I Was Called Incompetent ch.45

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Translator: Raizu
Editor: Shirayuki

Episode 45 : Mother and Daughter

D-damn it… how did I end up like this…!
A-anyway, I should get down from here…

[Yo.]

[Hiii!?]

Looking behind me, there was the man who dropped me off here on top of the roof, and an armored young man.
If, if these people didn’t appear…!

[Are you ready, bastard…]

I don’t know who these people are, but I can imagine they’re here to arrest me…!
But there’s no real evidence so I won’t get charged with any crime.
And Tia is an incompetent so there shouldn’t be any problem… yes, it’s gonna be fine.
If these people still press charges…!

[Wha, what are you trying to do! I didn’t do anything wrong!? I hired an incompetent in exchange for treating her mother’s illness!? And let me tell you this… I have connections to the nobles… higiii!?]

He choked me…!
Breathe… breathe…!

[Can’t you shut yer trap… this guy isn’t that bright, is he…?]

[Solomon… let him go.]

[Boss… isn’t that being too lenient?]

[Solomon, I’m not going to be lenient here. Trust me.]

[Aye aye…]

[Guhaaa! Hah… ha….! I, I’ll sue you two! You two will be put in prison in no time at…]

『You fool… haven’t you noticed yet? That guy wasn’t sick or anything. There’s no such thing as Dausara syndrome. It’s all the poison I made. It gradually causes anyone who ingested it to lose bodily functions. Eventually, you’ll die just like that guy.』

Eh…..?

Eh, Ehhh…?

[What’s wrong? Suddenly making that kind of face.]

[Ah…Aaah….!?]

[Convenient, isn’t it… this communication stone. You can also use it to record sounds. All of you stupid idiot’s confessions have been recorded here. What if everyone listens to this?]

Im, impossible…
Thisisbadthisisbadthisisbad!
My position… honor… just like that….?
Nowaynowaynoway…! Ah, wait wait… that is only if I get arrested…!

[Listen. You took the life of one innocent person and attempted to kill another two. You ruined a family that should’ve been living perfectly happy. For all that, you should spend the rest of your life in prison. No, those aren’t your only sins… but you know that already, don’t you?]

[Wait, wait a minute… I, I’ll pay you as much as you want… ju, just…set me free!]

I have to escape somehow…!
If I get arrested like this… I’ll definitely get a capital punishment…!
I don’t want it… to be in prison for the rest of my life… not knowing when I could die, then suddenly one day… no, none of that!

And then I heard footsteps. The younger man approached me, then crouched down right in front of me.
I could only see his legs because I was kowtowing. But strangely, even if he didn’t touch me at all, I felt like something heavy was weighing on my body… it was terrifying.
Wha, what is this intimidating presence…
My, my body trembles on its own…

[Hey, Horus. Do you really think… that I’ll say yes?]

It, it’s like… something from the depth of hell… dragging me into the abyss… 
Tha, that’s not the voice of a young man!
Just who…who is this guy…!

[Any… anything! I’ll pay you anything…!]

[What did you do after Tia asked with all her heart and soul for you to help her mother? Save your breath. Your fate is sealed already.] 

This, this is no good… if like this… I’d rather die now…
There’s no hope in prison… living in that hell till the end of my life… just no…

[Ju, just ki… uh…]

The young man’s face was right in front of mine when I desperately raised my head.
That kind of face…no matter what I said, he would never budge…
That’s what crossed my mind…when I saw his face…

[Sorry. But I won’t kill you.]

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I had the city guards listen to the conversation recorded in the communication stone.
That alone brought the guards over on our side, though they were at first hesitant since we basically broke into the mansion.
By the way we, told them that Tia was not an incompetent; she was drugged and brainwashed to believe that she’s one 
Well, she’s not an incompetent anymore, so it should be fine.
Although some white lies were mixed in, the truth still remained.
I don’t want all the suffering this parent-daughter pair went through to be in vain.

Horus was forcibly arrested by the city guards.
He didn’t resist at all when he was taken.
More so that he had no more energy left to walk.
His face was pale, eyes hollow and devoid of any vitality. One can easily tell that he’s in “despair”.

Solomon had to use his power to prevent Horus from commiting suicide, which caused the guy to cry his eyes out. 
Afterward, Solomon approached him and seemingly did something.
Horus stopped resisting right after, only quietly muttering [Forgive me, I’m sorry, please forgive me, I’m sorry] repeatedly.

[Solomon, what did you do to him back then?]

[Nn? Well, does it really matter? Rather, Boss… I still feel that you’re too lenient.]

I guess he’s not convinced yet… naturally.

[I understand how you feel, Solomon. But I believe that this is the best way to punish him. We have evidence against him after all. Different people have different definitions for despair. To people like him, prison will be like hell. Besides, Niberg responds to serious crimes with…. Anyway, he’s going to be very, very miserable.]

Murder is a serious crime. That is not limited to Nibergh.
It’s best to let that guy savor despair a bit longer in a hell where he’ll wish that he’s better off dead.
That said, he’d probably receive his just desserts there eventually.

[I guess so…? Damn it…  I almost can’t tell which one of us is actually older! Nahahahah!]

[Oi… are you trying to say that I’m an old man inside?]

[Rhode-sama is just very calm and collected.]

[Right right, that’s what I’m tryin’ to say, Boss. I hate bloodshed too anyway. Well, it’s time for me to head back. Oh, right right… I got more peeps to join you. Please check them out later. Seeya.]

[Thanks, Solomon. See you later]

After returning Solomon into the notebook, I flipped the pages to check.
Oho, 4 more pages had lit up… Thank you.

[Well then, next is…]

[Rhode-san.]

When I turned around, there were Tia and her mother.
Both had wide smiles on their faces, which means things had turned out well.

[Are you done?]

[Yes. All I need is Mom to be alright, and everyone apologized to me already. So everything is fine.]

[Ah…that’s good to hear.]

[But I can’t forgive him for what he did to my Dad… and I will likely never forgive him. But Mom told me that Dad wouldn’t be happy to see me murder Horus from the afterlife…and that Tia should prioritize living happily above all else. Besides, Rhode-san has decided that it’s the best way to punish him…so I’d like to honor that decision. And I-I want to learn to be like Rhode-san. Be the Hero you are who helped people like us.]

Tia suddenly grabbed and held my hand tightly, while staring at me with slightly moist eyes.
I-isn’t she being too close…?

[T-Tia…]

[Tia-sama and Mama-sama, do you not feel tired? Let us head back to the inn for the time being.]

With a smile, Levi barged in between me and Tia.
Her smile was scary…

[Ara, Tia, you shouldn’t, you know? Rhode-san already has Levi-chan after all…]

[Wha!? M-Mama-sama!]

[M-Mom!?]

Would you all please stop… It’s embarrassing…

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After arriving back at the inn, I was finally able to take a break.
It’s nice and all that everything ended up well, but we still need to plan out the future for the two.

[It’ll be better to stay away from this city. The entire city will probably learn about this incident by morning.]

The news will definitely spread due to the masses’ curiosity.
There will be various rumours, which will definitely get in the way if the two want to live quietly.

[True… I’m alright with it, but Tia…]

[I’m fine but Mom…]

Fruit doesn’t fall far from its tree after all…

[Okay, this is just a suggestion, but how about if you two head to my hometown?]

[Rhode-san’s hometown…?]

[I have a house back in my hometown, Ist. Feel free to use it. I’m not planning to return anytime soon after all.]

[That house will be left in disuse for a while so I’d appreciate it if you occupy it. Otherwise, it’ll rot and fall apart without anyone to maintain it. Besides, everyone in Ist will surely welcome you two warmly. I’ll write a letter and contact the guildmaster tomorrow.]

There should be a big communication stone in each adventurer’s guild office.
I should be able to borrow it for a short while.

[Rhode-san… I can’t thank you enough… Truly… thank you, thank you very much…]

[Thank you for helping me and Mom, Rhode-san…! I will definitely repay this kindness one day.]

[It’s fine, it’s fine. It’ll be enough for me if I return to Ist one day, you are there to welcome me. Wouldn’t that be the happiest occasion?]

[I most definitely will!]

[Good. I’ll look forward to that day.]

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Deciding that Tia and her mother should leave the capital before the story spreads, we headed to the carriage station very early in the morning.
There, we found an escorted carriage heading to Historia. From Historia, we can ask some adventurers to escort them to Ist. 

[When you get to Historia, please give this letter to the adventurer’s guild office. The guildmaster is named Tenea-san. He should be informed about you already.]

[One help after another…even paying for the travelling expenses… thank you very much…!]

The two bowed deeply.

[Come on now, I’m asking you to take care of my house so it’s only natural. I should be thanking you instead.]

[Rhode-san… I-I will definitely repay this kindness one day. I don’t like fighting… but I can fight for you. After I master my magic… I will.]

[I see… thanks. But I would prefer that you enjoy your life together with your mother first. That would be my number one wish.]

[Ye, yes… Uuu… Rho, Rhode-san…thank you…!]

[Rhode-san, Levi-chan, thank you…sorry… I can’t stop crying… I’ll keep your house clean… I’ll clean it everyday…with all my heart…]

[Thank you. That’ll be more than enough.]

[Take care… Mama-sama, Tia-sama…]

Both mother and daughter climbed into the carriage.
They supported each other, sitting next to each other as the sun began to illuminate the area.
The scene was artworthy. And it reminded me of my own mother.

My mom loved me too.
I’m sure she would’ve acted similarly to Tia’s mother should she be alive.
Believe in me…
Tears suddenly welled up, but I forced them back.
Let’s keep the memories of the time I had with my parents for now. 
And it reminded me that… I need to visit their graves too…

[Rhode-san! Levi-san! Thank you for everything! I’ll be waiting patiently for your return!]

[Rhode-san! Levi-chan! Be sure to join us someday! We’ll be waitingー!]

The carriage started to move slowly.
The two waved their hands as they shouted loudly.

[Yeah! See you again! Live happily! There is still a long future ahead of you two!]

[Good luck! And take care!]

The two kept waving until they disappeared from sight.
Please live happily…