Such a relief, I’d no longer have to wear an eyepatch. No need to explain it as an injury when I meet someone who knows me anymore.
By defeating Hado――one of three Burix siblings, I felt one weight that had been attached to me disappear. There were still two to go, but I can’t do anything yet since they were currently not in the capital.
There was no way I would be told. That made me somewhat frustrated and had been piling up deep down.
Well, to them I was just a powerless human, so what’s the point in telling me? Most likely, Roxy did so out of consideration for other so as not to upset anyone and raise any anxiety.
I hunted several goblins along the way, raising my previously bottomlined stats to an acceptable level. As I walked in the dark toward the mansion, Greed said,
People walking nearby were taken aback and gave me scrutinizing looks, since that last sentence was said in a rather loud voice. Unable to handle those gazes, I anxiously rushed back to the mansion.
The swirling thoughts didn’t die out. Afterward, thinking about Roxy caused me to be unable to sleep at all, and morning came before I knew it.
『Fate, let me tell you something good. A first rate warrior can rest anytime he wants. Being disturbed by mere thought, makes you even lower than a third rate.』
I was so caught up with myself that I didn’t notice what happened outside. I could hear footsteps from two or more person from the corridor. It was something unusual for the usually prim and proper employees here. This much running, there was only one thing that came to mind.
Roxy noticed me approaching, and called out to me.
She was about to depart for Gallia. I knew that already, but in front of her I still had to ask.
[This morning, and order arrived from the castle, telling me to proceed to Gallia at once. It was a great honor.]
That’s not it. It had been decided from a while ago. Until this morning……this fact had been concealed from the employees in order to prevent the retainers of Heart family from rebelling. The Heart family was loved too much by the people of the kingdom after all.
Roxy finally left the mansion after saying goodbye to all of the employees. Together with other servants, I remained there until I could no longer see her in the distance.
Afterward, Roxy went to the military district and led the standing by soldiers toward Gallia.
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[Fate, take this. It’s from Roxy-sama. A recommendation letter for working in the territory.]
It’s what Roxy had mentioned a while ago. However, it’s no longer necessary.
[Pardon me. But I cannot accept it. I will live as warrior from now on.]
I showed her the black sword that is strapped on my waist.
[But…… isn’t your body weak? Becoming warrior is impossible. Take this and don’t say anything else.]
After I stubbornly kept rejecting, the Head Servant took out 5 gold from her breast pocket and handed it out to me.
Oh right. I also need to show my face there. Otherwise, they’ll think I have died, and the barkeep will put flower on the reserved seat.
I stopped by to the regular drinking place. It’s still early so the shop is still being prepared. Did I come at an untimely manner? ……while I was thinking, the barkeeper showed his face.
Hearing that, the barkeeper had an indescribable expression, then went back to the shop. What are you going to do….? After waiting for a while, he returned with a bottle of wine.
[Here, a parting gift. The wine you often drink, your favorite, right?]
I laughed instantly. I drunk wine but not because I liked it. The barkeeper also knew this, so this was more of a joke if anything.
Exiting the commercial district now. From here, we’ll go to Gallia by hitching a ride on the carriage.
[Dear passengers! We are about to depart!]
