Chapter 80

Chapter 80

Omens

Southward of Nanashi town. Further south from Echigoya town, which appeared to be in the territory of the Empire. In a forest slightly distance away from the highway, Tanaka was there.

Haa, haa, not good. I cant recreate the feeling from back then.

Kneeling down on one knee, Tanaka was having a rough breathing. He was carrying out training by himself along the way to the Imperial Capital.

What he was challenging was the Grand Magic Harem Creation. It was a miraculous work that would light a ray of hope to the unrewarded men.

Tanaka had been trying to realize a harem in a straightforward manner recently, but now that he had obtained the opportunity to travel alone, without hesitation he laid a hand on the evil way. Moreover, it was supposed to be a challenge with high chances of success.

The omnipotence sensation he experienced in his previous battle against the Part Timer Warrior. He had the confidence that he had mastered the powerful Grand Magic at that time. That was why he held quite high hopes in the Grand Magic Harem Creation, but.

Kuh, just why. Even though at that time, I was surely able to control Grand Magic freely

Placing both of his hands on the ground as he was, Tanaka blurted out his frustration. As usual, he was a man who was renowned for his frustrated figure.

However, the rotten fish-like eyes were not dead yet. He was still barely managing to hold on with only a fatal wound. It was because once he arrived at the imperial capital, a get-together hosted by Echigoya was awaiting him.

Just a bit more and I would have gotten crushed by the malice of the world, that was a close call. I sure cant thank Echigoya-san enough.

Tanaka-san stood up and put his appearance in order. Thus emerged the circle of flowers.

Echigoya-sans invitations should have been sent to all beautiful women in the Empire right about now. Kukuku, this might work. The ratio of beautiful women to Tanaka will exceed one hundred to one, right? Like this, riding the momentum and completing a harem is already a matter of course, right?!

He continued to soak in happiness while letting his delusion grow by himself.

Oops, not good, not good. My time is limited, after all. Theres more or less no doubt that my harem will be realized in the imperial capital, so lets focus on training for now.

Its been a while since Tanaka had acted alone, so he involuntarily went out of control. As for why Tanaka was acting alone without regard to danger. There were several reasons for it, but the biggest reason was that it was what Echigoya had requested.

It was because he said that as this request was highly confidential, he wished Tanaka to take the work on his own.

In Nanashi town, including the hero, there were many high ranked powerful people gathered. And Tanakas friendship with them was uncannily good. If he were to take the work with them, they would surely attract too much attention and hinder the mission. That was right, Echigoyas concern was something understandable.

However, this concern was nothing more than needless anxiety. As Tanaka-san wished to avoid Hero-chan from catching wind of the get-together, this time alone, the option of acting together with her was nonexistent.

At that time, the effect of the war against the Kingdom was still lingering, after all. Its changed a lot, hasnt it? Well, the four-yearly festival is coming, so perhaps its also affected by that, though.

Hero Yashichi and Toby had arrived at the Imperial Capital after traveling from various place to place.

By the way, due to various complications of the incident in the Kingdom, Toby was dismissed from the company he once belonged to. After belatedly making his guild debut, he had turned into a respectable daily hired merchant now.

The reason why he was able to lead a reasonable life despite the unfavorable conditions he was in was perhaps mostly due to the existence of the long separated friend who was currently walking next to him. And then, Cursed Sword of Despair Scream Vaster, an enormous power which was entrusted to him by an eccentric person he got acquainted with during the incident in the Kingdom. Right now he was also a guild member whose name was relatively well-known.

But still, always promoting my name, are you sure about it?

Yeah, the title of hero will draw nothing but unnecessary troubles, after all. Especially in my case, as the Kingdom has their eyes on me.

That may be true. But I think it wont be a problem if you stay in the Empire, though.

Thats not the case at all. Catching the eyes of influential people and getting involved in various troubles, it also happened all the time in the past, you see.

Uwa.

The two of them continued to move around the stores while chatting casually. All of a sudden, however, Yashichi turned around. Sensing how unusually tense he was, Toby also raised his vigilance.

The point of their sight was far ahead. There was someone who was standing while staring fixedly at the two of them amidst the passing by people.

It was a large man with a well-built physique. His eerie conspicuous pale skin made him stand out even in the crowded street.

For a while, they stared at each other in silence, but the man suddenly walked away without doing anything at all. The magnificent sword enshrined on his back told them that he was no ordinary man.

Somehow, it was hella scary, though, was he your acquaintance?

No, I dont know him. Such a distinctive man, you wont be able to forget him once you come across him, right?

I wonder who he is. He seemed to be quite a powerful one, though.

Theres no use worrying about it now.

The two returned to sightseeing again.

Now then, I hope nothing occurs, though.

Staring at the bustling street, Yashichi quietly murmured as such.