Death’s Daughter Chapter 55

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Author: “FoodLovingPanda”


CHAPTER 55 – TEA FOR TWO

The King was alone without any of the guards or heroes present, which made me think that he had snuck away. I just couldn’t think his ministers and guard would allow him to meet me alone, especially after my outrageous statement earlier. Sensing no malice coming from him, I followed him to one of the rooms.

Taking a seat I politely declined the cup of tea that was mixed with some unidentified alcohol and brought out my Cup o’ Sweetness and drank alongside the King.

“Maeda-san, thank you for accompanying me, I wish to have a chat without others bothering me. I know that everything you have said earlier was true, but I can’t help but wonder about something. You see, this continent is considered the easternmost land and yet you claim to come further east. Here is my guess; you are indeed for far off east, however you do not belong to this world, rather you belong to the same one as the Heroes. With that said, you should also be a hero but it is well known that a god can only have a single representative. So Maeda-san how did you arrive in this place?”

He got it dead on. If I don’t answer it would just confirm his statement, and if I deny it, he will most likely know because of his sword. And when I came up with my backstory, I was certain nobody would question it, since no maps I came across showed that there is any land east of this continent. I just assumed I could bluff my way through it. But maybe…

“Who told you all that?”

“Oh, your intuition is really sharp. I commend you. Let’s just say that it is a Hero’s nature to be vain and proud and they will not back up anyone weaker than themselves, especially not a commoner from this world. When three of the Heroes spoke up for you I had my doubts, so I made them tell me everything before I came to meet you.”

Stupid Hii-chan, couldn’t you have just told him that you met me in Orzak and that I beat the crap out of you, and that is why you worship me as a strong person.

“Let me make something clear Your Majesty, I am no hero nor do I bear that title. Your so called gods were responsible that I died in the first place, and then they proceeded to cast me away making me almost die for all eternity if someone didn’t happen to pick me up and give me an opportunity to live in this place. I didn’t receive abnormally high status, in fact they were much lower than the average and only through countless hours spent grinding did I get where I am now.”

I spoke a bit rashly than I wanted, but the King didn’t seem to mind it all that much. In fact, he seemed to be pondering over my words. Well, I did say something rather ridiculous about dying and being alive again while also cursing the gods that they worship.

“And that person that picked you up is the same one you described as lazy and shameless, am I right? Somehow I find it to be an odd attitude to have towards your savior. And to be able to send you to this world, he must be quite powerful, which would mean he had to work hard to earn it. Somehow, I can’t fathom just what kind of person he is.”

“He shoved off all of his work to his subordinates to a point where people all but forgot about his existence, and he did it just so he can sleep and laze around. Also, that person was audacious enough to kiss me upon first meeting. If that is not lazy and shameless, I have no idea what is.”

My expression must have been quite the sight since the King laughed out loud while looking at me. Thanatos-sama, I may like you a bit, but that doesn’t change the fact that you are lazy and shameless.

“Then, now that you are here, not as a hero but a citizen what do you want to do? What do you want with your new life, how do you plan on living it?”

This is it, I feel this is the real question that the King wanted to ask me. To learn exactly what I plan on doing. I’m sure he heard about me taking on two thousand monsters and killing them almost instantly. He must be afraid that I will turn this magic against him and he needs me to be manageable.

“I don’t plan on doing anything special. I decided to become an adventurer, so that I what I plan on doing. But just between the two of us, I happened to come across some amazing clues about an ancient artifact left by the gods, somehow the thrill about searching for something like this is what makes life interesting. As for the rest, as long as nobody makes an enemy out of me, I won’t raise a single hand on them. If you show me respect, I will show it back to you. This is a principle I follow.”

The king heaved a sigh. He must have really been worried about my answer. Well, I couldn’t blame him, I’d be worried as well if I were in his shoes.

“Oh a treasure hunter, you don’t see that often. This old man always likes to hear about new discoveries. It is said that this sword of mine belongs to the Old Age of Gods. Finding new things is always a thrill. Could you share your discovery with me?”

His eyes were sparkling like a child’s. I guess being a King, you can’t go out a lot. Funnily enough, the treasure I am talking about is his sword. However, I do not plan on telling him that part of the story.

“I don’t mind at all. I learned about it while fighting the Goblin King. Apparently, on this world, there should be a sword made by Hephestos for the goddess Iris. These gods are known on Earth, but I have no idea how they made their way to Doren. Doesn’t this make for an interesting mystery, just waiting to be unraveled?”

“A god’s item in that case. No wonder you want to search for it. Even I want to check the library for some clues after hearing about it, that is how rare such discovery is. Naoko-san that is quite the dream to have, I approve of it. Do you have any other clues other than that two names? This is a large world after all.”

I could see that he was longing for such weapon. Well, you are already holding one part of it. I just don’t know how can you not know about having such a treasure. Heck you are even calling it wrong. Its name should be Amber, not Sword of Light. I don’t plan on correcting him though.

“From what I learned it is comprised of seven pieces. I am certain about two pieces, and I think I know where to find another one. The rest are lost or hidden in places I still haven’t checked. Unfortunately, the current me is nowhere near capable to acquire those pieces I know of.”

“Such a wonderful treasure hunt, but to already know so much about it, even though you didn’t spend much time researching, you must be really lucky to discover it. So what are those three pieces that you know of.”

Whoops… hold your horses this is getting dangerous.

“I am extremely sorry but I cannot disclose that. I hope you will be able to find something to entertain yourself as well. This however is a personal project, I can’t possibly bother Your Majesty with it.”

“It would appear I have gotten carried away a bit. Our time seems to be over as well. You’ve given me quite a bit to think about. Let us meet again Maeda Naoko-san.”


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