悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。 9話

You got this! Go! C’mon! Get him! Match over! He did so well, Big Sister! Yes! You’re really knocking out the competition there, Arthur! Thank you! Congrats. I’m jealous you’ll get to see Princess Pride more often from here on. Don’t say that, Eric! You’ll get even more jealous. That’s true.

Everyone that took part in the selection thinks the same. Do us proud, Imperial Guardsman Arthur Bersford. I will! I’m happy that Arthur’s been around a lot ever since then. So am I! You’ll come with us to the next observation, won’t you? Yeah, of cour- Of course he will.

In case there’s an emergency concerning Elder Sister, who is the first in line for the throne, he’ll always be with her as a guard. That’s the role of an Imperial guardsman, right? Yeah. But even so, that day was amazing. You mean about the selection day activities?

Yes! All the knights aside from the captain and vice-captain volunteered, right? Thanks to that, it grew to a large-scale event that spanned two days, though. Maybe they liked the sound of the “Imperial Guard”, or the prize that could be won was appealing, or perhaps it was the honor of protecting the royal family…

All of the participating knights had tremendous fighting spirit and a go-for-it attitude. Perhaps I should reconsider the knight’s wages and salary… What was that?! There’s a man collapsed on the street blocking our path! We’ll move him out of the way immediately! Pride! Princess Pride! Val?! {pos(396.8,396)}{an7}”The Cruel Princess and the Criminal”

Where am I? I found you collapsed on the street, and you were carried to the castle. You little… Y-you’re… Calm down, Val. Listen to me right now. It’s okay. He’s signed a fealty contract with Elder Sister. He has no choice but to obey what Elder Sister, his master, says.

And he can’t harm others, nor can he lay a single finger on the royal family. Answer me, Val. Why were you passed out there? As you have ordered, Your Highness, and as stated in the fealty contract… I have come back!

If you are ever faced with an impossible situation, and you wish from your heart for someone to help you, come back to me. I will forgive your disrespect towards us on the condition that we will come to no harm. You’d like me to do something, right?

No! I was only drawn to you because of that fealty contract! I don’t want your help. You want someone’s help, even if not mine, right? Yeah. Well then, go ahead and ask. Stop! If I ask, he must answer. But, even so, if it’s that much of a predicament

That he’d ask me for something though he never came to me even once up to now… I must ask about it. Val, please tell me what you’d like sincerely. Remove your hands. He…lp me… help… me… As your master, I command you. Speak clearly of what you want! The kids! Help them!

And who are these kids? Two lower-class kids named Kemet and Sefec. They were taken by some human traffickers. And what’s the plan to save them? Exchange them for five others by sundown tomorrow. Well, besides the fact that I can’t actually do it, I have doubts those guys would really trade hostages.

I told you all I needed to, Princess. Your business with me is done, now hurry and release me. His means were taken away by the fealty contract, and there’s nothing he can do. That’s precisely why… Val, starting tonight you are placed under house arrest. What?! What are you trying to do?!

Is this also a part of my punishment, you… you monster?! Stale, Arthur. We will do as you desire, First Princess Pride. I will help them. Human trafficking is a prohibited violation of the laws of our country, and I cannot turn a blind eye to a fiend that kidnaps children.

Above all else, I have an obligation to grasp the hand of a man who is seeking help from me. I will take back my countryfolk, and the people precious to you! This time, Gilbert will also take part in this hostage recovery operation. He has information on human trafficking.

Right, that’s quite encouraging. Thank goodness. It’s strangely quiet… Careful out there. This is awful. I made the bleakness a little better. You said I could go free, yeah, Princess? I have also commanded that you do not use violence. Thanks. It’s fine. Here’s your meal.

I will not tolerate you dumping it out or wasting it otherwise. It’s all right. Sorry ‘bout that, I saw a bug. Nice skill. It’s a precious, useless possession after your contract though, Princess. Wanna see what I can do with a fork? Hey, criminal.

Don’t forget that as royalty, both Tiara and I have the right to give you orders. Even if I was trying to get on your bad side, there’d be no point. You won’t be able to get out of here until tomorrow. After you have your meal, you’ll go to bed.

To save the children, you need to be in perfect physical condi- I told you! I don’t need your help! Um, you’re… trying to help Kemet and Sefec, aren’t you? Yeah. But I’m not asking for help from all of you. Aren’t those kids important to you?

What?! Those little brats aren’t important to me at all! Huh? So… you aren’t worried? No, I’m not! Stop saying random things that could apply! Then… why do you want to help them? Because I need it! So I can live comfortably! That’s why! To… live comfortably? To live comfortably?

He can’t mean… that he uses those children to do his labor for him since he’s restricted by the fealty contract… No… What are Kemet and Sefec to you? Some brats I’m so sick of I could die! Just remembering them makes me feel sick. If you’re satisfied, get lost, Princess.

Spoiled brats that live in a privileged society like you lot make me want to vomit. Tiara, I’m sorry that scared you. Big Sister… She’s sensitive to people’s sorrows. I’m positive there must be a reason why Tiara spoke to Val. Moreover, what Val said earlier… Stale, Arthur. Please take care of Tiara.

I’m going to stay here a little longer. What?! What are you saying?! Leave you alone with a guy like that?! It will be fine. I’m Val’s master, so please do this. I’m coming for you in one hour. Big Sister… I’m sorry I couldn’t do anything. That isn’t true at all.

This must be a good show for pretty little princesses like you, eh? How much are you gonna toy with my life before you’re satisfied, you stupid child? Just for tonight. When the morning comes, you and I are going to go save Kemet and Sefec. I’m not looking for your help!

Answer me. Why are you going so far to prevent us from helping? You’re the ones who put me in this position. Answer me. Are you saying that you want to refuse my help due to your shame? Exactly. Answer me. Well then, about Kemet and Sefec, who you want to save.

Does your shame take priority over them? Ye- No. Tell me. How did you meet Kemet and Sefec? Those kids were living in my old place without permission. From then on, Sefec brought Kemet along and followed me all over. Why did you live with them?

I told you, those brats just came and chose to follow me around! Even when I changed homes, they’d come and freakin’ find me, over and over again! It’s thanks to your annoying contract that I can’t lay a single finger on ‘em. Do you know why they followed you around?

They think just having someone like me next to them will keep them safe! They’re some damn irritating kids! As far as what he’s said, it really sounds like he was annoyed by being followed around by those kids… If that’s true, then why- Because I need it! So I can live comfortably! That’s why!

What are Kemet and Sefec like? They’re both special ability users, but… they’re just kids. Kemet is totally competent when it comes to words, but that kid’s barely got any purpose of his own. He’s always following behind me or Sefec every day… and not even I know what that kid’s special ability is.

Sefec also made sure to bring Kemet everywhere she goes. Even though they aren’t related by blood, she takes care of Kemet because she’s the big sister. She’s sassy and if anything happens, she’ll immediately use her ability and knock ‘em out with water at full blast.

Sefec was also the one who first thought to follow me around. She tosses and turns while sleeping even more than Kemet does, so she steals the blankets every freakin’ time. Neither of them even knew money existed until I taught them about it. When we eat… Gah, dammit! I’m starting to feel sick again!

Are you happy now?! Something feels wrong… Are you truly not worried about them? I already told you! What is worrying to you? What do you mean by that? What are the things that have been precious to you up until now? Money and your life. What is there besides that? Unbelievable…

Has that been all this whole time? What about family and friends… and how about your comrades that died when that cliff collapsed? I don’t care about those parents that abandoned me. No friends either. Those guys that died in the cliff collapse were just the most convenient group for me at the time.

I don’t give a crap that they died. Then how about Kemet and Sefec? What would you think if the two of them died? I’d hate it. Val! That’s important! Stop it! You’re wrong! Wrong, wrong, wrong! Those stupid brats aren’t anything special to me! That’s enough… to make me feel disgusting!

This hasn’t happened before! This thing that feels like heartburn! And my heart has never pounded so hard that I feel nauseous… never! Why? Why? Just thinking about what’s happening to them makes me nauseous, and I can’t help but want to hit something! Their last words! Their screams!

I can’t stop hearing them and they won’t go away! This has never happened to me before! It’s your fault! If you had just executed me back then without asking my opinion it wouldn’t have turned out like this! Back then, if you had just killed me…

I wouldn’t know this pain or anything like this! I don’t want to be this sort of person! What… I’ve never seen such awkward tears before. I’m sure he hasn’t realized it. The reason he’s crying, what Kemet and Sefec are to him, and maybe even why it hurts so much.

No, it’s not that he hasn’t realized it. He just doesn’t know. Don’t push me away. I will answer. Why are you suffering? Because that is your punishment. Though you’ve injured, hurt, and taken so many people’s lives… you couldn’t comprehend the suffering and pain of those people.

All that you’ve done up to now you will surely continue to feel from now on, until forever. I will answer. Why is it that what you understand as “precious” is wrong? It’s because you didn’t have anything that was way more precious to you than your own life or money. I will answer.

The true nature of that disgusting feeling, like your insides are crawling around. That is called “worry.” Why didn’t I notice this sooner? I’m sure Tiara did. Princess Pride… Do you need something? Those eyes… Why can’t anyone help my father?! and those tears too. Even though I knew it a long time ago…

I will answer. Those tears of yours, are tears from when thinking about family! Because I need it! So, I can live comfortably! That’s why! When the two of them aren’t there, your body must struggle so much that you can no longer feel happiness! You’re thinking about those two!

The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior. Episode 10: “The Coldhearted Princess Sneaks In.” {pos(396.8,396)}{an7}”The Coldhearted Princess Sneaks In”