Chapter s39: S39 Assemble 1

When you don’t even know the basics about the people on the other side.

Author’s comments: Shun’s perspective continued.

We have come to meet with the Pope to convey our intention to fight in the Pope’s faction in the battle. Of course that includes Katia who had hardened her determination to join in the battle earlier than me, as well as Sue who had indicated her intention to participate.

「If nii-sama is going to participate, then of course I will.」

So she said. Maybe I don’t have the right to say this about others, but is such a reason really okay? Well, as Katia said, only the person themselves knows how heavy their will is. I’m sure that Sue has a resolute will within her.

And so, we’ve now come for our meeting with the Pope, but on reaching the room there was a sharp air of tension permeating the place. The one giving off that vibe, was the person sitting in front of the Pope.

「You are...」

That person reacted to my voice, and turned to give me a glance. At the same time, the two people sitting next to him turned around and slightly raised a hand.

「Tagawa. Kushitani-san.」

「Hi there.」

They were Tagawa and Kushitani-san, who should have been at the elf village. When I took a good look, I noticed Kusama and Ogi stationed behind the Pope. We took a seat after being prompted.

「How did you get here?」

「With this person using Teleport.」

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「Allow me to introduce you. This person is the Hero, Shurein-sama.」

「I know.」

On the Pope’s introduction, I gave a light bow. In contrast though, this person responded looking bored.

「I am Ronant. Your brother’s teacher.」

「!」

Ronant-sama. The chief of the imperial court wizards in the Empire, Julius-nii-sama’s magic teacher. In addition, at the time when the executions of Leston-nii-sama and co were published, he is the person who counterattacked us when we tried to infiltrate the Kingdom’s royal castle. Perhaps because I remember that, I put myself on guard right away.

「Ahh, no need to go on guard like that. I’m pretty much an ally here.」

「Vampire!?」

I unconsciously raised my voice in shock.

「Indeed. Sophia-sama and Merazofis-sama are vampires. Sophia-sama in particular is the only True Ancestor since the first generation Demon King Foddway.」

There was so much additional information that I was left speechless. Or maybe I should say, this person sure knows an awful lot about many things.

「Humph. As expected from you.」

Ronant-sama snorts at the Pope while fixing his gaze on him.

「However, having information about your opponents is one thing, but whether you can win or not is another matter. What are our chances of winning?」

Ronant-sama fixes his gaze on the Pope with a sharp glint in his eyes. J, just what I’d expect from Julius’s teacher. The air of intimidation is tremendous.

「We will win.」

In response though, the Pope answered without showing any hesitation.

「Very well.」

Saying so, Ronant-sama stood up.

「In that case, I shall display my strength to its fullest.」

He then held out his hand to the Pope. The Pope also stood up, and grasped the hand back.

「In the end I was unable to become her student, so instead the only thing to do is surpass her on my own.」

So saying, Ronant-sama gave a bold smile.

「Then, I want you to use that Space Magic of yours to scrape together as much military strength as possible.」

To Ronant-sama, the Pope smiled sweetly while saying that. In an instant, the smile dropped off Ronant-sama’s face, and he looked aghast.

「Y, you! Am I just a courier to you...?」

「This is something that only Ronant-sama can do.」

To use Ronant-sama, the peerless chief of the imperial court wizards in the Empire, as a courier. What an extravagant usage to put him to.

「Dammit! Let’s do it then!」

Instead of refusing that, Ronant-sama consents. It seems he might be a bit desperate though......