The Simple Job of Only Perishing to the Hero

Book 3: Chapter 25

So, could you show me Summon Magic right away?

Seeing Rokuna return her gaze from Ein back on to her, Sharon once again made a troubled-looking face.

ErmI cant show it to you here.

Ahaha, I get it. I wouldnt tell you to do something like use magic in the storefront like this.

Ah, no. Thats not it. Erm, just how should I put this

Seeing Sharon be hesitant to talk, Rokuna tiled her head.

Just what wasnt it? It either meant that she didnt want to use it in front of people, or that the requirements to use it werent assembled.

ErmThis is the middle of town, right. Its peaceful, right.

Although I think that its a bit hard to say that is definitely true, I suppose it is.

When compared to the Zadark Kingdoms royal capital Arkverm, the public order could be said to be bad, but Rokuna vaguely nodded.

She didnt have the time to spend time to quibble over the small details.

Erm, so, in other wordsum. I cant bring it out.

Bring what out?

Like the Sword SpiritIf there isnt an enemy, I cant bring it out.

Hearing Sharons words, Rokuna went I see and understood.

If the existence of an enemy was the Sword Spirit Summons condition, then that was a blind spot.

The Zadark Kingdom was peaceful.

There were monsters like Thorn Horned Deer and Charging Boars, but they were targets for hunting and werent a threat.

Even if she were to change the other conditions and test it out, there was no way the Summon Magic would succeed.

However, it was too early to conclude that that was the only cause for failure. She needed to gather more information.

Hn. In that case, well have to go to a place where there are enemies.

Y, yes.

If it was in mankinds territory, this was a strange way of putting it but there wasnt a lack of enemies.

Having just gone outside of the gate earlier, bandits had come out, and the Alva existed as well.

Well then, lets get going.

Heh?

If we go outside of the town, then something random should come out, right?

S, something random you sayEh?

Rokuna whispered to the rushing Ein from the side.

Rokuna-sama. In this place, it is prefered that Adventurers accept a request and exterminate monsters.

Whats with that. Thats such a pain, what are people that arent Adventurers supposed to do.

No, since Sharon is a student of the Adventurer School, she has to follow manners as an Adventurer

Hn

Although Rokuna felt that this was extremely bothersome, she reluctantly turned back to Sharon.

She needed to follow the local rules out of fear of being linked to unnecessary trouble.

Ahh, sorry about rushing you. That being said, if you cant use it unless there isnt an enemy, Id like to do something about that though.

Ah, yes. Thats true

In that case, wouldnt it be fine if you just take a forest investigation or subjugation request?

Suddenly, a voice with a cheerful tone could be heard at the entrance of the store.

When they turned around, the red-haired young lady called Seira from earlier was there.

Kain was together with her looking troubled.

S, sorry. Seira said that she would join in and wouldnt listen to me

I wont allow you all to leave me out!

Saying that, Seira puffed up her chest.

Rokuna observed Seira once again.

Her height was the same as Kains, she had short red hair and red eyes that looked like they were on fire, and she wore sectioned armor that seemed to be made of Holy Silver on her well-balanced body. Even for the spear that she carried on her back, Rokuna could tell that it was a considerably excellent weaponbut.

This town, is the public order so bad that you cant even go around town without being fully equipped?

It isnt like that, but even if it isnt, I wont be able to fight when the time comes if I have a peace of mind, will I!

Hn. You do have a point.

Seira firmly gripped the hand of Rokuna who nodded looking impressed.

Her eyes looked like they were moist with deep emotion for some reason.

Right! Thats so true, right! Everyone just doesnt understand me! Hey, see Kain! What I was saying was correct, right!?

Nn, ah, ahaha

When she noticed, both Kain and Sharon were averting their eyes.

While finding that puzzling, Rokuna let go of Seiras hands.

Whats going on?

Yes. Wearing armaments within the middle of town is seen as an act of intimidation, and since there is a fear of being connected to crimes, it isnt recommendedthat is how it is. However, for the sake of self-defense, the minimum amount of armaments are allowed.

Ein answered Rokunas question.

This demonstrated that she had been infiltrating for quite a long time.

Well, wouldnt it be fine if we have a have an unrushed discussion about that next time. More importantly, what do you mean by a forest request? Ah, Im Rokuna.

Im Seira. Well, you see, on the way headed towards the Canal Kingdom, theres a large forest.

That forest was the forest that the bandits that attacked Rokuna earlier were in, and it was called the Aledona Forest.

Since it was the shortest route that connected the St. Altlis Kingdom and the Canal Kingdom, the highway was created going through the forest, but the Aledona Forest was a place that monsters inhabit.

For that reason, subjugations would be routinely performed by the chivalric order, but according to Seiras story, it seems that the monsters of the forest have increased recently.

Furthermore, she said that there was a change in the chivalric orders situation.

Theres a country called the Jiol Forest Kingdom, see. It seems that that place has joined hands with the Mazoku.

Hn.

Rather than already knowing about that, Rokuna was someone related to it, but she feigned ignorance and listened.

Seira continued her explanation with a serious-looking face.

The St. Altlis Kingdom is the country that performed the Hero Summoning after all. People wonder is the king of the country called the Zadark Kingdom really the Demon King. Or wont they come attacking. And so, for various reasons, a majority of the knights were sent towards being a countermeasure against the Mazoku.

I see.

The leader of the Peace Faction nobles is in the middle of going to the Jiol Forest Kingdom after all. I think that contact will immediately come if something happens though

The leader of the Peace Faction nobles was Duke Albania, and he has had interactions with Seiras Necros Duke House.

Incidentally, Duke Necros did not get involved with politics, and was called things like being the Neutral Faction.

Hn, do you guys get along?

Un, I guess its a bit complicated. Since that Nefas guy is technically my former fiance, its not like I dont have my own thoughts about him.

Nefas was Seiras fiance, but Nefas had a strong impression of being an unpleasant guy to Seira, and she thought of someday rushing out of her house and running away.

However, ever since the day of the Adventurer Schools entrance ceremony, Nefas had subtly started to change.

She didnt know that it was that changed Nefas, but he said that he wanted to start over their relationship from the beginning. She was terribly surprised by Nefass roundabout proposal to cancel their engagement.

After all this time, Seira was worried about Nefas, who was one she considered an undesirable friend, in her own way.

Hn, Nefashuh.

Thinking if I remember correctly, that was the man that came into contact with Nino in the Jiol Forest Kingdom, Rokuna remembered the report from the other day.

However, since there was no need to tell that to Seira, she kept it down to just nodding.

Well, in any case. I understand that the safety of the forest is being threatened because of that. And so?

After Rokuna urged her on, Seira made a light cough and continued.

Right. Right now where the relationship with the Jiol Forest Kingdom has worsened, the trade route with the Canal Kingdom is important. And that is why the King himself has directly made a request directed towards Adventurers!

They were two types of requests being the investigation of the Aledona Forest and monster subjugation.

The investigation was directed towards fledgling Adventurers like the ones that attend the Edius Adventurer School and towards novice Adventurers, and was a mission where they would search the inside of the forest and the areas along side the town and road, and report the situation of the vicinity. Subjugation wasnt necessary in this case.

On the other hand, the monster subjugation would be executed depending on the information obtained in the investigation mission, and was put out directed towards powerful people and veterans.

See? Its perfect, isnt it?

Thats, trueIf its the subjugation request, then it might be just right.

Rokuna replied to Seira who had proudly puffed up her chest.

Since Rokunas objective was to see Summon Magic, it would be pointless if it werent a request that fought against monsters.

Sharon, what do you think?

Since it was a dangerous mission, Seira confirmed the wills of the other members as well.

Ah, un. Thats fine.

Ein, what about you?

It isnt a problem.

It was decided that she would be accompanying Rokuna anywhere that she went from the start, but Ein also replied like that for now.

Yosh, then lets go to the Adventurers Guild! Rokuna-san, wheres your card?

Im not an Adventurer so I dont have one. And I have no intention of becoming one.

Hn. Then well handle the procedures, so can we borrow Ein?

Thats fine.

After Rokuna replied, Seira started walking while taking Ein along. As for Kain, he was being pulled by Seiras hand for some reason.

And then, Sharon lowered her head to Rokuna looking apologetic.

Excuse me. Since we will be back right away, could you please wait for a bit?

Kay, kay, take care.

After Sharon made a sign, a woman that seemed like an employee hurriedly entered the counter and switched places with Sharon.

Just like that, Sharon also chased after Seira and the others.

Theyre at the height of their youth.

If Humans were creatures that were no more than that, things would surely be peaceful

Rokuna muttered that in her mind.