The discussion of the anti-demon conference would never be leaked.
It’s a confidential matter.
But, they couldn’t hide the matter of Hamilton Fortress being destroyed.
On that matter, the whole world wondered why they were given an explanation.
Exactly who did this, and how?
Why would they do such a thing?
However, this situation had far surpa.s.sed the people’s imaginations.
As expected, only outrageous arguments came out.
Then, about the revision of the Magna Carta.
[There are many mysteries in the world. We should be prudent about clarifying them. When looking into the abyss, the abyss looks back at you.]
This mysterious section was added.
This is a section that can’t be understood by those who don’t know the situation.
The royal families of each country each told the specifics.
That information will be pa.s.sed down from this generation.
Of course that’s taking into account that the nations won’t suddenly collapse or anything.
There may also be a few new nations that will not know of this matter too.
In that case, they’ll be invited to an anti-demon conference and be given an explanation.
As expected, there won’t be any countries that will not comply with the Magna Carta and won’t partic.i.p.ate in the conference.
That is, unless there’s a country with a very strange head.
Even though the governments believed this discussion to be over, the people didn’t think so.
There was a huge labyrinth in the bas.e.m.e.nt of Hamilton Fortress.
In its deepest parts there was a horrifying monster, and we touched it’s inverse scale. (TLN: Means they p.i.s.sed it off.)
Such an opinion appeared.
As expected, they couldn’t stay calm without having an easy-to-understand answer.
Apparently the governments got many complaints.
Saying that leaving that alone would be a problem, that person stood up.
Just as there’s a fairy in the dungeon, there are also some in the human world.
Although their numbers are extremely small, they live inconspicuously.
They are unusually afraid of people knowing their true ident.i.ties.
It’s dangerous to try and reveal their ident.i.ties.
They must not be angered.
Hamilton Fortress served as evidence for that.
Everybody should keep their curiosity in check.
Professor Justin.
“Again, who is Professor Justin?”
I say that to myself while reading the newspaper.
It’s the usual strategy to mislead public opinion.
Morning, a few days after the anti-demon conference.
I was drinking black tea in a coffee shop.
To celebrate her release from the hospital, I was spending my time with Auretta.
It was something she requested for.
“Huh? You don’t know?”
Auretta made a surprised face.
“Eh, know what?”
“He’s the same guy as Earl Justin.”
“No, that’s not what I wanted to know……”
“He’s come to the Adventurer’s Guild many times, so I know his face.”
When we requested the Adventurer’s Guild, Auretta dealt with us.
“But, since he just calls himself Earl Justin, even if you ask me who he is……”
Well, some evil G.o.d is just playing that role, so I’ll ignore it.
“Sorry for today. On top of helping me, I also had you go along with me.”
Auretta seemed to be sorry.
“It was our fault that you were abducted. I thought I should make up for it, so this was just right. Rather, are you okay with this?”
“I haven’t had many chances to see you recently, so this is fine.”
Auretta seemed to be happy.
“By the way……there’s someone who wants to meet you.”
Auretta spoke timidly.
“Nn, if it’s a weird guy or some pain in the a.s.s then I refuse.”
Auretta smiled bitterly at my rude response.
“P,probably, I think they’re okay. They should be within the realm of common sense.”
The person Auretta was speaking of came shortly.
It was the hero, Fiona Spencer.
Is this within the realm of common sense?
“Y,yo.”
Fiona made an awkward smile.
“Why are you so nervous?”
Auretta curiously looked at Fiona.
“That reminds me, you two knew each other.”
Fiona sat at our table.
She ordered a drink and a shortcake, then became silent.
“Didn’t you want to speak about something?”
When I urged her, Fiona scratched her head and answered.
“No, I think we had a few misunderstandings.”
“It’s not like we really talked over them either though.”
“Whenever we talked it pretty turned into a fight.”
The first time was just a test of skill, so there wasn’t a problem.
Last time it felt like it happened due to fate or something.
“Things like that happen.”
“But still, we settled everything at the conference, so I thought you and I should make up too.”
“That was included in the settlement. In the first place, we didn’t fight that much.”
To my words, Fiona gave a sigh of relief.
“Also, that time you were mad about Auretta.”
“Oh, do you care that much for me?”
Auretta teased her.
“Since those were your reasons, I’m not really planning on doing anything.”
“I,I guess that’s true. I didn’t need to mind it that much.”
I see. Did she think I’d bear a grudge against her?
“Besides, it was a good test for me.”
“A good test?”
“Do you know my objective?”
“Ah, about you being weak to women. That weak point wasn’t just a lie?”
Fiona sent a suspicious gaze over here.
“What would I do by telling that lie?”
“Well, it seems like there’d be a lot of merits.”
“There aren’t any. I want to hurry up and get better.”
I sighed.
“Afterwards I won’t have any reason to go to school.”
“That’s your reason for going to school……”
Fiona looked like she wanted to say something, but she kept silent.
“That being the case, I’d like it if you challenge me again.”
Fiona came to attention at my words.
“It’d be fine if we just fight normally, but what should I do if I want to beat you?”
“Oh yeah……think about it yourself, I guess?”
“No. I can’t do anymore than that.”
“What did you do before……?”
Auretta was taken aback.
Umu.
At this rate, a convenient opponent will escape.
“Are you going to run?”
“Mu?”
Fiona got into a bad mood.
As I thought, it’s easy to make her lose her cool.
In that case, agitating her is the correct answer.
It seems like the time to reconcile has finished.
“Last time we were interrupted, but I held the advantage.”
“That’s true, but I won’t feel bitter about it even if I lose to a creature like you.”
That’s troubling for me.
“In that case, I’ll use my rights as the victor.”
“Wh,what are you going to do?”
“I’ll be calling you with a disgraceful nickname, are you fine with that?”
“Fuun, like ‘dejected loser’? Call me whatever you want, an adult woman won’t ride on your cheap provocation.”
Fiona averted her chest.
I inform her of her nickname.
“Old lady with showing panties.”
The moment I said that, Auretta couldn’t bear it, and burst out into laughter.
On the other hand, Fiona’s face turned red and she got angry.
“Who are you calling an old lady with showing panties!?”
She drew Krau Solas, and slashed at me.
Naturally, I easily stop the blow with my omnipotent barrierSanctuary.
Due to the strong powers colliding with each other, light was emitted.
Shock waves spring forth, and the store’s gla.s.ses broke.
“Hey, two ridiculous people have started a fight you know?”
“RUUUNN!”
The people in our surroundings saw that, and ran about trying to escape.
“Don’t do this here please.”
Auretta timidly called out to us, but she was unable to stop the battle.
When we both take distance from each other, Fiona, who calmed down a bit sheathed her sword.
“c.r.a.p. We were supposed to making up too.”
“Doesn’t this mean that we’re close enough to fight?”
“It doesn’t seem like I’ll be able to get along with you.”
Fiona looked up to the sky.
“Well, for now let’s go to another store.”
We apologized for the mess, payed the bill to fix the place, and left the store.
After that, we ate at a high cla.s.s restaurant, and bought things that Auretta liked.
Auretta happily walked through Rhodan right when fall was intensifying.
Seeing her like that, I felt content that we were able to make a settlement.