I’m a Hero, but I Gave Up Saving the World

13 – I heard people don’t rewrite

Last night, a secret visitor came to the king who was busy preparing for the appointing ceremony. Bonita, who knows all the secret routes of the palace, broke into the king’s bedroom.

The reason why the king, who would normally have gone into a fit of rage as soon as he saw the old woman’s face, did not get angry because the content of the message was urgent enough to forgive an unauthorized intrusion.

“Finally, a conspiracy has begun to dance under the water, King.”

“The coup… You mean in progress?”

“exactly. It’s a wave that can’t be stopped now. It was a crucial mistake that you sacrificed the soldiers in a meaningless engagement with the elves while everyone was already anxious. Elves inherently have much more powerful magic than humans, so you shouldn’t be too quick to fight them. Dominating them with an imprint was the only right course of action.”

“Even if I regret it now, what can I do, I can’t be dismissed like this. Now, without Isabelle, my impeachment will mean the end of the Aurelian dynasty.”

“I guess so. It’s too bad… So you should have listened to my advice to lie close to Faust.”

“Is the situation really that serious?”

“All the soldiers who clung to the devil tree the elves made have turned their backs on you. More than 95% of the capital’s defense forces. what more can i say? Even a single corps commander is aiming for your neck. Doesn’t that mean that anyone can become a king as long as the number of members of the royal family is insufficient?”

“… … … … … .”

“I came here because I didn’t want to see the sea of blood unfold before you, rather than die.”

“… What should I do?”

“There is only one way. No matter what Faust says tomorrow, don’t be offended. If you offend Faust and the appointing ceremony is canceled, the soldiers will seize the opportunity and rise up. Keep in mind. Your life and the fate of this dynasty… And if you want to protect Isabelle’s life, whether alive or dead, tomorrow you must become Faust’s dog.”

——Bonita’s sincere advice came to mind.

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Recently, he had felt a sense of incongruity when he saw that the soldiers were not listening to his orders.

I have read numerous times in history books that a situation without a hero is practically anarchy, and that the killing of superiors often occurs.

Even in the palace, assassination conspiracies were openly circulating, even reaching the ears of the king, so it was clear that the situation was truly dangerous.

The only way to overcome this crisis was to appoint a new hero.

The launch of the new hero party, and the one supporting that party is me—King of Aurelia.

With this composition, the dissatisfaction of the rebels had no choice but to be put to rest.

However, the king somehow went against Faust’s heart.

Faust openly announced, “I can’t be a hero because of you.”

Is it because of the mood?

Among the onlookers, the sharp shining eyes of an assassin seem to flash.

‘Now! It’s time! Kill the king!’

The king now has to make a decision of a lifetime.

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Judgment here determines his lifespan, and furthermore, the lifeline of the dynasty.

“Faust… Faust. Please take that word away. Now is… Everyone is devastated by the battle with the demon king’s army. If infighting between humans arises, we will collapse from within and ultimately be defeated. The continent of Pangea will be turned into a playground for demons, and this land will become a living hell embodied on the ground.”

“Wow, I’m afraid someone might not be a politician. is that my fault? It’s the fault of the vested interests of those who did politics like shit. Who is it that destroyed the desire to become a hero, and which country speaks as if I brought all the disasters that fell like sleet on the world?”

“… If you ignore Guwain, there will be bloody strife in the court!”

“therefore?”

“… A hell where people eat people, is unfolding in this palace.”

“by the way? whatever? Are you just dying? Is that such a great tragedy?”

“… … … … .”

… Can not be done.

Political logic does not work for Faust.

The guests gathered in the palace were watching the king beg for his life from a distance, as if watching an interesting play. Apparently, there was no loyalist who would risk his life for the king.

Even if there were, they would all be hanging from Misha’s tree.

In other words, the current isolation of a single person was the result of the king himself.

If this continues, the king will indeed die—

“But you’ve been talking too short since before? why? Don’t you want to show respect to a thousand things like me? Then let’s not bother each other and let’s go on our way. Because I don’t want to be appointed as a hero by someone like you.”

As if Faust had no regrets, he ignored the king and looked around at the spectators. It was as if he was searching for a new king candidate.

Ambitious nobles and soldiers waited for the election with faces full of expectations.

If you catch Faust’s eyes here, you will be overwhelmingly closer to the candidate for the next king.

“Now, wait a minute!”

“I am not interested in you anymore. Get off.”

“no… Please wait a minute!!”

“… … … … … ”

Pride was nothing more than a heavy burden for a man driven by his will.

Words of honor finally came out of the king’s arrogant mouth.

Many people were shocked, but Faust was not very impressed.

Still, the king desperately posted an apology that was no different from his PR.

It was as desperate as a job seeker appealing to the interviewer.

“Faust… sir. I would like to take this opportunity to offer a sincere apology for all the rudeness I have committed against Faust. Faust is the hope and beacon of mankind. I’m blind, Lucy Phone… Oh no. I don’t know what to do since I brought about a crisis by using an ignorant and blind man like Kwak Dong-soo as a hero. Faust’s loving and wise guidance opened Carlos’s eyes. Today, we dare to enjoy the infinite honor of having Faust-sama as the savior of Aurelia, so please give us that opportunity.”

“… … … … … … … Hmm. I’ve come to terms with it a little bit.”

The sound of swords being sheathed and tongue clicking could be heard in the crowd. Instinctively, the king realized that if he behaved a little too late, something big would have already happened, and wiped his heart out.

“But your head is still a bit high.”

“… … Yeah? … … … … ah!”

For the first time in his life, the king awkwardly lowered his head.

After Faust blows on his nails! When he responded as if he was dissatisfied, he hurriedly knelt down and bowed properly.

If the difference in altitude is the difference in status… Now, the picture Faust wanted was drawn.

Faust standing with his head stiff, and King Carlos kneeling like a surrendered prisoner.

Everyone was accepting this historical sight symbolically.

Everyone present, and soon people across the country, came to realize.

That “Faust’s power is stronger than the king”.

“please… Lord Faust, become a hero and lead us. Unholy Carlos… I will dedicate my whole body to working to be of help to Faust-sama as much as possible.”

“Wouldn’t it be nice if it came out like that a long time ago? Mr. Carlos.”

Mr. Carlos?

The king tightened his grip so that the marble floor crumpled.

There wasn’t even a law that required you to use the king’s name, but Mr. Carlos.

‘Someday I will repay this humiliation. Someday… !!’

“Looking at my Carlos-san’s sincerity, I’ll carry the hero’s karma especially. So, what should I do to become a hero?”

“… Just hold the holy sword and declare at the altar that you will become a hero.”

“What’s that simple?”

Those who had hoped that Carlos’ head would be cut at this spot let out a sigh of disappointment. But that was the radical opinion of a minority. Most simply followed him to the temple, relieved that Faust had finally decided to become a warrior.

The statue of Irene, the legendary goddess who once saved the world in the past, met Faust on the altar with an attitude of embracing everything.

“Chu, congratulations, Faust… sir. As I said before, I will always be by your side and I will listen to anything you say, so be sure to invite me to your party—”

“Shut up and give me the holy sword.”

Serena was finally able to hand over the holy sword, which was like heavy shackles, to the right person and relieve some of the burden on her heart.

As if it had been his weapon from before, Faust raised the holy sword and roared towards the sky.

“I, Faust, intend to follow the will of the holy sword and accept the hero’s karma as my destiny, so the goddess bless me!”

Faust’s voice had a charisma that overwhelmed the audience.

With his declaration, the holy sword exploded with light like a flashbang. Despite being indoors, a gust of wind from an unknown source created a spiraling wind. Everyone felt an unusual atmosphere.

In particular, Bonita, who hid her face with her robe and hid among the crowd, watched Faust without blinking.

‘As expected, he looked just like the first hero. The line is shabby, but… ‘

Faust had been maintaining the shabby clothes he had worn at the stable until then, so it was understandable. He was dressed as a poor man with traces of horse manure everywhere.

Meanwhile, the king, who had been relieved by Faust’s becoming a warrior, was also in a dream of statues.

‘That ruined baby… How dare you humiliate me like this? I will definitely pay you back… When public opinion calms down, I will reorganize the army again and fix your habits.”

When the gust of wind subsided, the stone statue of the goddess Irene began to move on its own and took the action of wrapping Faust in its arms.

＜He who possesses the holy sword, I will officially recognize you as a hero. In the kingdom of Aurelia, the continent of Pangea, and all the regions blessed by it, you are the only one I call a warrior.＞

If he had even received the recognition of the goddess, it was over.

Now, Faust, not Kwak Dong-soo, was the only hero in this world in this era.

What was surprising was what happened next.

“Oh my goodness.”

“How… ”

“Wow.”

Faust, who had emerged from the bosom of the goddess’ stone statue, had a different appearance than before. The shabby tunic, stained with horse manure, was thrown on the ground and replaced by a handsome man in a lace shirt and frock coat.

The noble ladies exclaimed, and even the men were briefly mesmerized by her beauty.

Wearing a tailcoat, Faust exuded a more aristocratic air than any other aristocrat present. The dignity and intelligence were ingrained in the body incomparably with the former warrior Kwak Dong-soo.

“Am I a hero with this… After all, it’s not a big deal.”

“Large. Congratulations, Faust! You don’t know how reassuring it is to become a warrior. Now, form a party and go rescue the princess.”

“what? Is this crazy?”

It is said that the noble lady and the young lady, who felt the opposite charm from the profanity protruding from their graceful appearance, later sent a love letter to Faust, but that was not a very important story. The important thing was that Faust’s revenge hadn’t even begun yet.

“As soon as this nobleman becomes a warrior, he starts talking again? They say people don’t fix it… Did I look like a hogu?”

“Large… But with something like that. Aren’t you a warrior anyway? While helping each other… ”

“Keuk. Is this the fish you caught? Are you coming right out? Are you crazy?”

“… … … no i mean.”

“When did I say I was going to rescue Isabelle? Who’s going to let the story go? Hey Carlos.”

Hey Carlos?

The king calmed his startled heart and looked at the place Faust had pointed with the holy sword. I saw the tunic that had fallen to the floor.

“You have to be human, man. do you see that? These are the clothes I wore while cleaning horse manure. It’s white, so if you get horse manure on it, it’ll be visible. Put on that, and clean up some horse manure.”

“… … … what?”

“What are you playing with? It’s just half a year to clean up the horse dung and have time to reflect. why? can’t you? How many years have I been doing it?”

“No, but the name of the wine is the king, so how… ”

“Ah, you can’t do menial things because you’re the king? Then you can step down from the throne. There’s nothing wrong with that, then.”

“… … … … .”

“Why is your expression rotten? Did you think that once you gave me the Holy Sword, public opinion would calm down and your world would come again? to lead This is the way I lead. If I twist, will you stick with me? Show me the power of the warrior? Shall I cancel all the blessings on the kingdom?”

‘… … What a bastard!. Just now… Only now… ‘

I thought it was over, but it was just the beginning—