𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎𝟓.𝟏: 𝐈𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤: 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞
The task was to eradicate ghosts, but when the conspiracy of the devil behind it was revealed, the reputation of [Hope] that defeated it increased even further.
They are now undisputedly one of the top clans.
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In the royal capital Lisan San of the Masrur Kingdom, in Piran Castle, in the royal capital Marish of the Indara Kingdom, the name of [Hope] is known, so it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that they represent the adventurers of Gaillia.
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“Vice Commander Nel was indeed no ordinary person after all. I feel regret thinking about what could have happened if the [Gold-lined Butterflies] had continued.”
“I don’t entirely disagree. However, I also think that it might have been for the best.”
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Nicole raises her drink lightly, and Joshua follows suit.
Without uttering a word.
Without clinking their glasses.
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A toast.
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They had also touched upon the story of Luke, the former leader of the [Gold-lined Butterflies], whose spirit had been lost and cut down by Lionel.
Although their parting was almost like a quarrel, they couldn’t help but be moved by hearing that a man they once revered as a big brother was lost.
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Therefore, they decided to visit the tavern they frequently used during the [Gold-lined Butterflies] era.
It had been a long time since they moved to [Undertakers].
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“Within less than two years of meeting Asuka and the others, he reached the top. I feel like it was probably his destiny to end up like this.”
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Nicole puts on an ambiguous expression.
She has no intention of denying the [Gold-lined Butterflies] era.
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However, she can’t help but think.
It was because of [Hope] that Lionel was able to fly so high. The wings of the [Gold-lined Butterflies] wouldn’t have been able to fly so high.
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“So, Nicole, who did you bet on?”
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Whether he sensed something in his best friend’s expression, Joshua changes the topic.
The story about the bet that any adventurer in Gaillia would know.
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Supposedly, it’s a race to see who Lionel will end up with.
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The five of [Hope]: Asuka, Miliaria, Meisha, Meg, Salieri, plus Anita, the house steward.
And Jennifer, a staff member of the Adventurer’s Guild, Margarita, a professor at the Magic Society, Cattleya, a priest at the Supreme God Church, and Miss Jeenika, a secretary for the Gaillia government.
It’s an unrefined gamble to see who can win the heart of the stubborn Lionel.
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“Who knows? A conclusion where he doesn’t marry anyone would be just like him.”
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With a wry smile, Nicole drains her glass.
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“Mom! Hurry up, hurry up!”
“Just go and buy the sheath by yourself.”
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While being pulled by Asuka, Lionel walks down the street.
Even though it’s a rest day, he’s been roped into shopping with the crew members, as their leader.
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“I can’t tell good from bad by myself!”
“Good or bad, as long as the blade fits in the sheath, that’s good enough.”
“But I want something stylish!”
“Yeah, yeah.”
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With a wry smile, Lionel allows himself to be led and walks forward.
He remembers when they first met, how they had no money at all yet they had embroidery put into their leather breastplate.
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At that time, he thought they would die out in the wilderness if he wasn’t around.
But nearly two years have passed, and the girls have grown up.
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“Even if I’m not around, everyone will be able to get by just fine.”
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He mutters to himself.
Perhaps his time to leave is nearing.
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“Huh?! Mom, what are you mumbling about in your sleep?!”
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Asuka, who had overheard, glared at Lionel from the front.
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“If we weren’t here, you’d die instantly, Mom!”
“Uh. . . . . .”
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Struck where it hurt, Lionel is at a loss for words.
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He was eliminated in the first round of the martial arts tournament in the Kingdom of Indara. He was severely wounded in the Masrur-Dagan war where he participated as a reinforcement, and he almost died from a curse he received in the recent Legion war.
Far from protecting his daughters, he’s been nothing but trouble.
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“So, we’ll protect you, Mom!”
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It seems that’s how it’s come to be without him noticing.
Suddenly finding it funny, Lionel bursts out laughing.
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This might be an interesting vision of the future.
The daughters he intended to raise into full-fledged adventurers have become not just full-fledged, but top-class.
And now they say they’ll protect him.
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“Why are you laughing?! Mom!”
“No, I’m just tasting what it feels like to be taken care of by my children.”
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He reaches out and strokes Asuka’s red hair.
She seems to have grown a bit taller.
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“As they say, in old age, follow your child. I’m counting on you.”
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He deliberately acts frail and old.
He himself is at an age commonly referred to as green in general terms.
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“Leave it to me! I’ll protect you for life!”
“Well, a lifetime is a bit much.”
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Asuka declares with momentum, and Lionel backs off a bit.
A lifetime is too much.
Indeed.
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“Tsk.”
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Asuka clicks her tongue quietly.
Her expression is like that of a person who has just dodged a finishing blow.
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“That’s so you, Mom!”
“I don’t understand what you mean.”
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“Well, whatever! Sneaking out is against the rules, alright?”
“I understand even less now.”
“That’s fine!”
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With that, Asuka grabs Lionel’s hand, who is looking baffled, and starts to walk rhythmically again.
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The people of the city watch them with warm smiles.
Their interaction is like that of a parent and child.
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𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝟕
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