Chapter 55 A New Visitor
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"By the way, did you hear, Adel-san? It seems the 'hero' who traveled to various countries is coming back."
Several days had passed since the incident of the black mist attacking the royal capital.
One day, as usual, the informant Fran, who always came to eat, mentioned those words.
Fran was sitting rudely at the counter of the tavern I run - the Silver Apple Inn, as always, nibbling on an apple and talking with me.
In the direction he looked, the maid Maia and the beastman Teti were preparing for the opening of the tavern.
"That hero, huh?"
"Adel-san, back when you were still with the royal family, did you meet that hero?"
"Yeah, only once before I was exiled from the royal family. Honestly, that person was not my type."
In this world, people are given special abilities called Job abilities from the gods.
Two years ago, I received the useless Job ability of [Executor] and was labeled a traitor, leading to my exile from the royal family by King Charles, my father.
After that, I met Maia and started a revenge agency, getting involved with many people like Teti and Fran through various requests.
The only time I met the hero was long before these events.
It was when I was still in the royal palace, and the hero came to see my father, King Charles.
I remember the hero had three companions and boasted about defeating monsters all over the world.
As the hero was leaving, they said something to one of their companions.
――Get moving, you lazy bum. Be grateful I even brought you to meet the king.
With such a disrespectful remark towards their companion, I didn't have a good impression of the hero.
My own power and position to look down on my friends is not a good thing.
"Oh, yeah. Adel seems to dislike that. Fran also doesn't like people who look down on others."
When I told Fran about the time I met the hero, she nodded in agreement.
A hero is a title given to adventurers recognized by my father, Charles, for their exceptional abilities.
Looking back now, I think Charles was sending the hero to different countries to gather information for the Total Domination of Humanity Plan.
"Adel-sama. The preparations are ready!"
Maia, who seemed to have finished preparing the tavern, approached with her silver hair tied up.
Maia was dressed in a serving outfit, looking like a typical "tavern's poster girl," but she was actually born into an assassin family.
After firmly refusing to kill people and leaving the assassin clan, Maia has been helping me run a tavern and also assisting with another job as a (revenge agency).
"Tables and flower decorations, all set up nicely."
Next to Maia, Teti was cheerfully wagging her tail, a characteristic of the beastman tribe.
After an incident where the beastman race was almost manipulated by the royal family's conspiracy, Teti wanted to repay the favor and has been working at the Silver Apple Inn.
"Thanks, Maia, Teti. ...Well, it's about time to open the tavern."
"Yes. I'll go put up the sign."
As I welcomed Maia and Teti, Fran hopped down from the counter.
"Well then, I'll take my leave soon, Fran."
"Sure. If you come across any new information, please let me know."
"Alright, so after the royal family was dismantled, it seems like there are some nobles who are starting to rebel. I'll look into that side of things too."
When I thanked her, Fran waved her hand and left the tavern.
Now, who will come to the tavern today - and also to our other job as a (revenge agency)?
* * *
Just as Fran left the tavern.
"What's going on with this country!"
As Fran rubbed her belly, still savoring the meal she had at Adel's tavern, a group of adventurers approached, expressing their dissatisfaction in such a rude manner.
There were four of them.
A boy carrying a large load at the back, a girl wearing a witch's hat who seemed to be a magician in front of him, a man clad in rough armor who looked like a warrior.
And at the front, a man walking with wide strides, proudly displaying his splendid armor.
"We've traveled the world, but we can't even get paid for our reward!"
The man at the front roared.
Fran thought to herself, "He's not my type."
"But... with the royal family causing trouble and the king gone, what are we gonna do..."
"According to the townsfolk, it seems like someone called the Black-Robed Executor stopped the royal family's conspiracy."
"..."
Following them were a warrior man and a young girl magician.
At the back, a boy carrying a heavy load was walking silently, out of breath.
"Tch. Well, it's probably because of that Black-Robed Executor guy that we're not getting our reward."
The leader kicked a small stone on the roadside in frustration.
"Ah, damn it. Let's just go to a tavern for a change of pace, tavern. ――Hey, miss. Is there a place nearby where we can get some drinks?"
Saying that, the leader approached Fran.
Although Fran found it bothersome, she pointed to a nearby tavern called the Silver Apple Inn.
"That's the tavern over there."
"Wow, thanks. Huh? You have a pretty cute face. How about it? Want to have a drink with us?"
"...I'll pass."
"Is that so? Well, that's a shame. Oh well, let's go have a drink soon to lift my spirits."
Luckily, the man didn't bother her further and seemed to shift his interest towards the tavern.
Fran let out a small sigh unnoticed by the men.
"Hey, Mars! What are you dawdling for! Let's go already!"
The words directed at the boy carrying a heavy load at the back by the man were filled with contempt unlike those spoken to a comrade.
"Y-yes... Sorry, I'll go right away— Hero-sama."
Among the group, only the boy bowed to Fran.
Then, he dashed towards the man who had just scolding him.
"...My condolences."
The words Fran muttered were not directed towards the boy, but towards the man known as the hero entering the Silver Apple Inn.
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