Chapter 56 - 55: Departure (1/2)
”I demand Decapitatiooooooooooon!”
As expected of trash. My answer is equivalent to your crown.
”Opps, it looks like you think your guillotine can hurt me”
With a clang, the knights of the trash take out their swords and surround me.
”Did you guys forget during the wave the I am the one who defeated the opponent those other heroes got trashed by?”
I equip my shield and answer.
As for the knights, none of them dare to move.
An appearance befitting a hero. These are people that know of what happened during the wave, so they do not attack.
Even if it was a half bluff.
”What are you doing! kill this impudent bastard already!”
”Hey...”
I glare at the trash king and repeat.
”Do you not understand? The present me can enter the castle from the entrance, murder you, and walk out just like that...”
”Grrr...”
At last, this trash seems to finally know his position. His face is mortified.
”Do you believe I can actually do it?”
I learnt that in this world threats and bluffs during negotiations are necessary. Therefore, against this trash I'll use it to the maximum.
”If you're going to request a hero to do it, do you think they can win against me?”
”Grrrrr....”
The trash is grinding his teeth with frustration.
”Being able to say such a thing--”
”If you harm my subordinates? I'll kill you.”
Before I lose the possibility I will take the first move.
Since I have no clarification, I don't know whether or not the Iron Maiden skill can kill this trash.
But, I'm quite sure it will work.
If I also include the flames from the Self-Curse Burning.
The trash's expression turns blue when he understands his position.
”Do not bother me trash. I will co-operate during a wave, but once it is over do not disturb me.”
This is my only threat but I cannot reveal my trump card easily. I'd prefer that to be my last resort.
Even if I kill him here nothing will be solved. This trash's successor will just appear and put me on the wanted list.
Even if I fight the other Heroes it is doubtful that I can win.
Besides, if all three of them team up on me I will lose.
”See ya”
”Unforgivable! I won't forgive you Shieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeld!”
The trash's scream resounds throughout the throne room.
”That's my lineeeeeeeeeeeeeee!”
I pointed at the trash before leaving.
After leaving the throne room I pss by a noble woman-like person.
Concealing her lips with a fan and an expensive looking dress.
The face is too well concealed to be able to tell her age.
Perhaps late 20s...?
Her hair is purple...Quite a rare colour...
”thank you for participating degojaru
Was whispered to me as we passed each other.
Gojaru?
Dangerous, I almost turned around.
Hm?
A girl just like Raphtalia when she was small and Firo's humanoid form is behind the woman.
Her hair colour is bluish. Also something you don't see much.
She is dressed well, is she her child?
However, they don't really resemble each other...
Though she her looks rivals that of Firo's human form. Is this little girl also a bird?
I cannot remember who she looks like.
Oh well, that person is probably unpleasant. Remembering is just a waste of time.

So, at that time, we just crossed paths unintentionally.
I had no idea this kid would become an important figure in a future uproar.
By the way, Raphtalia and Firo were waiting for me in another room.
And the fact that they predicted I would cause trouble and was even ready for escape was icing on the cake.
Anyway, we left there in a hurry.
The next day.
”Oh it's the lad. The carriage you asked for is done.”
”Pretty quick. However old man, can you make anything as long as it's metal based?”
”I had my acquaintance help out, so I didn't make all of it.”
Is this common for metal workers?
”Well, he's just one of those guys that can do anything as long as you have money.”
”Lad, don't be sad just because you found out I can't do everything. I'm not versatile like you.”
”I'm not omnipotent either...”
What does the old man think of me?
”Well it's parked in the back.”
”Ah then let's check it out. By the way, Raphtalia-”
Raphtalia grasps my hand before I finish.
”What's wrong?”
”This sword is still fine. Let's conserve money for now.”
”Well..... If Raphtalia says so...
Though Firo is now our main attacker.
It shouldn't be necessary for Raphtalia to act unless it's urgent, the same goes for me.
This sounds bad, but there may be weapons somewhere else that are better than the ones in the old man's shop.
We went around the equipment store to check out the metal wagon.
The hood is metallic, and the whole carriage feels like an enlarged Christmas ornament that my parents bought.
”Wow~...”
Firo's eyes are shining with unprecedented brightness. She heads towards the front and grabs the handle.
”Firo is going to pull this right!?”
”Yeah”
”Yaay~!”
Firo is quite happy, both her feet and wings are flapping, as if wanting to bolt off at any moment.
She has such a face.
”For the time being let's carry in your luggage.”
”Okay”