The Hero Took Everything from Me, So I Partied with the Hero’s Mother! Chapter 49: Hero (Eiyuu)

Today I was supposed to go hunting with Shizuko and others...

But in front of our apartnt (アパートメント), there was a unicorn carriage...

I have a bad feeling about this... after all, the unicorn carriage belongs to Dhamar royal family.

No matter how exclusive the apartnt is, it's a citizen's apartnt... and the nobles live in the noble area... so there's a good chance that I'm the one whom the royal family wants to talk to.

I should have left earlier.

"Maybe we shouldn't hunt today."

"What does that an, Ceres? You promised we'd go hunting today, right...?"

"Nee-san, you see... look at that thing..."

I pointed out the carriage through the window.

"The royal carriage..."

"Ceres-kun... that's..."

"I hope this is wrong, but I think I'm the only person in this apartnt that the royal family would want to et."

This is discouraging... what kind of business do they want?

Although I et so important people because I belong to the hero's party, I'm just a villager.

If possible, I don't even want to et royalty. Because...

'You're still a mber of the hero's party, so you'll have to defeat the Demon King too.'

'At least one of the Four Heavenly Kings must be defeated by Ceres-dono.'

They might say sothing like that, at worst.

I an, they can influence people's lives and send them to their deaths with a single word.

That's what nobles and royalty do.

Knock-knock...

I knew it.

"Yes, co in."

I open the door.

"Ceres-dono, I'm here on behalf of King Zanmark IV. Please co with ."

My bad premonition cos true.

"Everyone, it's a pity, but the hunt will be postponed to tomorrow... I'm off!"

""""Ceres (kun) (san) (chan)""""

I hope it's not too bad.

* * *

"Thank you very much, Ceres-dono."

It seems that my bad premonition was correct.

Besides the King, there's Dobell, the pri minister, and his trusted advisor Otta, and... even a princess by his side.

Under the circumstances, the odds of asking to do a difficult task are not slim.

"Yes, I'm glad King Zanmark is pleased..."

"Good, this ti I've called you here to congratulate Ceres-dono on your success, so please make yourself at ho."

From his look, his mood is good.

If this is the way... I won't be forced to do anything I don't want.

"Thank you very much."

"So, Ceres-dono, normally the title of Dragon Slayer (ドラゴンスレイヤー) goes with the dal, and since you're here in the capital, I thought I'd give you the dal..."

"It's my great pleasure..."

The King ca down from his throne and put the dal on my chest.

Normally, Pri Minister Dobell would have given it to , but the King ca to give it to himself?

Is there sothing going on here?

"But, it is an impressive battle record... you have fought more than a hundred dragon species, including higher species, and many nobles call Ceres-dono the 'protector of the kingdom'."

"That's... Well, it just so happens."

"Ceres-dono, don't be modest. The King is right. I, the Pri Minister, have heard of your achievents. Many call you 'a true hero'. Isn't it, Otta-dono?"

"Yes, I was surprised when I heard it myself."

"So I thought how could a man who has done so well not have any title just because his job is 'magic swordman'?"

This doesn't sound good...

"So, in this kingdom, there were many people who were given titles apart from their jobs in the past... The na of those titles was 'Hero (Eiyuu)'... a title given to those who served their kingdom and people regardless of their natural job... like now. So, for Ceres-dono's achievents... even a 'Dragon Slayer' is not enough, therefore, you shall be given the historic title of 'Hero (Eiyuu)'."

"I cannot accept such a grand title."

"No, Ceres-dono, the King has always been concerned about your disadvantage as you have fought alongside with the best and the bravest Hero (Yuusha), but never received any support money for your deeds and never received your due recognition. Therefore, given that you have done more than the four main job, you have been given the title of 'Hero (Eiyuu)' which is equivalent to the four main jobs... please accept it."

"Pri Minister Dobell... is there sothing special about holding that title?"

"I will tell you... this title is not a job, but it is equivalent to the four main job... In other words, it can even be used against Hero (Yuusha)... and in Dhamar, in case of ergency, you can directly ask for help from , my vassals, and the noble... In short, it is a title that allows you to do anything you wish, and ask for their cooperation without going through any formalities."

To et kings and noblen at any ti and ask for their cooperation... it's unbelievable.

It seems to that even this title exceeds the hero's (Yuusha) authority.

"Such a title..."

"Don't worry. I have high hopes for you, and depending on how well you work I may even consider marrying you to the princess and bestowing upon you the rank of nobleman... so keep up the good work."

That's funny... Princess Marin is supposed to marry Zect after defeating the Demon King... there can be no other princess.

"Such a..."

"Ceres-dono, this is a decision made with the consent of all the nobles of this kingdom, including not only the King but also myself."

That ans that if I refuse to accept it, I will no longer be able to stay in this kingdom.

"I thank you for your kindness, and I humbly accept, but won't it be a problem since Princess Marin is going to be the wife of the hero Zect?"

"The princess who will be married to you when you are successful will be Mariane-sama, not Marin-sama, and I know Ceres-dono's taste in won... I look forward to Ceres-dono's success in the future, 'Hero (Eiyuu)'. And Ceres-dono... you now have the chance to be treated like other 4 main jobs, and even more than the Hero (Yuusha) if you work hard... this Dobell is counting on you... if you have any problems, please co to at any ti."

That's right, as long as I don't play a part...

I'll end up with only the title of 'Hero (Eiyuu)'...

But that is better...

While I was stunned... the conversation was over.