An Old Man Was Kicked Out of the Hero’s Party, Had His Woman Stolen From Him, and Suffered a Terrible Experience, but He Becomes the Strongest After Being Given the Ability to Use Necromancy by the Former Demon King. - Episode 7
“Even so, you use some pretty mysterious magic.”
On the way to the village, Mei suddenly started talking.
He was curious about the undead magic I used.
Summoning spirits and chaining them is quite a rare spell.
There’s no way I could tell them I learned magic from the former Demon King, Morsilence, so I’ll keep this a secret.
“I learned some magic from a certain someone.”
“Hmm, he must be a rare wizard. Even I, who graduated from the magic academy, have never heard of him.”
“Well, yeah. He’s an oddball and doesn’t teach magic to many people.”
“I’m impressed that you were able to learn magic from such an eccentric person.”
“I guess I became his apprentice.”
In truth, I became a subordinate of the former Demon King.
If I told him, he’d probably faint.
Still, this topic is awkward.
Your weaknesses may come out as you talk.
We need to change the subject.
“What about Mei? What kind of magic does she use?”
“Me? As my nickname, the Fiery Witch, suggests, my magic is fire-element magic. I’ve always had a good affinity with fire-element magic.”
“Can’t you use the magic of other attributes?”
“No good. Everything else is hopeless. What about the uncle?”
I can generally use any intermediate-level magic other than light attribute magic.
Although he cannot handle high-powered magic, even mid-level magic is quite useful.
You could say he’s a jack of all trades and master of none.
When I explained this to Mei, she was surprised.
“Amazing, not only is he a strong warrior, but he can also do magic to that extent.”
“Really? It’s nothing.”
“It makes sense that I became a part of the hero’s party.”
“Well, I was kicked out of the hero’s party.”
The intermediate magic I can use doesn’t work on high-ranking monsters.
That’s why I made a contract with the former Demon King.
“You had no eye for the hero. I wouldn’t have banished you. Actually, why don’t you form a party with me now?”
“You can’t just say something like that now, even if you say it so suddenly.”
“Hey, it’s okay. Please.”
Mei grabbed my arms with both of her hands, placed them against her large chest, and looked up at me.
“No?”
Where on earth did you learn that technique, girl?
It’s hard to say no when someone does something like this, but I use my adult rationality to brush it off.
I’m not a teenager. I’m a man in his thirties.
“I won’t fall for that.”
“Tch.”
When he saw that it wasn’t working, he quickly let go of my arm.
Ah, that was close. The old me would have been easily persuaded.
He cleared his throat and regained his composure.
“Besides, Mei, if you hear the purpose of my journey, you won’t want to join a party with me.”
“What do you mean?”
“Because I intend to defeat the Demon King.”
He said with a serious look on his face, pointing his finger.
Well, you were surprised.
Mei muttered curiously.
“Even though you were kicked out of the hero’s party?”
“Uh, well, that’s true. That’s why I can’t involve you, and I have no intention of changing this plan. So, give up.”
“Well, that’s true. I guess I can’t take on the Demon King.”
The uncle was happy that she seemed to understand.
“But why do you want to defeat the Demon King? Leave it to the Hero.”
“I want to become a hero. A hero who defeats the Demon King. That’s the only way I can prove my worth as an exile.”
“Hmm… Ah, we’ve arrived at the village.”
The village was an idyllic one, like any other.
It appears to be a peaceful village, and you can see children playing.
Now, let’s see if we can find something to eat in the village.
I’m starving now.
After that, we explained the situation to the village chief and decided to have dinner at his house. He was so generous that he let us eat for free.
“Well, I never thought I’d be invited to the village chief’s house.”
“Hohoho, I’m just doing what’s natural, helping strangers in need.”
There was a huge meal on the table, and it looked delicious.
Mei’s eyes also sparkle at the delicious food.
I’m so grateful for such kindness.
“Please, please enjoy.”
“Let’s eat.”
“Ah, hey.”
The village chief’s eyes lit up when Mei started eating.
Ugh, I have a bad feeling about this.
Nothing is more expensive than something free.
At times like this, there’s surely something going on.
That’s what my years as an adventurer tell me.
When I left it unattended, the village chief began to speak.
“…By the way, I’d like to discuss something with you. There’s something I’d like you adventurers to do.”
“Picture?”
“I thought so.”
Mei had already eaten quite a bit.
There’s a limit to how careless one can be.
“I was wondering if you two could help me get rid of the monsters.”
“… Munch munch. It’s fine, leave it to me. We have an adventurer here who was a former hero’s party.”
“Am I being dragged in as well?”
I looked over at Mei, and she was still munching away.
My stomach growls loudly.
I have no choice but to accept it.
Although we’re now a little further away from defeating the Demon King, it can’t be helped.
“So, what kind of monster should I defeat?”
“I’m glad you were able to get this done quickly. Actually…”