Munou To Yobareta Ore, Yottsu No Chikara Wo Eru
Lesson 35: Shaking Hands
"Oh well... I knew you'd be gone by now"
"Yes, I leave town today after saying hello to the guild"
I have stayed in Mr. Hagar's workshop for quite a while.
And also in this town.
"I wish I could just relax a little more... I'm sure the people of town will miss you too"
"Thank you. But there's something I have to do."
"What do I have to do?
I knew they'd ask, and that's what I said.
I was honestly a little confused about telling the Huggers, but I knew you'd want to hear it.
What was I called?
And see what I have to do.
Looking at Levi, she seemed to notice how I felt, smiling and nodding.
Thanks...... Levi.
"What does Mr. Hagar think about people called incompetent?
"Huh? What a sudden..."
Mr. Hagar looks strange.
Naturally. But we can't go on without confirming that.
"It's important."
"Ugh, um... I don't know because I've never met incompetent. Well... don't you have a very good impression?
"What about Mr. Inea?
"I wonder if I'm the same as Hagar. Because I take a closer look at the article on incompetence wielding violence... I'm sure there have been some lately, haven't there? That's why I'm not impressed."
Maybe it's about the girl who was executed during this time.
Most people don't even think about why it happened, and simply think that "incompetence behaved violence jealously toward others."
But naturally.
The article doesn't say what kind of situation people call incompetence are in.
I take it for granted that the haggers, who do not know the circumstances, think so.
But I guess because I've never been involved with someone called incompetent, I didn't seem that disgusted.
Does it feel like you only know it as information?
It is also conceivable that it will be switched on for the first time when it sees a being called incompetence.
The Huggers are still fine now, too, but if they actually meet someone they call incompetent, they may become more disgusted and hateful and change their mind.
What would you think if you listened to me?
Now I am not the so-called incompetent.
But this is the first time I've seen what happens when I find out it used to be.
Of course there was anxiety, but I uttered the word.
"I was... called incompetent"
"" What!?
I told you everything.
For three years I lived as incompetent with the wrong powers.
Determined to die and also saved by Levi as a result.
I thought I'd get the strength to do it back, but I also noticed the world's strangeness and eventually talked about what I could tell with everyone in my hometown.
The haggers were surprised at first, but gradually they had tears in their eyes and were listening to me seriously.
When they also revealed the life magic thing and apologized for lying, the two quietly shook their heads beside each other.
"Don't worry about that. Well... that's what I'm saying..."
"Lord, that was hard...... well done......!
Inea was wiping her flowing tears with her hands.
Mr. Hagar is also blushing.
And the two of them were staring at me with the same eyes as they had just done, except for that color.
I knew... you'd understand.
"That's why you want to make sure no one is called incompetent. When I hear that... damn... I feel really bad for you..."
"We didn't know... I'm sorry, Lord..."
"No, no, don't worry about it. I think it's a miracle I noticed. I was incompetent. I chose death, met Levi, I knew the power, I went home and met my aunt next door, and I realized that anomaly that I didn't try so hard to admit I wasn't incompetent... I don't think there would be any now if any of them were uneven. An anomaly that can only be noticed by being called incompetent... so I have to do it."
That's when all of a sudden Mr. Hagar took my hand and he's been holding it tighter.
"Lord... if anyone comes to this town who is called incompetent, I will always protect you. Absolutely. That's all we can do."
"Mr. Hagar..."
Before I ask... thank you...
"Me too! Or is this town where we..."
"I'll work with you."
"Wow!? Te, Tennea! When!?"
"Hello, Mr. Hagar. Lord, too."
"Brother! Don't show up all of a sudden!
"Huh... were you brothers and sisters!?
If you think the names are similar... I mean, if you look closely, you look alike...
"Didn't I tell you? Ah, Inea. My right arm healed thanks to Lord."
"Huh!? What? I didn't hear that!?
I get it now.
That's this guy... I like to surprise people...
The sibling fight continued tentatively with Shirala, but Mr. Hagar managed to fit into the arbitration.
Well, Inea is still staring at Mr. Tenea who nicks...
"No, actually, I'm looking for Lord. When I went to the inn, they told me I'd already left the room. So I remembered Inea saying that Mr. Hagar was building Lord's armor."
"I see... what did you want from me?
"You defeated two names. When I reported it to HQ, I came here to promote you to A-rank. Actually, the number of strong adventurers is decreasing now. So it sounds like you want to take care of promising stocks like yours. The A-rank will give you a lot of support from guilds and towns."
"A-rank... so soon..."
"The people who are above S-rank now are generally in high ranks in no time. Well, that's a long way from it. But you should be up there. [M] Oh, I'm sorry you broke your hip about the story. I was told the same story on the stairs there. Sure... I have to change it. If Lord is going to change the world, let's change this town first. so that the person can live in peace even when someone called incompetent comes"
"Mr. Tenaire...... thank you"
"No, thanks for making me realize. Before I hurt anyone... I'm so glad."
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"Wow... it's really a moment..."
We moved to the Alliance with Mr. Tenaire's transfer magic.
I was quickly transferring in front of the guild wondering if the area really darkened for a moment.
It's very convenient magic.
"That's great magic. Dear Tennea,"
"Ha, thanks. There are also a lot of restrictions on numbers and distance. Let's get this over with. What about Mr. Hagar and Inea?
"We'll go to the stables" Umaya "first and do the carriage support. So... is this all of your stuff?
"Excuse me, Mr. Hagar... but are you sure?
"Fine, fine. See you later, Lord, Levi."
"Thank you, Master Hagar, Inea"
"I even got your brother to help me, and that's about it. Bye!"
Once they break up with each other, they enter the guild.
When I went to the reception, Mr. Lanna had already prepared the paperwork for me.
"Lord, you're already going... oh, I'm gonna miss you"
"Excuse me. But I'll be sure to..."
"Huh? Lord, are you going already?!?
"Hey, seriously! I haven't been able to pay you back yet!
The adventurers who were in the guild push one after the other.
They were all people who were there then.
"I got your help...... I mean armor...... you're a hugger bastard! Only one of those bastards ran out..."
"We haven't done anything yet!
"Ladies and gentlemen..."
"Well, well. We all have things to do later. Lord wants more than anything else. Hey, Lord."
"Mr. Tenaire...... yes, please"
"Say it! I'll do anything!
"Mr. Tenaire, please explain it properly, okay?
"Absolutely. Lord, I'll take care of the rest. I'll see what I can do for you. I'll explain it to everyone."
"Best wishes......!
I'm... blessed to meet you.
I'm just happy and I bow my head deeply in gratitude.
Besides, it was hard to see wet eyes.
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Mr. Tenaire and the others were in the guild. Say goodbye to each other and we'll go for the entrance to town.
The sun had already moved straight up and told me it was noon.
As always, there are many people in town.
Will everyone understand?
No, let's trust Mr. Tenaire and the others.
I'm sure you'll understand.
When we arrived at the stables Umaya, Van Demion was already connected to the carriage, and he shook his head vertically to say hello to us he had seen for a long time.
Looks like Mr. Hagar and Mr. Inea are just finishing up their preparations.
"Vandemion, please again."
"Brrrrrr!"
"Thank you, Hagar, Inea. I also got this wonderful armor..."
"Come on... thanks for coming. I'm looking forward to seeing you again. And don't worry, I'll keep my word."
"Lord do what Lord does. Because we're gonna change this town!
"Yes...... thank you. Oh, yes, Mr. Hagar. I don't have this sword name. So make sure you give me a name?
This sword has become so splendid that I can't call it Iron Sword anymore.
I want Hagar, who rebuilt me, to be my named parent.
"What about the name... um..." Iron and Steel Sword, Iris "?
"Steel Sword Iris......?
"I tried mixing my steel with the iron I know of Rhode-kun, and Historia and Ist... what do you think?
"I see...... nice! All right, you're Ialis from today. Thank you for a good name, Hagar."
"Ha, that's good. Bye, Lord, Levy, be careful. I know you guys will be fine, but I hope you're safe on your journey."
We exchange hard handshakes with Mr. Hagar.
Really, it's good to meet these people.
"Lord, stay well!
"Thank you. Okay, I'm coming!
Get in the carriage, we'll leave Historia behind.
Mr. Hagar and I have been watching over us until we lost sight of each other.
Be sure to come back.
Because I'm sure we'll laugh and see each other again.
"Good for you... Dear Lord"
"Oh...... but the production is coming up"
There was no one in Historia called incompetence.
Maybe that's why you listened to me without much resistance.
If someone were actually called incompetent...... I'm sure they wouldn't be this good.
There are many people in the capital.
I'm sure some of them are looking for help.
"The aim is the capital, Nieberg. There, there must be someone waiting."
"Yes, Lord. Everywhere… we will serve you"
We continue through the valley of the Lapis Mountains.
Beyond walls, change the world.
That's our journey.