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18. His Excellency the Heavenly Emperor is Angered With His Reputation
“Capua Dia-sama. good morning.”
“Capua Dia-sama, the weather seems fine today, doesn’t it?”
“Capua Dia-sama, I have acquired good pork today. Feel free to drop in.”
Ever since the museum incident, I’ve become somewhat of a celebrity.
On my way from the inn to the guild,
A total of 20 different strangers have called out to me.
Despite only having a small museum named after me…
The news is spreading too fast.
Also, please stop calling me “Dia” (Dr.).
I feel like a newbie on the job, who keeps getting his name mistaken by his senior. It’s very annoying.
That’s because my name is Capsodia.
Besides…
I wonder if there’s anyone who sees my figure, and intuitively figures out who I am.
Despite covering my body with a robe, hiding my face with a hood, and making my suspicious bar MAX, no one has figured it out that I am Capsodia the Dead Scorpion.
This place isn’t so rural, that you don’t know the name of a Heavenly King.
“Capua Dia-sama, welcome.”
A powerful voice rings from the other side of the guild’s counter.
Carla flashes a smile.
“…..”
“What’s the matter? You’re making a sullen face, Capua Dia-sama.”
“No, it’s nothing. By the way, where are Pafimia and Sharon?”
“They left early in the morning, since the request location was a bit far this time.”
I see.
So that’s why they left a loaf of bread in the dining hall and went out.
They seem to be working hard as well.
“Is there a quest to collect herbs?”
“Yes, there is. Please take any one from the following.”
Carla points me to the request form.
Hm, the conditions don’t seem that bad.
I make a prompt decision regarding which quest I’ll take.
Doing so, Carla suddenly whispers to me.
She smelled nice so I became slightly excited.
“Capua Dia-sama, please be careful.”
“What do you mean?”
“Capua Dia-sama has become quite famous now, despite being a fledgling iron rank adventurer. There are some adventurers who might think poorly of that.”
I see.
So it’s standard newbie crushing.
It used to happen between demons, and it seems humans are the same.
“Thanks for the advice. I’ll handle it well by myself, so don’t worry.”
“I understand. Please exercise caution, Capua Dia-sama.”
“… Um~, Carla. I’m sorry but could you refrain from calling me that? You can call me Capua like before.”
“Eh? Ah, yes… I understand, Capua Dia-sama… Ah!”
Maybe it’ll take her some time.
Seen off by Carla, I head towards the forest outside the city.
The contents of the request are the same as the previous herb collection.
Since I had pretty much figured out where all the herbs were the last time I came here, the quest itself was easy.
“That should do it.”
It was when I had stuffed the herbs in my magic bag, and was about to head home.
“Yo, Capua Dia-sama“.
I turn back to see several men standing there.
Probably adventurers.
There was a stark difference between them, and regular soldiers who fought with proper equipment.
They all displayed unpleasant smiles on their faces.
The toughest man among them steps forward and tries to intimidate me.
“This great me is known as (Dobbal). Do you know who I am?”
“Not really…”
“W-what did you say? You don’t recognize our Dobbal-sama!?”
His friends were unnecessarily shocked.
To this, Dobbal simply snorts.
“Now, now. A newbie shouldn’t be bullied like this.”
“Sorry, I’m sorry, Dobbal-sama. But I can’t believe it. This guy seriously doesn’t know Dobbal-sama the [Four Heavenly King Killer].”
HA?! Four heavenly king killer??
Did this guy actually kill a Heavenly King?
No, wait a minute.
There are four Heavenly Kings including me, but they should all still be alive.
I don’t know what happened since I left, but if one of them had really died then even this town in the boonies shouldn’t be spared from the pandemonium.
“Tell me one thing, Dopple-san.”
“It’s Dobbal. Yeah, ask whatever you want.”
“Which of the Heavenly Kings did you kill?”
“Ha?! As if I’d remember the name.”
HAAAAAAAAA????
“I get asked this pretty often, but I forgot since it was such a fierce battle that my memory got blown away. I don’t even know if the other side named themselves.”
“A fierce battle that blew his memory away, Kuuu! How humbling!!”
“Coming out alive despite all that… Dobbal-sama is amazing!!”
“I want to be as strong as big-bro Dobbal!”
His friends begin getting heated up.
It was Dobbal himself who calmed them down.
“Now, now… Calm down, you lot.”
“……”
“You don’t seem convinced, Capua Dia-sama. But I have proof.”
“Proof?”
“Luviana the Dazzling Mist, Voganis the Shattering Tsunami, Blazel the Scorching Retreat. Right now, there are three Heavenly Kings rampaging on the battlefield. Hmmm? But there are four Heavenly Kings. –Right? I’m sure you get it. The rest is simple calculation. Where did the last one go? That means he’s the one I did in.”
Dobbal beats his chest.
His bulging muscles quiver in reaction.
“that’s pretty much it. So how about it, newbie? Did you understand my strength? If so, keep your head down. Don’t get full of yourself with a little flirting…!”
Dobbal suddenly tries to hit me.
BAAAAAAMMMMMM!!
The next moment, Dobbal was buried in the soil, and had fainted.
I sway away my fist, which had punched him just now.
“Ah! big-bro!”
“One-punch…”
“H-he’s strong…”
When I look towards Dobbal’s friends, their eyes seemed like they were about to fall from their sockets.
“You lot. Luviana the Dazzling Mist, Voganis the Shattering Tsunami, Blazel the Scorching Retreat. Now tell me who’s the fourth one.”
“U, uhm… I think…”
“It’s that! that, melody like name…”
“”Shi”, I’m pretty sure it started with “shi”.”
“Were there really four of them to begin with?”
BAM!!
BAM!!
BAM!!
BAM!!
I buried the rest of them into the ground as well.
In silence, I return to the guild.
I hand over the designated herbs to Carla.
“Yes, indeed. This will be the rewa– Capua-sama, what’s the matter? You’re making a very scary face.”
“Hey, Carla… Let me quiz you on one thing.”
“Haa… yes, sure.”
“Luviana the Dazzling Mist, Voganis the Shattering Tsunami, Blazel the Scorching Retreat. Now tell me who~~~’s the fourth one?”
“Umm…”
“……”
“Eh? D-don’t make an even scarier face, Capua-sama. I’ll remember in a moment. Umm……. Yes, it was a melody like name………….. and then ……………………. that…… If you are curious, should I check it out?”
“No. It’s fine. Goodbye.”
I leave the guild just like that.
By the time I reach the inn, it was already dark.
I go back to my room and slump in front of the door, before jumping onto the bed in front of me.
GOOOOOOODDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMNIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTT!!!!!
Why doesn’t anyone know my name!?
Despite everything, I have been a Heavenly King for over 10 years! Idiots!
I know that there was a lot of logistics work.
I know that’s why my exposure was low.
But it wasn’t zero by a long shot!
Sometimes, when Voganis overslept, I was even sent to the frontlines as a pinch-hitter, you know!
Why! Just why!?
Don’t you know my bloody naaaaaaaame?!
I then look towards the moon and howl.
My name is Capsodia the Dead Scorpion.
Not Capua Dia. I’ll be in your care from now on… *sob*.