[WN] Three Skills : Volume 1 Chapter 50

Volume 1

Chapter 50

Faith Spoke Up

Translator : PolterGlast

【Runa's POV】

 

Akana-san and I descended from the mansion's emergency staircase into an underground waterway and emerged from an exit a short distance away.

 

Despite it being nighttime, the sun was still illuminating the world in this strange world. It was peculiar. Normally, if the sun shone continuously, the temperature would rise steadily, eventually leading to abnormal weather. Yet, that didn't happen in this world. It was as if someone else was controlling the climate.

 

But that wasn't important right now. We both immediately began to check the situation of the town.

This town, with its tall stone buildings, did not offer a good view. Nevertheless, we could get a sense of the town's situation from the sounds and atmosphere of the people. We continued to be highly alert to our surroundings.

 

"Nothing seems to be happening in the town... It's surprisingly normal."

 

"Yes, at least it seems like the residents aren't in any danger."

 

"I can't say that for sure. Anyway, we need to find Kushina and join up with him───"

 

Just as I was about to say that and head out of the city,

 

"Oh, oh, just as you said. They're coming out from a place like this, huh?"

 

Suddenly, a voice called out to us from behind.

 

"………You are!"

 

I turned around and my eyes widened at the person who had spoken. It was the adventurer who had previously picked on me and Kushina, a man with unusually long hair tied back in a ponytail.

 

Clad in full black armor and wielding a large black sword in his right hand, he was clearly in a combat stance, unlike before. Just by facing him like this, I could feel that he was on a different level than others.

 

Akana-san was also astonished and covered her mouth with both hands in surprise, as though she knew this man.

 

"Oh, you remember me? I'm glad. Let me reintroduce myself again. I'm Faith Yukina, a rank 5 adventurer registered in this town... in other words, an old veteran adventurer."

 

"………Yukina?"

 

"Oh? What's this? So you remember my name too? I'm even happier now. Well, my family name is different from when I introduced myself before. Usually, I use my wife's family name. But when I'm working, I use my real name to get myself pumped."

 

"Hmm, so it's like a routine. But is it okay? Talking to a woman so familiarly in a place like this. Your wife is going to cry again, isn't she?"

 

"Well, yeah... maybe ten years ago, she might have."

 

Then the man named Faith began to look up at a diagonal angle with deep emotion.

 

"Ten years ago?"

 

"Yeah, ten years ago. I don't have a wife who cries for me anymore."

 

Faith made a wistful expression.

 

"Huh?"

 

"Back at the guild, I had to pretend I still had a wife, just to follow orders... but she passed away ten years ago."

 

"───!"

 

The words 'she passed away ten years ago' finally made things clear to a certain extent.

This town was struck by a great famine ten years ago. The food supply chain collapsed, and many starved to death. Some people even resorted to cannibalism, it was that bad.

Likely, his wife passed away during that time.

 

"Ten years ago, I wasn't much of an adventurer. I was barely making ends meet. But then that big incident happened. All the stores suddenly raised their prices, so I, who was earning very little at the time, had no choice but to go to a distant land to support my wife. And when I went to a distant store, the prices were the same as usual... I still remember how foolishly I was overjoyed, thinking, 'Now my wife will be happy.' Wasn't I foolish?"

 

"……"

 

Faith asked us with a self-mocking smile, and we couldn't say anything. There was nothing we could say.

 

"When I got back, my wife was dead. She was eaten by cannibals. She was dismembered with a big knife, and the people in the neighborhood were eating her flesh. I'll never forget that."

 

"……"

 

"This is the second time I've told you this, but what do you think, noble lady?"

 

Faith turned his sharp eyes to Akana-san and demanded an answer in a harsh voice.

 

Akana-san looked away, somewhat crestfallen.

That's understandable.

For her, it was around the time she was just becoming aware of things───in other words, she was someone who didn't know the details, or at least not yet old enough to remember. What could such a person say to a man who bears a cross?

Akana-san is still kind at heart. That's why she can't say anything.

 

That's why I can't help but say that Akana-san is still too naive as a noble.

 

"Basically, you're just taking it out on her."

 

I answered Faith's question instead.

 

"Haa???"

 

"R-Runa-san!?"

 

"You were angry at yourself for not being there for your wife when it mattered, for not being able to protect her, but you didn't know where to direct that anger, and you found the Gilmberg family as the perfect outlet. So, you're just venting your anger, aren't you?"

 

I know I'm just getting on Faith's nerves by saying this. But I hate it when someone with a wrong mindset keeps arguing. So I'm going to refute him.

We're going to fight either way. So, if he loses his composure in anger, it would be a good thing.

 

Akana-san could only stare at me dumbfounded. She looked like she wanted to say, "What are you doing?"

 

And Faith, on the other hand, had his head downcast and his shoulders trembled. I thought he was angry, but───

 

"Kukuku..."

 

"───?"

 

"Hahaha!"

 

Contrary to my expectations, Faith laughed.

 

"Haha, hahaha! Venting my anger... I see, it's venting my anger! That's certainly true! Hahaha!"

 

"───"

 

I irritated him and yet he laughed? What is this guy thinking?

I'm so confused by Faith's behavior.

 

"Haa, sorry, sorry. Your words are so funny, I just couldn't help myself."

 

"......Are you crazy?"

 

"Bfft! C-Crazy, huh? Don't be so blunt, hahaha!"

 

What the heck is wrong with this guy... he's so creepy.

 

"My stomach hurts. Well, you really made me laugh."

 

"………"

 

"Don't look at me with such contempt, it'll just make me excited."

 

Uwaa.

 

"Anyway, enough with the jokes."

 

Faith swung the greatsword he was carrying and pointed the blade at us.

 

"That's right. This is just me Venting my anger. It's a pathetic act of a pathetic old man. But you know what, miss? Even if I understand that, I can't just back down. I'm not that kind of person."

 

"………"

 

"Because of my selfish feelings, I will never forgive the Gilmberg family. I will let out all the sadness from that time and all the anger I have for myself here."

 

And so, Faith held the greatsword with both hands, pulled it towards his chest, and said,

 

"Let's go."

 

And he charged towards us.

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[WN] Three Skills : Volume 1 Chapter 49

Volume 1

Chapter 49

Someone Has Come

Translator : PolterGlast

【Runa's POV】

 

"Phew... I guess that's about it."

 

Currently, I am in a room at Akana-san's mansion, discussing plans for improving the town with her.

 

"Yes, it's amazing that we were able to put together a plan this well... You're truly amazing, Kakyouin-san."

 

"I don't know much about the technical stuff. But I can give you an opinion from a general perspective. You've done a lot, Akana-san, but in my opinion, you've been too afraid of backlash from the people. Because of that, you've been limiting your actions, and you've only made subtle changes that people might not even notice. If you keep going like this, no matter how hard you try, you won't gain the people's trust."

 

"Yes... I'm sorry."

 

Akana-san hung her head and sulked. Well, it's the truth, and it's better that she can accept it properly.

 

I shifted my gaze to the side. There was a chair where we had been sitting to discuss things, a set of tables, and two blue papers and feather quills on the table.

The blue paper was filled with detailed plans for improving the town that Akana-san and I had put together.

 

I quickly checked the blue paper to make sure there were no mistakes, then shifted my gaze again.

 

"...Speaking of which, he's late today."

 

It was already time for Kushina to come pick me up. Well, maybe he was late because of a request, but it still felt strange. I couldn't help but voice my concern out loud.

 

"Kushina-san? Come to think of it, he is late today. Usually, he would have come at the right time."

 

Akana-san also looked at the wall clock. The clock already showed between three and four o'clock (between 6 and 9 pm on Earth).

 

"I'm a little worried."

 

"Yeah, me too. I'm not worried about Kushina's life, but with his personality, I can't help but feel uneasy. He might easily be swayed by what other people say."

 

"Th-that's a different kind of worry..."

 

Akana-san's expression twitched slightly at my different concern.

I understand what she means. But if you actually interact with Kushina, you'll understand what I'm saying. Well, it's not like I'm going to give Kushina to anyone.

 

And just at that moment───

 

Knock knock

 

We heard a knock at the door.

 

"Oh, maybe it's Kushina-san? He's finally come to pick you u───"

"Shh."

 

I put my index finger to my lips and exhaled, silencing Akana-san.

Akana-san looked confused at first, but then she thought about why I did that and her eyes widened, realizing something.

 

It was clear that the person who knocked wasn't Kushina.

I had told Kushina, "When you come to pick me up, knock three times, and be sure to say, 'I'm finished with my work' at the door."

But the knock just now was only twice. And he didn't say a word afterward. So, it wasn't Kushina.

 

Moreover, Akana-san had strictly ordered her servants and guards, and only people who met certain conditions were allowed in this mansion. And even if there was an urgent matter, they were not allowed to enter the room immediately but had to knock three times and shout "Emergency!" loudly. So, the possibility of it being someone related to Akana-san was also eliminated.

 

A third party who shouldn't be in this mansion. And a third party who has no connection to us. Such a person is boldly knocking on the door. Considering that───

 

"Akana-san, you said there was a secret passage in this room, right?"

 

"Y-yeah, there is, but... don't tell me..."

 

"That's right, let's escape from here."

 

At my words, Akana-san widened her eyes again.

 

"………Everyone..."

 

She began to worry about the people who lived in this mansion, the employees hired by the Gilmberg family.

 

"Akana-san, think carefully───what is important now?"

 

"But, Runa-san. Everyone───"

"Someone is boldly knocking on the door. Don't you understand what this means? Get a grip."

 

"───!"

 

Because I intentionally pointed out the possibility of escape, a look of despair began to appear on Akana-san's face.

If a third party boldly enters the mansion, normally someone from the mansion would stop them. But that's not happening. That means───either the servants have been killed or they betrayed her.

Reality is very cruel. More often than not, things don't go as planned.

It's not that I don't understand Akana-san's feelings───but if she keeps distracted by that, she'll be tripped up.

 

If you really want to succeed, you have to look ahead even in times like this.

 

"Akana-san, what is your goal? Is it to make your servants happy?"

 

"………"

 

"No, it's not. Your goal is to clear your family's name. To restore the honor of your father, who has been working hard until now, isn't it? Is it really okay to stumble here?"

 

"………!"

 

As if accepting my words, Akana-san closed her eyes tightly as if to push her feelings aside.

 

"Come on, Akana-san. Let's go outside and check the situation first."

 

"Yes."

 

And so, Akana-san went to the study in this room───and tilted one of the books pushed into it slightly.

Then, the floor on the opposite side of the study opened, revealing a staircase to the underground.

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