The Failed Swordsman Who Became the Strongest After Spamming the 100 Million Years Button

「Emperor Burrell Ronelia… wants me?」

「Aa, yes. The Emperor has a very high evaluation of Allen – your honed swordsmanship, young age of fifteen, hidden potential, and, above all, the spirit core inside you that has displayed overwhelming strength “beyond phantom spirits”. In fact, His Majesty directly said, “He still seems to be undeveloped at the moment, but he is a man who can reach the seat of Four Knights in the future.」

「…That’s quite a high praise.」

It is rather unpleasant when praised by your enemy’s boss.

「Fuu, that’s natural, isn’t it? After all, you took down three of the Thirteen Knights of the Oracle – Fu Rudras, Rain Glad, and Gregor Ash – all on your own. Moreover, you escaped from Belios Castle located in the centre of the Empire without suffering any casualty. Your name is now known all throughout the Empire.」

He continued further.

「Joining the Holy Ronelia Empire wouldn’t be a bad deal for Allen either, you know? In that country, power is justice. A swordsman of your caliber can accumulate wealth, fame, and power. So, won’t you join us?」

Sebas extended his right hand for a handshake.

(Joining the Black Organization, huh.)

That’s not even a funny joke.

「I am very sorry, but I am going to have to refuse. There is no chance of me defecting to the Empire.」

Black Organization is the worst criminal organization that brings fear and chaos to this peaceful world.

I will never swing this sword of mine for them even if heaven and earth were turned upside down.

And when I rejected with resolve,

「Yes, I guess so. I think that’s better for Allen, too.」

Sebas-san pulled back his extended hand and smiled with no hint of disappointment.

「You gave up quite easily.」

I thought it would come down to crossing swords, but…

Apparently, there is no worry about that.

「Well, of course. I knew you wouldn’t join us from the start. But I also have my “position”. If His Majesty orders me, then I have to come all the way to Cherin and solicit Allen.」

Sebas-san shrugged his shoulders and muttered,「Yare yare daze…」

It seems that he has his own troubles to take care of.

「Well, that’s the end of my story. Now it’s Allen’s turn.」

Sebas-san leaned forward slightly and took a more serious look.

(Come to think of it… Before we started, he said “information exchange”)

Perhaps there is information that he really wants to hear from me.

「What is it that you would like to know?」

Is it regarding the 100 Million Years button? Or is it the hermit of time? Or something else entirely…?

When I gulped with tension,

「Fuu, that’s obvious, isn’t it?」

Sebas-san smiled boldy.

「What I want to know is… How did the president spend her days after I disappeared?」

「……Ah, I see.」

Which reminds me, this person was wholeheartedly devoted to the president.

I exhaled a deep sigh.