Reincarnated into a Game As the Hero’s Friend

Chapter 39

Even though I understand Fathers words, to have the situation change this much its troublesome. I also have my agenda after all.

Thankfully, the preparation of the army, or to be more specific, the preparation of the Zeavert troop has been done by Father. I also had Nobert hire many scouts from the Adventurers Guild. 

If later on, demonic beasts attacked the refugees it would cause panic and casualties. Its better to fight them before that happens so thats why I need people that can scout our surroundings. Its best to leave the job to the professional.

I also need a map so Ive sent a servant to the palace to create a copy of the map. I need the kingdom to at least be willing to let me have a copy of the map otherwise Ill be troubled. I know a map is a military secret but this is also a military job you know.

Then, I sent a messenger to Mazell to call him to the mansion. Its best if Luguentz can also come but even if he doesnt Mazell alone should be enough.

Mazell is still living in the dorm so its easy to get hold of him. Thats great. If he has started his journey it will be hard to contact him. I need to do something about it but I dont know what. I mean, its not like this world has smartphones.

I read the list that contained the required arms and goods needed by the Zeavert troop. I want to have a secretary. I never had a secretary in my past life, but then, Im not as busy as I am now. Its fair for me to want a secretary right. I know technically Im a student so Im just a kid but still

While I complained about this in my head, Mazell finally arrived at the mansion. He brought Luguentz with him. Thats great. I heard it was Mazell that went all the way to bring Luguentz here

Im really curious why you called me out at this time.

My bad. Sorry to you too, Luguentz.

Nah, its fine.

He said that but he came here with a sword strapped on his waist. Is it his habit as an adventurer that be constantly on a battlefield? On the other hand, Mazell is wearing light equipment. I dont know which of their outfits is common in this world.

The maid, Tilla-san, poured us some black tea and left the room. Both Mazell and Luguentz are probably no longer strangers to her. I gulped the tea to quench my thirst. The tea snacks that have been prepared for today are cookies.

Mazell also drinks his tea while looking straight at me.

So, what happened?

Triot got destroyed by the demons army. This is still a secret though.

A loud clank sound resounded in the room. It was the sound of both Mazell and Luguentz putting down their tea cup to its saucer.

What did you just say?

Thats why there are going to be refugees from Triot flooding into our kingdom. I need to go to meet them.

I calmly replied to Luguentzs astonished question. Oh please, I also dont know the details so can you stop glaring at me.

Mazell looked at me with a serious expression.

If Welner is going to be sent out, then its true right?

Yeah. The problem is I dont know how long I will be away. Thats why I called you here.

Originally, I planned to introduce Elrich to Mazell but since now I dont have time I have no choice but to let him meet Elrich on his own.

I met a person that seems to be reliable. Both of you are not good at using healing magic right?

At least for now. In the future, Mazell will also be able to somehow use healing magic. After all, omnipotence is one of a heros or rather a protagonists common plot device.

I can use a bit of healing magic but not to the point I can say Im good at it.

Seriously?

Thats a surprise. That means Mazells current level is higher than my prediction. I turned my gaze to Luguentz and he silently shook his head. I dont know if that means Luguentz cant use magic at all or he just cant use healing magic. Well, whatever.

Anyway, I met a person who can use healing magic and he also looks like hes quite strong so I want both of you, Mazell, to meet him. I shouldve gone with you but as you know, I cant. Thats why I want you to meet him by yourself.

Alright. If its someone you recommended,  Ill try to meet him.

Though Im glad you easily agreed, Mazell, arent you a bit too reckless? I guess a good person who easily trusts others is the personality of a typical protagonist of a game. Even in the game, there was no instance that Mazell doubted the information he got in a town. Yet, he never got into a bad situation because of that. Is it another one of the protagonists plot armor?

His name is Elrich Kluger. This is the inn where he currently stayed. I will also send a notice to him that you will come.

Got it.

Im going too.

Thats fine. I was just about to ask you to do that, Luguentz.

Its great that Luguentz is also willing to go. As for the details, I will just leave it to them. Theres one other thing I want to discuss with Mazell. This thing is also important.

 Ill arrange it on my side and Ive also told Norbert and my father about this. if the merchant corps returned to the capital before I did, you can do as you like with the weapons and armors they brought.

Huh?

Strangely, Mazell and Luguentz are in unison. Is my world that strange?

Youre not saying that you will give all of them to Mazell right?

Thats exactly my meaning though.

Welner, is that really fine?

With a confused expression, both Luguentz and Mazell asked me. Well, I plan to give them all to Mazell from the beginning.

I didnt let them purchase those armors and weapons for decorations, you know. As for me, I just need a spear. If I need more equipment I can just buy them later.

Since my skill is [Spearmanship] swords are useless to me. Well, I can use them to a certain level since theres a swordsmanship lesson in the academy. My grade in that lesson ranked in the bottom half or about the middle of the class though. Im no match for Mazell.

Plus, the equipment I had the merchants corps gather is a sample for the kingdom. Its better for me if that sample can prove its usefulness. If theres a problem with the equipment, in reality, theres no other choice but to shove them into the warehouse but if theres no problem then making a skilled person use it is the best.

If youre bothered by me giving them to you, lets just say I let you borrow them. For me, the stronger you two become the better.

Ive always wondered With a baffled expression painted on his face, Luguentz started to talk.

Why are you willing to go this far?

I dont understand what things Ive gone this far but if youre talking about the equipment, then a personal reason would be because Mazell is my friend.

This isnt a lie. Maybe its because of something like charisma but Ive never felt unwilling to help Mazell. Now that I think about it, everyone is friendly to the games protagonist. Many characters were willing to help him without any compensation.

In the game, no human has ever deceived the protagonist. He also never got arrested for intruding and ransacking random peoples houses. The latter should be a crime though. Although in real life he didnt go around ransacking peoples houses.

I wonder if theres an invisible force that influenced me in this world that was formerly a game. I mean, I kept helping Mazell like the characters in the game.

Publicly, helping Mazell is something that His Highness has requested, though Ill still help Mazell regardless.

As for me?

I feel like I can trust you and its better to have as many people as possible that can fight with devils.

I wont say its my investment so you guys can defeat demon king The word investment isnt even widely used in this world. Plus, I didnt lie when I said I helped them because Mazell is my friend and Luguentz is my friends companion.

Youre a good person like Mazell, With an expression that I cant tell if what hes saying is praise or not, Luguentz added.

I feel like youre saying that its unexpected for me to be a good person.

Im not as good of a person as Mazell. All of my actions are done because I want to survive. I can say that Ive done it because of my noblesse oblige as an excuse but saying that to Luguentz is a bad move.

While I was still troubled about what other excuses I could say, Mazell looked straight at me and said, Let me borrow them then. Someday I will return the favor.

Yeah, Ill let you borrow them.

Dont worry about that, Mazell. Because someday you will bring me the demon kings head.