My Disciples Know That I Am Strong

Episode 3. Misunderstanding getting worse (final)

As promised, the results were not announced.

However, because the knights of Ausu, who watched the scene, talked about their impressions of the duel, rumors could not be prevented from spreading.

Once I noticed that, I immediately packed my things.

I also found the artifacts hidden in Aus City, so there was no reason to stay here anymore.

I was going to go into hiding in Sekul Village, where my home is, until the rumors were quieted down.

I thought so…….

“I want to go with Prause.”

Urka came up to me out of the blue and said that.

After hearing that, the party focused their attention on me and Urca.

To figure out what she meant, look at her. She flinched and took a step back.

“Th-don’t stare at me like that… …. Aren’t you going to fight?”

That’s not something I can do.

Just by looking at his expression, it didn’t seem like he was just saying it on a whim. However, the answer I will give has been decided for a long time.

“No.”

There was nothing good about her following me, who had to protect the Duke of Tori in Aus City.

Of course, the demons wouldn’t attack right away, but just like in the game, being in their respective positions was the way to minimize the number of variables.

“Why? I’m an S-class adventurer. It will definitely come in handy for your trip.”

“I have no intention of traveling anymore.”

At the same time, I was thinking of giving the warriors full-fledged advice and helping them grow.

Even though he was already on the level of the Imperial Knights from the moment he awakened as a hero, he was still only ten years old. He was thinking of watching from the side so that he could gradually fix his immature parts.

“I’ll go anyway.”

“Urca, if you decide to follow my words, give up gracefully. If you don’t want to be called an S-class adventurer who doesn’t even keep promises properly.”

“Why? After all, it’s because there aren’t many people, isn’t it?”

Iris flinched at her words. Saying useless things, Iris’s self-esteem is undermined because of you.

“I told you. I guess it’s good. Do you think I left you here for such a childish reason?”

“Then what is it?”

You have to take the time to stop the demon’s corps leader.

I wanted to tell her honestly, but I was reluctant to say it because it was her nuance to use her.

She thought for a moment about how to answer her question.

“…… It is thanks to Duke Tori that you have been able to grow up safely. Do not try to betray him.”

“It is not a betrayal. If Tori is in danger, I will return to Aus without hesitation.”

“The place I will return to is Sekul. It takes five days by carriage from the city of Aus. Will you be able to come to this city right away when it becomes dangerous?”

Impossible.

There are only a handful of wizards who can use teleport, and even Maria can learn the space magic called teleport after a considerable amount of time.

“That… ….”

“Besides, you are an S-class adventurer. You have a duty to protect the area on the border with the Pandemonium. There is nothing good about following me.”

“That’s right, but… ….”

It seems like there is nothing to say since they are only looking at the facts. I can’t give you a proper answer.

“I have only one thing to tell you. Defend the Duke of Tory. Only if he is alive will there be no violence in the process of abolishing slavery.”

Now that I’ve said this, Urca won’t say anything more.

The most important thing to her is the abolition of slavery and the liberation of all beasts.

“…… Okay. Then, is it okay to go out sometimes?”

“What?”

“I have been to Sekul Village. I heard it by chance on the way to the capital. I never thought that a strong person like you would live there.”

“… ….”

“Well, I heard that Phasma, the Fifth Sword Master, also escaped from the world and lived as a woodcutter in a small village. If you were his disciple, you would have been more comfortable in the village than in the city.”

Since when did Phasma become my teacher?

I wanted to refute it right away, but it has become something that can no longer be denied.

To say no now was because he used the illusion sword technique that only Phasma could use.

“Anyway, I’ll go to Seku to play sometime. Welcome Is this enough?”

“…… I get it. If that’s enough.”

You should think of this as a compromise.

Because this is not a game world.

“Ah, Mr. Prause over there.”

Dex, who was packing his things while quietly listening to the story, approached.

“What is it, Dex?”

“I will follow you until here.”

“Yes.”

I answered calmly.

Since the noisy one is gone, I think I can rest a little on my way back.

I won’t get any more information out of it.

In the first place, considering the information I’ve given you, I think it was a mistake to attach him as an escort.

So there was only one thing I had to say to him.

I walked up to Dex and whispered carefully in his ear.

‘Don’t spread useless rumors.’

“In the future, if the secret garden causes me any damage, you will have to deal with me.”

“!”

Something startled caught his eye.

No, I didn’t mean to say that.

No matter how much Secret Garden was an information guild, it was by no means a weak guild.

It’s not even a matter of burying a person, and there’s nothing good about having them as enemies because they’re the ones who will dig up information no matter where I am.

‘That means let’s get along.’

“If you don’t want me to be your enemy, you’d better watch out for that flimsy talk.”

This sh*t, always only when it’s important.

I sighed inwardly and patted him on the shoulder for encouragement.

“Oh, I see…” It is.”

Listening to his answer, I thought of Dex’s gaze at me.

From Dex’s point of view, I know that I have enough power to transform nature, beating two S-ranks and reaching the level of a sword master.

It has already been proven that it is at a level that exceeds S-class.

Even if he heard something like that, he wouldn’t move easily.

It’s best not to have enemies, but my muzzle won’t allow it. Damn.

* * *

“Thank you. This is the commission fee.”

I shook hands with Duke Tori. The money bag contained one hundred gold coins. It was taken care of unexpectedly.

Perhaps the fact that made Urca give up her will to decapitate the emperor accounted for a large portion of the commission fee.

“Prause, should I welcome you when I go to play later? If you tell me you forgot, I’ll burn the whole house down.”

Are you going to say burning down someone else’s house with a smile?

Are you a psycho?

“…… If that’s the case, don’t come.”

“Just kidding. Hi-Hi.”

“Go.”

“I ate well!”

“Thank you!”

Tina and Iris waved goodbye, while Maria only nodded her head.

Arial’s eyes, looking at them as a whole, lingered on Urca for a moment.

“Ariel? Any problems?”

“…… No, nothing.”

She had a somewhat puzzled face.

But she didn’t seem to answer even if I asked, so she didn’t bother asking questions.

So we left the city of Aus.

* * *

The outskirts of the city of Aus.

Dex moved to a deserted alleyway. Just as his body was covered in shadow, a human figure emerged from the shadow.

“I haven’t seen you in a while. Captain.”

“Yes.”

“How was it, Prause?”

He was a member of the Secret Garden previously deployed in Aus.

Befitting a huge information guild, members of the Secret Garden were placed in each city.

“Monster… …. No, it was like seeing the hero who was said to have defeated the demon king in the past.”

“You mean the warrior?”

The member swallowed.

“No, maybe he is a real hero.”

“… Then what do you plan to do with him?”

“What can we do?”

Dex recalled the sight of a mountain exploding a moment later as the sword was swung in the air.

Even if it was magic, it was an enormous power that humans could never produce. Even after using such a technique, the amount of mana was maintained to the extent that the bottom was invisible.

“We will keep an eye on Prause, but we will not touch him. Naturally, information related to Prause is considered top secret. We only let them know when we charge a fee we don’t mind risking our lives.”

“Okay.”

“Let’s go to the hideout.”

“Yes.”

The member answers and takes the first step. He turned around and looked at the entrance to the alley he had just entered.

“I look forward to the future. Prause.”

Muttering that, Dex followed the member and walked deep into the alleyway.

* * *

“Your Highness the Crown Prince, I got a call from the Black Gwangjo Detached Corps a while ago.”

In front of the prince, the leader was bowing his head as before. The prince gazed leisurely at the floating clouds.

“…… Is this the information of the man who fought the Incuro? That he might have been a warrior before.”

“Yes.”

“Let’s hear where and what kind of information.”

He said as he sat down in his work chair. Listen to him with your hands clasped.

“First of all, he said that he was a being that should never be touched.”

“He shouldn’t be touched? There is no existence that should not be touched by the noble royal family.”

It was an arrogant remark, but since it was the words of the Crown Prince, the person in power of the empire, the leader of the Black Gwangjo could not refute.

He just bowed his head even deeper. To shine those who serve as masters.

However, the next words that came out of his mouth were such that even a crown prince could not help but be surprised.

“A man named Praus just swung his sword into the air, and a mountain was said to have disappeared.”

“What?”

“It is believed to have used wind magic, and its power is said to be similar to that of the Spirit King at full strength.”

As the leader told the information he had received, he doubted whether his subordinates were telling lies.

“He is also said to be a sword master who can form an aura sword. In other words, the sixth Sword Master of the Empire after Phasma has arrived.”

The prince couldn’t keep his mouth shut at the successive information.

“Finally, he is said to have defeated Urca, an S-class adventurer, in a formal duel.”

“What? Did he destroy two S-classes in a short amount of time? What is his purpose? Why is he hunting S-class adventurers?”

“I don’t know that far. It is believed that there was a conflict within the Duke of Ausu.”

“Duke of Ausu?”

The prince’s eyebrows twitch.

Since he was a prince who had a crush on the Duke of Aus who was always considerate of other races, he had no choice but to inadvertently reveal his unpleasant feelings.

As much as he was educated under the emperor who caused the massacre of other races, he had the mindset that ruling over other races was natural.

“Among all the nobles, of course, Tori Ausran. It’s unfortunate.”

The prince sighed and stared at the leader of the Black Gwangjo, who was lowering his head.

“Bring Tori Aus before me. I need to hear the story before I meet the man named Prause.”

“Okay.”

The captain moved his body as soon as he received the command.

Feeling that everyone was gone, he spoke softly.

“The stronger the better, the more unwilling to listen, but even S-class adventurers knelt before the emperor. Prause, you will be no exception.”

The first prince, Chris Aether Pretium, smiled meaningfully.