The Simple Job of Only Perishing to the Hero

Book 3: Chapter 23

The only way to enter the royal capital Edius that was surrounded by stone walls was to pass through the gates that were created in the four cardinal directions.

The largest one was the main gate where the front of the royal castle could be stared at, and was a place where the royal castle guards followed by the elite soldiers could be stationed.

And then, the one that Rokuna was currently trying to pass through was one of the other three gates.

Although it wasnt the main gate, as long as it had the disposition of being a place that was a vital point to the royal capitals defense, it should be a duty to be proud ofbut she just couldnt feel any motivation from the soldiers.

When Rokuna approached the gate, she called out to a soldier standing there.

Hey, can I go through here?

Nn? Ahh, a Human huh. You can go through. What is your name?

Seeing the soldier answer her while yawning, Rokuna turned an astounded gaze towards him.

Its Rokuna. That was pretty easy, wasnt it. Is that alright? For it to be like that.

Sure is. Its because no matter what I hear, in the end, everything will be known with this.

Seeing the thing that the man pulled out, Rokuna went I see and nodded.

AReveal CrystalIt was an item that would display the persons Status when used.

However, with the low performance Reveal Crystal that the man currently possessed, it wasnt possible to see Rokunas true identity.

Name: Rokuna

Race: Human

Rank: S

Level: 67

Occupation: Magician

Equipment: Magic Rod

Magic Robe

Technical Skills: Magical Power Perception E

Magic Development A

Chant Disposal S

HeehOjou-chan, youre pretty amazing. The fact that youre coming from here means that youre probably from the Canal Kingdom butAre you an Adventurer or something?

Hearing the soldiers words, Rokuna grinned and answered.

Im a mere researcher. So, can I go through?

When the soldier, who had written down several of the items displayed by the Reveal Crystal, raised his head back up, he made a broad smile.

Ou, of course. Welcome to the St. Altlis Kingdom. Dont get too close to the back alleys. The public order has been pretty bad lately after all.

Ill remember that.

Answering like that and passing through the gate, Rokuna gazed at the Edius townscape after reaching the plaza.

Most of the buildings were made of stone, and even the streets were paved with stone.

There were also many buildings that emitted grand atmospheres, which most likely exemplified the St. Altlis Kingdoms power.

The people that were coming and going were all Human, and there wasnt even a figure of a Sylphid, Metalio, or Beastman.

I see

Rokuna muttered so this is the result of that Demi-Human argument thing.

The Syphid also had a tendency to create their own communities, but that was because of the difference in the time that they lived in and the aspect that they did so reluctantly was strong, but even so, the effort that they put into interacting with other races somehow gave the potential for them to change in a good direction.

However, this spectacle before her right now was the result of elitism.

Other than eliminating that ideology, there was no way for them to improve.

Well, thats fine. More importantly, I wonder which way the Steel Fish Store was.

Did you say the Steel Fish Store?

As she restlessly surveyed the area, a fat hand was placed on Rokunas shoulder.

When she turned around, there was a large muscular man and three men expressing suspicious-looking smiles standing behind him.

We know where that is. Shall we guide you there?

Right, right, Kinia-san is super informed about the town, ya know.

Just leave it ta us. Kay?

They were clearly of the same kind as those bandits from earlier.

Although she had become sick of it, Rokuna expressed a smile.

And then, smoothly escaping from the mans hand, she impishly thrust her index finger at him.

Saying something like that, is it true?

Ou. The Steel Fish Store, right? The shortcut to it is this way.

What the man called Kinia had pointed to was clearly a darkness that seemed to be a back street.

Certainly, the place that the Steel Fish Store was at was a back street, but she at least knew that it wasnt that way.

Thinking theres a limit to being so easy to understand, Rokuna moved her index finger to the front of Kinias chest while expressing a smile.

Do you know about the specialty of a store in the back streets called bokovokko?

Course I do. Come on, lets go, kay?

Maybe because started to find the conversation to be a pain, Kinia tried to grab Rokunas hand, and at that moment.

*Zudon* Together with that sound, Kinias body was blown backwards.

After confirming that the other men who were standing behind him got dragged into it and fell down, Rokuna breathed an exaggerated sigh.

I see, so you know about it. The bokovokko that I know of is where you beat someone up (bokoboko) with Wind Pressure Bullets until the shape of their face changes though. It must be some kind of fate that you would know about it hereIll treat you to it. How about I give the choice of having seconds?

The men who somehow stood up raised screams that went hii and stepped back.

Ppl, please wait a moment.

A moment. Okay, I waited.

The Wind Pressure Bullet blew the men away once again.

Wrong, wrong! Please listen to what were sayin!

Sure, it was wrong. I dont know what was wrong though. Okay, I listened.

A Wind Pressure Bullet blew the men away even more.

I told you to wait, oi!

Dont wanna.

This time, as she was about to blow the men away with a Wind Pressure Barrage Bulleta magic that fired multiple Wind Pressure Bullets, someone grabbed Rokunas arm and pulled her away.

Hold on there, Nee-san! Whatre you doing. Come this way!

Ha?

Come on, quickly!

Being pulled by a man with golden hair, Rokuna left the place that started to gather people.

Coming to a stop in a place that was about two streets away, Rokuna looked at the guy how was still too young to be called a young man.

She was called Nee-san, but Rokuna didnt have a golden haired younger brother.

Jeez, if you did any more than that, then even the security soldiers would have come flying over, you know?

So, you intended on saving me from that?

Eh? Yeah, pretty much. Was I a bother?

Being told that, Rokuna shook her head sideways.

I wouldnt say that. But well, things did finish before I could break their spirits. It mightve been better if I made the finishing blow.

No, I wonder about that

The wryly smiling boy noticed that Rokuna was gazing at him and swallowed his words.

It was a terribly serious expression.

Feeling an atmosphere he was unable to make fun of, the boy gazed back at Rokuna while feeling confused.

When he did, Rokuna quietly opened her mouth.

You, whats your name?

Eh, ahKain. Im Kain Stagias.

That name, was one that Rokuna knew. He was the young boy that Ein had come into contact with.

Hmmn

Looking at Kain, Rokuna immediately noticed the size of the magical power that immanated from him.

She didnt know about it in detail, but she was able to understand that it was most likely a distinguished amount even among those of mankind.

He might become a considerably influential person in the future, but after facing Kain like this, she didnt feel any discomposed feelings in her chest like when she met Sancreed.

In that case, there was a high possibility that Kain was not the Hero.

Rokuna decided that for now, and talked to Kain.

EhUm. Kain?

The fact that she met with Kain here was actually perfect.

It was because Rokunas objective this time was the young girl who was Kains acquaintance.

Ah, yes.

Im Rokuna. Im a travelling magic researcher.

Seeing Kain go *heh* and be impressed, Rokuna showed a smile.

Since he had gone as far as to save her, Kain shouldnt harbor any wariness towards Rokuna. There was no way she wouldnt make use of that.

What Im researching right now, is Summon Magic.

Summon Magicis it.

Kain, can you use it?

After she purposely asked him that, Kain expressed a troubled-looking smile.

No, I cant use it.

I see, thats unfortunate.

Rokuna answered, and clicked her tongue in her mind.

She thought that he would talk about the young Summon Magician girl here, but it seemed that Kain was not that careless.

Rokuna decided to attack from a different angle.

Actually, I had heard that there was someone who could use Summon Magic in this town. Incidentally, I had hired a person who said they knew that person as my guard.

Eh, could it be those earlier men?

No way.

When Rokuna smiled and snapped her fingers with a *pachin*, a black shadow swooped down next to her.

E, Ein!? The guard was you!?

Thats right. Kain, please introduce that girl to this person.

Eh? Eh, um

They get along quite wellis the impression that Rokuna had as she saw the twos exchange.

There were various things that she wanted to say to Ein, but they would have to be postponed for now.

Is there some kind of problem?

When Rokuna asked that, Kain scratched his head looking troubled.

Well, although there isnt a problem, there is kind of a problem, um.

Kain groaned how should I explain this, and after he twisted his body and folded his arms, he spat out words looking like he found it painful.

If I increase the number of beautiful women acquaintances any more than this, my life will honestly be in danger.

Sorry, I dont understand what you mean at all.

Ah, in other words.

Seeing Rokuna look astounded, Ein supplemented the conversation while looking at Kain with scornful eyes.

This man called Kain is a genius at increasing his lover candidates one after another. Since he doesnt show any self-restraint at all, it is the women that do the rectifying.

Hn. Hes like the Hero, isnt he?

Ahaha, Im often told that.

Kain replied to Rokunas words with a strained laugh mixed in.

Seeking Kain reply like that with absolutely no hesitation, Rokuna suffered disappointment.

If Kain were the Hero, he surely wouldnt make this kind of reply.

Well, its fine. If you have an acquaintance that can use Summon Magic, introduce them to me. If you dont, those fictional lovers will increase by about seven by tomorrow, you know?

Wait, that wont be funny at all!

Rokuna said Im joking to the panicking Kain and continued her words.

Time is finite and important. Please promptly introduce me to that acquaintance-san.

Ha, haa. If its at this time, I think shes probably at the store.

Store?

Ein quietly whispered to Rokuna who expressed a question mark.

She is the daughter of the president of the company called the Tianot Company which has expanded its influence in the St. Altlis Kingdom. They have put out a large store even in the royal capital.

Being told that, Rokuna remembered the contents of the reports from Ein.

Sharon Tianot.

If she remembered correctly, she should have been a young lady with that kind of name.

Hn. Well, that doesnt matter if I can meet with her.

Saying that, Rokuna urged Kain on, and Kain started walking while being confused.

While guiding the two, Kain spoke out the question that came to his mind.

Rokuna-sanwhat, are you going to do once you meet her?

What do you mean by do?

Well, like Im trying to say. The fact that you want to meet her means that you have some sort of objective, right?

Hearing that, Rokuna thought I see.

Most likely, it seemed that Kain didnt completely trust Rokuna.

However, that could also be said to be natural.

Considering the situation that encircled the current St. Altlis Kingdom, it wouldnt be strange if there were people that would try and make political use of rare magic.

No, perhaps there might have already been various things that happened in relationship to that.

Although that question is meaningless, Ill answer it.

That is why, Rokuna did not divulge her true objectiveHowever, she decided to answer him earnestly.

First, Kain, how much do you know about Summon Magic?

Ermits more like a ritual, and currently, only specific people can use itthats about it.

Hearing Kains answer, Rokuna nodded.

Thats right, that is the current common knowledge. But, there isnt any magic that can only be used by specific people.

Magic is a phenomenon, and is something that can be used as long as specific processes and conditions are satisfiedthat was Rokunas pet theory.

At this point in time, the fact that it can only be used by specific people means in other words that there are conditions that only those specific people can satisfy. And then, that should most likely be something that makes it easy for them to use Summon Magic.

Something like chants and magic formations which makes it easier to use magic.

That sort of thing most likely exists for Summon Magic as well.

If even that could be explained, then it should be possible for Summon Magic to be used by people other than the specific people as well.

Rokunas objective went even further beyond thatbut she had no intention of going out of her way to explain that here.

I will explain that. For the sake of that, I want to meet with the girl who can use Summon Magic.