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 278: The Hero, the Sword Saint, and the Appraiser 19

Episode 278: The Hero, the Sword Saint, and the Appraiser 19

“—Gghhh!?”

“—W-What was that just now!?”

“—It’s Lightning–! Magic–!!”

From the distant battlefield, we could hear the voices of enemy soldiers in a panic.

“—W-What’s happening!?”

“—I don’t know! But it seems to be targeting the enemy forces!”

“—Don’t let your guard down! They’re not allies yet!”

However, we also heard similar voices from the rebel soldiers. So we waited until most of the enemy soldiers were dealt with. We then made our way toward what appeared to be the leader of the rebels.

“Wh-Who are you!?”

“Is that a magical beast!?”

“Tch! I can’t believe a magical beast has appeared!”

It seems they mistook Haku and Sunny for wild magical beasts.

…..Well, considering they haven’t attacked us immediately, it seems like we’re visible to them as well.

“—What’s going on!”

At that moment, a large figure approached us while shouting.

“Get back! It’s dangerous!”

“I don’t mind! If those were the ones responsible for the magic earlier, it won’t matter if we stay back and guard!”

Hmm, this guy seems like quite a bold man.

However… there’s something about his demeanor and the way he walks that gives off an unexpectedly refined vibe. It was making it hard to look away.

“…Oh? Could it be that man–?”

“Do you know him, Ride-san?”

I didn’t expect Ride-san to speak up, so I immediately asked.

“Who are you!?”

The man spoke confidently, and Ride-san opened his mouth in response.

“Nice to meet you. I am Ride Fontagne, the current advisor of the Kingdom of Shriden.”

“…The Kingdom of Shriden?”

As soon as the name of Shriden was mentioned, not just the man but also the surrounding soldiers began to exude a killing intent.

“Please calm down. We are merely from the current Kingdom of Shrieden, and we have no relation to those who attacked the Kingdom of Rodgrul.”

“But you are from Shriden, right? That makes you our enemy all the same.”

The situation was on the verge of exploding. I prepared to ride Sunny so we could escape at any moment.

“…Are you sure about this? —Prince Dirk of Rodgrul.”

“—!? …Where did you hear about that!”

Wait, Ride-san!? The other side just unsheathed his sword!!

“Prince Dirk’s martial prowess has reached other countries. So when I saw your face, I thought it might be you, and called your name.”

“Then I can’t let you escape.”

“Our goal is to suppress Maria’s army. We have no intention of fighting the rebel army.”

“Hah! You probably plan to rescue your country’s princess, don’t you?”

“No, that’s not it. His Majesty King Orvis has said that if she’s captured, it’s fine to kill her on the spot.”

…Wow, Ride-san is impressive.

Despite the intense killing intent directed at him, he’s holding his own against the man called Dirk.

“…….Are you telling me to believe such nonsense?”

“Here, I have a letter from the king himself. Could you at least take a look?”

“I don’t need it. Even if I look at it, it won’t change my mind.”

“I see……… In that case, there’s nothing more to say.”

“What, are you declaring we’re enemies?”

Prince Dirk pointed his sword directly at Ride-san.

“No, that’s not it. We will prove our strength. And if you’re convinced, would you be willing to cooperate with us?”

“Prove your strength?”

…….Hey, Ride-san? Are you by any chance thinking the same thing you did back when we fought at Osdis?

“The Maria army we fought earlier will likely attack again. So, we would like to dedicate our victory on this battlefield to you, Prince Dirk.”

The rest of us had been watching from behind. At those words from Ride-san, we exchanged glances.