Akuyaku Reijo Ni Koi Wo Shite

After the demon had left, the city of Haqata was regaining its liveliness. On the contrary, the city is more bustling than usual. A celebration feast for being alive without being attacked by demons is being held throughout the city.

The protagonists of these feasts are unnamed soldiers of the army. They know how they fight the demon. It's a brave battle that you've only heard in fairy tales.

The soldiers who became proficient with the sake are talking about the heroic tales on the battlefield as if they were bards. It greatly pleases the people and spreads quickly throughout Hakkata, and eventually spread throughout the kingdom by the merchants who were then in the city of Hakata.

On this day, a hero was born in the kingdom. Yet it was only known by a few.

The celebration held in the city was a little different from the celebration held in the city, but a feast was also held at the lord's house. This is a feast to celebrate the victory. It also means the lord's comfort to those who took part in the battle. Only a limited number of people can benefit most.

Attendants are Prince Arnold, Commander of the Knights of the Guard, Lancelot, Elwin, Charlotte, and others from the kingdoms such as Mary. It is joined by Bandhu Command, Cassis, Aperol, Mojito and Kiel.

Rion and Eriel are not here. She is late, because she still has a lingering duty. This is an excuse, and from the beginning I'm not going to join them.

Even without them, the banquet seats are still uplifting. It can be said that he is excited because he is not there.

"No, it's brilliant. It's just a few hundred hundred storms into a horde of hundreds of thousands of monsters. I've been properly reported, but I still can't believe it."

"No, well, it's not very strong to say monsters.

Aperol is in good mood, fueled by the lord. Now, if Lion is here, he won't take this attitude. For Aperol, Leon is a scary lord, even younger.

"Even so, it's 100,000. And it's surprising that it's a diversion. If you don't have courage, you can't do much."

"It's a matter of defeating the enemy. Even if it's a pervert, you need to fight with all your strength because it's a pervert. Until you practice it."

In spite of this, Aperol was not informed of the surprise attacks of the Keel and Blue Party. Rion thought that if he knew that there was a sense of perturbation as well, he would not try to overdo it.

"Now, you who succeeded in the surprise attack are also wonderful."

The lord then turned to Kiel.

"... I just moved as instructed."

The keel does not look like an aperol. I'm glad I won, but I felt cool after seeing Aperol.

"Even so, it's one of the best ways to give a general.

"As the Lord knows, there's a flurry. It's not just me that is praised, but everyone who participated in the battle."

"This is also very modest. It seems that the same bandeau is quite different."

"Well, Keel is the lord's favorite. He knows how to be liked by others."

He doesn't like the fact that Kiel was praised. It is not something you see in front of another house, such as an inner ring.

"Aperol. Suppress your mouth."

What I was careful about was Cassis. The idea is that if Keel could say something here, things would get worse.

"Isn't the Lord the same? You are not at all dealt with by the Lord. He is too smart. I don't like rustic people like you or me."

Even if Cassis pays attention, Aperol's complaint does not stop. It's completely drunk bitches.

"Let's make it easy. You're too drunk."

"Isn't it good? It's been a long time since I've had such a good sake.

Aperol is speaking to the lord, not Cassis. Cassis's shortcoming became annoying.

"It's not called Date's best commercial city in the south. It's no exaggeration to say that all the good things in the south come to this city."

The lord seems to like being instigated. With a word from Aperol, I started to be proud.

"It's enviable, because the land of Bandhu is nothing."

"No, isn't it really busy these days? I've heard rumors that it's the best red-light district in the east."

"I can't go to that place locally. The next day I'll be rumored to be around town."

"That's right. If you want to play, but you can't, it's rather painful."

"That's right! Bandou is kind to the strangers and cold to the locals. The lord is a stranger in the first place."

"Then go out."

Here Keel was interrupted. As expected, Aperol's words were not neglected.

"What did you say?"

"How contributing to the land of Bandu, you, the surreptitious you say, is unqualified to live in the land of Bandhu if you don't know how much you think about it. "

"that is……"

Even though he complains, Keel's words cannot be denied to Aperol. Bandou is now by Rion. This is a common thought among those who live in Bandhu.

Those who deny this, Aperor himself believes, are not eligible to benefit from Lion, as Kiel says.

"It's too much to say, even though it's a place for sake. If you have a complaint, just tell Rion directly. I'm not Rion who doesn't hear it.

"... No, I know."

This is also true. Leon has the ear to hear Isamu, no matter how harsh it is. Aperol watched many times when the heated graduates of the Kingdom Academy corrected Rion's mistakes in rather harsh words.

"in that case"

"I see. I'm sorry, it looks like I got a bit too sick."

In fact, Aperol was on track. This is the first time that the Band バ ン Six parties have been praised for their achievements, even if they decided to live in Take. Even if it was a monster opponent, I was happy.

The feeling that had floated down suddenly cooled.

"It's inevitable that you will be buffeted after the war. Nobody cares about the behavior in these places."

It was the commander of the Knights of the Guard who had spoken to Aperol. It was because the guard of the Knights of the Guards knew not to make the atmosphere of the place so bad.

"It would be helpful if you could say that."

"Now, let's change the topic. What did the lord who was so habitable and uncomfortable with you, and yet complaining about, do in Bandeau?"

The habit of being hard to handle is an impression for the commander of the Knights of the Guard, but it is the same for Cassis.

"What did you do .... so many things that you don't have enough time to talk about everything."

"And I don't know. Speaking of which, did you say that Bandou was the best red-light district in the east earlier?"

"Oh, that's all I can talk to."

What Aperol said was surprising to anyone who knew Leon at the school. They only know Leon as their servant. I couldn't imagine Leon working as an admin.

Moreover, the idea is not in their knowledge.

"... added value. If it calls people?"

"You also said it was differentiating, but the words of the Lord were sometimes difficult to understand."

"HM"

I don't know even the warrior Knight Konoe. However, Bandhu is actually a city that many people visit. It was the same with the lord of the city.

"I think that would help me too."

In this situation, Maria is the only one who can talk about such things. In fact, Maria is the one who can best understand what Leon did.

"What is that?"

"Service. Something different from the others. I also know that it is necessary for the shop to thrive. I think that if I leave some city, I can do more than him What?

"Is it knowledge of another world?"

"Yes. I have knowledge that is not in this world. I think that I can do great things if I make use of it."

"HM"

Why is Maria making a statement that sells herself? That's because she has the impatience of Maria. Maria hasn't done anything at this event. On the contrary, they provided incorrect information and made the battle difficult.

Originally, this event should have the value of Mary recognized by the kingdom, but she realized she wasn't doing anything worthwhile.

"I say keel. I want to hear one."

"what?"

But unfortunately, Maria's pitch did not attract the attention of the Knights of the Guard. The commander of the Guard Knight was distracted not by Maria but by another. Even so, what Maria is selling is outside the jurisdiction of the Knights of the Guard.

"Why did you decide to do such a surprise?"

"Why? Because it was such an order."

"But there was no guarantee that the enemy would have a general just because he turned backwards."

"I wasn't convinced about that."

"Why?"

"I was instructed to escape if I wasn't there."

"Are you running?"

"Yes. Rion was convinced that there was a man who manipulated the demon, but he did not seem confident until he was behind him."

"Why is it so?"

"I've heard that, depending on the type of demons, they must act in a controlled manner, and they can't mimic the use of a decoy. There must be a presence that exists. ''

"No, I don't want to hear that ..., no, that's an interesting story. Please continue."

I'm not convinced, but the commander of the Guard Knight wanted to hear why Rion did so much recklessly, but I was concerned about Kiel's story.

"If you tell me to keep going, I won't talk anymore. I've just been taught that no matter how large the horde you are, you'll have to steal it."

"……Is that so?"

The commander of the Guard Knight turned to Maria. Maria should know more about demons than anyone. That's why I asked the question.

"It's a demon. The demon is controlled by the demon."

"I've heard that story. What I want to hear is that if you defeat the evil spirit, the demon will no longer be a threat."

"That's ... I don't think so ..."

"So, why did Baron Frey think it was all right if he defeated the demon?"

"If you defeat the evil spirit, you will surely lose the monster threat."

"It's a whole story, in individual battles ... well, this is good."

It was no use talking about Maria with the battlefield, Knight Guards stopped halfway.

"Let's come back to the question. Why did Baron Frey do that crazy?-Perhaps he wasn't sure, but he did."

Commander Knight recounted that he had originally asked Kiel.

"... I don't know exactly that, but I think Leon is like that."

"What is that person?"

"He doesn't trust others. Only his wife really trusts."

"Really……"

Commander Knight knows why Rion isn't crazy. However, the nature of Rion is not all about Vincent. It is caused by living in favela. Originally, Rion, who did not believe in people, believed that the valuable people he believed were Vincent and Aeriel.

"Just trust me."

"Wait a minute. What's the difference between trust and trust?"

"I don't know the true meaning of the word, but I used it because of the difference between those who believe and rely and those who believe and use it."

"... I see. I understand it somehow."

You can use it but don't rely on it. The Knights of the Guards seemed to be a good indicator of Rion's character.

"Rion takes great care of those who he trusts. This is a strange thing for him. He is obviously disliked, but he is kind to him."

"It's kind to everything. What do you say so much?"

Commander Knight has never seen the kindness that Rion shows to others. I can't really feel Keel's words.

"Yes, because he doesn't trust him, he's also kind to red people. When he learns that a village is being attacked by a demon, the moment he finds it more than one, He was determined to save it all. "

"... I can't do that."

"Yes. I couldn't do it. But even if I knew it, Rion wouldn't give up."

"I see ..... you could say that it was unreasonable, you were fighting."

"We can't save all the villages by ourselves. So Lion relied on him, perhaps to the ones we don't want the most."

"Hey, what's the story?"

Those whom Rion is least willing to rely on. It depends on Prince Arnold. Even if I understand Rion's feelings, from the command of the Knights of the Guard, there is nothing to say.

"Mouth slipped. Sorry. I don't seem to be able to talk about people."

"It seems that the people of Bandu tend to be drunk."

"Because it's been a long time for a banquet."

In a whisper at the liquor table, the commander of the Guard Knight is about to end. Recognizing that feeling, Keel agreed.

"Tell me too."

"The Crown Prince ..."

"Don't worry. I'm not going to blame you for drinking. If you don't, I'm not in a position to complain."

Prince Arnold was ashamed of himself not being able to respond immediately to the hand that Rion relented for. You can't say anything, knowing that it was for the people you should protect.

"So what?"

"I'm worried about that story. Why is Rion cold to your subordinates?"

"It's ... because we're not bad."

Keel lied. By now, Keel knows why Leon was so cold in the Band バ ン Six Party. But that is something that should not be said here.

"Isn't it worth it?"

"We didn't really do anything to the land where we were born and raised. Even though we didn't do anything, we were only dissatisfied.

"Is it still?"

"Now, at least, I don't feel cold anymore, and I don't think anyone who is feeling it is seriously facing Leon."

"... you're making the wall yourself?"

"Oh, I think that's a good expression. Even just looking at Rion with a wall in my heart from the back of my own wall. Then you can't see anything."

"So that's it……"

In order to shorten the distance from Rion, you must start by removing your own wall. Prince Arnold kept that in mind. Prince Arnold has changed his perspective on Leon. Honestly, while pretending to be a minister of loyalty, he thought that he would eventually make use of his husband's death to get a job.

But watching the battle up close and hearing about Kiel, I realized I wasn't. A man named Rion became a lord as much as possible.

Prince Arnold wants to know more about Leon.

"Is it late? What are you doing with overtime?"

Late due to military overtime. Prince Arnold believed this lie.

"... probably, Leon isn't overwhelmed today."

Indeed, Keel spoke honestly, thinking it would be unpleasant to continue to be deceived.

"Is that so?"

"Lion is out of town. I don't know when he will return."

"... where is it?"

"... I'm going around the attacked village. You said it was an investigation, but I think it's probably an excuse."

"It's an excuse? What is it for?"

I thought that it was an excuse not to come here, and the tone of Prince Arnold was mixed with a slightly frustrating color.

"... for an apology for not being able to help"

With a little hesitation, Keel uttered. Because it was a content that could receive criticism of those who were here. I mentioned that because there is such criticism in the keel.

"Such ..."

Sure enough, Prince Arnold is shocked. But this response is still good. Lancelot and Elwin remain silent, but with a bitter look on their faces. Even if he receives criticism, he has no intention to reflect on it.

"I said earlier. He hates people but is kind to people. He has two different personalities in mind."

Keel speaks truth. Don't know the truth.

"Really……"

After seeing Prince Arnold's reaction, Kiel considers that he is a more matomo than expected. Rion's cold contact with the Band ド ゥ s was for some reason not to be involved, and Kiel speculated that Prince Arnold was probably involved.

From what I've heard, it's clear they're sulking Prince Arnold and those who are here. The king of the kingdom and the princes. Going against this is the same as going against the kingdom. Lions are trying to do it. And they are prepared to fail even if they do it.

That's why they don't want to be very involved with others. By being involved, I am afraid to get involved. So Keel thought.

Still, Keel is trying to follow Leon. That was Kiel's return to Rion, who gave her life.

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Rion, the center of the story at Hakkata's lord's house, traveled around the assaulted village and apologized to the bereaved family, as Kiel thought.

At the same time, the burial of the dead bodies and the cleaning of the rough village. This is telling the soldiers to do it.

There is little appreciation for this. Many villagers could only think of the grief of losing their families and acquaintances as anger at Rion, who came to apologize. It doesn't matter who Rion is. He could only take such actions to heal the sadness.

Without any excuses, Rion took the abuses of the villagers and repeatedly apologized. When that was done a couple of times, Eriel came out worried.

"Isn't it good anymore?"

Rion does not originally apologize. The fact that Leon was so badly damaged and depressed that Eriel was unconvinced.

"The rest is very little. Stop here and it's halfway."

"But Leon is not bad."

"... Is that so?"

"eh?"

"Isn't it really my fault? I don't think this kind of sacrifice will be made in a game where the hero is active."

For a game event, this time the results are too severe. Rion was wondering about it.

"That's not because of Leon."

"It may be because I intervened, which is not really relevant."

"That's because of Leon."

I didn't want to participate in the war. Even if Rion participates in the war, it is their responsibility. But this comfort did not reach Lion.

"... Is it ominous after all?"

"Rion !?"

It was the first time that Leon had mentioned Oddeye this way. That is why Rion is now bearish. Not because they were abused by the villagers, but because they saw many sacrifices before that.

Rion, who has been killed, saw for the first time that so many people have died, even in a very devastating situation. Perhaps this is your responsibility. Such thoughts are now flowing into Rion's heart.

The thought that Rion never said. The heart wound that Vincent's death is at stake comes here, and it feels open.

This event cast a dark shadow on Rion's heart. But that doesn't matter to the world. Regardless of Leon's will, the world was preparing the next stage for Leon.