Chapter 11 – Royal Castle
I was inside the royal capital that I just saw from outside not long ago.
I was forced to sit in a fancy shop that absolutely doesn’t exist in our village, drinking some tea.
「This may be imprudent, but I’m happy to be with you again, Alistar!」
「…………」
In contrast to pale-faced me, who could collapse anytime, in front of me, Magali shows a smiling face. She said something that can make a man’s heart ticklish, but I won’t be fooled.
This girl is pleased to be able to drag me into the capital.
It will destroy our physical conditions if we both close to each other and breathe in the same air for more than an hour, so there’s no way she’s happy except for that reason.
「Ufufu. After all, I was so lonely if I’m alone, I was so happy from my heart that you were there.」
Being able to take me along?
She’s awfully talkative. Are you happy that much being able to drag me here?
She’s really corrupted. ……I’ll be pleased too if I’m in the same position though.
『Isn’t she a cute girl? To think there’s such girl nearby even for a dangerous guy like you.』
Talking directly into my brain is a jet black and hideous Cursed Sword that stands next to me.
In the first place, it was her fault who brought me here.
It seems that this is a holy sword that only a suitable person can have, and it is a legendary weapon that has not been found so far.
Herge said there was a legend about destroying evil… or so I heard. I don’t remember because I didn’t want to listen to it seriously.
Well, I was unwilling, but I was brought by Herge because I could use the Holy Sword.
If it’s such an important thing, you need to keep it properly. Even if you can’t find it, at least closure the forest.
Oops. First of all, I have to tell Magali’s true nature to this inorganic. It seems that this idiot also misunderstood her ugly personality.
……I’ll tell you, Cursed Sword.
『Holy Sword, alright.』
That bitch… no, Magali knows my nature.
『Now, isn’t she a good girl? It means that she accepted even someone with an ugly personality like you, right?』
I’ll kill you, Cursed Sword.
This guy, he’s impudent, isn’t he? For the likes of inorganic material to say such things to human.
Moreover, I’m not a mob human being.
Haa… listen here, Cursed Sword. In the first place, no existence treats me favorable after seeing my personality.
『If you are aware, then cure it….』
Personality cannot be changed so easily, it is nature by birth, so it can’t be helped. Hence, I wore iron wall acting skills.
That’s why I…… we’re hiding our nature by feigning innocent until we achieve that goal.
『……We, are?』
So you finally noticed, Cursed Sword.
I’ll say it, Magali has a trash personality below me you know.
『Lies!! Let alone being the same as you, there is no humanity with personality below you!!』
Seriously, how can I kill this guy?
It’s an inorganic material…… can I throw it in a high-temperature furnace?
Cursed Sword and me having such conversation, but of course, it’s inside brain conversation, so it doesn’t leak around. My acting ability was also amazing, so there was nothing strange.
The incompetent knight called Herge talked to me.
「I’m sorry, Alistar. As I said before, I want you to stay in this capital until I report and give instructions.」
……Are you stupid?
Even though I want to get away quickly, are you trying to keep me here for a few days… no, for worse a few weeks?
Magali has a sparkly smile, but I absolutely don’t want it.
「Y-you see… I don’t think my sword is really a holy sword you know? Look at this ominous color. It should be destroyed immediately. I will help you.」
『I’m a Holy Sword. …Rather, are you trying to destroy me!?』
That’s obvious. You’re really a cursed sword, aren’t you?
In the first place, this guy is the culprit. If I managed to do something to this Cursed Sword, I was able to get true freedom after pushing Magali.
「Yeah, it certainly has an atmosphere that quite unlike the Holy Sword from legend….」
The Cursed Sword desperately denied, but no matter how you see it, it’s not a Holy Sword. Its black appearance, toxic atmosphere, ability to manipulate people and talk directly to the brain.
『T-that’s……! Believe in me, Knight-kun! This is, everything is Alistar’s jet black wickedness fault! 』
I think it’s not good blaming other people.
It dyed black as soon as I held it, but by no means it related to me. Everything is this Cursed Sword paying his own mistakes.
「But, it is also true that there is a Holy Sword in that forest. Since you brought a sword from that forest, I still have to report it.」
Tch. Herge, he’s persistent too, huh.
When he picked up Magali, he surely is a saint dispatched by god or so I thought…… he’s a big moron. Use your flexibility.
「No, it’s not such a great thing. Because it was lying on the ground as if it was thrown away, without a doubt it’s a Cursed Sword. Let’s destroy it.」
『I-it’s been a while since I’ve had such strong murderous intent….』
Really? I think the predecessor was also quite hated you.
「Also, I have an important job of working in the village, for Magali’s portions too. That’s why I shouldn’t be here….」
「……!!」
When I smile at Magali, her grins changes completely and glares with a furious expression.
Good grief…… don’t look me with such bloodshot eyes. It makes me grinning.
「Oh, you’re really an able person. But, as long as the sword has the potential of being a holy sword, you can’t go home right away. It seems the Holy Sword can’t be used by other than the suitable person just like in the legend.」
Yeah, because of its annoying peculiarities, I can’t even give this Cursed Sword to Herge and run away. It really is a cursed sword.
『I won’t let you go☆』
Go die.
However, I really don’t want to stay in this royal capital. If I’m here, Magari will try to drag me no matter what. Because it’s close, she can’t give up.
That’s why, I want to live a leisure life away from royal capital… or rather, from Magali though….
「Of course, because it’s my selfishness, your necessities will be guaranteed while in the capital city. Combined with highest grade inn will be preparーー」
「If you go that far then it can’t be helped. I understand, let’s stay here.」
『Your attitude change is fast! 』
Well, what Herge says has a reason.
An important sword for the country, also it’s bearer… it’s a matter of course for him to report it to his superior. It can’t be helped… since I’m kind. Guess it’s okay to suffer some loss for people’s sake.
Good grief…… Is there a human being who is as good as me?
My my, I shook my head.
『You’re just hooked by top-class treatment, aren’t you.』
Shut up, you Cursed Sword.
「Please take care of me from now on, Alistar (Fufufu, I finally succeeded taking you along. This way, I’ll drag you…!!)」「Yeah, it won’t be long but, please take care of me, Magali (Idiot. Who do you think am I? I’ll definitely run away……!!)」
Magali and I shaking hands while smiling. Black exchange is unfolding through eye contact, but it’s safe because no one noticed it.
Hmph, stupid. No matter how much I’m ditching farm work, I won’t lose my gripping strength against the shut-in neet Magali who ditching farm work too.
I’ll crush that hand of yoーー it hurts!? This girl, she thrust her nails to my hand with both hands!!
B-blood comes out…!!
『Wow… really, this girl is the same level as Alistar, isn’t she.」
The Evil Sword dumbfounded.
Hey, don’t misjudge it. This girl is below me.
When doing that, Herge called out to Magali.
「Then, let’s go, Saint-sama.」
Magali had a blank face. She saw Herge with round eyes.
「Eh, that’s…… aren’t I together with Alistar…?」
「What are you talking about? Alistar was an unexpected situation, so we have to ask the superior first, but you… in Saint-sama case, it was already reported to the king. Saint-sama won’t be going to the same inn as Alistar, you’ll be….」
Herge says that and looks back. Moves his body so the target can be seen.
「In the royal castle that you can see there.」
「――――――」
『Wow. She looks dead.』
A splendid building pointed by Herge… all the buildings of the royal capital were so magnificent that we couldn’t compare with our village, but a majestic building far beyond them… that’s the royal castle.
A place where the top of this country sits and no one other than the chosen person can enter.
There, Magali was called.
I looked at her expressionless face, and….
Ahyahyahyahyahyahya!!
In my heart, I was burst into laughter while holding my sides.
I-it’s the best! If she goes to such a place, it is absolutely necessary to continue feigning innocent.
If Magali’s true nature shows up, it’s not fitting to be a saint and then straight on the execution table.
I-is there something that feels this good?
Magali, who was delighted to have dragged me in, looks dead now.
Hey! Did you see that, you idiot! The world where we live is different!!
I received the finest treatment without being monitored by anyone. Magali place has many people’s eyes, and straight-line to execution if her true character is revealed, it is a suffocating treatment.
What a wonderful disparity…. God really is existed….
「There you have it, Magali. There will be many people in the castle…… good luck」
「Y-yes (Alistaaaaaaaaar!!)」
Magali headed to the castle with Herge, and I sent them off with a smile.
