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 287: The Hero, the Sword Saint, and the Appraiser 28

Episode 287: The Hero, the Sword Saint, and the Appraiser 28

Spending a night at Dirk-san’s mansion, the plan was to set out early the next morning. However…

“…What are you doing, Dirk-san?”

“You’re about to leave, aren’t you?”

“Well, yes, but………. why are you dressed for travel?”

That’s right. For some reason, Dirk had finished preparing for the journey and was standing at the mansion’s entrance. 

Beside him stood Filia-san. She was also fully packed and ready to go. 

This… is that thing, isn’t it? The thing where you realize it without even thinking about it?

“……..Are you planning to come with us?”

“Naturally.”

“Uh, what’s natural about that?”

“You’re going to capture or kill Maria, right?”

“Well, yeah.”

“In that case, having me there would allow us to retake the kingdom immediately.”

Hmm, the logic makes sense. But that means the crown prince himself plans to march straight into the enemy’s heart, where he’s surrounded by foes. Does he fully grasp this?

“You realize you won’t be able to complain if you get killed, right?”

“I don’t mind. I have Filia with me.”

“Hah! I’ll protect Dirk-sama with my very life!”

So they’ve made up their minds. But still—just how much trust does he place in Filia-san? 

………Then again, it’s kind of strange to think about how someone so trusted was once an enemy.

“What is it?”

“Ah, nothing at all.”

Oops, looks like it showed on my face again.

“Anyway, it’s not up to me to decide whether you can come along.”

“Don’t worry. I already got Ride’s permission.”

…Ride-san, you traitorrrrrrrrr!

“Calm down, Maki-sama.”

“…How do you plan to travel? Sunny and Haku can’t carry more people.”

In a situation where we don’t even know if Moriya’s magic will work for transport, it’s a problem for them to decide this on their own.

“We’ve already gotten permission from Taiku-sama.”

“…Ah, I see. Of course, you have.”

These people are way too good at laying the groundwork!

“Oops, was saying I’d handle transport a bad move?”

Arriving late was Moriya, looking far too nonchalant.

“Well, it’s not that it’s bad, but… is it okay for you to flaunt your abilities like that?”

I approached Moriya, put an arm around his shoulders, and whispered in his ear.

“Eh, if I’m traveling with you all, my abilities will be exposed eventually. And if I refused, they’d just tag along on their own, right?”

I glanced sideways at Dirk-san as Moriya spoke. When my eyes met Dirk-san’s, he gave me a sly grin.

“…………Seriously, is that guy really the crown prince?”

“If someone’s battle-hungry, they might end up like that.”

“We’re adding more people to guard. Are you sure about this?”

“I’ll manage. What’s this, are you worried about me?”

“…Yeah, right…. Hell no! I’m more worried about Ride-san!”

…But considering Ride-san was the one who approached Moriya and approved Dirk-san’s inclusion, maybe I don’t need to worry at all?

“Either way, we’re relying on Moriya for transportation, right?”

“That’s right. Should I make the trip exciting by flying extra high?”

“………Just fly normally, please.”

He seems like he’s plotting something, but let’s avoid unnecessary complications. 

As we were sorting things out, the others gathered at the entrance.

“Why are Dirk-sama and the others ready to go?”

“Looks like they’re coming with us.”

“So that’s why Ride-sama was moving around so much earlier.”

“Fwaaah… What now? We’re adding even more people?”

You’re the last person who gets to complain, Gies-san.

“Alright then, let’s get going.”

“Counting on you, Maki, Taiku.”

“Yup, leave it to me!”

…That overly carefree attitude has me worried.