The Second Son of The Marquis Runs Away from Home ~ Lacking Talent, He Abandons Everything and Becomes an Adventurer ~ - 82

Chapter 82: What I Couldn’t Abandon

“Is the Berga Kingdom really in such a situation!?”

Serena, Meltina, and Luminus, upon hearing the report, including a surprised expression, I placed the letter on the table.

“It’s a list of rewards for the assistance. I believe it’s sufficient for accepting the request.”

“…You’re planning to go, but there’s a possibility the enemy force could come here.”

“That won’t happen.”

I deny Luminus’s raised possibility and proceed to explain the reasons.

“Behind this rebellion, Fifths is at work. They know that the Holy Land is in a state of destruction, so they concentrated the monsters in the adjacent Bleijia territory to the Empire… They could reach here because they came to the Holy Land, away from the Empire.”

They understand that the Holy Land has no spare forces to send reinforcements; that’s why Latina and the others were able to reach here without encountering the monsters.

“Even if reinforcements arrive, the likelihood of them arriving in time is low. Even if the Empire’s reinforcements come, they are probably gathering monsters in the Bleijia territory to intercept them at the border.”

“The main force is waiting, is that it?”

“That’s why they won’t interfere if we go from here.”

As I say this, Luminus and the others pay attention. What I’m about to say goes against the conduct of an Imperial knight.

“If it’s just me, I can quickly head to the kingdom with Garma. Even if monsters appear, I can handle it. Currently, I’m the only one with a possibility of reaching the reinforcements in time.”

“Are you planning to go without consulting His Majesty? Lord Berg is still an Imperial knight.”

“Then I don’t mind relinquishing my title.”

“Wha…”

Luminus is shocked by my words. Perhaps sensing my seriousness, after a brief silence, he speaks.

“…I have been watching how Lord Berg was treated in the kingdom. If it’s you, you can become someone talked about in the Empire… Are you willing to forsake that future to save the kingdom?”

“I don’t care about the kingdom’s fate. But…”

Even I find it somewhat lacking and self-mockery.

I had intended to discard my status as a noble and my past as someone from the kingdom; however…

“I cannot abandon the only person who didn’t abandon me—my brother.”

I can’t forsake my brother, who taught me the warmth of family…

“Oh, I’m going too, so count me in.”

“If you two are going, I will too. My healing powers may come in handy in battle.”

“Aria-sama!? And even Serena-sama!?”

“Just so you know, I’ll follow even if Berg gives up his title.”

“Me too.”

“…Understood.”

Upon my words, Luminus directs a surprised look at me. Whether he sensed my determination or not, after a brief silence, he spoke.

“…Lord Berg, the treatment you received in the kingdom is clear to me. If you do this, you can become a figure spoken of in the Empire… Are you willing to forsake that future to save the kingdom?”

“If necessary, I’ll relinquish my title.”

“…I see.”

Luminus says that and rings the bell. One of his knights appears.

“Immediately load supplies such as food and potions onto my carriage and send it to the main gate.”

“Yes, sir!”

After watching the knight leave the room, Luminus turns to me, and as if on cue, Aria also turns towards me.

“My carriage is a custom-made by Lady Philneria. It should withstand the full power of the warhorse you command.”

“…Thank you.”

“I’ll report to His Majesty. If what you say is true, there’s a low chance of the magical messaging being disrupted from here.”

Luminus looks at me and Aria with a somewhat dazzling expression, which he quickly corrects.

“We will handle the troublesome matters and aftermath. So… please, do as you wish.”

I bow my head and leave the room…