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 283: The Hero, the Sword Saint, and the Appraiser 24

Episode 283: The Hero, the Sword Saint, and the Appraiser 24 

When Arata and the others returned, they didn’t come back empty-handed. 

Haku was carrying Arata, Gies-san, and the captured vice-general, who had been tied up securely. 

“We captured her as a prisoner.” 

“Damn it! She was stronger than the commander!” 

“……” 

While Arata and Gies-san were talking, the vice-general remained silent. She was observing her surroundings. 

I thought she might be planning an escape, but that didn’t seem to be the case. 

Upon spotting a particular individual, her expression shifted to one of remorse. And then she spoke. 

“…Dirk, -sama.” 

“How did it come to this, Filia?” 

…Filia? So that’s the name of the vice-general, huh? 

Wait, does this mean Dirk-san and the vice-general know each other? 

“If you had sided with us, things wouldn’t have ended this way.” 

“…Yes. It’s too late to regret now. But it seems my choice was a mistake.” 

“…So, you’ve made your peace with this?” 

“…Yes.” 

Hmm, it seems she’s prepared to be executed. 

Dirk-san will likely have to make that decision. He appears outwardly calm, but his voice lacks the energy it had earlier. 

……..Maybe it’s alright for me to speak up here. 

“Uh, excuse me, Dirk-san?” 

“…What is it, Maki?” 

“About her—I don’t think there’s any need to execute her.” 

““…What?”” 

Oh, not only Dirk-san, but even the vice-general was surprised by my statement. 

Well, I suppose it’s natural to be startled when someone questions the need for the resolve you’ve steeled yourself for. 

“I took the liberty of using Appraisal, and it doesn’t seem like she bears any hostility toward you, Dirk-san.” 

“Then why was she on the front lines, fighting against us?” 

“Filia-san, is it? May I call you that?” 

“…Y-Yes.” 

“Did you know Dirk-san was here? Or were you not informed about his presence?” 

“—!? …Who are you?” 

Looks like I hit the mark. Instead of answering, she asked about my identity. 

“I’m just a humble Appraiser. So, what’s the truth, Filia-san? Do you bear any ill will toward Dirk-san?” 

“…As you said, I was not informed that Dirk-sama would be here.” 

“That doesn’t justify taking up arms against the rebel army.” 

“Of course. You are entirely correct.” 

“Then why did you come to the front lines and fight against us?” 

…Well, that’s as far as I can intervene. 

Now it’s up to Dirk-san to decide, based on Filia-san’s words. 

“……..…To help Dirk-sama.” 

“To help me?” 

“Yes. I was told that the rebel army was exploiting you and that the only way to save you was to suppress them.” 

“And you believed that?” 

“…I’m deeply sorry.” 

“…Haaah. You’ve always had a bad habit of swallowing other people’s words whole.” 

“…I have no excuses.” 

“But then again… because it’s you, I can trust those words.” 

“…Huh?” 

Looks like this might end peacefully after all. 

“Come with me, Filia Finn. I need your sword.” 

“…You’ll forgive me?” 

“I need trustworthy allies. And I trust you.” 

“…Dirk-sama!” 

“So? Are you coming or not?” 

As Dirk-san said this, he glanced at Arata and nodded. Arata then cut the ropes binding Filia-san. 

“…I, Filia Finn, hereby pledge my sword to Crown Prince Dirk Rodgrul.” 

“From now on, don’t let others’ words mislead you. Obey only mine. Understood?” 

“Yes, sir!” 

Looks like we can finally move forward now.