Chapter 202 Not Thorough

That night, Haruna and Chinatsu, who had finished their training, are preparing to leave tomorrow. Haruna puts her belongings into a pouch with a storage function, while Chinatsu puts her belongings into a shoulder bag. There, Nell is sitting on Chinatsus bed, watching them get ready while talking with them.

Still, its quite sudden. You should have given yourself more time.

We have to cross that vast Tazarnia after all. Its better to start early.

Is that so? It wont even take a day if you run, right?

Shish, thats only for you.

Nell seems to be dissatisfied that Chinatsu and Haruna will be gone.

Are Nell-san and Shish not coming? Since we are going to subjugate a Demon King, I thought you would come too.

Unfortunately, because of my position, its hard to go outside. The new king didnt give me permission, saying that he really wants to help our allied nation, but we have to prioritize the defense of Adelheit. Good grief, its troubling that he wont yield just like the previous king.

You at least made a suggestion, huh

The throne was transferred and Dias has become the new king of Adelheit. He rejected Nells Let me burn them! charging plan, and decided to let the countrys hero handle this matter. He gave priority to the hero who wants to accumulate achievements rather than to the nuclear that might explode outside the country. Nell would be dissatisfied, but its a very decent and very reasonable decision.

Well, thats why you girls should solve it by yourselves this time. Even though they are the Demon Kings subordinates, everyone other than the Demon King is small fry and the executives will probably be good targets. Using this opportunity, you should improve the degree of perfection as a party. Cooperation is important, okay?

I see. Nell-san, did you practice with Shish?

Hmm, in our case, it just happened naturally, I guess? I rushed and Deris cleaned up afterward yep, its wonderful cooperation!

It can be called a mere cleanup. As they were chatting, someone knocked on the door.

Hey, its me. Is it okay if I come in?

Shish? Come in~

After Harunas voice, the door is opened. Behind the door, theres Deris with many books piled up in his hands. At this moment, an electric shock runs through Harunas brain. In an unpleasant sense.

I couldnt find you anywhere, so you were here, Nell. Are you talking about tomorrows expedition?

Something like that. Deris too?

Well, yeah. Haru, where do you think you are going?

Deris grabbed Harunas neck as she passed by and tried to leave the room. He then skillfully put the books on Harunas head.

E-Ehehe, I just remembered something.

Then, you dont have to worry. The priority of that something is many times lower than this. In other words, Im your priority. Okay?

O-Okay.

Haruna tried to escape when she saw the mountain of books that are obviously for study. However, that wont come true. After all, she can never escape learning in her life.

So, heres a list of things you should learn during your travel time. Ive carefully selected all of them so that your mind can understand them. If theres anything you dont understand, make sure you ask Chinatsu. Time is limited, and time is money. Since you have learned the Calculation Skill, use this opportunity to use your head outside of battle.

Yes.

From the Even Goblins Can Understand Magic series, a handwritten list of new magic she has to learn (with explanation), materials on Tazarnia, something thats like a monster catalog, a large number of scrolls, a training schedule for Therese, and a souvenir wish list theres no shortage of stuff for Haruna to learn. No need to study with books? Did I say something like that? Deris would answer so with a straight face if asked.

Ah, I knew it, you leave it to me, huh Deris-san, are you also not going?

Yeah. I dont want to get in the way of your achievements. Its your first expedition without a guardian. Well, just think of it as a rehearsal before the alliance started for real.

Jeez, you said something convincing, but whats the truth?

I dont want to go out for a while.

These masters are honest, for better or worse.

No, dont look at me like that. Even Im busy preparing for the ceremony and other things. Adults arent that free to make time every time, you know? Dont get me wrong.

Whats with that face!?

These disciples are honest, for better or worse.

Joking aside, the wedding ceremony is soon, huh. I hope we can make it in time.

Dont worry. Im sure Deris will do something about it.

Ehh. Recently, youve been acting like in the past, havent you?

Thats just your imagination. Well, dont worry about the ceremony. First, just concentrate on what you are going to do from tomorrow. We will wait for you.

Okaay.

You should be the one who makes the adjustments, you know? Deris stares at Nell with that look on his face. However, he cant oppose her and has no choice but accept it meekly.

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Leaving their room, I and Nell head toward our room. There will be no lively disciples from tomorrow. Lets relax while we can. When we were talking about such things

So, whats the truth?

Just before the room, Nell suddenly asked so. Tell me now, She narrowed her eyes and is looking at me suspiciously.

How should I put it, a supervision duty? Well, Im going to follow them secretly.

Haa, I knew it. Deris, if I do say so myself, youve really gone soft. And when you saved that fake hero, if it was the past you, you would have finished him off, made him a zombie, and manipulated him.

Aah, Im also aware of it. Even though it was a promise, I really healed him. And what I put inside his body was just a transmitter.

Really, you could have done better.

As Nell said, maybe I should have planted an explosive powder. Even if he had a little time to do introspection, someone like him will likely do something not good later. Even more if he had tasted luxury. Aiming for revenge, ended up doing bad things, or giving up revenge and targeting the weak. Hes likely to settle down in one of those. Since he lost like that, he probably wont do direct revenge. It was a traumatic level after all. If so, its either the second or the third. I can guarantee it since hes half-baked. As Nell pointed out, it would be easier to just kill him and let him join the delinquents.

Well, he still has his uses.

Deris, youre making an evil face. Dont show your evil scheme on your face.

Ah, yes.

Setting aside the fake hero, what I should do now is to follow Haru and the others. If Im not wrong, they will go with the dragon carriage that old geezer Joseph prepared, right? Haru has a keen intuition, so I have to keep some distance ah, Thereses loud laugher will be a good mark.