The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases: Volume 1 [Parts 1 to 5] by Shin Kouduki

Author:Shin Kouduki
Language: eng
Format: epub

The Former Hero Explains His Situation

“I can’t believe that’s what happened. Do those fools only care about Stats? They certainly don’t have an eye for talent,” said Riese.

Allen smirked as he felt a vibration from beneath. Her words weren’t phrased as a compliment; in fact, despite the casual manner in which they were uttered, a palpable anger lurked within them. He felt just a little flattered at the thought that she was angry on his behalf.

“I’m sorry, Allen.”

Turning his gaze toward the unexpected apology, Allen saw Riese bowing her head and biting her lip.

“I don’t know what you’re apologizing for. Don’t tell me you’re responsible for me being banished from the duchy,” he replied, tilting his head.

“Well...I think I might be, actually.”

“Huh?”

Allen’s eyes widened slightly at her answer to what had been meant as a joke. Still, one look at Riese’s face told him it wasn’t really true. He saw a variety of emotions reflected there, chief among them remorse.

“I wish I’d been more forceful in insisting that you weren’t a good-for-nothing. If only I’d made sure everyone knew, then maybe...”

Allen couldn’t help but smile, seeing Riese blame herself like this. It wasn’t that he was laughing at her—more that he felt a sense of relief. Her attitude was just the same as when he had first been labeled a good-for-nothing, and Riese was the only one who had dared to voice how absurd that was. Her statement now confirmed that she truly hadn’t changed.

Indeed, Riese and Beatrice had been the only two curious folks who had continued to associate with Allen as his reputation declined. Beatrice, however, held her tongue; Riese was the only one who spoke out. While it seemed in Beatrice’s nature to join Riese in voicing her objections, Beatrice was first and foremost a knight, and Riese her liege. Despite her dissatisfaction, she couldn’t afford to speak imprudently. Allen understood this well, which was why he had no particular feelings about Beatrice’s decision not to speak out, and why Riese’s decision to do so moved him so greatly.

Of course, as a result...

“No, you did more than enough, Riese. Knowing I had just one person willing to oppose them was a real source of strength for me back then. You have no reason to blame yourself,” Allen assured her. As he gently patted Riese on the head, he remembered how often he had done it in the past. Then he spoke again.

“You know, the truth is, this is what I wanted anyway. I could’ve never been the heir to the duchy. Even if you were the reason I was banished, you would have done me a favor. ‘Thanks for getting me kicked out of that family!’”

Riese giggled. “What in the world are you talking about? Well, thank you.”

“You’re very welcome.”

The pair smiled as their gazes met. It was a ridiculous scene, thanking someone for being banished from one’s home, but it really was for the best. Allen truly had been good for nothing so long as he remained in that family.

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