Hellmode ~A Hardcore Gamer Becomes Peerless in Another World with Retro Game Settings~

Chapter 126: Disturbance (2)

Chapter 126: Disturbance (2)

Thats why I am at the Academy. Its a long story.

It seems that the story of what happened last year is not the only explanation for Kiels visit to the Academy. He asks if we didnt mind if he talked about the past.

I dont mind.

Okay

Kiel said that his father Viscount Carnell took good care of him. It was a long time ago and he doesnt remember much but he remembered that he was given many servants and that they bought him everything.

However the blessed environment soon changed. It was after his five-year-old Appraisal Ceremony.

Kiel had the Talent of a Priest.

While everyone was rejoicing over the results of the appraisal he said he would never forget the look of despair on Viscount Carnells face.

Not long after that he and a few servants left the city of Carnel to live in another city. He didnt know for sure but he was told that it was at the direction of Viscount Carnell.

Cecile had a look on her face that said How is that possible?

And after that he lived there for seven years without receiving any education as a Noble. The living expenses sent to him by Viscount Carnell were very small.

The last time he saw Viscount Carnell was when he was five years old. Only his younger sister Nina adored him and came all the way to visit him once a year or so.

At the age of ten an instructor was sent to him because he had to go to the Academy. As it is a Nobles duty to make sure that all the Talented Nobles go to the Academy and they have to pass the exam.

Hearing that made me realize that he was still a member of the Carnell Family by name.

Then at the end of last year there was an uproar.

Suddenly a group of Knights surrounded the house where Kiel was staying and arrested everyone. Without knowing what was going on the Knights who came asked him if he was the child of Viscount Carnell.

When he replied that he was he was taken by the Knights and kept in confinement.

One day many days later a Royal Messenger came to meet Kiel.

The Royal Messenger told him that his confinement was the work of the Granvelle family. And since the Royal family was on their side the Carnell Family wouldnt be able to avoid being destroyed.

He said that Kiel and his sister Nina were either going to be sold somewhere or at best live as commoners in the city and that he didnt even know what would happen to them.

Kiel said that he was very desperate when he heard about it and told him that at least his sister should be pardoned but the Royal Messenger told him that it was all up to His Majesty the King to decide.

Not knowing what was going on I thought my life was all over. But the story of the Royal Messenger did not end there.

You are a Priest arent you? he asked Kiel.

When he replied that he was the Royal Messenger told him that His Majesty the King said that if were to fulfill his Nobles duty for five years he may re-establish the Carnell Family with him as the head.

I was told that there was a dangerous area that was overrun by magical beasts and Nobles were obligated to fight for the Kingdom there for three years. My Family has been convicted of a crime so I had to serve for five years. Then all our sins would be atoned for.

Kiel answered immediately that he would do it. And Nina wanted to come to Academy City with him. He told the Royal Messenger that he wanted to take in the servants who took care of them as well as the servants who had no relatives with him as well.

The Royal Messenger agreed and told him to do as he pleased. And until April he went back to the city of Carnel and was taken care of by the Church.

It seems that the Royal Family paid for the Academy fees. The money that was given to them as living expenses at the Academy City was lost due to the travel expenses for all of them.

I you know Ive always resented this cursed Talent but it had a meaning. It meant something

Something came pouring out of Kiel. Maybe it was something he had been thinking about since the beginning of his misfortune but had never said. Everyone listened to Kiels words in silence until the end.

I must rebuild the Carnell family. Ive decided that Im going to be the one to take over and Im going to give my family back a place to come home to after theyve followed a nobody like me.

With these words Kiel finished his story.

Both Kurena and Dogora were processing what they heard with a sad look on their faces.

In the midst of all this I spoke up.

Hey do you know what kind of the place that is?

What? What do you mean?

(After all he has only heard that there are magical beasts. I guess I dont have to tell him everything. Hell learn about the history of the Demon King next year at the Academy anyway.)

You dont know but its okay. So Kiel has his duty as well huh?

(I wish he had said that earlier.)

What? Whats okay!!!?

There are two types of people in this party besides Kiel.

Cecile who was born a Noble and Kurena who is a Master Swordsman and both of them must go to the battlefield. And Dogora and I who are planning to go to the battlefield that is overrun by those magical beasts with them.

Its so what?

Kiel glared at me and questioned the truth of my words.

It looks like we have the same destination. Lets go together.

Idiot! Did you not hear what I said? I am Viscount Carnells son.

I dont care about any of that.

Oh huh?

He was shocked surprised and dismayed by my words. He wondered what all his explanations had been about.

As such I was comfortable with the situation.

(Then again Ive been wondering havent I? Its usually like this. Its not like were going to have a perfect match on purpose right away.)

I remember that in the game that I played in his previous life I found friends quite easily. I remember that in the early days the number of friends increased rapidly. In some cases when I went to a tavern in the first town I somehow found as many friends as I could.

I had always wondered. Why is it so easy for others to share determination and risk their life to defeat the last boss?

I know from living in this world that this is never the case.

In front of my eyes was a boy of only twelve or so who was trying to revive his Noble House for his sister and their hapless servants.

His mains goal was never to defeat the Demon King.

In case you havent heard the place where you will be sent to half of the people die in three years and in five years its more like 70%. Most of the magical beasts are B-rank or higher. What did the Royal Messenger say about that? Did he say it would be easy?

Kiels eyes widened and he gasped in astonishment a B-rank magical beast is a threat to everyone.

Five years is the heaviest term of servitude imposed on a Talented criminal in Latash Kingdom.

(He probably didnt know. He has only heard that there are a lot of magical beasts and that its dangerous. Of course he hasnt heard about the Demon King either.)

Kiels surprised expression returned to normal.

What does it matter? It doesnt change what I have to do.

(It has.)

Kiel who was willing to spend all of his Academy life for his family had more determination than anyone else.

We go to the dungeon because we know we need to go to a place like that in the future we know how dangerous it is. These three years will fly by in an instant.

Is that so?

Kiel must also be wondering why we were so obsessed with the dungeon. It was to prepare for the battle that would begin after we graduated from the Academy.

Come with us Kiel. Come fight with us. We need to fight together. What if we have some different goals?

(Fighting the Demon Kings army is the same as fighting the Demon King. Im not fooling you at all. In fact it might even speed up the rebirth of the Carnell Family.)

It would be too complicated to talk about the Demon Kings army here so Ill save it for another day.

Different goals and fight together?

Yes. You should fight for your cause.

After hearing that much Kiel was not sure what to do. It would be easy to get out of here. But what would that do to Nina and the servants? They would be back to being poor again.

As the future head of the Carnell Family he has to do whatever is needed to revive the Family not what he wants to revive the Family.

Ill even use the Master Swordsman for my own purposes. Im saying that Ill also use your strength for my own goals. Are you still okay with that?

(Thats fine. You dont have to bother putting it into words. Youre a sweet guy.)

Yeah lets fight together!

Kurena reacted to the word Master Swordsman and reached out her hand to Kiel.

Why?

Kurenas words stung Kiels heart. She had a guilt-ridden carefree smile on her face.

Its settled. Keep up the good work. Thats fine with you two right?

Ive never decided on important things without asking my friends opinion on it.

Well yes. I never thought Id be living with a Carnell. Arent I the first of the Granvelle Family doing this?

No problem. Kiel is one of us now. Honestly I dont know what the hell youre talking about.

Dogora didnt seem to understand about the Family disturbance.

Well were still eating. Im sure you havent eaten enough yet so lets continue with the welcome party.

Yeah yeah Ill go get everyone!

What the hell is ?

Kurena smiled at Allens words and headed upstairs. Kiel couldnt keep up with the scene at all. Cecile sighed and said I hope you get used to it soon too.