Chapter 20: Episode 17 Misidentification
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It had been three days since the Goblin King's attack, and for the first time in a long time, I was at peace with nothing in particular.
''Today's lunch is a pot of mushrooms and chicken dumplings. The mushrooms were picked up by Chiharu, right?''
Yeah, I got it, Chiharu.
The three of us and Karuna the Magic Sword surround the pot.
Chiharu has taken his place on my lap and Leia, sitting in front of me, is looking at him with envy.
It's not a bad idea, but it's not a bad idea.
I can't wash them afterwards.
Even so, I put Karuna's portion in the bowl just for the atmosphere.
It turned out to be like an offering, but Karuna, perhaps satisfied, didn't say anything.
A peaceful afternoon passed.
I had already forgotten all about the letter from the Jugo-kai.
Can't you serve it to me?
Until I heard that voice.
Leia jumped back, startled.
No one here noticed the old man's presence until they heard his voice.
To my left, to Leia's right, sat an old man, thin and wrinkled as a dead tree.
He naturally blended in with the rest of us around the pot.
How long had he been there?
I can't hide my surprise that even Leia, let alone me, didn't sense any sign of him.
Still, I'm going to pretend to be calm and serve the old man the pot.
"W-what are you?
Leia stops Leia's attempt to put her hand on her katana by holding her palm out in front of her.
I knew this old man.
The person I least wanted to fight.
The old man that Nuruhach had said so in the past.
Adventurer's Guild President Barbaroi Souza was there.
'Woo hoo, crappy. What is this, crushed bird cartilage in the sausage?
Yes, I mix in crushed lotus root and watered down starchy flour from the potatoes to thicken it. You'll enjoy the texture.
Mmmmmm, yumm, yumm, yumm.
An old man who looks like he could fall over if pushed.
If it was just looks, everyone would think so.
'If it's just pure strength, the Ancient Dragon (Ancient Dragon) and Alice would be far stronger. But the one I'd least want to fight is Barbaroi.
I've heard how Barbaroi fights to get Nuruhach to say so.
Surprise.
Use every means possible to catch your opponent off guard.
You make yourself look weak, catch them off guard, kill their attention, and set up a trap.
Then, only in that moment when he is sure to defeat his opponent, he will explosively increase his power to finish him off with a single blow.
If I hadn't listened to Nuruhachi, I wouldn't have believed it.
Even I can win, even if I'm like this, Barbaroi looks so weak.
"That old bastard, he hates it.
Chiharu on his lap stared at Barbaroi and then turned away with a pout.
'Woo hoo, she hates me. Amechan, are you there?
I'm sorry.
Chihar takes the candy bars as if to take them away and quickly turns away.
He seems to dislike Barbaroi quite a bit, just like Nuruhachi.
''So, what business did you come here today? Chairman Barbaroy.
Yeah, yeah, I sent the notice about the Juugo-kai the other day. Did you see it?
No, I missed it.
'Huh? I know what I'll find out when I open the package.
Now, I think the beast or something has opened up.
We smile and laugh at each other.
Let's be clear. I'm super scared.
'Well, that's ......
For a moment, the signs of Barbaroi are so rare that they seem to disappear. But the next moment.
'It can't be helped,'
Its presence exploded and swelled.
Its presence was as if a tens of meters tall giant suddenly appeared in front of him.
An overwhelming force and heavy pressure enveloped the cave.
'Kah!'
Leia jumps up and pulls out her katana.
''What the hell, you're doing?''
Karna is also slipping out of her scabbard of her own accord and producing black balls.
'Provocation, quiet, both of you.
It was Chiharu who said that.
It's an adult's voice again.
Unlike earlier, he was staring at Barbaroi with a serious expression.
''Sorry, sorry, I just wanted to see your reaction.
With a huff, Barbaroi's presence diminishes like a deflated balloon.
I knew it, you old bastard.
At the same time, Chiharu returns to normal and hugs me.
Leia and Karuna have also calmed down and take their seats again.
''Your power, I was trying to get a little glimpse of your power, but if you don't react to that, you're at the bottom of the barrel.
Of course. You're not the smallest measuring instrument you can have.
Miss Leia, don't be provocative.
Your vessel is too small to measure.
He was just too scared to move.
Well, the matter is simple. It's not a good look for you to be the number one ranked player in the Tenth Group. We've decided not to hold the meeting at the guild headquarters, but here.
What?
I'm speechless at the surprise of the development.
'Everyone will be here soon. Oh, no need for tea. My men will take care of the chores.
I can understand why the Nuru Bee hates it.
He's an inedible old man.
He's very good at seeing what people don't like in an instant and putting it into action.
''Then I'm leaving the guild. I originally planned to retire, so I don't have any aspirations.''
Takumi-san, what a great mindset to throw away the number one spot in the ranking. What a great mindset! It's true that even if you don't have such a title, it's an unchanging fact that you are the strongest person in the universe.
You're right, you're right.
I say with a bit of a bite over Leia's words.
I want to finish this story already.
Originally, I was going to go to the guild and have them remove me from the rankings. I was able to speak directly to the president and save him the trouble.
''I don't think that's a good idea.
However, Barbaroi smiled wryly as he touched his own beard, which had grown bright white.
''You've seen that the Primordial Demon King has returned to life this time to hold this gathering, right?
It did indeed say that.
But he didn't nod, he listened.
But we don't know where the Demon King is," he said. "But we don't know where the Demon King is, we only know that he was resurrected ten years ago, and that he is now hiding his power and hiding somewhere.
What does that have to do with me quitting the guild?
Barbaroi gave a really happy smile at the question and pointed at me.
''Takumi, the number one adventurer ranking. The guild is now suspecting you as the first candidate for the Demon King.
Huh? ...... I'm finally misidentified as the Demon King!
The strongest demon king in the adventurer's ranking was about to be born.
Please report us if you find any errors so we can fix it asap!
It had been three days since the Goblin King's attack, and for the first time in a long time, I was at peace with nothing in particular.
''Today's lunch is a pot of mushrooms and chicken dumplings. The mushrooms were picked up by Chiharu, right?''
Yeah, I got it, Chiharu.
The three of us and Karuna the Magic Sword surround the pot.
Chiharu has taken his place on my lap and Leia, sitting in front of me, is looking at him with envy.
It's not a bad idea, but it's not a bad idea.
I can't wash them afterwards.
Even so, I put Karuna's portion in the bowl just for the atmosphere.
It turned out to be like an offering, but Karuna, perhaps satisfied, didn't say anything.
A peaceful afternoon passed.
I had already forgotten all about the letter from the Jugo-kai.
Can't you serve it to me?
Until I heard that voice.
Leia jumped back, startled.
No one here noticed the old man's presence until they heard his voice.
To my left, to Leia's right, sat an old man, thin and wrinkled as a dead tree.
He naturally blended in with the rest of us around the pot.
How long had he been there?
I can't hide my surprise that even Leia, let alone me, didn't sense any sign of him.
Still, I'm going to pretend to be calm and serve the old man the pot.
"W-what are you?
Leia stops Leia's attempt to put her hand on her katana by holding her palm out in front of her.
I knew this old man.
The person I least wanted to fight.
The old man that Nuruhach had said so in the past.
Adventurer's Guild President Barbaroi Souza was there.
'Woo hoo, crappy. What is this, crushed bird cartilage in the sausage?
Yes, I mix in crushed lotus root and watered down starchy flour from the potatoes to thicken it. You'll enjoy the texture.
Mmmmmm, yumm, yumm, yumm.
An old man who looks like he could fall over if pushed.
If it was just looks, everyone would think so.
'If it's just pure strength, the Ancient Dragon (Ancient Dragon) and Alice would be far stronger. But the one I'd least want to fight is Barbaroi.
I've heard how Barbaroi fights to get Nuruhach to say so.
Surprise.
Use every means possible to catch your opponent off guard.
You make yourself look weak, catch them off guard, kill their attention, and set up a trap.
Then, only in that moment when he is sure to defeat his opponent, he will explosively increase his power to finish him off with a single blow.
If I hadn't listened to Nuruhachi, I wouldn't have believed it.
Even I can win, even if I'm like this, Barbaroi looks so weak.
"That old bastard, he hates it.
Chiharu on his lap stared at Barbaroi and then turned away with a pout.
'Woo hoo, she hates me. Amechan, are you there?
I'm sorry.
Chihar takes the candy bars as if to take them away and quickly turns away.
He seems to dislike Barbaroi quite a bit, just like Nuruhachi.
''So, what business did you come here today? Chairman Barbaroy.
Yeah, yeah, I sent the notice about the Juugo-kai the other day. Did you see it?
No, I missed it.
'Huh? I know what I'll find out when I open the package.
Now, I think the beast or something has opened up.
We smile and laugh at each other.
Let's be clear. I'm super scared.
'Well, that's ......
For a moment, the signs of Barbaroi are so rare that they seem to disappear. But the next moment.
'It can't be helped,'
Its presence exploded and swelled.
Its presence was as if a tens of meters tall giant suddenly appeared in front of him.
An overwhelming force and heavy pressure enveloped the cave.
'Kah!'
Leia jumps up and pulls out her katana.
''What the hell, you're doing?''
Karna is also slipping out of her scabbard of her own accord and producing black balls.
'Provocation, quiet, both of you.
It was Chiharu who said that.
It's an adult's voice again.
Unlike earlier, he was staring at Barbaroi with a serious expression.
''Sorry, sorry, I just wanted to see your reaction.
With a huff, Barbaroi's presence diminishes like a deflated balloon.
I knew it, you old bastard.
At the same time, Chiharu returns to normal and hugs me.
Leia and Karuna have also calmed down and take their seats again.
''Your power, I was trying to get a little glimpse of your power, but if you don't react to that, you're at the bottom of the barrel.
Of course. You're not the smallest measuring instrument you can have.
Miss Leia, don't be provocative.
Your vessel is too small to measure.
He was just too scared to move.
Well, the matter is simple. It's not a good look for you to be the number one ranked player in the Tenth Group. We've decided not to hold the meeting at the guild headquarters, but here.
What?
I'm speechless at the surprise of the development.
'Everyone will be here soon. Oh, no need for tea. My men will take care of the chores.
I can understand why the Nuru Bee hates it.
He's an inedible old man.
He's very good at seeing what people don't like in an instant and putting it into action.
''Then I'm leaving the guild. I originally planned to retire, so I don't have any aspirations.''
Takumi-san, what a great mindset to throw away the number one spot in the ranking. What a great mindset! It's true that even if you don't have such a title, it's an unchanging fact that you are the strongest person in the universe.
You're right, you're right.
I say with a bit of a bite over Leia's words.
I want to finish this story already.
Originally, I was going to go to the guild and have them remove me from the rankings. I was able to speak directly to the president and save him the trouble.
''I don't think that's a good idea.
However, Barbaroi smiled wryly as he touched his own beard, which had grown bright white.
''You've seen that the Primordial Demon King has returned to life this time to hold this gathering, right?
It did indeed say that.
But he didn't nod, he listened.
But we don't know where the Demon King is," he said. "But we don't know where the Demon King is, we only know that he was resurrected ten years ago, and that he is now hiding his power and hiding somewhere.
What does that have to do with me quitting the guild?
Barbaroi gave a really happy smile at the question and pointed at me.
''Takumi, the number one adventurer ranking. The guild is now suspecting you as the first candidate for the Demon King.
Huh? ...... I'm finally misidentified as the Demon King!
The strongest demon king in the adventurer's ranking was about to be born.
It had been three days since the Goblin King's attack, and for the first time in a long time, I was at peace with nothing in particular.''Today's lunch is a pot of mushrooms and chicken dumplings. The mushrooms were picked up by Chiharu, right?''Yeah, I got it, Chiharu.The three of us and Karuna the Magic Sword surround the pot.Chiharu has taken his place on my lap and Leia, sitting in front of me, is looking at him with envy.It's not a bad idea, but it's not a bad idea.I can't wash them afterwards.Even so, I put Karuna's portion in the bowl just for the atmosphere.It turned out to be like an offering, but Karuna, perhaps satisfied, didn't say anything.A peaceful afternoon passed.I had already forgotten all about the letter from the Jugo-kai.Can't you serve it to me?Until I heard that voice.Leia jumped back, startled.No one here noticed the old man's presence until they heard his voice.To my left, to Leia's right, sat an old man, thin and wrinkled as a dead tree.He naturally blended in with the rest of us around the pot.How long had he been there?I can't hide my surprise that even Leia, let alone me, didn't sense any sign of him.Still, I'm going to pretend to be calm and serve the old man the pot."W-what are you?Leia stops Leia's attempt to put her hand on her katana by holding her palm out in front of her.I knew this old man.The person I least wanted to fight.The old man that Nuruhach had said so in the past.Adventurer's Guild President Barbaroi Souza was there.'Woo hoo, crappy. What is this, crushed bird cartilage in the sausage?Yes, I mix in crushed lotus root and watered down starchy flour from the potatoes to thicken it. You'll enjoy the texture.Mmmmmm, yumm, yumm, yumm.An old man who looks like he could fall over if pushed.If it was just looks, everyone would think so.'If it's just pure strength, the Ancient Dragon Ancient Dragon and Alice would be far stronger. But the one I'd least want to fight is Barbaroi.I've heard how Barbaroi fights to get Nuruhach to say so.Surprise.Use every means possible to catch your opponent off guard.You make yourself look weak, catch them off guard, kill their attention, and set up a trap.Then, only in that moment when he is sure to defeat his opponent, he will explosively increase his power to finish him off with a single blow.If I hadn't listened to Nuruhachi, I wouldn't have believed it.Even I can win, even if I'm like this, Barbaroi looks so weak."That old bastard, he hates it.Chiharu on his lap stared at Barbaroi and then turned away with a pout.'Woo hoo, she hates me. Amechan, are you there?I'm sorry.Chihar takes the candy bars as if to take them away and quickly turns away.He seems to dislike Barbaroi quite a bit, just like Nuruhachi.''So, what business did you come here today? Chairman Barbaroy.Yeah, yeah, I sent the notice about the Juugo-kai the other day. Did you see it?No, I missed it.'Huh? I know what I'll find out when I open the package.Now, I think the beast or something has opened up.We smile and laugh at each other.Let's be clear. I'm super scared.'Well, that's ......For a moment, the signs of Barbaroi are so rare that they seem to disappear. But the next moment.'It can't be helped,'Its presence exploded and swelled.Its presence was as if a tens of meters tall giant suddenly appeared in front of him.An overwhelming force and heavy pressure enveloped the cave.'Kah!'Leia jumps up and pulls out her katana.''What the hell, you're doing?''Karna is also slipping out of her scabbard of her own accord and producing black balls.'Provocation, quiet, both of you.It was Chiharu who said that.It's an adult's voice again.Unlike earlier, he was staring at Barbaroi with a serious expression.''Sorry, sorry, I just wanted to see your reaction.With a huff, Barbaroi's presence diminishes like a deflated balloon.I knew it, you old bastard.At the same time, Chiharu returns to normal and hugs me.Leia and Karuna have also calmed down and take their seats again.''Your power, I was trying to get a little glimpse of your power, but if you don't react to that, you're at the bottom of the barrel.Of course. You're not the smallest measuring instrument you can have.Miss Leia, don't be provocative.Your vessel is too small to measure.He was just too scared to move.Well, the matter is simple. It's not a good look for you to be the number one ranked player in the Tenth Group. We've decided not to hold the meeting at the guild headquarters, but here.What?I'm speechless at the surprise of the development.'Everyone will be here soon. Oh, no need for tea. My men will take care of the chores.I can understand why the Nuru Bee hates it.He's an inedible old man.He's very good at seeing what people don't like in an instant and putting it into action.''Then I'm leaving the guild. I originally planned to retire, so I don't have any aspirations.''Takumi-san, what a great mindset to throw away the number one spot in the ranking. What a great mindset! It's true that even if you don't have such a title, it's an unchanging fact that you are the strongest person in the universe.You're right, you're right.I say with a bit of a bite over Leia's words.I want to finish this story already.Originally, I was going to go to the guild and have them remove me from the rankings. I was able to speak directly to the president and save him the trouble.''I don't think that's a good idea.However, Barbaroi smiled wryly as he touched his own beard, which had grown bright white.''You've seen that the Primordial Demon King has returned to life this time to hold this gathering, right?It did indeed say that.But he didn't nod, he listened.But we don't know where the Demon King is," he said. "But we don't know where the Demon King is, we only know that he was resurrected ten years ago, and that he is now hiding his power and hiding somewhere.What does that have to do with me quitting the guild?Barbaroi gave a really happy smile at the question and pointed at me.''Takumi, the number one adventurer ranking. The guild is now suspecting you as the first candidate for the Demon King.Huh? ...... I'm finally misidentified as the Demon King!The strongest demon king in the adventurer's ranking was about to be born.
