Do Heroes Need Welfare Too? - Chapter 90

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Chapter 90

“Quite strange, isn’t it?”

Kyrillos ate the mont blanc with great relish.

In contrast, both Adam and I were left speechless.

‘Could it be that the Emperor is trying to pin this disappearance case on Adam again…? No, maybe the Emperor was the one who caused this disappearance case in the first place?’

I made a reasonable suspicion based on several experiences.

When I glanced at Adam by only moving my eyes, his face was calm. Feeling like I was the only one having such ominous thoughts, I quickly managed my expression.

Then Adam asked leisurely.

“Is it just that one child for the disappearance case?”

“That’s not it! But they say this child could be the key to the disappearance case, so we absolutely must find them.”

“I see.”

“But why is the Evant Marquis the one doing this?”

If it’s a disappearance case that occurred in the capital, wouldn’t it be more appropriate for the knights to handle it, as he said?

“Ah, well, I may be lacking, but I’m a mage working at the Imperial Palace.”

Ah, only then did I recall the imperial cloak he had taken off and neatly folded.

Among the few settings given in 【Dragon’s Horn】, I think I heard that there were cases where outstanding personnel were selected from the Mage Tower to collaborate with the Imperial Palace.

Since the Mage Tower’s capital couldn’t handle everything, it was a deal exchanging capital and manpower.

However, when Kyrillos became the Hero’s companion, he naturally left the Imperial Palace and came to be with Adam as his mage.

“So what do you think of the Demon King’s Castle that you saw directly? Do you think the missing child might be there?”

“Haha, of course I secretly used detection magic when I came the second time. There’s no child, but there are monsters? And there seems to be a strange energy in the basement too…”

Only then did I understand how Kyrillos had discovered the monsters. He must have used detection magic to find any child that might be hidden in the Demon King’s Castle.

Adam seemed quite uncomfortable that he had secretly used detection magic.

“So have your suspicions been cleared? Or are you still feeling uneasy and planning to report me to His Majesty?”

“Why would I do that to the Hero?”

Kyrillos asked back as if he truly didn’t understand.

His voice carried such firm conviction that even Adam seemed at a loss for words.

“It seems you like the Hero, Kyrillos?”

“Yes. Of course! I admired the Hero! I wanted to join the extermination squad that would kill the Demon King someday and achieve merit… but in the end, I was beaten to it.”

“…To me, his life was more precious than someone’s dream.”

“Of course! I’m not criticizing you, Hero! Thanks to you quickly dealing with the Demon King, countless people including myself owe our lives to you!”

Kyrillos said while waving his hands dismissively.

“Still, I really do want to become close with the Hero. I absolutely didn’t approach you deliberately to investigate.”

Adam, who had been quietly listening to Kyrillos’s story, seemed to lose his words for a moment.

It seemed difficult for Adam to keep coldly pushing away someone who approached wanting to be friends.

Despite appearances, he had a very soft heart.

Watching him from the side made it even more apparent.

Adam’s appearance of gradually softening and worrying each time Kyrillos approached him intimately.

“If you’re done talking, please leave. I have a prior engagement.”

“Ah, understood. I also need to go investigate the disappearance case further, so I’ll be going. Then can I come back in the evening? It looks like you have many rooms!”

“The prior engagement seems like it will go on for a long time.”

“Oh no…”

Whether his words about wanting to become close with Adam weren’t just empty flattery, Kyrillos became dejected.

When he quieted down, I took the opportunity to whisper in Adam’s ear.

“But Hero, did you have a prior engagement?”

Who was it with? Did the Emperor call him to scold him about this disappearance case?

“With Eve.”

“Aha. So you have an appointment with me… What?!”

An appointment with me that I don’t even know about?

I was leisurely repeating his words when I was surprised.

“Do you dislike it?”

“No!”

How could I dislike it!

I quickly seized the opportunity heaven had given me.

Kyrillos, I’m sorry.

But thanks to this, I’ll be able to have fun.

Adam chose me instead of Kyrillos.

‘As expected, something like “companion” was an irrelevant modifier! There must have been an error. Ever since he looked at Kyrillos, that kind of thing appeared, but Adam is pushing Kyrillos away and choosing me.’

I looked ahead by only raising my eyes.

Your Hero no longer wants to converse with ‘companion’ Kyrillos.

Your Hero does not wish to become closer than necessary with ‘companion’ Kyrillos.

Your Hero recalls the past with ‘companion’ Kyrillos.

Your Hero recalls ‘companion’ Kyrillos’s first death-

“Eve?”

At Adam’s call from nearby, I couldn’t read the last message and got up from my seat.

“Yes, let’s go!”

Kyrillos clung to us, visibly disappointed at the mention of an appointment.

“Where are you going? I could show you around the Mage Tower too…”

“I understand that outsiders are forbidden from entering the Mage Tower… That’s why in deals with the Imperial Palace, mages move to the Imperial Palace, isn’t that correct?”

“Of course that’s true… but if it’s secretly, it’s possible!”

“I’ll pass.”

This time, it was me who declined.

What are you planning to turn someone into, an electric grilled dish?

The Mage Tower’s rules had to be followed by everyone. Except maybe the Tower Master who was above all rules. Excluding the Tower Master position that was still vacant, all mages below had to follow the rules.

‘And rule number one. Anyone who brings a non-mage civilian into the mages’ tower shall be immediately executed.’

I still remembered what Kyrillos had told me when he was still Adam’s companion.

The existence of mages had approached me quite fascinatingly.

“Aren’t you curious about mages?”

“I am curious…”

Of course, that was still ongoing even now.

It was a curiosity I couldn’t resolve since I couldn’t bring myself to ask Adam about it…

I covered my mouth with my hand and whispered quietly in Kyrillos’s ear.

“Do owls come carrying letters to people who lived their whole lives thinking they were ordinary, telling them they’re mages and to come to the Mage Tower?”

It was something I had always been curious about while watching messages tied to pigeons’ legs being sent.

How do mages in this world find out they’re mages?

Could it be a lucky letter sent directly from the Mage Tower?

“…! No, the Mage Tower opens its doors when mages come on their own feet?”

Kyrillos spoke as if he was hearing something absurd.

Firmly closed to ordinary people, but wide open to mages.

‘Hmm, that’s boring.’

Now that my curiosity was resolved, Kyrillos had served his purpose.

Since Adam disliked him too, there was no reason to keep him around.

Of course, I hadn’t given up on Kyrillos as Adam’s friend.

But it seemed too early for now.

“I see. Then let’s go.”

It was a clear order to leave.

Kyrillos made an embarrassing “hmph” sound and shuffled out.

I waved at Kyrillos as he disappeared with magic.

Even so, Kyrillos was the quickest to read the room among Adam’s companions.

He probably already knew that Adam was gradually opening his heart to me.

That’s why he didn’t cling anymore and obediently returned.

I too felt I could cast aside my impatience, as it seemed the two would smoothly become good friends.

“Shall we go as well?”

“Yes!”

I nodded and stood beside him.

Once again, Adam helped me onto the front seat of the horse.

Having ridden a horse a few times, I skillfully switched grips on the reins with Adam as we moved.

And when we finally arrived at the capital, my eyes lit up.

“Wow…”

I spotted a chicken skewer stand that I couldn’t eat at during the Founding Festival because of the crowds.

Ben’s high-end cuisine is delicious, but this kind of street food has its own light flavor.

I was drawn forward as if enchanted when I bumped into someone.

“Ah, I’m sorry!”

At that moment, my bag felt strangely lighter.

It was such a faint sensation that I almost missed it, but just in case, I hurriedly checked my bag to find it completely empty inside.

“Eek, it’s a pickpocket!”

I knew this would happen! No wonder I thought my luck was good from this morning.

Adam’s former colleague came rolling in on his own feet, and Adam was the first to suggest we go out.

“Let’s just leave it be.”

Adam said in an annoyed tone.

‘This penniless guy! He doesn’t know the value of money, so he won’t even accept reward money.’

“I’ll chase after him!”

Leaving the annoyed-looking Adam behind, I ran to find the boy I had just bumped into.

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