第１０６掘：ある勇者の物語 (Part2)
Well, I’ve been hiding the fact that I can read, and the princess knows it too, so she’s probably telling me to cut them down knowing that.
Does she think I’ll just submit, along with the royalty here?
What an idiot!
Look at the construction of this place.
No matter how you look at it, a fellow Japanese person is involved. Someone with a cheat ability far superior to mine.
Yet, there’s no talk of any Japanese people being here openly. I haven’t even heard any Japanese names.
But the boss behind the scenes here is Japanese.
That’s why I used my Appraisal skill to find a Doppelganger monster. I figured it would be safe to strike at the girl with that.
"You monster! You can't fool my eyes! Prepare yourself!"
"Eh?"
The girl stood there, blank-faced.
Still nothing? Is he not coming?
I really don't want to cut down a child this small. Even if she is a fake...
*Clang!*
Yes! I felt like pumping my fist in victory. A genuine victory pose.
Standing before me was a man with black hair, about my age.
He’s Japanese! He’s definitely Japanese!
Calm down, calm down. The guy is furious. Naturally, since I just swung a sword at a little girl.
Now, how do I get away from that shitty princess to talk to this guy?
"...You'd better be prepared for what's coming."
*Hii!*
He’s absolutely livid! If only I could say, "It’s just an act!"
"Protecting a monster is proof of your guilt. I’ll cut you down too!"
"Do your best, Hero!"
You, shut up. You shitty princess.
Ah, that's it. I’ll start a sword clash and lead him away!
Thinking that, I lunged at him.
But...
*Thud!*
"Gah...!?"
No way. I thought since we both have cheats, I could at least hold my own! I was blown away in a single hit.
If I don't hold back, I'll die!
"Damn you!"
If I don't push through with everything I've got, I'm going to die here!
*Cling!*
My sword stopped in mid-air before it could even touch him.
Is that a magic barrier? No way—this is a Hero's weapon with a cheat bonus!
However, he’s watching my next move. This is my chance...
I whispered to him in a low voice.
"...Sorry. I apologize for what I did earlier. I want to talk."
"...Huh?"
"It'll be bad if the princess behind me hears. Can you let me blow you away?"
"Why don't you just let me blow you away?"
"No, if I get blown away, that shitty princess will definitely chase after us. I want to make it look like I blew you away and am chasing you, so I can tell her to wait because it's dangerous."
"...You've got it rough, don't you?"
"...Yeah. You're Japanese too, right? I'm a Hero, so I can't move freely. Please, just listen to me."
We put some distance between us.
"You've got some skill. If we fight here, it'll cause collateral damage. I'll blow you all the way to that forest over there!"
I lunged in an instant and sent him flying.
"Nice acting."
"…Want to trade places as the Hero?"
"I refuse."
With that, he flew off toward the forest.
"Princess, he’s a formidable foe. I will go alone. Please wait here. In the meantime, please calm the citizens."
"Yes, I understand. Please do your best, Hero!"
...If she were a heroine, she’d be following me. Well, she’s a shitty princess, and I wouldn't know what to do if she followed me anyway.
Now, where should I start?
Thinking this, I dashed toward the forest.
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**Side: Ratz**
"No, no, no...!"
This is bad, this is really bad! Big Brother got blown away!?
The wives who were watching are in total chaos. It was fine when Big Brother jumped out to stop that idiot Hero, but he got sent flying!
"W-we have to go help him!"
Seraria is panicking, too.
"Y-yes! Quickly!"
Rurua finally seems to have grasped the situation and stands up.
"Everyone, calm down. That was Yuki-san's Doppelganger. He's safe!"
"..."
Riel's words remind us. That's right, Big Brother rarely shows himself in public.
But...
"Ah, my apologies. That was the real Master," the Doppelganger, who had been a hollow shell until now, announced.
"The real one!?"
Wait, just because Aslin's Doppelganger was attacked!?
"Haa..."
"Shera-sama!?"
Shera fainted. I'm in total chaos too.
"I'll... I'll kill him!"
Seraria grabbed her sword and ran off.
"I-I'm going too!"
"Me too!"
"Me as well!"
Tori, Riel, and Milly followed suit.
I keep replaying the image of Big Brother being blown away in my head.
"Big Brother, please be safe! I'm going to kill that shitty Hero!"
That was all I could think about.
The Hero has it rough, too. And after all that trouble, he might end up being killed by Yuki's wives. Lol.