Chapter 67 I’ll Make You Suffer For Sure……!
『To Alistar. How are you? I’m fine here. Even though Onee-sama was being manipulated by the devil, she sold the mermaids as slaves, so she lost her position as the leader. She said she will do her best for the mermaids to atone her sins until now. She also said she wants to return the favor someday to Alistar who saved her. As for me, I became the leader to replace my sister for some reason. Even though I was avoided by everyone as a failure… I feel like it’s somewhat convenient. But after all, I love mermaids, so I’ll do my best to live for their sake. I will send letters from time to time, so I would appreciate it if you replied. Well then. From Malta』
A curse letter arrived. I must incinerate it…
『You trash! You have to keep it!!』
「It huuuuuurts!?」
It’s natural to burn up a letter from a mermaid that only bring me misfortune!
Unfortunately, it seems I can’t discard it because there’s the cursed sword’s interference.
……Well, whatever. I won’t see them again after all.
It has been several days since I was regretfully involved in the turmoil of mermaids. As for me, of course I left the mermaid settlement and returned to the royal capital.
They are sub-human who make a watery grave, you know? I couldn’t help but want to leave as soon as possible.
Malta who seems decent has a terrible way of fighting, her sister Pamela sold off their friends and brainwashed others, they are dangerous. I won’t trust them for eternity.
『What are you saying even though you are just a coldhearted person who doesn’t even trust his family?』
Well, that’s true. I really don’t trust anyone.
Of course, that’s the same for this cursed sword. I want to throw it away as soon as possible.
『Heartless! …… Well, you can just think about Malta as a profit, you know?』
Profit? I don’t think it is anything other than loss.
『Maybe you don’t understand, but the mermaid is a rare race which is unknown whether you can see them even once in your lifetime. There are overwhelmingly many people who die without being able to see them. In addition to that, everyone is beautiful and good at singing, right? If it’s known that you exchange letters with the leader of such mermaids, I think there will be many men who want to replace you even if they have to kill you.』
Hiee…… it is a loss after all.
Even if they have to kill me… now I can’t say that I’m acquaintanced with a mermaid. Well, it’s not that I want to say it, so it’s okay.
「… What’s wrong?」
「Well, no. It’s nothing.」
The one that talked to me was Silk. She tilts her head without expression as usual.
…… Why is this woman in my room as if it’s natural? That’s scary….
Well, she’s quiet and doesn’t bring any troubles now that she was released from slavery, so I’m fine with that. However, I wonder is it okay for her to come close to me.
Hey you, you’re a popular actress, aren’t you? Won’t this become a scandal?
I need Silk to introduce me to an upper-class, sweet and easy woman, so it’ll be a problem if she loses her position before that.
Haa… but then, it will be difficult to escape from this royal capital…
『Hmm? What’s wrong?』
Really, if I can do something about this cursed sword…
The reason I have to be here is that I have pulled out this magic sword, which is considered as a national treasure in the kingdom, and became its suitable person.
…… I think this cursed sword is not worth as a national treasure though….
『Isn’t that cruel?』
Well, whatever. The place I live in is the top-class inn and I have no complaints about it, and there is almost nothing I have to do. There might be times the King orders me to follow Magali to her visit just like the previous time, but that is extremely rare.
It’s more hard for Magali who has to receive education as a saint every day at the castle. Schadenfreude.
「… I have another play, will you come to see it?」
「Hm? Did you get the leading role again?」
「Nn.」
When I asked while being surprised a bit, Silk nodded.
Hee. Isn’t the theater troupe which this woman joined is one of the best in this country? Being able to be the leading actor many times, isn’t that amazing?
There were times we practiced together before, but I didn’t feel anything though….
It means that she got better or those who watch her are just idiots….
『She was already good since then. I was really moved. Although it can’t move the heart of an exception like you.』
Are you speak ill of me?
『Yup. Rather, you were really lucky being able to practice with a very popular actress all night with just the two of you.』
Screw that. Because of her, I ended up having to fight with the Gray Guild bunch you know! The proportion of misfortune is higher!
「… Here’s the ticket.」
Silk said so and offered a piece of paper.
You bastard…! Despite the one who’s asking for it, you are not thinking about being rejected at all…!?
『She gives you the ticket because she’s the one asking for it. You’ll hate it if she tells you to pay it with your money, right?』
Leave alone hate it, I absolutely won’t go.
『Also, the ticket she gives is for the good seat. That’s equal to several months earnings of normal people.』
Still, I’m not interested in theater, it’s a bother no matter how good the seat is.
「Thank you. I’ll see it.」
「……Nn.」
When I received the ticket with a smile, she comes close to me and rubs her cheeks to the body. I can feel the softness of a woman, but it doesn’t make me excited. It only makes me irritated.
However, in order to find a convenient woman, it is necessary to go to the Royal Capital Theater Troupe’s place, which is very likely for it to be the place for my encounter.
I don’t want to go if I have to pay myself, but if I can go for free then I will.
『Trash.』
When I’m thinking about what to do with Silk, who’s still clinging and rubbing her head, while ignoring the cursed sword’s joke….
「………?」
The voice of this inn’s employee can be heard along with the knocking sound. Apparently, there’s someone who came to see me.
…… Let’s pretend to be out. Those who come here are good-for-nothing after all.
『It might be someone who asks for help. Let’s go.』
I don’t want.
『Let’s go.』
Listen here!! Don’t just give me a headache and control me so easily you knoooooooowwww!!
I lamented, holding my head and start to walk. Then, I tell the employee to take the guest here.
After I wait for a while……
「Um…. It’s been a while, Alistar.」
「Malta …」
Standing in front of the door was a mermaid, Malta, who I thought I’d never meet again.
She’s touching her dark blue hair while fidgeting.
「W-why are you here …?」
「Err… on second thought, with just letters is a bit…」
A bit what?
「So, I wonder if I can come occasionally?」
『Only you who can get an invitation from a mermaid like this, you know?』
I’m not happy at all!!
「Y-yeah… of course …」
I told her so while trembling.
「……Who?」
「Mu….」
I don’t care about the strange air that’s flowing between Silk and Malta who’s facing each other. I’m unrelated.
Ahh… I wonder what’s Magali doing right now?
I will be saved if she’s suffering….
As for me, I was thinking about her.
『…What an unpleasant way of thinking.』
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When I was back from my worthless visit, I immediately got confined in the royal castle to receive education as a Saint. I’m getting tired of it. It almost makes me snapped.
Still, I’m glad that Alistar was dragged to my visit. We got caught in the mermaid’s trouble, but I was so excited that he was in serious trouble.
That’s why my feeling is somewhat better, but…
「Saint-sama! I’m sorry, you were in danger because I was weak-minded! I’m disqualified as an escort!!」
「H-Herge-san…」
There’s a figure of a man who bows sincerely in front of me.
It feels great when others are bowing to me, but it’s annoying if they apologize persistently many times every day.
「Jeez. I’ve said it many times, right? I was fine, so you don’t have to worry too much.」
「I can’t do that! I was keenly aware of my lack of power this time. I will continue to devote myself to be Saint-sama’s power even a little!」
「I-is that so…」
He’s too passionate. Was Herge this type of a person?
Well, I’m fine with that. After all, it’s not a bad thing for a person with power to be on my side. I don’t need an incompetent ally.
「A-also…」
「………?」
Herge is fidgeting in front of me.
I wonder what. A robust man like you fidgeting is pretty disgusting.
「Alistar also taught me. After all, I have to show my affection openly.」
「…………Eh?」
Herge looks me with an enthusiastic gaze.
T-that bastard…! He told something unnecessary to this man…!!
After all, I have to beat him to hell someday!!
「Oh, Saint! You’ve returned. How about going out to the capital with me for a bit?」
Eria said so while approaching, but my head was full of Alistar.
Just you wait. I’ll make you suffer for sure……!
