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 65: A Life in Another World that is Far from Free 5

Episode 65: A Life in Another World that is Far from Free 5

Three days have passed since I explained the situation to Madoka and the others.  

Since then, Madoka has stopped asking for the impossible but has started to wear a very lonely expression.  

This situation isn’t great… for me, emotionally.  

However, today should bring about some change.  

That’s because the expert in magic that Alicia mentioned is supposed to arrive today.  

“…Ahh. Finally, I’ll be free from my worries.”  

“Who’s worried?”  

“Whoa!? …Oh, it’s you, Yuria.”  

“What do you mean, ‘who’s worried?’”  

“Ow!? …You’re the ‘Fist King’, so go easy on me!”  

Suddenly hitting me with a fist is just too much! Depending on the situation, I could die! Being a level 4 is tough!  

“Okay, okay.”  

“Seriously… So, what do you want?”  

It’s unusual for Yuria to be acting separately from Madoka. …Or rather, taking care of Madoka on her own.  

“Yeah. …I was wondering if Maki really thinks he can’t help everyone.”  

“What do you mean?”  

“You often wear your feelings on your face, don’t you? Madoka seems to not notice, though.”  

…Huh? I wasn’t even aware of that myself!  

“...Sigh. We’re quite alike, aren’t we?”  

“What do you mean by that?”  

“Nothing! Anyway, looking at Maki’s expression, I thought maybe you were trying to think of some other way or pushing yourself too hard.”  

…Sharp. Way too sharp for her own good.  

“There’s no other way.”  

“Then, are you pushing yourself too hard?”  

“…….”  

“Silence is taken as a confirmation, you know?”  

Guh!? ...Sigh. That was just my selfish assumption, though.  

“…Yeah, that’s right. If I were to give in, I could at least go to the Shriden Kingdom. But to do that, I’d need permission from Alicia, Glenn, and even the king of Adelreed Kingdom.”  

“Honestly, that sounds tough.”  

Yuria seems to understand and accepts that fact.  

Of course, Madoka understands too. She seemed to show that in our last discussion.  

But to be honest, she probably still wants to help.  

As the vice president of the student council, she took care of her juniors and was well-liked. She was proactive in organizing everyone in class, so she must have a lot of good friends unlike me.  

Even if she tells herself to give up, somewhere in her heart, she’s likely still thinking about what she can do.  

“By the way, the expert in magic that Alicia mentioned is arriving today.”  

“I know that. Both Madoka and I heard it from Alicia.”  

“Oh, I see.”  

“…Just so you know, Maki, you should also keep an eye on Madoka.”  

“Why?”  

“…Sigh…”  

When I asked back, for some reason, she let out a huge sigh.  

“…Is it okay? Madoka is a bit calmer now, but she’s still worried. You know that, right?”  

“Ah, yeah. We were just talking about that.”  

“Then! There’s a chance that Madoka might unintentionally leak your information to that person who knows about magic!”  

“…Ah… That’s possible?”  

When the topic of improving the teleportation magic circle comes up, and if someone insists that it can be done when it seems impossible… If someone asked how they were so sure… Yeah, they might say it’s because I mentioned it.  

“So? Can you imagine the future?”  

“…Well, there are various possibilities, but I can see a slight chance. But Madoka knows that my abilities are kept secret. I doubt she would go that far.”  

“I know you understand Madoka very well, but I’ve spent just as much time with her. I know sides of her you don’t!”  

If she says that strongly, the chances of it happening might increase.  

“Okay, I’ll be careful. So please look out for her too, Yuria.”  

“Yeah, yeah, I got it. And, Maki…”  

“…W-What is it?”  

When I reluctantly opened my mouth, Yuria averted her gaze and said,  

“…Thanks for thinking about so many things.”  

“…Huh?”  

“I mean Madoka! You’re considering how to help her with what she’s trying to do!”  

“Well, yeah, sort of…”  

“That’s my thanks! Okay, I won’t say it again!”  

In the end, Yuria left the scene with an angry expression.  

“…What was that about?”  

I stared at the corner where Yuria disappeared, feeling frozen for a moment.