Fukushuu Kansuisha no Jinsei Nishuume Isekaitan
76 ◇ Black Hero, Demands S
Things were going to be what could be called the worst at the time the nobles killed Ligal.
From there, no matter what you choose, there will be distortion (strain) somewhere in the post-processing, and as a king of a nation, you have to think not 'what is right to do' but 'what is better for your subjects'.
It's a mistake made by a corrupt aristocrat.
On the pretext that it was by an assassin from Arksbaona, I understood that I should definitely choose the latter.
Humans have no choice but to do what is best when circumstances permit, according to their highest priorities.
Just saying it was a country for King Daltra.
I have no intention of denying that choice per se.
I'm just saying I blame you because it's unforgivable for Kosuke.
Because it goes against the best and highest priorities for Kosuke.
King Daltra overflowed with deep deep sighs.
His words are those of the country. I guess that means you can't throw up light words cheaply.
Eventually, I hear voices.
"... the House of Lords did not seem to have imagined that your lords would leave the country"
Probably because of the underlying perception that it is natural for heroes to martyr in their country.
They are also taking over the madness of heroes because of their descendants.
"Huh. The way you put it, it sounds like you're saying you're different."
"Disgust will be held, what... I don't think it's going to get to the truth."
"So, I'm asking you what you're going to do."
"Losing a hero is a loss to the state. There's no difference there. But the first thing we should think about is the well-being of our subjects. Formation of coalition forces is imperative in countering the vicious invasion of Arksbaona. The obstructing information had to be hidden, even if it was worse than Arksbaona."
"This is the result. You know, I'm not asking for an excuse. Take this result and be concise in your answers to what you will do as king."
"If the hero is the sacrifice of the people, the king is the representative of the people. It is only by bearing the glory of being the Son of God, but I do not intend to miswear that point. I can only apologize and deal with it when it comes to what's possible for me to fail..."
"Let me ask you, what exactly are you dealing with?"
The king slowly, shakes his head to the side.
"It's not me who decides that, it should be you guys"
"Heh? Forgive me, I'll do anything? That's a very special attitude."
"If the truth about this case is spread, there will always appear a nation that has no faith in Daltra. And if we lose you to the Lord, the fate of Daltra will be exhausted. As a king, that's all we must avoid."
You can say that this incident happened because Kosuke is a 'black hero'.
It can also be said that the case was solved because Twa was Kosuke's sister.
For example, if Kosuke were someone else altogether.
You don't have to save Twa for risking your life.
Parfait and Quinn are on a mission that cannot be removed.
Lucius and Elfi may never have come back.
The execution would have been carried out in the meantime.
Various conditions and coincidences overlap and there is this result.
As for D'Artra, he may have stepped on the idea that he could finally persuade the heroes to stay even after he had taken this measure.
At any rate, it failed and the king had to think about it at a time when the wrongful corruption of the nobility had been enlightened.
How to persuade countries to form coalitions.
And how to stop the heroes from distrusting the nation.
It would be reasonable to listen to their demands for forgiveness.
"There are a few conditions."
"... let me hear it"
"Punishment for all human beings on the part of the perpetrators involved in this matter. I'll tell you more later.
And in the future, the House of Lords will give you a hero before you hire him. "
"Does that mean I want a seat in the House of Lords? I think we can do something about it."
"No. What if a kid like me gets involved in politics that he doesn't even know very well? It's not, it's just a check. I know we can clean up a lot on this one, but it's not hard to imagine the madness spreading throughout the nobility. I guess D'Artra could have grown so far because that has been demonstrated in a way that contributes to the development of the state. But the war has begun."
Yes, I guess that story that Twa was saying was true.
I can see that King Daltra's reign has a good reputation from other countries only after living a little in the King's capital.
I have heard before that the nobles are excellent and have little dissatisfaction from the people.
I mean, nobles don't refuse to be creatures that just do the wrong thing because they're crazy.
As a descendant of a hero, he lends his hand to the prosperity of the nation as the support of the royal family that draws God's blood.
That was the way nobility has always been.
But the war has begun.
So their existential significance of “contribution to the nation" was joined by the means of “war”.
The power previously directed at home affairs and moderate diplomacy has also become directed at the most inefficient and foolish means of diplomacy: war.
It is only natural that a country that was building a peaceful world should not suddenly stand up well if it gives the aim of 'winning by killing each other'.
Daltra is nothing but a warrior, forced to expand the regular army because of its vast national territory and the many evil realms that accompanied it.
If I may say so, the outburst of nobility was caused by the war.
Maybe I've been shaken up by the hero's instincts.
That doesn't mean anything will change.
"Our heroes have an opinion on whether or not the offer from the House of Lords is decent. You decide after taking both the words of nobility and the words of a hero. That's what they say about what's intolerable to us. You're on your own to ignore it, but think of losing your hero then."
"... I got it. Let's do it that way."
"One last thing"
Yusuke squeaks and strokes Twa's head gripping Yusuke's sleeve with a much more anxious face.
"When the war is over and this continent is at peace - set us free."
For a while, the silence filled the room.
"... freedom, what"
"I think visitors have a reason to be reincarnated. I also listened to the godlike one. Arksbaona has to be stopped. But still, we're human. I just became unhappy in my previous life, and now I'm just a person who wants to be happy. You're a hero, if that's what you want me to do, I'll do it. So let me go when that's over. Promise me you won't interfere in our second life."
I came to this world and at first I wanted to kill myself.
I noticed "Twa's Prayer" and wanted to live my second life around it.
In the labyrinth I remembered the child's heart and his chest danced.
I reunited with Twa and now I wanted her to live a happy life.
A companion, a friend, a lover.
So it's good to protect this world.
If you have power and say it's a crisis in the world we live in, let's give it a hand.
But I won't be involved in anything after that.
I don't want to.
"That's how he wants to stay in the army after he gets his freedom. But I'll stop. If anyone else wants to stop, don't stop. Promise me that here and now."
Until the response, there was nearly a minute of silence.
Eventually, King Daltra rises from his seat and bows his head.
"I am truly sorry for this incident. Let me assure you, as king, of the Lord's wishes."
Twa looks surprised with a small voice.
Yusuke also draws strength from his shoulders so as to relax the air he was straining.
"I'm relieved. That's a real apology, if you're really the king who puts your country first."
"It would be natural for your Lord to doubt. Nevertheless, do I have the means to clear it up..."
"Answer the question. You did this for your country, didn't you?
"Ranri"
"That's why I took my hero's life lightly. He admitted it, apologized and said he was going to change it."
"I know it's unsolicited, but you're right"
"It's not enough to punish the nobles. You admitted it, too, you're one of the perpetrators. What if I told you to die and make amends?
I pulled my arm so my sister could embarrass me "hey," but now I ignored it.
Because I needed it.
To gauge the nature of the human being in front of us.
"If it is for the good of the country, I will not spare this life. If we can obtain your Lord's forgiveness in exchange, we will gladly offer it. However, I hope that is also after the enactment of peace. If this breakdown occurs, such as the fall of the king, the country will shake."
"Will you die when you're at peace"
"Ruri. I have a child to entrust to you. Because my life is for Daltra for one thing."
At least this man seems to be of a different race than the nobility who made this case.
I don't have the arrogance that I'm the one saving the world.
Just like Ligal, he lives thinking about entrusting it later.
Visitors, if you say so, are not even your own people.
As king of one country, it did not seem so wrong to give precedence to the subjects everywhere.
That is why this country flourishes and many subjects can enjoy happiness.
However, it is also natural for dissatisfaction to arise from those who do not receive that asylum.
Yusuke and the others finally gained their rights in this case.
It was not violated and won the right to be happy.
"Fine. Okay. Your atonement is yes, I'll think of something. Exempt from that posture, besides death. I'm leaving today. Oh, when I see you again, do I have to fight with Moso all the time?
"... if we hear from you in advance, let's leave your plans open"
"Good for you"
That's what Yusuke said and laughed, pulling Twa's hand behind the office.