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Chapter 494
Chapter 494
Chapter 494
Chapter 494: A Long Cherished Desire
The apology from the Adler family was an event that was unusual on a continental scale. It was not an apology as an individual, but as a clan. An empire that has certainly existed as a powerful nation since five hundred years ago. Its imperial family understands the weight of time that No-Name bears because they themselves are the same. That's why they apologized on behalf of the continent. No-Name remained silent at the behavior of the Adler family.
"Say something."
"..."
"You..."
"The golden eagle family... I now understand why many have been fascinated by your clan."
After telling them that, No-Name quietly knelt down.
And then.
"For five hundred years, it was our clan's longing to regain our name... I thought there was no other way but to win against the Brave and announce it ourselves... but there were people in the empire who did not forget our clan's name... I sincerely thank you, Your Majesty."
"There is no need for thanks. This name is something you won. If you were to be trounced by Elna, I would not have allowed the reward. This Emperor Johannes acknowledges it. Your clan is indeed on par with the clan of the Brave."
Saying that, the Emperor stopped the magical device in the colosseum. Its role was done. Witnesses were made throughout the continent. SS-ranked adventurer No-Name is the descendant of Arvain Knox, whose name was erased from history five hundred years ago, and now, she stands shoulder to shoulder with the clan of the Brave after five hundred years.
That's all that needs to be conveyed.
"No-Name... the magical device has been stopped. My voice will only reach those in this place. Even so, if you don't mind, could you tell us your name?"
The Emperor asked for No-Name's personal name. Arvain Knox is the name of the ancestor. No-Name is the name inherited. Now, the current No-Name in this place should have a name. Hence the question. But,
"Your Majesty... I certainly do have a name. But, I am also a warrior. I have at least some pride. I cannot announce my name after a draw. I will announce my name on another occasion."
"I see... I was impolite. Forgive me."
After hearing the Emperor's words, No-Name bowed and left the colosseum. Elna called out to No-Name.
"Why don't you at least tell me?"
"Are you curious?"
"Of course! Are you planning to go by No-Name forever?"
"It meant just a nameless person, but now No-Name is my adventurer name. As an SS-ranked adventurer, many people understand me. Even if I could announce my real name, I will continue to be No-Name."
Saying that, No-Name picked up the mask she first discarded and put it back on. At that action, Elna made a sour face.
"Why do adventurers like masks?"
"Why don't you try one on?"
"No thanks. Don't push your tastes on me."
"That's a shame."
"Are you really going to leave without announcing it? It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?"
This kind of opportunity is rare. It's a chance to appeal to oneself. It's a pity to waste this chance after waiting five hundred years. That's what her words were about.
"If you're so curious about my name, I'll tell you if you can beat me the next time."
"What did you say!? Are you saying I can't win the rematch!?"
"Well, who knows?"
Saying that, No-Name held out her hand. Elna was not dull enough to mistake it for a handshake. She handed her own magic sword given by Chloe to No-Name.
"I will win the next time we fight."
"I'll return those words to you."
Saying that, No-Name turned her back on Elna and descended to the passage of the colosseum. There, Chloe was waiting.
"Good job! No-Name!"
"Thank you. This sword too... I was able to fight without regrets thanks to your sword."
"Well... if it helped you, the sword is happy too. Let's go to the dressing room. You need to get your wounds treated."
Returning the two swords to Chloe, No-Name began to walk. But her pace was slow. Chloe looked curiously at No-Name. And then.
"Are you... crying?"
"I'm not crying..."
"Is that so... just my impression then... it was kind indeed. In many ways."
"Yes... it was kind..."
The two carried on their slow walk while having such a conversation. During the walk, No-Name staggered and had to steady herself against a wall.
"Are you okay!?"
"Yes... it seems I exerted myself more than I thought..."
"Hold onto me."
Chloe offered her shoulder to No-Name, then made her walk.
"If you're going to collapse, do it in the dressing room. You should hold your pride till the end."
"Yes... let's push on a little longer..."
Saying so, No-Name managed a small smile.
After the duel, four SS-ranked adventurers gathered at the imperial city's wall.
"Here, Silver."
Egor handed Silver a card, which was a magical device.
"The former No-Name gave me the absolute authority of command over the guild. She apparently thought it was too dangerous to face us three, so she handed it over easily."
The three had visited the former No-Name at Silver's request before they came to the imperial city. Their purpose was to seize the magical device, the core of the absolute command authority over the guild. With demons existing, such a magical device that could command the guild was too dangerous. Hence they moved to eliminate it.
"You gave us quite the trouble."
Saying so, Silver destroyed the magical device in front of the three. It was dangerous to leave it intact.
"Was it really good to leave her alive? Someone consumed by resentment like that won't give up, you know?"
"Even so, if we had killed her here, it would have been backstabbing. The current No-Name wouldn't accept it. No matter what, she's her family. If we had killed the predecessor while she was in the imperial city, it would leave a curse."
"That's true... but it's too easy to escape the guild's surveillance, right? she's a former SS-ranked adventurer, after all."
"Let's leave that to the current generation. There's no reason for No-Name's family to be bound by resentment anymore. The rest is a matter of individuals living in the present."
No-Name achieved her purpose.
She regained her name and her honor.
The imperial royal family even apologized on behalf of humanity for a past mistake.
No one would complain.
"We've at least eliminated the worry about the guild being manipulated. We can probably get all the SS-ranked adventurers in line. Next is the kingdom. If there's a chance that demons are present, it's in that country."
Saying so, Silver turned his gaze towards the west.
TL's Notes:
Double Chapter? Yes please
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