episode_0098

“Give me one piece of land.”

There is a reason why I can confidently say this.

This is because in the past, the emperor tried to bestow land on me along with the title of earl.

Of course I refused.

I was going to be traveling around here and there with the warriors anyway, so I thought there was no point in having land.

Even though they would appoint a manager, I felt it was annoying to have land that I had to take responsibility for in my name.

It’s a little different now.

Once the soon-to-be-invented warp portal is installed at each major base, the time it takes to move around will be drastically shortened.

This will help you train more systematically and reliably while staying in a designated location.

More than anything, Malion and Galatea will be able to live more comfortably.

I will be able to communicate more reliably with the elves I sent to distant lands, and sometimes I will be able to bring them into my land to rest.

You may be able to provide a building or a room for your group to stay in.

While the emperor was holding his forehead, the prince burst into laughter and said.

“… If anyone hears this, they will think that you entrusted the land to the imperial family.”

The emperor was.

“First of all, the land I was going to give you has already found its owner.”

“Yes. I don’t have that much conscience either. Land is not something you can ask for and take out like gold coins in your pocket.”

“Okay… . Ian, it wouldn’t be difficult for you to give me at least a piece of land. It may take some time, but.”

“It’s okay.”

Although it is sudden and overly blatant, it is not an offer they can refuse.

“Are there any conditions?”

“Well… . If I had to choose, I would like it to be a place where it is safe and the residents are kind.”

“You are making the most difficult request.”

The prince smiled bitterly at those words.

“You probably don’t have any interest in politics, so you’ll need a reliable acting authority to manage it on your behalf.”

“You are correct.”

“I understand. I’ll try my best to match it.”

The emperor nodded slightly a few times and added:

“Hmm. It is a good thing that you, the prophet, came at the right time.”

They called me a prophet.

This means you need some pretty important advice.

“Is there any way to completely replace the human body?”

I understood what it meant right away.

Kylie and Beatrice.

I haven’t been able to properly decide how to compensate for the damage to their bodies.

You may have your own thoughts, but you may also need my advice.

“Completely… It’s difficult to say, though.”

I know a similar method.

From what I remember, it was very unstable, but if the imperial family actively helps, it may be able to be completed properly.

Although I don’t have any good feelings towards Kylie and Beatrice.

I didn’t have any ill feelings left to the point where I didn’t say this just to annoy them.

All we had to do was do our jobs well in our respective positions.

However, I am worried that Beatrice will go on a rampage again.

Looking at it today, it looks like Sylvia and Kylie can control it properly.

“The magic tower owner knows a similar method.”

“… Is that so as expected?”

This is probably the method the emperor also thought of.

The Magic Tower itself is a mysterious and mysterious place, and it is also a place where such people gather.

In particular, it goes without saying that they are the pinnacle of Mage Tower.

Since nothing is well known outside, many people actually trust the mystery of the name ‘Magic Tower Lord’.

“I understand. You can just walk away.”

“Yes.”

“See you next time.”

The moment I got up, the door opened and Grace came in.

“Ah, Ian! We finally met!”

Grace wasn’t even on the jury today.

The reason she is here… It’s obvious even if you don’t ask.

“But are you planning to go already? Even though I just arrived?”

“I’m sorry, Princess. This may be presumptuous, but I am also busy.”

“Hmm… . great! Because I am a child who knows respect! So, let me see you off!”

“… It’s okay.”

After checking the emperor’s twitching eyebrows, I quickly escaped from there, avoiding Grace.

“Ian niiim-!”

***

The four members of the first hero party were in the waiting room in the basement.

Although they were in the same space, they were not close to each other.

Except for Sylvia, who was found not guilty, the three received suspended sentences by agreeing to judicial deals.

Beatrice will undergo rehabilitation for the time being, and the other three will be busy following the orders of the imperial family and going into battle.

Although Kylie had her right arm cut off, she was able to fight right away.

It will start immediately tomorrow, and Sylvia will be the representative.

She decided to receive her profits at the same rate as the rest of the party and donate the remaining amount to the imperial family’s charity.

Sylvia, who was sitting in the center, summarized the conversation she had just had with the imperial family in a notebook.

I was organizing it so I could show off to Ian when I met him later.

“Silvia.”

Beatrice, who was sitting in the corner with her back against the wall, called out to her.

Sylvia only moved her eyes and looked at her.

“That one I always use. What is it?”

“This? just… .”

Sylvia looked down at the incorrect answer note with faint eyes.

“Things I did wrong. To Ian. I wonder if there will come a day when I have to apologize… .”

I wrote down things I wanted to brag about, but I didn’t necessarily say them.

This is because he knew that he was shameless in bragging when even an apology would not be enough.

“… okay. If I show that and apologize, will Ian come back?”

Beatrice asked in a weak voice.

She didn’t seem to be expecting a very positive answer either.

Sylvia felt the same way.

He answered with a bitter smile.

“… no. That won’t happen. You can’t even wish for something like that.”

An apology must be a complete apology.

If you expect something from the target in return for that apology, it can no longer be an apology.

“… is it. I have one question, why did you stay? That’s okay. If you want to apologize to Ian… You might as well go find him.”

“… … .”

Sylvia did not answer immediately.

There was a superficial reason.

This was to control Kylie and Beatrice, who did not know when and how they could go on a rampage.

Although their bodies are damaged, it will not be easy to suppress them if they decide to run wild.

There will also be casualties.

It’s different when you’re together.

‘But my true intentions… .’

I was just afraid.

Because I know that nothing will change even if I see Ian face to face.

Once I can see Ian freely, I will visit him and disturb him whenever I can.

You will hope for something from him and lean on him.

Now I know very well that I am such a selfish person.

So I chose to stay away from Ian.

I decided to overwork my body so that I wouldn’t even have time to feel like going to see him.

“… Because I made a mistake too.”

Sylvia briefly summarized her many concerns.

“Remaining here and being with you all is my punishment. To be honest, there is also a purpose to monitor and control you.”

“… … .”

“You won’t like it. You may want to cut the judicial deal and run. But.”

Sylvia looked carefully at the three remaining party members.

Beatrice listens to her story with dead eyes.

Kylie pretends not to listen with a frown, but she is listening.

And Aria clenched her hands tightly, as if she was nervous.

“You guys can’t beat me now. I won’t stop you from carrying out your sentence, but if you make a fuss, I will come find you. Definitely.”

Wizard of Disaster.

Some say that it falls behind Beatrice in terms of firepower that focuses on one point.

In any situation, Sylvia can consistently project a certain amount of firepower, and considering the range of magic that can cover an entire city, Sylvia can never be said to be inferior in firepower.

Even though she was a colleague, there were times when the group members would hold out their tongues as they watched Sylvia overturn the terrain.

There’s even a joke that it’s because of her that the empire is unable to complete a standard map of the continent.

Kylie said, frowning.

“Why are you bothering me even when I am quiet?”

“… Yes. Kylie, I’m so surprised that you stay still.”

“… Hmph.”

“I’m not doing this because I want to bother you. just… .”

Sylvia looked back at the three with somewhat pitiful eyes.

If it was a virgin, it could have been a sympathy, but if I were to ask, it was a feeling of sameness.

Although she was acquitted, Sylvia thought she was no different from them.

“Let’s apologize and atone together… . That’s it… .”

Kylie clicked her tongue at those words.

Aria said, cowering with her hands clasped together.

“Perhaps Lee, Ian could help us? I think it would be better then… .”

She’s been like that ever since she realized that her value in the world was gone and only Ian could bring it back.

Instead of answering, Sylvia looked at his face and shook her head.

“Ah… .”

Above Aria’s low moans.

“What can we do like this? .”

Beatrice’s tearful self-deprecation flowed.

The waiting room was once again filled with awkward silence.

Among them, Sylvia took out a notebook of incorrect answers and wrote them down, as was her habit.

I wrote down what I did well today.

Thinking of the day when I will be praised by Ian.

I wasn’t very excited.

***

“Now I’m going to try to guess the sum of the three.”

Now that the trial is over, there is no reason to stay here.

I said to my companions as I prepared to leave immediately.

Until now, Lucia’s joining was late, so I only solved a few dungeons separately to observe her capabilities.

It’s time to put it together.

While Kati trains separately with the help of Galatea and Malion, the other three will grow quickly.

The group looked at each other somewhat nervously, then turned their heads to me again.

It is quite common for warriors who do not work together to attack their allies while working together.

Moreover, they know each other’s strengths well.

Since even a minor mistake can lead to a non-trivial injury, they have no choice but to be even more nervous.

In particular, the biggest culprits in misidentification of allies during battle are wizards.

“Ugh… .”

So, it is understandable that Vivian makes a small groaning sound.

But I believe you will do well.

Because Vivian has a strong tendency to underestimate her own skills.

“And you might think it’s a little early.”

I looked back at the three for a moment.

The growth of the three is much faster than my expectations and projections.

So, I think it would be okay to advance the schedule and challenge higher.

“I hope you will take the official warrior promotion exam soon.”

“Ne?!”

“Yes?!”

“Official warrior?”

Unlike other idiots, these people can be called ‘real’ warriors.

The standard for that is ‘official warrior’.

After seeing the results of this collaboration, I will challenge my group to become official warriors.

That’s our group’s next goal.