He Didn't Want to Be the Center of Attention, Hence, after Defeating the Demon Lord, He Became

Albain Castle is surrounded by walls and moats, and the city is connected by bridges. Inside the walls, besides the Royal Palace, there is an "Inquisition Centre" where people are interrogated about crimes they have committed.

There are sixteen Inquisitors, who do not belong to any royalty, nobility or commoner, and are independently empowered. While the legitimacy of the position and the referee is guaranteed by the King, an internal inquiry is conducted every five years into the conduct of the referee's work, and if there is a lack of competence or doubt as to the correctness of the decision, a replacement takes place. The King also has such powers of appointment and dismissal.

The Inquisitor's decision is the King's decision. The people of Albain cannot disobey.

And a master who did not have a specific place of residence must also be subject to judgment for acts committed in King's Land.

"Dean, don't worry about me. I can't die, but I can get other sentences."

"... Master, can I know my nature?

If the fact that the master is immortal becomes widespread, it is also conceivable that the surroundings become noisy or are targeted by people seeking immortality.

Our strength will not push us into trouble where we are targeted. However, it will be difficult to live in peace in King's Landing. It's inevitable to get curious gaze from your surroundings.

"Hmm, that's true. Sometimes I left King's City because I didn't change my appearance. I could look old with the magic of phantoms, but I didn't feel like I was in King's Landing. I can't do that right now."

"Didn't Master come to King's Landing because of me?

When asked, she puts aside for a while to think. With the face of how to answer, he approached the trunk of the bridge, laid his hand on the railing, and looked at the moat with abundant water.

"It's almost 2,000 years. After King Alvinas made it here."

"... was Master alive at that time? It has something to do with that."

"Yeah, I used to have friends, too. Dee, like you, there are five of us besides me, and one of us became the first king of Albain. There were other guys named Orlando and Støren, you know?

"To the first king of Albain, the Orlandos and the Stolens... the masters are friends of the founding people...?

Master looked at me and smiled as if it was nothing.

"It's the first time someone as strong as Dee has ever been in this country. One" human "with an adventurer strength of over 100,000 will emerge in a thousand years. Two thousand years ago, there were three of them."

The five of us were called "miracle children" because one came together at the same time in the millennium.

Two thousand years ago, there were three SSS-ranked people - one of whom was the first king and two the Duke's founder? And besides the master, there were two different beings.

"Does it mean that the three of us were human beings, and the other two were different species?

"Yeah, one of them was the same as me, immortal. But she's gone."

"Even though he's immortal, he's dead... he said there's no way to die."

"There's only one thing. But that's the only way to use it once, so I have to wait for it to take time to use it again."

"... is that so? Then I feel safe for now."

With that method, the immortal master can finish the eternal life.

But you can't let her use it when she says she's going to live with me--you know, the master smiled at me.

"Say how much you want to die, and it's up to you to say this. Now, Dee, I want to stay alive until you say so."

"It's irresponsible to say that you can live as long as you want, regardless of my will..."

"Yeah, I think it looks like Dee. You really didn't want me to die, because now you know."

"... hope may be lost when you throw it away from yourself."

"Are you glad you didn't throw it away? Dee, you're embarrassing me."

I dared not answer. Because I felt like I was suddenly saying something.

"... but I need you to tell me that from now on. Compassion between people?

You're saying the same thing to your masters. But it's okay. I don't have to be the perfect person. "

"Even if I work hard, I don't think I can do that. I've been doing a lot of bad things, so I have to get rid of some bad things."

Reflection is also a factor to be considered in determining penalties. The Inquisitor's impression will get worse if the Master reopens without fear.

But if you're a master now, you'll be fine. I'm sure I'll start walking on the bridge again. The master followed me and lined up beside me.

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When I entered Inquisition No. 1, three Inquisitors took their seats and thanked me and Master. We responded and checked the faces of the people sitting around us.

The Archbishop of the Albain Divine Church, Grenadine, and the chief knight Cody who had arrived earlier - and one noble young man and one woman at a time. The emblem of the house in the clothes I was wearing showed that the man was from the Orlando family and the woman from the Støren family.

The man from the Orlando family, Markis Orlando, had short brown hair and was a young man with threads. Wearing blue based clothes, she always smiles, but gives the impression that she is not alarmed. According to the information I have, he is now 25 years old and is the second son of the Orlando family, but is regarded as the next generation.

In the seat behind Markis, there was a woman Kirsch, who had asked my guild before and is now the Orlando family's ruler. He must be his secretary or his guardian.

The Støren woman is wearing a hat with Veer on it to make sure she doesn't have to look at her face. Speaking of the Duke's people, I'm sure they've already refused the Inquisitor to dress in the Inquisition's seat.

His name is Primiere Støren, according to a prior investigation. She is the eldest daughter of the Duke of Stolen, the heir to the Duke's family at the age of twenty-three. The Støren family is a feminine family, and women have inherited the family for generations.

And even Prime Minister Lowe Blanmayer, called the Royal Brain, was present. For the first time, I saw him in person, but he was a young man with a unique appearance of pure white hair and eyebrows, as called by the synonym "Lord Bai Li".

First, one of the Inquisitors, a man of great age, reads out the materials that would describe his master's information.

"Now, let's begin the trial. The subject was in a position to substantially lead the" White Goat Pavilion "... 100 years ago...?

"I think there's no mistake in what it says. A hundred years ago, I had no name."

"... there's a record of you being called the 'Colorless Snake Man' at the time. A hundred years ago, I founded the Adventurers Guild in King's Landing, and it's been missing ever since."

A hundred years ago, no one was born here. Even if they say they have lived for more than a hundred years, the master remains the appearance of the girl. Unbelievable, everyone present was surprised - but Marquis, Primiere, and Prime Minister Lowe were calm as if they had known beforehand.

"This time, she followed the guild master of the White Goat Pavilion and started several incidents. In order to confirm that fact and decide on the sanctions to be imposed, we ask that you answer all questions without lying."

"Yes, there is no difference."

Master replies indifferently. When the Inquisitor saw me next to him, he turned his attention again to the materials at hand.

"Dick Silver, Guild Master of Silver Bottle Pavilion. You have been involved as one of the Adventurers Guilds in this matter, preventing it from leading to a major incident, and have worked hard to resolve any incidents that have already occurred. We will also consider this. Are you sure?

"Yes, you can treat me as her guardian."

"I see. Okay, let's start the interrogation. Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats."

Master came back to King's Landing three months ago. The White Goat Pavilion Alliance Master is no longer able to secure jobs to keep the current Alliance Adventurers, leaving work to only some of the best Alliances.

As a result, the operation of the Purple, Blue and Green Guilds has recently become impossible, and a large number of unemployed people could be released. There was a choice to leave King's Landing, but I was unable to abandon my long-standing base and leave, and became able to take on a crime-like job - and

"At the request of the Guild Master of the White Goat Pavilion, she created the 'Collar'. It is a magical instrument to subordinate humans or beasts. Already used in some cases, we have actual victims. The Galamdoor Chamber of Commerce used the" collar "to hold veterinarians with veterinary abilities in the form of animals and sell them as rare animals. The number of victims is fifty-three. Half of them have already found that they can be released by removing the collar. The buyer was also involved in the sale of rare animals, so they will be fined."

After the grand Inquisitor reads the charges, the other two young female Inquisitors continue to speak.

"Even if we can release the remaining half, given the psychological suffering of the victim and the length of their unjustified detention, it still seems reasonable to hold them for more than 20 years."

"In addition, in the case of creating, illegally possessing and abetting the use of magic equipment in the King's City, the disposal of the magic equipment in his possession, as well as imprisonment for up to eight years and forced labor will be imposed."

Regarding the case of the Blue Archer Pavilion and others dying their hands in the crime, the guild master of the White Goat Pavilion was responsible, and the master was not held guilty. This is because before Master came, there was evidence that the white goat pavilion had been silent or had introduced work similar to crime.

"Is there a mistake in this fact?

"Yes, definitely."

The master pleaded guilty with no objection and looked straight at him. Now it is certain that you will be punished by the Inquisitors - but...

Prime Minister Lowe and the Duke rise. It was the prime minister who first opened his mouth.

"We are in the middle of a rigorous hearing, but I will make a statement. I, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Albain and the Duke, would like to ask the Inquisitor about this."

"I acknowledge your statement. What do you want to offer, Lord Lowe?

"The Adventurer Alliance has a difficult task ahead. Therefore, I would like you to keep the disposition for her. It has become an agitating way of saying that the King's capital is now in danger."

There is tension in the Inquisition Room over the Prime Minister's remarks. The most upset were the Inquisitors - you never thought they'd cut that story out of the Chancellor.

For now, I'm just watching the conversation. The information that comes in to me does not confirm whether 'it' poses an actual threat - the legend that all citizens have already forgotten about the establishment of this kingdom. I had a hunch that the Prime Minister's story would be linked to it.

"Unprecedented crisis... can it be solved by the Adventurer Alliance?

"To be precise, we need the help of the brave men who succeeded in the demon king crusade... and the high-ranking adventurers. Many adventurers have lost their personal strength compared to average knights. With their help, King's City will not be strange if it turns ash."

"Does that mean... the monster is attacking? Or do you think the neighbors will attack us?

"To put it simply, the former. A sealed underground labyrinth beneath King's Landing. The 2,000-year-old seal is coming to an end."

― ― The legend that was lost from people's memories was not a fiction.

King Alvinas was built on a great hole that sealed the evil. In other words, the first king of Albain became king because he fought against his existence and won.

And the master knows about the time. When she looks at me, she says something. But I didn't say anything now.

"Dick Silver. I would like to ask you, the fifth brave man who once crushed the Devil King, and her who founded the Adventurers Guild, to know that you can't do it."

Prime Minister Lowe lowers his head. Both Marquis and Primiere said in turn that they would follow suit.

"Our Orlando family also fights to protect the King's City. However, as Lord Lowe also said, the most powerful fighters in this king's capital are the Demon King Crusaders and the adventurers who exceed the S rank. What we nobles can do is create an environment where you can fight and prepare rewards."

"His Majesty was also thinking of abandoning this kingdom. However, if a sealed presence emerges on the ground, all of Albain's lands may perish. In that case, we would like to fight the war thoroughly until the end."

Why were they present? Now we know what it means - he and she are the next generation of nobles who will support the future kingdom.

Nor can they intervene in the interrogation. But this time, Master's strength will also be necessary to save King's City - and for that, we will retain the disposition.

"... if that were true. What will happen to King's Landing in the future?

Asked by the grand Inquisitor, Prime Minister Lowe said with a sincere look at me and my master.

"All those who have the power to fight enter the labyrinth beneath the King's City and aim for the deepest. Of course, I can't force it, but I want to ask all Alliance adventurers to help me. You will probably not be able to reach it unless you challenge the Labyrinth, regardless of magic college, knights, aristocracy, or where you belong. Because the underground labyrinth has a hundred stories, and we have to trample it in the shortest possible time."

A 100-storey underground labyrinth. And all those who have the power to fight in the Kingdom of Albain challenge.

If evil remains unleashed on earth, if the Labyrinth's strategy fails, the country dies.

Heavy tensions fill the Inquisition Hall. The two young Inquisitors looked at each other frequently without accepting the Prime Minister's story at all.

"In the shortest possible time, how much time do you have left?

"... Mr. Dick. Do you believe me?

"If there is a labyrinth in the basement of King's Landing and the monsters spring up, we must dive anyway. Apart from authenticity, the adventurer's work includes monster extermination and labyrinth exploration. If it is a formal request, I consider accepting it as an Alliance Master. It's only natural."

The Chancellor was listening to me in silence.

It's like I represent all the guilds in King's Landing, but after all, now that the control of the White Goat Pavilion has collapsed, the guild has to be regrouped.

However, if there is an urgent need to attack the underground labyrinth of King's Landing, the reorganization will be completed after the work.

"I have been delegated authority on this matter by His Majesty the King. As for the Knights, Cody has full powers. These are the representatives of the nobles, and the head of the church is Lord Grenadine. Decisions on this occasion will shape the fate of the country in the future."

"... Cody. I still think you're the leader of" We ". I think I can fight, but what do we do?

When asked, Cody stood up and said in a polite voice.

"I became a Knight Commander to defend the kingdom. I'm just doing my job."

"... thank you. I am the prime minister, but I am a civilian and have no power to fight. But I want you to do your best to support your labyrinth."

"Thank you for doing that. It would be helpful if you could take into account your achievements after this matter is over. And I will release the sold beasts responsibly in my guild."

"... Dee-kun"

Already on my network, I've identified those who did business with the Galamdoor Chamber of Commerce. All we have to do is send in Alliance members to free them.

We have to make amends for each and every one of them, but that's after we've protected the King's City. Master must fight, as long as you listen to the Prime Minister, the Labyrinth will be so harsh.

"... this is the first interrogation of its kind. I didn't expect you to suspend your sentence after confirming your guilt."

The Epic Inquisitor wipes his forehead with a handkerchief. When the King's capital was in danger of survival, his face turned pale and he was unable to remain calm.

Cody looks at me and nods. Mr. Grenadine nodded forcefully with the same. Monks and soldiers belonging to the Church will make a great contribution to the Labyrinth.

And so are we. Then it was time to regroup the Demon King Crusaders and dive into the Labyrinth - into the forgotten depths just below the King's Capital, which had lived forever.