Chapter 64 The Heros Conclusion

This time Ill ask the people in town.

First Ill try ask the people around the stores.

Black-eyed black-haired?Aah, is it about Sakura-chan? Shes a good child. I think of her like a grandchild you know.

Is it Sakura-chan? You, asking those sorts of things, youre not thinking of doing something weird to Sakura-chan right? If you do such a thing, I wont let you off you know?

Sakura-chan?Aah, I know her. It seems shes living by herselfna. She occasionally comes here for shopping you see.

Ahn?Aah, thatjou-chanhuh. She sure is an interesting kidna.Ah, if youre an acquaintance, tell her to come make an appearance.

Yes?Aah, that girl, is it? Yeah, my magic tools that were called useless are selling like hotcakes thanks to her

Sakura-chan? You, are you that childs acquaintance? Then take these with you too.Aah, theres no need to pay okay.

Sakura? You bastard, are you sniffing around for Sakura!?1n? Youre not?fumu, so its like that huh If thats the case, Ill tell you about her. Sakura is (omitted) ah, oi! Wait!

Haa, haa What, that last guy was?2He gave off the same impression as that lady from the Adventurers Guild

No, more importantly

For the time being, although I went around various places and asked, there wasnt a single bad rumor. Rather, everyone is favourable towards her.

Did the King lie to me after all?

At the very least, that girl shouldnt be the Demon King. If thats the case, it means the royal family sheltering the Demon King is also a lie.

For now, Ill return to the inn and consultoh? Isnt that Eleanor over there? Whos the man thats together with her?Mu, it appears theyve entered an alleyway. Why, in such a place?

Somehow or another, I ended up following after the two people but

But I wonder why they came to a back alley like this?

If thats the case, does it mean this plan is a failure?

Yeah, I think the Hero has various doubts after hearing the words of the targetwa. As long as hes not a complete idiot, he should realize hes being deceived. Itll be bad when that happenswa.

Understood. Well eliminate him before that happens. Ill leave leading the Hero. The place will be the Great Western River. Okay?

Leave it to me. Will it be fine to carry it out tomorrow afternoon?

No problem.

Ending with those words, Eleanor and the other man disappeared somewhere.

What is this I was being deceived after all huh?

My pathetic voice echoed though the empty back alley.

I wonder how much time has passed?

The surroundings have already begun to turn dark.

I sluggishly stood up and thought about what I should do from now on.

But my thoughts were jumbled up.

At this rate, Ill be killed tomorrow. Do I escape? But where to? In this unknown world, where could I escape to?

Ideas were rushing thr

ough my head, but not a single decent one came to mind.

When I was about to give up thinking, a voice echoed though the supposedly empty back alley.

What are you doing in this sort of place?Uhm Takahashi-san?

When I looked at the direction of the voice, that girl was standing there.

Fujino-san? Why are you here?

Im on my way back from shopping you see. This is a shortcut. Well, I rarely go through here though. Leaving that aside, whats going on? Your expression is as if its the end of the world

The girl has a concerned expression.

Its somewhat strange to see that. To worry about someone who chased and aimed at your life just the other day When I thought about that, I stopped caring about just about everything.3

HAHAHA! It was just as Fujino-san said! I was being deceived! By that King, by Eleanor, by the country! It seems Im going to be killed because I realized it. Summoned against my will, deceived, then killed in the end, what sort of shitty game is this!?

How frustrating. I, who was deceived without even doubting it.

How frustrating. I, who got carried away after being called a Hero.

How frustrating. I, who was going to kill a girl who worried about someone like me.

And, how hateful. Those guys who deceived me, who are going to kill me.

But theres probably nothing I can do with just me alone. I have no way to make a living even if I escape. Still, I dont feel I can win even if I fight.

Even though Im called a Hero, Im still a human after all. Its impossible for a single human to win against a country.

So, what will you do? Are you going to wait to be killed just like that?

Her voice echoed. It was a cold voice.

What do you insist I do!? I have neither the ability to fight against a country, nor the power to make a living by myself! I cant return to Japan either, what do you insist I do!? Even I dont want to die! But, I cant think of anything!

I shouted. Although I knew it was futile even if I shouted, nevertheless, I couldnt help but shout.

Hearing me shout, she still calmly spoke.

Then, shouldnt you find someone to rely on? Shouldnt you appeal to a place that can oppose a country and get help? You dont want to die, am I right?

What did she say? Rely on? Where? A place that can oppose a country? Is there such a thing?

Will you come with me? If youre interested, for our connection of being from the same town, Ill open a way for you, okay?4

After saying only that, she turned her back towards me and began walking.

I didnt know what I should do, but since I couldnt think of anything else, I chased after her.

She bought me to a detached house.

She opened the door without any hesitation and entered inside the house.

I timidly followed along.

In the deserted house, she told me sit down.

A short time later, it appears that someone arrived.

The visitor was a man and turned up at the living room where I was sitting.

That man was one of the people who I asked in town about that girl.

Sakura, he is?

The man looked at me, then asked her.

A self-proclaimed Hero. Summoned by the country of Soutines, a resident of the same world as I. Takahashi-san, this is this countrys Second Prince, Sedrim-sama. Wont you try speak to the Prince?

Although the man twitched at the name of the country of Soutines, after the mans introduction was followed by mine, he stopped worrying about it.

Why is a prince of an entire country here in a private house like this!? Rather, why is Fujino-san acquainted with a prince!? Furthermore, they appear to be fairly close!!?

fumu, summoned by the country of Soutines? If thats true, then it seems itll become quite a problem Being here means that hes not a danger, right?5Is it Takahashi? If you have something to discuss, then shall I listen?

I was more and more surprised at Prince Sedrims words. If what Fujino-san said was true, theres hostility between the country of Soutines and this country. Even though a person of an enemy country is in front of him, he said Im not a danger, furthermore, he said hell listen to my story even with my unknown background. Could the person in front of me be quite an important person, or is he an idiot?

However, if if this prince hears my story and I can get him moved6

Fujino-sans words comes to mind.

Shouldnt you appeal to a place that can oppose a country and get help?

Although I didnt understand at that time, I now realize a place that can oppose a country means a another country.

If Im able to request a hostile countrys protection, I should certainly be able to protect myself.

Ive got nothing to lose. I resolved myself to speak.

Before I knew it, I placed the prepared tea to my mouth, and opened my mouth after I moistened my lips.

The truth is

So it was like that huh

After finishing explaining the situation, Prince Sedrim took a deep breath.

So, what will you do, no, what do you want to do?

His deep green eyes piercingly gazed at me.

If possible, we would like to be sheltered in this country. Me, and my three comrades, excluding Eleanor, who came along without knowing anything. At this rate, I think theyll be killed if they return to their country. Please, please save us!

Although Im still sitting on the sofa, I lower my head as much as possible.

I remained in that state for a while, but before long, I realized the stabbing atmosphere softened up.

Theres a condition. Takahashi, youll enter the Chivalric Order and work for the sake of this country. The treatment of the other three people will decided according to their abilities. Though you wont be treated badly, it might not go according to what you guys expect.7If thats still okay, Ill protect you.

Theres no way Ill have an objection. Not only will my life be saved, Ill obtain a foundation to live in this world. Theres no way Ill reply with a no.

Please! Although I wont know until I ask the other three people, Ill persuade them!

Completely different from the despair a little while ago, I can see hope.

Alright. However, dont speak to the others yet. Itll be bad if they even slightly suspect it. Takahashi, pretend you dont know anything and follow their lead tomorrow. Dont worry. Ill have some hidden people follow you guys, the area around the great river will also be surrounded by sufficient people. You guys will be the so-called decoy. Youre able to do that much, right?

Even though its somewhat dangerous, I understand its necessary in order to protect my life. I vigorously nodded.

Dinner, its ready.

With a perfect timing, I heard Fujino-sans voice.

Lets go eat. Sakuras food is delicious you know?

Hey Prince, even though I was the one who made it?

Seeing Prince Sedrim speaking with a smile and Fujino-sans dissatisfied expression, I unintentionally bursted into laughter.

Pft, kukuku

Hey, what are you laughing about?

Fujino-san had an even more dissatisfied expression after seeing that.

Somehow, I feel its been a long time since Ive laughed honestly like that.

Delicious! Did Fujino-san make of all these!?

Thats right you know? Who else do you think made it?

Fujino-sans cooking was absurdly delicious. Even in Japan, Ive never eaten something with this sort of flavour. This, wouldnt this make money? The sort of dishes Fujino-san makes has very nostalgic flavour somehow.

Oi, newcomer! Stop resting and do another!!

Right now, Ive entered the Chivalric Order and Im doing my best as a newcomer. Although the training is harsh, everybody are all good-natured comrades.

The next day, as discussed with Prince Sedrim, Eleanor lead us to the great river because she had something important to talk about with us. Although there were around twenty people there ambushing us, around fifty knights immediately turned up and defeated them and Eleanor.

The eyes of Adela, Fillice, and Matilda, the three people who werent aware of the situation, was trying to decide what was right and wrong, but it seems they understood after I explained the circumstances.

And so, because of the lives of the three people were saved, and being deceived by their country, they decided to follow Prince Sedrims instructions.

It seems Adela and Fillice became female knights and each made use of their specialty.

Matilda appears to have enrolled as a mage of this country, and started studying once more.8

I entered the Chivalric Order just as planned, and obtained a foundation to live in this world.

Its all thanks to Fujino-san. Because if we didnt meet Fujino-san at that time, we wouldnt be here right now.

After that, I only met Fujino-san once. Well, although we only had a short conversation, I was given a little bit of bread and food at that time. Fujino-sans cooking was delicious.

The day after I met Fujino-san, my training became even harsher for some reason was it my imagination?

Dont stand there like an idiot! If this was a battlefield, youd be dead instantly!

Yes! Im sorry!

I think I can happily do this.9