11-8 Part 2
People Say He's an Envoy of God
- Saint Shinza -
Translator : PolterGlast
「Taking this opportunity, how about
receiving certification as a Saint, Shinza-san?」
「That's a good idea! Let's do that, Shinza!」
「What a terrible joke. I don't have
such a splendid nature. Mu... that's...」
However, the worst was piled upon the worst there. The weird
middle-aged man wearing a toga from earlier had brought two wealthy-looking men
and entered this grand cathedral.
「Huh, why are you lying down?」
「Just felt like it.」
「Shinza-sama, if you are tired, head to the dormitory—」
「Stop, don't say my name right now...」
「Aaaah, Shinza-sama! Were you
there, Shinza-sama! I've brought the Mayor and the Guild Master! Oh
my...?」
I hid back under the bench. Because I couldn't keep up with
this farce anymore.
「If it's Shinza, he's under
here.」
「Oh, were you there! This here is the
Mayor of Ratatosk City, Bogard. And this here is the Guild
Master.」
Betrayed by Kachua in five seconds, Mr. Firefly
reluctantly sat back down on the long pew and looked up at the other party's
faces.
Just as I thought. They were also bearded middle-aged men
wearing expensive-looking togas. Three scruffy middle-aged men were now lined
up there.
「I'm Bogard. I am truly
grateful for your swift handling of the emergency this time. To think an Abyss
Gate would appear inside the city... What a terrifying thing...」
「Let me also express my gratitude as
the representative of the guild. To think there were zero casualties, who knows
what would have happened if you hadn't been there!」
It looks like the only option is to answer them quickly and
cut the conversation short early. The three types of middle-aged men were still
closing in on me, exuding an oppressive heat.
「This town is dangerous. I'm amazed
you can live in such a place.」
「No, an Abyss disaster of that scale
within the city is rare. Once every 5 years—no, if you hadn't closed the gate,
it would have been a great disaster that happens once every 100 years. Those
creatures called Abyss Ants are born in massive numbers from the Queen—」
「That's fine. I've already heard it.」
『Kukuku... You should understand with
this. We achieved the maximum result with minimal effort. Accept their
gratitude.』
I guess so. Let's acknowledge once again that there is such
a patronizing Evil Dragon.
「Osan, hand over that item!」
「Sir! Shinza-sama, this is a
token of gratitude from the people of Ratatosk. Please accept this.」
The middle-aged man's subordinate middle-aged man offered me
an épée with red decorations. Of course, I had no intention of accepting it, so
Osan's hands remained suspended in midair, holding up the épée.
「This is a special short sword
obtained from the labyrinth. It is plausibly said to harbor magical power. It's
an item offered to the most active adventurer every year, but this year you are
the most fitting. Please accept it.」
「Sorry, but I don't need it. I'm bad
with swords; the thought alone is enough.」
「I-Is that so. My, I never thought
you would be refused, Mayor... Everyone competes for supremacy, risking their
lives for this single sword—do you really not need it, Shinza-sama...?」
「Then all the more reason I can't
accept it. I am confident I would snap it in three days by gripping it, or lose
it by having it slip out of my hand when I swing it. Forget
it. Letting me hold a sword is a waste of money and effort.」
「No, why are you so full of
confidence...」
Confidence or whatever, it's because it's based on actual
experience. I am not built to be able to wield a sword on a destiny level. The Shovel
is my partner and my fate.
Above all, if this is a famous sword, that's exactly why it
should go to a suitable owner. Besides, there are a few maniacs in this world
who would attack you wanting the famous sword, even if they have to kill to
take it.
「Then will you use it, Kachua?」
「I-I don't need it?! Giving such an
amazing thing to an Archer is a waste of treasure!」
「Well, that's how it is. ...However,
I somehow sense your intentions. The fact that the Guild Master is here, does
this mean it's recruitment?」
「Eh, recruitment for what?」
「Oh, not only are you strong, but you
are also intelligent, Shinza-san. Then I'll be blunt. We guarantee the
best life. We will prepare the best woman, no, if those are your tastes, a man.
Therefore—」
No, was it really necessary to go out of your way to
rephrase that last part...?
「Therefore, would you consider
burying your bones in this Ratatosk? That power to seal the Abyss, your
brave fighting style! You are a person capable of becoming the savior of this Ratatosk!」
「If you dive into the labyrinth,
there is no doubt you will play an incredibly active role!」
My existence seems to be ideal for this Ratatosk. As
soon as the Mayor and Guild Master realized their words weren't serving as
bargaining chips at all, perhaps wanting a weirdo like me that much, they
enthusiastically recruited me with a mix of desperation.
「Then, then let's do this! Let's
build a cathedral commemorating you here! Saint Shinza Grand
Cathedral—my, I'm looking forward to its completion!」
『Kuku, kuhahaha... Saint Shinza
is another laughable joke! Oh, that's right, my Apostle. How about having them
build a statue of you, leaning on your Shovel thrust into the ground,
kneeling and waiting upon Wagahai? Kukuku...』
Ah, the worst. I don't understand the mind of someone who
willingly wants to become a Saint.
「I am neither a Saint nor a hero.
Just an adventurer, Shinza. Therefore, I'm sorry, but I refuse; even if you
persist, please understand that I will absolutely never nod my head.」
「Can't you do something about it!」
What is Zirant thinking. You should understand at
least that standing out in a bad way is problematic. I can't laugh at all; this
situation is worse than you think...
「So you really were an amazing
person, Shinza...」
「Stop it, I'm not the kind of human
to be revered. In essence, I'm no different from the drunks at the guild.」
That Evil Dragon always ruins my plans. Even with
limitations, Zirant has become able to manifest in this world. This fact
makes me happy too. Because when I gaze into those dragon eyes, they prove that
although I was born deformed, I am by no means alone. But on the other hand, I
am truly at my wit's end over the certainty that this meddlesome Evil Dragon
will continue to intrude from now on.
「Kukuku...」
That feeling hit the mark as a bad premonition, and along
with light, the girl descended to the earth. Or rather, you could say she
ill-manneredly stood on the backrest of the long pew. Well, Zirant is
petite after all. If she didn't do that, she'd probably be treated like a
child.
「No way, this person is the
Goddess-sama from earlier...?!」
「Oh, so this is the rumored...
However, those eyes and appearance are exactly...」
Zirant, having
manifested in the world, ignored the Mayor and the others and focused on Kachua
for some reason. I can tell. She's in a good mood for some reason. The exact
opposite of me, who is completely at a loss trying to clean up this mess and
figure out how to settle things...
「Umu, to think that girl who looked
like a mountain monkey transformed so much. As expected, was it your feelings
of love for Shinza that made you do so?」
「Eh...?! Wh-What are you saying,
n-no, I (Ore)... Shinza, I (Ore), no... U, uu~...」
At the terrible label, Kachua's face dyed bright red and she got angry. But sorry. I don't have time for that right now. I have to do something about this intrusive Evil Dragon.
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