Chapter 176.1
That evening .
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“—Something like that, I guess . Although, now that I think back to it, those few hours did feel unusually long…” [Ryouma]
“It must’ve been difficult . ” [Elize]
This evening would be our fourth time having tea together, so I’m already used to it . I talked to the madam about the events that occurred earlier this day .
Apparently, the madam knew about Orest-san too and she was full of understanding for my plight .
As our conversation concluded and we moved on to the next topic…
“Umm…” [Ryouma]
Something hit me – although to be honest, it was rather late to only be noticing it now – but in any case, I decided to go and confirm it .
“What is it?” [Reinhart]
“I know this is a bit sudden, but… Could it be that you’re all avoiding touching my past?” [Ryouma]
The moment I asked that, time seemed to stop .
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That was how dramatic everyone’s response was as their expressions stiffened up .
So that really was the case .
“Why are you asking that so suddenly?” [Reinhart]
Reinhart-san asked as if to make up his resolve .
The reason I noticed that was because of Orest-san . The first clue was when he mentioned having investigating me .
Because for some reason, whenever he tried to talk about my past, someone from the three adults would try and stop him .
Moreover, when they invited me to become a specialist and they told me that they would have to impose a heavy condition on me, and the air turned heavy, in the end, the only condition they gave was that I would have to tell them the reason behind my knowledge and abilities . In other words, I would have to divulge to them my past . That’s all .
It’s likely that they’re having ideas because of the High Pain Resistance I showed to them .
It did always feel as if they didn’t want to touch my past out of consideration . And even Gayn and the others did mention that they were usually holding back .
I know it’s a bit late for me to be noticing it, but when I think back to the things that happened today, I can’t help but finally notice it .
“Huh? Could it be that they’re taking it more seriously than I am?” …Something like that .
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“Umm… I’m grateful for your consideration, but I actually don’t think it’s that big of a deal, at least not as much as you guys are probably thinking it is . ” [Ryouma]
“Really? You’re not just pushing yourself, right?” [Pioro]
“Yes . Really . It’s not just me being reserved . Of course, I wouldn’t like it if you went and asked me about every single little detail, but if it’s people that I trust like you guys, then I don’t mind talking a little about stuff related to that specialist stuff . ” [Ryouma]
I mean, in the first place, that’s what Gayn and the others (the gods) made that background story for .
Their misunderstanding might have worsened because I haven’t said anything all this time, but to be honest, they could have just asked me whenever they wanted . I wouldn’t have minded . Really .
“Sorry for confusing you . But if I don’t talk about it now that I’ve noticed it, I’ll probably miss my timing to talk about it forever…” [Ryouma]
It would be bad to leave them so concerned about it after noticing that there is a misunderstanding, so I thought I should talk about it .
…Of course, I’m not wholly comfortable talking about this cover-up background story of mine, but still… That aside, is everyone alright?
“We’re fine… We’re fine . It’s alright . There’s no reason for you to apologize . ” [Reinhart]
“Yeah . We might have indeed made a bigger deal out of it than it should’ve been . ” [Serge]
Parched laughter resounded in the room . It was really awkward .
“Hmm… Umm, in that case, Ryoumkun . Can you tell us what’s okay to ask? Like for example, can we ask you about your grandma and grandpa that raised you?” [Elize]
“Of course . ” [Ryouma]
I took out my Status Board and made visible those two titles that I’d never shown others before .
“At the village, I was usually either being taught academics or how to fight, so I don’t think there’s anything special there . But these two are rather famous, so I think you’ll understand if I show these to you . ” [Ryouma]
I showed my status board to the madam .
“Huh!?” [Elize]
The madam cried out before she could even take my status board . When I thought she would take it, she covered her face with the back of her hand instead .
“Elize?” [Reinhart]
“You’ll understand if you see it…” [Elize]
As soon as the status board was passed to Reinhart-san and he saw the contents, he too seemed like he was about to faint . After that the status board was passed to Serge-san and then Pioro-san .
“Disciple of the Sage!?” [Serge]
“Disciple of the Martial God!? Is this for real!?” [Pioro]
“It’s written right there . ” [Ryouma]
I did hear they were famous, but after seeing their reactions, I have a feeling they’re a lot bigger than I thought .
It took some time before the four adults could calm down after finding out who the people who raised me were .
“Fuu… Ryoumkun . Have you showed this to anyone else?” [Reinhart]
“No . This is my first time showing it to anyone . ” [Ryouma]
“That’s a relief…” [Reinhart]
Reinhart-san openly showed his relief .
I asked them if this wasn’t something I was supposed to show to others .
“By the way everyone is reacting, it seems like it would be a bad idea if others were to see this . ” [Ryouma]
“You bet it would be . Wait a moment, could it be you don’t know anything about these two?” [Pioro]