episode_0567

Edan and I continue working in the office, enduring the scorching summer weather.

Even though I took a bath right after waking up in the morning, it didn’t seem to have any effect, as as soon as noon came, an unpleasant heat started to creep into my body again.

Why is it that women’s bodies are made to feel hotter than men’s bodies? Because they have so much useless fat, it feels like the discomfort index just goes up.

But what had to be done had to be done, so today, Ethan and I were processing the numerous work documents that were flying into Yeongji.

“Joo… My father said he won’t be coming down to Blackwood Manor this summer vacation.”

“… Again? You came up unusually early last winter break, so I guess you’re busy with academy work these days. ”

“The reason I’m asking is that Princess Mezlen’s magical blood sclerosis treatment is nearing completion, so she wants to check the clinical trial results.”

“… Oh, my father is still the same. I guess that means my mother was precious to me. ”

It was an incredible obsession to be so obsessed with the cure for his wife who had been dead for over a decade. Princess Mezlen, who cleverly took advantage of this gap to keep Harold by her side, was also amazing in her own way.

With that in mind, I checked the contents of the weekly newspaper and, as expected, today’s newspaper was also full of news about the warrior party.

“The party of warriors of the Gyeomjyo-segi-geom. Breaking through the Demon King’s 3rd defense line.”

“The Demon King’s subjugation has entered the countdown. Where are the Four Heavenly Kings now?”

“The appearance of a warrior preparing for the final battle.”

… These days, it’s just a story about the warrior every week. Thanks to that, I’m glad to know that I’m doing well even without a messenger.

Judging from the fact that no letters had arrived at the Blackwood Mansion, it seemed that they had no intention of suddenly asking Ethan for help right before the battle.

Well, if you have a conscience, you should at least defeat the final boss yourself. After all that Edan and I have done for you so far.

The Defrin Kingdom’s troops that should have been expended in the battle against Noctis, the Aurelia Church’s troops that should have been sacrificed in the battle against Bertus, and the mercenary corps and the dragon knights’ legions that sacrificed more than half of their troops in the battles against Oberus and Tetato are all still there.

If you know this and use it well, the last battle will be just chewed up by the guy.

In the process of moving to meet the Demon King in the Demon King’s Castle, you have to face countless other small monsters, and in the process, you gradually lose stamina and magic power, which is one of the factors that significantly increases the difficulty.

If you preserve as many of the original main forces as possible, you can use them as reinforcements in this final event, which will make the final battle easier.

In that sense, since there are more than enough troops left, the warrior party will probably be able to deal with the Demon King in full condition. Even without Edan’s help, there will be no problem in subduing the Demon King.

“Another knight, that brave guy? Anyway, the same thing keeps flying in every week.”

“Today’s content is a little different. They say they are about to enter the Demon King’s Castle battle.”

“You’ve been working really hard since graduating. It seems like only yesterday that you and I were competing for 1st and 2nd place in the swordsmanship club.”

“That’s right. When I was a freshman, Agnes and I used to fight over who was the top student and who was the second student in the Magic Club. Fortunately, Agnes seems to be very active in the Magic Club these days.”

“… Hmm, right.”

“… … ?”

Ethan turned his gaze away with a strange sigh, as if my reaction was not keeping him in check.

What? Did I say something wrong unconsciously?

“So, was there anything like a letter sent by the warrior guy?”

“Warrior? What’s the sudden message?”

“… They say that the battle with the Demon King is imminent. If you are fully prepared, you would naturally want to secure as many people as possible to fight. ”

“Well, that could be possible. But I heard that the road to the Demon Realm is so difficult that they try to minimize the number of people who might get in the way. They also say that since you can’t use your strength properly in the Demon Realm, the knights of the Aurelia Church carry your luggage for you.”

“… Yes, the Aurelia Church’s Knights are a trustworthy force. They certainly move with a lot of preparation. ”

“Well, they say they’re moving together with the Defrin Kingdom Army and the Bremen Mercenary Knights, so can’t we say they’re fully prepared?”

“… Is that so? Do you think that’s enough? ”

Did he catch a cold? Why is his reaction so subtle today?

It was as if he wasn’t getting the answer he wanted. He seemed strangely restless. It didn’t seem like it was common for Ethan to show that kind of behavior.

… Wait. Is there any reason why Dan is making such a displeased expression right now?

“Do you really want to participate in the battle against the Demon King?”

“… I don’t really have any such intentions. But if the warrior asks for help, I would definitely respond.”

“… I see.”

“Well… I’m not bragging, but I already fought a battle with a dragon called one of the Heavenly Kings of the Demon King’s army.

Although I couldn’t defeat Oberus directly, I was directly involved in the subjugation of the undead couple who were his direct subordinates. From the perspective of a warrior, I think I’m a sufficiently useful force. I just had a little bit of the same thought. ”

Ethan was openly appealing that he had enough power to join the warrior party.

If you really wanted to participate in the Demon King Subjugation Journey, you could have just said so in front of the Demon King. I don’t know why you’re emphasizing your strengths to me now, when there aren’t any heroes.

Perhaps he is acting like that because he is quite concerned about the ‘achievements that others cannot ignore’ that Harold mentioned. If he is going to take a young lady with no support as his wife, he told her to prove that he is qualified to do so.

As the wedding got closer, Ethan couldn’t hide his nervousness about this.

“Don’t be so hasty, Ethan. Even if it’s not the Demon King’s subjugation, there will be many opportunities to prove Ethan’s abilities in the future.”

“… That may be true, but I never thought you would even consider it. You seem a little prideful. ”

“I think he probably won’t send you out of consideration for Ethan. Ethan is busy running the Blackwood Estate in place of his father, and he’ll also have to prepare for the wedding in earnest soon. It’ll take almost a month just to go back and forth from the Blackwood Estate to the Demon Realm, so it’s not an easy request.”

“… Yeah. I guess it can’t be helped. ”

Although he said that, Ethan was unable to hide his regret from his expression. When you see him like this, you can tell that he has a somewhat childish side.

Just looking at her anxious expression, it was like looking at me from about 3 years ago. I guess she looks like that because she has a lot to worry about right before marriage.

‘Should I change my mood by taking a quick walk around Yeongji?’

But in this scorching heat, if you go outside, you’ll just get tired and come back exhausted.

If I’m going to go out anyway, I’d like to come back after doing something that will give me a sense of accomplishment. Something that will satisfy my strange desire for recognition.

As I was reviewing some of the letters and documents that had arrived at the mansion, wondering if there was anything suitable to do, some letters and documents that had something in common naturally caught my eye.

“Excuse me, Ethan. Would you like to take a walk to Yeongji for a change of pace?”

“… On this day?”

“I have some work to do outside. Of all the people left in the territory, no one but Ethan can do it.”

“… What’s going on?”

Although he reacts slightly indifferently to the sudden question of going outside, he shows interest after hearing that it is something only he can do.

I showed Ethan the local administrator’s approval documents and several petition letters from the local residents.

“Disaster damage report on the rockslide at Kilkenny Rock, North District of Blackwood Estate… .”

“They say that a large rock fell from Mt. Gaebawi and caused a lot of damage. Fortunately, there seem to be no casualties, but we have received quite a few petitions saying that the rock that fell has almost blocked the original flow of the river.”

“… Hmm, really?”

“It looks like the rock is too big for a normal person to remove, and it seems like it would be quite expensive to break it with a magic scroll. And it probably would be difficult to do with magic, too. After all, Mana Blast isn’t the type of magic that can control its power. ”

“That’s what I said. If it’s the magic of release, it wouldn’t be strange if the second and third collapses happened by mistake.”

“Originally, Father would have personally gone out and cut the rock with his sword, but he is currently absent, and the only person in our territory who can precisely cut the rock and solve the problem is probably Edan, right?”

“… Phew, I guess there’s nothing I can do. Then I guess I’ll just go for a bit. ”

Ethan, who seemed annoyed by the words, couldn’t hide his joy at having something to do.