I Stayed Loyal When My Teacher Was Betrayed

41 – For Revenge 1

At a point when the aftermath had reached a certain level of completion.

Although the atmosphere in Matop was still terrible, we decided to leave this place for now.

There were some contracts that had ended,

And above all, due to the overwhelming workload piling up, Ovelin had been sending SOS calls for days.

As we packed our belongings and left Matop,

She…

Rokia spoke with a trembling voice.

“Um…excuse me…are you really going like this?”

“Yes, since the contract has expired, it’s time to go back.”

“Instead of leaving right away, can’t you stay a little longer?… There are still so many things here in Matop that need your help. If necessary, I can personally contact the Guild Master…”

“Rokia?”

“!”

The instructor’s serious voice made Rokia close her mouth.

Then she smiled and calmly said in a composed tone.

“Don’t worry, without my help, Lady Rokia will do just fine. You are the owner of Matop and the only great magician here, after all.”

“But…I don’t have such ability…”

“Believe in yourself. That’s what matters. It’s not about relying on others but walking on your own strength, as a leader should.”

“…Hmm…”

Rosemary’s instructor’s attitude conveyed kindness and strictness at the same time.

In a way, it was a clear refusal, and Rokia had no choice but to accept it without saying anything more.

And from the standpoint of someone watching this scene.

I couldn’t help but lightly smile.

“She’s beating around the bush, but in the end, she doesn’t want to be involved with Matop anymore…”

Taking the path of the same magic user but living as an adventurer witch, not as a magician of Matop.

At the same time, although I offered words of encouragement for now, I could sense another meaning hidden within.

You’ve caused this mess, so you should figure out how to solve it yourself.

It meant that there was no obligation to help with the aftermath anymore.

How to see, it was a small revenge of the teacher against Loki’s betrayal.

Having finished our business in Matap, we left without any lingering attachments.

“That aside… It’s quite surprising. Did that guy really turn out to be the culprit?”

“Yes, I was just as surprised about that. Out of so many people, he had to be the culprit.”

“What do you plan to do? If you give the order, I can take care of it right now…”

My words were filled with sincere determination for a moment.

However, regarding this matter, the teacher slowly raised their head and replied:

“No, I will handle this myself. Even though you got involved during the process, this is still my responsibility… I want to tie up the loose ends with my own hands.”

“I understand what you mean, teacher.”

“It’s something to look forward to… This could be a genuine hunt where I give my all…”

With those words, the teacher formed a deep smile on their lips.

While seeing her like this made me feel a bit worried, I soon realized that there was no need to be overly concerned.

It was none other than my teacher, Rosemary.

Knowing her strength better than anyone else, I judged that there was no need to worry about what would come next.

“If any real problems arise, I’ll step forward…”

*

The kingdom of humans, Rokan.

From the heart of that place, the royal palace, she murmured in a quiet voice.

“Grand Master Adventurer, Rosetta…”

The ruler of the Rokan Kingdom,

Queen Mikella.

With a serious expression, she examined the information in her hands.

The Matap, not some other place, had been attacked, resulting in tremendous damage that shook the entire continent. In addition to the fact that the location known for boasting the best defense on the continent had suffered a blow, there was another meaning included in the news — it carried the hope of the continent.

The emergence of a new formidable force in this incident.

Someone who successfully blocked the Demon King and the many demons under his command,

Rosetta, the Grand Master Adventurer from the Valhalla Adventurers Guild, and her disciples.

Their achievements in repelling even the sorcerers led by Beoolph in this incident naturally captivated Queen Mikella’s attention.

At that moment.

“Your Highness, what are you pondering?”

The voice that reached Queen Miquela’s ears.

Upon hearing it, she snapped out of her trance and looked straight ahead.

“Oh… it’s nothing. I apologize for losing my focus for a moment.”

Queen Miquela apologized with a wry smile.

About this, he was…

Lancelot Merlin, the chief magician of the kingdom of Locan, and the young lord of the Merlin family that has been protecting the royal family for generations.

Lancelot Merlin said with a serious smile.

“You don’t need to be so flustered, Your Majesty. I heard about them… heard about the witch named Rosetta on my way here.”

“Is that so? Thank goodness, then the story will be brief.”

Queen Miquela, laying down the documents she had been holding.

Her gaze then shifted to Lancelot, her loyal subject, and she asked, “What are your thoughts? Can we bring this witch, Rosetta, to our side?”

“If Your Majesty wishes, it is certainly possible. Who among the people living in this land would dare to oppose Your Majesty’s will?”

Lancelot spoke with a solemn tone.

But Queen Miquela shook her head about it.

“You must know that’s not the answer I’m looking for. I want to know if it’s realistically possible.”

“…Understood. Then I will be frank.”

At the Queen’s command, Lancelot maintained a slightly cold expression and a brief silence…

After a moment, he addressed his queen solemnly.

“It won’t be easy. Of course, Your Majesty’s command will have some influence, but it may be impossible to strictly obey.”

“Of course… is that so?”

“Yes, people of this kind usually do not succumb easily to persuasion. In fact, even in the past, that traitor dared not to refuse Your Majesty’s will.”

“That’s right… “

There were many things to say, but the queen decided to remain silent for now.

It was already known that speculating about this story would be meaningless.

“But… even so, I want to meet her at least once. There must be a way.”

“Of course, there is a simple way, Your Majesty. You can officially request through the adventurers’ guild. If it’s Your Majesty’s command, even the most stubborn among them will obey as adventurers.”

“Hmm…”

Lancelot’s words were confident and self-assured.

Hearing this, a deep smile of hope began to appear on Queen Miquela’s lips.

“If things go well, I might be able to see it. The grand appearance of those remarkable heroes… and try to maneuver myself to have my foot bound here somehow…”

The queen rose from her seat with these thoughts in mind.

Meanwhile, as Lancelot observed her in this state, a momentary sense of determination appeared on his face.

“A witch named Rosetta…”

In this moment, there was a person who received the queen’s attention, even without having met her face-to-face.

With caution, Lancelot remained by the queen’s side, aware of her sudden appearance and actions.

And…

“To think that even beautiful flowers are plagued by insects… This situation is just like that.”

A voice filled with displeasure.

However, disregarding his personal feelings, he faithfully wrote a letter and placed it into the Adventurers’ Guild.

The content itself simply requested additional support personnel for hunting.

But… within it, there was another intention,

Similar to what had been done at Matap earlier, it was a plan to somehow naturally draw Rosetta and her group toward their side.

“The cost of Grand Master-level individuals may be high… but well, it shouldn’t matter. What’s important is whether or not I can capture or buy talents like me…”

He couldn’t guarantee the results just yet.

But at least, what kind of situation would unfold…

And at the same time, what he should do within it.

Lancelon could predict and make judgments easily.

*

The castle where Demon Lord Torcan resides.

At this moment, there was a foolish and incompetent existence continually bowing and apologizing.

“Guilty… I’m sorry! Truly… truly sorry!”

“There’s no need for apologies. You will meet your end here anyway.”

“! B-but…ugh…”

After meticulously planning and preparing for this moment, everything had turned into a complete failure.

Now, she could only resign herself to her dirty fate.

And as he observed her in this state,

That person…

Demon Lord Lorkine wore a cold smile and spoke.