Is It Bad That the Main Character’s a Roleplayer?

Episode 340 With These Hands (4)

After the meeting, the people present rushed out of the hall. Neither the warrior party nor the meister were exceptions.

“Inquisitor, are you serious? As for heading north…”

“That’s for the best. “Don’t you know, Archmage?”

“…But Inquisitor.”

“…The situation in Munmund has stabilized a lot. If we proceed step by step like this, everything will be completed without any breach in quarantine. In other words, there is no need for me in this city anymore. “It’s right to go north.”

Because they were on their way out together, So Seong-ju must have heard the remarks. Even when told that a large group of warriors were leaving, he only glanced with his characteristic unimpressed expression and did not say anything else.

There is no point in enticing the hero, and it seems unlikely that he will be persuaded by trivial reasons, so it seems like he will just give up. If what he thought was correct, it may be a situation where there is no need to capture the hero.

“If not now, I don’t know when I will be able to hit the Demon King’s Castle.”

However, as I listen to this story, there is just one thing that bothers me.

“I have to go.”

“If you make up your mind with a serious face, it won’t be a tragic event.”

That was the Inquisitor’s expression.

“Ha, I’m drying up a cigarette.”

Although So Seong-ju is already leaving, it is still okay to smoke in a place full of servants. For that reason, Meister chewed the end of the cigarette without lighting it.

What… In return, Green Ears looked at him like he was crazy, but do you know? Before that guy looks at him with a dirty look, let’s clear up his karma and come back.

And the Archmage… I thought it was just the same as old people getting older and becoming more cautious. From her perspective, it is true that it is difficult to openly urge the Inquisitor to quit his job and give up on the world.

“Hey warrior.”

So Meister Hani decided to speak out directly.

This would be more direct what he said. A better alternative briefly crossed my mind, but that was it. He just chose to come forward on his own.

“If it’s hard, quit.”

“…!”

Anyway, this was something he always wanted to say. I gave up every time, wondering if I should tell him when we weren’t even close.

“If you’re really suffering, I’m telling you to quit your job as a hero and prioritize your own work.”

In fact, the meister still doesn’t feel any regrets towards the hero. However, it was only yesterday that the adventurer expressed his displeasure at being alone and blaming himself. Just recently, the Inquisitor was swallowing a needle in a similar, or almost identical, manner.

“What will ruin the world if you fail or put your own work first? As always, new heroes will emerge over time.”

So, can you give up without stepping forward? I already felt like the Inquisitor’s situation was crappy.

“So, if you think you can’t decide, just hit me.”

So he decided to just speak frankly. Even if some people point fingers at me for saying something irresponsible to a subject who has neither the will nor the power to take care of it, that’s probably a good thing.

He didn’t say that because he didn’t know that either. It’s just that my personality was broken and I didn’t try to improve it.

“…If it weren’t for me, many people would die.”

“I guess so? But it’s not your fault. “The world has become like this.”

“But…”

“It’s a but and it’s just the jersey, that’s right. “That bastard, that brat, and you too… Why are you whining about something that isn’t your fault?”

At the same time, even though he was facing that fact, he was not ashamed of himself at all. If he was irresponsible for saying this, it was because of the mindset that they thought, how can they be honorable by overlooking one person’s sacrifice?

“Just say ‘this world sucks’ and throw it away. “Honestly, is it the fault of the world that entrusts group tasks to one person, or is it the fault of the person who did it?”

Therefore, his actions are right. No matter what meaning or effect his words have on the young warrior, the Meister is unconditionally better than the rest who refuse to give him at least one option.

“But don’t ask her to help you. “Because he suffered just as much as you did.”

Meister left like that.

* * *

He called him an adventurer.

“Soseongju.”

As soon as Günther heard about this through his servant, he rushed to the office. That’s because I didn’t want to make this person, and no one else, wait.

“I informed Faust’s maternal uncle of the child’s survival. “I hide the fact that my body is Faust, but I am also like a helper to that child.”

“okay. Is there anything I can help you with on this?”

“…Why don’t you summon him and talk to him in the near future? “When I mentioned that you know that I am the same person as the brown-haired wizard, it almost seemed like my suspicions were allayed… Still, nothing would give me more confidence than having you call me and talk to me in person.”

“All right. “Just tell me who it is.”

“I am a soldier belonging to the reconnaissance team. “He’s a Qureity with gray hair and goes by the nickname Richa… I forgot to tell you the details.”

“it’s okay. That’s enough to find it quickly.”

“Ah, this is the soldier who was with me when I first came to this city.”

When Gunther heard that, one person immediately came to mind.

The soldier who brought and protected the disguised opponent to this city. The soldier who was only secretly protecting the foot wizard who had asked him how much he knew at the time he had been summoned to silence him, seemed unable to imagine that he was the same person as the hero.

At that time, I felt like even if I tried to make a big request, it would only result in scrapes and crumbles, so I ended up just informing them of the wizard’s fake death… but it looks like I’ll have to call him back.

“I think I know who it is.”

Aside from that, I never thought he was Faust’s blood relative. Gray hair is very common in this city, and I had no contact with the child’s biological or maternal family, so I didn’t know about it.

Günter felt a little better because he felt like he had someone to share memories of his younger brother with.

“Also… I want to tell you about someone I know who pretended to be a wizard…”

“You tell me.”

“…Is secrecy perfect?”

“I am not confident in perfection as there may be people who notice but do not express doubts. But it will never come to the surface. “It also happens to be mainstream opinion.”

The two knights were not the type to break the law even if it went against his will. Additionally, both soldiers who were in charge of monitoring the opposing team were killed. Those on the wall were also unsure whether what they saw was true or not.

Even those who only saw the wizard’s appearance were saddened by the fabricated false death, and no one directly suggested a connection with the hero. Because of the situation in the city, the wizard’s death itself did not raise much suspicion.

So, although someone may have doubts, the other person’s secret will never be mentioned directly. As long as he stands here, forever.

“…okay. “I especially ask you not to enter the temple or the warrior’s ears.”

“yes.”

Of course, Gunther is also a human being, so I was quite curious about his obsessive efforts to hide the truth and the difference in personality between when he assumed he was a wizard and now.

However, he is enduring everything for Faust. Günter used that fact as a reason to leave everything open-ended. Faust’s safety was more important than curiosity, so it wasn’t a difficult task.

“Rather… have you made a decision?”

On the contrary, this was the truly difficult part.

“…As it became known that Oman could go to the front line, the danger of the front line increased further. We are all aware that we are in an even more dangerous situation as we have lost all support to the West while not being able to fully overcome the recent situation.”

It doesn’t have to be the real Faust. Just because Faust was inside the other person, Günther wanted to keep him. Even if it means appealing to emotions and clinging to them, definitely.

“Of course, it is unlikely that this city is truly in danger. “It means that even if you stay, there will be almost no fighting.”

“…Your tone is so sure.”

“It would be foolish to attack this place on the possibility that the Northern army would move south.”

“The northern army is moving south?”

“The Northern Front is the front closest to the Demon King. Nevertheless, the reason they could not approach the Demon King’s Castle was because of the two great devils guarding the front lines. “But it’s a different story now that you murdered one of them.”

However, if you don’t approach it rationally, Faust will get angry. He also becomes uncomfortable and is more likely to reject it.

“Now that the west is breached, we will have to send manpower there as well, so I don’t think we will even attempt to attack the Demon King’s Castle. However, the occupation war will definitely begin. “There is no better time than now that one of the obstacles blocking them has disappeared.”

So, we fight to find the logic that it is best for him to stay here. Gunter spoke out loud the hypothesis he had been thinking about all day.

“Before the occupation?”

“…Isn’t the reason why the battle line between devils and humans has become so solidified not only because of the unequal power of each other, but also because of the presence or absence of demonization of the land? “Because humans cannot live in a land that has been demonized, and devils cannot exert their power in a land that has not been demonized.”

“Hmm…”

“Anyway, for that reason, the North will never miss this timing… and the devil will also try to defend the northern front in order to protect the Demon King’s Castle. There is no choice but to raise the elite few who invaded the west to the north. “Because I have to fill the void of my gluttony.”

“…You said earlier that the west was breached and that you would send manpower there. What if they try to disperse the northern army further by attacking the east as well?”

“well. “It is not impossible, but the probability is very low.”

Of course, this cannot be 100% correct. However, it doesn’t matter whether this is right or wrong, as long as you can make the other person think that this is the best place. He continued speaking in an unimpressed tone.

“Isn’t it time you killed your gluttony? As long as the devils have brains, they wouldn’t carelessly send the elites who attacked the West here. “Because they have the potential to die like gluttons.”

“…I don’t mean to insult you, but it would be difficult on your own.”

“you’re right. It was all your fault that killed my gluttony. “But even humans don’t know where you are going, so would you think they are demons?”

“Um…”

“Strike the east without knowing your whereabouts means being prepared to lose your troops. However, as I said before, there is a high probability that the North, which has more power, will move south. “Would they really want to gamble in such a situation?”

“…I guess not.”

“That’s why. This city may seem dangerous, but it is actually more likely to be safe than anything else. “If you sit here talking about ‘what if’ situations, no one will question it, but in reality, you will be able to enjoy a comfortable life with almost no fighting.”

As dangerous as it looks on the outside, even if you give the other person excessive treatment, they will just pass it off as ‘Oh, they’re trying to catch you’ and no one will think of it as special treatment.

Günther made that point clear. After watching over time, it seemed like the thing the other person was most hesitant about was none other than this – whether his presence would be a nuisance. Quite unexpectedly.

“You don’t have to worry about whether this city is only losing money. If you stay, the demons will be even more reluctant to touch this city, so you will be ensuring the safety of this city with your mere presence. “Your absence will never put this city in danger, and your remaining here will certainly not be problematic.”

Anyway, this is the end of all his losses. Günter waited for the next answer with his heart pounding in his throat.

“I…”

The other person, who from his perspective was like a god, finally opened his mouth.

* * *

“Do whatever you want.”

“Ah, Archmage.”

“He is right. “How can a world that ends when one person collapses be normal?”

The Inquisitor opened his lips in unexpected words. Then the Archmage hugged her gently. “I’m sorry, Inquisitor.” Her body trembled.

“Ah, Archmage-sama, you have something to be sorry about…”

“If I was one of the people who made you move only out of a sense of duty, how could I not be guilty?”

“….”

“I’m sorry for even saying this now. One, Inquisitor… Please don’t assume that just because I have the courage to speak late is wrong. You have done a lot as a warrior and endured a lot of pain in the process. Even if you take care of yourself, no one will be able to do anything.”

“but. “If I don’t do it…”

“You can feel sad as much as you want. If you’re tired, you can stop and rest. “If the world was ruined by being one day late, it would already be ruined.”

The words and words that follow are nothing but shaking and breaking her old shackles. The Inquisitor was so confused that he couldn’t do this or that.

“…You were troubled by the endless dedication of the demon knight and adventurer. However, the fact that an Inquisitor adventurer can rest as much as he or she has dedicated himself can equally apply to you.”

What was certain was that although it was confusing, it was not painful.

The Inquisitor hugged the Archmage backwards and cried. The grief of losing the home of a lifetime, the guilt accumulated as an adventurer, and yet the guilt of wanting to ask him for help… These were tears that shook it all away.

“…I will still go north.”

And at the end, the young man declared with reddened eyes.

“It is not because it is my mission, but because it is my wish and will to end all these fights.”