Chapter 32 – Reasons for Distrust (5)
“Okay.”
Kalt nodded with a soft smile at Scarlett’s conditions.
“Then what can I tell you?”
“… Tell me the real reason.”
“What’s the real reason?”
“The reason you left the famous Maybelle party.”
Although it was only a few days, Scarlett saw and felt how capable Kalt was.
Even though she and Nellie’s party are at a low level, being called a sloth party, Scarlett does not consider her own taste to be low level.
That’s why I couldn’t understand her even more.
The Maybell Party kicked out the Calt in front of them, judging it to be ‘not good enough’ for their level?
‘Does that make sense?’
Well, at first, when it came to the Maybelle party, they only remembered three people: Maybelle, the fastest hero, Ianna, the Witch of Storms, and Marty, Sister of Charity.
But that’s only if it’s not the same party.
If you are in the same party as the Maybell Party, you will be well aware of Kalt’s capabilities.
It wouldn’t be known if Kalt was just a weak person who only carries burdens or a weak person who couldn’t even do his job properly.
He is a skilled person who can use the Mana Blade, cook, and even provide mental care to his colleagues.
You can see just how capable Kalt is by partying together for just a day or two.
But is this kind of talent not enough?
For the first time, I was convinced that it would be worth it since it was at the level of Maybell’s party, but it wasn’t right now.
But.
“What’s the real reason? I didn’t escape, they kicked me out?”
“That’s ridiculous! Don’t lie! It makes no sense to kick out a talented person like you because you’re not good enough!”
“Yeah, right. I think so too. I’m not arrogant. Haha, I was shocked when they first told me I wasn’t good enough. Haha, really…”
Kalt could not do anything about his voice even though he could keep his smile in the face of the frustration and anger that surged through him.
“Those stupid bitches…”
“!?”
Hearing Kalt’s voice for the first time.
Instead of raising your voice loudly when you are furious, it was a voice you made when you were angry as if you were thinking about it.
“How good have I been to them…”
“Ka, Kalt?”
“If you treat them well, they think it’s normal and look down on it. Ah, those old bastards are really…”
With the sound of teeth grinding, Kalt’s hand clenched into a fist trembled.
‘W-It was real?’
Scarlett did not see Kalt’s reaction as a lie.
Because Kalt’s body was full of anger that should not be messed with.
“Yes, yes. It was true. I said it wrong.”
“Ah.”
Only after Scarlett apologized did Kalt realize that he had not been able to control his anger.
“I’m sorry, Scarlett. When I think about that incident, I can’t control my emotions without realizing it.”
“… You see it too. I understand.”
He was angry without realizing it, but Kalt decided that the situation was not that bad.
Scarlett seems to lose some of her seriousness at her anger and feels a sense of kinship.
If so.
‘I think we just need to elicit a little more empathy.’
“Scarlett, I don’t know if you want to know, but… Will you listen to my story? It’s just a story from my past.”
“Good. If we talk about the past, we’ll know more about what kind of person you are.”
Kalt first brought up a topic that would interest Scarlett.
“First, I’m from the same village as Maybelle. She’s like a childhood friend of mine, so to speak.”
“Hmm, that’s why you, a man, have been at Maybelle’s party until recently.”
“Well, that’s right. Ian and Marti met while we were traveling together and joined us.”
“What were you like when you were young?”
“What was it like? I was just an ordinary kid. But my parents were the best parents to me. They loved me.”
Thanks to that love, Kalt exists today.
However, Scarlett was not impressed by what Kalt said.
“Yes, it looks like you were raised and loved.”
“Yes. But… That love couldn’t last long.”
“What? Is your relationship soured? Your parents said they don’t need you?”
“No, he died of an infectious disease.”
“Oh… I’m sorry.”
“No, it’s okay.”
‘It looks like the family relationship wasn’t good.’
While talking, Kalt observed Scarlett’s reaction.
At least, if such an example were to come out immediately, it was highly likely that Scarlett was treated in that way by her family.
“After my parents passed away, I lived with Maybelle. We were neighbors, so Maybelle’s parents. My aunt and uncle took me in. After that, I grew up with Maybelle. Maybelle is really… Greedy, reckless, and a troublemaker. Really… Really. He was a child who required a lot of work.”
“Maybelle, the fastest hero?”
Just hearing about her performance, I vaguely thought that she would have that much personality as the most talked-about hero.
But the Maybelle that came out of Kalt’s mouth was something completely different.
“Yes. Well, his personality hasn’t really changed even now. Plus, he’s surprisingly timid. At the first sloth party, you were really worried about what to do with this kid?”
“I see… But why did she go with the fastest dragon? Did she dream of becoming an adventurer?”
“No, I didn’t really dream of becoming an adventurer. However, when Maybelle awakened as a warrior and I had no choice but to go on a trip. The lady asked me to do it. Please take care of Maybelle. At the time, the lady and the uncle also had Maybelle’s personality and behavior. Because you knew that I was anxious about sending you off alone, I also… I was indebted to you two.
Kalt then continued talking, reminiscing about the past.
“I did the best I could. First, I learned the things necessary to keep moving around, and I tried to somehow make that guy from the sloth party one’s job. And after he overcame his weaknesses, I mainly improved my skills. As you know, Maybelle is the fastest warrior, so I had to become faster and improve my skills, otherwise she might get caught off guard and work hard… I also learned it.”
Kalt opened his fingers one by one from his clenched hands.
“Besides that, I make tonics to keep my energy up during important requests, I cook my favorite dishes to cheer me up when I’m depressed, I teach and discipline the things that I don’t want to do because I trust in God’s protection, and I comb the things that I don’t want to do because I think it’s a hassle. …”
‘… ‘Are you a nanny?’
If you listen to Kalt’s list of stories, Kalt was completely like a guardian who comforted and comforted Maybelle.
“Well, I took care of that guy a lot in many ways. Besides Maybelle, I also took care of Ianna and Marty. Yeah, haha. Now that I say it all, I really did do a lot for those guys. But… Those bitches were really… Haha.”
Kalt touched his forehead and sighed deeply.
“Suddenly, they told me to leave because they didn’t need me anymore. Of course, Maybelle was the one who said it… But the other two didn’t say anything either. It’s like they said it wasn’t wrong. And then I left.”
Scarlett was dumbfounded after hearing everything Kalt said.
At the same time, I empathized with Kalt’s situation and was angry.
“Does that make sense? No, you don’t need it anywhere? Are you out of your mind?”
“Haha, that’s exactly how I felt. That’s why he told me not to talk nonsense and not to run away from reality.”
“What are you saying…!”
Scarlett suddenly had a scenario in her head.
The theme is betrayal.
In my mind, I pictured the Maybelle Party betraying Kalt, who had devoted themselves so far to welcome new party members, and trying to attract other party members.
“Were there any new members to bring in?”
“No, on the day they kicked me out, they put out an announcement saying they were recruiting new party members and went to make requests among themselves?”
“What!?”
Scarlett’s expected story is immediately denied.
Scarlett couldn’t understand anything anymore and her head was dizzy.
Let’s say that sending Kalt out involves making as many concessions as possible.
In that case, wouldn’t it be natural for her to find someone to replace her in the future?
And it’s not just the right number of people who are everywhere, but if you listen to the story, you’re going to send away Kalt, who you almost looked after and cared for?
“What on earth are you thinking about with the Maybelle party?”
“I was curious about that too.”
‘Those old bastards probably didn’t think much of it anyway.’
Kalt grinned in his heart as he looked at Scarlett, who was dizzy as she touched her head.
‘I’m quite immersed in my situation. I gained empathy and my guard was clearly lowered compared to when I entered the room.’
At this level, you may not be able to hear the direct cause, but you will be able to hear about Scarlett’s past.
And as she talked about her past, Kalt thought, she would be able to get closer to what her problems were.
“First, my story ends here. Was it a satisfactory story?”
“Uh… Yeah.”
“That’s good. If I ask you to tell me anything else… I can only tell you about supporting them and going through hardships when I was at Maybelle’s party. Can I tell you if you want?”
“It’s okay. You don’t have to say all that.”
Scarlett recalled Kalt’s inadvertently showing anger.
If she asks you to talk more, that kind of voice and anger will definitely come out.
“Okay. Now it’s Scarlett’s turn.”
“What?”
“Scarlett told me it was an equivalent exchange. I told you my story. So this time… Tell me about yourself, Scarlett. Who are you and what is your problem?”
“…”
Scarlett was silent for a moment and thought.
I wonder if she can tell Kalt about her own problems now.
But her answer was already decided.
She offered herself an equivalent exchange.
Moreover, in Scarlett’s opinion, there was no lie in Kalt’s words.
She is rather different from herself… Kalt is a man who has been betrayed by his comrade and has intense anger towards him.
‘If this person…’
Wouldn’t it be possible to understand her own anger and despair more deeply?
“Okay.”
Scarlett broke her silence and looked at Kalt.
“I’ll tell you.”
Scarlet.
No.
The story of Scarlet Bunnings was revealed in front of Kalt.