Hero’s Redo ~ A Hero That Once Saved the World Reborn as a Girl ~

The simple cage that trapped the captive steed was to be put in a wagon and transported to the Wang Capital while exposed to the public. Seen with contempt by civilians, nobles, soldiers and knights, and every human being, Steed began to reopen and scold Prince Magna when he was completely ignored, although he began to apologize with a weak voice, even though he now realized his plight.

"You shameless bastard! I have the legitimacy to inherit the throne! Shame on you!

"... Your father didn't recognize you as Prince Wang. The ranking of succession rights is provisional and does not confirm my absolute position as the next king. Can't you understand the extent of it..."

He was a steed who was bitten by a monkey once again because he had so many May flies, but his attitude and complexion were palpable and expressive of dissatisfaction. When it comes to getting to Wangdu by road, it takes a lot of time. Even a regular carriage would take two weeks, and it would take even longer if you were marching. Therefore, only me and Rubias were to advance to the King's Capital and prepare for acceptance.

It's been a long time since King's Capital has had its usual busy streets as idle. But because the Black Knights were gone, I could not feel anything sad in people's faces. I guess a lot of people have already heard the upside of the battle. We walked to the Royal Castle looking at them sideways like that.

"This is... Dear Rubias!

"Long time no see."

One of the soldiers, who was working a sentry at the Soldier's Stuff in front of the castle gate, rushed over and knelt as soon as he saw Rubias's face. Probably a familiar face. Rubias turns to the royal castle where he has been away for a while, greeting him back like that.

"What's going on in the castle now? Someone noble is putting it together?

"No, it is Master Tanax, the Knight Commander, who is wrapping up inside this castle. After returning from the battlefield, Master Tanax sent knights to maintain law and order everywhere, minimizing the protection of the King's capital."

Tanax... the knight who was giving instructions to retreat when he captured Steed. I was under the impression that you were a stiff but honest person when I spoke to you for a moment.

"Right. Where's Tanax now?

"I'm on business in the castle. Most of the leading aristocrats escape or are captured..."

The vast majority of the aristocracy associated with Prince Magna has been murdered by the Black Knights, and survival is on its way to the King's Capital with the Prince. The Steeds seem to have tried to flee the country, but I don't even think there is a country that would accept them. To say that we hide them would make the next king of the Kingdom of Bordeaux - that is, Prince Magna's heart certificate worse. It's not like there's a great deal of profit where it's accepted, it's just the downside.

We bid farewell to the soldiers and move on to the castle. There was something wrong with Rubias since I heard about Tanax, so I glanced at her with a chillary and sideways, and I saw Rubias and I were just looking at this one.

"What's wrong?

"No...... that. I'm relieved that Tanax hasn't changed."

With that said, Rubias lived in the castle until recently. Then it's no wonder Tanax and I know each other.

"You knew him?

"Yeah, well. Because it was Tanax who gave me the sword's gesture."

"Heh! So you're the first master."

"Right. So I was worried...... I was relieved you were alive"

Rubias, who says so, looked somewhere horrible.

Walking down the corridor, every time a soldier appeared kneeling toward Rubias, it was easy, but it was also until he reached the office on the corner of the castle. I knocked on the door with no guard, and as I went inside with my reply, a familiar man sat there with a surprised face.

"This is... Dear Rubias! And Lord Lapis... when will he be in the king's capital?

"Just now. Tanax. The castle seems to be working out thanks to you. Thank you."

"... Words without body. Let us at least destroy the guilt and do the impersonation of a civilian."

I guess I don't usually do that much clerical work when it comes to knighthood chiefs. But I guess that's why he's stomping on it, so the king's capital can be at peace without much confusion.

"Right now, my brother is on his way here with Count Grom's army. You'll be burdened with it, but I want you to send word to everyone to get ready to accept it."

"Absolutely."

"By the way... about your father..."

As soon as that topic came up, the complexion of Clarity and Tanax changed. Not even trying to hide his sinking face, he opened his mouth slowly, very spicy, to say the least.

"Master Rubias. Your Majesty..."

"... are you alive?

"I'm alive and well. But... the healer, the pharmacist, and both sides agree that there is no return to consciousness."

…………

I was somewhat predictable because Steed liked national politics, but after all, did the king fit in with such an eye? But I can tell you it's just better if you were alive. In the worst case scenario, they would have killed him.

"I want to see your father for now. Where are you now?

"It's His Majesty's bedroom. I'll show you."

It was us walking ahead of Tanax, but no one utters a word. It's not an atmosphere I can talk to, and I didn't know what to say to Rubias. My parents' memories were originally blurred, and I didn't get along with my grandfather who raised me, so I can't really feel the affection of my flesh parents. I was hesitant to say such a mild word of comfort.

When you get to the deepest part of the castle, that's the king's bedroom. Numerous knights have cemented their guard and the severity of not letting one cat child in. But with Tanax, the Knights Commander, and Rubias, the Princess, we were able to enter the king's bedroom without being stopped.

"Father...!

One person sleeping in bed - that was certainly the king that I had only seen once before. Rubias rushes over and speaks up, but there's no response. Whether to force my body or slap me on the cheek, I wasn't even picky. It's like a corpse, but when I touch it, I have a temperature. Definitely alive, but the sleep was unnatural.

"What are healers and pharmacists saying? Do you know what caused this?

"I'm not sure, but I thought it was a curse. They tried various magics and medications, but they didn't seem to improve on their power. But even though he doesn't accept meals, he doesn't debilitate them, so he says it's likely a curse..."

"Right..."

In other words, if the cause is not known, the king will say that he slept until he died. The national government will work out if Prince Magna takes his place, but Rubias, his daughter, will not be able to remain calm in his heart.

"Master. Do you have any idea what caused this?

"Hmmm... I'm not sure, but I'll do some digging"

I will put in a word of no and seriously observe the king still asleep. Breathing seemed calm and just asleep, but I felt a little uncomfortable from his body. Calm down and breathe together to synchronize slowly up and down to his chest. Put your hand on his forehead and slowly close your eyes, engaging him in the magic that usually circulates only in his own body. Then I felt uncomfortable at the same time that I felt something caught on.

This slight discomfort... definitely annoying. I slowly release myself from him and see Rubias with an anxious look on his face.

"A little, but you have a starch in your body caused by anger. If the purifying magic used by the healers could not be lifted, it is probably a curse by the higher demons."

"Demon Clan's......!? Can't you disarm it?

"I think if the cursed person dies, it will be something that can be lifted..."

"Can you disarm it!?

I missed my gaze a little from Rubias I was hoping for, and I opened my mouth.

"The problem is we don't know who cursed us. I think if you root out the Demons, one day you'll get the right answer. But I'm pretty sure it'll take a while. So I guess it will take a lot of time for His Majesty the King to get back to normal."

"... Really? I was relieved to hear that."

"... Huh?

When I just thought I was depressed, I got an unexpected answer, and I was more of a douchebag. Rubias laughs at me like that.

"I mean, wouldn't it solve everything if we defeated the Demons? Make peace with the world and your father will return to normal. It's no different than what we do."

"I know that's true..."

I also thought you were imposing, but Rubias looked the same as usual.

"... Rubias is stronger."

"Thanks to the masters. If I had lived outside the castle, I would have been disturbed."

"Oh well."

That's what Rubias said with a smile on his shoulder.

"I'll leave your father to Brother Magna and you'll be fine. We just crusade the Demon King as soon as possible to make the world peaceful."

"Right. That's about all we can do."

Surprised by the appearance of my growing apprentice at some point, I once again swore to my heart to defeat the Demon King.