Ulysses Herzogknut Stone’s Perspective
“Guuuuuh…! That good-for-nothing!”
With a snap, King Aival broke his staff and slammed it against the floor, seething with rage.
Well, well, isn’t it all your own incompetence that led to this? Taking it out on others isn’t very nice.
He used Marion, was it? That woman, to try and drive a wedge between Hal and Owen, using every trick in the book, but it all backfired.
And sending the monstrous bird Hraesvelgr to their duel, what was the point of that, anyway?
Perhaps King Aival thought he could injure Hal and force him out of the story.
That way, just like the protagonist switched from Wilfred to Owen, he could replace the stepping stone with someone else.
“But what are you planning to do? The Royal Capital’s Casino is now Hal’s, and this incident has deepened his bond with Owen. It doesn’t look like they’ll be fighting each other as the Scenario(・・・・・・) dictates.”
“I know that!”
“No, you don’t. I don’t know how long you plan to keep making these mistakes, but I’m starting to get fed up. I never imagined you could be this incompetent.”
To be honest, I’d prefer him to stay incompetent.
That way, I can get my revenge on That Guy(・・・).
But… ah, in the end, it’ll probably end up as That Guy’s(・・・) ‘Scenario’ intended.
Maybe that’s why.
That Guy(・・・) interfered again. Telling me to ‘Get the story back on track!’
Judging by his tone, he’s pretty irritated.
Hard to believe he’s the one who created us, the Norse People.
I wonder what Hal would say if he knew about That Guy(・・・)… but I don’t even need to ask.
He’d probably call him ‘Incompetent.’
Aha♪ If Hal, the so-called ‘Incompetent Rascal Prince,’ said that, That Guy(・・・) would be furious.
While I was thinking about that, I got another scolding.
Or rather… hmm, so that’s how it is.
Well, there’s only one pure(・・・) Norse person left besides me.
“Anyway, I’m not satisfied with such shoddy methods. If you’ve given up on becoming a God(・), I don’t really care.”
“W-Wait! I understand! I’ll do it right this time!”
“I’m tired of hearing that.”
I gave the flustered King Aival a cold look.
Well, for a man who desires immortality and power more than anyone else, the existence of a God(・) is incredibly appealing. That’s why he’s taking my words at face value and trying so desperately.
“Don’t worry! There are still plenty of opportunities to advance the story!”
King Aival held up a thick book he had been carefully cradling.
That’s what That Guy(・・・) gave to the Norse People, containing everything about the story.
“If I read this, I’ll see there are still plenty of opportunities! And other(・・) methods(・・・) too(・)……!”
“Oh, really?”
I replied with disinterest and turned on my heel.
“W-Where are you going!?”
“There’s no point in talking anymore, so I’m going home.”
Ignoring King Aival, who had risen from his throne, I teleported away.
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“Welcome back, young master.”
“I’m home.”
When I teleported from the Royal Palace to the mansion in Salso Town, Casper bowed and greeted me as if he knew I was coming.
“So, how did it go this time?”
“Ah, well, it was mostly just proving that Aival is incompetent.”
“Is that so? As expected, is it ultimately impossible for that family of villains?”
“But there’s no other way than to leave it to that man.”
That’s right… King Aival is also a part of this story. So, I can’t remove him from his role.
“Besides, replacing the king of a country with someone else is pretty much impossible.”
“…Indeed. But if this story doesn’t come to fruition…”
“Aha♪ We’ll be erased.”
After all, we, the Norse People, are just pawns created by That Guy(・・・).
So, whether we live or die is entirely up to his whim.
“Don’t worry. I’ll make sure everything goes well.”
That’s right. I’m different from Father.
Unlike that ‘Incompetent’ who pointlessly destroyed the Norse Empire, spent the last three hundred years regretting and blaming himself, and ultimately pushed everything onto me.
“…Really, this world is full of ‘Incompetent’ people.”
“Young master?”
“Aha♪ It’s nothing.”
I forced a wry smile and brushed off Casper, who was peering at my face with a curious expression.
“More importantly, I have a message from That Guy(・・・).”
Instructions from That Guy(・・・) that interrupted my conversation with King Aival.
He wants me to have Casper support King Aival and create a conflict between Hal and Owen at all costs.
“Is it finally my turn?”
“Aha♪ You seem happy.”
“Of course. Not only can I be of assistance to you, young master, but this will also fulfill the long-cherished desire of the Norse.”
With that, Casper showed a fearless smile.
But, unfortunately, your wish won’t come true.
Because he doesn’t care about us Pawns(・) at all.
“…Be careful.”
“Don’t worry. You should know my abilities, young master.”
“Aha♪ Well, yeah.”
Even so, he doesn’t even come close to Hal and the others… no, to Miss Sandra.
The only one in this world who possesses the 【Dragon’s Favor】 bestowed upon her by our compatriot(・・) Fafnir.
“Well then, I’ll be off.”
Casper placed his hand on his chest and bowed respectfully before disappearing(・・・) in an instant.
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