I’m a Hero, but I Gave Up Saving the World

12 – Isn’t a thirsty person digging a well?

It’s been less than a week since they faced a life without a hero, but the people of Aurelia were already complaining of discomfort.

As the amount of mana in the air decreased, each system that returned to magic caused a malfunction. Automatic torches, which were supposed to illuminate the streets at night, became useless because their firepower was weaker than that of candles. Thanks to this, people who wander around at night have disappeared these days. It was because I was afraid of the dark darkness, where no one would know even if someone stabbed me with a knife and ran away.

The disappearance of tea stalls and the frequent flight of demons in the air also contributed greatly to the decline in the quality of life. I couldn’t sleep well because I was still anxious about the massive invasion, but the gargoyles roamed the sky all night and let out ominous cries.

In one case, the soldiers who had to fight against the demons did not have faith. No, in the first place, they got caught in a strange tree and turned into mummies, so the defense power of the capital city was horribly weakened to the extent that ordinary residents could easily see it.

Still, there is still hope as long as the interception systems installed throughout the country work properly, but the pitfall is that the hero must lift the holy sword to function normally.

The people of Aurelia desperately hoped that Faust would become a hero with one heart.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t be strange if any calamity befell them in the future.

Older people say that there has never been a time when public sentiment was as vicious as it is today.

In light of past history, there are also opinions that there is nothing strange when a coup takes place.

The king’s speed will be burning quite a bit. It is still unknown whether the princess kidnapped by the dragon is alive or dead.

Without the princess, the lineage of the royal family is eventually cut off and the dynasty is over. Isabelle’s existence was precious to the king not just because she was a family member. The successor is also an important political tool that strengthens the royal authority.

In other words, the current king, with Isabelle kidnapped and failed to invite warriors, was in a more dangerous situation than ever.

——When everyone was worried about what would happen to this world in the future, Faust, who had left for the academy, returned and declared that he would accept the appointment as a hero.

“master. Why did you suddenly change your mind? Did you decide to forgive humans?”

“No way. This is all part of revenge.”

“Well… I don’t know, but Misha is on the owner’s side unconditionally!”

I accompanied Misha as an escort and headed for the palace.

At the royal palace, as I requested in advance, the members of the party Kwak Dong-soo formed were waiting in advance. I saw Serena, her head down and restless. The saintess Beatrice, the thief Dyna, and the knight Alice all showed up side by side, but the figure of the elf Tiffania was nowhere to be seen.

“I’m sorry, Faust. I couldn’t reach Tiffania… Please don’t be angry.”

“it’s okay. I heard from the great sage where that elf is now and what he is doing.”

“what? Then tell me the location. Go get it right away.”

“I would have said yes.”

“Large. Guwain said it because he didn’t want you to change your mind when he said there were no elves.”

The king’s attitude has become much more polite than before. His prestige has not softened, and he even looks servile. To come out in such a low-key way, it must have been a lot of stress from facing various threats.

Well, it’s self-employed.

“Anyway, since he said he was willing to accept the fate of the hero, the wine was relieved. Now, let’s officially hold the ceremony.”

“Before that, there is something I want to ask you.”

The impatient king was about to get straight to the point, so I stopped him.

The palace was full of people flocking to watch the appointing ceremony.

The birth of a new hero is a major event.

It was natural to want to witness the scene of history with your own eyes.

On the other hand, there seemed to be some people who came to check whether Faust, who had refused to be appointed as a hero, had really changed his mind.

Maybe that’s why when I cut off the king’s words, a chain reaction of flinching and surprise occurred, and the atmosphere became tense.

In fact, their lifelines were as if I were holding them.

As long as they live in the capital, they are people who belong to the upper class. Among them, these people who have entered the palace are influential people who use their prestige. Maybe life is fun and I never want to die.

Originally, when a revolution occurs and the world turns upside down, the most dangerous thing is vested interests like these guys.

Therefore, they must be the ones who earnestly wish for me to become a warrior.

“… … … … … .”

I deliberately took a break and walked slowly around the corridor with my hands behind my back. People watched me with anxious expressions, and even the king did not dare to open his mouth.

It was a lot of fun to see the expressions on the faces of people who were appalled and sweating at each and every one of my trivial movements. Most of these people have sent me hate letters.

In particular, the members of the warrior party, including Serena, had an insect-bitten expression.

“Fah, Faust. Why? Anything upsetting… ”

“＜Faust. I heard that you do nothing but clean up horse manure, but don’t you feel ashamed as a man? Look at the hero Lucy von Letlea. How brave are you? Didn’t you see your friends and think that you shouldn’t live like this? If you are a man too, please live your life upright＞”

“… … … … … … .”

When I took out the letter I had specially kept and read it aloud, the king broke into a cold sweat like rain. This was the letter Kwak Dong-soo sent to me from the king before he died.

“Wow, this is really prestigious. Each sentence is engraved in my heart and I cannot forget it. What do you think of the King? Wouldn’t the burden of being a warrior be too heavy for me to clean up horse manure?”

“… greatness. Uh hmm!”

You can’t just let it pass by coughing.

“That, that’s… The previous hero was so hard on himself that he had no choice but to write something that was not in his heart. I hope you will understand the plight of Gwain.”

“Hasn’t he usually ignored me for things like that? Not only the King, but most of the people gathered here.”

““… … … … .””

“Are you going to blame everything on Kwak Dong-soo? Didn’t you do anything wrong?”

Then it is.

It’s finally here… Those are the expressions. All.

If you’re naive enough to think that the ceremony will go smoothly like this, you’re an idiot.

I’d be sad if I skipped the sad revenge play.

It is said that the king stands at the pinnacle of the kingdom, but now my momentum is stronger. The fate of the king was determined by my decision.

“Chemm! big! Well, of course, I can’t say there’s no fault in the wine. Yes, I apologize, Faust. The hardships you must have received… I also deeply sympathize with Jim.”

“Empathy is bullshit. You, sitting in that high seat and just comfortably giving orders, do you sympathize with my heart? You’re talking shit.”

“… Par, Faust. This is a palace.”

“therefore? whatever? Are you telling me to be careful with my words? If you keep doing this, even the dusty heart that tried to become a hero will disappear. hahahaha let’s just throw it all away I’m going to go down to the countryside and do some farming, so you guys find a man of good speech and make him a warrior. Enough then.”

“Now, hold on a minute, Faust!”

“Fuck me.”

“No really! Please wait patiently!!”

“Let’s go Misha. Do you know of any country land that is good for farming?”

“Misha will look for you!”

With nothing to regret, I took Misha and walked out of the palace. Everyone started to mumble with anxious eyes.

“What about this? I wondered if there was a hero at last… ”

“I couldn’t sleep for a week because of the gargoyles. I can’t last one more day.”

“It’s no joke that the soldiers complained that they got into trouble for attacking the elves because of the king.”

“Why does His Majesty the King mess things up by pointing out the way he speaks?”

“Whoa… Now this country is also over. Either emigrate or change the top of the head.”

Perhaps feeling threatened by public opinion, the king lifted his heavy buttocks and jumped with tabi. In the middle, I tripped on my own feet on the stairs and suffered a serious fall and injury, but I dragged my injured leg along and finally stopped by grabbing my elbow.

“Look, Faust. I don’t mean that. what I’m saying is… Unlike Lucy von Letlea, aren’t you a well-educated person full of culture? I presumptuously came forward because I thought there might be some elegant way of speaking that would suit you. Please forgive me.”

“Oh, why is this? let go of your hand Let’s not be ugly.”

“No really… Think again. It is difficult for us to last even a day without our warriors. I desperately need your help.”

“I’m annoyed, man. Why are you so sloppy?”

Do you suffocate?

It was the first word the king had heard since he was born. Everyone regards having an audience with the king as a lifelong honor, but to be so sloppy… What a mess!

The nobles of Aurelia have a tradition of meeting the king on their 20th birthday. It is believed that a true nobility can only be recognized by formally meeting the king and becoming an adult.

Countless times, I saw the children of famous and powerful families in their own way, craving for the slightest glance or touch from the king, giving them all kinds of fawning.

Bourgeois, not nobles, were even worse. It was to the point where it was annoying to mobilize Jae-rong and flattery to somehow get the king to know his name.

The king is the one that everyone wants to meet, to have contact with, and to show off their friendship with.

By the way, do you get dirty? Is that what you say to the king now?

I just couldn’t believe it.

It was almost a culture shock.

At the moment, he wanted to pour out curses on his heart, but the fire of rebellion that was spreading in the palace recently calmed the king’s fiery pride.

Even now, there must be those who only see opportunities with hawk eyes hiding among the onlookers.

You shouldn’t give them excuses.

The fact that he was definitely abandoned by the warrior becomes a practical justification for impeachment.

“Boo, please take your anger out and forgive us.”

“Forgive me? Are you short?”

“… Do you want me to say something respectful to you?”

“Isn’t that a thirsty person digging a well? It’s not like getting down on your knees… If you don’t mind, let go of this hand I have nothing to regret.”

“… … … … ”

“The owner says to let go, so let go quickly.”

Now even the insignificant elves are ignoring the king.

The elf quietly grabbed the king’s wrist and twisted it.

It was such a huge humiliation.

If even the chancellor touched the jade body, they would be accused of blasphemy and brought to trial. How dare an elf?

Speaking of elves, it is common people’s perception that they are the dirtiest and humblest race, with a lower status than the common people.

For such an elf to twist the king’s wrist.

It was a humiliation that will go down in history. Under normal circumstances, there would be no problem even if the king slit Misha’s head on the spot.

No, rather, it would be a situation where it would be a loss of honor if it was just passed over.

However, Misha belongs to Faust.

Do not touch carelessly. That infuriated the King even more.

“Eh, eh, an elf touching Ji-Jim… Go, go, dare… !!”

“hey!!!”

hey?

The king doubted his ears.

hey?

hey?

I’ve never been called that way.

“Why are you pointing at my pupil? are you crazy really can’t I’m in a bad mood, so I can’t be a hero. I’ll make it clear to the onlookers gathered here! I honestly wanted to become a hero with a big heart for you all, right? But this king kept messing with my temper and changed my mind? Yes, it’s all because of this man. If someone else had been the king, he might have become a hero. Well, I just got the feeling that this is the king.”

The king, whose spine felt chilly, broke out in a weak sweat.