Is It Bad That the Main Character’s a Roleplayer? - Chapter 189

Episode 189: There may be some left (5)

[There is one more thing. [One more thing…]

Feeling the death of his parents, the boy, who was about to become an adult, trembled in his body hidden among the tree roots and bushes. The voices I heard were gradually getting closer.

[…You damned brat!]

Then just for a moment. The voice was full of anger.

[Are you still struggling…!]

There is only one voice coming from around me, but I can no longer feel the presence of any living people. It was angry at something.

“Do you think I’ll lose?”

Then the voice changed.

[Ha, then how dare a brat like you beat me…]

No. It was the same voice.

“No more.”

It was someone else.

“No more…”

Someone else…

“No more killing people…”

Someone else…?

[Okay.]

At that moment, the tree under which the boy was hiding broke and fire erupted everywhere. It was black… a very black flame.

It was so black that it felt like night.

* * *

“The only answer to the devil is to kill him.”

The moment Deathbringer heard those words, he realized.

This bastard is not a bastard who can understand the plague. This means that even if you hit him directly in the eyeball, he won’t be able to trust you or be suspicious.

“It’s going to spin, really.”

But that doesn’t mean I can’t understand that feeling. If his parents died like that—he doesn’t have any parents, so he’ll have to replace it with Emmet and imagine—who wouldn’t be sick of that suspicious disease?

However, such circumstances do not give me the right to criticize the devil knight.

The Deathbringer only became irritated in a situation where neither side had the power to retreat.

“It’s not wrong.”

“…!”

“…Sir.”

“It is true that the devil cannot be reformed and that he is more vicious than you can imagine.”

At that moment, the Inquisitor appeared. It was a helper who came from outside.

“Isn’t this a world where there are devils who masquerade as weak people, such as children or the elderly, to trap people, and devils who appear in the form of lovers or family members and possess people? “It is rare and its power itself is weak, so it is not treated as a high-ranking devil.”

I don’t know how she found out. But the timing itself was good. Deathbringer suppressed his surprise and gave her a seat.

“But brother, the demon knight is not a demon. Therefore, it does not fit all the examples you mentioned.”

“Sir, your faith is….”

“Brother.”

The person with the lamp attached to his belt gently lowered his eyes.

“If he was truly the devil, I wouldn’t be standing here. “Because he is stronger than me.”

It was a somewhat bitter admission.

“Sir, why do you say such things…!”

“So he is not the devil. “It’s paradoxical, but it is.”

“…How do I know they’re targeting the hero!”

The Inquisitor blinked at the interrogator’s shout. “You’re kidding, right?” Deathbringer also asked without realizing it. It was a somewhat reflexive question.

“Brother, I am still an ignorant person, but in my opinion, I don’t think that a demon stronger than me would endure discomfort and join me on this journey.”

“that!”

“He even lost blood several times due to his divine power, and when he arrived in the city, he had to stay in the temple and was also sealed…”

Anyway, instead of being sarcastic like that, the Inquisitor folded his hands and found a justifiable reason. If the Demon Knight was truly a demon, these were things that there was no need to endure at all.

“But…”

“Brother.”

Nevertheless, objections arise. It’s a bit hard to say this, but he was very similar to the demon knight. Because he also has a tendency to deny the truth that he doesn’t want to accept.

“You know the truth. “Except for Magi… His actions are flawless.”

“….”

Just like that. Is that what everyone who loses a piece of their life does?

Deathbringer grumbled inwardly without even thinking about his appearance. Of course, I didn’t drag it out for long because it would be like gossiping about the devil knight.

“Look on the inside, not the outside. If you do this, you will be able to see how worthy of respect he is.”

“I… I don’t know.”

“I was like that at first too. But after I let go of my ego and prejudice, I began to see something broader. “I’m sure you can do the same, brother.”

“But but if he isn’t the devil, why did he mess with my family?”

“…yes?”

ah. that.

“Did the demon knight harm your family?”

“…Not for you. However, among all these people, it is said that he visited and spent time with my family. Even though they may be meeting each other for the first time and have no special relationship! Is there really no meaning to it?”

That… it’s definitely hard to call it a coincidence. Even Deathbringer, who knew the Demon Knight, had momentary doubts.

“Tell me, Mr. Vicar. Is it really a coincidence…!”

However, the demon knight probably did not intend to harm the interrogator’s family.

The Demon Knight is a person who has sworn revenge due to the loss of his family, and there is no way such a person would target someone else’s family.

So that much is certain. Probably yes.

“Wait a minute…”

At that time, the Inquisitor with a bewildered face came close to him.

“What do you think? “I can’t think of anything to reply…!”

It was a request for help from a foolish teacher.

“Of course the devil knight didn’t meet me for that reason, but…!”

“…I do not know either.”

The problem is that he doesn’t know either. If I knew, I would have already countered.

“Then what should I do? “It really can’t be a coincidence!”

“well. To me, it seems more likely that it was a coincidence that beat the odds in the billions.”

After all, what did the devil knight know when he went to visit? It’s a crazy statement, but it would still be true even if the devil in the Devil Knight had moved.

Just by looking at you, you are ○○○’s flesh and blood! Unless you can do it, it is difficult for a demon or a demon knight to visit the interrogator’s family.

“Or… the child came to me first.”

Rather, it is more likely this way.

Because they don’t have armor, they are often mistaken for adventurers, but aren’t there quite a few people who mistake demon knights for real knights?

Also, I don’t know if he’s an adult, but he’s very kind to children… If the child who came to me thinking he was a knight wanted to see the sword, I could have let him see it. It wasn’t impossible at all.

“kid? “What kid?”

“No.”

However, instead of explaining all this, Deathbringer insisted on silence.

Because if you ask him why he knows information that wasn’t just brought up in the conversation, then you’ll be in trouble. Maybe respect your personal life! You might get hit on the head with a shield while doing this.

After all, it’s better to keep your mouth shut.

“Sir?”

“Oh that!”

The interrogator’s patience showed its end. The Inquisitor rolled his eyes and then shouted.

“Then let’s go ask! “If you ask whether it’s a coincidence or not, you’ll get a clear answer!”

It was an unexpectedly wise answer. Except you have to find a place for the demon knight to stay and disturb his sleep at night.

“…Isn’t it obvious that he will deny it?”

“Still, there is a difference between not asking and trying to get a false answer. “Isn’t that right?”

Saenim seems to quite like the answer he came up with on his own. I pushed ahead.

Well, it wasn’t bad. Even in Deathbringer’s opinion, there was no better answer than this.

“then Let’s go!”

“…Do you know where it is?”

“Doesn’t the Interrogator know this?”

“…I don’t know.”

Especially since if you do well, you might not be able to find it overnight.

“It’s not a grand march of idiots… There are only a few inns where you can leave your horse. “You can find it based on that.”

“oh!”

“I see… I actually had a horse with me.”

But if that happens, he won’t get enough sleep.

Deathbringer cooperated with a sigh. Is it because of the existence of the Inquisitor? It’s a bonus that the interrogator has become calmer.

I guess that means the hero’s authority is that high, but… it was something that made me angry. His words did not fall on deaf ears.

“Why is your expression like that?”

“Then it has to be good, right? It’s really annoying….”

“Hmm….”

“More than that, Saennim, how did you find out about it?”

“ah. That’s thanks to Berserk’s recommendation. “I heard you were following Interrogator Daniel on the way back from training.”

“Oh…”

“Wait, you followed me for a moment?”

“okay! right! Why did you follow in your brother’s footsteps?!”

“…No, that’s it.”

However, Deathbringer’s anger cooled down quickly. Now was not the time for him to get angry.

* * *

I organized my inventory with the commotion of the bar as background music.

Items that you don’t need to take out often or that are difficult to take out of your waistband are placed in the bracelet-shaped inventory, and small items that you don’t need to take out often are placed in the leg bag inventory.

“They said the lunch box would be ready tomorrow. Drinking water, Frederick, snacks, salt, willow leaves, and again…”

In addition, the leg bag inventory requires a bit of Tetris to look good and be easy to find.

I sat on the floor of the inn and stacked the newly replenished items, putting them back and forth.

“Ah, heated stone.”

Meanwhile, I remembered something I missed. It wasn’t an urgent matter. As long as I don’t forget it tomorrow, I have plenty of time to make it.

“Write it. “I always think of things like this only after I’m on the road.”

Nothing else comes to mind. I lowered my eyebrows at the subtle feeling I always get when packing my luggage.

There was no other solution.

“Phew.”

Still, after coming to this city, I don’t think I need anything more here. I put all my luggage in and took off my clothes.

The clothes I was wearing now did not have an automatic washing function, so I had to shake them off if they got dirty.

Slurp.

Then, after lying down on the bed, he slowly untied his shoelaces and tied them again.

“Is it true that you are staying here?”

“They said the owner is here.”

A guest has arrived.

“But it’s okay to visit like this…”

Suddenly.

“Oh.”

I don’t know how these guys found me. With the Deathbringer by my side, I don’t want to worry any more. I have time in the information guild, but I can’t find anyone who stands out like me.

“Demon knight! Sorry for staying up late! “I wanted to come see you because something urgent happened!”

But I’m curious as to why you came. I looked at everyone who came with a distorted expression.

The Inquisitor and the Deathbringer are seeing their faces for the first time… not. I feel like I’ve seen this somewhere… Ah. Is this the Heretic Questioner we fought earlier during the day?

“Business.”

“The words are too short─.”

“Uh huh.”

I’m a bit curious as to why the last person is here, but I don’t really want to ask.

So I stared at the person who first spoke. Even though he said it was urgent, his expression wasn’t bad, which made me even more curious about the situation.

“That demon knight.”

Suddenly, it occurred to me that it had been a long time since I had talked to them, and then I just passed out. It wasn’t a very important thought.

“Today… have you ever visited a civilian’s home?”

If there’s anything important, it’s how they know that.

“For your information, I am not saying there is any reason to tell you! “I’m asking for a reason other than the issue of the group!”

In the meantime, before I could say anything, Deathbringer attacked me. Thanks to this, the valley between my eyebrows became narrower.

“there is.”

But why is this important? I quickly shook my head.

Did something happen in that house…?

“Do you know each other?”

I chose my words amidst concern for the family and conflict over whether I should report every detail of this.

“please. If it weren’t for the Inquisitor who quickly added, “This is important,” I probably would have gotten irritated.

The generous concept will only last this long.

“…I do not know. Are you done?”

“Coincidence is nothing─.”

“Uh huh. “After hearing everything, you decided to come forward.”

“Is that true? “Are we really strangers?”

But I won’t tolerate number 3.

I had not committed a crime and there was no reason for me to be interrogated without even explaining the circumstances.

“It’s very polite of you to come to me without any explanation and give me an answer to a topic you just brushed off as important.”

“Oh, that’s… sorry! “Your habits when interrogating…!”

“I won’t listen to excuses. If you don’t want to give a good reason, get out of there. “It would be extremely unpleasant for you to find out my schedule on your own.”

I pulled my body back slightly and strengthened my hand to close the door I had opened.

widely!

What stopped it was the hand of the gray-haired Heretic Questioner. The burning eyes break through the Deathbringer’s restraint and reach me.

“No, you will have to explain. “The reason I met my family!”

It was a bit unexpected.

When did I meet your family?

“The crazy power is so strong…!”

“Brother, you are excited! Please don’t misunderstand the devil knight. “This is not intended to be hostile…!”

“Tell me now! “What were you planning on doing when you met my family?”

“Says things that aren’t worth listening to…”

Then wait a moment. One thought crossed my mind.

…Didn’t you say that the cousin of the kid you met earlier was a Heretic Questioner?

“As expected, you are the devil—!”

Is this how it goes?

“Brother!”

“Hey!”

I was speechless at this unexpected and truly crazy coincidence. Is it like this…?

“Is the Demon Knight really not acquainted with Interrogator Daniel’s family? If there is a reason why we met even though we don’t know each other, can you please tell us? This is to clear up any misunderstandings. please.”

That’s right. I have to tell you this. If there is a misunderstanding like this, it’s right to tell them… Even if it were me, I would tell them because I would be embarrassed if I said that the person I had a fight with during the day went to see my family…

How do I say this? I was crying on the street, and a little child came up to me while I was crying, and how could it be that the little child happened to be the Heretic Inquisitor’s cousin?…

“It’s a coincidence that the Demon Knight… is that right?”

I recalled the thoughts I had at my child’s house. I looked back at the sentence, ‘Even if the word gets to the Heretic Questioner, will it really reach the warrior party?’

“Demon knight?”

“…It’s a coincidence.”

I never thought that was a flag. Damn it!