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Chapter 163: Orihime’s Request
Chapter 163: Orihime’s Request
Chapter 163: Orihime’s Request
Once Father received my report, he immediately summoned the S-rank adventurers to the castle and gathered all the involved key people.
With that said, since I am not in a position to be involved in this, I left the throne room and Leo went in instead of me.
This is convenient.
I didnt have to find the reason to leave the room.
This is a race against time. The reason why Orihimes barrier collapsed may be the arbitrary action taken by the Grom Soldat but we can not rule out that it was broken because of other causes.
The important thing now is the fact that the barrier was broken and the Spirit Turtle has begun to move. This is like a mountain started moving on its own so we need all the help that we can get.
I will be off then. Cover for me.
Certainly. Please have a safe trip.
Sebas bowed to me who had put up the guise of Silver. I have already left the illusion of myself in the room. Sebas should be able to handle the rest.
However, I stop myself before I use transfer magic.
Sebasdo you think that this secret should be revealed soon?
This is the first time I ask him such a question
Thats why I thought that it would be okay even if he doesnt answer.
However, Sebas immediately replied.
Does it hurt your conscience? Is it hard for you to keep this secret?
..I dont know. It wouldnt be weird if Elna started getting suspicious by now. If thats the case then-
You think that it would be easier to reveal your secret? Please do not disappoint me so much, Arnold-sama.
Sebas
You had your chance to reveal your secret but you chose not to. You have kept this secret for so long. Your reason for revealing it shouldnt be because it will be [Easier], sir. A secret has its worth when it produces a benefit that can make a difference. There is not much benefit for you to reveal this secret to Elna-sama and continue supporting her from the shadow. Once you have decided to keep this a secret, you must keep it so. If you desire to support Leonard-sama until the end then you must not waver. If you have decided to see this through, you must stick to it until the end. This is what it means to see things through, sir.
It was a sermon.
Not the usual sarcasm.
Thats why I obediently give him a nod. Thats right. I chose to deceive everyone around me. If I quit because it is getting hard for me to do so, I shouldnt have done it from the start.
It surely isnt like me to waver since I have done nothing but placing my wishes on Leo.
Right.I have to see this through.
Yes. You must thoroughly keep your secret. Over time, your secret will grow heavier. This is different from the time with Finne-sama, sir. You must be decisive and completely become Silver.
Yeah, I understand. I will do that.
After all, If you can not even deceive one childhood friend, it would be impossible to deceive His Highness Eric, sir. Even though I am lacking, please allow me to assist you.
..I will be relying on you.
Saying so, I left the place with transfer magic.
After I transferred to the lower level of the castle, I climbed up the stairs to the throne room.
All the people who passed by me were making a surprised expression and rushed around.
While observing such actions from them, I arrived at the throne room.
Before the throne room are nobles who probably want to inform Father of my arrival but they had stopped themselves before they entered the room.
Angry yells can be heard from the inside. It seems that there is some chaos during the meeting. The nobles probably didnt enter because of that.
The knights guarding the door are probably aware of what is happening, once they spot me, they salute and ask me a question.
His Majesty is currently inside. Excuse me but can we ask for your name?
Silver, the SS-rank adventurer of the imperial capital branch adventurer guild.
May I check your adventurer card?
Being told that, I offered him my adventurer card.
The last time I was with Trau-niisan and Finne but now I am alone. Even if I appear to be Silver, they will not let me pass unchecked.
We have certainly identified your identity. However, an important meeting is being held inside right now.
I wont ask you to open the door. I can just enter myself.
I said so and pushed the door open with my hands and arbitrarily entered the throne room.
The knights didnt try to stop me. They probably knew that they would be brushed off anyway.
I have told you many times already! The adventurer must be given first priority regarding our prey!
Said a crude man with blood-red hair. He carries a large sword on his back and has a provocative smile on his face.
A rude guy that cant even behave himself in front of the Emperor. This guy must be Ignat.
And I have told you this many times before! Ignat-dono! Now is not the time to fight over who will take the credit! The monsters in the northern region are starting to move because the Spirit Turtle has woken up! Please follow the original plan, the S-rank adventurers should handle the other monsters and leave the Spirit Turtle to the Empire!
That plan went down the drain already! We have no plan whatsoever now! You are saying that the Empire will handle this but who will you send? Even if you send out your proud Hero here, the location is too close to the border. If she has to use her holy sword, what would you do if the turtle crosses the border? Are you willing to let her wield the holy sword on another countrys soil? If you use the monster as a reason, I dont know how the other nations will respond, you know? Leave the Spirit Turtle to us, the adventurers!
Franz and Ignat are currently in a heated argument
I understand Franzs point in having the Empire handle the Spirit Turtle but the problem is the off chance that if they dispatch Elna and the turtle crosses the northern border.
If the Spirit Turtle crosses the border, it will become a diplomatic problem and Elna can not cross the border either. Its not the question of whether she can use the holy sword there or not but it will set a bad precedent if the other nations allow her to cross the border because she has to chase down a monster.
If such precedent is set, the holy sword user might be able to use such a reason as a shield and cross the border in the future. No country will tolerate that. If that happens, any action taken by Elna will look suspicious to them.
However, it is not safe to leave the Spirit Turtle solely to the adventurers. If we rely on them, we can not count on Elnas power.
In the first place, the reason this plan incorporated Elna was that there is no guarantee that the gathered adventurer can win against the Spirit Turtle.
Leave it to us! We are the most suitable and the most capable to deal with this! Its not a big deal for us to take down a monster that can only boast of its size! Or are you saying that there is someone else more suitable to deal with it than us!?
Due to the ongoing argument, no one noticed that I entered the room.
Thats why I raise my voice to make them aware of my presence.
If that is what you want then I am right here.
Ahn?
Ignats eyes which have the same color as his hair turned toward me.
Then, after he confirmed my identity, he scoffed lightly.
Ha, isnt it Silver-sama the SS-rank adventurer. What are you here for? No one called for you. Right? Clyde-san.
Ignat then turns to Clyde who is standing nearby.
Clyde nodded to him with a bitter expression.
Thats how it is, Silver. You can not take part in this operation.
Maybe I heard you wrong earlier? Didnt you say that your plan has already gone down the drain?
In response to my words, Ignat looks at me with an undisguised hostile expression.
It seems I am quite hated. Well, from his point of view, all the SS-rank adventurers including me are annoying I guess.
The monster that you planned to subjugate has begun to move earlier than you expected. You may plan to be the one who makes the first move but that is already no longer an option. I personally believe that it would be foolish to stick to the plan so zealously. Dont you think so, Your Majesty?
I have made a promise with the adventurer guild that I will not involve you in this matter.
Risking the life of your citizens for that would be putting a cart before the horse isnt it?
Father receives my words and gazes at Clyde.
Clyde frowns because of the difficult position he is currently in. If he allows me to interfere here, he will go against the will of the guilds upper management. That would worsen Clydes position.
However, if he refuses, he will be going against the principle of adventurers. Adventurers act for the people. That is our number one principle and it is the most important of all. Adventurers selfish behaviors are acceptable because we save lives.
Seeing Clyde staying silent, Father tries to open his mouth. He is probably trying to make all the fault lies with the Empire and allow me to get involved in this.
From the Empires point of view, if I can get involved, a lot of lives can be saved and the incident can be contained early. After all, there is no adventurer more suitable for deploying their troop than me.
However, before Father can speak, someone raises her voice first.
I will hire him.
Her voice is different than usual.
I turned around and behind me was Orihime.
Then.
The Empire and the Adventurer Guild can proceed with the original plan. On a separate note, I will hire you, Silver. I want you to defeat the hateful turtle that destroyed my barrier!!
What? What is a brat like her doing here.
Watch your mouth! Ignat! You are addressing the Celestial Princess!
Thats the Celestial Princess!?
Ignat who got called out by Clyde opens his eyes wide. It seems the image inside his head is quite different from reality.
However, how Ignat thinks about her doesnt matter.
Orihime may seem very self-important placing such a request on me but it was a request that has the Empire, the Guild, and even me in mind.
This will make a good excuse. The Empire can say that it is Orihimes arbitrary action and the Guild can say the same.
Moreover, Orihime is a powerful individual called the Celestial Princess. Even the upper management of the guild wouldnt be able to do anything against her.
If any, it would only be harassment at best and that wont be a problem.
..you have my gratitude. Celestial Princess.
Umu! You may thank me more! This is a big debt! If something happens in my country, you must come to assist us. That is how big of a debt you have with me.
No matter what kind of harassment they throw at her, I will be there to help her deal with it.
I understand. One requestNo matter what kind of request it is, I will accept a request from you for free. Whether it is a Dragon or a Demon King, this Silver will defeat it for you. Is that good enough?
OH! You are quite generous huh, Masked Adventurer! You are a good guy! What kind of reward do you want?
A reward is it.
A normal fee for hiring an SS-rank adventurer is 3 rainbow coins.
As expected, Orihime wouldnt carry that kind of money around.
I can do this for free but this will reduce the worth of SS-rank adventurers as a whole.
If that is the case then I will have to request something from her that is of the equal value.
Thats why I asked for the thing Orihime is proud of.
Then I would like to witness the strongest barrier of this continent. I can use barriers myself but I never have a chance to see a Celestial Princesss barrier. Allow me to study it.
HoHou! So you do have an eye! You understand the value of my barrier huh! Umu! Alright! I shall let you witness a Celestial Princesss barrier!
Now, the negotiation is concluded. Your Majesty, that is the case. I have accepted a personal request from the Celestial Princess to travel to the northdoes anyone would like to come along?
Wait a while. I will select some personnel. Other S-rank adventurers will be in charge of dealing with the other monsters as planned. Is that alright with you, Deputy Guild Chief?
We have no problem.
Clyde calms Ignat who was trying to voice complaints and lowers his head.
Now, the talk is over.
The rest is for us to take action.