The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 306: After the Subjugation

What are you doing!? No sane adventurer would do that you know!?

Shut up! I cant help but aim at them right! You old fart!

What do you think you have support for!? Did you drink too much and forget the basics of teamwork!?

This got nothing to do with how much I drank! You were too slow to deal with it in the first place!

If I couldnt make it then there is still Silver!

Dont just rely on others to wipe your own ass!

Jack and Egor are engaging in an unsightly fistfight with each other on top of the wall.

The people who were on the wall already went down to avoid getting caught up in their fight.

Seriously..

Cut it out already, you two.

Its already ended so we wont be troubling anyone here! Cmon you old fart!

You fool! You didnt get serious because you dont have anything to lose right!

WHAT!? Nn?

Jack stopped himself and think about what Egor just said for a moment.

Thats right, Jack has nothing to lose in case of his defeat.

I said that I will give Noname my portion of the reward if she wins against Jack but She didnt say anything other than that.

She said that she didnt have any trouble with money in the first place so she will probably not pursue the matter either.

On the other hand, Linares and Egor selfishly placed a bet and supported them on their own. As long as Jack loses, Egors reward will be given to Linares instead. However, Jack will just normally receive his share of the reward.

What Egor said earlier was also correct. Both I and Egor were on the wall to intercept the slimes attack.

If Jack just intercepted the attack himself then there would be no point having me and Egor there. In that case, Egor would be better off fighting at the frontline.

When he realized that he didnt have to give up his reward, Jack grinned at Egor.

Then.

Serve you right, you old fart.

Whose fault do you think it is!?

You just selfishly placed a bet on me on your own right! You reap what you sowed!

What did you say!? Even after I stick up for you because I see you as a drinking friend! Hand over that bottle!

Like hell I would do that! I bought that myself so its mine!

I wont let you off anymore!

Come at me then!

The halted boxing match started again.

Meanwhile, Noname and Linares returned to the wall.

Ara ara, you are fighting your friend ow? Its unsightly you know?

Like hell I am friends with this old bastard!

Thats my line!

While responding to Linares, the two continue to dish out their fists.

Its no longer a speed that normal adventurers can keep up.

..Jack. I have something I want to ask you.

WHAT?

AN OPENING!

LIKE HELL THERE IS!!

Egor mercilessly performed a right straight toward Jack who responded to Noname.

On the other hand, Jack also made a right straight.

Neither missed their target, they both hit each other on the cheeks and blew away.

WOAH!?

Youve done it now!?

Both of them were trying to close in on each other again but Noname came in between them.

Then she faces Jack.

I have something I have to ask you.

So persistent..what is it?

Why didnt you shoot at the core?

Like hell I know. My body just moved on its own.

Someone as strong as you should be able to stop a reaction like that.

.the alcohol in this city was delicious. Thats all there is to it.

Saying so, Jack turned back while clicking his tongue.

Apparently, he doesnt want to fight anymore.

In case of an unlikely emergency, one of us should stay behind here. Though?

I will stay.

No, I will.

Jack offered to stay but Noname suddenly volunteered herself.

Thats unusual.

What are you doing? You said that you have no interest in this country right?

I should be the right person for this.

That is true but what are you standing to gain by staying here?

Once in a while, I want to act like a proper adventurer as well.

So you felt the difference between you and Jack huh?

..I will leave it to your imagination.

Saying so, Noname goes down the wall.

Jack has a suspicious expression on his face but he doesnt seem to object to Noname staying behind.

Anyone else wants to stay?

Not me.

No.

If that guy wants to stay, then let him do whatever he wants.

After hearing all of their responses, I opened a transfer gate to the Guild Headquarters.

The next day.

I was in Finnes room.

For the time being, it seems that everything is all good on this side huh.

It is thanks to everyones help.

Well, I felt like the number of problems has also increased too though.

As I sighed, Finne smiles gently at me.

However, her smile quickly turned into a serious expression.

However, this is still not the end.

Right. The Empires problems still havent been solved yet. You will head back today right?

Yes, I will return to the capital as soon as possible.

You dont have to push yourself. You have already done more than enough on this side. Just take it slow.

I cant do that. If I dont hurry and return then Captain Olivier will have to be stuck with me after all.

It is true that an Imperial Knight Captain is crucial in a situation like this.

The faster Olivier can return to the capital, the less the burden the other captains will have to bear. It means that we will have more options.

However.

Even so, be careful on your way back. Well, with Olivier with you, I probably dont have to worry though.

..So there is no room for a negotiation after all?

There is no point negotiating with Gordon anymore. We have no other choice but to take him down.

Is..that so.

Finne has a depressed expression on her face.

It is not that she felt sympathy for Gordon.

Whether its me or Leo, one of us going to have to kill our own brother.

this problem is the Imperial Familys. Its natural that we have to clean it up on our own.

However, even an Imperial Family member is still a human.

Right. Thats why.when I and Leo return, be there for us in the Imperial Capital.

Yes. definitely.

Finne gently holds my hand and replies.

For a while, I will have to part with this warmth.

Finne will be returning to the Imperial Capital today but after I sent off the other SS-rank adventurers, I will head straight back to the capital.

It is possible for me to bring Finne back right away but if I take everyone including the escorts then the consumption of magic power will be large.

See you later. Be careful.

Yes, Al-sama as well.

I let go of her hand and open a transfer gate.

She called me Al-sama because she knows that I will be fighting as Arnold from now on.

Finne is probably worried about me.

.I wish you good luck.

Yeah, thank you. This time..a lot of blood will be shed after all.

Because I know that Al-sama is someone who will do everything you can to reduce that..I believe in you.

Thats a tall order. Well, I will do my best.

I parted ways with Finne and entered the transfer gate with a bitter smile.