The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases: Volume 2 [Parts 1 to 11] by Shin Kouduki

Author:Shin Kouduki
Language: eng
Format: epub

An Exchange in the Dusk

“Uncle? What on earth are you...” asked the dumbfounded Riese. Overthrowing the king? That would mean killing her father.

“Is it so surprising? I thought you’d at least heard how I resent the royal family,” said Alfred.

“True, I did hear that,” said Riese. She had heard it on that day after being separated from Beatrice, at the same time she had heard that her father planned to kill her. In fact, she had first been told that Alfred resented the royal family, then about how her father had planned to kill her, after which they had been attacked by monsters. So invested had Alfred been in that conversation that he had let his guard down to an extent that would normally be unthinkable, leaving him open to attack and being bitten in two. The shock of this discovery had left Riese unable to do anything but stare at her uncle’s bloodsoaked body.

“But I...” she started before trailing off.

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to dredge up bad memories. But look, there’s no need to worry about me anymore, is there? Besides, I brought that whole episode on myself.”

“But...”

“Let’s discuss that later. First, I’m sure you’re wondering why I’d propose such a thing.”

“Well...yes, of course I am,” Riese answered. Trying to overthrow the king was one thing. Whatever the motivation, she could at least understand that, even if she couldn’t accept it. But for Alfred to invite her to join him was inexplicable. “Why would I do that to my father? I’ve never held any hatred for him.”

“You have good reason to do it. As I told you, if you do not, you will be killed. It is the only way to ensure your own survival.”

“I can’t believe these words, even coming from you, uncle. Why would my father be trying to kill me?”

“Hmm. I suppose you would feel that way. It is an outrageous claim, after all. Do you know what some people call you who possess innate Gifts?”

“I’m afraid I don’t. Or perhaps I should say I’ve never heard of anyone having any particular name for us,” said Riese. In fact, she had barely heard anything about those who possessed innate Gifts. The mechanics of Gifts barely differed whether innate or bequeathed—certainly not enough to warrant different names for those who had them from birth...or so Riese thought.

“They call you ‘God’s puppets,’” Alfred stated.

“God’s puppets?” It was hard to imagine that was a positive term, but she felt more confused than surprised. She couldn’t understand why anyone would call them that. What would their reason be?

“I can see why you wouldn’t understand,” said Alfred. “You’ve been this way since birth, so you wouldn’t comprehend how you’re different.”

“What do you mean?”

“Gifts are granted by God. That means they contain God’s will. No objections yet?”

“Of course not. That’s common knowledge.” Gifts were not granted by God haphazardly. They necessarily reflected His will. But His will was not absolute—much like revelation, it was a sign to proceed in a certain direction, but not an iron-clad decree.

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