CH 48

Chapter title: Pullout Story

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「But this investigation is full of problems, isn’t it? Prime Minister.」

The king of the Erivan Kingdom muttered this as he read the report that had been compiled.

The document is a compilation of interviews with several people about what happened in the investigation.

Most of the people mentioned that the threat level of the monsters in the forest had risen, but when one group of people reported, the content changed dramatically.

「Yes, as well as the fact that the Arc Demon was targeting this country, an honorable soldier of our country abandoned his duty and ran away.」

According to the leader of the group, the Arc Demon appeared and said that the anomaly in the Lost Forest was his fault.

And just as the battle was about to begin, the soldier-in-chief, who was in charge of organizing the group, abandoned the scene and ran away.

That soldier-in-chief said, “It was an emergency because someone had to tell them about the existence of the arc-demon”.

However, all the people present were saying that the soldier-in-chief had escaped without fighting.

「Not only did he abandon his allies and run away, but he also made a false report? It’s not unreasonable to do that when facing against the arc demon.」

I can’t say that I don’t understand how you feel, but there have been complaints from other soldiers as well. I can’t just leave it like that.

「I’m more suspicious of the adventurer’s report here.」

The Prime Minister pointed to the report. It read, “The arc demon has appeared and adventurers have defeated it”.

「This is an existence that is said to be capable of destroying an entire country. I don’t think a mere adventurer could handle it.」

「But they have the wings to prove it, right?」

Both the King and the Prime Minister confirmed with their own eyes that the Arc Demon’s wings are present.

At least it proves that the arc-demon was there.

「Therefore, we need an orb of truth to judge.」

All reports are highly suspicious. But as a nation, we need to know the facts.

The kingdom has asked the temple to lend the Orb of Truth and dispatch priests to make a false judgment.

「Hypothetically speaking.」

「Yes?」

The Prime Minister gestured to the King’s words.

「If the adventurer has really defeated the Arc Demon, I would like to have them in my country.」

The adventurers are reported to be a young man and woman.

「Both of them are scheduled to be raised to adventurer rank B after this kill. If they do, they will be able to travel abroad.」

Basically, the country cannot force adventurers not to go abroad. If they intend to go to another country, they have no right to stop them.

「If it’s true that the Arc Demon has been defeated, we need to surround the adventurers them immediately. While you’re at it, find out what posts are open in the country.」

So, the country will have to offer good treatment to bring in usable personnel.

「I’ve already prepared a baron position for them, sir.」

He didn’t have to say it, the Prime Minister had already prepared a noble rank for them. The king nodded in satisfaction, but…….

「But there’s one thing that’s bothering me.」

「What is it?」

「The princess of the kingdom of Ilkut has requested that she would like to be included in the talks.」

「…..That’s it. Can’t you refuse her?」

The report that we have defeated the Ark Demon is necessary to show our national power.

In the case if the situation is true, it is convenient because we intend to advertise it to all countries.

It’s a great way to show our country’s strength.

「Ilkut has also paid for this investigation. I don’t think we can refuse.」

It’s a joint investigation, so they have the right to participate in the discussions. Refusing to do so would not be good for relations between the two countries.

「Could it be that Ilkut is also after this adventurer?」

The rumor that the Arc Demon was defeated is already spreading.

It is possible that the Ilkts have learned of this and have come to extract you.

「t’s going to be okay. Even if she was planning to do so, this is our place. Even though she is a princess of a country, there are limits to the authority she can be given. If she really want that person, there’s no way we can lose.」

There is a difference in the decisions that can be made by a representative of a country.

「…..That’s true, too. All right, then, as soon as the Orb of Truth arrives, we shall discuss.」

With that, the king and the Prime Minister began to make plans with the intention of bringing in Elt and Serena.

~In the prison at that time~

「Uuuuu….. Why do I have to go through this….?」

In the musty basement, the sun never shines, and I start to lose track of time.

「It was against an Arc Demon. Anyone would run away.」

His cheeks are sunken in from being watched all day to make sure he doesn’t escape.

「I hate…. that young man who made the malicious report…..」

In this situation, Kuzmigo’s eyes were glittering with hatred in his eye.said

「I’ll never forgive him. I’m not going to let you get away with this……」

「Shut the fuck up! You piece of trash!」

The soldier who was on guard kicks the gate.

「Elt. I’ll kill you.」

Only Kuzmigo himself could hear his words.