Chapter 63 (1/2)

Chapter 63 – Hero, Think

「Haa~」

That’s no good… To sigh like this first thing in the morning… I know the cause of the sigh. The Demon King, no, it’s Fujino huh. It’s because of the words that girl said.

『You were summoned to this world by using a tabooed technique, they made up an imaginary Demon King, and finally lied to you that the royalty of this country are the bad guys. Furthermore, they even said they could 『return you to your original world』, which isn’t possible… Even though I’ve only said this much, you understand how much you’ve been lied to, right?』

Was I…… deceived?

If the words of that girl are true, that means I can’t return to j.a.pan. Then I…… must live in this world?

No, didn’t that girl also say,

『Since my words might also be lies, please think carefully about it yourself.』

She might be lying…

Is there a reason for her to lie? There is a reason. In order to escape from me, the Hero. However, if we a.s.sume everything she said was a lie then…… I think her behaviour is strange.1

She said that she came to this world two months ago by coincidence. She also knew about j.a.pan. She even went out of her way to introduce herself. And she didn’t try to attack me.

But, she’s familiar with this world. She could also use sorcery. In just two months? That should be impossible. Didn’t the Royal Court Magician say it? ‘It takes at least one year to reach a point where elementary sorcery can be used’ he said…2 Then what about her sorcery? Even I, with the additional special ability from being summoned, took a month to reach the point where I could barely use elementary level sorcery.

……Even when I try to think about it, I don’t understand. What’s going on, I wonder?

『Please think carefully about it yourself.』

The girl’s words echoed in my mind. What should I do when I don’t understand even when I think about it?

Right, I should try asking if I don’t understand.

kon kon kon

「Eleanor, is she not here?」

I first visited the priest, Eleanor’s room. That girl said it at that time.

『Aah, this lady seems to know the situation, you know? Wouldn’t it be a good idea to try ask her later as well?』

At that time, the girl’s eyes were looking at Eleanor. I wonder what Eleanor knows?

But she’s not here so it can’t be helped.

Let’s look for the next one.

「Ah, you three, this is perfect. There’s something I want to ask.」

There wasn’t anyone in the rooms, so when I tried going to the first floor, except Eleanor, three people, Adela, Fillice, and Matilda, were sat around a table.

Adela is a female warrior, sort of like how they appear in games, she’s wearing quite the risqué armour. Her weapon is a large axe and she’s a reliable vanguard during combat. Fillice is skilled at wielding a bow, and possesses various skills needed for travelling. I’ve been very much under her care since we’ve left the country. Matilda is a magician who’s well-informed of various matters. Although she’s still young, she’s composed, I’ve relied on her since I’m not well informed.3

Including Eleanor, these four people are important comrades whom the King a.s.signed to me when I began my journey as the Hero.

「Hey, about what that girl said, what do you think?」

Since everyone was there, I went straight to the

point.

「I…… tried thinking about it but I don’t really understand. That’s why, I want to hear everyone’s opinions…」

Saying that, I looked at the three people’s face, but they had a…… perplexed expression.

「I don’t know the minor details. The King didn’t say anything other than to go together with the Hero.」

Adela spoke and let out a sigh at the same time while leaning against her chair

「Me too, just like Adela. The King said I’m to be in this party. However, that Demon King, no, that girl, if what she says is the truth, I wonder what’ll happen to us ne…」

Followed by Fillice. The last part was muttered while she hung her head down.

「I…… think what that girl said made sense. Leaving aside whether she’s the Demon King or not, it seems she has information that even I’m not aware of. At the very least, within the scope of what I know, what she said isn’t wrong.」

Last was Matilda. However, Matilda then opened her mouth with an expression as if she’s brooding over something.

「……Did you try ask Eleanor-san? I think Eleanor-san is hiding something. Thinking back, her behaviour so far as well, Eleanor-san commented whenever something happened, I think her behaviour was overbearing at times4. If we believe what that girl said, then Eleanor-san is…」