Translated: Sei, MTL-sensei-tachi
Edited: Sei, Grammarly no Danna
Source: Syosetu
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Chapter 291
After what felt like a long boat ride, we arrived safely in Mialark.
Fortunately, there were no major incidents along the way, so we were relieved, but we didn't let our guard down and decided to pack our luggage and head down to the port of Mialark.
When we arrived at the port with the Demon King and Koga leading the way, we were greeted by a familiar face.
"Karon-san!"
"Ouh, it's been a while, Usato!"
Karon-san was a large man with an impressive, cheerful smile.
He was a Mialark knight who had previously gone berserk due to the power of the dragon.
He waved to us lightly, then turned to address the Demon King in a serious manner.
"Welcome, Demon King-dono."
"Hmm, are you related to Falga?"
"Did you know...?"
"Of course. It's not that often that you find a hybrid of dragon and human."
He scratched his head in embarrassment at the Demon King's words and saluted with his fist against his chest.
"I will guide you to Norn-sama, the Queen of Mialark."
It seems that Karon-san is our guide to the castle.
After making sure that the Demon King had agreed, he turned towards us next.
"Leave the rest to me and you guys should head to the inn."
"Understood. As for the inn..."
"As we informed you beforehand, it is near the Demon King-dono's."
From here on, the Demon King will meet Norn-sama, Lloyd-sama, and Falga-sama.
For the time being, we handed over the duties of guarding to Karon-san and Leona-san and headed to our base lodgings in the country.
"You look even more fearless than before, Usato."
"N-No, I'm not there yet."
"That part of you is still the same."
Karon-san taps me lightly on the shoulder and looks at Leona-san.
"Leona, guide them around without taking any detours."
"I know that. You're the one who should do your job."
"Hahaha. See you later, Usato."
As I watched him, Mialark, and the knights from the Lingle Kingdom head towards the castle with the Demon King, I noticed something.
Karon-san is walking normally without his cane.
"Is your leg better, Karon-san?"
"To the point where it doesn't interfere with my daily life. Thanks to Falga-sama's magic, potions, and rehabilitation, I'm on the path to recovery. Of course, I can't fight like I used to."
"That's still good enough."
I am so glad.
I felt an immense sense of relief that Karon-san could now walk without a cane.
Then I notice that senpai next to me has a difficult expression on her face.
"What's wrong, senpai?"
"Eh, yeah... I met Karon from another world once. When I think about it, it feels a bit strange."
"Ah~"
Senpai had previously fought alongside Kazuki against me in the parallel world.
I had forgotten that they had encountered Karon-san from that world there.
"The reason he was like that in the parallel world was probably because Usato never met me."
"Is that so? Nea?"
"Because the reason Karon's dragon power went out of control was because the evil dragon's soul was resurrected."
Nea was trying to manipulate the evil dragon's corpse in order to capture me, and in the process, the dragon's soul was resurrected.
If that encounter had never happened, there would have been no Karon-san going berserk after the evil dragon awakened, and instead, in the parallel world, there would have been Karon-san as the hero of Mialark.
"Hmm, when you think about it like that, it makes me feel a little sad."
"Just a little, you said? You're being hard on yourself."
"Actually, I'm not that worried. I'm sure the you in the parallel world has reformed, right? If so, then you'll meet me someday."
That sounds strangely convincing.
Well, to be honest, I've been thinking that way too.
"But I'm already dead, so we'll never meet!"
『I'm probably dead too, and I'm a terrible enemy, so you'll never meet me!』
"『...』"
"If it makes you depressed, you shouldn't have said it..."
"Are they idiots?" (Nea)
Nea and I were astonished at how depressed Senpai and Ferrum were.
That's right, the me over there will never reach the reality I'm in now.
Senpai and Kazuki are not there.
Unable to bear that reality, I continued to fight even to the point of hurting myself.
I guess he thought that it was a punishment for not being able to save senpai and Kazuki.
"But even so, there was a reason to fight..."
Surely, the me over there had a reason to fight other than revenge.
That's why he continued fighting for someone else, without crossing that final line.
"Hey, hey, Usato."
"Hmm?"
"Just take a look. The streets of Mialak."
When I turned towards the sound of Nea's voice, the location changed from the port to the castle town.
The town was packed with people and there were many street stalls and shops selling seafood like in a market.
I was captivated by the sight, which was completely different from the last time I was here.
"This place looks more picturesque when it's crowded with people."
"I wanted to show you the sights of this city. ...The last time you came here, the people of Mialark had evacuated..."
Previously, Karon-san had been consumed by the power of the dragon and gone out of control, causing the city's residents to evacuate to another location.
This had turned this place into a ghost town, so seeing the streets swarming with people now was a sight I'd never seen before.
『There's a lot of fish for sale.』
"It definitely feels lively when there are people around."
Ferrum, who is assimilated into me, and Nea, who is on my shoulder in an owl form, are also looking at their surroundings with interest.
Although I don't show any dark magic, I attract a lot of attention from the people around me when I have an owl on my shoulder.
『Is that Usato-sama and Yuusha-sama...?』
『It's thanks to them that we're here...』
『Even though they're still kid, that's impressive.』
...No, we really are getting a great deal of attention.
I wonder if it's because Leona-san, the city's hero, is here?
Perhaps noticing that I was tilting my head, Leona-san was talking to me with a wry smile on her face.
"You're the key player in saving this city, after all. Of course, everyone knows your face."
"Eh... T-That makes me feel a bit uncomfortable..."
"In addition to that, as one of the people involved in ending the war, and as a person in the center of a colorful love affair with the Hero Suzune, your name is being spread in many ways."
""Gahaah!""
Senpai and I choked at the same time.
Putting the matter of the Demon King aside, I was really taken by surprise when senpai's that started echoing here.
"I can't believe that my past mistakes are coming up now... I'm sorry, Usato-kun, I really regret this...!"
"N-No, I know you didn't mean any harm, so I'm not going to blame you now..."
Besides, the Lingle Kingdom corrects the rumors, so although there may be doubts, there shouldn't be any misunderstandings.
Or rather, I would like to believe so.
However, it's depressing to think that among all this attention, there are people who have this kind of misconception.
Regardless of me, I'm sure it's not a pleasant thing for Senpai either...
"Haa... Hmm?"
At that moment, I suddenly spotted a figure with a different atmosphere from the people living in town.
I stopped in my tracks and looked in that direction, and saw a girl?...boy with an androgynous appearance wearing a gray robe like a traveler.
In addition to the robe, he was equipped with a curved sword similar to a cutlass in a sheath at his waist.
With his reddish-black hair tied back in a bun, he was staring intently in my direction, but when he noticed my gaze, he put on a friendly smile and waved in my direction.
『Usato, do you know him?』
"No, I don't, but... but I'll just wave my hand for now."
It would be rude to ignore him, so I politely waved back.
Then, he moves his gaze slightly, and suddenly his expression turns bitter.
"———!"
"Hmm?"
His handsome face, which can be seen even from a distance, distorts, and I tilt my head, not understanding why he makes that face.
He wasn't looking at me, so should I just go ask him?
As I was thinking so, senpai approached me who stopped, and put her hand on my shoulder.
"Usato-kun, what's wrong? Why did you stop there?"
"Ah, no... earlier, there... who was there?"
The boy who was there earlier is nowhere to be found.
There's an alley nearby, has he gone that way?
"No, it's nothing."
"Really? Let's go ahead then."
...Just in case, let's remember the boy from earlier.
I just realized that when his expression turned bitter, he was looking directly at Senpai.
It's possible that it was someone who held a grudge against Senpai.
"Senpai"
"Hmm?"
"Do you remember ever having incurred anyone's grudge? Other than me?"
"Eh, I don't? ...Wait, you have a grudge against me?"
Well, I guess so.
There's no way this person would easily do something that would make others resent her.
...No, even if I think about it here, I'll never find the answer.
For now, I'll just report this and do what I can now.
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Leona-san led me through the city and I came to a section that had previously been on the lake.
Apparently, the city had been enlarged for the upcoming meeting, and on top of it, an inn had been built for the Demon King, the royalty who would be coming to the city, and those related to them.
The area that has been expanded out from the city is lined with several large inns, and it's amazing that all of these are accommodations for people coming to the meeting.
I guess the existence of magic is the reason why they can create something of such a scale in such a short time, but I could understand why this place is called a city on the water.
"Ferrum, you can undo the assimilation now."
『Yeah』
When I arrived at the inn, I unassimilated with Ferrum.
From the outside, it looked more like a luxurious mansion than an inn, but the inside was also quite spacious,
"I'm sure you know this, but you will all be living here as guards and lookouts for the Demon King."
" Of course I know that. ...Is Kazuki-kun staying with Lloyd-sama?"
Leona-san nodded at what senpai said.
"Kazuki-dono is based at the same base as King Lloyd's guard. He's not too far from here, so it would be best to go and meet him. However..."
Leona-san looks complicated as she shifts her gaze to Ferrum.
As she tilts her head curiously, Leona-san speaks to her in a grave tone of voice.
"Demons... Ferrum, I want you to try not to go out as much as possible. The people who gather here are the royal families of other countries and their relations. As well as the image of the demon tribe, many people with discrimination against subhumans will be here. So———"
"I know. You're saying that for my sake, right?"
"...Sorry."
"It's fine. Thanks."
It was not long ago that the war against the demons ended.
It is not surprising that some countries still have an image that demons are terrifying.
Ferrum is well aware of this.
"Rather, it's just that there's something wrong with the Lingle Kingdom, and this is rather normal. You don't have to worry about it."
"I-Is that so...?"
"Yeah. When I go out, I'll assimilate with Usato or Nea and follow them, so there's no problem."
"Hmph, I'm also okay with you, Ferrum."
"You're physiologically impossible for me."
"I'm a girl, too, you know!"
Senpai is shocked by what Ferrum says.
As for the rest... I could say the same thing about the Demon King, Ciel-san. Amira wouldn't do something so selfish.
The problem is Koga, but I guess I'll just have to keep an eye on him.
"Shall I continue?"
Then Leona-san explains more about the inn.
First of all, it's about the care and support for the employees who work here.
It is said that Mialark hired people who had no prejudice or aversion towards demi-humans, but the other party was a tall Demon King who exuded an intimidating presence even when just acting normally.
He was a scary person who scared even people who didn't normally fear demi-humans, so we, who were based here, would help him out.
This was something that couldn't be helped, so senpai and I agreed to do it.
"And then, well, I don't want this to be used too often, but there's a training grounds on the block where the inn is located."
"Training grounds? Why?"
"I told you that from now on, royal families and related parties from many countries will be gathering in Mialak, right? Some groups will be arriving a few days before the meeting, so a training ground and other recreational areas have been prepared so that people won't have to waste time."
It's not like the royal family themselves will be training... right? If so, does that mean there will be a place to watch?
Is Leona-san worried that I might do something stupid at the training grounds?
"There's no need to worry. I have decided not to do any training like I did with the Rescue Squad while I am here."
"That's what the idiot who was doing the ridiculous reverse push-ups on board the ship says."
"You're definitely going to do something weird in a different direction. I know that."
"..."
I silently grabbed Ferrum and Nea by the scruff of their necks and turned to face Leona-san.
"Leona-san, can you tell me where the training ground is? ———I'm going to play tag with these girls."
"O-Obviously that's a lie!? We're not going to train while we're traveling!?"
"L-Let me goooo!"
....
Well, it is indeed a joke, so I let them go.
Leona-san gave a wry smile as she watched the two of them turn pale.
"If anything happens, please inform the innkeeper or the knight on guard."
"I got it"
"I'll be heading back to Norn-sama now. I'll leave the rest to you."
"Yes. Thank you for coming this far."
I see Leona off as she leaves through the door of the inn.
As she holds the door, she seems to remember something and turns back to look at me.
"Ah, right. I heard from the security guards earlier that there were other people besides you guys who had already arrived."
"Eh? Is that so?"
"It's the head of Hinomoto, the land of beastfolk. Amako and Kannagi-dono are staying at the inn where he's staying, so why don't you go and visit them?"
Is Hayate-san coming!?
Indeed, Mialark and Hinomoto are right next to each other, so it's not at all surprising if he comes early.
There is still some time before the Demon King and his group return, so let's go say hello to Hayate-san before then.
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Author's Notes:
This is the episode of them arriving at Mialark & the appearance of a mysterious figure.
Incidentally, in the IF world, Karon has already been awakened, so an interesting development occurs in which he is not affected by the awakening of the evil dragon.
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