Chapter 37 A Promise Two Years In The Making
"Thank you so much for accepting the children."
"Oh no, if it's a request from Executor-sama, I can't refuse. Besides, our village owes a debt to Executor-sama for saving us before."
"I understand the situation. As the lord of this land, I will protect everyone."
After the orphanage attack, on a clear day,
We arrived in Ranul Village with Reisha and the orphanage children.
It was a village I had previously liberated from a band of bandits.
When I asked if they could take in the children who had lost their place due to the orphanage burning down, both the village head of Tonito village and the newly appointed lord Lilyna readily agreed.
Ranul Village is far from the capital, and with Lilyna taking charge of defense, there should be less worry about the children being attacked again.
"Adel-sama, what about Reisha-san...?"
"She said she can't afford to be down for the sake of the children."
"I see... She's strong."
Maia said, turning her gaze towards Reisha.
The person who had been living with them as family had tried to harm their precious comrade.
It was definitely a shock.
However, for Reisha, the desire to protect the children was stronger.
She bowed her head to me and asked for my help in finding a place for the children to live.
Furthermore, Reisha had another request for me.
"Reisha-san, you mentioned returning the stolen money to the adventurers."
"Yes. However, the adventurers who were the clients wanted to provide financial assistance for the children in return. The party members are also fine with that."
"Even so, Reisha-san wanted to meet and apologize properly, right?"
"That's right. We plan to set a date to meet next time."
In the first place, this whole situation started when the leaders of the adventurer party had their money stolen by Reisha.
As a result, it led to helping out the orphanage in a tough spot and getting closer to the truth about Marc. It's quite surprising how it all turned out.
"When Adel explained the situation, the clients were in tears. Even though they were only my temporary allies, they were eager to help. Those people are quite kind-hearted, I think."
"Well, they might have been kind-hearted enough to have their money stolen."
"That's true."
I find it hard to believe that Teti, who seems the most innocent among us, is also considering them kind-hearted after said so...
Still, for Teti, it was the first request since coming to the Silver Apple Inn.
She seems to have felt various things and are now looking at Reisha and the children with a soft gaze.
"Well then, shall we head back to the tavern?"
"Oh, Adel. What's that?"
Teti is tugging at the edge of my clothes, and when I looked, Reisha was running towards me.
"Hey!"
"What's up?"
"I just wanted to say thank you again. For saving us, I mean, not just the children... I really appreciate it. Thank you."
"Yeah. Anyway, I'm glad you found a safe place to settle down."
"Yes... I really owe it to you."
After that, Reisha hesitated a bit before continuing to speak.
"There's something I want to ask."
"What is it?"
"It's a bit late, but... could you tell me your name?"
Upon hearing that, I realized that I hadn't actually told my name yet this time.
"I'm Adel... Adel Vandale."
"...Ah, I see."
Reisha muttered softly, lifted her head, and smiled gently.
It seemed like there were tears glistening in her eyes.
And then—
"Thank you, Prince. You fulfilled the promise you made to protect us two years ago."
That's what Reisha said.
* * *
Meanwhile, at the Vandale royal family.
"So, what's the plan, Charles? Personally, I don't think we should mess with the Black-Robed Executor."
"Shut up..."
Seated on the throne, Charles Vandale replied with a harsh, dry voice.
Without immediately answering Marc's question, Charles remained silent.
Then, as if he had made a decision, Charles rose from the throne and solemnly declared,
"Summon that person. Assassinate Adel... Adel Vandale."
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