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Defiled Hero Chapter 046

Defiled Hero

Conclusion At The Castle

「Not seeing the real reason for training, I fail as the hero's successor...」 (Tsuyuha)

「Right, but you can start over.」 (Izayoi)

「Yes. I was, mistaken. From now on, I will help the people who need me, and protect everyone.」 (Tsuyuha)

Good. Misdirection complete.

「I think that rather than being in the castle, doing that fits you better.」 (Grey)

「That's right. I got it.」 (Tsuyuha)

She took a step forward, and stood silently before Zenesys. Standing there silently was cool, but she must be thinking about nothing but helping people.

Zenesys doesn't have the skill for this kind of thing, so he relies on Grey.

Although Grey somehow came to an understanding, he didn't read the atmosphere, and common sense cannot be applied to this selfish girl.

Now I'm being begged for help. I completely regret my decision to come here with all my heart. If this is their thanks, those two are the worst.

「Zenesys-sama, I, did not understand the real meaning of training. I fail as a disciple. But my feelings of wanting to protect everyone are real. Even if I'm no longer a disciple, my way of living won't change. I won't come here any more. I will go to where the people need me.」 (Tsuyuha)

「...Agreeable?」 (Zenesys)

「Of course.」 (Grey)

That's the end of Zenesys' problem.

One thing that could have been done differently was, after Tsuyuha rushed in and was crestfallen at being called an unwanted child, Zenesys could have said, 「Look, she's crying isn't she! Apologize!」 when she started crying, and it could have ended without her being sad and still leaving the castle.

The damage done and remaining aftertaste remain.

However, the method was the biggest problem.

If I had said that line, I wonder if it would have been alright.

That's the thing.

I am a true, honest gentleman. I wonder if my surroundings give off that image as well.

I wonder if it would have been fine if I had used a different tone.

I only do things that make sense. I can't do something like that.

『It's been nothing but a bad comedy act up until now.』 (Astrea)

(Hey, Astrea. Don't come out when I don't call you. I'll kill you.) (Astrea)

『You have not even a bit of common sense.』 (Astrea)

「That's how it is, so I'm going now.」 (Tsuyuha)

Tsuyuha finished her talk with Zenesys.

「Izayoi, we're going.」 (Grey)

My arm was pulled, towards the exit of the room. Everyone should be relieved with this.

That includes Grey and Zenesys. Fiere clung to my back, completely frightened, and had erased her presence, Though the results I got here weren't what I wanted, that's one problem taken care of.

I guess that's good enough for now.

I can finally get out of this place.

「—Halt.」 (Zenesys)

A serious, grim voice came from behind.

「What is it?」 (Tsuyuha)

Stopping her feet, Tsuyuha turned to look.

「Then one you brought with you... Izayoi, was his name. I have something, to say to him.」 (Zenesys)

「What business do you have with me?」 (Izayoi)

Without turning around, I asked him.

「...I must, give my thanks.」 (Zenesys)

As I thought, it's come to the worst-case scenario.

「I must also thank you.」 (Izayoi)

「As Grey said, for this matter, allow me to thank you.」 (Zenesys)

「Thanks, is it? From the king? Don't make me laugh.」 (Izayoi)

Though I happened to help, I don't want to become friendly with him. Zenesys and I are enemies. We will fight sooner or later. There's no need for a friendly relations.h.i.+p.

It would make things more troublesome, so being disliked is convenient.

「Do you not, enjoy receiving thanks?」 (Zenesys)