The Hero’s Brother Is Bound To Be Depressed

395 – How to use

One of the reasons I left the academy was because of the safety of the Messiah members. You get hurt when I’m around you. I realized that through Luna’s death and chose to leave before I lost something precious.

However, if the cult was targeting me and my friends, my action would be no different from running away. It’s an obvious mistake. I think at least if you realize it was a mistake, you should try to make up for it.

I said with a serious expression.

“We must protect our members.”

Raelan smiled bitterly at my words.

“That’s strange. “Wasn’t reviving Luna your priority goal?”

“… that.”

I was speechless for a moment. Even in this situation, the priority goal of reviving Luna did not change. To that extent, Luna meant the world to me. However, her members were also precious and irreplaceable.

Raelan noticed my conflict and spoke casually.

“Now we are competing for the Holy Grail. “Do you think you can get the Holy Grail first against Roel and the Church while protecting your members who may be attacked at any moment?”

As he said that, Raelan, who sat next to him, crossed his arms. I sighed as he looked at me as if asking me to answer. Even if you put all your effort into obtaining the Holy Grail, it will be extremely difficult. But I can’t help it. Because Rakar, Kane, and Aria are precious people to me.

“… However, we cannot pretend not to know the danger. “The rescue team must be divided into several members to prevent the cult’s attack.”

“Although a coordinator has joined, he will not be able to completely fill Estelle’s vacancy. Even if you are an archmage, you are a coordinator who specializes in combat. The pros and cons of wizards and assassins are clear. “Who are you going to take out in this situation?”

“… “Eunice and Lamine are academy students anyway, so it will be fine with just the two of them.”

Raelan asked right away in response to my question.

“Then what do you plan to do with the two people missing?”

My face got hot. Raelan’s sharp question hints that I am making the wrong choice. But that doesn’t mean you can give up on your friends.

I said in a slightly annoyed voice.

“… As the last Ross to save the world, isn’t it okay for me to be a little greedy?”

Perhaps because my voice was loud, each of my colleagues who were talking turned their eyes to me. Raelan, who was staring at me, twitched one corner of his mouth.

“Of course you can be greedy. If you have the ability, you can do anything. But you don’t really understand the situation right now. You don’t know what you can use. “You may not have as broad a perspective as Eunice, but utilizing the resources you have is the most important ability a lord must have.”

At that moment, I realized. This was one of Raelan’s many tests. Raelan is constantly trying to make me aware of my position. He is helping in his own way so that he can fulfill his role as a leader who leads everyone.

I finally realized it. When Raelan asked what she was planning to do with the saint, I should have asked: What would you have done? That was what a lord should do with two of the world’s greatest strategists by his side. There was no need to make clumsy plans like usual.

Now, I am not the manager of the academy club, but the leader of the rescue team that will save the world. If I don’t adapt to this position, it will be difficult for many people.

I turned and gestured to Eunice, who was looking at me. Eunice, who had been quietly watching the conversation, took the seat next to her. I sat down between the bookkeepers and asked in a low voice.

“The cult is targeting the lives of academy students who have entered the labyrinth. “Is there a way to protect them while maintaining the strength of the rescue team?”

I am not in a position to give the correct answer. I was in a position to ask questions to people who were better than me and choose the option that was closest to the correct answer. Each person has something they excel at. I must admit my shortcomings and take advantage of people who are better than me.

Raelan and Eunice exchanged glances and nodded at the same time in response.

“there is.”

These two knew the problem that I thought had no answer. As Raelan said, I was impatient because I thought my friends were in danger, so I didn’t think of using them. When he gave a sigh and a look that asked for information, Eunice scratched his freckled nose and said,

“hmm… In fact, we have already made preparations to prevent the cult’s attack.”

I was so embarrassed that I looked helpless. Was I the only one who was serious?

Eunice must have read my expression and waved her hand in confusion.

“I wasn’t trying to hide it. “He didn’t think it was necessary to speak when he should be focusing on getting the Holy Grail.”

As she said that, Eunice glared at Raelan. He had a resentful look, as if asking why he had said that.

“It could be dangerous for my friend, so of course I should have told you.”

“… “But are you fully prepared so you don’t have to worry?”

“How on earth?”

Raelan stole Eunice’s words as she tried to answer.

“You still don’t understand? “The people gathered here in the basement are not all that can help you.”

There was something that came to mind in those words. I had forgotten about it for a while. Even if we don’t gather in Modest’s basement, there are people ready to fight by my side.

“… no way.”

“Yes, the former head of the Praks and soldiers armed with magic stone bombs will take charge of the academy students’ protection and protect your friend.”

That much is enough. Ilaide was one of the strongest sword masters, and the academy would have professors and knights to protect them. If Nelson, the archmage, is also there, there will be no danger unless the entire Confsion attacks.

For a moment, I relaxed and leaned against the back of the chair without realizing it. Now you can focus on the Holy Grail with peace of mind. As I breathed a sigh of relief, Raelan leaned towards me.

“This is Eunice’s plan up to this point.”

“… Do you have any other plans?”

Raelan smiled happily at my question.

“As Bella intended, the church plans to participate in the labyrinth. It’s clear they’re aiming for the Holy Grail. But is there any reason for us to have fair competition? The other person has already crossed the line. Hehehe.”

That is correct. The church killed Luna, who was innocent. They are even targeting my friends. Obtaining the Holy Grail was important, but we also had to use this opportunity to reduce the power of the church.

“Are you planning to attack the church?”

“Yes, I can’t miss this opportunity Bella has created. “I will hunt Confsion as much as I can in the labyrinth.”

When Raelan accepted this, I became anxious and spoke.

“The important thing for us now is to obtain the Holy Grail faster than anyone else. While we argue, Roel will ignore you and run to get the Holy Grail.”

“I know, so we won’t fight the cult directly.”

I tilted my head at Raelan’s answer. If not us, who is fighting against the church? Although there is a perception that the Church is an enemy of the Empire, those who enter the Labyrinth for treasures and relics will choose to avoid the place or pretend not to notice unless they are attacked first.

“… Are you going to use Prax? “If the academy is attacked, my friend could be in danger.”

“I have no intention of using Prax. Their role this time is all about protection. “It’s obvious that you have nothing to worry about, so there’s no need to take the risk.”

I was relieved by Raelan’s answer and asked, scratching my head with unanswered questions.

“Then who is fighting the church?”

Raelan smiled and winked at Eunice. When she turned her head to follow his gaze, Eunice frowned and said,

“Golden King.”

“… what?”

“When I heard Raelan’s plan, I thought we had to bring the Golden King into the mix. Raelan also agreed.”

I was taken aback by Eunice’s words. If the Golden King fights against the Church, it will be of great help to us… I am the type of person who is so tired of laziness and boredom that I would close my eyes comfortably even if the world were to end. It was impossible to move such a golden king as we intended.

“I’m sorry… “I think I explained the Golden King sufficiently last time.”

“I know, it’s a dragon full of laziness and boredom.”

“How do you make a golden king like that fight against the church?”

“You can use hatchlings.”

My head turned to the side again when Raelan suddenly interrupted me. When I looked at him with dumb eyes at the unexpected remark, Raelan said with a grin.

“If the Golden King’s true identity is the Gold Dragon, he will definitely agree to this deal. Will you protect your uniqueness as the last dragon, or will you be happy that the same species has increased? “No matter what choice we make, we will be able to trade in a favorable direction.”