I Became the Hero Who Banished the Protagonist chapter 106

106. Return of the Prodigal Son (2)

Hiding rats.

When I heard that, what came to my mind were evil spirit worshippers. In the current situation, there are only a few people who can be described as rats. When I noticed that I had guessed something, Laura nodded as if my prediction was correct.

“As the hero guessed, it seems that a group of people who follow evil spirits have entered the magic tower.”

“Then wouldn’t it be quicker for the tower owner to weed them out himself?”

Laura shook her head grimly at my question.

“They are secretly working without my knowledge, and even if I step out, I will only live on their vigilance. The people I can control with my limbs are also limited to magicians, and I’m not sure that even those who aren’t worshipers of evil spirits. It’s sad, but it seems like the only person I can trust in the Mage Tower is the current hero.”

A sorceress in evil spirit worship. It would be obvious if such people were active, but I know that the world of wizards is bizarre. A world where people can point knives at each other’s throat simply for violating research. This rule, which transcends social status, applies to the best wizards in the kingdom without exception.

“If you subdue it by force, you will incur a backlash. The world of wizards is complicated.”

“So, it’s better to bring in a trustworthy outsider and use it. For example, like the hero who is the common enemy of evil spirit worshipers and the living legend who defeated the three plagues.”

The praise is heavy. I frowned.

“Look. They said to be wary of compliments unconditionally, so it’s just as Your Majesty said.”

Did the queen even say that? Are the two of you that close? I avoided Laura’s gaze, who smiled at me as if it were amusing. This person seems to be grouchy for a slightly different reason.

“[Illroy, that wizard, is nothing more than an old fox. Be careful when dealing with them.]”

The Holy Sword said with a quiet voice. I know. Every time I looked at Laura’s odd eye, I could feel the deep shimmer of mana. A profoundness that can never be attained at an apparent age. Suddenly, I wondered what his real age was.

“… Well, it’s something I had to do anyway, so I’m happy to do it. I have no clue how or where to start investigating.”

Laura puffed out her cheeks in displeasure when she said there was no clue.

“Anyway, it’s not that I don’t have any clues. I know how and where to start investigating.”

Laura held out a pamphlet to me. I opened the booklet and twitched my eyebrows.

“All these circles… .”

“I won’t say all of them, but it’s fine if you research them centered on them. Well, even if the end of the world is coming, the authors won’t show the results of my research, so be careful.”

At Laura’s words, I let out a sigh.

“You don’t know that I’m still on vacation, right?”

“I am not saying to start right away. I think we can start together when the semester starts. At that time, you will have to show your face often as a lecturer, so it won’t be awkward.”

I glanced at the booklet, folded it, and handed it to Daphne. Daphne nodded, took the booklet, and snapped her fingers. Laura looked at the burning booklet and put on a puzzled expression, but the booklet had already turned to ashes and disappeared. I looked at Laura as I swept up the ashes.

“I memorized the face and name, and I will report the rest whenever necessary. If something like that were leaked, all our plans would be ruined.”

Laura gave a look of surprise.

“Even the hero is surprisingly not that naive. I thought you were a romantic person.”

“Think whatever you want. So, what should I be doing before school starts?”

Laura raised her eyebrows again, as if she was displeased with the way I skipped the topic.

“There is an academic society observing the sixth catastrophe right now. You probably know. It hasn’t been long since we started capturing and monitoring comets, so please enjoy your vacation while observing the asteroid trend for the rest of the month.”

Laura’s gaze shifted from me to Daphne. Daphne seemed to have regained her composure. From the moment Daphne entered the room, Laura seemed to pay more attention to her than to me.

“Genius wizard of the 6th circle. Didn’t you belong to our magic tower at one time?”

“I forgot those days.”

Daphne gave a firm answer. Laura rested her chin on her face and looked at Daphne.

“Are you thinking of moving the enemy back to the Mage Tower? Or do you intend to officially succeed me?”

Looking at Odd-Eye, whose greed began to flow, Daphne rubbed her arm, perhaps feeling goosebumps.

“If being in a party of heroes is a problem, I will wait until all disasters are subdued and the world stabilizes. After that, I thought it would be okay to formally go through the succession process.”

The word laura poured out like a waterfall. Daphne looked at me desperately, as if asking for help.

“If it were you, you would be able to surpass me and look to the next stage. There has never been, and never will be, anyone at that age who creates the sixth ring and advances toward the seventh.”

I put my index finger on the forehead of the head of the tower, which was gradually moving forward, and pushed it back. I could feel the top lord struggling at my fingertips, but I didn’t care and looked at her expressionlessly.

“Daphne belongs to the warrior party. And it was the Mage Tower that did not recognize her qualities and did not catch her when she was in the Mage Tower in the past. I heard that while attending school, he was worked under the professor in charge, just like any other Mage Tower wizard, and then graduated.”

At my barbed words, Laura frowned.

“If I had seen Daphne at least once then, she would have been preparing to become the greatest wizard of all time right under me.”

Well, it sounded more like the screams of someone who missed an opportunity rather than a serious request. I kept pushing Laura’s forehead as she kept struggling to reach Daphne. Laura’s whining voice echoed in her ears.

“You are firm.”

Laura slumped over her desk, sullen.

“Think about it after defeating the sixth plague. The impression Daphne has will also change depending on how the magic tower looks this time.”

Laura lifted her head with a sigh. As Daphne’s eyes, unable to let go of the lingering attachment, followed Daphne, this time Daphne opened her mouth.

“Even when it’s over, I have no intention of returning to the Mage Tower.”

Laura was dumbfounded by that resolute declaration.

“The place where I belong now and in the future is the warrior party.”

Daphne declared that and looked at me. Laura let out a long sigh and rose from her seat. She approached the doorway with wriggling, regretful steps and opened it.

“I understand. Then, first of all, I will guide you to the conference where you will be briefed on the situation. follow me I think you should know what you are doing.”

I tried to follow Laura as she trudged away, but Daphne grabbed me by the sleeve. Daphne grabbed my sleeve and stood with her head bowed.

“I am not going anywhere.”

“Even if you cry and scream and make a fuss about leaving, I have no intention of letting you go.”

“… Is that because I have great talent as a mage?”

Daphne asked in a hesitant voice. When I didn’t answer and looked back at her, Daphne lowered her head even more, as if running away.

“Maybe it’s become impossible to be satisfied with just being a mage recognized by the brave?”

Daphne said in a self-deprecating voice and raised her head again. I put my hand on Daphne’s head. Daphne blinked as she looked at me stroking her hair. For a long time, I stroked Daphne while facing Laura’s stinging gaze from behind. Daphne seemed to have regained her composure, shaking her head with her face suddenly turning red.

“are you okay?”

“… yes.”

Daphne felt Laura staring at her and pulled away from me in embarrassment.

“I was a bit restless. sorry.”

Laura’s gaze at us was inorganic. I smiled and approached Laura, holding Daphne’s wrist. As we followed, Laura shook her head and opened the elevator door.

“… The place we are going to is Immi on the 11th floor. Come to the home of the Astronomical Society.”

The elevator I boarded had already pressed the button to the 11th floor.

“It hasn’t been long since the name was changed from astrology to astronomy. It is because it has become a study that explores the world by following its structure, rather than simply observing the movement of stars.”

rattle.

After getting off on the 11th floor, Laura began to walk across the corridor toward somewhere with familiar strides. The wizards walking down the hallway looked at me curiously and turned their heads again. Among them, those who did not turn their heads to me were zombies with deep dark circles under their eyes.

“that… Laura. those people.”

“Sometimes it comes and goes. They are slaves who sold their souls and even their health to those who sold their souls for research results.”

Laura said in a light tone, as if she didn’t care. Daphne’s expression darkened as she passed them.

“I remember the old days.”

“… You have suffered.”

We walked through the corridors until we reached a huge terrace with a glass roof. At the end of it, there was a man staring at something for a long time with his eyes glued to the telescope and his back hunched over. It’s not even night, what are you doing? As we stood still, a man’s voice was heard.

“At night, the stars are not visible because they are covered by the sun. I am looking at the moon right now.”

The man straightened his bowed back and turned his head towards us. Age around early 60’s. He grew a long beard like a scholar. I could immediately recall the face and name.

“My name is Edwin Bleuve. I am serving as the president of the ‘Comet’ Observation Society.”

Edwin Bleuve showing a benevolent smile. I recalled the face and name enclosed in the red circle in the booklet. okay. A worshiper of evil spirits and a worshiper of calamity. In a way, it was a natural step to suspect someone who could observe the trend of a disaster closer than anyone else. I don’t know if he’s really a devil worshiper or not.

“I never thought I would see the hero this close. I always respect you.”

I willingly extended my hand, and I also smiled softly and held Edwin Bleuve’s hand.

“Thank you for your efforts in observing the disaster. It must have been because there was a professor like him that the disaster could have been prevented.”

Power surged in the professor’s hands. For a skinny 60-year-old man, it was quite a straight hand.

“no. Even if you find out, what’s the use if you don’t have the power to stop it. It’s all thanks to the hero’s dedication, aren’t we still able to safely prepare for the sixth catastrophe?”

Edwin Bleuve shrugged and tapped the telescope. Is that person also wary of me? I glanced into Professor Edwin’s eyes and smiled. The professor looked at me like he didn’t know anything and smiled at me.

“I also heard a lot about Daphne-san behind me. At that young age, he has already surpassed the level of this old man.”

Edwin Bleuve was a wizard of the 4th circle. He seemed more like a scholar than a battle mage.

“Please, I wish you well in the future. Until we defeat the comet that is approaching us from across the sky.”

Bubbly.

And the steps approaching the observation terrace. Even without turning his head, he could tell who those impetuous footsteps belonged.

“President, I would like to give you a compilation of reports from the members first… .”

Nella then looked at my face and continued with a bug-bitten expression.

“… came.”

And, I inadvertently frowned as I recalled the red circle on her face as well.