-bye."
- Melty:"Allright. However, Firo-chan is always welcome."
- Melty tells Firo in a tearful voice.
- It is a fact that our journey had a big influence on Melty.
- When the waves are over I made up my mind to leave Firo with Melty.
- Firo:"Even if we separate Mel-chan will always be Firo's friend right!?"
- Melty:" Yeah! No matter what I am Firo-chan's friend."
- It was a touching scene, but goodbyes...... I'm not sure you should be saying that now since we will still be in the castle today.
- There is also no schedule for talking with the queen in the future.
- But I'll stay silent.
- Because this will cause both of their friendships to deepen.
- Having a good friend is important, for both of them.
- Raphtalia holds my hand as I watch the conversation.
- I clench her hand silently and understood without turning around.
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