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Asia went to find the Messiah Viscount.

There was something she needed to say.

“Father, what about what I mentioned before?”

What she mentioned before.

It was before Aserus came to find the Viscount.

The Messiah Viscount spoke with a worried tone.

“If you want to… won’t you regret it?”

“Regret…? Never. I dislike that human bothering me more.”

The Academy.

Asia expressed her opinion about the Academy to the Messiah Viscount.

“I will stop attending that Academy.”

Initially, the Messiah Viscount opposed it.

It was a pity that not all nobles graduated from the Academy.

But after hearing the reason, he had no choice but to accept.

The Academy was located in the capital of the kingdom.

As the location suggested, it was heavily influenced by the royal family.

So, it was like the headquarters of the Crown Prince.

That’s why Asia, tired of the Crown Prince’s interference, decided to drop out.

“Well, after the vacation is over, I will go to the Academy.”

“Why?”

The Messiah Viscount, who always maintained a gentle attitude towards Asia, asked.

The Messiah Viscount had a serious expression, unlike usual.

“You are a noble.”

“A noble…?”

“You don’t need to try to impress that Crown Prince just because you are a noble. However…”

The Messiah Viscount emphasized the duty of nobility.

It was the most important thing in the noble world.

That is…

“You will meet connections there. You are a noble. You should bid farewell to them before you leave.”

It was about managing connections.

“…I understand.”

Asia reluctantly agreed.

She knew that even if she said goodbye in just one day, she would have to face the Crown Prince that day.

‘I have to endure.’

But she decided to endure that much.

“And also…”

The Messiah Viscount’s expression changed awkwardly.

It was something he found difficult to say.

Asia knew that she would not like the proposal he was about to make.

“If you want to continue attending the Academy without the interference of the Crown Prince… you should seek help from your relatives…”

“Please stop!”

Asia interrupted the Messiah Viscount.

“I’m sorry… but please don’t bring up my relatives anymore.”

The Messiah Viscount had a way to control the Crown Prince.

But it was a method Asia did not want.

That’s why she saw that method as a last resort.

Of course, the Messiah Viscount also did not like that method, but…

‘If it’s for Asia…’

He was willing to choose that unpleasant method without hesitation.

“I understand for now. After the vacation, I will go back to the Academy and bid farewell.”

“Very well. Do as you wish.”

After the conversation, Asia left the guest room.

And she recalled the conversation they just had.

Her relatives.

In other words, her mother’s family.

Asia’s teeth clenched strongly as she thought of that place.

“I would rather marry the Crown Prince than seek help from that place.”

Asia shook her head immediately.

She realized she didn’t need to worry about that in the first place.

She had a fake relationship, but her grandfather, who was a respected elder, had approved of her engagement candidate.

***

Inside a dim cave.

A single candle illuminated the damp interior of the cave.

Underneath the candle, a large round table was placed.

And three humans were facing each other, continuing their conversation.

“Peter, why hasn’t that guy come yet?”

Peter, the man called, replied.

“Drax, don’t you know? He’s busy experimenting with the madman’s hands on the magic stone.”

“Hmm… that makes sense.”

Thinking of the madman, Drax agreed with Peter’s words.

He was a rare being even in his own land.

Therefore, they were able to come here with their own efforts.

Following that, Peter began to talk about his achievements.

“When I gave the magic stone to the monsters, the results weren’t as exciting as I expected.”

“What kind of results did you get?”

“Well, they were all defeated. There was nothing worth using as subordinates.”

“Defeated… why? Wasn’t the ability supposed to increase with the magic stone?”

“It did increase… I did get stronger. But the result was only at the level of monsters. More instinctual than rational monsters.”

Drexx sighed at Peter’s words.

He felt that he wouldn’t be able to achieve anything at this rate.

Drexx quietly glanced at Amery.

“Amery, did you have any achievements?”

The girl known as Amery looked at Drexx.

But she remained silent.

“Tsk, she’s not mute but refuses to speak at all.”

“Drexx, you need to understand. She’s just a doll.”

Peter called Amery a doll, showing a face of not understanding.

Drexx nodded as if he understood.

“A doll… that’s a fitting description. Even with exceptional abilities, she can’t do anything on her own.”

Amery still had no answer.

Drexx continued to press her.

“So, you’re not going to speak until the end?”

But Amery still didn’t open her mouth until the end.

She had nothing to say in the first place.

Because she had no achievements in the task she was given.

“It’s frustrating. Why did the Demon Lord send such a girl!”

In the end, Drexx gave up first.

“Hey, Drexx. Watch your words. Calling her a girl. Even though Amery is not related to the Demon Lord by blood.”

“Blood relation…? Right. That’s true. Amery is the Demon Lord’s adopted daughter. I completely forgot about that. Hahaha, hey Peter. Do you believe in the existence of paternal love for the Demon Lord? Amery, that girl is just a tool. Following the Demon Lord’s orders. What daughter!”

Even with words that insulted her, Amery remained silent.

With that, leaving Amery’s story behind, Drexx asked Peter.

“By the way, where did that crazy guy go?”

“As far as I know… probably to the Kingdom of Hoorn. That’s where he went.”

“Kingdom of Hoorn? Ah…! If it’s that guy, he’s definitely fit for the Kingdom of Hoorn.”

With that, the meeting at the round table came to an end.

“Ah, I wish she had spoken up next time.”

Drexx was the first to leave.

“I don’t have any blame for Amery… but at least she should have done her job properly.”

Next to leave was Peter.

So, in the cave, only Amery was left alone.

And finally, Amery’s mouth, which had been closed until now, opened.

“…Hero.”

The first word that came out of Amery’s mouth.

It was ‘Hero.’

The reason why Amery suddenly mentioned the hero.

It was simple.

Because Amery’s mission was related to the hero.

Amery recalled her mission.

The mission given by her father.

‘Find the hero and kill him. If you can’t kill him, gather as much information as possible.’

Currently, her mission was to find the hero.

And kill him.

But she hadn’t found him yet.

So Amery was wandering aimlessly across the continent.

Without any clues.

***

Commander Letid confirmed the group heading to the Kingdom of Hoorn.

“We’re all here.”

I turned my head to check the personnel.

There was Commander Letid, me, and Teddy in the male group, and Asia and Asia’s maid Melia in the female group.

“Then, Miss, please board the carriage with Melia.”

“Yes.”

Asia and Melia boarded the carriage.

And Letid drove the carriage, while Teddy and I decided to escort the carriage.

They may not have known, but to me, it was a journey that was new.

Embarking on a journey to a foreign country.

‘But can my luck really be this good?’

I was trying to sell my sword when, coincidentally, I ended up in the kingdom of the dwarves.

My luck was almost too good.

Because of that, I started feeling uneasy for no reason.

‘It feels like something bad is waiting for me.’

I thought that way, but deliberately erased those thoughts from my mind.

Words can become seeds, so it’s possible that thoughts can become seeds too.

‘I just hope I can safely make the sword and return.’

That was my small wish for this journey.

“Well then, let’s depart.”

Commander Letid spoke, and thus my first journey to a foreign country began.

***

The study of Count Messiah.

Count Messiah was currently in distress.

“I sent that guy with Asia, but what trouble will they get into now?”

The Count closed his eyes for a moment and pondered.

Asia, who had visited the Kingdom of Hoorn.

When Asia returned to the Count.

“Father, I want to get married right away.”

Count Messiah was taken aback.

“You suddenly talk about marriage? It’s not even an engagement. Actually…”

In his mind, Asia blushed.

“A new life has taken root in my womb.”

At that moment, Count Messiah’s eyes widened.

“Oh, this is not good. I’m worried to the point of going crazy. Call Commander Bertnia right now!!!”

Count Messiah felt like he needed to assign another guard.

He urgently called for Commander Bertnia.

“…Alright, let’s trust Asia.”

Count Messiah decided to trust that Asia would not deceive him.

He resolved to assign Commander Bertnia as a guard.