Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 79

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Dinner

After resting for some time in a VIP room, we were finally escorted to our dinner with the queen.

While being guided by the soldiers, we saw luxurious tables crowded throughout the dining hall.

'Isn’t this even more lavish than the time before Motoyasu and I dueled?' I thought.

'……It’s been a long time. But, my innocence has finally been proven.'

I noticed the queen and Melty entering the hall while holding hands.

The two of them approach me, while looking like they have something important to say.

Naofumi: “What’s wrong?”

Queen: “Well……Oh dear, I’ll just tell you truthfully.”

Naofumi: “?”

While I was looking puzzled, the queen muttered about something being deplorable.

It seemed that Bitch and Trash proposed to carry a dish from the kitchen especially for me.

They had reflected on their actions. Therefore, they wanted to bring me a dish as a sign of atonement.

This information was then immediately reported to the queen.

In the hallway, the two of them snatched a pair of dishes by force, and where now bringing them to me.

This happened while the queen was in the hall, organizing the dinner.

I heard these circumstances in advance, from the shadows who were supervising them.

***

Queen: “It is an admirable attitude to carry the food.”

She said to them.

Both of them had cold sweat running down their back as they tried to clumsily put the food before me.

However, the queen then ordered the nearby soldiers to arrest them.

When caught, their reaction were as follows.

Trash: “Wh-What are you doing!?”

Bitch: “I did not do anything!”

They were protesting while being arrested.

Queen: “Yes, I pray you did nothing too. Now then, both of you…… eat a mouthful of the food you tried to serve Iwatani-sama.”

Trash: “Such an impolite thing will not be done!”

Bitch: “I didn't do anything!”

Their pitiful selves repeat an excuse while resisting.

Queen: “Yes, I believe you. So eat.”

Trash: “That would be too rude to the Shield!”

Bitch: “That’s right! Something that has already been eaten should not be served!”

Queen: “That’s alright. Just take a bit with some clean tableware.”

Trash: “Certainly not!”

Bitch: “Disgusting!”

Queen: “Eat it!”

***

The soldiers then force-fed the two of them the dishes that they carried.

After doing so, they were both led away from the dining hall.

A little later, I asked the Queen.

Naofumi: “So, what has happened to them?”

Queen: “Trash went to the toilet, and Bitch was carried to the hospital.”

'Are they retarded?'

It appeared that Trash used a laxative, and Bitch used a poison.

'I should have been fine thanks to my poison resistance, but I don’t exactly have a hobby of consuming poison.'

However, these guys clearly aren’t reflecting on their actions.

It would have been an excellent assassination. But, their execution leaves much to be desired.

'Those guys didn’t learn their lesson…… they don’t deserve any praise for their tenacity.'

Naofumi: “They are going to be punished for this, right?”

Queen: “Naturally. I’ll give both Trash and Bitch a painful experience for every day, until they repent.”

Naofumi: “Ahuh……”

Queen: “It was good that they were caught so early. There was a slim chance that Iwatani-sama might have actually taken some damage.”

Naofumi: “I guess……”

It would be fine to be angry here, so let’s try to evaluate the queen’s enthusiasm in punishing them.

Naofumi: “Observe them closely. If they remain unharmed, I will withdraw my agreement.

Queen: “Of course. As originally planned, the details of their punishments are to be supervised, and then reported to Iwatani-sama. These reports will happen periodically, until they stop misbehaving.”

Naofumi: “Well……That’s obvious.”

The queen also adds that there is always a shadow watching both Bitch and Trash.

So if they do something bad, then it will be immediately reported.

'So, each time Trash and Bitch do anything, I can choose to reward or torment.'

'They can even show me what’s happening. This sounds very pleasant.'

Queen: “Yes. So please think about the extent of their punishment. They will surely do something again. Since all of the attempts will be prevented, I will punish them accordingly, since Iwatani-sama's presence is necessary to help Melromarc.

Naofumi: “……I understand.”

***

The queen then faces all the visitors that have gathered, and declares grandly.

Queen: “I, Mirelia Q Melromarc, would like to thank everyone here for participating in this event. Everybody, please enjoy the feast and have fun!”

The participants who gathered in the hall cheered.

My reason for participating in this event this time is completely different from the last.

Last time, I participated just for the money.

I understand now that this country’s situation will become a lot more harsh in the future.

Firo: “Wow~……”

Firo’s eyes shine at the amount of food put on display.

This party seems to be a restaurant style buffet.

Everything is placed like in a luxurious restaurant for VIP guests.

If you still want to eat more, you just head over to the buffet and get another serving.

We were guided to our designated table with our plates full.

Last time we just stood in a corner while eating.

Naofumi: “You may go get more food after you finish that plate.”

Firo: “Really!?”

Naofumi: “But, there is a rule. You must maintain your human form.”

Firo: “Okay!”

After swiftly devouring the expensive cuisine in front of her, Firo quickly got up and skipped towards the buffet for more.

'For Firo, is it quantity over quality?'

Somehow, Firo’s attitude reminds me of how Raphtalia was before.

Incidentally, I look over at Raphtalia.

Raphtalia: “Wh-What is it?”

Raphtalia spoke bashfully while I stared at her.

Naofumi: “Is that amount of food even enough? Go get more when you’re done.”

Raphtalia: “I don't eat so much anymore!”

Naofumi: “……It’s bad for your health. Even during forced marching, replenishing your body’s nutrients is important.”

Raphtalia: “……Haah……” Raphtalia sighs deeply.

'Did I say something wrong?'

Raphtalia: “Uhm……Naofumi-sama, what kind of girls do you prefer?”

Naofumi: “What?”

There isn’t really any kind of girl I particularly prefer……

I would like to avoid such a topic since it makes me recall Bitch.

Raphtalia: “Err……In your original world, did you have someone you liked?”

Naofumi: “What are you saying? There was no such person.”

That is not my reason of wanting to return to my former world.

'Why would she think that?'

Raphtalia: “……Haah……”

Raphtalia sighs again.

Naofumi: “I don’t really understand your questions, but I am returning only because I want to go home.”

After everything is concluded, I will not hesitate to return to my original world. But if I had to look for a reason……

Then, I suddenly recall my interest when I first arrived in this world.

Is my wish to return coming from the fact that I was deceived and mistreated by Bitch?

After recognizing these feelings, they seem to have become stronger.

***

Mysterious Voice: “Hero of the Shield-sama!”

Naofumi: “Hm?”

When I turned towards the direction of the voice, I recognized the pair of soldiers heading towards us.

'Ah, these two, one of them was the one that asked me for my signature.'

Naofumi: “I’m glad to see that you safe.”

Soldier A: “That’s not it…… You have nothing to worry about.”

I look at the soldier who received the signature.

Naofumi: “Were the clothes that I signed stolen? It’s my fault.”

Soldier B: “It’s all right.”

He said, while shaking his head.

Naofumi: “I see, if it’s fine then I won’t worry. So, how did my signature get stolen? What happened?”

It seemed to be the work of a group from the extremist country.

Unfortunately, he got caught up in this event.

Naofumi: “Can’t be helped. Extend your hand.”

SoldierB: “Yes?”

It’s not the best thing I can give, but it can’t have an actual form.

I shook hands with the soldier who wanted my signature.

Soldier B: “Ah……”

'I wonder what the standards for handshakes in this world are. It would be bad if this was rude.'

Naofumi: “I apologize for troubling you. I am grateful for your cooperation given the circumstances. Forgive me with this for now.”

Soldier B: “……Okay!”

The soldier nods very joyfully. His cheeks are flushed bright red……

'This child is probably one who believes in the Four Saints Faith or the Shield Religion. That’s probably why he wanted my signature.'

'……I hope some dangerous guys don’t want the hand that I shook as a trophy. Was this too rash?'

Naofumi: “If there is an opportunity, I’ll thank you properly.”

Soldiers: ““Okay!””

Just when I was about to speak-

Mysterious Voice: “Naofumi!”

Naofumi: “Hm?”

Motoyasu walks towards me while fuming.

'……Haah.'

Some soldiers who realized the situation rush to stop Motoyasu.

Soldiers: “Please wait!”

Motoyasu: “Out of the way!”

The soldiers were easily knocked away and Motoyasu simply continued on.

Motoyasu: “……Let’s duel!”

Naofumi: “What’s with you suddenly?”

'Do you suffer an illness that forces you to fight me at every feast?'

Motoyasu: “I heard about it! That you changed Mein’s name selfishly!”

'……Haah. Were you seduced by Bitch?'

Meanwhile, Bitch caught up and is clinging to Motoyasu while crying.

Bitch: “Hero of the Shield-sama selfishly asked Mama to change my name without my permission……”

Her acting isn’t very good.

'Hm?'

Looking carefully, Bitch’s equipment is different from before. All her luxurious equipment is gone, all that’s left are cheap products.

'Oh, was her equipment seized by the queen? Well that’s a shame!'

Naofumi: “Hahahaha!”

Motoyasu: “Why are you acting so childish? It’s not funny! Such a pitiful name!”

Naofumi: “I know right!?”

This is the consequence of Bitch’s deeds.

I mean Bitch was carried to the hospital earlier as a result of her actions.

Motoyasu: “If I win, you will change her name back.”

Naofumi: “I’ve already beat you–“

Motoyasu: “This time is different.”

Naofumi: “……I guess so. You are that kind of guy.”

I have no reason at all for fighting.

I’m also getting a bad feeling……

The crowd parts and the queen walks in.

Noticing the queen, he turns to her with a pleading expression.

Motoyasu: “Queen-sama! Please, grant a duel for me and Naofumi!”

Motoyasu seems to think that the queen would allow such a duel, just as Trash did.

Queen: “I will not.”

Motoyasu: “Eh?”

Motoyasu expresses his surprise and seems flabbergasted by the queen’s words.

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