Chapter 87 (1/2)
Chapter 87
On the other side of the door is a row of what appears to be beastkin soldiers on the left and right side of the blue carpet . At the end of the carpet, there is a throne where a remarkably more powerful beastkin sit . Influential looking beastkins stands on his left and right .
As Souta and Dina stand still without moving, the frontmost soldier urges them to go forward .
Souta sighs, after resolving himself, he moves forward . Dina follows along Souta and stops diagonally behind him . After they stop in front of the throne, they’re greeted by a voice .
「That place is fine . Sorry for keeping you waiting . 」
The one who says that is the beastkin that sit on the throne .
「I will introduce myself first, I’m the king of this country, Baldrum . If my appearance is hard to discern, I’m an elephant beastkin . Elephant is a legendary animal that was said to be at the east of the Great Plain . 」
Although at a glance you can tell he is a beastkin because of his animal ears, he doesn’t have any characteristics of the elephant . Contrary to his appearance, however, he has this impression of composure and dignity .
「I’m Souta, an adventurer . 」
「My name is Dinarius, also an adventurer . 」
Baldrum reacts to the two’s introduction by stroking his chin and a smile .
「Hoo~ as expected, to be not losing composure when meeting with this I . What do you guys think?」
The question is asked to the beastkins on his left and right .
「For not feeling scared at all, it might be because he’s confidence with his ability . Does this means the legend is not wrong then…」
Leopard beastkin, a tall but a little slender civil servant’s answers the question .
「That so? In my eyes, they are just brats ignorant of the ways of the world . 」
Boar beastkin with eyes of the warrior laugh scornfully, mocking Souta .
「We would know by looking at him fight…… . 」
Hawk beastkin says no more than that with his eyes closed and arms folded .
「It is certain that he carries courage that makes him unfazed by everyone’s remarks . Even to my aura . 」
White tiger beastkin talks without diverting his gazes from Souta, this while he let loose his aura .
「So, I only want to ask for the permission to browse the archive, why it ends up with us having an audience with the king?」
Ignoring the four beastkins who express their opinions to the king, Souta asks a question .
「Kukuku, quite an insolent person you are . But I don’t hate that att.i.tude . You two are that right? Persons who seek the books written by Grevin?」
Souta shows a surprised look on his face when asked by that question .
Souta shows a surprised look on his face when asked by that question .
「So that means you’re properly told the reason…… then I don’t know why we’re brought here instead . 」
「Let’s see, there are three reasons you’re brought here, one is because you mention the name Grevin, second is because you’re a human, and lastly it’s due to my curiosity, hahahaha . 」
The king laughs after saying that, he looks excited .
「That means, there really is a connection between the beastkin’s country and Grevin?」
The king nods, confirming Souta’s question .
「That’s right . Also if you’re really the person that was in the legend that was pa.s.sed down, then you would also get the permission to see the books . 」
As the king says that with an expression that is hiding something more to his words, Souta doesn’t say anything and wait until the king continues .
「However, that is if you really that Souta from the legend . Prove it, and then I will grant you the access for the archive right away . 」
Souta still keeps silent and watching the king . He understands that it’s difficult to prove, and knows that the king still has something to say, that’s why he’s still waiting for the king to reveal his intention .
「Kuku~ Not saying anything, that means you already antic.i.p.ate what I’m trying to say right? Then, I declare: If you win the battle tournament held in this country this time, whether you’re actually the Souta from the legend, or another person entirely, I will let you browse the archive all the same . 」
With a full smile on his face, the king stands up, spread his arms, and declare so to Souta .
「Even if I could prove it, you would probably make me partic.i.p.ate in the battle tournament anyway…」
「Even if I could prove it, you would probably make me partic.i.p.ate in the battle tournament anyway…」
「Wahahahah~ That’s right! In this country, might makes right . Therefore, show me your power! Be the champion! And so, you will be the righteous one . 」