A slightly mocking tone.
It was no different from Rickâs usual attitude. He was especially antagonistic toward nobles when he wore the Skull Mask.
But there was one thing that made me uneasyâ
âRick. Youâre going on that expedition too, arenât you?â@@novelbin@@
It might not just be sarcasm.
Just now, it sounded exactly like he was saying, Iâll make sure you donât achieve any accomplishments.
âHm. It almost sounds like you donât want anyone to achieve anything significant.â
âNot at all! The people suffering from monsters deserve salvation. And if their savior happens to be the young lord of the future, then it would be an even more perfect conclusion.â
ââ¦While the ones fighting monsters alongside him, tending to his horse, and cooking meals for the soldiers go unrecognized?â
âAh.â
Rickâs eyes widened slightly. Then, as if a knot had come undone, he burst into laughter.
âHaha! This is why I likeâcough, ahem. This is why I canât help but see you as a good drinking buddy. You understand exactly what I mean.â
âI appreciate the sentiment, but donât get your hopes up too much. Iâm still a noble. I wonât be giving up this position with my own hands.â
Since I was already wearing the mask, I allowed myself to say something embarrassing.