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 84: A Life in Another World that is Far from Free 23

Episode 84: A Life in Another World that is Far from Free 23

When I explained that it was not guaranteed to be achievable, His Majesty responded that it was fine nonetheless.  

“Originally, I’m aware that this is an unreasonable request.  It would be appreciated if it could be done. But if you cannot, as long as you devote your efforts to the development of the Forest of Demons, there is no problem.”  

“…Ah, thank you very much.”  

I wondered if that was really okay.  

…Well, since His Majesty said it was fine, it must be alright.  

More than pondering such things, I was now able to attempt something since His Majesty granted permission.  

As soon as we return to Granzawall, I might give it a try.  

“…Um, Your Majesty!”  

“…Yuria?”  

I was surprised by Yuria, who suddenly spoke up.  

She had been tense all this time and was still clearly anxious.  

What could she possibly bring up in such a state?  

“You are Yuria Kondō, correct? You may speak.”  

“Ah, thank you! …I have heard that Your Majesty has always thought the actions of the Kingdom of Shriden to be excessive.”  

Whoa, Yuria! You’re jumping right into serious talk!?  

Even His Majesty, who had previously had a gentle demeanor, now emanated an intimidating presence, particularly from the unexpectedly young blue-haired man beside him.  

Yuria trembled slightly but, swallowing hard, she continued with a determined expression.  

“…W-We have been expelled from the Kingdom of Shriden. Because Maki is a beginner-class Appraiser and I along with the other people from another world are considered rebellious. Still, I want to help my classmates… my friends!”  

“…And?”  

“If… if we could improve the teleportation magic circle and reach the Kingdom of Shuriden, I would like to accompany the trip!”  

…“I would like to,” huh?  

The fact that she didn’t mention Madoka might be her way of being kind.  

But that alone wouldn’t be enough.  

“…Indeed, I am fed up with the actions of the Kingdom of Shriden.”  

“In that case—”  

“However, I will not recklessly send you, who could become valuable assets, into a place of danger.”  

“…Huh?”  

“If we are to go, we will send our elite knights.”  

“I-I am a special class Fist King! I can be of use—”  

“Would you kill your companions?”  

His Majesty’s question was the same as the one I had asked Madoka.  

When I posed the question, Yuria was present.  

Surely, she must have prepared an answer.  

“…I will fight.”  

“No. I am asking if you can kill. Fighting and killing are entirely different.”  

“……”  

…She didn’t have an answer, huh?  

That can’t be helped.  

“Your Majesty. I would also like to follow along on the trip.”  

“…Maki?”  

“Hmm. But Mihiro, I have heard that you do not possess the ability to fight. The development of the Forest of Demons is one of our top priorities. Since we could lose you, who is essential to that development, there is no way I can grant permission.”  

“That may be true. However, if I am there, I can help minimize damage based on various Appraisal results.”  

“I have heard that… What do you think—Dietrich?”  

The man standing next to His Majesty, Dietrich-sama, seemed to have his own thoughts and immediately responded.  

“If it is possible to minimize the damage to the knights, then it may be feasible to take Mihiro-sama with us.”  

“I see…”  

“In that case, Mihiro-sama would need to be accompanied by a bodyguard…How about having Kondō-sama accompany him as that bodyguard?”  

“Hmm…”  

“Of course, I understand your concerns, Your Majesty. Therefore, let us attach conditions to Kondō-sama’s accompaniment.”  

“Conditions?”  

“Yes. While in Angrissa, she must participate in the knights’ training. And only if she receives permission from the Knight Commander will she be allowed to accompany you.”  

Permission from the knight commander, huh?  

…That sounds like a rather difficult condition to meet.  

However, if I don’t overcome this, I won’t be able to take Yuria with me.  

Unlike defeating magical beasts, this time we would be fighting people.  

Unlike magical beasts, which mostly have simple movements, humans have thinking minds, and their movements are entirely different.  

“…Then, Kondō, let me ask you. If you are willing to accept the conditions that Dietrich just mentioned, I will consider letting you accompany them on the trip. What do you say?”  

There were no options.  

If she refused here, His Majesty would undoubtedly not permit Yuria to accompany us.  

“…Understood. I’ll do it!”  

(Note: It’s a bit in informal speech in the Raw) 

“Hey! Your choice of words!!”  

“Ah!”  

“Ha ha ha! That’s right! That is how Mihiro and Kondō should be. People from another world are technically not subjects of our nation. You need not be so formal.”  

…No, that definitely doesn’t seem right.  

“In that case, Kondō, you will come to the castle every day starting tomorrow. I will inform the guards as well.”  

“Thank you very much!”  

“What about you, Alicia-sama and Mihiro-sama? If you have some time, I would like to discuss future matters.”  

…I can’t refuse this either.  

Well, I could refuse, but I feel a strong pressure from Dietrich-sama not to do so.  

“I will also go to the castle.”  

“Then I will as well.”  

“That’s great. In that case, let’s take it easy for today and start our discussions tomorrow.”  

Following Alicia’s words, Dietrich-sama smiled and said this.  

With that, today’s audience came to an end, and we left the castle.  

“““……So….I’m so tiredddd!”””  

Once we boarded the carriage from the Sturdy Shield that had come to pick us up, the three of us let out those words.