Chapter 162
162 – Change (10)
Unfortunately, I couldn’t get a proper answer from Erina.
No matter how much I coaxed and persuaded her, she mumbled and avoided her answer.
It was clear that he was hiding something.
If you forcefully interrogate him, it could have the opposite effect.
“Master. “Are you okay for a moment?”
At the end of the conversation with Erina, Kayla’s voice was heard through the door.
Then Erina held onto my collar tightly.
It was obvious that everyone disliked her, but she couldn’t pretend not to know.
“Erina. “Wait a minute, is it okay?”
“…”
This time too, there was no clear answer.
Kayla is already waiting outside the door.
She couldn’t help but raise her voice before hearing her answer.
“Yes. Come in.”
Then the door quietly opened and Kayla entered the room.
And behind her, Celica was also there.
“Excuse me. “My lord.”
At that moment, life and death clashed in the air.
No matter how much Erina changed, the fight was still the same.
And Kayla also made eye contact without giving up.
“…”
“…”
Two people staring at each other with their mouths closed.
We have fought and argued countless times until now, and our relationship has become worst.
They are all people I love, but I just couldn’t be with them.
The moment I looked away, it often led to a big fight.
Even the will to get along in the first place has disappeared.
“Everyone, stop.”
He stopped glaring at my words and the atmosphere calmed down.
There was still tension in the room.
“I’m sorry. My lord. “I came here because I have something to tell you.”
From the looks of it, there seems to be no problem with Erina hearing it.
“Really? What’s the matter?”
“I had a conversation with Tyria a little while ago.”
While I was arguing with Erina, they said they met Tyria.
Contrary to concerns, Kayla and Tyria are said to have told the story well.
I felt relieved to hear that Tyria was also listening next to her.
“Thank you. “Kayla.”
“No. Rather, I am grateful.”
It is said that because of me, she was able to end her bad relationship with the elf to some extent.
It is said that Tyria even apologized to Kayla first.
Although it was hardly her fault, she would have bowed her head as a representative of the elves.
I was worried that there might be a collision or friction.
It is said that reconciliation was achieved to the point where concerns were for naught.
“I have to meet Tyria tomorrow and talk.”
“Yes. “I think that would be good.”
Now that Tyria is joining us, it would be better if we get to know each other quickly.
I had already become somewhat friendly with Serika and I, but I was still awkward with Erina and Kayla.
Still, Kayla’s relationship will progress after today.
“Erina. “You can get along well with Tyria, right?”
“…”
Erina did not want to become friends with Tyria.
No, I didn’t want a relationship with anyone, not just her.
At least she has disappeared from being openly wary and expressing anger.
She still never spoke to other people.
‘Erina needs to change.’
After killing her demon lord and saving her.
I wanted to live with Erina and Kayla.
But what if the relationship between the two is this bad?
There was no way a happy future would come even after seeing the ending.
“Erina. “Please, I beg you.”
“…”
“From now on, get along well with other people. Got it?”
Erina doesn’t open her mouth until the end.
Looking at her, her heart felt endlessly congested.
No matter how much advice I give, what’s the use if she doesn’t listen?
But she can’t pressure her to open her mouth.
‘Should I wait for now?’
I believe that Erina will change in a good direction.
For now, I have decided to just watch.
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A week has passed since the Battle of Hellwood ended.
Most of the problems in the other villages were resolved, and only after the post-war process was completed.
We were able to take a breather and prepare to return to the capital.
Thanks to the rough times I had endured, I was able to receive a mansion and a considerable amount of gold coins as compensation.
Not only is there no need to wander from inn to inn like before.
There was no reason to go looking for requests when money was tight.
Of course, responsibilities and unnecessary interference have also increased.
“To meet the king in person. “I’m not very happy about it.”
Yulia put down her glass with a surprised expression at my words.
He even gave an absurd laugh as if asking what on earth he was talking about.
“Think about the achievements you have made so far.”
“Haa…”
“I subdued two of the four blade masters. “It’s something that’s never been done before.”
I wasn’t saying this because I didn’t know anything.
I kept that in mind when dealing with Ragnar and Katrin in the first place.
But when I thought about the future, I felt extremely uncomfortable.
The good news is that he did not join the capital’s knights.
Although there were no knights, it was nominally the position of knight commander.
“Do you know how hard I tried to create that position?”
“…”
“I worked hard day and night to persuade the idiot nobles. So take it calmly.”
She was definitely right.
It was not easy to receive the title of Knight Commander.
She knew that fact, so she had nothing to say even when Julia showed her condescension.
Also, he seemed to sense my concerns and reassured me.
“Don’t worry. “I will make sure the King never touches you.”
“Is that possible?”
“Well, honestly, I don’t know.”
As she spoke, Julia’s smile became slightly distorted.
Not only me but also she was under extreme stress.
But she rarely spoke about what was going on in the kingdom.
Is it because they don’t want to put a burden on me?
Or do you think you can do everything yourself?
“Julia.”
“Why…?”
“Tell me honestly. “Tell me what order the king gave.”
Then, Julia’s smile disappeared in an instant.
Instead, she sighed heavily, her tired expression on her face.
“Tsk. Anyway, she’s quick to notice.”
“I’m not quick to notice. “It’s a fact anyone can know.”
No matter how much I thought about it, it was strange.
She is an ordinary commoner, so how could she refuse the king’s orders?
“The King has ordered you to be deployed as a knight on the front line.”
The words were false, but in reality, it meant fighting the devil’s army for the rest of your life and then dying.
And the Knights. It clearly meant joining Max’s knights.
What was the reason you joined the Adventurer’s League?
This is because he wanted to avoid the semi-coercive orders and unfair treatment that occurred in the Knights Templar.
However, as long as we were fighting against the Demon King’s army, we could not avoid the kingdom’s interference.
“So what did you do?”
“First of all, I said it well. “There will be no need to head to the front lines right away.”
At least, since Julia was trusted by the king, she could be accepted.
Naturally, the treacherous officials of the kingdom will look at this with disapproval.
How could a commoner refuse the king’s orders?
Of course, there will be people who look at it unfavorably.
“This kind of complicated stuff is none of your business.”
“But that’s because I want to help.”
Then Julia sipped her drink for a moment and quenched his thirst.
To be honest with her, I didn’t recommend her help without thinking.
There was also a way to deal with traitors, even if it was in a slightly violent way.
Yulia was holding her head as if her thoughts had become complicated.
Soon she shook her head violently.
“No. Are you okay.”
“Really… ?”
“Yes.”
Julia refused, probably because she decided that she didn’t need my help.
She probably declined my recommendation because she also had her own thoughts.
If you really need help, let me know.
I decided to move on like this for now.
Julia clapped her hands to lighten the heavy atmosphere.
“Come on! “Let’s start preparing to return to the capital.”
“Yes. Okay.”
“I’m leaving tomorrow afternoon. “Please finish your work before then.”
Everything that needs to be done has already been completed.
The elf village was safe, and Tyria joined her as a companion.
The demon king’s army was defeated and the village of Tarn was also protected.
There was nothing left to see in this town.
“Rest comfortably until you reach the capital. “You’ll probably be out of your mind when you arrive.”
“Really? “Is there that much work to do?”
Then Julia chuckled and laughed.
She put down her now empty wine glass and rested her chin on both hands.
“You know what? “You are a celebrity in the capital.”
“…”
“Maybe they are preparing a festival to welcome you.”
At that moment, she felt as if her heart was congested and blocked.
A scene where numerous people’s eyes and cheers are pouring towards me.
Just thinking about it made me feel uncomfortable.
“Can’t I just stay in the mansion?”
“Of course not. “First, prepare a speech to give to people.”
“…Holy shit.”
Unfortunately, I was not good at speaking.
Even in the real world, I hated giving presentations during group assignments.
The thought of giving a speech in front of so many people really made me shiver.
However, there were others who were excited differently than me.
“We will be able to enjoy the festival when we return to the capital!”
Serika says she has never been to the capital.
She was looking forward to it, picturing in her head the fantasy she had had all along.
Also, Colin was the same.
“The capital city is so complicated that you can get lost.”
“Really? “I thought Helen Village was big in its own way.”
“It’s probably twice as big as Helen Village.”
Colin and Serica chatting while sharing interesting stories with each other.
And looking at them, Tyria smiled pleasantly.
“I’m looking forward to it too. “I never thought I would be able to visit the kingdom’s capital.”
Everyone was excited to return to the capital and enjoy the festival.
And Kayla naturally blended in among the group.
“Still, you have to be careful. “As the capital city is so large, there are many blind spots.”
“I see. “I have to keep that in mind.”
Colin, who heard Tyria’s words, waved her hand as if telling her not to worry.
“Then I will guide you!”
“Are you okay? “Shouldn’t Colin do his work at the request office?”
“…Wouldn’t Yulia give permission?”
Colin looks at Julia with a subtle look.
Then Julia, who had been listening quietly, sighed as if she could not stop him.
“Since you’ve worked so hard, I’ll give you two days of vacation.”
“Really?!”
“Yes. Instead, let’s take care of the backlog of work.”
“Thank you! “I’ll take care of things in advance so they don’t get delayed!”
Colleen bowed her head in joy.
Seeing her, the people around her laughed together.
While everyone was talking and talking.
“… “
Erina stayed by my side with her mouth tightly shut.