Chapter 33 - Come to Think of It, Ism a Hero 1 (2/2)

“I already told you the standard of judgement you should use.You do what you think is right.That is all there is to it.Don’t try to take on too big of a problem.You should deal with what is immediately in front of you, and it will all work out in the future”

“······yes, all right.For now, I want to do what you want to do.”

Artpe’s answer was a non-answer.However, she didn’t want to admit to herself that Artpe was lacking in any aspect.This was why she decided to accept what Artpe said as an absolute truth.

She decided to pretend that it was enough.

“But… But what if Artpe…...”

However, there was one question remaining that she needed answered.

“What happens if the Demon King is one the the good demons?”

“Ah, you don’t have to worry about that.”

Fortunately, this was a question where he could give a definite answer.Artpe’s eyes narrowed as he spoke in a firm manner.

“If the Demon king is considered to be kind, that would mean no evil would exist in this world.”

“I understand.I’ll trust you, Artpe!”

This was how the Q&A session between the two heroes ended.He was sure a day would come when he would come across this question again, but this was enough for now.

The two had a serious conversation that was unbefitting of young kids as they entered the town.Sure enough, the town was being searched by soldiers sent by the palace.

“Have you seen him before!He’s a youth with red hair!Red hair!”

“We are looking for a black haired brat, and a blonde haired girl.Are you perhaps hiding them in your home?Huh?”

Rough looking soldiers were searching each house.There was a reason why the town wasn’t lively at all.

The soldiers weren’t just searching for the crown prince.They were also trying to find the missing heroes from a year ago.When she realized this fact, Maetel was a bit frightened.She stuck close to Artpe, but he was completely relaxed.

“The artifact that obstruct recognition is working perfectly, so we’ll be fine.”

“Still, I’m worried…...”

The two of them were using artifacts that obstructed recognition, so it looked as if they possessed brown hair and dark brown eyes.These were the most common color amongst the population, and they looked very average.If they were still detained even though they weren’t heroes, they could just kill that person on the grounds that he was a pedophile.

“Hey, you guys over there!Come here and show me your faces!”

“Of course, there are occasionally bastards like him…..”

There were people, who became violent, when they were placed in a position of power.It wasn’t just about one’s voice becoming louder.This was especially true when faced with young children, who looked weak.

“What did you say?”

Of course, the solution was simple.He just had to put them in their place.

“Hee...heek.”

Artpe took off his robe to reveal his changed brown hair, then he floated two fireballs into the air.The overbearing soldier, who had been shouting towards them, froze in place.

“You are being too noisy.I don’t care who you are looking for.Shut up.You should go on about quietly.All right?”

“A m...mage…...!”

The soldier couldn’t reply properly.His gaze was firmly planted on the fireballs, which were moving around freely based on the gesture of Artpe’s hand.The nearby soldiers had already retreated.

“Hey.Aren’t you going to answer me?”

When Artpe glared as he moved the fireballs, the soldier finally bowed his head in surprise.

“I....I’m sorry, mage!”

“If you feel that way then get the hell out of my sight.From this moment on, if I see any of you, you won’t need a hearth to feel warm ever again.”

“Yes.Yes, sir!”

The one that gave the answer as well as the demoralized soldiers exited the town at once.It was as if there was a flash flood.Artpe gave a light laugh as he turned to look at Maetel.

“You just have to simply show them your power against idiots like them.This is the easiest way to resolve the problem for both sides, so you should remember this.”

“Oooh.Artpe is too cool…..!”

There were stars in Maetel’s eyes.

Mmm.It seemed Artpe’s message hadn’t taken hold at all.

“What’s so cool about such a cheap threat?”

“I said Artpe looked cool, because you looked cool.I just said what I thought!”

“Yes.Yes.I was the foolish one.”

Artpe let out a sigh as he turned around.Since he chased the annoying flies away, he had to acquire a place to stay for the night.

Artpe only realized afterwards that he had made a mistake in his calculations.

“Heek ”

“H...hide!”

“Should we run away?”

“P... please spare me!”

“······.”

It seemed the townspeople had become frightened alongside the soldiers.No one wanted to open their doors to the party with the scary magician.

“Ah…...”

It took them 30 minutes.Artpe was barely able to book a room at the inn.As he was served soup, he decided not to use magic in front of the civilians if he could help it.

“We’ll be on a tight schedule starting tomorrow.We won’t be resting until we get to our destination, so you should be prepared for it.”

“When you say a comrade, who are you trying to find?”

“That is…....”

The hero from his past life had undergone countless trial and error to find her companions.She started off with a thief, then she joined forces with a warrior, archer and a priestess…..

However, there was a problem with the party’s firepower.Aside from the priestess, all the members of the hero’s party were powerful beings that had the power of hundred to a thousand men. Yet they weren’t talented enough to turn the tide of a battle by themselves.They were only deployed in situations where a small elite force was effective.

However, the situation had completely changed when a magician joined the hero’s party.The magician possessed such brilliant talent that she was considered second only to the hero!The magician’s ability was so great that the achievement of the hero’s party was separated depending on what happened before and after the magician joined the party.

Since Artpe had the knowledge about his previous life, his choice was obvious.

“We are going to find a mage”

Artpe didn’t care if their positions overlapped.Not, this was actually better!If a magician joined the party early, he could develop her.If he did a good job, maybe he could end all of this, while not having to enter the battlefield!

“I just need Artpe…..”

Maetel grumbled as if she still didn’t like the idea, but he ignored her.

At this point in time, he already knew where he could find the magician.

They just have to go see her now!

At that moment, someone knocked on the door to their room.

“E...excuse me.May I bother you for a brief moment….?”

A thin and high voice of a girl was heard.Maetel answered yes, and she didn’t hesitate to answer the door.When the door was opened, a very plain looking girl was standing there.She looked like the Village Girl A that could be found in any town.

“Uh…..Ah…..”

When Artpe caught sight of her, he immediately activate his Read All Creation ability.

At that moment, Artpe finally realized something.

The job as a hero had just started.