On the Way to Rastal Village.

While swaying in the carriage, I was hearing shocking news from Ray.

“Seriously… Dudley did something like that?”

“Yeah. I think the Macba family is in a tough spot right now.”

Dudley Claise, formerly an orphan, had gained the skill 《Silver Sword Saint》. It seems that he is quite a troublesome individual.

First off, his original personality is terrible. He was apparently a troublemaker at the orphanage, often bullying younger children. Given his naturally strong build, he probably got a bit cocky.

The people who had been watching over him at the church didn’t seem to have any intention of supporting him. One of them even said they hoped he’d get a useless skill.

However, what Dudley ended up with was the strongest skill, Silver Sword Saint. It’s likely that Dudley will succeed father and rise to even greater heights as a sword saint.

And so, his arrogant personality has only been exacerbated.

“My father… did my father say nothing!?”

In response to my question, Ray shook his head slightly.

“Yeah. It seems like he’s just turning a blind eye to it.”

“……”

Turning a blind eye…

I see.

My father had always prioritized relationships with the royal family above all else.

That’s why I was able to meet Ray, but on the other hand, it also means that my father fears more than anything the severing of ties with the royal family.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have coldly rejected me like that.

So… he doesn’t want to abandon Dudley.

He doesn’t want to give up on someone with the rare skill 《Silver Sword Saint》…

“See? Now you understand?”

Ray looked at me desperately.

“My bodyguard was supposed to be you. Now that you can’t be my bodyguard, who do you think will be my candidate?”

“Ah…”

“That’s why I hated it. It doesn’t matter whether the skill is useless or not. I… I just…”

Ray’s face turned red as she tried to say something, but then quickly corrected herself.

“Nothing! It’s nothing!”

“Huh? What’s going on?”

“It’s nothing! Nothing at all!”

“I… I see…”

It ended up being a bit of a strange moment, but I understood the situation with the Macba family.

Honestly, it would be a lie to say I had no regrets. After all, that’s still my family.

But…

I have no intention of going back.

My father abandoned me and chose an orphan. When the people of the capital found out I was a holder of a “useless skill”, they suddenly changed their attitude.

I have no desire to return to that place.

I want to live my own life. Until now, I’ve only lived in a world focused on the sword. I want to explore a different world as well.

…Now, what should I do from here?

Honestly, I thought I wouldn’t mind dying right now, but Ray would definitely not allow that. I want to try living a little more positively.

Hmm…

“Ray. Does Rastal Village have an adventurers’ guild?”

“Huh? Yeah. It’s small, but I think there is one.”

“I see…”

Well then, maybe I should aim to become an adventurer.

As mentioned earlier, I’ve lived only by the sword. I don’t have much else going for me. Even if I’m a holder of a useless skill, it’s all ruined anyway.

Ray must have sensed this from my expression. Her eyes sparkled, and she leaned forward excitedly.

“Hey! Can I become an adventurer too!?”

“Huh…?”

I was caught off guard.

“Isn’t that a bit impossible? Everyone in Rastal Village knows you’re royalty, right?”

“Hehe, don’t worry! I’m on good terms with the guild master, so I’m registered under a fake name♪”

“Eh?”

Seriously?

So, she’s an experienced adventurer?

“Wow, I’m so excited to live as an adventurer with Arios!”

I, on the other hand, am not looking forward to it at all.