The Simple Job of Only Perishing to the Hero

Book 3: Chapter 17

Ever since Nefas Albania had met Nino in the St. Altlis Kingdoms Edius Adventurer School, he had been scheming to somehow obtain her.

However, while he unable to come up with even a single effective hand and was anguished over what he should do, Ninos whereabouts became unknown.

And when he thought that he had no choice but to give up on her, Nefas coincidentally discovered Nino in the Jiol Forest Kingdoms royal capital, Roumrelus.

Wait, wait wait! Dont you remember me!?

Nino knows that trick. Its a pattern where you hit on someone by making them drop their guard by acting like an acquaintance.

Thats not it! Dont lump me together with that sort of thing!

Getting enraged from getting defeated in an argument, you overpower your opponent. But that will not work on Nino.

Like I said, thats wrong! Im begging you, please wait!

While breathing a sight, Nino turned around to face Nefas who was hot on her heels.

What? Nino is busy.

You just ate a fried cake! No matter how you look at it, you have free time!

I see. Goodbye.

Nefas hurriedly went around to the front of Nino who had once again started walking.

I still havent finished my business with you!

Clicking her tongue, Nino averted her gaze from Nefas.

There were two choices.

Either silence this guy, or leave this guy behind.

As Nino started to think about which one was better, Nefas misunderstood that as her waiting for him, and breathed a sigh of relief.

Phew, honestly. I had introduced myself at that time. Im Nefas. You remember, dont you?

Making him faint and silencing him was the easiest thing to do, but the man in front of her seemed persistant.

It would be the same even if she left him behind here, and would probably appear before her over and over.

In that case, making him eternally silent would be for the best, but as expected, she felt that would be over doing it.

As Nino thought well now, this is troubling, Nefass irritated-sounding voice resounded.

Oi, are you listening to me!

Nino wasnt. What do you need?

As I said! Your masterI am asking where Shion is!

Hearing that, Nino expressed a question mark.

Shionif he knew about Vermudol from when he was infiltrating mankinds territory, he should have seen him at yesterdays parade and noticed though.

You, what about yesterdays parade?

Ah? Come to think of it, there was some kind of ruckus, wasnt there. Since I wasnt interested, I didnt see it.

That so.

In other words, it seems he didnt see the Demon King Vermudols figure.

That being said, there also wasnt a need to expressly explain it to him.

Nino is currently in the middle of a job, so Nino is alone. If you can grasp that, leave.

I see.

Nefas said that, and he was about to turn around and leave surprisingly easily.

However, in the middle of that, he stopped and stared at Nino.

I had heard that you were swallowed up in a revolution and died.

Hn.

Tell this to your master. This country is also in quite a questionable situation. That it would be best to leave this place quickly.

Hearing that much, Nino thought that the man in front of her seemed to have a utility value.

It seemed that he possessed a fair amount of information.

Moreover, although she didnt really get it, he looked like he found Nino to be favorable.

When Nino thought about how her mission was to gather information, there was surely a need to have a conversation with him and pull out some information.

If you know something

Nn?

Nino is kind, so Nino is willing to listen.

Hearing those words, Nefas made his eyes go round, and made a strained laugh.

He thought that she would be the same as that timewhen they had first met, where she simply dealt with him coldly.

Then again, he didnt think that he would make any progress despite the differencehowever, even so, he didnt feel like letting this chance he had finally grasped escape.

Ahh. In that case, why dont we have a meal somewhere.

It is enough with that.

When Nefas looked at where Nino pointed to, there was a juice stand.

The menu was nothing but ringo-squeezed juice.

Thatsringo juice?

Thats right. That is delicious.

Although Nefas tilted his head wondering is that so?, he approached the ringo juice stand.

Give me two.

Aiyo. Thatll be eight small copper coins.

The smallest thing I have is a large silver coin though.

Arya. Ive got it, Ive got it. Just wait for a bit!

When the dog Beastman shopkeeper said that, he placed slightly dirty small silver and copper coins into Nefass hand.

Seeing that, Nefas subtly distorted his face, but he reluctantly put them into his pocket.

Receiving the juice, he breathed a sigh and returned to Ninos side.

Heres the juice.

Nn, thank you.

After Nino accepted the juice and took a sip, she prompted Nefas to continue his story.

So, what do you mean by questionable?

Nn? AhhTo start with, this is connected to the story as to why I am in this country.

Nefass father, Rudias, was a duke of the St. Altlis Kingdom, and was an outstanding man of importance even in the country.

In order to have a conference with the Jiol Forest Kingdoms cabinet minister, he had come to this royal capital a few days ago.

And then, being fed up with the St. Altlis Kingdoms recent atmosphere, Nefas also accompanied him.

On that occasion, it was suddenly announced yesterday that the Jiol Forest Kingdom and the Zadark Kingdom had entered a treaty of friendship.

Hearing this announcement, Nefas was astonished.

Even Rudias, who was seldomly perturbed, was unable to conceal his unrest. It probably meant that a situation of that degree had progressed completely behind closed doors.

At the same time this should be something to be surprised about, it was also something to be feared.

Hearing Nefas explain up to this point all at once, Nino displayed a questioning expression.

Why?

Its simple. The reason my father has come to this country right now, is to search for the possibility of peace from now on.

Hn

The St. Altlis Kingdom and the Jiol Forest Kingdom are just one step away from warbut, that is due to the bunch who have the idiots of the temple as their center. Even though anyone could understand that something like a war between fellow members of mankind was foolish if they possessed a decent mind.

Nefas snorted sounding unhappy.

Hearing that, Nino raised Nefass evaluation and level of importance up by one level in her mind.

It would seem that this man called Nefas entered the category of decent mankind.

While thinking that, she half-heartedly nodded.

Now from here, its about this entering of a treaty of friendship. From a military point of view, this means that the Jiol Forest Kingdom has obtained powerful collaborators called Mazoku, and has taken one step forward in front of the other countries.

Thats true.

But, at the same time, this also contains a certain danger. Do you know what that is?

Nino doesnt.

Hearing Ninos immediate reply, Nefas cleared his throat, and continued his story.

The fact that the Jiol Forest Kingdom has joined hands with the Mazokuwith the Zadark Kingdom have given those believers of the Demi-Human argument an ideal reasonthat is what it is.

Thats right, if this story about the treaty of friendship were circulated to them, the believers of the Demi-Human argument would probably say this.

Those Demi-Humans have revealed their true nature. Joining forces with the Mazoku, they intend to drive mankind into a crisisthat is what they would say.

And then, complaining about the necessity of the Hero Summoning, they would surely shout for a crusade.

In the St. Altlis Kingdom, where the Hero legend had strongly taken root, that was an extraordinarily easy story to accept.

If the warmongers were to gain even more strength, it really will turn into a war. But, they dont understand the danger of that.

Humans were nothing more than one categorization among mankind, and even looking at the four major nations, the St. Altlis Kingdom was the only nation with Humans as the center.

The royalty of the Canal Kingdom were Human, but the Canal Kingdom was originally a country of multiple races. At this time where the Demi-Human argument had fanned the flames of war, the possibility that they would ally with the St. Altlis Kingdom was low.

In that case, the St. Altlis Kingdom would end up going to war against the entire world.

Then it isnt any different from now. They would only plunge into war knowing they would lose.

That might be true. But, you cant necessarily say that they will lose. If the Hero were to appear that is.

In the verses of the Hero Ryuuyas tale that were extolled in the legends, there was a part that said he was able to blow away a large army of Goblins with a single attack.

This was an anecdote that exemplified the Hero Ryuuyas abilities, but if this were the truth, then the Hero would surely possess abilities that could rival an army alone.

If the Hero were summoned, there would be no telling who would win or lose.

If, the Hero were around, and they could win. Would you support the war?

Hearing Ninos mutter, Nefas thought.

If there was a chance of winning, there would surely be Humans that would accept war.

However, Nefas was different. As a noble that should carry the future of the country, something like that was contrary to his aesthetics.

I would obviously object to it. There is no meaning to a war between fellow members of mankind.

Then its fine against the Mazoku?

I dont know. Its because I havent met with a Mazoku that I could converse with after all.

Hn.

That Mazoku that he could converse with was right before his eyes, but Nino wouldnt explain every single thing.

After enjoying the ringo juices sweetness, Nino stood up.

There was value in trying to talk to him.

Thinking that, she returned the cup that the juice was in to the owner of the stand.

That was pretty interesting. Nino thinks it would be fine if you live just like that.

Is that so.

Un.

Nefas nodded, and gulped down the ringo juice all at once.

Hey, Nino.

What?

Will you, be staying in this country for a while?

Nino thought for a bit about how she should answer Nefass question.

Since she had heard what she needed to hear, having him follow her around any more than this would be a bother, but perhaps he might be useful for something.

Probably.

I see. I, am staying at an inn near the royal castle called Arodia. Ill welcome you at any time.

Hn.

Where are you staying?

Wont tell you.

Saying that, Nino started walking. Since he didnt chase after her this time, she continued on just like that.

The St. Altlis Kingdoms situationThere are warmongers on one hand, and Humans that are trying to stop a war between fellow members of mankind on the other.

And then, there is the fact that there is conference being held with the Jiol Forest Kingdom for the sake of that.

Nino had obtained several pieces of information.

For the time being, this information should be reported with maximum priority.

If Nino were to use Transfer Magic, she could easily make a report to Vermudol immediately, but she unfortunately couldnt use that.

If it was Fainell who similarly remained in the Jiol Forest Kingdom, then she could use it, but she should be in the middle of a job that she was entrusted with from Vermudol at this time.

In that case, she had no choice but to wait until a Mazoku came for the regularly timed report.

If only Nino could also use magic.

Ninos skill with the sword was top-tier, but her talent in magic was lacking.

Since she had confidence that she could cut up an average Magician with her sword, she didnt feel that it was necessarybut at times like this, she would end up thinking if only I could use some convenient magic.

Then again, since the place that Nino should be at the at the side of Vermudol who was also a Magician, it might not be a problem even if she couldnt use it.

Rather, there is also the possibility he did this under that premise.

No, there is no mistake that that is how it was.

Supporting the parts that the other lacked, that kind of relationship.

Surely that was Vermudols desire, is what Nino thought.

Un, as expected, it means that Nino is number one.

Muttering that, Nino vanished into the crowd of people in a good mood.