Chapter 111

"I have a high opinion of you, Elymas-kun. Normally, few adventurers survive 〈King's Wandering〉. Defeating the Dream Master at the very last moment is rarer still... You can’t compare it to defeating a Dream Master under ordinary circumstances. You were exposed to their threat without time to prepare, make plans, or even brace yourself properly."

"...I’m honored by your praise."

Being praised by this man did little to put me at ease.

I still wasn’t sure whether he’d really been joking when he’d implied earlier that he suspected me.

"Besides... for shy little Snow to invite guests of her own accord, even if they are her benefactors... Heh. You may have an unusual class, but your strength is beyond question. And after speaking with you, I can see that you’re quite intelligent. How would you like to marry into my family, Elymas-kun?"

Marquis Harden grinned and made an outrageous suggestion.

Was this man simply enjoying how much he’d been making me squirm?

"...Marquis-sama, please don’t tease me. I spoke out of turn earlier, despite being just an adventurer, and I ask your forgiveness. I was involved in that matter as part of the raid, so it’s been weighing on my mind. Please spare me further teasing."

"Ghk! Cough, cough, cough! Kha! Cough!"

As I bowed my head, Ruche choked violently beside me...