I’m an Appraiser, But What the Heck is a [Divine Eye]? ~I Want to Live Freely as the World’s Best Beginner Class~ - Episode 109: A Life in Another World that is Far from Free 46

Episode 109: A Life in Another World that is Far from Free 46

As we hurriedly arrived at the post town, Vil-san spotted us and called out.

“Maki-sama! When did you return?”

“Just a little while ago. We urgently need to improve the teleportation magic circle. This is Chancellor Dietrich-sama.”

“Huh? C-C-C-Chancellor-sama?!”

“Nice to meet you.”

“Y-yes! Captain! C-C-Captainnn!”

I could understand why he was flustered. But it was probably the first time I’d seen Vil-san like this.

Then, Captain Ryan appeared, showing a calm demeanor despite Vil-san’s panic.

“What’s going on, Vil? Oh! It’s Maki-sama!”

“C-Captain! This is Chancellor-sama!”

“Chancellor? Chancellor… Chancellor-sama?”

…Yeah, he kept blinking repeatedly while staring at Dietrich-sama. He was clearly unable to hide his surprise.

“Is it alright if I explain later? We need to hurry to the teleportation magic circle now.”

“The teleportation magic circle? …Understood, this way please.”

However, the Captain quickly adjusted his mindset in response to Dietrich’s words. As expected of the captain; he still had his composure.

We started walking behind the Captain. But upon seeing someone ahead, Yuria and I tightened our expressions.

“Maki-kun! Yuria-chan!”

“Madoka!”

“……..”

Unlike Yuria, who was rushing over while calling her name, I found myself at a loss for words. Not knowing how to greet her, I quickened my pace toward the Transfer Shrine where the magic circle was.

“Ah…”

I could hear Madoka trying to call me back. But I told myself that improving the teleportation magic circle was the top priority and pretended not to hear her.

I tried to keep her out of my sight. But her sad expression was vividly imprinted in my mind.

Still, I… I…—

“Maki-kun!”

—Grasp!

Just as I was trying to keep myself together, someone grabbed my right arm.

“…Madoka.”

“…You’re going, right?”

“…….”

“That’s right, isn’t it?!”

“Ah, yeah, I’m going.”

“I see.”

When I answered honestly, Madoka slowly released my arm and let it drop limply.

“……I can’t go, can I?”

“Yeah. It’s impossible if you don’t have the resolve to kill your classmates.”

“What about Yuria-chan?”

“I’ve made up my mind.”

“I see. Yuria-chan is strong.”

Although Madoka said this with a smile, it seemed forced. She looked really pained.

“Are you Yachiyo-sama?”

The voice that interrupted us was Dietrich-sama.

“…Yes. And you are?”

“I am Dietrich Hohenheim, the Chancellor of the Adelreed Kingdom.”

“Chancellor-sama?”

“Yes.”

Dietrich-sama returned a gentle smile. But I wondered what he was planning to say. He wouldn’t say something like “We don’t have time for interruptions,” would he?

“I’ve heard from Mihiro-sama that you are a ‘special class’ Sage, Yachiyo-sama. Is that correct?”

“…Yes, that’s correct.”

“That’s wonderful! In fact, I’ve already informed Mihiro-sama that I have also been granted the Sage profession.”

“I-I see.”

“Yes! To be honest, it is said that when special classes of the same profession gather, their powers increase even more.”

“R-really?”

…Huh? Could it be that he has entered researcher mode at this timing?

“There has never been a case in history where a kingdom has gathered special classes of the same profession. Therefore, I would like you to remain for the sake of the Adelreed Kingdom.”

“…But I also want to help everyone. But… but…”

“You can’t muster the resolve to kill your friends, can you?”

“…Yes.”

However, he suddenly switched to persuasion mode.

“As chancellor of a nation, I must say that your presence is incredibly valuable. We cannot afford to lose you.”

“……..”

“Personally, I also do not wish to lose you.”

“……Huh?”

“First of all, His Majesty does not favor strategies that assume damage as a prerequisite. So, he said it’s absolutely not allowed for Kondō-sama to accompany us without the Knight Commander’s permission.”

“…Yuria-chan, were you doing something like that?”

“Well… yeah.”

“…I see. Everyone is doing various things to overcome this, huh? …I haven’t done anything.”

“You’re not doing nothing!” 

Yuria, who had been quietly listening, raised her voice towards Madoka, who had slumped her shoulders.

“You’ve been worrying about this the whole time! How is that nothing?”

“…Yuria-chan.”

“I’ve been right beside you, watching you struggle all this time! So don’t let anyone say that you haven’t done anything!”

“…Thank you. But I feel like I’ve kind of let it go. You’re saying that, Yuria-chan, but the truth is that I couldn’t take action in the end.”

After saying this, Madoka took a deep breath and turned to face me.

“I’m sorry, Maki-kun. I’m still not prepared to fight everyone… to kill…”

“That’s completely understandable. We’ve been in a world far removed from that kind of thing.”

“Yeah, that’s true. So, Maki-kun, Yuria-chan, and even Sensei, I’m really sorry for putting this burden on you guys, but… I’ve decided to stay here.”

“Ah, I understand.”

I should have been the one to persuade her.

But Dietrich-sama and Yuria took on that role.

Then, what could I do? Well, that was obvious.

“…..I’ll definitely save those who are left in the Shriden Kingdom. So, just wait here without worry, okay?”

“…..Okay!”

Having made that bold declaration, I started walking towards the Transfer Shrine.