Until I, A Fallen Nobleman, Was Called the Great Sage With My Hazure Skill “Super Jack-of-All-Trades

“I’ve brought her.”

“Good word. You may leave.”

“Wha-, but ……”

“My daughter and I have not seen each other in many years, may we not be alone?”

The soldier who was leading the way saluted and stepped back.

Verna and the King locked eyes in the silent audience hall. The first one to speak up was the King.

“…… It’s been a long time, Verna. I never thought I’d find you. Have you been well?”

“Yes. It’s been ten years since then. I’m glad to see that the king has not changed.”

“……”

The king is unhappy that he is not called “father”. However, Verna continued to talk.

“So what do you want with me, the daughter of a mistress? I’m grateful to you for letting me go back then, but I’d rather you left me, a commoner’s child, alone ……”

“Hmmm …… that manner of speaking, you’re beginning to sound a lot like Leila …… Why were you so close …… Why did we find you now ……! If not now ……!”

Bam! He was banging on the elbow of his chair and shouting angrily at no one in particular. The king, Frederick-Luitzar, clenched his teeth with a pained look in front of Verna. The father who let her go was acting strangely, and Verna inquired with a furrowed brow.

“What has happened to you? By the looks of it, I’m assuming you’re unwilling for me to return ……?”

“You’re right. Why do you think I let you go from my father’s hands for. It’s because you’re Clary’s daughter and she loves you.”

“…… Mom.”

“I’m sorry about Clary ……”

Verna continued as Frederick lowered his eyes.

“What about her?”

“Lucera is fine. Your sister too.”

“…… So, can you tell me why you called me?”

The moment she heard about Lucera and her sister, a rare look of hate appeared on his face and he went on with his business. Frederick bent his mouth into a frown before saying.

“Do you remember that there is a mine north of here?”

“Yes.”

“In fact, a month ago, when we were mining, we received a report that we had dug up a stone that we had never seen before. I didn’t particularly care for it, and if the ore is valuable, it could be good for our finances. …… but it wasn’t a stone.”

“……? It’s a mine, but it’s not stone. ……? What do you mean ……?”

Then, Frederick put something in his palm and showed it to Verna. She approached fearfully and picked it up.

“This is …… a dragon scale!? Don’t tell me!?”

“It’s true …… We’ve awakened a dragon that was supposedly sealed away. It seems that the dragon has a grudge against humans, and it was also intelligent. And it made demands.”

“……”

Verna’s eyes were downcast, as if she hadn’t heard enough. It reminds me of a story I used to hear in the olden days, in fairy tales.

“…… Sacrifice, right?”

“…… Yes. He wants us to give this country’s princess.”

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“……”

“Lars, don’t eat your food while you’re thinking or you’ll choke.”

“Oh, yeah. …… Hot!?”

I put the stew in my mouth and the hot carrots hit my tongue, so I hurriedly drank some water. Then my dad chuckles and says to me.

“Are you worried about Verna-san? I’m worried about her, too.”

“As I thought, you noticed.”

“Well, you and Dedite have a gloomy look on your faces, after all. We were surprised, too. We’ve been going back and forth between our houses for five years now, and for her to be kidnapped ……”

“I wonder what the hell is going on here …… Even If she was a princess, she was neglected for a long time. But I can’t believe, after such a long time ……”

My mother and Nina also dropped their gaze and laughed with troubled faces. I’m sure my mom is quite worried inside, especially since she’s been around as much as I have, with the medicinal herbs and talking friends.

As I let out a sigh, Dad asked me with a stern look on his face.

“…… Lars, do you want to go look for her?”

“What? Well, yes, I do …… But I don’t want to get my dad in trouble if we get into trouble with a neighboring country.”

My dad also groaned when he found out that Verna might be a princess. Even if he wasn’t the lord, there was a good chance that he would be held responsible for something. It’s not a good idea to suddenly destroy the peaceful life that we have.

…… But Verna-sensei is like family to me, so I’ve been thinking about what I can do to help.

My dad’s eyes widened for a moment, and then he started laughing out loud.

“Hahahaha! Lars has grown up a bit since then, hasn’t he? Not so long ago he would have run off without a word to us.”

“That’s because I couldn’t tolerate Brao at that time ……”

“It’s a different situation, for sure …… If you want to go, you can go.”

“!?”

“Dad ……?”

My brother and I kicked our chairs and stood up at his words.

“I’ll allow it if you’re with Tigre-sensei. And, you just need to go over there and check on Verna-san. If you can promise that you won’t defy the king, then go! That man has been watching over us and Lars for a long time. I was hoping you could tell me about Brao, though. I have every right to be worried about your family.”

“Dad ……. All right, I won’t do anything rash. Are you sure you want me to go alone?”

“You wouldn’t let the kids go alone, would you? I’ll go. If she’s having a bad time, I have to help my friend.”

Mom’s coming with me!? I didn’t think it was possible, but he seemed to want to.

“I’d love to go, but I’ve got some business to attend to. I’ll see if there’s anything else I can do. I’ll leave you to it, okay?”

“Okay, Dad! Lars, I’m coming with you this time!”

“Yeah, I’m counting on you, brother.”

I didn’t expect this member, but my mom, my brother, and I were going. She might not be here …… but I was feeling a little nervous thinking that she was in trouble.

And then–

“…… I’m sorry. I’ll guarantee their safety.”

“The carriage is ours, but you can use it. I’m sorry, but take care of the kids and Marianne. Be careful and don’t be reckless, okay”

“If anything happens, my heart will stop beating, after all!”

My father and Nina saw us off and drove the carriage out of town. Tigre-sensei was in charge, and we sat in the back of the covered wagon. He had brought a large box with him, including a sword, but I wonder what is it?

“The town is far away now. I left without saying anything to Nora, but I didn’t want to involve her.”

“Yeah. It’s okay if brother wants to remain, though?”

“I’m teacher’s student too, you know. I’ve been her student for a long time. It’s like the uproar last time, but I can’t let Lars be the only one who pushes himself.”

My brother said thankfully, and I smiled. He also has a strong sense of justice, so it’s natural for him to think so. Just as I was thinking this, I saw a carriage chasing us from behind at a high rate of speed. What’s with that carriage? It looks like they’re in a hurry. ……?

I-It’s so hot …… Please be careful not to get heat stroke, everyone ……

Thank you for reading!

[Afterword Theater]

“It’s really hot ……”

It’s supposed to rain tomorrow, so it might get cooler.

“If it doesn’t rain halfway through ……”