I Have Been Called The Idiot Son Behind My Back. But I Remembered Memories, And I Can Use The Abilities I Had In My Past Life. So I Will Make Use of Major Online Stores Like Am**on And Aim for a Slow Life for Now - 16

“What are you standing around for? We’re leaving you behind.”

“W-Wait, please!!”

And so, whereas Olivia had been defeating the monsters until now, from here on, the monsters’ levels and ranks seemed to have increased, so I took over for Olivia and began defeating them.

“U-Um…?”

“What is it?”

“Why did Kaiser-sama… conceal his power until now? If you hadn’t concealed it, then…”

“Are you asking if I wouldn’t have been ridiculed as incompetent by others?”

“Y-Yes…”

“Hmph, the opinions of others are worthless. Even without such validation, I am still the legitimate heir of the ducal family. Therefore, what is needed is not strength but the ability to manage territory, isn’t it? Strength can be hired from outside.”

“…”

How long have we been exploring this dungeon?

Because we’ve gone quite deep, the monsters appearing now are mostly rank A or higher, and seeing me easily slaughter these creatures, Olivia couldn’t bear the question any longer and asked me, “Why did you hide your power until now?”

I had anticipated such a question, so I gave her a blunt answer I had already thought of. Still, Olivia didn’t seem entirely convinced.

“…, but still, I think it’s wrong not to be properly appreciated!! Once we get out of this dungeon, I’ll make sure to tell everyone about Kaiser-sama!!”

“Do as you please, but who exactly would believe such nonsense?”

“T-That’s…”

“Instead of worrying about useless things, it would be more meaningful to think of a way to escape from this dungeon, don’t you think?”

And that’s why I’m openly slaughtering monsters in front of Olivia.

Of course, I could let Olivia fend for herself, but that would be mentally taxing, and even if Olivia were to tell everyone that I defeated high-ranked monsters, no one would believe her anyway.

So, my reputation has plummeted to rock bottom, and right now, I’m thankful for that.

Still, Olivia wears a face of dissatisfaction, but I have no intention of arguing any further, so the conversation ends there, and we continue exploring the dungeon.

◆ Olivia’s Perspective

At first, I didn’t understand what was happening, but it seems that Kaiser-sama and I have been swallowed into the dungeon together.