Saikyou Juzoku Tensei ~Cheat Majutsushi no Slow Life~
Ninety-nine Story Backdrop ④
"If the world war doesn't seem particularly problematic, it doesn't look like I'm going to get caught up in the Earl of Jurem commotion anymore."
When I said it, Peter exhaled lonely.
"Well, you will..."
Peter's eyes are hidden by a mask, so I can't see his expression, but Peter just seemed a little older than before.
Count Jurem's disturbance may have accumulated mental fatigue.
... I've had a lot of trouble and struggles with Peter, too, but I don't think it's my fault.
"Looks like you're tired, Mr. Peter"
"I don't know... what kind of burnout syndrome is he?"
That's what Peter says and sighs.
"You know the eagle was originally the pope of the Church of Kudr, right?
That's what Altamia told me.
I hear that witch has a light mouth.
Was it indeed Sir Pelterre?
"The eagle abandoned his tabular status and became immortal, choosing no means, seeking power or power, and even puppeting the Dinrat royal family… all to counter the Earl of Jurem. That's why it's gone. Ha... I'm old enough to disobey you."
"... Dear Peter?
Munich asks anxiously to Peter.
"My men, who were dating eagles, need to let you go, too. I wonder if the old Phantom could retire after the World War spark was handed over to the royal family along with the eagle cone. It's not a good thing you've been nesting in the royal family for a long time."
... Apparently, he's not speaking with jokes or thoughts.
Altamia's story was that Sir Pelterre was a fucking serious good man, not the kind of person who stuck to power or got his hands on the alchemy of immortality.
I guess I have lived to this day as a Phantom who bends his own life and nests in the royal family to protect the kingdom of Dinrat from the Earl of Jurem.
"Let me thank you again. Thank you, Abel. Save this country, save the world. Now the eagle can safely be left to the next generation."
Peter bowed his head to me deeply.
Munich rushes to stop Peter from moving.
"Dear Peter! The imitation of Lord Peter bowing his head...!
"... it's okay, Munich. Because it's all over now. I'm not Peltail or Peter anymore."
When I saw Peter's licence at the time, I guessed.
Oh... Peter... I mean it, I'm leaving the stage of this world.
"Mr. Peter..."
There was something I thought was wrong with Peter's retirement.
Think about it, I was about to be killed by Peter once, too.
At first I had the impression that he was a creepy, brutal person who didn't choose the means, but there was something about him that wouldn't cross the line to guarantee Meir's safety or show hesitation, even when he was trying to kill me, and I wasn't surprised and hated him.
After that, my relationship with Peter is unlikely to be easy to describe, being cooperative or showing an attitude of watching over me.
He was also like his boss, sometimes an investor, and at the same time a potential conflict of interest, and felt somewhere like a friend.
"... well, what can I say at this time, before you retire, Grandpa Penn... if you don't mind getting Penrat out of jail?
"Really, you used to say it at this time...... I can even remember how touched you are in that part of your life. She never gets tired of it at all..."
Peter holds his head down.
"Excuse me... but if I don't ask now, there won't be any later..."
"... I can't ignore the merits of discussing Sylfame, and I'll think about it for you... hah..."
Peter exhaled painfully.
Yay! It was worth what I asked for.
"Speaking of which... What will Master Kudr do in the future? You keep wearing out magic just because you're alive, don't you?
"I have to go after your two escaped men. Sleep from then on."
Kudr answers looking bored.
... Two would mean James and Shame.
After all, he can't miss them as a kudr.
"Besides, I have another case. It's aimed at the head of an organization called Balancer of Moments."
When I entered the Temple of the Grand Temple of Kudr, they put a cross spear in it...
Was it Loupelle, Darras, or Ruin?
"Sure... is it rumored that the unidentified demon Diosm is the head of the organization?
I should have overheard such a story when Peter showed me the world threat list.
"... No, Diosm is apparently just a real boss contract demon. Their heads are human. I'm just terribly strictly hiding who I am. It seems to me that he is more pathologically timid than vigilant. I'm pretty sure he's quite capable."
He talked about Diosm being a pretty dangerous demon too, but was there someone standing behind him who could control it?
"Apparently, their purpose is to serve as a major deterrent to the world and make a lasting peace."
"That's a fine thing to ask just that. Is there a reason for conflict?
"Whatever. It is nothing more than a pictorial matter, such as making world peace through threats. They don't understand that the idea that if the world obeys them, there will be no feud is already a spark of feud."
"I see...?
It's hard to talk about and I'm not sure, but, well, I'm irrelevant.
You just have to do what Kudr likes.
"Maybe I could use Abel's hand again. I'm still trying to gauge the size of this enemy."
"Oh, is that me? Ha ha... so I'd prefer not to..."
I laughed and misled appropriately.
... I'm sorry to be attached to another monster fight between spirits.
"What will Abel do in the future? Are you going to stay in Phage territory?
Peter asks me.
When I was worried about what I had answered, Meir grabbed my hand and smiled happily.
I get caught and laugh, too.
"... what's wrong? Abel, Mere?
"Actually...... I'm going to vacate Phage territory for a while and go home. Also, I plan to be back in a few years though. Well, I want my parents to meet Meir, I can't believe... I've already spoken to Mr. Lark."
"Phew... homecoming, that might be good too, yeah, yeah... yeah?
Peter stopped the nodding neck movement and opened his mouth wide.
"Huh...? Abel and the others, could we possibly get married?
That's what Peter said, not much of a surprise, rubbing his voice up.
I looked at Meir and laughed at each other.