Chapter 867: Adventurer Ekaterize 5
From the tearoom, the exit was quite a distance away.
Considering it was a castle, this was expected. However, the tearoom was located in a pavilion within the castle, and leaving the castle was faster than I expected.
The time-consuming part was the cave leading from the castle exit to the surface.
It stretched upward, its ceiling about three meters high. Master-san illuminated the way with a torch-like magical tool.
It was really long.
Why was the castle buried so deep underground?
Also, can’t we just use some kind of teleportation magic or something to move around?
Unfortunately, both Master-san and Roberto are unable to use such magic.
Teleportation spell casters are exceedingly rare so it can’t be helped.
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During our long walk through the cave, Ursa talked to Master-san about a lot of things.
Eventually, she coaxed out a secret: Why was Master-san in this place?
It turns out Master-san had a close childhood friend of the opposite sex.
They often spent time together, and their bond naturally deepened. His parents even arranged their marriage.
Of course, the other party’s parents also agreed.
No one around them objected—except for the younger sister-san of Master-san’s childhood friend. ....but they still got engaged.
By the way, the little sister-san’s disapproval stemmed not from romantic feelings; she simply adored her older sister and didn’t want to share her with anyone.
In any case, they decided to get married when the time was right......
Now, a problem arose.
The childhood friend of the opposite sex was exceptionally talented and remarkably strong—far surpassing Master-san.
Despite the childhood friend of the opposite sex being attracted to him, Master-san was worried that if they got married like their parents arranged, he wouldn’t be able to stand by her side.
And so, Master-san made a decision.
To gain self-confidence, he decided to challenge someone stronger than their childhood friend of the opposite sex.
If he survived, win or lose, he would propose marriage with his own free will.
He told his determination to his childhood friend of the opposite sex and set off on a journey.
Having a lead on someone stronger than his childhood friend of the opposite sex, he aimed for that person.
「But... I was foolishly overconfident.......」
By chance, Master-san witnessed the one stronger than his childhood friend of the opposite sex fighting against an opponent. And it left him paralyzed with fear.
It wasn’t about winning or losing; it was impossible to survive the challenge.
It wouldn’t even be a proper duel, he would just be slaughtered.
He had seen this future through his magic eye.
It seems like Master-san also possessed a magic eye.
Though looking at him, he doesn’t look like he has one... is he covering it up or something?
Regardless, after seeing that future, Master-san’s spirit shattered. He neither faced the challenge nor returned to his childhood friend of the opposite sex. Instead, they hid away in a place like this.
........
Hmm.
I find myself at a loss for words.
Even I would hesitate to face an opponent I absolutely couldn’t defeat.
If there’s no chance of winning, that means you’ll only die in vain.
Anyone should avoid fighting against someone you can never defeat.
「Couldn’t you search for a different opponent?」
Ursa-san asks, but the condition of being stronger than their childhood friend seems challenging.
Besides, seeking another opponent just because he can’t win feels wrong.
You have pride in strange places, don’t you?
Well, perhaps it’s necessary not to compromise on that point.
I can understand that a little.
「But leaving that childhood friend of the opposite sex alone—is that acceptable?」
「That’s a story from hundreds of years ago. She’s likely with someone better than me now.」
...........
It leaves me feeling conflicted.
Yet there’s nothing I can do.
Saying some words of encouragement wouldn’t be appropriate either.
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