The Second Son of The Marquis Runs Away from Home ~ Lacking Talent, He Abandons Everything and Becomes an Adventurer ~ - 92

Chapter 92: Close to Fate

When we returned to the castle and reported that Dougen had been slain, a great cheer rose from inside the castle. Raigou, though conflicted about Ameri’s reckless actions and her growth as a warrior, was in tears of joy.

The news was quickly sent to various countries, and a banquet was held. Compared to when we first arrived, the faces of the soldiers were brighter, and hope for the future could be seen.

By defeating Shion and Dougen, the two wings of Ozuma, the soldiers were finally able to believe in their future. The lingering sense of despair that had been present before had greatly diminished.

Rakul and I were sitting at a slightly distant table, quietly drinking while watching the scene unfold.

“I’ll say it again, we were saved. The fact that we were able to defeat Dougen early was thanks to you, Rakul.”

“It’s fine. But it was also because you, Serk, told Ameri to pay attention to her actions that we were able to defeat Dougen.”

Rakul tilted his cup, and after a pause, he asked:

“So, how much of it went as you planned?”

“I didn’t plan it, really. I had intended to defeat Dougen myself. But I had expected that Ameri would act, and I thought you could cover for the things I lacked.”

“The things you lacked…”

“Ameri, in her anger, forgot to protect. Even if she realized it with words, it wouldn’t have been easy to regain what she had lost, or to calm the anger she carried.”

Rakul nodded in agreement with my words. This could be applied not just to swordsmanship but to many areas of life—once something is lost, sometimes it’s difficult to even find it again.

“If it were me, I could have made her realize it, but I wouldn’t have been able to help her find it again. Even if I could use Kunou’s techniques, my way of fighting is always about taking down the enemy.”

“So that’s why you turned to me.”

“Yeah… Among us, you’re the best at protecting.”

“I’m honored by your trust, but even so, that was a tough battle. If Ameri had stayed like that, we might have lost.”

“We shouldn’t have lost. Anyone who’s seen your way of fighting knows how strong you are at protecting.”

At my firm statement, Rakul looked a bit stunned for a moment, but then he quickly smiled and took another drink. He seemed a little out of character with what he said, and sensing someone approaching, I stood up.

“Sorry, I’m going to rest first. You can take it easy now.”

Without waiting for a response, I walked off and caught sight of Ameri, who had been hiding around the corner. I pointed to Rakul, and she lowered her head before heading in his direction.

(This is something I didn’t expect…)

Well, this was their matter to deal with, so I decided not to interfere. I stood in the moonlight, lost in thought.

(Next… it’s time to attack.)

With that, we could now fully begin moving against the Ozuma alliance. We had reached the stage where we were preparing to seal the gates of the underworld and head straight for Ozuma.

Considering my mother’s ancestors, there might be some deep connection to Ozuma. But now that we’ve come this far, there was no turning back.

I made my decision and, as soon as I entered my room, I was pulled and pushed onto the bed. It was already covered with a blanket, and someone straddled me.

“Finally settled down, huh? Tonight, you won’t be getting any sleep.”

Ruskdite’s eyes gleamed with a mysterious light as she exposed her bare body. In the end, I spent the night with Aria and the others until morning.