Chapter 27 I Don’t Want Though…
「Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!」
In a top-class inn’s room, I scream while burying my face in a fluffy luxury bed that even the village chief in my hometown doesn’t have.
That is, of course, a regret. When humans scream with their faces buried in their beds, most of them recall the past when they were ashamed or helpless. But, if you ask me if I did something embarrassing, that’s not the case.
I mean, that is impossible. Because there’s no way my iron-wall acting will collapse in a public place.
Then what is the cause? That’s of course…
『Aahh… it feels good after doing something good.』
It’s because of this damn cursed sword that says something stupid carefreely. I tried to throw it to the ground but it causes a headache, so I put it gently.
I mean, what kind of carefree is that!!
「Why are you saying it like it’s someone else’s problem!? Listen here… we’ve defeated a disgusting woman like Edwige, so the gray guild might put their eyes on us, you know!?」
Yes. The other day, I defeated a disgusting woman from the gray guild 『Acontela』, knocked the nobleman Primo, and rescued Silk. Not that I want to do that, not that I did that, everything was done by this cursed sword.
I want to shout the truth out loud, but if you look from the side, no one will notice that I’m a handsome man who is being manipulated by a cursed sword. It’s too vicious….
『Well, they will certainly put their eyes on you. You’ve crushed the gray guild’s request, and if the guild where trust matters are to be smeared, of course, they will angry and aim for you.』
T-this guy…… saying that like it’s someone else’s problem…!! Targeted by a guild where someone like Edwige is common, isn’t that the worst…!?
If this is for my own security or for my own sake, then I can understand that. But, it’s not my intention, and it’s for other person called Silk, I turn those dangerous guys into enemies and make them aim for my lives. I don’t want that…!
Why I have to do that……
『Well, a bad organization like a gray guild should get a bit of pain. It just right』
Is this guy really a holy sword? He’s saying something that doesn’t seem like a holy sword at all though.
That’s not good! I’m just an ordinary handsome guy, you know!? I don’t think I can escape from a gray guild that has various know-how……
I can just flee back home, but if they find out and chase me, it will be checkmate. If so, it’s better to stay in the capital where it’s easier to rely on knights or adventurers.
『But, I’m glad that I could release Silk. Now, she’s free.』
Cursed Sword says so with a voice that contains a sense of accomplishment.
Indeed, after that we handed over Primo that has swollen face to Herge, together with the evidence of his wrongdoings. No matter if he’s a noble, he can’t escape with such clear evidence.
Rather, how about my treatment? When I asked Herge, they are now busy with the saint……. Magali’s treatment or something like that….
Well, if she’s suffering, that’s fine… but, I wonder if he can pick up this cursed sword soon?
……I wonder if I can somehow see Magali’s frustrated figure? Aahh…… sneer at her in the last moment, and then I won’t meet her again forever. Perfect.
Thus, Silk who had been illegally degraded and owned as a slave was released, but…
……Is this guy didn’t think about it at all? Free he said… what should she do when she has no relatives……
『Ah……』
I’m not interested so I didn’t ask about it, but if I’m not wrong Silk’s parents were killed and her household was crushed, right? Well, I’m fine with her being free, but what after that?
Haa… don’t think about anything after helping, and then fall into self-satisfaction of being a helper, that’s the most thing you must not do.
The cursed sword is bullshit after all.
『T-that’s… you support her, or something like that…?』
Screw you. Rather, I’m looking for a woman to support me. Even though my objective hasn’t achieved, there’s no way I can support Silk. In addition, I’m just a peasant from a poor village.
When I feel irritated by the cursed sword’s stupid idea…
『Alistar-sama. There’s a guest visiting. Would you like me to bring her here?』
A servant’s voice comes from the other side of the door.
A guest? No thanks. I won’t meet anybody if there’s no appointment. There will be only trouble.
『For now, just ask who’s come.』
Umm… well, if it that much.
「Um… did she say her name?」
When I ask so, the able-servant of the top-class inn answers immediately….
『Yes, her name is Silk….』
Please go back home.
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「…Alistar.」
「Hello, Silk.」
Because of the cursed sword insisting to let her in, I unwillingly invite her to the room. Then, she goes inside and comes closer.
Aren’t you too close?
「…I came to say thanks again to you. Because of you, I’m free. Thank you very much, Alistar.」
「No, don’t worry about it. I just did what I wanted to do.」
『I don’t want to hear that from you. Rather than that, can you ask Silk what she will do after this? I become worried because of your words…』
To Silk that lowers her head, I return it with a smile. I’m not listening to the cursed sword’s words.
「Silk, what will you do after this? Rebuilding your household?」
By all means, I want you to do that. And then, I want you to introduce me to an upper-class woman. An ikemen-loving woman that is easy and will pamper me. I’ve confidence to make her fall for me.
「…After all, It’s difficult. Rebuilding a collapsed household would need a great achievement…」
Unfortunately, Silk denies it.
Haa… she’s useless, isn’t she? Great achievement… maybe the one that easier to understand is war merits?
Well, now this country isn’t in any war, and I can only see her being killed if she’s taking part in the war. That means, Silk’s household won’t be revived anymore…
『No no. There are many other ways to contribute. Cultural contributions for example.』
「…That’s why, I’m thinking to aim for my dream, joining a theater troupe.」
As if using the cursed sword’s words as a basis, Silk declares so expressionlessly.
I see, theater is one of the cultures, and I can’t say there’s no other way at all. Hee… But, I’m not interested at all. Well, I’m sure that’s impossible. How long will it take to revive a noble by getting your cultural contributions recognized? I can’t wait that long.
「…There will be a test to join the Royal Capital Theater Troupe tomorrow.」
Is that so…
Silk reports happily, but I’m seriously not interested. If she can’t be used, I have to use other ways to find a convenient rich woman…
「Those that take the test are mostly wealthy girls who had been piling up efforts since childhood with joining the troupe as a landmark. But, this is my dream… I’ll try my best.」
Is that so. Rather, instead of that prestigious place, she can just take the test from a smaller place though. To be honest, I don’t think Silk that has been a slave for a long time will be accepted.
「Because it’s a dream that Alistar protected, I’ll cherish it and do my best.」
Hmm… Well then, just do your best? I don’t care though.
『Do care about it!!』
Don’t be absurd. I don’t have time for that, because I have to find a woman who is convenient for me. I don’t mean to get in her way, so it’s fine.
「I’ve been told the play for the test. 『Elias Story』.」
Silk tells me so, like a kid talking desperately to let her parents know about herself.
I said I don’t care, so just do as you like… I don’t even know that 『Elias Story』.
『It’s like an old-fashioned fairy tale. It’s a story about a common royal road. A story where a hero helps a heroine who falls into a pinch. It was famous before I was sealed. So it was made into a drama.』
I’m not even interested in listening to that. If the bookworm Magali, she might know about it. Still, what kind of life is she having now? I am glad if she’s suffering.
「I see. Good luck. I’m rooting for you.」
I say so with a smile to Silk, trying to end the talk.
Come on, get out. I don’t have to go out practice drama with Silk anymore, I’m going to spend my time in this top-class inn until Herge picks up the cursed sword.
Ah, should I look for a rich woman? Because it is a royal capital, leave aside during the night, the security is probably not so bad during the day.
「…About that…」
Then, Silk hesitantly says so while blushing.
……What. I can only feel a bad premonition, a troublesome one. Can I pretend I didn’t hear that?
「This, will you take it…?」
「This is……?」
I can’t knock down what Silk nervously presented, so I unwillingly pick it up. It’s a piece of paper with some letters written on it.
I’m a peasant, so I don’t receive an education, but I was annoyed about getting mocked by Magali, so I can read letters. Well, I don’t need an education. I’m perfect by birth.
「…It’s a ticket that allows you to watch the enrollment test. The truth is it’s an invitation for parents, but I don’t have one.」
Heavy! I can’t say anything to the expressionless Silk.
Do you want me to come to see that badly? You’ll be embarrassed when you fail, is that okay?
「If you can… will you come to see it…?」
Silk looks up at my face and asks nervously.
I don’t want though…
The moment I tried to answer so, a terrible headache attacks me!
『Silk did her best to muster her courage to invite you! Also, no one but you that can come to see her! It’s the first step to her dream, you know!? It’s obvious that you have to go!!』
Ugyaaaaaaaaaa!! U-understood!!
I can only yield to the violence of the cursed sword. What an unlucky ikemen… If there is god, please connect me with a rich and pampering woman…
「Of course. I’m looking forward to your acting.」
「……Un.」
When I smile and approve it while having a lot of cold sweat caused by a headache, Silk gives a broad smile happily. Not that I want to see it though. Thus, I have to watch her play unwillingly.
Well, this time is not that I’ll fight a monster like Edwige, so I didn’t reject it that much… but it’s still bothersome.
『Well, if there’s someone Silk can rely on, you’ve to be separated. Someone like you isn’t worthy for a good girl like Silk.』
I’ll kill you.
