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 136: An Unexpected Survival Life 7

Episode 136: An Unexpected Survival Life 7

It was not just me. The unexpected statement left Arata and Madoka completely speechless.

His Majesty had once said that after scouring through long records of the royal family, he finally found mention of a divine-class profession, one that carried a divine name. I had heard rumors that my job as an Appraiser (Divine Eye) might be one. But to think another person—well, I’m not even sure if he still counts as a “person”—with a divine-class profession would appear.

“…….Is that true?”

“Yep, totally true! Oh, could it be that you also have a divine-class profession?”

“I don’t have any obligation to answer that.”

“Well, from what you just said, I can pretty much guess, though.”

“…What I said earlier?”

I tried to recall what I had said, but I couldn’t remember saying anything out of the ordinary. Was he bluffing? But Moriya calmly revealed the answer.

“Maki-kun, earlier, you called me an [Unknown], right? That’s something only someone with a ‘divine class’ Appraiser would be able to see.”

“…No way.”

Could he really know more about divine-class professions than even His Majesty? That seemed absurd. But if everything Moriya was saying was true, this might be our chance to turn the situation around.

“So, what do you want to do? I’d really appreciate it if you could hear me out.”

Moriya swayed his body side to side as he spoke. The clattering sound of his bones was making the usual noise. It seemed almost like a routine for him.

“…What do you think, Mihiro?”

“…Can we trust him?”

“…I think we can.”

““…Huh?””

“Wow, you two don’t seem too convinced, huh?”

Moriya rattled his bones again as he laughed… but it was incredibly noisy!

“Anyway, I don’t think we have any other way to survive than to hear him out.”

“Yeah, my sword can’t cut through the monsters in this area anyway.”

“Same here, my magic doesn’t seem to be effective either.”

“So, we’ll listen to what he has to say.”

“Thank you! Wow, it’s been so long since I’ve had someone to talk to! I’m really looking forward to this!”

“By the way, can’t you stop that rattling sound?”

The constant clattering was getting on my nerves, so I had to ask. It was seriously annoying.

“Haha, nope, can’t do! I mean, I’m a skeleton after all!”

……..Alright, I give up. I’ll just have to get used to the clattering.

“Let’s change locations, shall we?”

“But there aren’t any monsters around here. Isn’t it fine to stay?”

“Nah, let me properly host you guys! Follow me!”

Moriya seemed to be having fun for no reason as he clattered away, walking ahead. We exchanged glances. But having already said we’d trust him, we had no choice but to follow.

This place was strange. For some reason, there weren’t any magical beasts in the immediate area.

“Hey, Moriya. Why aren’t there any magical beasts around here?”

“Hmm? Oh, I’ve already taken care of them.”

“…You did? But aren’t the monsters around here supposed to be really strong?”

“Maybe? But for me, they’re not a big deal.”

……Just how strong is this guy?

“...Appraisal: Moriya Taiku.“

I muttered under my breath, using Appraisal. But the result was still [Unknown].

Why does it show as [Unknown]? Is Moriya really an [Unknown]?

“…I don’t get it.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll explain that too in due time.”

“Whoa! You heard that!?”

“When you get to my age, your hearing doesn’t get worse—it gets better!”

“Your age…?? How old are you, Moriya?”

Since Appraisal wasn’t working, I decided to just ask directly.

“How old, huh? I think I stopped counting after about 100 years? After that, I didn’t really care anymore.”

“…..What? A-A hundred years?”

“Yep! When I was betrayed by my comrades and nearly died, I used forbidden magic to cast an immortality spell. So yeah, I’ve been alive for over a hundred years.”

…Is he serious? Is there really an immortal living in this Forest of Demons?

“We’re almost there!”

Just as I was sinking into thought, Moriya’s voice brought me back, and I looked up.

There, standing before us, was a pristine two-story log house.

““““…….Wha–?””””

“How about it? Pretty nice house, right? It’s my pride and joy!”

…Yep. And the clattering of his bones is still as loud as ever.