Argos-Radrio felt inwardly impatient.

"So, even though you will be active in the future, Nell-dono, the title of hero itself will be given to someone else--

Strange thing to say, Baron Radrio. A brave man is not determined by reputation, but by merit. No matter how anxious the people are, it would be a travesty to replace a brave man simply because of that.

　Argos's words were interrupted by one of the king's pawns, the frontier city lord Leiloh .

However, the fact that the people are actually worried about her is, if I may be frank, a sign that she is not suitable for a brave person?

Hmm. Are you not aware of the stampede that took place in the city of Senguria?

"What?　No, I've heard that report as well: ......

Then I'm sure you were told that Lord Nell fought off the demons with a single rider without causing any damage.

"...... Yes, I know.

　It's a very good thing that you're able to have a good time with them.

You are able to have the ability to do that, and yet she disappeared for a while because she was fighting such a powerful opponent. You admire the person who came back from that, but call him inadequate, do you think he is a god or something?

　The cold gaze of the man in front of you, as if he were mocking you, and the small laughter that could be heard from those around you, unintentionally made you feel irritated.

　It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time with them.

"At ......, Nell-dono . What does Nell-dono himself think of the current situation?　I hate to break it to you, but you are partly responsible for the current instability in the situation. How do you feel about that?

"Huh?　Ah, ...... I'm still under-trained, that's for sure. I'm sorry for the delay in contacting you and causing you to feel uneasy.

　Argos smiles inwardly at the words of remorse from Nell herself, but--

But still, I'm a brave man. There's no way I can be irresponsible enough to quit being a brave man and just go with the flow. I became a brave man to protect this country. Then I will do the best I can. Then I will do the best I can. It doesn't matter who else it is.

...... You are quite irresponsible. You think it's none of your business what others say?

Yes, it is.

　She nodded slowly but forcefully.

It is my intention - my decision - to be a hero. Just because I want to, I will defend this country. That is why, as long as I am given a chance, I will continue to stand up for my pride and risk my life for the job of a brave man. No one else matters.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work for you. leaks.

　You'll be able to see that the smile that was mended disappears from Argos' face.

　--I've been trying to shake it up many times since a while ago, and yet this is how it looks.

　The king, his cronies, and the brave men and women of today have not shown any signs of agitation.

　You have to be careful about what you say you want to say.

　It's an attitude that makes you think that they no longer understand their current position.

　Moreover, the voice of the surrounding nobles is rather quiet.
　It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you can get to know the people who are in charge, but also the people who are in charge.

　...... It seems that the stampede that occurred in the city of Senghuria is completely backfiring.

　If the brave men had failed to fight back, the number of voices agreeing with them that the brave men of today are not very good at their jobs would have increased, but since they fought back the demons without causing any damage, there are many voices of praise for them.
　Perhaps that's why they've given up on us, since they would be in the minority if they blamed the brave men of today at this time.

　You have to be aware of the bad situation, but I didn't expect the aristocrats to be so quick to take advantage of the situation.

　--You know how much money we gave you: ......!

　And one more .
　The masked figure of the brave man's lover is not here.

　Since I heard that you are in love with each other, I thought that you would surely appear here to take the side of the brave man in what was supposed to be a headwind for the king's faction.

　In fact, prior to the gathering of information, I had received information that the mask would participate in the ball.

　Nevertheless, he didn't show up at ...... what's going on?　
　What are you doing behind the scenes?

　The situation where everything is going wrong is frustrating, and the doubts come afterwards - hmmm, let out a breath and calm your mind. 　

　But .......

　We still have a plan.

　Argos' plan (・・・・・・) assumed that the brave man and the mask would be here, but since the brave man is here, it won't be a catastrophic collapse of the plan.
　If the plan is sniffed out by the mask, the effect of the plan may be weakened to some extent, but we can manage that area with incitement.

　Now, getting this place on your side isn't working, but the uninformed and foolish people are beginning to feel uneasy about the brave men and women now that they've heard the bad news about them again and again.

　It's easy to manipulate.

　The situation is still in our favor.

　So, secretly Argos was planning his future--then.

"Excuse me!　

　Suddenly, the guards appear in the ballroom and rush to the king's door.

　You'll be able to find yourself in the midst of all the attention of the surrounding noblemen, who are looking at the guards as they whisper to the king, while Argos watches with a grin on his face.

　--It's a good idea.

Hmm ...... thank you. --It seems, ladies and gentlemen, that some idiots have tried to cause a disturbance inside the castle. It seems that dozens of armed men have entered the castle.

　These words caused a stir in the ballroom.

"Hey, doesn't that taste bad!

"Heh, Your Majesty, safe place!

　The noblemen, who seem to be members of the military, quickly move in to protect the king, but the king continues to speak in a calm tone.

Wait, wait, wait, wait. Wait, wait, wait." "There's no problem, because it's already been subdued. But the man who did the work of subduing it seems to have some business to attend to.



　...... what?

　The plan is not to tell my men to come here.

　--Something unexpected is happening again.

　Something unexpected is happening again.

Enter!

　After the king's words, the doors of the hall are opened and a man appears at the back of it.

Wha--

　A masked man came in - not one of Argos's men, but a masked man carrying on his shoulders a man dressed like a commander, apparently unconscious.



Good evening. I'm here to kill the mastermind.