I Became the Hero Who Banished the Protagonist chapter 15

15. hearing (2)

Click, click. widely. widely.

I hear the sound of meticulously dusting off. I was pretending to read and check the documents scattered on the desk, not even enjoying the white noise, while a pleasant breeze filtered in through the cracks in the open window.

“Illroy, a visitor came downstairs.”

said Daphne, waving her hand away from the dust flying in her face. She even put a hood on her head, and it seemed like she was really determined to clean the room. By the way, are you trying to pretend you haven’t seen the job you just did? I was grateful, but it made me even more embarrassed. I’d rather tell the truth, ‘The holy sword suddenly spoke to me!’

“[If you find out you can talk to me, it’ll be pretty annoying, I wouldn’t recommend it. Perhaps the fanatics of the Puritan Church, who believe in me as the Holy Sword, will go crazy saying that they will listen to me and make you a saint.]”

For a sacred object called the Holy Sword, it was quite a stretch. Anyway, I think I meet the adventurer I met last time, Harvey, and the guy who can read my mind too often these days. I let the words of the holy sword go through one ear and picked up another piece of paper.

“[Reading your mind is not difficult. If you can’t control yourself, sneaking in and reading your mind is like eating cake for me.]”

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No, the holy sword was really readable. I almost answered out loud in my absurdity. So, are you saying that you can hear what I’m thinking without missing a moment?

“[Do you know what a pervert I am? I will listen to only the necessary words, so just worry about yourself.]”

The Holy Sword said angrily. I’m not sure if I can really be relieved.

“[To become useful, you need to properly train your body and mind later.]”

“Illroy?”

Through the words of the Holy Sword, which were not pleasant, Daphne’s voice was heard. I took my mind off the holy sword and looked up at Daphne. I just stared, but couldn’t make eye contact.

“Sorry. A guest came?”

“Yeah. He seems to be from the royal palace, but I don’t know his exact identity. I was wearing expensive looking clothes… , I think an aristocrat with a fairly high official position came.”

a high-ranking aristocrat It must be someone with an ulterior motive, since I visited right after I was notified to attend the hearing. To be honest, whether or not they were trying to help me, I wasn’t very happy. If you want to help me, you will get what you want from me, and if you don’t, it’s annoying.

“The [managers] have the guts. I know you will come to me with a stiff head.]”

It’s because I’m here, because I know that I can’t do anything about it. If you’re an ordinary adventurer, it’s enough to f*ck you and run away if you’re wrong, but I have to continue the uncomfortable companionship no matter what. … By the way, this sword doesn’t even answer my questions, but it gets all the answers it wants.

“[Even if you don’t whine, I’ll answer right away. Isn’t it the first thing to greet that guest now?”

“Yes, yes. All right.”

Without realizing it, I answered out loud. I glanced around to see if anyone would hear, and then went down the stairs.

“[I see you over there. Isn’t that the bald guy?]”

At the Holy Sword’s words, I raised my head. A handsome man was sitting on a sofa in the drawing room in the lobby. As Daphne said, she was wearing very luxurious clothes. Rather than focusing on glamor, it seemed like a sophisticated tailored suit. Almost all of his hair was bald, but the beard that ran from behind his ears was very thick and covered his lower crown.

“You are here, warrior.”

“… hello.”

He got up from his seat, greeted me with a wide open face, and came over to me, holding my hand and shaking my hand. I smiled awkwardly and waved my hands up and down. Sorry, I don’t know the name.

“nice to see you. My name is Wallace Bigwan.”

It was a cheerful, yet raspy voice. He had good strength in his hands, but he was never a knight or wizard. Wallace tapped the badge proudly across his chest.

“The title is Count, and in the palace, I am in charge of the assistant to the Minister of Home Affairs.”

Is it a pretty high rank if you are an assistant to the Minister of Home Affairs? Well, to be honest, I’m not very interested in this person’s rank or title. No, I don’t even care about the name, so I wish I could quietly leave me alone and disappear. I looked at Earl Wallace still, with the most sullen expression on my face. Earl Wallace, in complete contrast to me, started talking with a single smile.

“By the way, you are injured. Are you okay? Can I introduce you to a good doctor?”

“Thank you for caring me.”

I forced a smile as I stepped back from Earl Wallace, who was about to look at my right arm.

“You must have received the summons from Captain Georg.”

“Yes. I have received it well. He put so much effort into writing just one subpoena.”

Wallace chuckled, taking my words as a compliment or being sarcastic.

“Anyway, it’s an item used in the palace, so shouldn’t we use the best item in this kingdom? Even if it is just a piece of stationery.”

Well. He was definitely not a good fit for me. I kept my astringent expression.

“anyway. You can guess what kind of questions the hero will be asked at this hearing, but most of the royal court vassals will rush in and try to bite and tear the hero down. Starting with why the saintess and the mercenary were expelled, asking sensitive questions and asking for responsibility. I will treat you like a sinner.”

Wallace spoke in a rather solemn voice. Well, what Wallace said was something I had already guessed. The hearing was an opportunity. How many people would like to raise their voice within the royal palace by using the warrior as their stepping stone?

“They are like wolves. They are the ones who would sell their parents for the sake of success. And the warrior will only be seen as such a sacrifice to them. In fact, the hero will also be in considerable trouble after the hearing.”

“So, what do you want to say?”

At my question, Wallace smiled.

“but! It’s a different story if the warrior wants to hold my hand. If you do, I will drive the wolves away. This means that I will actively defend you at the hearing. If it were me, I would be able to silence most gossips.”

It started. If Illroy usually looked funny, he would try to threaten me in the name of appeasement. Well, originally, Illroy would have avoided the hearing by accepting Bishop Andre’s proposal and shifting the blame to the saintess, so this wouldn’t have happened.

“I am also willing to fight for the hero, although it will not be easy at this hearing. If the hero wants to keep a good relationship with me in the future.”

I couldn’t hold back and let out a laugh. Be my dog, to put it simply.

“I will refuse. Being tied up somewhere doesn’t match my personality at all.”

I cut it without thinking for a second. At my answer, Wallace’s face turned like a rotten tomato.

“Think carefully again. Warrior, not only can we pass this hearing safely, but we also have a strong political supporter. There’s nothing to harm the hero, so why are you trying to refuse my offer?”

“You make me say the same thing twice.”

This time, he deliberately answered without hesitation. Wallace’s face was disfigured, as if he had stepped on a rotten tomato once. As if he had almost held me in his hands, his elated expression was destroyed, and a smile spread across his face.

“You will regret it.”

“How amazing. Someone recently asked me if I had any regrets. I said never.”

“If you see me at the hearing, you will turn into an enemy.”

It’s so cheesy, this guy.

“Well, do whatever you want. If you’re going to keep saying weird things, please leave now.”

I lowered my voice and slightly raised my spirits. As I took a step forward, Wallace swallowed dryly and took a step back. I smiled at Earl Wallace, who stood at the door leading into the building. Who is hanging a leash around someone’s neck now?

“… Warrior. I don’t know what they believe or say, but we’ll find out at the hearing. What mistake did you make?”

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Now I don’t even respect it, I’m just going out. I smiled, raised one corner of my mouth and kindly opened the door. The warm breeze of late spring pushed hard into the building.

“Then, I’ll see you at the hearing.”

Count Wallace Bigwan looked out the door, looked at me repeatedly, and then left the building as if running away. I closed the door tightly and sat down on the empty sofa in the lobby.

“[Why did you decline that bastard’s offer?]”

“You don’t have to put yourself in shackles to survive a temporary crisis. Besides, you don’t have to borrow that guy’s hand, you can get through this hearing on your own.”

“[Looks like a person who farts in the palace. Is it okay if I turn him into an enemy?]”

Rather than worrying about me, the Holy Sword’s question felt like he was deliberately trying to test me even though he already knew everything. I was happy to be that way. At least I have a good helper.

“That’s the good thing about being a hero. Even if you turn me into an enemy, you can’t help me. Well, on the other hand, I can’t do anything about that guy either.”

I said that and touched my broken right arm.

“And… , If the seven calamities had been defeated while holding the count’s hand, Count Wallace would have believed in the heightened reputation of a warrior and wielded unbridled power.”

I would have continued to be dragged by the Count on a leash.

“[It’s not that I don’t have any thoughts. It must be worthwhile to talk to you.]”

The holy sword spoke as if satisfied, then hummed and snorted.

“Yeah, he said he would tell me the answer. Why did you keep watching until you were almost killed by that spider before you spoke to me?”

“[Choosing you as my user and lending my powers are two different things. A reasonable trial is given, and you decide whether to lend your strength while watching the process of overcoming the ordeal.]”

In the end, it is said that he had to go somehow before he died. I frowned and looked at the holy sword. The holy sword smiled lowly and spoke as if to comfort me.

“[Don’t make that face. It also means that the more you overcome the trials, the more you will gain the strength you deserve. In that sense, this hearing might also be a good opportunity.]”

it’s an ordeal

I let out a deep sigh, realizing that I had really begun to play the role of a warrior I hadn’t even thought of.

—

Friday.

I waited blankly for my name to be called in the waiting room. From young court aristocrats to half-retired dentures, all of the kingdom’s leading figures gathered. It must mean that much attention is being paid to this hearing. I looked at the door to the waiting room that was firmly closed. I could clearly feel the presence and sounds of people buzzing through the door.

“[You’re nervous.]”

“Who wouldn’t be nervous in a situation like this?”

“[You will have to get used to it more in the future.]”

It should be.

I tightened my collar. I didn’t know there was a separate uniform for warriors, but I was very embarrassed to wear it. Except for the black shirt underneath, it was nothing more than a completely white butcher’s suit. When you go out to a public event, you have to wear this outfit or something.

“[It doesn’t look good.]”

Thank you for the bone-chilling words.

Just as he smiled wryly, the door opened and a person who appeared to be a low-ranking noble entered his face.

“Hero, it’s time to enter.”

I nodded and got up from my seat. The new murmur at the crack of the door grew even louder. The Holy Sword said in a voice that he would watch it for once.

“[Try it well.]”

Yes, it’s time to shut the mouths of the wolves.