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 125: A Life in Another World that is Far from Free 60

Episode 125: A Life in Another World that is Far from Free 60

On the way back from Arata’s room. I asked Sensei about the condition of the other classmates.

It seemed that no one was in as bad a state as Arata, and most were on the mend.

Still, hearing that made me wonder if anyone was worried about us… Well, I mean, I’m not too concerned about myself. But I do think about Sensei, Madoka, and Yuria.

“By the way, according to the Knight Commander, it seems we’ll soon be able to return to the Adelreed Kingdom.”

“Is that so? Ahh! …So we can finally go back, huh?”

I stretched widely as I said this. But for some reason, the teacher was looking at me with a worried expression.

“…..What’s wrong?”

“Are you really going to go back, Mihiro-kun?”

“Of course. If I don’t, the development of the Forest of Demons won’t progress.”

Sensei should know that I’m needed for the development of the Forest of Demons. So I wondered what was troubling her.

“…..You could live here and take your time with everyone, you know?”

“Ah, no way. That’s impossible.”

“Why not? If everyone really knew the true Mihiro-kun, they would be happy to—”

“I’m saying it’s impossible.”

There’s no way I could live with those who would turn against me once they found out I’m not useful.

Staying here would also feel like betraying Alicia and the others who helped me.

“Besides, we have to live in this world anyway. So I think letting me do as I please is the best option.”

“But everyone is still just kids!”

“That’s why those who want to stay can stay. I’ll do as I wish.”

“…..Are you really going back?”

“Yes. I have reliable companions now.”

Alicia, Glenn, Ricott-san, Vil-san, and even Captain. And with Leyreina-san around now, I couldn’t ask for more dependable friends.

Although it’s up to Madoka and Yuria to decide what to do, for me, I have no doubts at all.

“……I understand. Then I’ll let the others know.”

“Eh?”

“Hm? Didn’t you say it was better to let everyone do as they please, Mihiro-kun?”

“Well, I did say that, but…”

I never expected Sensei would decide to leave it up to everyone in such a short conversation.

…..Can I consider this a sign of trust in me?

“Well then, see you later.”

“Ah, okay.”

As I watched Sensei head back to our classmates, I scratched my head.

…Well, those who know about light novels probably hope for freedom. So I guess it’s fine.

“I wonder what Arata will do… Since the student council president isn’t around, he’ll probably stick around.”

Yes, the student council president was not in the castle.

Not just him. There were five other classmates missing as well.

Among them was Akagi, the one I was wary of. And while I was relieved not to have run into her, I couldn’t shake the worry about them heading into a war where people would kill each other.

Well, in Akagi’s case, she probably looked forward to fighting. So my concern was more about the other five, including the student council president.

“…Well, it doesn’t matter to me.”

Maria attacked a country called Rodgrul, which is located south of Shriden.

That place isn’t even next to Adelreed; it’s actually quite far away. The chances of them crossing through other countries to attack are low.

They’re supposed to have advanced-class and special-class professions. So they must be quite valuable to Maria there.

“Yawn… I think I’ll take another nap.”

I headed to the room assigned to me to rest. But—

“Mihiro-sama!”

“…….Have they found me?”

The voice calling out to me was Dietrich-sama.

When I said, “Have they found me?” it was because I had been assigned various tasks using my Appraisal skill. And every time I thought I was done, another job would come up… So, I was trying to escape.

“I finally found you!”

“Ah… I’m going to take a nap now.”

“That’s not happening! There’s so much to do, so come with me!”

“Ueeeeeee?! I worked yesterday too!”

“I work almost every day, like a workhorse!”

“……T-Thank you for your hard work.”

“Today, there’s a meeting with the person who will govern this land anew. So I have a lot to confirm beforehand!”

…Wha— I definitely want to escape!

“A-Appraisal: Escaping from Dietrich-sama, How?”

“Hmph, I won’t let you go! I’ll bet my all on it!”

…Yeah, it’s definitely the full force of a special-class profession. Looks like I can’t escape.

I mean, I can’t escape even with my Appraisal skill. It seems like I’m really selling my soul to the country with this person.

So, I was dragged along by Dietrich-sama and forced to do work.