The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 292: Finne’s Inn

When I returned to Finnes inn, I cocked my head at the restless Imperial Knights.

Whats wrong? Did something happen?

Yeah, something did happen. Your SS-rank colleague, Noname showed up through a transfer gate and he just entered the room without permission you know.

No common sense at all huh. Cant even do a simple greeting it seems.

A person that has common sense doesnt just transfer a stranger to someone elses inn without permission though? You know what Im talking about right? This place is entirely reserved for Finne-samas use, you know?

I know. I wouldnt transfer Noname here otherwise. It would trouble the other guests after all. Ah, Noname will be staying here until the inquiry so I will ask you to prepare Nonames meal too.

..

Even when I politely asked, Olivier still sighed as if she was tired of dealing with me.

The other Imperial Knights here also look at me like I am the bad guy.

I wonder why.

Ah, I see.

Dont worry. I will stay somewhere else.

Of course you will. If you stay here too then we will die from overwork.

You think so? With me and Noname then you have no need to worry about the security though.

You two are the most dangerous factor here but even if I explain it to you, you wouldnt understand huh. For the time being, Noname left those magic tools here. What should we do with it?

Olivier said as she pointed to the magic tools that were scattered randomly in the hallway.

What was she thinking, treating someone elses precious magic tools like this? She really doesnt know how to treat something with care huh. These will surely fetch a high price if I sell them too.

Carry it back to the Imperial Capital for me. Those are my rewards.

And why do we have to carry your rewards back with us I wonder?

You will return to the Imperial Capital anyway so its not like theres a problem right?

You will return too right? You can even do it in an instant.

Well, its not really a problem but its a waste of magic power to keep up the transfer gate from here to the capital. So carry them back for me.

Can you not use us, Imperial Knights, like we are your odd jobbers

Olivier said so but she still instructed her subordinates to pick up the magic tools.

Its great that shes a flexible person. This is very convenient.

Take good care of them okay? I got those from a dungeon after all.

From a dungeon.where did you go and what did you do?

I only had a duel with Noname inside a dungeon in Sokal empire. The dungeon collapsed but I managed to recover the magic tools. It was a close call though.

[Only]? Im begging you, dont start something like that inside the Empire okay?

Of course. I wouldnt destroy a precious dungeon within the Empires territory.

I wasnt talking about destroying the dungeon, I was talking about fighting with another SS-rank adventurer. You get it right?

It was only a mock battle. Dont worry, Im always paying attention to my surroundings.

Only the SS-rank adventurers are capable of collapsing a dungeon with only a mock battle you know.

You are being noisy. Even the Hero of the Empire is capable of that right?

Unlike you, Elna still has some common sense.

That woman has common sense?

To me, Elna is the woman who lacks the most common sense though

Olivier probably doesnt know her that well yet huh.

Poor you. You will probably have to deal with a lot of headaches from now on.

While giving Olivier my condolences, I headed to Finnes room.

Welcome back.

Yeah, Im home

Entering the room, I erected a barrier and sat down on a chair.

That was really tiring. Not just because of Noname, it felt like all the accumulated fatigue is assaulting me at once.

Meeting the other four SS-rank adventurers successively in a short period of time really isnt good for my health.

Captain Olivier told me that Noname-san is here though?

Yeah, it seems like Noname intends to keep the promise. I will be leaving Noname here until the inquiry.

I understand. What about the others?

I will pick them up on the day of the inquiry. Those guys dont have a shred of discretion in them.

Lina-san was really a lively person after all. The others must be the same.

Describing that as lively huh. It really shows how great Finne is.

Im sure that even Leo cant describe him like that.

As I thought, Finne is great.

While thinking so, I tried removing my mask but I stopped.

..Lets not. Im afraid of revenge after all.

Revenge is it?

Yeah. I managed to sneak a little peek under Nonames mask you see.

Eh? Why?

Its kind of my bad habit but..when I see someone acting so carefree toward me, I like seeing that attitude of theirs crumble. It just happened.

You angered him even though you were trying to ask for his help? Ah! But since he came here in the end, maybe it was for the best? Having someone to share your secret with is reassuring too.

Finne claps her hands as she said that.

Certainly, I have Sebas and Finne to share my secret with.

Maybe a person like that is necessary for Noname too.

I see, it does make sense. After all, if you keep holding it in you will end up bursting. I also had that kind of experience myself.

Yes! So lets get along well with Noname-san!

Getting along huh.but you see, the person seems to have a lot of personal circumstances too.

Circumstances? Then isnt it even more necessary to support him?

Thats true. I would be troubled if Noname started running out of control too. But, shes a girl.

Shes a girl? Then I might be able to help! Im good at making friends with women!

Even if shes a woman, shes an SS-rank adventurer you know?

Im already used to it!

I see. Then try getting along with her for me. Ahkeep the things that I talked about her a secret okay?

Its okay! I will talk to her without letting her know that I know shes a woman.

Seeing Finne confidently pumping her fists, I give her several nods.

If Finne became close to Noname then there would be no hostility towards me either. That way, there would be no risk of failure.

Lets leave her to Finne for the time being huh.

If they get along well then I should get to hear her circumstances too.

Even Noname has something to gain by befriending Finne. Finne is close to Elna after all.

Even if I saw her face, she still has a lot of mysteries. It would be great if I can shed some light on that.

Then I will leave her to you. I will be in Clydes mansion until the day of the inquiry. Since theyve already decided on the date, I dont think that they are planning any big moves for the time being but just in case, keep in touch with the council members.

To prevent them from raising their caution right?

Thats right. If we make it look like we are being desperate then they should let down their guard. If we are doing this then we should use the element of surprise too. Its rare to see all SS-rank adventurers gathering like this after all.

Saying so, I grin.

Those council members must be feeling great about themselves since they have to put me in place with this inquiry.

They are probably thinking that their position is untouchable but that will not be the case.

If they want to hunt down someone then they should be wary of counterattacks.

Not to mention when they have an SS-rank adventurer as their opponent.

If they are going to attack me then I will have them at least preparing for their own destruction.

Im looking forward to it.

Please refrain from doing something too cruel okay?

It depends on how they will move. Well, for starters, lets kick everyone who supports the inquiry out of the council.

I completely agree!

Said Finne with her cheeks inflated.

It seems Finne is also angry in her own way.

Just a little more.

Have you prepared yourself yet? Guild Council.