Reincarnated into a Game As the Hero’s Friend Chapter 18

*Third POV

So, how was he?

I do not know about his actual feeling but at least in front, he said they were friends and have no intention of changing their relationship.

During the intermission between his busy schedule, the King, Maximilian Reinisch Weiss Weinzierl listened to his sons report in his private room while placing his hand on his chin.

Is there any chance that the Count is the one who told him to say so?

No, I do not think that was the case. I did not feel any trace of lies in his word of wanting to be friends.

Hmm. In that case, it is safe to believe him.

Although they have yet to make a significant move concerning the oracle of the revival of the demon king, the royal family has been paying attention to the bearer of rare skill [Hero] for a long ti.

As the royal family had recognized the worth of that rare skill, they had once again launched an investigation for the bearer of the skill and discovered that the heir of Count Zeavert is among his close friends.

Needless to say, they had also investigated other noble houses and had already taken the asure toward houses that are found to be engaged in any shady sches.

Then, the oracle of the demon kings revival reached their ears.

With that, the value of the [Hero] increased trendously. But because of the political situation, the royal family cannot make any large movent in the public. Thus, Welner beca an important connection to the hero.

As the bridge that will connect the hero to us, the fact that he had no intention to take the hero under his wing benefits us.

I agree. Though, it is not a wise decision to make as a noble.

Despite saying so, you seem to be in a good mood.

To his royal father who show a rare puzzled expression, the Crown Prince answered with a smile.

I was thinking he might be a good fit to be an aide of my son, Louwen. He had a decent peerage, does not seem to be greedy, and has military prowess.

Hmm

The king rested his hand on his chin and contemplated. With a 38 years old Crown Prince as his son, the King is also of advanced age. If possible, he wanted to put outstanding aides on his grandsons side.

Of course, the hero is one of the aides candidates. But if there were any outstanding nobles, it would be also a good choice to consider them. It is also a sha for an excellent person like Welner to only be used as a ssenger.

I see. Lets see how things progress in the future then.

Yes.

Also, about the demon kings revival

We are still in the process of gathering the evidence. If we announced it now, I am afraid that it will lead to panic.

We concur. For now, focus on the investigation. Just in case proceed to reconstruct the Veritza Fortress.

By your will.

Although the Veritza Fortress was half-abandoned as it did not have any contact with the border, it was originally built as a base of reinforcent in case the capital suffered any attack and as a place to evacuate from the capital.

The Fortresss reconstruction is the least that should be done after the kingdom suffered the bizarre demon outbreak.

Also proceed with the reorganization of the knights. Ascertain our total casualty. Then, determine the current strength left of our army.

Understood

The King and the Crown Prince finally finished all their discussion. Still, the sense of crisis they both felt didnt disperse. After all, they have yet to truly trust the heros capability in defeating the demon king.

*Welners POV

I apologize for my brothers rudeness.

There is no need for you to apologize, princess. I truly did not mind.

After the Crown Prince left, I got flustered because Laura bowed her head to . I an, I didnt think the Crown Prince is rude at all.

But shes the sa as the ga, a humble princess. I hope that she stopped bowing her head like this while radiating that regal aura though.

Um?

Mazell shows a confused expression. Well, thats to be expected. I dont think he needs to know that Laura is apologizing because the Crown Prince just tested if I want to monopolize the hero.

Wait a minute. Isnt this a chance?

Excuse . I need to go to the restroom. Mazell, take care of the rest.

Huh!?

Ahh, Mazells panicked voice, what music to my ear. I ignored it, bowed to Laura, then imdiately comnced a strategic retreat.

From the perspective of the knights and maids around us, it would seem that I was fleeing from the princesss bow.

Thats not exactly wrong, but my main purpose is to give the hero, Mazell, and the Princess, Laura, ti together. The ga and the reality might have deviated but its the truth that they looked like a perfect match.

I ask a nearby maid to guide to the restroom. I attempt to look like I dont want to wander alone in an unfamiliar place. Its a hassle since I need to consider my image like this.

Incidentally, different than actual dieval Europe, this world had both a toilet and bath. A complete set. When I know that for the first ti, Im glad. After all, the ga had no depiction of a toilet. I dont know if they had a proper water and sewage system though.

I guess it will be odd if this world that had magic had no water system. Water is essential for living. Plus, magic can create water out of nothing so of course scholars of this world would try to research water.

The reason why there is no bathroom in dieval Europe is mostly the churchs fault[1]. Many people living in the dieval ti ended up never washing themselves let alone taking a long comfortable bath and they are proud of it. As a Japanese person, its a culture that I find gross.

Now that I observed my surroundings more carefully, this place deserves to be called the royal palace. Its a Catholic-style palace. The outside is simple, while the inside is extravagant, showing the owners magnanimity.

The palace wall is pure white. Its decorated with chandeliers, elegant ornants made of gold and glass Ah right. Glass is expensive in this world. I rember Mazell being surprised that there is a glass window in the academy.

Its a sha that this place will soon be destroyed. Its not like I can do anything though.

When I admired the palaces interior, the maid who is walking in front of abruptly turned around and said, Viscount Zeavert. I apologize for being abrupt but there is sothing that I truly need to convey to you.

YYes?

I was surprised because the maid that I thought shes beautiful as expected as a royal maid just a second ago suddenly talked to .

But her next action left confused. She bowed her head.

Please accept my deepest gratitude, Viscount.

Huh? No, um, I do not believe that I have done sothing that deserves your gratitude?

What did I do?

To the confused , the maid raised her head and explain, My father and elder brother are both mbers of the Knights. I have heard of your accomplishnt in realizing the demons trap. If you are not there, both of them might have died in that battle.

Ah:

Im lost for words. Thats right. Of course, people who is saved by my action existed.

I cant think of any response. Theres no way I can say Ah, dont worry. I did it for myself because I dont want to die right?

I dont know if it was because of my silence, but the maid bowed her head again.

I know that it is impolite to be standing and talking in the hallway like this. But I truly wanted to express my gratitude.

Ah, no, you are welco?

Why did it beco a question Ah no, I guess I should be proud of myself to be able to even give a reply. Even if I have ti until tomorrow to think, I wont be able to give any better response I feel pathetic for that.

I apologize for impoliteness. Then, please co this way.

She said and she continue to show the way to the restroom. As for , I still feel bewildered. Not because I was thanked by a beautiful woman.

This world is just a ga world for , but there are people that lived here and each of them has their own relationship.

I thought I already understand that. But now that Ive received gratitude for saving soone who I dont even intend to save, not from the person themselves but from others I dont know anymore.

Just because its a ga, can I really abandon them? In the first place, is this really the ga world that I know?

I will never match the hero, Mazell in combat. I also dont have any cheat ability.

However, I have knowledge of the ga. I also have the position and the privilege of a noble. Its not like I cant do anything.

Its fine if I add another goal other than I will surviveright?

T/N:

This is one of my favorite chapters. Welner had finally realized this world and the people in it is not just a ga, an exact opposite of his thinking in chapter 4, when he said (though not directly) he will let other died because his hands is full of trying to protect himself.

[1] In the dieval era, public bath houses are frowned upon by the church. This is because these bathhouses often double as brothels.