Chapter 2 Executor Adel Vandale
"So, actually, I was banished from my hometown where I was born and raised..."
"I see."
The client who approached us this time, Lilyna, continued her story with a solemn expression.
Well, it was a familiar tale.
That was the first impression.
"Being expelled from an adventurer party," "getting fired from the guild you belonged to," "being kicked out of your own home," and so on.
Stories like "being in trouble because you were expelled for unreasonable reasons by someone" are particularly common among the requests sent to my place.
I don't think the whole world is rotten, but I believe those who create such stories are.
"Why were you expelled from your home, Lilyna-san?"
Maia, the maid standing next to me, asked Lilyna.
"That's because my received job was [Tamer]."
"Tamer? Is that a job that controls animals and monsters?"
"Yes. I was expelled on the day I received the job. They said that traitors like me who receive such jobs should leave."
"..."
It feels like a familiar story.
"But, I didn't think Tamers would be treated so poorly?"
"Maia is right. Why was Lilyna expelled just for receiving the Tamer job?"
"My father expected me to receive a job related to swordsman. That's why there was often excessive training imposed..."
"Why is that?"
"Because he wanted to pass on his own wonderful sword techniques."
"So, Lilyna was expelled just because you didn't receive the ideal job for your father? It's because of such reasons?"
"Yes..."
I click my tongue in my mind.
Damn parents. Do they really think their children are just tools to fulfill their own ideals?
"That father is rotten, isn't he, Adel-sama?"
Maia seemed to feel the same anger, as she muttered such words next to me.
As we dug deeper into the conversation, it turned out Lilyna had seven younger siblings.
It seemed like a lot, but I understood after hearing Lilyna's story.
Lilyna's father was seeking swordsmanship jobs to pass down his invented sword technique to his children.
While the jobs bestowed by the gods were said to be influenced by the deeds of the person, fundamentally, it was luck.
In short, receiving a job from the gods was like a kind of lottery.
So, it seemed like Lilyna's father wanted to increase his chances as much as possible.
For him, children were like tickets to draw lots. It made me feel sick just thinking about it.
"Just like this――"
Before Lilyna could finish her sentence, her own tears interrupted her.
"Uh... ugh."
Maia worriedly leaned closer to Lilyna, but tears continued to stream from her eyes.
From her appearance, it seemed like there was a more serious situation than just Lilyna being expelled.
"I-I'm sorry... "
"Don't worry about it. You can tell me when you're ready."
After receiving my words, Lilyna nodded her head and took a deep breath.
Then, she opened up about the problems she was facing.
"Please! If things continue like this, my younger siblings' lives are in danger!"
"Their lives? What do you mean?"
"My father, when he expelled me, said, 'My methods were too soft. Next time, I must risk their life.'"
"I see..."
"If my father is serious about it, he will impose strict training even if it means risking their lives. I don't think those young children can endure that. That's why..."
After those words, Lilyna continued, "I want you to stop my father."
I pondered over her feelings and asked Lilyna a question.
"I have one thing I want to confirm. Even if I somehow dealt with Lilyna's father, can you take responsibility for the future of your younger siblings?"
"Yes, I swear."
"...Understood. I'll figure something out."
"Th-thank you so much!"
Looking into Lilyna's determined eyes, I decided to accept this request.
My Executor job abilities didn't seem to react to Lilyna, so it seemed worth believing in.
I noticed Maia smiling beside me. Then Lilyna said.
"But, Adel-san, what are you going to do specifically?"
"Ah, yes. The root of this issue is your father. It seems he's become obsessed with his own power. So, destroying that foundation and making him submit is the quickest solution."
"I see... But are you sure about this? It's not my place to say since I proposed the idea, but my father has achieved the (Paladin) job, which is an advanced job among swordsmen..."
"Hehe. Don't worry, Lilyna-san. For Adel-sama, it's a piece of cake."
It was Maia who answered Lilyna's question.
Maia gave Lilyna a confident smile.
"Well, it's important to reassure the client too. Shall we show you?"
"Show me what?"
"Lilyna, can you tell me your father's name?"
"Uh? Um, it's Gale Bartley."
Ignoring Lilyna's confusion, I stood up and extended my right arm forward.
Then, as I concentrated, pale blue text appeared there.
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Target: Gale Bartley
Execution Coefficient: 7,023 points
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――An Execution Score over 7000, huh? So this guy is a real pain after all.
The (Execution Coefficient) displayed in front of me appears when I "look at the target" or "concentrate on the name."
Based on past experiences, those with a high Execution Coefficient tend to have committed many evil deeds.
On the other hand, my Executor ability does not react to those who have no connection to evil deeds.
That's why when I tried to use my Job ability in a mock battle with the kingdom's soldiers, nothing happened.
When I focus my mind, my right arm is enveloped in a black aura.
A power so ominous that it doesn't seem of this world.
And then――,
"What...!"
Seeing the scythe gripped in my right arm, Lilyna has a shocked expression on her face.
(Demonic Scythe: Igarima)――.
The jet-black scythe created by my bestowed Job ability.
It's my favorite weapon that exerts power based on the target's Execution Coefficient.
This time, the target had a relatively high Execution Coefficient, and Igarima was surrounded by dark particles.
"Wow, this is amazing... This is the weapon wielded by Adel-san..."
"Hehe. Lilyna-san also has the Comet Eyes, huh? To see Adel-sama's weapon at a glance and sense its awesomeness."
"Yeah... This is the first time I've seen such a weapon. But still, I understand that this weapon is not ordinary. When I was young, I saw the Holy Sword wielded by a hero, but it doesn't even compare. To create something like that out of nothing..."
"Well, Adel-sama's abilities are not just this."
"Huh..."
Well, this should be enough of a demonstration to gain the client's trust.
When I deactivate the job ability, the scythe disappears.
"So, I'm thinking of heading to Lilyna's father's place now. Is that okay? Oh, don't worry, I'm not going to kill him or anything."
"Yes, please! Thank you!"
"Then, Maia, please prepare as well."
"Yes. As Adel-sama commands."
In response to my call, Maia gently lifts the hem of her skirt and bows.
"Oh, Maia-san, are you going too? Isn't it dangerous...?"
"Don't worry. I may not be as skilled as Adel-sama, but I have job abilities that can be used for combat. Besides, I'll do anything for Adel-sama."
"W-wow, that's amazing."
"I owe my life to Adel-sama from before. That's why I decided to dedicate everything to Adel-sama."
"I see..."
Maia is smiling pleasantly.
It's a little embarrassing to hear that.
I don't think it's necessary to explain everything about Maia and my relationship right now.
First, to fulfill Lilyna's request, I pulled out the clothes I would wear during the mission.
――Oh, and just to confirm.
Starting with that, I asked Lilyna,
"Lilyna's family name... It's 'Bartley,' right?"
"Eh? Yes..."
"I see. Got it."
The Bartley family, huh? This story may not be unrelated to me after all.
Murmuring to myself, I take an apple from the basket beside me and take a bite.
The Bartley family.
They are nobles who used to be close to the Vandale royal family from which I was once exiled.
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