Chapter 86 Can You Gather Evidence For Me?
'Hey, Uncle Tatsuma, listen to me! Oh, good evening, Rosalier-san too.'
As usual, it started with Maya-chan complaining.
The excessive lovey-dovey behavior between Asaya-kun and Mahiru-chan. Instead of hiding behind some bushes in the courtyard, it was like they were making out on a bench in a foreign movie. They're real lovebirds, or should I say, love beasts. Where did the Japanese sense of modesty go?
In that sense, this world is similar to Japan when it comes to having no immunity to such things. The fact that the three guards and surveillance disappeared was probably not because 'the courtyard is inside the palace, so there's no danger' but more like 'the awkwardness of witnessing it.' That's what I think, judging from Maya-chan's story. Me too.
"So, does that mean when you have business, you only call me on your smartphones?"
'Well, yeah. I mean, even though Mahiru-chan is Maya's real sister, I don't want to see them making out.'
"Oh, yeah, I guess you're right."
Rosalier is also struggling. Even if someone says something that leaves you speechless, you can't say anything, right? That's how it is, isn't it?
'Right?'
"That's why. Even if you have your smartphone out, no one gets suspicious?"
'Yeah, exactly. That's why I'm grateful that I can talk to Uncle Tatsuma on the phone.'
"That's true."
'But you know, Maya, is a gamer, right?'
"Yeah, you're really into it."
She was such an excellent magician that she even excelled in large-scale battles (raids).
'Yeah, yeah. And Uncle Tatsuma knows about this too.'
"What about?"
'The magic that should be disabled (disarmed) when before level up.'
Can Maya-chan also see it? But it seems like she's still at level 1. There must be something different after all.
"Oh, yeah. It becomes enabled (enabled) when you level up."
'Yeah, exactly. Even though there's a carrot hanging right in front of Maya, how long can Maya pretend to be a cat? It's reaching its limit, right?'
"That's true."
I would totally be casting spells outside if I could, but I can only practice with the wind because that's all I can do.
'But you know, Maya can't run away because I'm worried about Mahiru-chan and Asaya-kun. I might not be able to resist if something happens. After all, those two are like...'
"Can't stand to watch them flirting, huh?"
'No, no, it's not like that. Uncle Tatsuma, you slipped.'
I got some tsukkomi. But I slipped, huh...
"Well, I was trying to lighten the mood."
'Anyway, those two are different from us, they're not into gaming. So, Mahiru-chan isn't really interested in magic and stuff. Asaya-kun seemed to be a little, but he got bored because he's only been training with a sword.'
"I see."
'Mahiru-chan thinks that just being with Asaya-kun is good enough, and Asaya-kun seems happy just being with Mahiru-chan every day.'
"Wow..."
Seriously, they're riajuu. It's already a romantic comedy world.
'Maya and the others don't see the word "Hero" anywhere on the stats. They say the light and holy attributes are proof that we're a hero, but it doesn't feel like Maya is gotten any stronger, and it doesn't seem like she's growing up that fast. I want to run wild, but the only thing I can touch is water.'
"Oh."
'Right? Don't you get it?'
"I get it. Hey, is it okay to talk about this?"
'It's fine. I've leveled up my wind magic to 4, so now I can use "Air Wall".'
"Oh, that's like in an MMO game."
'Yeah, it's got perfect soundproofing. I've also activated "Air Search" at level 3, so I'll know right away if someone comes nearby.'
"I remember that in the game. It's really amazing."
'From Maya's perspective, the Sage feels smarter than the Hero, right?'
"Yeah, not the Hero."
'And even though it's only level 1, I can use holy magic.'
"Mm-hmm."
'I can see it already, once my level goes up, I'll be able to use it.'
"Yeah, definitely."
'Rather than being a holy attribute Hero, it feels more like a shrine maiden, right?'
"Yeah, you're right."
'So, I'm starting to feel anxious. Isn't this situation bad?'
"I'm thinking about that part."
'Really?'
"Yeah, that's why I want Maya-chan to keep gathering evidence that the king is failing as a king."
'Seriously? Is that really what's going on?'
"Didn't I tell you?"
'I didn't hear it!'
"Yeah, I didn't say it. I just didn't want Maya-chan and the others to get into danger."
"Actually, I was planning to infiltrate, Maya-san."
'Rosalier-san was planning that, huh?'
"You remember, right? When I confronted the king, those words."
'The talk about the "Ensgard Kingdom"?'
"Yeah. I, well, reluctantly, became the adopted son of Duke over there."
'Seriously?'
Rosalier-san is trying to hold back laughter, like 'hehehe.' Maya-chan, who is surprised just like me, must have looked cute.
"I found out that they are neglecting the people in the castle town. Honestly, I feel like flipping out and causing a scene, you know? But if I do that, I guess I'll need some evidence, right?"
'Yeah, that makes sense.'
"Mhm, exactly."
'Yeah, like "Hey, just listen quietly, okay?"'
"You know some old stuff..."
It's a scene from an old period drama that used to be popular. How old is this kid?
"So, the meeting is mostly done. I just need two more pieces of evidence."
'What kind?'
"One is 'Do the king and queen have black marks on their fingers?' The other is 'Why were Maya-chan and the others summoned?'"
'I see. We haven't done anything about investigating the Oso (Dreadful element) damage and solving it together.'
"I had a feeling about that. But what if the kings summoned Maya-chan and the others "only for their own benefit"?"
'That would be the worst. Seriously creepy.'
"Right? If we can figure that out, I think everything will fall into place soon."
'But I'm sorry.'
"What's wrong?"
'Maya is not helpful at all. She's not strong at all.'
"It's okay. Just take your time to become stronger and be able to protect everyone. Flipping things around is something Rosalier-san and I will do."
"Yes, with Tatsuma-sama and me, it won't be difficult."
'Oh, by the way.'
"Hmm?"
'I think it's in about three more days, but I forgot because I wasn't really interested.'
"Yeah?"
'It's the queen's birthday. I think there will probably be an audience.'
Hey, it's not "王妃様 (o-hime-sama)", just "王妃さん (o-hime-san)".
"Ah, got it, that day."
'Yeah. I'm gonna take a good look at her hand. I thought she weren't wearing gloves.'
"Because it doesn't hurt, right?"
'Well, she can't put on the ring over the gloves, can she?'
"Oh, I see."
'When O figure it out, I'll call you. I'll do it tomorrow too, though.'
"Hey, you're gonna do it?"
'Hahaha. Oh, the battery.'
"Yeah, it's below 10%."
'Well then, goodnight, Rosalier-san. You too, uncle.'
"I'm just tagging along."
"Goodnight. Maya-san."
Either way, the direction will be decided this week. If I go over there next week, will it be time to start taking action? Well, either way, my tasks won't change. Prioritizing treatment.
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