Acting as a Slit-Eye Chapter 159

Chapter 159. Uncomfortable Cooperation (1)

"What is that?!"

In an atmosphere seething with murderous intent, Zahard began to tremble while pointing his finger sowhere.

"...... Sir Zahard?"

It seed Schvalt just now noticed that Zahard was in the iron-barred carriage. He looked flustered and seed ready to draw his sword at any mont.

An adept warrior, who was a fellow disciple of the revered 'Sword Saint', and was his guide.

For such a blind swordsman to make that kind of face.

What in the world could it be?

Because of Zahard's urgent words, tension was plain on my face.

Due to this, including the Azure Lion Knights who were with Schvalt, we all swiftly looked towards the place Zahard had indicated, preparing for battle.

But there was—

"Hehe......"

Nothing at all.

"What could a blind man see? I just tossed out a little jest—how about everyone calms down a bit?"

Zahard, sporting a peculiar smile, tried to defuse the explosive situation.

In truth, I knew.

This is just his personality.

Contrary to appearances, he surprisingly has quite a mischievous streak.

Even within the ga, his dialogue often employed a casual tone, and predicting his actions was difficult.

If he hadn't been like that in the first place, he wouldn't have neglected Felkhor.

Even if Felkhor was in his pri, young and strong right now.

'He wouldn't stand a chance against Zahard.'

His struggle against the one-ard demon was due to circumstances, there was no way he would be weak when he shares ties with the great and noble 'Sword Saint'.

Furthermore, he is reputed as one of the strongest even within the Adratan Empire according to the setting.

Felkhor just doesn't understand his terrifying presence.

"Kuheum, kuheum."

Schvalt, seemingly embarrassed by Zahard's bluffing, cleared his throat.

Luckily, the hue of 'anger' had disappeared from above his head.

'He must feel awkward.'

Even while observing from the side, I was at a loss for words!

"Are you finished with your joke? In that case, we're busy, so we'll be on our way."

"...... Wait."

I tried to pass by smoothly, taking advantage of his mont of awkwardness, but Schvalt blocked .

"From now on, I'll take over the escort of the students."

Even though his face was crimson, and he couldn't look

directly in the eye.

Well, there's no reason to refuse.

The reason I had led the academy students was rely to cover up the fact I was visiting the 'North Pole Barrier' privately.

I had already shown a model representation of righteousness to the students and the Azure Lion Knights.

'It should be alright now.'

I smiled and decided to send them off coolly.

"No problem."

"Alright then."

"But, Sir Schvalt, don't you think as a knight it's not the proper thing to do?"

Still, it seems the human psyche can't help but want to vex him once more since things turned out this way.

A montary pause.

"What do you an?"

"I was the one who led the students up to this point without reaching the North Pole Barrier. Wouldn't it be reasonable to expect so words of thanks?"

I knew well enough that this kind of petty provocation wouldn't an much ordinarily.

- 'Do your best.'

Or.

- 'But as I have made so contributions, I'll report this separately to the imperial family.'

It would be fine even if we resolved it like this.

'This fellow wants to do it.'

'Yulian' doesn't seem to have a favorable impression of 'Schvalt'.

My body was itching, the desire to plant a fist in Schvalt's smug face was overwhelming.

Even during the ti when deciding the head of the 4th Prince Eulsis's guard, he had never been a likable character.

'For once our opinions match.'

Part of

longed for him to challenge, no, it would suffice to just see him brought to ruin.

"Well, you don't have to if you don't want to."

With a swagger, I contemplated my next words.

"For the commander of the Azure Lion Knights to go through such lengths, wouldn't it leave nothing more than a negative impression on the students?"

As I let out a brief chuckle, the previously embarrassed Schvalt's expression quickly turned grim.

I'm okay with not hearing words of gratitude.

I just wanted to stir him up a bit...

"Thank you."

To my surprise, Schvalt expressed his gratitude clearly.

That's unexpected!

Of course, his face twisted as if he were chewing on sothing unpleasant, but that was only expected.

"It's nothing."

Seriously... I really shouldn't be having such thoughts.

Now I kind of understand why 'Yulian' has such a nasty personality.

Watching that expression resembling soone chewing on filth is amusing in its own way.

'Kuheum.'

My goodness, what am I thinking?

***

The commander of the Azure Lion Knights, Schvalt William, ventured to take on the 'Bayer Academy student escort' mission intentionally, with a hidden agenda.

The end of the Northern Front.

To secretly rendezvous with the towering figure in the empire, 'Kaldrach de Adratan', who remained at the "North Pole Barrier