The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 281: The Good For Nothing Bowman

So? What did you visit me for?

Inside a small hut, Egor who has recovered from the crotch pain sips the tea that Sonia poured him.

There was a bottle of alcohol beside him and he tried to reach for it after hes done with the tea but Sonia confiscated it from him.

Thats a no, Ojii-san. You have been drinking for days already right?

AhhI was looking forward to that.

Egors shoulders droop down dejectedly.

It seems that after living together for a while the hierarchy has already been established.

Egor who grew timid shakes his teacup and keeps staring at the tea leaves.

In short, I needed to gather the SS-rank adventurers. I want your cooperation for that.

Come to think of it, there was the talk about an inquiry huh.

It seems that the current council wants the SS-rank adventurers to be under their control.

Fools. I dont mind cooperating with you but I cant do it for free you know. I am busy after all.

Busy?

Hearing that word, I look at Sonia who just confiscated alcohol from him.

Sonia was tiredly shaking her head.

He has only been drinking and partying with everyone you know?

That certainly sounds busy.

Right, Right.

Seeing Egor smiling in a good mood, I and Sonia sighed at the same time.

Seriously, Aneue and the Duke are the problems as well.

Even children can understand what will happen when they give a large amount of alcohol to the dwarves.

So? What do you want in return?

I have something to ask you before that. Do you know where the others are?

I have some places in mind. I think I will search for those places one by one.

I see. But that would be a hassle right. I can tell you where they are.

you know?

I know one for sure. The other two are fifty-fifty though.

Thats plenty enough. Lets hear it.

The one I know for sure is the [Wandering Bow God].

Hes not wandering these days huh..

I drop my shoulders at Sonias retort.

The SS-rank adventurers are assigned nicknames by the Adventurer Guild.

The reason why they gave us a nickname is because it is easier to convey our characteristics to the guild branches all over the continent.

The nickname will always include the nature of our power and our personality.

Thats why the Wandering Bow God should have been wandering somewhere now. Or that was supposed to be the case.

He has his reason to stop right.

Thats right. He is currently in a small town in the north of the Kingdom. The town is famous for the delicious alcohol you see.

I see. Bayeux huh.

Egor nods several times to my answer.

Bayeux is a famous alcohol-producing area that the Kingdom is proud of. Its a paradise for drinkers.

So hes there huh.

The strongest bowman among the adventurers, Jack is resting his heart there. If you go there then buy some alcohol for me as a souvenir. I want an expensive one okay.

I dont mind if you settle with that but.what happened to Jack?

Jack, who has the nickname of the [Wandering Bow God], is someone who basically wanders the continent.

The person himself said that he had something he has to look for but no one knew what it was.

In recent years, his activities have been concentrated on the western part of the continent and any problems within the territory of the Kingdom are basically under Jacks jurisdiction.

What happened to Jack for him to take time out to heal his heart?

Jack is a pitiful man.

Did he lose someone?

I think you can say that too.

Egor cast his eyes down at Sonias question.

He sips his tea and continues after a short pause.

It seems that among all the lovers he made all over the continent, ten of them decided to break up with him..

Thats the worst.SS-rank adventurers are really..

Dont look at me. And dont lump me with them either.

Egor created an atmosphere like he was talking about something serious so I was wondering what happened but he was only dumped huh.

Moreover, from what he said, he still has plenty of lovers left. He should get stabbed by all of them someday.

Thats it. Jack is washing his sorrow away with alcohol right now. He should be easy to find. If you look for someone who spends a lot of money on women and alcohol then you should be able to find him easily.

Good for nothing

He used to be a fine young man. He became an SS-rank adventurer in his early twenties but soon after his wife and daughter ran off on him so he drowned himself in alcohol and women. The irony is that his skill now that he is drowning in alcohol and lovers is much sharper than when he was young.

So personality, behavior, and skills are all separated huh.

I nod to Sonias words.

There is no well-behaved SS-rank adventurer. A strong person is always a little different than a normal person. Elna is a good example.

Theres even a theory that the more difficult your personality is, the stronger you can become.

Well, he was certainly drinking when I first met him after all. From the eyes of an amateur, he would only look like a drunk middle-aged man.

But he is actually strong right?

He is. I didnt see his power when I first met him but on the second time, he offset my ancient magic with his bow and stole my prey.

Even though I wasnt serious, that was still humiliating.

Moreover, it is a violation of etiquette to interfere with others quests.

If I hadnt dealt with him like an adult then we might have a small skirmish there.

Even though he is an SS-rank adventurer, he stole others prey?

That man spent all his money as soon as he made it after all. And after he spent it all, he will make more. He was probably desperate for money back then.

When I hear you talk about him like that, it seems like you are on quite a good term with him though?

What, we are both lost children after all. I often see him on my journey.

Im sure that you were lost but I dont think that Jack was though?

Hes definitely a lost child. In life that is.

I think that the person himself will deny it though.

Egor simply lost his way while Jack lost his way in life.

In some strange way, they might be a better match than I thought.

While thinking so, I stood up.

Then I will pay him a visit.

Dont you want to ask about the other two?

I will ask you once I come back. I need a relay point if I want to head to the guild headquarters from the Kingdom anyway.

I see. Then I will be looking forward to the souvenir alright.

Be careful, okay. Dont get into a fight.

Dont worry. I am an adult after all.

Saying so, I opened the transfer gate and headed to the town of Bayeux.