CH 182

“…… They have left. Their destination is the Royal Capital, right??”

“Yeah, that’s what I heard. Shall we follow?”

As Lars and Makina departed, they saw three figures following the carriage from the forest near the road.

They were the hooded men who were involved in the kidnapping.

One of them, a small person, laughed inappropriately at what was said.

“Well, yes. He has to live up to my expectations, and it looks like he’s got a girlfriend. We’ll have to watch over them warmly, right?”

“Oh, by the way, you said you were going to have him by the time you graduated, but you never did.”

“Well, I guess being in a different class was a big disadvantage.”

“I think it’s because of the little girl figure, though?”

“How can you say that when you’re so small too.”

“I beg your pardon!”

The hooded person with a female voice and the smaller person are arguing, and the hooded person with a male voice is trying to stop them. 

“Now, now, calm down. It doesn’t make much difference what your physical features are, does it? I almost forgot, congratulations on your graduation, Reiss.”

The taller man said, and the smaller one took off her hood and squinted. This is the same Reiss who studied with Lars and the others.

“It’s been a year since we graduated, I guess it’s too late now. Lars-kun become quite strong now, but is it still not good enough? Retzel.”

Reiss mentioned the name of the mastermind behind the fierce battle with Lars and Tigre five years ago.

The taller man also took off his hood and smiled, opening his mouth.

“Not yet, I guess. At least he has to surpass me.”

“Surpass doctor? That’s a tall order, isn’t it?”

(T/N: Now we know who they are and I’ll translate “Sensei” here as doctor, not teacher, because Retzel is the fake doctor that is supposed to be dead.)

A figure with a female voice also removes her hood and says in a dumbfounded manner. It was Irumi, who had escaped from the scene and her face covered in blood.

To her words, Retzel said.

“I don’t think so. He’s even mastered ancient magic at that age. In another five years, he’ll catch up. And when he does, he’ll be able to send the gods down to wipe me out.”

“…… Lars-kun with still be himself by then, right? If he’s not the Lars-kun that I like, I can’t help you.”

When Reiss asked with a stern look, Irumi caught his mouth as Retzel opened his mouth to say something.

“As expected, we don’t know that, don’t we? As for me, I don’t want him to become stronger because I don’t like the idea of doctor dying.”

“…… Well, okay. I’m one of you, but don’t forget that’s just so I can get my hands on Lars-kun, okay? …… Oh, I remember how he tried to make Retzel disappear to save those sisters. I can’t believe he used ancient magic at my age. It would be interesting to [Experiment] on him. The resulting child would be amazing too. That’s why I want to have a baby with him. But if it’s not that clumsy Lars-kun, it’s meaningless.”

Irumi’s gulps as she spat out some unusually serious, but insane words. 

“…… I’ve always thought you were weird as a kid, but I guess it didn’t change when you went to school.”

“That’s fine, I don’t care about others as long as it’s for my own good. I know you can’t, but if I kill Lars-kun, Reiss will try to kill me. That’s the kind of single-minded, crazy person that I brought into my group when she was ten. On the other hand, she wouldn’t raise an eyebrow if anyone but Lars-kun died.”

“……”

With a cool face, Retzel told Reiss, “Right?” while laughing, and Reiss snorts. In that situation, Irumi also lowered her shoulders and started walking in the direction of the royal capital.

“Well, whatever is fine …… We’ll be together when we die, okay, doctor?”

“I hope I can die, though? Well, it’s been a while since we’ve been to the royal capital, so let’s have some fun.”

Then the three of them disappeared deep into the forest.

Their connection at that time was not over yet–

◆ ◇ ◆

In the midst of the mild weather, the carriage carrying Makina and I proceeded leisurely along the city road.

Since we don’t need to control the carriage, we sat next to each other on soft chairs with a fine roof and talked.

“We got this carriage with a horse as a set, but I wonder if that’s okay?”

“I think we should accept the goodwill, and if we refuse it, we won’t have anywhere to go, so this is good.”

“Hmm, if Lars says so …… Then, changing the subject, are you going to meet the king as soon as you get there?”

Makina tilted her head and looked into my face, and I answered while looking away …… It’s been a year since we started dating, but I still feel embarrassed.

“E-Er, the first thing I want to do is to find a place to live. It’s a place where we’ll both live, so let’s make it a good one.”

“Oh, that’s true. I’d like to visit the Adventurer’s Guild too.”

…… Actually, Makina is stopping me from becoming a knight. I’m going to the royal capital too, but it’s not like I’m going to serve the king.

I don’t that It’d be that good, but when I said I was going to work as an adventurer, Makina chose the same path as me.

“Of course, we have time, so let’s take it slow.”

“Yes! …… I can travel and be with the person I love makes me so happy.”

“I’ve kept you waiting for five years, though.”

When I say this in an apologetic tone, Makina smiles, shakes her head, and leans on my shoulder. 

“As long as the results is good …… is all I can say …… I’m sorry for the two of them, but I’ll be happy for them too.”

“Yeah, I’ll make you happy.”

I managed to say this despite my embarrassment.

“O-ro-ro-ro-ro-ro …….”

“Uwah!? W-What’s wrong!?”

The coachman suddenly said. We can see it immediately because we were watching from behind, and as we rushed to the coach, the coach stopped, turned around, and opened its mouth as if to say something.

“What do you mean what’s wrong!? How much sweetness are you creating in the air! Are you forgetting that I’m here!? Did you do that on purpose!? You’re a commoner, but you have the nerve to say that spiteful remarks to me, a bachelor nobleman! Come out! Oh!”

Immediately after, the hood that was covering her face came off, and Makina and I were both surprised. 

“Eh!?”

“Ahhh!? Basleigh-sensei!?”

I saw Basleigh-sensei with tears streaming down her face.

Why is she acting as a coachman!? Don’t tell me she’s been fired ……?

I think I might need to rewrite a little today.

It’s hard to concentrate when I’m at home.

Thank you for reading!

[Afterword Theater]

“I knew she’d come out!”

You look so happy. Is it because you’re similar?

“It’s because we are the same!”

Ahhhh …… I think I can understand, but you shouldn’t say it.