The Second Son of The Marquis Runs Away from Home ~ Lacking Talent, He Abandons Everything and Becomes an Adventurer ~ - 11

Chapter 11: Response

(Hinowa’s Side)

“To put it bluntly, we cannot comply with the return.”

The next day, as I sat again for the dialogue, Emperor Victoria informed me of this.

“Firstly, Zanma already has a bearer, who has been assigned an important guardianship role. As for Kamtsuhi, there is no bearer, but what was offered as compensation is not enough.”

“…You are correct, but Gomon has nothing more to offer.”

“Even so, even if we were to return them, can you alone resolve this matter? Moreover, if Gomon were to be defeated and taken, we would lose two precious artifacts.”

…Everything the Emperor said was logical. Even though we had a deal, it was only with the vassal state of Berga. There was no direct involvement with the Mildrea Empire.

Even if we were destroyed and Ozuma invaded the Hum Continent, or even if the Gate of Yomi opened, the empire would somehow manage.

The empire had the strongest knights in the world, including the bearers of the artifacts, who had literally saved the world…

“Therefore, instead of a return, it will be a loan.”

“…Eh?”

“And until this matter is resolved and returned, we will dispatch Rakul Valiant, the bearer of the Zanma, and the Black Storm Knights as monitors. Upon resolution, we will pay further compensation, but the discretion lies with Berga… That is our answer.”

Thrown into despair, I couldn’t help but be speechless at the words thrown at me, which came just when I was about to lose hope, as I had briefly fantasized.

“…Is that acceptable?”

“I don’t care how many people die or how many tragedies occur in other countries… but I judged that our country’s people would be exposed to danger by cutting ties. Do you have any objections?”

“Absolutely not. Please… please, I beg of you.”

I bowed down on the spot, and if it weren’t for this place, I would have pinched my cheeks hard…

(Berg’s Side)

Let’s rewind to after yesterday’s dialogue…

“If we directly go to Hizuchi?”

After the dialogue ended, Victoria listened to my proposal and nodded, then voiced her thoughts.

“Considering Chaos Crusader and High End, as well as Zanma’s warning and what’s happening in Hizuchi, this anomaly could potentially rival Il-Eater.”

“…?”

“If the damage this time is contained within Hizuchi, it’s still manageable. But if left unchecked, I think it will spread to the entire Hum Continent.”

Victoria, along with Aria and the titled knights, as well as my brother listening through the communication crystal, considered my words.

“It’s a warning from a rare drop. We can’t ignore it.”

“But even if we intervene militarily, how many people should we bring? It’s going to be a hassle no matter how many or how few we bring, right?”

“No, only the Black Storm Knights and Rakul will go.”

“Hmm… But what about soldiers?”

“I will command Gomon’s soldiers. We’ve had that kind of battle a year ago.”

My brother chuckled at my words, and Rossfall and Volga nodded in agreement.

“There’s no one more suitable than Lord Berg for this. Your ability to respond in such special circumstances is unmatched.”

“Yes, it’s better for the empire to incur less damage and expenses by not sending troops unnecessarily.”

While there were differences of opinion among other knights and officials, when Victoria quieted the room, a decision was made.

“It seems there are no objections. Then, let’s adopt Lord Berg’s opinion as the consensus.”

And so, it was decided that we would head to Hizuchi.