Volume 1 Chapter 11 (1/2)
Chapter 11: A Strange and Uninteresting Request
「I lost a great deal because of this kiddo 」
I heard the upset voice of old man Richard After the deals were finished between the custo went back to normality Some of them left the tavern, while others remained on their seats
I remained in the tavern
「That's not fair I couldn't win in the end 」
The duel made us some scratches Since my knife was rusty and old, some of its cracks pierced Caria Burdnick's face Therefore, she was re pieces from her face one by one as she co effort to endure the pain However, nowith blades, then it's obvious there'll be sorabbedknife, it just broke off
「A draw is acceptable Although she is an apprentice, that young Lady is a very proud knight We know that her faative backstory, but her skills are outstanding Not bad indeed 」
The duel resulted in a draw It all happened because I held my knife on Caria Burdnick's throat, while she held her sword pointed toto strike each other at the same time before the old man declared that the duel was finished I really don't kno that happened in the end
I had a chance of ripping her skin, while she had a chance of piercing my shoulder There would be a lot of consequences to both us if that outcome had really happened Even so, it appeared that Caria Burdnick was convinced of the settlee smile on her face as she went outside of the tavern She said ”Let's leave it like this”, with a dignified expression It looked like she accepted our draw If that's really what she meant, then it was perfect for e feeling between eccentricity and exciteh this child doesn't have parents, he is growing up exceptionally I didn't know thatinto an adult would be so co me
It was hard to believe that this vicious old man will praise people without any ulteriorbehind his odd behavior There's no doubt I had a feeling that I should avoid hiood at deceiving e
「…Master, you really are vigorous But don't usemy face on the tavern's tub as I spoke with hirew old His bread and hair became white He won't be able to endure the hardshi+ps of a real battle anyor despite his old age His eyes were ile His whole appearance still gave everyone an ih I never knew the details, people said that he was a very famous adventurer when he was on his prime days Many whispered that he was even involved in the national affairs Well, true or not, I don't know much since I've only heard his stories from people in the taverns
As the oldwords, he deliberately touched is, you've grown suspicious of me, huh…But don't worry, it's not a weird job I believe that you'll be suitable to accomplish it without any concerns 」
I raised my eyebrohen I heard the old et the job done regardless of what happens 」
「Indeed, your insight is getting better at judging others However, this time is different from the tasks you performed on monsters before 」
He looked closely atcreepily This ood person in the first place How can I trust aways towards me, he always pushed me to her To learn the harsh ways of the world On that matter, I believe that old man Richard was the best tutor