Chapter 46
46 . The cold fighting spirit that Angeline emits
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The cold fighting air that Angeline emitted caused the guild’s office to freeze as if winter had arrived a step ahead of them . Not to mention Lionel, even Dortos and Chebolg involuntarily felt their bodies squirm and seemed to gasp .
「…… . . say it again . 」
「So, so, Mr . Angier this isn’t from us, Grand Duke Estgar…」
Thump, Angeline stomped her foot . Lionel shrugs and shudders .
「Don’t be silly I don’t know if you’re the Grand Duke or what, but you don’t have the authority to pull me out! 」
Angeline slammed the crushed letter to the floor as hard as she could . Lionel said, “Hi,” and backed away . Dortos stepped forward to soothe him .
「Angie, you must calm down a little . This is not Lionel’s fault . 」
「I don’t care whose fault it is, old timer…! If you go to Estgar now, winter will come! And then I won’t be able to go back to Tornella . There’s a rock peach waiting for me! 」
Sorrowfully, Angeline fell to her knees and held her head in her hands .
The people around her looked at each other, not knowing what to say to each other .
It had started with a letter that had arrived to the guild just a few days ago .
Lionel was first surprised when he saw the letter’s seal, and then again when he saw the contents . The letter was sealed by the Grand Duke of Estgar, the great aristocrat who ruled the northern part of the empire, and it stated that he had sent Angeline to Estgar, the official capital, to confer a medal on her for her achievements in defeating the Demon King at the Deep Autumn Ball .
Naturally Lionel’s head was in his hands . It was no secret that Angeline was making preparations for her return to Tornella . He also knows that he is looking forward to it in an unusual way . For what it’s worth, there’s also the guilt of forcing him to stay back during the previous demonic beast fiasco, I’m afraid to say it .
However, the other party is a great noble of the Empire . If you’re going to be the first to return to your hometown and abandon your award, Angeline will not be able to get away with it .
But even so, I tried to keep my ignorance to myself, but there were many twists and turns, and I had no choice but to tell them .
And so it is now .
Angeline looked annoyed and walked over to Lionel and poked her hand on the desk with a bang .
「Anyway, I’m not going…! Great lords, ordained, I don’t give a damn! 」
Lionel said with a tearful look on his face .
「Duh! The guildmaster will end up getting his head cut off anyway…… . 」
「It’s going to be a physical thing to talk about cutting off your head… Uncle, I don’t want to die yet…」
Angeline looked at Dortos and Chebolg .
However, the two old soldiers also just frowned as if they were troubled .
「Old man Shirogane and General Muscle agree with you…? 」
「There’s a problem with the contents of the Grand Duke’s letter . If it’s Angier himself who’s telling you to come, you have a certain amount of excuse to go or not go, depending on your decision . We can pretend to ignore it, but the letter is addressed to the guild and asks you to come to the capital . It is no longer a matter for you alone, Angier . 」
「GUMU…! 」
Angeline bit her lip . I don’t know if it was intentional or accidental, but if you poke around, the guild is now being held accountable as well .
The adventurer’s guild itself will never go away, but if Lionel and the current management team were to have their heads changed all over the place, we would probably revert to the old central guild’s skeletonized ways .
That was not what Angeline wanted, and more importantly, she felt sorry for Lionel and the others . For what it’s worth, Angeline also liked the Guild of Orphen .
Dortos said admonishingly .
「Above all, the nobles are people who value their physical appearance . Angie . We are S-ranked adventurers, and no matter what we call ourselves, we are no different from the average person in terms of rank . It’s a good thing that you’re not the same as the average person who rejects your offer . And since the other party is a grand duke, they won’t keep their mouths shut if they lose face, 」
「But I don’t like what I don’t like . Adventurers love freedom, don’t they, old man? 」
「Mmm… . 」
Dortos looked down, as if in trouble .
At that moment, Cheborg raggedly scratched his head and said .
「Hey! I mean, you’re all so sloppy! It’s about to happen! Let’s just shove it up your ass, man . 」
「What? Wait, what are you talking about, Mr . Chebolg! 」
「It’s good! What if they don’t like it and they harass us? Let’s just crush them! I don’t care if you’re a grand duke or not, a bunch of miscellaneous soldiers can’t be an enemy to us! 」
「Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, of course you can’t! Hey, Mr . Dortos! 」
「No it’s possible, depending on what you think . There’s me and there’s Chebolg . We can pull Maria out as well . In terms of strength, they are second to none of the Grand Duke’s forces . If we can hit them and show them the difference in power, we can show the independence of the Orphen guild… 」
「No, no, no! You’re going to turn Orphen into a battlefield! 」
「Well, you can do something about that, can’t you? 」
「Well, I’m sure we’ll figure it out . 」
「I won’t be! 」
Unable to look at Lionel, who was pale in contrast to the two old men who were strangely tense, Angeline leaned forward . Perhaps it was because of the heat that was beginning to rise around her, but she was strangely cold-headed .
「Fine I’ll just go, right?」
「What? What! Angier, what did you say?! 」
「I’m going to Estgar so I don’t have to fight… 」
「Ah, Mr . Angier… . 」
「It would be fun to fight the Grand Duke’s army but you don’t have to do that, and if you do, your father will be mad at you…」
Chebolg clapped his fists together in disappointment .
「What the hell, you ain’t boring! It’s been a long time since I’ve felt like I could go on a rampage! 」
「That’s not the point, Mr . Chebolg! 」
Lionel sighed and looked at Angeline with sullen eyes .
「Thank you, Angela…… . and I’m sorry . I didn’t mean to bother you so much before…」
「Okay I’ll get out of here and I’ll be back as soon as I can . 」
Angeline spun on her heel and picked up the letter she had just tossed, and left the office with a brisk pace .
Lionel breathed heavily and Doltos and Chebolg raised their eyebrows .
「My goodness, Angie has grown up! 」
「Very true . I am both happy and sad, but I do not like the Grand Duke of Estgar . You should have done this a long time ago . 」
「I agree with that… but I feel like there’s some kind of political agenda… I hope the guild can support Angier-san in some way…」
‘I’m sorry,’ said Lionel, scratching his head and turning to Dortos and Chebolg .
「But I’m sorry to have you both play the clown . Thanks to you, Angie-san, you’ve kept your cool…」
「…What? 」
「What…? Well, I was joking…? Right? 」
「……… . 」
「Hey! Don’t you dare shut up! Why are you looking away! 」
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As I walked roughly back into the lobby, Charlotte greeted me with a surprised look on her face .
「Oh, sister . What’s the matter…? 」
「I don’t know what to do . 」
Angeline sat back in her chair with a thud .
Byaku, who was sitting across from her, looked up from the book he was reading .
「What the hell are you mad about?」
「…to Tornella will be postponed . 」
Angeline said, and Charlotte came running up to her in surprise . She grabbed the hem of Angeline’s clothes .
「Wha, why? We’re supposed to leave tomorrow… 」
Angeline mused and handed the crumpled letter in her hand to Charlotte .
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Charlotte looked over the letter and her eyes widened as she looked at Angeline and the letter in turn .
「Ta, from the Grand Duke? Sis, are you going for this? 」
「I don’t want to go, but if I say no, the people in the guild will get in trouble . 」
Byaku closed the book with a snap . He has an amused look on his face .
「Great for a dad-mad maniac . 」
「Shut up, Byakkun…… . rock cockerel……freshly picked rock cockerel…… . 」
Angeline’s angry expression from earlier turned at once to one of disappointment and despair as she plopped down on the table .
Charlotte timidly rubbed Angeline’s back .
「It’s okay, sister…?」
「…Thanks, Char . But I can’t go to Tornella . 」
「Then… what should I do with Byaku and me…? 」
「I’ve been thinking about it . 」
Angeline looked up with tears in her eyes and sighed heavily .
She kept Charlotte and Byaku in Orphen because, apart from Tornella, they were the safest . I’ve also installed the full cooperation of the guild, and the returning S-rank adventurers are reliable .
However, Estgar is a completely unfamiliar land . There was nowhere to run to and no one to rely on in the face of a surprise attack .
Even though the possibility of an attack is infinitesimally low, it would be regrettable if the two of them lost their lives or were taken away by Lucressia after getting high and letting their guard down .
Angeline closed her eyes for a while and listened closely to the hustle and bustle of the guild, but eventually she stood up .
「I’ll go to Arne and Millie to discuss this…」
「Wow, me too! 」
Charlotte grabbed Angeline’s hand . Angeline squeezed his hand back and urged Byaku to scoot his chin .
Byaku stood up with a slight smile on his face . Angeline’s mouth twitched .
「…Is it so much fun to have your sister in trouble, Byaku-kun?」
「Don’t call me “baby boy” . Just pick your brain and see what you can do . 」
Byaku chuckled at that . Angeline poked Byaku’s head with her fist bone .
「If only you had the magic of spatial transference…… . . ! 」
「Don’t ask for anything you can’t have . 」
Angeline walked outside with Charlotte’s hand in tow .
The traffic before noon was crowded with people coming and going, with music coming from everywhere .
Angeline weaved her way down the street, holding Charlotte’s hand so she wouldn’t get separated and weaving her way through the people . Charlotte says to Angeline with a worried look on her face .
「Sister, are you okay? You don’t have to go to Estgar to force yourself… . 」
「If it were just me, I would have pushed him, but it’s not . 」
Charlotte looked down sadly . She was looking forward to going to Tornella with Angeline extraordinarily well .
All the excitement she had been feeling until this morning is now at rock bottom .
Grand Duke Estgar, Angeline bit her teeth . I’d feel bad if I didn’t do something to return the favor, but I can’t think of anything .
He almost wondered what Belgriff would have done if he were in the same situation, but he huffed and shook his head .
「Your father wouldn’t get back at you for nonsense…」
That’s right, we can’t let this get us down . I am your father’s daughter,” Angeline said .
It’s a good idea to have a good time .
「It’s not a bad idea . 」
I muttered to myself and quickened my steps .
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Anessa and Miriam’s house is located in a corner of downtown .
It’s a little close to the church orphanage and easy to get to the market . Because of its location next to the slum, the rent is apparently cheap for its location .
I knocked on the door and said, “Me! I called out to her, and a surprised-looking Anessa opened the door .
「What, Angie? What’s up? 」
「We have a problem… 」
Anessa ran a hand over her forehead and wrinkled her brow .
「… . up for the moment . 」
The house was littered with miscellaneous things .
Some of the dishes were unwashed and some of the laundry was unfolded .
She had been so busy preparing for her trip that she had neglected the housework .
In the back room, Miriam was sitting in front of her travel bag and groaning .
「Mmmm…… . what should I do…… . 」
「Millie . 」
「What? Angier, what is it? We leave tomorrow, right? 」
「The thing is… 」
As Angeline explained, they both fell silent .
Miriam’s mouth twitched in an angry manner .
「That’s up to the nobles! Even though they give us a medal, it’s already been a year since Angier defeated the Demon King! Hey, Arne! 」
「Yes, but it’s no use . You can’t just shrug it off against the Grand Duke, can you? 」
Anessa patted Angeline’s head, looking a little impressed . Angeline huffed and sniffed .
「I’m a grown up now I’m sorry for you two . 」
「Well, it can’t be helped……………………… . 」
「Ummm… . I guess I missed Mr . Bell… 」
The two of them were visibly disappointed, but apparently understood that it was dangerous to disrespect the grand duke’s intentions, and reluctantly gave up on going to Tornella and rearranged their plans for the future .
We brewed a cup of flower tea and sat around the table .
「You can’t just go and come back . I’m sure they’ll keep you around for a few days . 」
「Where are Char and Byakko? Are you taking me with you? 」
Angeline shook her head .
「Unlike Orphen, I don’t have any allies . I don’t even know the land . It’s too risky . 」
「But… but if you’re not with your sister, I am . 」
Charlotte hugged Angeline’s arms anxiously . Angeline sighed and patted Charlotte .
Charlotte turned over and squeezed her arms tightly .
Although Rosetta’s injuries have healed considerably, she is still not in her prime . Although he is laughing at himself, both Angeline and Charlotte felt responsible for him and went to visit him .
Even though it was an unexpected event, it was a reminder to Angeline of the limits of her own strength .
No matter how strong she was, there was a limit to what she could do on her own . That’s why it’s important to rely on others . I was made aware of that .
That’s why it’s impossible to take Charlotte and Byaku with me .
It’s fine if it’s just sightseeing, but if they’re going to send me a medal, there won’t be a good time to be with them .
Anessa tapped on the table .
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「What shall we do about Millie and I? It doesn’t look like I’ll have to go with you . 」
The letter says that Angeline, the black-haired warrior maiden, is the only one who has defeated the Demon King, and even though she is a member of the party, she is not sure if she can attend . I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to attend a party, even if it is a party member, because Angeline is the only one who actually defeated the demon king .
「But if the two of them are together, we can bring Char and Byakkun too…? 」
Angeline said, but Anessa gave her a difficult look .
「I don’t know . The attack the other day was a surprise and close call, right? We are confident that we won’t lose, but it’s a little difficult to protect someone else . 」
「Yeah . There are things Angie would feel, things we don’t understand . 」
「Mmm… . 」
Indeed, they are an archer and a wizard . Basically, they are better at providing logistical support than putting up a vanguard . If it’s escorting on the battlefield, but I’m not as good at escorting in everyday life as Angeline is . It’s not just a matter of time before you’ll be able to get your hands on a new one .
Angeline leaned deeper into her chair .
「…… . . Then what do we do?」
「Rather, if Char and the others are going to stay, it might be better for us to stay with them instead of Angier . Even though the people in the guild are willing to help us, we have our own work to do… or do you miss them? 」
「I’m not going to miss you because of who you think I am . 」
「Oh, yeah . How about Arne and I take Char and Byakko to Tornella? The preparations won’t be wasted, and I’ll get to see Mr . Bell . 」
Miriam was about to say jokingly, when she looked at Angeline and giggled . Angeline had large tears raggedly spilling from her eyes . Acting alone was nothing, but leaving her alone and going to Tornella with only her companions seemed to leave her out of the group and too deep in despair .
Angeline wiped the tears that were pouring incessantly with the back of her hand, sniffed and shuffled her nose .
「The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that you can’t get away with it . Don’t leave me… . 」
「Wow! Sorry, I’m sorry! I’m just kidding! There’s no way I’m going to Tornella without Angier! Come on, good boy! 」
Miriam was in a great hurry to pat Angeline’s head and rub her back . Even Charlotte was frightened and a little teary-eyed .
Anessa sighed .
「Milly, you…… . . 」
「I’m sorry! I didn’t think I was going to cry… . 」
Angeline scoffed for a while, but eventually calmed down . Her eyes, nose, and cheeks were red, and she poked her cheekbones at the table with a mushy mouth .
「Well then, I’m going to go by myself, so everyone else will stay at Orphen . 」
「That might be a good idea . I’m light and you’ll be back on the road as soon as we’re done . 」
「…don’t run off to Tornella . Never . Right, Millie…? 」
Angeline looked angry and grabbed Miriam’s cat ears and jiggled them around . Miriam blinked her eyes in annoyance .
「Aww, that’s why I said it was a joke…」
「Is that right for Char and Byaku? 」
Charlotte nodded reservedly at Anessa’s question . Byaku is silent, leaning against the wall . It would be a sign of approval . Anessa nodded .
「You’ll have to keep them at home then . Sorry for the clutter, but… 」
「Oh, I’ll help you clean up, Arne! 」
「Ha, thanks . So, Angier, when are you leaving? 」
「Tomorrow I’ve already packed my bags . I’m not going to leave a souvenir . 」
「Yeah . Right . 」
Miriam stood up with a yakuza .
「Alright, let’s go to the tavern, the usual tavern! I’m getting desperate today! 」
「…Millie’s buying you a drink? 」
「Uggh… okay… okay…? 」
Angeline stood up with a giggle, apparently feeling a little better .
Outside the window was filled with the red light of nightfall .
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