59 Herald Episode 2 Adventurer Claude's Adventures (5/5)

It's been awhile since Shelia screamed. I was surprised at first, but it seems to have captivated our cuisine, and I keep eating silently without saying anything. Shelia and I have a good eye for each other, but each time it turns red, and I don't get my hands on meals for a while. After a while when I'm out of sight, I start eating again. [M]

"Thank you very much."

Finish greeting and clear dishes as usual.

Even at night, it hasn't been that long since the sun went down. Because Shelia and the others had become Hethets in the forcible army, so they decided to rest earlier than planned.

"Dear Claude, may I speak with you for a moment?

Shelia talked to me about the fire.

"I don't mind. What's wrong, sir?

"No, it's not a big deal, but I wanted to talk to Master Claude..."

I don't think there's anything funny about talking to me... Shelia sits directly next to me.

"Well, thank you so much for your help today."

"No, you don't have to worry about it."

"But if you were a normal adventurer, I heard that strangers attacked by all those flocks wouldn't be strange to abandon. Why did you take all the risks to help me?

I do think there are a few adventurers to abandon in that situation. Fangwolf himself isn't that much of a handsome demon, but being a herd changes the story.

"Well, that's not a big reason."

"May I ask you something?

"Yeah, that's because Shelia was sincerely asking for help. And because we had the power to destroy the Fangwolf herd easily."

"Huh? What do you mean?

This is the basic policy that your husband decided when he asked you if you would like to sell it.

"First of all, we're adventurers, so basically we get asked to help people."

"Well, that's right..."

"Of course, there may be times when you can't afford to make a request. Like Shelia just now......"

"Yes."

Shelia nods. I just can't negotiate a reward or anything in that situation.

"Including in that case, our decision to help, not to help, depends on whether it's a heartfelt cry."

"A heartfelt cry, is it?

"Yes. Was Shelia thinking about using us back then?

"... No, I want to live. All I wanted was help."

"That's what I'm saying. I'll help you if you decide that's a wish for pure goodness. If you want to use it or malice is hidden, you will never help someone who is looking for help if they are a bad person."

In working as an adventurer, I've come to understand the thing about people's malice. When I tried to light up the policy from your husband at that time, it was often surprisingly convincing.

"And unfortunately, we won't be able to help if it's out of our control."

"In my case, do you mean you helped Fangwolf because he can handle it?

"Yeah, it's very hard to risk your life to help a stranger. But if we have enough strength here to help people with a certain amount of leeway, I think we should."

It's really hard to say people help. Sometimes even if I thought about it for someone, the person at the time tells me it's an extra favor, or even the worse.

So instead of imposing, darkless, disorderly help, we decided to help people after setting our own standards.

"Was it? Gentlemen, you're younger than me, but you're thinking a lot..."

Awesome impression, but about half of it is a little embarrassing because it's a takeover and sale.

"Yeah, I knew it, I decided. Master Claude would be nice."

"What's wrong?

Shelia nodded as if she had made up her mind about something. When I asked Shelia a question, she looked at me. [M]

"I want to ask you something!

"What, what is it?

Shelia's face was under the impression that she was full of determination.

"To Master Claude! Do you have someone you've decided on in your heart or something?

"Uh, what do you mean?

Listen back without knowing what Shelia is trying to say.

"Have you pledged your future to each other, have you favored them, or have you asked?"

Yeah, I mean, you're asking me if I have a favorite or fiancée. I'm not sure why you're asking me...

"No, I don't think so."

"Is that true? Many of the party people are beautiful and adorable..."

Sure, all the party member girls are often said to be cute or pretty, but that's not what I said to them.

"They are, they are, they are family. I'm sure I love it, but I'm not the subject of romance or anything like that."

I am too close to you because I was with you when you were a slaver, when you were caught by bandits, and when your husband picked you up.

"Really? Good......"

Shelia smiling as relieved.

"What was good about it?

"No, it's nothing. It's nothing yet."

"Let's talk about something else, shall we? What adventures have you had so far?

"Uh, let's talk about when you helped the Spirit of the Wind..."

Then I went on to talk for a little while, and Mr. Goot came in an amazing shape, so I decided to finish the conversation.

"Thank you for the story. It's time for you to spare time. Good night."

"Good night."

Break up with Shelia and think a little while it's her turn to fire. Shelia said, 'I don't have anyone I like', but that might not have been right. I should say 'I try not to make whomever I want' to be precise.

Normally, slaves cannot marry. Naturally because you don't have the right to treat it like a marriage. If you want to marry a slave, you must rescind the contract of slavery once. Well, if the will of the ex-slave hasn't changed even after we disarm it, though.

I mean, we're not supposed to be slaves externally, but we're just your husband's slaves. You can't ignore your husband's intentions about our marriage. At least if your husband disagrees with you, we won't be able to say anything.

If I like people in that situation, I think it's just hard. That's why I'm not going to like people. I'm not even going to accept a romantic favor other than dear.

That's why I have to make sure I don't see it, not to see it.

The next day, on the road, we arrived in Wang Capital without a thing. Shelia was surprised by her first visit to King's Capital, but when she realized I was watching, she suddenly stretched her spine and started walking in a beautiful position. But the direction Shelia is headed is opposite to her original destination, the Royal Castle...

Shelia leaned bright red to her ears when Mr. Goot rushed her back. Is it directional tone deafness?

"Then you've accomplished your request so far. Have one of your entourage write a requisition, so get paid by the Alliance."

"Yes, I understand"

I walked for a while through the Wang capital and arrived at the royal castle. That's it for the request, so I'm going to be registering Shelia's escort as a request for an ex post facto report.

"Master Claude! Promise, don't forget!

"Yeah, I know. I'll see you around."

"It's a promise!

A strong request from Shelia made me promise to meet you in a few days.

Shelia is going to have a meeting with the Queen about the deal, and then she's going to stay in the king's capital for a while. So, in the meantime, Mr. Goot explained to me that he intends to proceed with the fringe or something and marry Kastal.

Mr. Goot doesn't seem to like me very much, but at the end of the day, he said, 'I can't forgive you for being familiar with the lady, but thanks to you the lady is feeling much better. I just want to thank you for that,' he said. What are you talking about?

I don't know if Shelia has time to see me like that, but maybe it's okay that you promised. Even I'm not going to break my promise. [M]

We headed straight for the Adventurer Alliance. Say hello to your sister at the reception and tell her you have successfully completed your crusade for metal turtles. Ex-post reports of Shelia's escorts are also being processed together. After a while, the guild leader arrived.

"Oh, it looks like you've crusaded safely."

"Oh, all these guys are b-ranked without complaining. Or we should get to A-rank as soon as possible."

Mr. Kuga gives it back with a bitter laugh.

"What happened?

He crusaded Bright Falcon just because of him.

"What!?

Everyone around me is stunned because they were talking near the guild reception.

"Hmm, let's hear more in the back"

That's what I say, Alliance Leader, who turns his heel back.

"Wait! Don't take that big news with you!

"That's right. Claude, we want to hear about your martial arts!

"That's right! It's cheating to hear just one first!

But the people around you won't allow it. Besides, after explaining it to the guild leader, it's obvious from everyone that you're going to be questioned.

"Ugh, I don't have a choice... Kuga, explain."

The guild leader, who stopped his leg, urged Mr. Kuga to explain.

"Right. For God's sake, listen to me! He and others are headed for the Metal Turtle Crusade..."

Then for a while, Mr. Kuga told everyone about our fight. The people around me seemed stunned, convinced and busy.

"That's Rookie the King's Capital expects. That's what I'm gonna do!

"Naturally! Our Claude, it's you!

"Since when have I been your Claude..."

Face to face blesses me as I say that.

As for the bodies of Bright Falcon and Metal Turtle, they were diagnosed with buyouts by the Alliance side, but they told me to take home the bodies of rare demons, so I decided not to.

"It looks like Metal Turtle has finally defeated him, and he's been promoted to B-rank without complaining. I'll update my card, and I'll have it deposited here until tomorrow."

"Yes, thank you"

I could hear the word of a B-rank promotion from the guild chief as well. Submit a guild card for everyone and have it updated to a B-rank card. They're going to give the reward with them when they receive it tomorrow.

Now we will be B-ranked adventurers from tomorrow. [M]

We went back to the Mansion with words of celebration from everyone in the Alliance.

"You passed the B-rank exam!

"Thank you"

Senior Mio gave me words of celebration as soon as I left.

"It's everyone's favorite Mio specialty Neapolitan today. I have a sorbet."

These two menus were the first to be fed when we became your husband's slaves, and they are still our favorite.

I don't know if your husband said it or Senior Mio said it, but I think it's a dish worthy of the milestone of reaching B-rank.

"Alright, it's been a long time since Senior Mio's Neapolitan or anything -!

"That's right...... Recently, there has been an increase in the number of people, and not many Mio seniors have taken the initiative to cook..."

"I do what the recipe says, but Lolo's strength doesn't make it as tasty as Senior Mio"

"No, it's hard to catch up with Senior Mio in cooking."

Everybody's tense, too.

"Come on, guys, let's get this cleaned up and eat."

"Right."

"Heh heh, you're hungry."

By Yulia's decree, we get dressed, wash our hands, and get to the table.

"There are plenty of alternatives, so eat without worrying!

"I'll have it" x 8

Yeah, delicious. After all, Senior Mio's Napolitan is our number one. I've had a lot of things since then, and I've had a chance to eat some pretty fancy dishes and stuff, but I haven't come across any dishes that go beyond this Napolitan yet. With that said, what does it mean to be a Neapolitan? You've never heard of cooking like that anywhere else......

"Ah, this is Iris! You took it too far!

"Shut up. The sooner the better."

"Hehe."

"Oh, Sicily, if you're going to sleep, go to sleep properly! Sleep tight enough to ram you to the table!

"Coco..., it's good to watch out for Sicily, but don't spit on her..."

"Oh, I'm sorry. But Adele, if you care about details like that, you can't grow up!

"Terrible..., I've apologized and I've been disparaged..."

I also had the pleasure of passing the B-rank exam, and it turned out to be a more than usual dinner that day. Except for Lolo, who cares about his shape, he has substituted at least three times. I ate a little too much, and my stomach hurts.

I moved a little and tried to head to the courtyard to get my stomach done, and I ran into your husband along the way.

Claude, I need to talk to you for a second.

"Yes. What is it?

Your husband spoke to me... What the hell is this about? It's getting a little better these days, but I'm still nervous when I have a conversation with your husband. To me, your husband is above the clouds. Make him an overwhelming superior, an opponent you should never defy. Not as good as Illis, but it's a common understanding of all of us on that point.

"Sit down."

"Yes."

Follow your husband and sit in a chair placed in the courtyard.

"Claude, I have two questions for you."

"Yes."

"That's the first question. Claude, what do you think of the environment?

"What is the environment today?

"As slaves, this is the current environment in which we operate as adventurers. If you're unhappy, I'll ask."

I owe it to your husband to have me now. I'm not dissatisfied with being a slave. If I hadn't been your husband's slave, I would have died somewhere, and I wouldn't have been able to fulfill my dream of being an adventurer. I wouldn't have been able to live with any of my people.

In that sense, I guess I'm very fulfilled right now. To the extent that it seems so trivial that you don't like people......

"Yes, I'm happy enough. I have company. Dreams came true, too. I'm not dissatisfied."

"Right. That's good. Next question, then. What do you think about being able to empower me?

Your husband is talking about being able to empower others. Since we have seen the power ourselves, there is no doubt about it now.

If you say so, we owe you our help. [M] I can't say it's my power, so there's no room for growth in the first place.

"My powers are clearly cheating. Is there any resistance to being stronger with that power?

Surely there will be many cheating parts of your husband's power. Naturally, I was a dying slave until a month ago, when I quickly became a B-rank adventurer. Not very, but not in a legitimate way. But...

"I... don't think it cheats. Power is power. I think the only thing that matters is how to use it. You can't protect anything without power. I wouldn't hesitate to use the power of borrowing, given the cheat, if I were to protect everyone."

In the first place, if the power given is bad, how do you explain the difference between the boundaries of birth and the difference in talent? Isn't that also, in a way, a given power? I don't care who you say it to...

Whether it's talent, luck, or the result of effort, power means nothing on its own. Whatever it is, I will use it to protect my family.

"Right. If you have a firm opinion of your own on that point, there won't be any problem..."

Your husband grinned thinly. Stand straight up from the chair and head towards the main building.

Was it the answer your husband wanted? I can't even see your husband's sincerity. [M]

"It was helpful. Ever......, yeah. You didn't tell me yet. Congratulations on passing the B-Rank Adventurer Exam"

"Yes! Thank you!

My name is Claude. I'm a slave, but I'm an adventurer now.