Do Heroes Need Welfare Too? - Chapter 178

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————

Part 2, Chapter 45

 

But Princess Hailin’s words came even faster.

 

“Actually, I have a gift I’d like to give to Lord Iberis… It would be difficult to give it in front of the other young ladies. Could you wait just a moment? You can look around the mansion in the meantime!”

 

“I understand.”

 

Iberis nodded obediently. He could ask about his curiosities after Hailin returned. Contrary to his expectations, it might be nothing significant.

 

And if it was something important, Princess Hailin shouldn’t know about it. If he kept pressing, she might notice something strange.

 

‘Don’t be impatient.’

 

Iberis walked slowly down the hallway while waiting for her.

 

The ducal manor that had existed since the Empire’s founding.

 

And despite wielding absolute power, the family of Hero Lawrence who became a Hero for the people and went to kill the Demon King.

 

The atmosphere was quite different from Grace County, which had no ruler.

 

Perhaps because it was a great noble family that had continued for hundreds of years, even the atmosphere of the hallways was distinctly different.

 

Rather than completely tearing down what had corroded over time, they repaired and reinforced it for continued use.

 

As a result, hundreds of years of tradition continued.

 

Iberis slowly walked through the long L-shaped corridor, taking in the sights of the mansion.

 

And at some point, having ventured deep inside, what appeared before him was a portrait.

 

The face of Kyrillos, who had most recently taken office, was visible.

 

The Kyrillos in the portrait had completely shed his youthful appearance.

 

And next to him was Kyrillos’ grandfather, whom he had only heard about by name. Though he resembled Kyrillos, perhaps due to his exposure, he seemed to have a somewhat more eccentric personality.

 

‘Are these portraits of successive family heads?’

 

Iberis went deeper inside as if finding it interesting.

 

And he discovered one that was smaller than the other portraits and covered with cloth.

 

‘This is…’

 

The name written below was that of someone he knew well.

 

‘Lawrence Evant.’

 

The missing Hero of Adam’s previous generation, who couldn’t even be laid to rest in the cemetery where the House of Evant’s family members were buried.

 

Iberis stared at Lawrence’s face, half-covered by the curtain.

 

A man without a trace of shadow, perfectly meeting the conditions of a Hero.

 

“Our uncle is handsome, isn’t he?”

 

“Lord Kyrillos.”

 

At the voice heard from beside him, Iberis turned his head.

 

Naturally, the one standing next to him was the owner of this mansion.

 

“Hello, Miss Maid! It’s been a while. Your face looks even better.”

 

Kyrillos smiled and welcomed him warmly.

 

Iberis nodded his head.

 

“My sister kept pestering me, saying she wanted to see Adam, or at least Lord Iberis, so I had no choice but to let her write the letter. Thank you for responding.”

 

“Not at all, I’m also pleased to be invited to Evant Manor.”

 

This was sincere. She really was an adorable young lady. It was hard to believe she was Kyrillos’ sister, who didn’t have a single cute aspect.

 

Perhaps his sincerity reached Kyrillos as well, as he smiled.

 

And then he casually asked.

 

“Is Adam doing well?”

 

“Is there any reason he wouldn’t be?”

 

Rather, wasn’t asking if he was well just probing again?

 

Previously, he seemed to assume a relationship with Adam, but somehow it felt like he was talking about something else.

 

Having just heard about medicine from Princess Evant, he was even more worried.

 

“I’m not sure if it’s serious enough to require medicine.”

 

“…”

 

Kyrillos froze with his smiling expression. He seemed a bit surprised too.

 

Iberis didn’t miss that moment.

 

Kyrillos ultimately couldn’t respond to his answer. He just walked alongside him down the hallway.

 

“Ah, really. I’m not good at hiding things.”

 

Kyrillos spoke as if lamenting.

 

And with a somewhat more serious voice, he brought up the topic.

 

“I’m telling you this because I think Miss Maid should know too.”

 

Kyrillos slowly began with a contemplative expression.

 

Iberis still kept his gaze fixed on Lawrence’s portrait as he spoke.

 

“Is it because the Demon King’s curse hasn’t disappeared yet?”

 

“…So you knew.”

 

Abaddon’s warning seemed to echo in his ears.

 

It wasn’t as surprising as expected.

 

Because he thought this would be what Adam was hiding the truth about.

 

“Because the Demon King… didn’t die completely?”

 

At his small murmur, Kyrillos smiled awkwardly.

 

“Unfortunately, that’s probably the case. At least the previous Mage Tower Lord had research on the Demon King, so we were able to make a suppressant.”

 

Because it wasn’t researched with good intentions, the medicine wasn’t perfect.

 

Before that, there was no choice but to quickly kill the Demon King.

 

However, having heard from Adam’s mouth that the Demon King had been revived, Kyrillos barely held back a sigh.

 

“Why would Adam try to hide that fact from me?”

 

Rather than betrayal, it was a voice filled with concern.

 

Kyrillos glanced at him with just his eyes, then spoke in his usual light tone.

 

“He probably didn’t want to worry you. And more than that, he probably wanted to stay by Miss Maid’s side even more…”

 

Kyrillos thought the curse’s deterioration became rapidly worse when he was by her side.

 

A curse that intensified the more one loved someone.

 

Really, it was an unpleasant curse.

 

“Well, it would be easier to ask Adam directly.”

 

Kyrillos shrugged as if he wasn’t sure.

 

“I’ll escort you to the main gate.”

 

“…Alright.”

 

Kyrillos offered his hand as if he would escort her instead.

 

Seeing that he wanted to end the conversation, Iberis also placed his hand on it.

 

Ah, Princess Hailin had said she definitely wanted to see him off.

 

Instead of Princess Evant, Kyrillos escorted him to the main gate.

 

Appeasing his sulking sister was assigned to Kyrillos.

 

“More than that, the portraits are wonderful, aren’t they? From the founding family heads to all the successive family heads are displayed.”

 

“They are magnificent portraits.”

 

Iberis briefly praised the House of Evant’s history.

 

Then Kyrillos, who had suddenly brought up the topic of portraits, grinned as if caught.

 

“I happened to see a wonderful portrait at the Count’s house too. Lord Iberis, you’ve practically become the lady of the house.”

 

“When?”

 

No, when exactly did he come to Grace Mansion?

 

Iberis looked at Kyrillos as if bewildered.

 

He knew that Kyrillos had become somewhat skilled at his duties as family head and now showed his face at official events, but he didn’t know that he often dropped by to see Adam, carving time out of his busy schedule.

 

“Miss Maid might not know! It wasn’t an official visit.”

 

“What exactly are you doing that you visit unofficially every time?”

 

“…Ah.”

 

Kyrillos stopped for a moment with his smiling expression. His behavior became unnatural, if only briefly.

 

Iberis narrowed his eyebrows and stared intently at Kyrillos.

 

Iberis’ gaze pierced painfully into Kyrillos’ cheek.

 

“Well, since I’ve already been caught, it doesn’t matter. I often drop by to deliver medicine. But this is a secret, you know? A Hero cursed by the Demon King isn’t a good omen.”

 

Kyrillos smiled and spoke, placing his index finger over his lips.

 

Naturally having no intention of speaking about it, Iberis nodded his head.

 

“But it was also Princess Hailin who heard hints about the medicine.”

 

“…I will be careful about that.”

 

Kyrillos, who had been showing displeasure at his younger sister’s thoughtless behavior, soon grinned widely as they arrived at their destination.

 

“Then please visit again next time. Adam can come along too! He doesn’t seem to welcome my visits there.”

 

“Where else would you find a friend as close to Adam as Kyrillos?”

 

“Now that’s something pleasant to hear!”

 

Kyrillos said, lifting the corners of his mouth refreshingly.

 

It was the confidence of someone who naturally knew this.

 

Just then, a postman who was about to enter the mansion saw Kyrillos and greeted him warmly.

 

And he took out a silver envelope from his bag and said.

 

“Good day to you. This is a letter for His Grace the Duke of Evant!”

 

“Grandfather is…. Ah, yes. I am the Duke of Evant.”

 

When the Duke of Evant was mentioned, Kyrillos naturally went inside to look for the Duke of Evant, but came back out in less than 10 seconds.

 

And he received the letter from the postman.

 

Iberis watched this entire process with a hint of mockery.

 

“Maid. If you’re going to laugh, please do it openly.”

 

“May I really?”

 

“No, you may not.”

 

Kyrillos said with a serious expression.

 

“Yes yes, I must listen to His Grace the Duke of Evant.”

 

Iberis said with a snicker.

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————