Chapter 54: Conversing about Founding a Nation with Mofurun
"If you've exiled, master, it's fine even if they are attacked by monsters. It's their fault. I'd even be willing to go and crush that adventurer's guild and hero party," Mofurun said for my sake, but she seems really serious about wanting to crush them, so it's probably better to stop her.
"You don't have to go that far. I appreciate the sentiment."
"Yes."
"With that, I changed my mind. Not for the sake of the country, but to live as I please. I came to this remote land to build my own country. I'll create a nation and live a slow life."
I shared my thoughts with Mofurun.
My own ideas.
We live together, and she became my companion.
I told her everything.
If she doesn't like it, she's free to leave, and if she empathizes with my thoughts, I'd be glad.
"Amazing. Creating your own country! I'll help in any way I can, even if it means using my abilities."
"I see, thanks Mofurun. I'm glad you support my idea. Let's develop this land together."
What was great was that Mofurun agreed.
I had my worries, so this was really good, and she wagged her tail.
"A hero ends up being weak, huh? They were strong because their master was around."
"Especially the sword Grathias used, I had my alchemy constantly enhancing it. Since I've been exiled, it's a burden on my body, so I removed the enhancement. That's why he's probably fighting monsters now, but who knows how he's doing."
"He might be fighting without realizing that your alchemical enhancement has been removed. Then he'd wonder why his sword isn't as effective."
"Well, that might happen. I think he'll realize it's thanks to my alchemy if it comes to that."
I'm not entirely sure if he would realize it.
Once I removed the alchemical enhancement, his swordsmanship would significantly decline, and I doubt Grathias could handle powerful monsters anymore.
He might be in trouble, but that's not my concern.
I am who I am, and I'll do as I please.
"Fight monsters, lose if you want. After all, you're the man who exiled Lord Franz even though he was working hard. Grathias is a despicable man, so it's fine if he fails and cries."
"Yeah, you're right. I hate that hero called Grathias too. I hope he fails."
She started badmouthing Grathias even though she's never met him.
I wonder how he'd feel if he heard that.
After exiling me, what did Grathias and his companions Misha and Feinell think?
They were probably enjoying talking behind my back.
If that's the case, I guess I can laugh too.
It's only fair, right?