Chapter 35: Chapter 35
“That should do the trick . ” [Ryouma]
After ensuring that the bad adventurers couldn’t escape, I was about to go call someone, but before I could, two people had already arrived .
I was wary at first, thinking it might be a new enemy, but that was immediately proven to be a needless fear .
“You’ve already taken care of them, de gozaru?” [Asagi]
“Asagi-san! And Raypin-san too?” [Ryouma]
“A group of adventurers ran to us, saying there’s an adventurer who was dealing with a group of bad adventurers on his own . ” [Asagi]
So, the six of them called them .
“They said the adventurer had some slimes with him, so I thought it might be you . Looks like I was right . It’s good to see you’re safe, de aru . How about those guys, de aru?” [Raypin]
“They don’t look dead, but they’re not moving even a little . ” [Asagi]
They said after seeing how tightly bound the bad adventurers were .
I couldn’t leave the bad adventurers by themselves, so in order to both heal them and keep them from running, I attached a brace on them along with a cast made out of weeds and the hardening liquid of the sticky slime, then I gagged them with a ball gag with holes for breathing (made out of stone), and then lastly, paralyzed them with the paralyzing poison of the poison slime .
Also, it would be a problem if they were attacked by monsters while I was away, so I also had the slimes surround them completely . I admit there might be a bit too many slimes .
“You’ve basically buried them, de aru…” [Raypin]
“Hmm… I’ll keep watch here, de gozaru . They can’t escape, so take your slimes with you and go to the receptionist desk . Jeff and the rest should be waiting already . ” [Asagi]
“Ah, right! I have to hurry . ” [Ryouma]
“I’ll go too . I can take you there with my magic, de aru . ” [Raypin]
I took Raypin-san on his offer and hurriedly put my slimes back into my Dimension Home .
The both of them were a bit shocked at that, but we hurried back anyway .
I’m really late .
After explaining everything to the receptionist girl, I was told to go back to work .
Apparently, I’d already missed the guild master, so we’ll have to talk about my punishment later .
Since that was the case, I went ahead and did what needed to be done first .
“I’m sorry for being late!” [Ryouma]
I apologized to my party for making them wait .
Jeff-san and the others weren’t angry at all, however . At most, they just teased me for it .
After the job was done, when everyone else was going home, I was summoned by the guild master .
“You came… Well, take a seat . ” [Wogan]
The guild master sat before the receptionist desk, looking visibly haggard .
No matter what kind of punishment I get, I brought this upon myself… I do hope the punishment isn’t too severe, though .
“…First things first, you’re not going to be punished, so quit it with that face . ” [Wogan]
“I’m acquitted?” [Ryouma]
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“You couldn’t call for help because you were worried about those six, right? Moreover, thanks to you, those 6 were safe . Your testimony matches theirs as well, and well… Sacchi and his gang is a bit complicated, but we apprehended them to be safe . I acknowledge you had a good reason to be late, so…
No punishment! I’m sure you’re not fond of punishments either . ” [Wogan]
I see, but then why does he look so tired?
“Another reason is because of Sacchi and his gang . They’re not particularly trusted, you see . ” [Wogan]
“Did they insist they were innocent?” [Ryouma]
“They’ve been on poor behavior until last year . ” [Wogan]
“Until last year?” [Ryouma]
The way he said that seemed odd .
“I know their leader Sacchi might not look it anymore, but he used to be a serious and skilled adventurer . ” [Wogan]
Yep, not one bit . But I didn’t say that out loud and just quietly listened .
Apparently, Sacchi’s behavior started to turn for the worse when he became a C Ranker .
“Promoting from a C to a B is one of the walls an adventurer has to overcome . That’s the first major hurdle in an adventurer’s career, and unfortunately, Sacchi lost his way after trying to break through that wall repeatedly . ” [Wogan]
Apparently, he grew more and more demanding of his comrades and he even started drinking and getting into fights frequently .
“And then all of the sudden he started grouping up with novices, but those were all adventurers with poor behavior too . Only, they started acting more proper, so I thought things were going well, but then today happened .
Seeing the bad group clean themselves up and start getting some achievements, at first, I doubted my ears, but gradually, I thought maybe Sacchi finally got himself together and was going to be someone I could trust to raise the novices, but, well…
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Looks like they just got better at hiding their crimes . That’s unfortunate . ” [Wogan]
I see . He must be feeling down because a subordinate he trusted betrayed his trust .
He wouldn’t be feeling sad if he didn’t trust them, after all . Although, I guess one could also develop some attachment after monitoring someone for so long, even if it was originally because he didn’t trust them .
In the end, before he knew it, he’d already grown to trust them, only for that trust to be shattered . It’s not an uncommon story, so it’s bound to repeat itself . Unfortunately, it’s not something easy to get used to .
“…Why are you looking at me like that?” [Wogan]
One day, you’ll retire, and you’ll feel much better .
I didn’t say it out loud, but apparently, it showed on my eyes .
“You look like you’re trying to cheer me up, but you know, you’re also one of the reasons why I’m so tired right now .
…You got caught up in a mess in the middle of the work, so now I have to report to the duke . I’m not looking forward to this…” [Wogan]
Ah, so he’s also worrying about what he’s superiors are going to say .
Guild masters sure don’t have it easy . And the duke’s family are worried about me too .
I don’t think they’d get mad at him over something like this, but it’s understandable why he’s so worried .
“You’re not even an adult and yet you keep making that face . Did something happen to you in the past?” [Wogan]
Apparently, he could clearly feel the pity coming out from my eyes .
“Anyway, even if we put the duke aside, I don’t think you’re guilty of anything . That’s all . You’re dismissed .
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If you’re not happy with that, well… Just reflect on you own . ” [Wogan]
“Thank you . ” [Ryouma]
After that I left .
Volume 2 Chapter 35 part2I went to where the carriages where, and as it turns out, word of what happened this morning had already spread . Many of the adventurers praised me for my efforts, and there were even some who let me ride first, saying I must’ve been tired .
On the way back home, I thought back to what happened this afternoon .
I don’t regret defeating Sacchi and his gang, but I was pissed off before I responded with violence . I know the situation called for a beating, but I wonder if the real reason I beat them was because I was pissed . I don’t know, but I can’t deny the possibility .
Am I a child? No . My body may be that of a child’s, but I’m already a 42 year-old uncle . I’m an adult who’s supposed to be able to think rationally .
Will I hit someone because I don’t like them? Will I hit someone just because they picked a fight with me? …In that case, I’m no different from those delinquent adventurers .
My strength and my techniques are fine, but my mind isn’t right .
…Since coming to this world, nothing’s really changed . I isolated myself within the forest, avoiding humans because I didn’t like them in my previous life, and from then on, I’ve always been alone… At least, until I met Reinhart-san and the others .
If I hadn’t met them, I would’ve lived my whole life in the whole forest . They’ve been taking care of me since our meeting . They gave me a bed to sleep on, cooked food for me, and welcomed me warmly… Am I starting to be spoiled by them?
Looking back on what I’ve done since coming to this world, I’ve done nothing but run away from the things I hated and without toiling for anything just played around while being spoiled by the duke’s family………………………This can’t continue . At this rate, I’ll turn into a no good adult . After all, you can’t call a person who’s only good at using reckless violence a good person .
I’m grateful to the duke and his family, but I have to leave them . I’ll start training myself again . I can’t keep depending on them . I have to stand on my own feet .
I’ve thought countless times how I should thank them, but with how much they’ve given to me, the very thought alone is shameless .
I thought of such things until I got back to town .
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