The Great Sage Who Did not Remain in Legend - 27.2

“But…”

“Dadd, isn’t that noble’s carriage from the beautiful lady’s place?”

“Y-yes.”

“I thought so. Rikka, Mergin is an adult. He’s at an age where he could be married and have children. You, on the other hand, are still a child. And the one who took him was a beautiful, mature noblewoman. Do you understand what this means?”

“I-I don’t understand! I’m almost an adult too! Mother, you’re so mean!”

Unable to endure her mother’s words, Rikka locked herself in her room.

“M-Millie, could it be that Mergin is going to marry a noble?”

“I’m not sure. But you know, Tabasa was also a tall beauty, right? That noble lady is a tall beauty as well. Maybe Mergin likes that type.”

“The disparity in social status…”

“If she knows Mergin’s abilities, social status can be adjusted. He wore clothes like a court magician, didn’t he? Perhaps he’s being introduced to her parents.”

“……..”

Dadd, knowing Mergin’s abilities, fell silent.

— Noble District —

“Rose-sama, thank you for your trouble today.”

“Mergin, don’t use honorifics for me…”

Huh…

“Mergin, are you planning to leave this country?”

Rose, sensing the formality in his tone, realized something.

“Yes.”

“Why?”

“Lord Ortenen has his position as well. He can’t avoid reporting what he just heard, can he?”

Rose’s brother didn’t reply.

“Chii-niisama wouldn’t do something like that…”

“Rose, Mergin is right. We are nobles and knights of this country. We have a duty to report important information to the country.”

“B-but…”

“Rose-sama, it’s alright. A knight must prioritize their duties over personal feelings. Otherwise, they can’t protect what they should.”

“Then why did you speak? Mergin could have handled it better.”

“Yes… I’m not sure why I spoke. Perhaps I wanted you to hear it.”

“You wanted me to hear it?”

“Yes. Watching the beautiful lady’s expression change is a pleasure for the eyes.”

Mergin said with a smile and a hint of joking.

“Y-you’re teasing me again!”

“Lord Ortenen, if you would, please accept this.”

Mergin presented his favorite sword.

“What is this…?”

“It’s a bribe.”

“Huh?”

“I have a girl under my protection. She is scheduled to become a hunter after the coming-of-age ceremony next year. I am currently training her to be independent by March of next year, so I would appreciate it if you could wait for a report until then.”

“End of March, huh…”

“Yes.”