Chapter 167 - Allen Cell and Political Marriage [18] (1/2)

167. Allen Cell and Political Marriage [18]

Clown-san looked me straight in the eye and said『Grow up』.

(…Perhaps what he’s saying is right.)

Realistically, even if we go to the Empire, the chances of rescuing the president is low.

If you think about it normally, it’s almost zero percent.

After all, the enemy this time is the Holy Ronelia Empire.

It is an evil superpower that joined forces with demons, defeated the Principality of Teresia, and declared war on the whole world.

It will be extremely difficult for us students to rescue the president.

(And if we fail… we die.)

Clown-san is right, I should just grit my teeth and let things be.

We should build up our strength for the future and prepare for the chance of counterattack that will surely present itself someday.

Yes, this is surely the correct and『adult』decision.

However…

(I still want to save the president!)

I want to act『now.』

I want the uncertain『now』rather than a sure future.

Not a『tomorrow』without the president, but I want a『today』where I can laugh with the president.

「Clown-san, please. Please let me see Rain!」I said, bowing my head deeply.

Silence falls in the branch chief’s office, as the hand of the clock quietly ticks away the time.

「Haa… I wonder if this pure, simple honesty is the one that struck Rize-san’s heart.」

Clown-san whispered.「Nee, Allen-san. Why don’t we play a『game』?」

He brought up a proposal.

「…A game?」

「Yes. If you win, I’ll take you to the dungeon where Rain is. Of course, I won’t stop you guys from going to the Empire.」

「Is that true!?」

「Yes, I’m not going to lie. However, if I win, you will have to give up going to the Empire. What do you say? Do you accept this game?」he pressed for my choice, with a serious expression.

(A match, huh…)

Clown-san didn’t try to explain what the game would be.

There is no doubt that there would be some unfavourable rule towards me.

(But still… This is the chance of a lifetime!)

At present, we have nothing to hold onto but『Rain’s information.』

If we let this opportunity slip, the path towards the Empire will be closed.

But conversely, as long as I win the game with Clown-san, a straight path to the Empire will be opened up!