Hi, I’m the Hero’s Father ～I’m Sorry For All The Trouble My Foolish Son Has Caused You～ - Chapter 81

Chapter 81   The Hero’s Father Makes a Promise

“I see, so that was the situation.”

After Dona finished his story, the Commander exhaled deeply.

In the presence of Master Croix and Queen Neptune, as well as the superior Commander, it was inconceivable that Dona would lie.

Moreover, seeing the injuries on his body and the fear in his eyes made it clear that Dona was telling the truth.

“I’m sorry for not realizing this.”

“N-No, it’s not your fault, Commander.”

Dona hurriedly replied to the Commander’s apology.

The fault originally lay with his own weakness. So it was wrong for the Commander to apologize.

“Leave those three to me. I will make sure they are dealt with properly…”

“Commander, hold on.”

Croix interrupted the Commander’s words.

Surprised by this unexpected intervention, Dona and the Commander tilted their heads.

Wiel seemed to understand Croix’s thoughts, nodding with a smile. Mion and Neptune also had wry smiles on their faces.

“Is there something wrong, guest?”

“I will handle this issue.”

“…What?”

The Commander’s eyes widened at Croix’s words. Dona also looked uncertain.

“No, to be precise, this issue should be resolved by the person involved.”

“…By Dona?”

“Yes. That’s why he’s being trained.”

Croix gently patted Dona’s head with his large hand.

Dona looked up at Croix with wide eyes.

It’s true that Croix has been training him, but it’s only been about two weeks.

Yet Croix believes that Dona can resolve this issue with his own strength.

Feeling a surge of power rising from deep within his chest, Dona looked straight at the Commander.

“Yes. Commander, this matter is my responsibility. …I will resolve it with my own strength.”

“…Do you think you can?”

“I will.”

Not just “I can,” but “I will.”

The determination in his words made the Commander involuntarily lift the corners of his mouth.

(Only in less than two weeks, and he has changed this much… He must have a good mentor.)

Ideally, he would like to pay attention to each individual and train his subordinates himself if possible.

However, as the Commander of the Royal Army, which stands over approximately twenty thousand soldiers, his time for each individual is limited.

“How long will it take, guest?”

“In about two weeks, I will make him one of the kingdom’s top warriors.”

“That’s quite a bold claim.”

“I will be the one training him.”

“…Hmph. If someone with your level of skill says so, it seems likely to be true.”

The Commander turned on his heel and faced away from Dona.

“Then try it, Dona. Until two weeks from now, absences will be overlooked.”

“Th-Thank you, Commander!”

As the Commander left, Dona’s expression became even more resolute than before.

It was the face of someone who had made up their mind.

“Master, I look forward to working with you again!”

“Hmm. …But I must apologize; I lied about one thing in our discussion.”

“…Lied?”

“The claim that I would make you one of the kingdom’s top warriors in two weeks. Honestly, with the current intensity, it will be difficult. At best, you might reach the level of a mid-tier officer or deputy commander.”

“Even so, that’s more than enough…”

The Royal Army is organized into ten battalions, from Battalion 1 to Battalion 10, each led by a battalion commander and supported by a deputy commander.

Each one is strong enough to be called a monster.

If Dona can reach that level in just two weeks, it would be more than enough.

“No, I promised the Commander that I would make you one of the kingdom’s top warriors. I cannot apologize if I only make you strong enough to be a battalion commander at the very least, as someone entrusted with such a precious subordinate.”

Immediately after, Dona’s instincts sounded alarm bells.

He wanted to turn around and run away immediately.

He wanted to pretend that the previous conversation had never happened.

But fear overcame his instinct to run, and his body refused to move.

Placing a hand on the stiff Dona’s shoulder, Croix gave a refreshing smile and—

“—So, the training will be twice as intense.”

—issued a de facto death sentence.

He felt as though his soul was spilling out of his mouth.

This was due to the contradictory survival instinct to escape, even as a soul.

Of course, this was immediately countered by Weil’s magic, which pulled his back.

“That’s too bad for you, Dona.”

“Miion-chan, you seem awfully detached.”

“Eh?”

“If my junior is going all out, what kind of senior would I be if I didn’t?”

The refreshing smile was also directed at Mion.

At this point, Mion’s instincts chose to faint.