Chapter 146 (1/2)

Chapter 146

Ch. 146 Tale of a Certain Brave Man 3 (side story)

“….It was reported that the temporary survey team has been annihilated. Since returning here was top priority the corpses were left as is, and probably claimed by wild beasts. After I’ve settled this matter I will go back and collect the remains if any and apologize to the bereaved family.” (Irus.h.i.+a)

Although it is just a pose, lowering your head is not very pleasant. Even more so if the one you’re bowing to is a s.h.i.+tty priest. It is me who is providing you with delicious broth and you who is supposed to be inferior.

The saying, where might is master, and justice servant is absurd. I must refrain from displeasing him. But when the day comes where you are no longer of value, I will be the one to kill you.

“Since I had just returned to my hometown after such a long time, you said it was necessary to prioritize resting from mental or physical strain, but….?” (Irus.h.i.+a)

“Even if the people claim it is just a hoax, it will not be easy to simply wipe away their uneasiness. Since this is an extraordinary crises I was not able to sleep very much. But thanks to that I was able to grasp a full understanding of the situation, is that an inconvenience for you?” (Irus.h.i.+a)

“…By no means, but are you sure?” (Priest)

“It’s alright, it’s what I do.” (Irus.h.i.+a)

Yesterday I thoroughly erased any trace of those soldiers which was exceedingly troublesome, especially having to make sure none of the surrounding districts noticed. Now I just have to forge some details to have the priest cooperate without making it seem too suspicious….Well this situation is nothing to make light of so it’s not going to take much anyway.

As long as he does not check into it.

“Well I will lead the expedition to suppress the evil plague dragon tomorrow, and I will also be temporarily releasing the former knight captain Adofu as promised, to accompany me in the suppression.” (Irus.h.i.+a)

“There’s no need to do that, why bother having him accompany you, as long as you have the army you can handle it yourself.” (Priest)

“Since it was he who took care of me in the past I would at least like to return the favor. If Adofu is able to be recognized for his achievements in this case, then I would like to request a re-investigation on the matter of Adofu having killed his fiance.” (Irus.h.i.+a)

“Do not bring your private affairs into this!” (Priest)

“There is no other suitable person. Eight men of the survey team have already been killed by that evil plague dragon. If this continues then several more will also fall victim. Since I can hear the [[Voice of G.o.d]] I know that Adofu is someone I can take with me.” (Irus.h.i.+a)

This is a lie.

For someone on the level of Adofu anyone else is just as useful and more so in numbers. As long as I say that I can see their status and with [[Voice of G.o.d]] then I can bluff as much as I want.

“Gu guu….” (Priest)

“Besides, I am quite st.u.r.dy, but I will need someone who is prepared for death, why waste your other captains when you can send out someone who is already on death row like Adofu?” (Irus.h.i.+a)

“But, But that’s….” (Priest)

“If you keep denying it so vehemently for no reason, it will make others suspicious. It will be against the beliefs of the church if Adofu is treated so differently, and this will lead to an acc.u.mulation of questions of why his death is being pushed…..This is the kind of rumor that will spread through the people I believe.” (Irus.h.i.+a)

“….Irus.h.i.+a, are you trying to threaten me?” (P

riest)