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Translator: Raizu
Editor: Shirayuki
Chapter 210. Former Hero – Learn about the World Situation
[I don’t care about such nonsense. Let’s get straight to the point, Baurouva. Stop standing there and sit down.]
The leader spoke in an irritated manner.
Wow, this person has a bad attitude.
It feels bad.
I don’t know what kind of relationship he has with Baurouva, but I don’t think he would behave like this even if he summoned me here.
Besides interrupting my date with Tanya, why do I have to be ordered around?
I’m getting a little annoyed.
If not for this, I would’ve been having wild sex in the open with Tanya by now…
[I’m sorry, Amagi Haruto. I have something to ask you, so please sit down and listen to me for a little while.]
[Oh, what do you want to ask me?]
The atmosphere gave me the feeling that it would be very troublesome.
Should I really sit down?
I think it would be better if I just went home without listening to them.
Would it be alright?
In the first place, I only came here in response to a request, so there was no reason for me to stay here.
[Hey, I told you to sit down, right? Can’t you understand what I’m saying? How long are you going to stand around like an idiot?]
This guy.
The leader, leaning back in his chair, curses me with foul language.
I only said this after thinking about it for a little while.
Let’s kick his ass.
Or maybe I should just give up and go home?
Seeing me clearly in a bad mood, Baurouva approached me.
[I’m sorry. That gentleman is incapable of respecting others. After all, he is His Highness the Third Prince of the Empire…]
Baurouva whispers this to me as I get angry.
Don’t bring your face too close to me.
…..so, Third Prince…?
Seriously?
Wasn’t he the leader of the Knights?
[Don’t keep me waiting too long. Come sit down.]
The man on the sofa ordered me again.
The Third Prince of the empire…huh?
[…..]
Although I was still annoyed, I sat down on the sofa after hearing that he was the Third Prince.
Ah, he outranked me by much in terms of authority.
The Third Prince is Shia’s older brother, so if I get into trouble with the Imperial Prince, there is a possibility that my relationship with Shia and Chiyu-san as well as Rithina’s position will be in jeopardy.
Let’s just be patient here.
I also have a loving family.
[Amagi Haruto. I’ve heard from Baurouva. You seem to be quite skilled, aren’t you?]
That’s what the Prince said to me as I sat across from him.
He won’t even give his name!
This guy makes a bad impression!
[Just so-so.]
I answered the Prince’s question quietly.
[Just so-so? Hmm ]
This guy…his every move is annoying.
Relatively speaking, thanks to Baurouva, my reputation had skyrocketed.
While I was nervous in my mind, the Prince instructed Baurouva with his chin.
[It seems that the Prince wants to see your power. Therefore, I will give him some time after this.]
Baurouva is starting to look like a really good guy. Is this the theory of relativity?
Of course not.
[What if I don’t wanna?]
Say something that suppresses your feelings of annoyance, but conveys that you are as annoyed as possible.
[If you say no, I don’t think you can safely return to your country from my Empire. You and the women who came with you.]
Said the Prince who was leaning back.
[Ha?]
The moment I heard the Prince’s words, my irritation reached its peak.
I glared at him as if I was going to kill him.
However, as expected, the Prince glared directly back at me.
[Very well. Please calm down. Prince, I will handle the negotiations.]
Baurouva cut in.
[I leave it to you. Be sure to bring results.]
The Prince stood up and left the room.
Up until his exit, my glare was still directed at him.
[What’s wrong with him? He’s so annoying.]
Then, I directed my glare to Baurouva instead.
[I thought you two wouldn’t be a good match, but I never expected it to go this far…]
While saying that, Baurouva sat down on the sofa where the Prince was sitting.
Only now I sat across Baurouva.
[Now…let’s talk…]
[I’ll never listen to a request from someone like that.]
If he dares touch my family, I won’t even care anymore about ties and relationships.
I’m prepared to fight him with all my might.
[Hmm…what’s going on?]
In front of me, who was completely furious, Baurouva had an incomprehensible look on his face, as though he was troubled, but in reality, he wasn’t that troubled.
[Well, for now, please just listen to the story. This is a story that has a lot to do with Hero Leon and you. It’s not a story that will harm either of you.]
[Me and Leon…?]
Considering Baurouva’s position, when it’s related to Leon…I can only think of one story.
If you put it that way, there’s no option for me not to listen…or is it?
[…Listen just means 『listening』, it doesn’t mean I have to 『do something』 in response.]
Just in case, I said this.
[Fair enough]
I decided to listen to what Baurouva had to say first.
[Now, let’s get to the point.]
With that in mind, Baurouva began speaking.
[First of all, maybe not even half a year…? In about 5 months. There will be a large-scale battle at that point.]
[…..huh?]
I was a bit surprised by the sudden news.
A large-scale battle?
Baurouva didn’t care about me and took out a crumpled piece of paper from his side of the desk and spread it out on the desk.
When I look at it, it looks like a map.
Naturally, the terrain was completely unfamiliar.
[Famos Island…….have you heard of it?]
Baurouva said while pointing at the spread out map.
An island was drawn on the tip of the finger.
『Famos』 was written on the side.
[No, I haven’t.]
[….as expected.]
What do you mean by “as expected”.
…I really haven’t heard of it before.
Baurouva continued to explain without hesitation, as if it’s all to be expected that I don’t know.
There’s something wrong with me.
I don’t mind though.
[Famos Island is located in the center of the sea that separates the Empire and the Demon King’s territory. This island is in a perfect location as a relay point for the Empire and the Demon King’s army to attack each other. The Empire and the Demon King’s army have been at odds for many years. We are fighting each other for supremacy over this island.]
Yeah, that’s right.
Hmm?
I feel like I may have heard about the world situation in class when I was being taught by Rithina and Celes, but…I don’t remember much about it.
Rithina, Celes, I’m sorry.
[The two armies are glaring at each other on Famos Island. Each side could’ve attacked via the land route through Milis. However, if we allocate our forces to that side, the other side might end up seizing Famos etc., so we decided to concentrate our forces on Famos Island. That is the current situation. So far so good?]
I silently nodded.
I see.
[Here is the information that I have obtained as the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King’s Army.]
Ah, that’s right.
Come to think of it, this guy was one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King’s Army.
I just forgot for a little bit there.
[The Demon King’s army is currently manufacturing a large number of magical golems.]
Golem?
When I hear the word golem, I remember the old golem.
Nn?
By any chance…?
[Do you remember? This is the golem you once fought.]
[Seriously?]
So it’s that golem, huh.
By the way, how did you know that I fought a golem?
So scary.
This guy must be a stalker or something.
…hmm?
No, wait a minute.
Come to think of it, that golem was in Iris’s underground labyrinth, right?
[Why is there a golem created by the Demon King’s army in Iris’s underground labyrinth?]
[…That one was created a long time ago. To be more precise, I should say that they are trying to mass-produce the latest golem based on that ancient golem.]
After saying that, Baurouva picked up the pot placed on the table and poured the liquid into the cup provided.
[Please.]
And then held it in front of me.
…I’m kind of wary.
Not caring about my hesitation, Baurouva poured it into another cup and gulped it down.
…..Well, are you okay?
According to the story, it’s hard to imagine that Baurouva, who had said he wanted to get the cooperation of me and Leon, would try something at this time… huh?
I also took a belated sip of the drink that was served to me.
What’s this?
Is it tea?
It was quite delicious considering it was made in advance.
[I can drink without any trouble if I’m not wearing that armor. It feels liberating.]
While saying that, Baurouva poured tea into the cup again and drank it all.
Dressing like that is inconvenient in everyday life after all…
[Now, continuing the story, it will take about five months for mass production of that golem to be completed…]
I…see.
[The Empire side is also preparing countermeasures. However, it seems that the Demon King’s army is one step ahead. Therefore, if the Demon King’s army completes mass production of golems and as a result, Famos Island falls completely into the hands of the Demon King’s army, the next battle will be within the Empire’s territory. The Empire, which has lost its front-line base on Famos Island, will need a great deal of effort to invade Famos Island again.]
It was becoming increasingly difficult to keep up.
I don’t think he’s actually saying anything too complicated though.
[Finally, this is the important part.]
Finally?
Thank goodness.
Let’s remember only the most important parts.
[If what we have talked about so far becomes a reality, the Demon King’s army will have more leeway now that they no longer have to face each other on Famos Island. There are also mass-produced golems. It means that there is a high possibility that they will invade the Milis Kingdom, which they never truly touched before.]
Baurouva, who seemed to have said everything, exhaled and sank into the sofa.
[Do you understand the current situation now?]
[Well… mostly. I understand that it’s going to be a bit of a hassle.]
[Well, that’s good.]
The problem is that I can’t confirm whether everything I just heard is true.
But, well… I didn’t feel like Baurouva was lying when she was speaking.
It’s just a feeling, but I feel like I can believe this story.
…Maybe it’s because of that damn Prince that Baurouva’s stock has gone up!
[Anyway, there’s a very easy way to solve everything I just talked about once and for all.]
Baurouva said.
An easy way to solve everything, right?
[Defeat the Demon King before the golem is completed, right?]
If that happens, everything will be resolved.
Of course post-processing will be necessary.
However, upon hearing my words, Baurouva looked surprised.
Eh?
[Defeat the Demon King… that’s true, but wouldn’t that make an even bigger splash?]
Ehh? It’s not that?
It’s a little… no, it’s quite embarrassing.
I just said it in a way that made it look cool.
[Then, what kind of solution did you have in mind…?]
So I retorted.
[No…I was thinking of expelling the Demon King’s army from Famos Island before the Golem was completed… but I’m more amazed that you sounded really sure when you said that part about defeating the Demon King, didn’t you?]
Ah… that’s what it is.
It’s true that if the Demon King’s army disappears from Famos Island, all of the issues mentioned earlier will come back to the Demon King’s side.
[I see]
[There you are!]
Baurouva suddenly became excited.
That surprised me!
[What comes out of that is the connection to the request that summoned you this time.]
Baurouva spread his arms and began to give an exaggerated performance.
That’s disgusting.
[This time, the Prince of the Empire has devised a plan to suppress Famos Island, taking into consideration the many factors I have just mentioned.]
[Suppression strategy…?]
[Yes. It’s a suppression operation. Since the countermeasures prepared by the Empire won’t be ready in time, we want to completely take control of Famos Island now. By the way, I was the one who planned it.]
Baurouva got up and started to emphasize.
What’s wrong with this person, isn’t he getting too excited?
[I would like you to join me in this operation.]
This guy said something outrageous.
[I refuse.]
I replied immediately.
[….but, you heard the story, right?]
Did I, though?
[If this operation does not succeed, there is a high probability that what I just said will become a reality. If that happens, the war will spread to the Kingdom of Milis.]
When you say that… hmmm… it’s true that I can’t just act like I don’t know…
[I understand that part, but…is that plan something that won’t succeed without me?]
What’s important for me, is that it’s safe and the development I want is for people to do whatever they want and succeed on their own.
[To be honest…I think it’s pretty harsh.]
Don’t come up with strategies that rely on me like that…
[For now, please explain what kind of strategy it is. After that, I will go back and discuss it with everyone and make a decision.]
[It would be a problem to tell you the details of the operation before you confirm that you will take it on, but… well, I guess it can’t be helped.]
Baurouva, who didn’t seem to care about the problem as much as he said, began to explain the details of the operation.
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