Black Haired King

"Shit!"

Shun! And I can hear the wind cutting with my sword in my ear. And it stops at my neck. [M] A cold sword hits the neck. Come on, come on! If I'd been a little sloppy later, I'd have been jerking off!

And Mr. Mistrea puts his sword back in his hand and into his sheath. And then he looks at me. [M] Hey, what?

……

"Mi, mr. Mistrea?

Oh, I'm embarrassed to be staring at you so much. But if I look away here, I feel like I can't lose, so I look into Mr. Mistrare's eyes, too.

"... well, that's the point."

"... Huh? That means..."

"Tentative training is over. I will now train Redius as an official apprentice. Helena, give Redius the sword."

"Yes, ma'am. Here, Redius."

"Oh, thanks...... is that it?

I wonder what it is. This is the fifth day I started my tentative training. When it feels like Mr. Mistrare just now, it looks like the demonic armor has gone evenly across his body, but it's something light.

"Look, what's going on? Pull out your sword now. You don't have time to blur."

Yes, I only have a limited amount of time. And I recall talking to Mr. Mistrea and the others yesterday.

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"Tough, aren't you, adventurer..."

At the end of today's training and as we all have dinner, Mr. Mistrea tells us that. The reason is, what can I do to avoid being scorned for my dark hair?

I think I have the impression that dark hair is weaker than people with other colors of hair, such as incompetence. Actually, I think you're right. After all, there's no magic to use, because it's completely different.

We went to beat him up, and if he unleashes magic on him, that's it.

So I thought my first goal would be to train for Mr. Mistrea and become stronger, and return to the Adventurer a few years later, and if I raised my rank, I'd be quite recognized. But...

"Then only that adventurer would be recognized, wouldn't he? Don't you have to be recognized by other citizens and nobles?

I was told. I'm determined to want to be admitted if you say so. On top of that

"Besides, even if Redius succeeds as an adventurer, the aristocracy probably won't admit it. I know some admit it, but some nobles think adventurers are savage. Then some aristocrats will come crushing when the brunette is in good shape"

"Then what can I do..."

When I squeal like that, Mr. Mistrea looks frightened with a niggle. What is it?

"Then I wish that nobleman was in a position to complain."

A position where nobles can't complain? I was wondering if there was such a person, but Helena, sitting next to me, looked at Mr. Mistrea with a surprised look.

"Grandma! You're guilty of treason if you just say that!

"Nah, but if you want to incriminate me, you can bring me in the army. Besides, I wanted to do something about this trend. It's ridiculous how the color of your hair determines everything. In fact, there are some idiots who have committed crimes, even in purple, and there are some good guys with dark hair, like Ladyus."

Yu, you've never been told to excel. And I can light it.

"It's not all about magic, is it? There's martial arts, there's studying. Yet I find it absurd to decide whether or not you have an attribute. Well, purple-haired, I'm not convincing."

That's what I say and laugh at, Mr. Mistrea. After listening to what I've been saying, I generally know what Mr. Mistrea is trying to say. I'm not stupid enough to be told so far, either.

But that can be quite a steep path. Might do my best in the middle of the road. But if you're a man, everyone dreams of you.

"... Mr. Mistrea is telling me to be king, isn't he?

When I ask, Mr. Mistrea shakes his head. [M]

"It's not what I'm talking about. It's up to you, Redius, to decide that. The road is pretty tough. Not to mention you have dark hair. I'm not ready to live. Still, if you want to, I'm just gonna help you."

"Hey, ma'am! Ledius shouldn't even think about it so easily! It's easy to put into words, but it's not that simple!

and Mr. Helenay comes backlash with a desperate face. I don't know what's going on. Suddenly. I never said that before.

"Musha Musha Musha"

... I don't mind this air. Gupo is eating vegetables silently on my lap. It's a swallowing one. But I kind of calmed down. I'm Mr. Helena. Look at me.

"I know, Mr. Helena. I don't think it's a lifetime thing. But I want to see it for myself. Whether I'm brunette or purple, just so I can prove that everyone can be strong."

"Redius...... I get it. I won't say it anymore."

That's what I said. I shut up, Mr. Helena. You're worried about me. [M]

"Well, the first goal is to train and be strong. And to serve in the wars of the Albust Kingdom and the Kingdom of Britalis, which will take place in a few years."

"Is that war bound to happen?

That's what I heard sneaking around in the Adventurers Guild before I was betrayed. I don't know when it's going to happen, but I heard you're boosting your armaments now.

"Oh, it's bound to happen. As for time, I guess since Prince William, who is now enrolled in school, graduated. They're putting a lot of effort into winning Prince William's first line."

... How do you know this information? Speaking of which, you said you knew a nobleman. He was on his way home when he helped me.

And the school? How is your sister?... wasnt it worth remembering? I already made a mistake with that house.

By the time I get back to the Albust Kingdom, a few years from now. My sister should be married by then. I'll never see you again.

And it's war. Until January, I thought it had nothing to do with it. I can't believe I'm going to have to think about it.

"Well, that all depends on your training, too. Like I said before, I'm not sending you anywhere you might die. If you can't train and decide that you'll survive the war to some extent, that's where Redius' goal ends."

"Yes, I know. Nice to meet you, Mr. Mistrea!

I bow my head deeply. Even without war, I want to teach this man. [M] So much so that the entanglement was fascinating. Above all, Mr. Mistrair waving his sword like dancing was cool.

"Oh. Good luck with your demon armor for that."

"Yes!"

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"Excuse me, I'll be ready in a minute"

That's right. I don't have time to get upset. But I'm looking forward to teaching you what it is.