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

16 – Isabelle’s apology

“Wait a moment, hero Faust.”

Like a dead tree, a weak old man who was about to collapse at any moment squeezed through the crowd and jumped out. Until she was kicked out by Carlos, it was Bonita de Aurelia, who had lived in this palace for a thousand years. Everyone who worked in the palace had at least once encountered this old woman face to face.

“I am a poor old man named Bonita. There is something I want to say to the new hero.”

“? what?”

“It is inappropriate to reveal the identity of the thesis thief here in the palace. 3 of them are telling the truth and maybe only one is a liar. From what I’ve heard, there are only people who have plausible excuses and have suspicious points. Are you going to interrogate them one by one in this place where all the distinguished guests from home and abroad are gathered? You don’t have to. Aren’t there some things from the past that are embarrassing to talk about?”

“Then you guys leave the palace.”

“If the hero orders it, of course it should. But are you really going to put an end to everything here? Everyone witnessed the power of the warrior just by turning the king into a mere stable. In fact, no one will be able to stand against the warrior anymore. The people who sent the ugly letter to Faust in the first place were also the former hero Lucy… So, did you say Kwak Dong-soo? It was because of fear of him. Now, that fear will be dedicated to Faust.”

“It’s a very clearing flow. I heard that he is the oldest living person, and his speech is worth his age.”

“Don’t you have the power to leave us harmless for now, and then, if you change your mind, always reap your blessing and turn the world into darkness?”

It wasn’t too difficult. It’s just a job that happens automatically when I make up my mind that I don’t want to give a blessing.

“Also, I heard that the great sage recommended you to become a professor at the academy.”

“therefore?”

“In that case, I think it would be faster to find the culprit at the academy than here. Isn’t the academy the place where the crime took place in the first place?”

academy.

On Earth, I was a graduate student aspiring to become a professor. I thought it was the best job in the world to be able to stand in a church, teach students, and study what I wanted to the fullest while receiving research funding.

Even after being summoned to the continent of Pangea, my interests did not change.

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Rather, I was attracted to the academy even more in the sense of exploring this world full of unknowns.

Because from before, I was driven by a desire for knowledge rather than lust for money or sexual desire. Aside from the purpose of revenge, reinstatement at the academy was one of my wishes.

I even got a promise from the great sage to cooperate in finding the culprit who stole the thesis.

“We are grateful just for the fact that the hero lives somewhere in this world. Please do what the warrior wants.”

“Hoo… Is it okay not to form a party and go on an expedition when you are known as a warrior?”

“I have shame. I don’t even want it that far. But, speaking of which, does the hero have any party members on his mind?”

Serena flinched and leaped forward. He awkwardly raises his hand to appeal to his existence… You’re not even on the list of candidates.

“I’m thinking of putting Mischa Greenwood as the elf in my party.”

“I see. If it’s that girl… Personality aside, there is no doubt about his skills. Among the elves living in Aurelia, their skills are probably the strongest.”

“Character? How is Misha’s personality?”

“master! You don’t have to listen to that sloppy guy!”

Somehow, it seems like Bonita and Misha know each other.

I couldn’t stand the question and asked about the relationship between the two.

“We fought over the same man a thousand years ago.”

“If Master hears it, don’t say things that will misunderstand you. As a queen, I fought for elven supremacy.”

“what? Mischa Were you the queen?”

“Now I am the master’s disciple!”

Hearing his ice-cold voice in a completely different tone than when he was dealing with me, I roughly expected how he treated his subordinates when he was a queen.

If Misha was the queen of the elves, the secret to living for over a thousand years and the secret of her overwhelming magic would be understandable. I expected it, but it was not an ordinary bloodline.

“I don’t have any party members in mind other than Misha. There might be vacancies in the future, and you might meet someone worthwhile at the academy. However, I have no intention of fighting the demon king for the sake of mankind.”

“As I said before, we thank you for just existing. Please do as you wish. but… ”

“But, what is it?”

“Carlos has left the stable and the throne is currently empty. A country desperately needs a ruler. What should I do? If you don’t get your recognition, no one will follow anyone who ascends the throne.”

“Ah, yes. It doesn’t matter anyway… whether you sit down.”

“… Yes? Would it be okay if I ask why?”

“first. You didn’t send me an abusive letter. Second, since you are of royal blood, you must have the right to act as regent. Thirdly, while I was cleaning up horse manure from the stable, I felt sorry for you because you were also driven out to the suburbs and living lonely in a cabin. This is why. Do you understand?’

“Hoo… This is a picture of an old man who got ahead in his old age. Although I was born as a princess, I never dreamed of becoming a throne because I had ten older brothers. Oh, there is someone who comes to mind when you say princess… Isabelle.”

Bonita looked me in the eye and said.

“May I go and see if that poor, stupid, ignorant princess is still alive?”

“Don’t go round and round. I want to save the conclusion, that’s it. As I said beforehand, I have no intention of helping.”

“Don’t worry. With the return of the hero, the magicians and soldiers’ weapons have regained their strength, so we’re thinking of trying it out ourselves. I am just saying this because I am concerned that the act of rescuing Isabelle will offend the hero.”

“Have Isabelle write a letter of apology to me. Then I will allow the rescue operation.”

“Thank you for your generosity.”

Bonita bowed politely.

I asked for a wagon and packed my belongings from the mud house I built myself. I felt a little sentimental thinking that I would never come back to such a crappy house.

The people on the carriage were me and Misha.

And all of Kwak Dong-soo’s party members except for Tiffania.

“Faust. Can I assume that I joined your party too? right?”

“Don’t be silly, Serena. You guys are just being taken away to make sure they don’t escape until it’s clear who the culprit is.”

“… If it turns out I didn’t steal, will I forgive you?”

Looking at that expectant face, Serena really seems to think she’s not the culprit, but just in case. It could be method acting with all your might.

Even if it’s not Serena, there are actually many people who are suspicious.

“I heard there are so many rare magic items in the academy. Can I steal it?”

The same goes for Dyna, the phantom thief who openly talks about stealing even though he clearly knows why I am angry.

“I don’t want to go to the academy. My head breaks just thinking about studying. It’s best to just live comfortably and wield a knife.”

Alice, who is trying to get out of the procession, is also suspicious of her true intentions. He makes an excuse to study, but it might be just that he is trying to run away from me.

“… … … By the way, even if you go to the academy, how are you going to find out who the culprit is? Faust?”

Saint Beatrice also behaves suspiciously, too.

“Are you sure you want to torture us?”

“huh… i’m a jisung There are smarter ways.”

“I really want to know what it is.”

“I heard some interesting news from the great sage. Do you know where Tiffania is and what she is doing right now?”

“… ? Don’t you know? We’ve been out of contact for a long time. But what about Tiffania?”

“what… it’s okay. tell me later All I can say now is that the culprit may think that if he keeps his mouth shut, he won’t get caught, but there is a way to find out anyway. However, that method cannot be used now. That’s why I plan to detain you guys at the academy for now. Of course, if you say you don’t like it and run away, the thief will judge you to do it yourself. Do you understand me?”

““… … … … … … ””

Like it or not. If I refused to go to the academy, I would be accused of being a thief, so in the end everyone followed me to the academy.

When the carriage passed the front gate of the academy, all the faculty and students, led by the great sage, came out to meet them. The intention to please me is clear.

“Welcome, Faust! Congratulations on your inauguration as a full professor at the Academy. Come on, get off the wagon. I’ve prepared a special office for you. It’s bigger than my office and has better facilities.”

“That doesn’t matter anyway. Wasn’t there any contact from Tiffania other than that?”

“Well… That thing is still there. I just received a letter from a person named Isabelle. The crooked handwriting makes it look like it was written while shaking. You should read it.”

It didn’t even take that long from the palace to the academy, but the letter had already arrived. It seems that the soy sauce was burnt for a while.

I was briefly introduced to the office where I would be staying and opened the stationery on the desk.

—Dear Faust.

Hello Faust. I heard that you were inaugurated as a warrior. As a princess, no, as a commoner, I feel infinite joy. Right now I’m stuck in the Dragon’s Lair. Because food and water were not prepared, the hellish days of having to eat insects or quench my thirst with my own urine continue. I am bitterly reflecting on all the rudeness I have committed against the hero here, and I am determined and determined not to do such a thing again if given another chance to return to the human world. Please be kind to Faust.

—Correspondent Isabelle.

I was tired of thinking about how to reply, so I just fell asleep.

Starting tomorrow, a new life as an academy professor awaits.