TWCT 33

Chapter 33

The Royal Capital—.
The large city, surrounded by walls of white stone, was brimming with vitality bathed in the morning light. The voices of merchants echoed through the market, and the shouts of knights training flew across the plaza.

In one corner of this bustle,
the heavy door of the Adventurer’s Guild opened, and several young people entered with exhausted faces.

“…We’re here to report completion of the request.”

The one who presented the report was Renji Saeki.
His back was straight, but his face was etched with fatigue and uncertainty.

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“Oh my… Subduing a herd of Tusk Boars, is it? Impressive.”

The guild receptionist’s eyes widened as she confirmed their achievement.
But she immediately furrowed her brows.

“However… It seems there’s a person listed here who wasn’t with you.
Takamiya Yuto… I hear he was summoned alongside you.”

The moment that name was mentioned, the atmosphere in the room grew heavy and sank.

“…That guy,”
“We thought he was dead…”

His classmates spoke evasively.
But in the end, none of them could completely hide the truth.

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“He’s alive.”

Renji stated quietly.
The receptionist’s eyes widened dramatically.

“And moreover… he uses a Domination Skill to subjugate even people.
It’s true he saved us… but at the same time, he’s also a being who brings danger if we associate with him.”

With trembling hands, the receptionist recorded the report and immediately ran to the back.

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Shortly after, a middle-aged knight clad in armor appeared.
His silver hair was swept back, and his face, carved with deep wrinkles, was the picture of sternness.

“…Takamiya Yuto. So he is alive after all.”

It seemed he had already heard the rumors.
His cold, penetrating gaze shot through the classmates.

“That power of his could become a threat to the Kingdom.
But at the same time… it also has its uses.”

“…!”

Renji gasped.

“If you encounter Yuto again, report it immediately.
We will secure his person without fail—this is His Majesty’s will.”

The quietly delivered command sank heavily in their chests.

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After leaving the guild.
One of their companions spoke as if spitting the words out.

“…See, I told you. If we’d stayed with him, we’d be done for.”

“…”

No one could refute his words.
Only Misaki remained silent until the end, her fists clenched tightly.

Because in her heart—the memory of that day, of Yuto saving them, remained vividly strong.

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Afterword

Thank you very much for reading this far!

Episode 33 depicted the movements from the “Royal Capital’s perspective.”
The fact that Yuto is alive and possesses a skill that “can even subjugate people” has reached the Kingdom and is beginning to be recognized as a threat.
Simultaneously, with the judgment that he also has “uses,” the future conflict is becoming even more complex.

Next time, Yuto and Liene are scheduled to get a temporary respite in their daily lives.
The storylines are beginning to intertwine, so please look forward to it!