Published at 25th of March 2019 11:09 pm

Chapter 89: You have done very well

Around six hundred soldiers died in the battle against the Maakai Demon Kingdom.

However, if you include the ordinary citizens in the port city that was destroyed before the attack, there were several thousands of victims.

Although they had won the war, because most of the recent wars had occurred in the Divine Being Continent, most of the citizens in the Humanity Continent weren’t used to wars.

The sadness they had to the people who became victim to the attack wasn’t something that could just be shaken off.

So, to clear away those dark clouds by even a little, a grandiose festival was set up in the empire for the people who played active roles in the war.

By announcing in public that the young soldiers who are burdened with the next generation, splendidly repulsed soldiers with long military services, humanity raised shouts of joy to try and clear away the sadness by even a little.

Even though they should’ve submitted to sadness after losing close ones and seeing the distinct scars of war in the capital, the citizens still did that.

That was to say the people that died in this war weren’t just victims that died in vain, but proud sustenance that let humanity to victory.

Well, to be honest, they probably wouldn’t be able to go on if they didn’t do that.

“Tch, why do I have to go too? This is just some exhibition.” (Velt)

“Damn right.” (Farga)

“Ahahaha, Farga seems like he’s not good with things like this after all.” (Cleran)

“You three are fine. However, it would be awkward for Musashi and I.” (Ura)

“Indeed. We were accepted because they had to yesterday, but we are demi-human and demon. It must make the humans have mixed feelings.” (Musashi)

“What about me~?” (Dorauemon)

We’re on the main street that leads straight ahead to the empire’s palace.

As far as I can see around us, many citizens are in rows, and some of them are raising cheers from windows and rooftops.

Like a victory parade, the soldiers of humanity’s great allied forces are waving their hands while slowly moving forward, and for some reason, we’re in the middle of that.

“They’re here! It’s humanity’s great allied forces! The champions are passing through!” (Citizen)

“Uoooo!” (Citizen)

“Forna-sama! Forna-samaaa!” (Citizen)

“Kyaa! Shalt-sama! So cool!” (Citizen)

“Commander Barts! Commander Barts!” (Citizen)

“Uoooo, Galva-sama’s massive!” (Citizen)

With Forna in the lead, the major commanders are proceeding on horses while smiling at the citizens.

How do I put it, like, they really are pros at this.

However, I didn’t think that I would be on the side that’s walking through, rather than the side that’s watching the parade.

This is making me pretty nervous.

“Amazing! They’re so cool! Suns of hope! Humanity’s great allied forces! I’m going to join them too one day!” (Citizen)

“Humanity’s great allied forces banzai! Banzai! Banzai!” (Citizen)

From children to old people, they’re all full of passion.

This is basically a type of religion.

On top of that, the only reason I’m on the side that’s receiving cheers is because I have the achievement of beating up Kagami.

I’m being praised for dealing with my former classmate through violence. It’s something that I never would’ve even thought about in Asakura Ryuuma’s age.

If I was criticized, I could’ve turned defiant though.

However, now that I’m being praised, I just have a bunch of mixed feelings instead.

“Your face doesn’t look cheerful at all.” (Farga)

“Farga? Well, my life just never had any opportunities like this. Even if I was noticed in the town, this is my first time receiving cheers.” (Velt)

“You sure do say some damn pitiful stuff. Look at Shipp and the others. Even though they were so depressed yesterday, they’re properly responding to the cheers. Why don’t you at least do that much?” (Farga)

I could see Shipp and the others raising both hands while blowing kisses where Farga pointed at.

“Uoooo, Shipp! You did it! Your mum at home will be happy!” (Citizen)

“I knew you could do it, Hawk-chan!” (Citizen)

“Sannu-chan, you’re super cute! Marry me!” (Citizen)

“Hau-chan, smile!” (Citizen)

They’re pros too. Even though they should have all sorts of mixed feelings inside their hearts.

“Hey, Farga. The Elfarshia Kingdom obviously knows about Sea and Gau’s death, right?” (Velt)

“Yeah.” (Farga)

“I see. That’s like………… pretty worrisome…………” (Velt)

It’s not just Sea and Gau’s families. Many people in this battle and even the guys fighting in the Divine Being Continent have families too.

However, that’s the same for the demi-humans and demons too.

The cyclopes that killed many of humanity’s great allied forces had families too.

This world is so troublesome since there’s no end to things when you actually start thinking about it.

“Kagami………… the world that thought you’re crazy certainly is troublesome………… but you know…………” (Velt)

You can’t just say that’s how it is and leave it like that.

After actually fighting and seeing it before my eyes, I’ve started to think like that.

“All forces, stop!” (Forna)

As I was thinking on and on, the whole army stopped cleanly at Forna’s sudden order.

By the time I realized it, the surrounding cheers had gradually calmed down too and we had gathered in front of the empire’s palace at the huge plaza.

Everywhere I look, there are just people, people and people.

There are enough people that it seems like all the people in the empire, including the citizens, army officials and nobles wearing extravagant clothes, had gathered here.

Although I did hear that the empire is around ten times bigger than the Elfarshia Kingdom, I can accept that after seeing how big of a scale this is.

Under this situation, our eyes were all looking towards the huge stage that seems to have been made in a hurry.

On the stage, there are higher-ups that are probably cabinet ministers, and…………

“That’s the empire’s king, huh…………” (Velt)

An old, weakened man that didn’t even seem like he could stand on his own, was in the centre of the stage.

However, the aura he alone had was different.

Thin limbs that seemed like withered branches, white hair and beard.

Even though his eyes don’t have any power in them, by just being there, he gave off a warm presence.

“That’s right. He’s the founder of humanity’s great allied forces, and is the king of the Archline Empire. His majesty Seekray Archline.” (Farga)

“He looks weak from old age…………” (Velt)

“Well, he is aged after all. However, his son and daughter are basically in your generation. You’ve known about the son since you were a brat right? Humanity’s hope that was called the boy hero.” (Farga)

“Yeah. I knew he was a prince of the empire. So this guy is the father of that hero, huh. Well, he doesn’t just look like a doting parent of a cheat son. He like, gives off some kind of presence.” (Velt)

Come to think of it, this is my first time seeing a king other than the Elfarshia Kingdom’s king.

No wait, Samejima was a king too, so I guess that counts?

That being said, since there’s quite some distance from here and the stage, I can’t see him too clearly.

“Everyone, stay silent! The medal awarding ceremony will now begin!” (Army Commander)

While I was thinking about that, a middle-aged guy next to the king raised a loud voice.

When I asked about it later, apparently he’s a big shot that is in command of the entire empire army.

“First of all, the work you all did to splendidly save the empire from this crisis was truly incredible! I know that it was the first battle for many and that many of the soldiers are from other countries, for putting your life on the line to fight through to repulse the Maakai Demon Kingdom, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts as citizens!”

“““““““Uooooooooooooooooooo!!!””””””” (Everyone)

“Of course, including the champions that unfortunately died in action, if we did not have every soldier here, we would not have defended against humanity’s crisis. Normally, everyone should be valued highly, but today we are especially giving awards to the people that left behind remarkably great achievements!” (Army Commander)

Normally, everyone should receive praise. Those words are probably what he really thinks.

However, even so, especially awarding the ones who left behind exceptional achievements would raise humanity up.

That’s because they’re achievements that the citizens, soldiers and everybody wouldn’t be able to complain about.

“First, Ten Heroes of Light, princess Forna Elfarshia, come forth!” (Army Commander)

The first one that was called up was Forna.

“Uoooo, it’s Forna-sama!” (Citizen)

“So, so cuuuuuute!” (Citizen)

“Forna-sama, Forna-sama!” (Citizen)

“Princeeeeess!” (Citizen)

Forna rises onto the stage with excited cheering coming from behind her.

But man, she really is used to this, isn’t she. She’s boldly walking forward without any hesitation.

Standing in the centre of the stage, Forna faced the king and the army commander and cleanly saluted them like a soldier.

“Princess Forna defeated prince Ragaia, the supreme commander of the Maakai Demon Kingdom army, showing her military power and humanity’s pride to the world. And, while being royalty from another country, she plunged into the severe and fierce battle faster than any other empire citizen, leading the war to victory! This achievement that is greater than myriads of thanks, will be carved deeply in human history, history of the empire, and in our hearts. That is something that has to be especially praised, so I thank you from the bottom of my heart, as a representative of humanity. Thank you.” (Army Commander)

“Thank you, princess Forna.”

“I will accept this gratefully.” (Forna)

“““““““Uooooooooooooooooooo!!!””””””” (Everyone)

Amazing, this loud cheer is overcoming me with passion.

The world is shaking.

I thought a medal awarding ceremony would be the same as a principal giving certificates in front of the whole school.

However, this is different.

I’m truly in the presence of a historical moment right now.

“He, hehe, there’s sweat on my hand………… Forna’s amazing.” (Velt)

“Stupid younger brother. She’s going to be yours, you know?” (Farga)

“………… Even though she’s that amazing, why does she still like me? I thought she would’ve made me into a memory already.” (Velt)

“I’ll ask my stupid younger sister next time. I’ll probably get sent flying the moment I ask though.” (Farga)

Even though she really does seem like a resident of a faraway world, that woman crept into my bed this morning and did all sorts of stuff didn’t she.

It feels kinda strange.

“Next, Barts Kuruntape-dono, who splendidly defeated a general of the enemy army! Come forth!” (Army Commander)

“Ou!” (Barts)

Uoooo, e, even Barts!

“““““““Uooooooooooooooooooo!!!””””””” (Everyone)

Amazing, he’s walking so boldly.

He’s not the brat that I used to mock.

Although he still talked about wanting to end the era of darkness, he’s grown up from his brat self and accumulated the power and achievements to realize his dream.

“Third, Shalt Liberal-dono, who exceeded his position to put the scattered soldiers in order after the chain of command was destroyed and successfully carried out his role as a commander! Come forth!” (Army Commander)

“Yes!” (Shalt)

“““““““Uooooooooooooooooooo!!!””””””” (Everyone)

Even Shalt………

Good grief, every single one of them………even though they’re all residents of a place I can’t reach anymore, they still hang out with me………

“Now then, I will announce the final ones to receive a special award!” (Army Commander)

Forna, Barts and Shalt are all lined up on the stage with their medals and treasure swords.

Like, they really are amazing. They’re all people from the Elfarshia Kingdom.

Despite that, they’re receiving this much cheers from the empire citizens. They’re being treated like popular stars.

“The final people are not from humanity’s great allied forces nor the empire army! However, despite not being soldiers, they dashed to this empire’s dilemma while humanity had been despairing over the Maakai Demon Kingdom’s great strength, releasing a great light from their powerful presences which raised the morale of the army and without their help, the Archline Empire would surely have fallen! As expected, we would need to give them the same, deep gratitude we would show to soldiers!” (Army Commander)

……… Hm?

“Although there are several people that came as reinforcements, we would like to have just one person come up as their representative! That person defeated the mastermind that guided this war from the back, Mackey Mouse Desneyland! Velt Jeeha-dono! Come forth!” (Army Commander)

“……………… Hah?” (Velt)

………………………?

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