"Magic Arrow, Magic Arrow, Magic A-"
"Mr. Alberto, I've had enough!
Laura rocked my body and I gave it back to me. It seemed like I wasn't me myself. It was just a turret that struck out a magic arrow - it was like that.
"Oh, oh... how long have I been shooting?
"About an hour."
"Right..."
Where I've been hitting magic arrows - vertically cut rock walls were dressed with giant horizontal holes. My magic arrow must have cut it off.
... I used to reflex them when I shot them into a goblin cave, but I can choose whether or not I will.
"The Seal Master...?
The only thing there is a hole. The crest master's body was nowhere.
Laura also tilts her neck like she's in trouble.
"You'd be dead... think in common sense"
It was Philbs who answered instead.
"If the Seal Master's 99% defense won, I'll be there. It means he's dead. That firepower. It's not weird not even having to leave a body."
"Really?"
"The Lizardmen around us went somewhere, too. Perhaps he felt the Lord's death and withdrew."
"... hey... that's Mr. Alberto..."
Richter, whose shoulders were lent to his men, called out.
"Seriously, I can't believe you even did the crest master"
"Is your body all right?
"It's the sturdy part."
to do it, Richter laughed, but with a slightly impossible face.
Philbs opens his mouth.
"The battle is over. Each other's generals are dead. - Rest easy, Rehilt."
Then Philbs turned to me and said:
"... you take that home?
That - broken sword brought to you by the crest master.
Probably the sword Arrangea had.
"... Yes"
When I said that, I picked up a sword that was falling to the ground. The crest engraved there definitely belongs to the Luminous family.
Different emotions swirled in my chest.
That's so complicated and big that I can't describe it in one word - I closed my eyes.
And breathe slowly and deeply. Every time I breathe, I struggle to keep it in my heart.
And at the end of the day, I exhaled.
I've got everything.
Looking back.
My eyes meet Laura, who was worried about me. I said with a cheeky smile to Laura.
"Let's go home."
"Yes!"
Thus, the battle in the Lake Greesian Marsh was over.
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And then after a while...
An award ceremony was held during the royal castle's sight.
"We won! By the valiant command and action of Arrangea Luminous, Lizardman's twitching (Shindo) in the Lake Greesian Marsh was utterly rejected! But as a result, the young commander Arrangea, who was expected to be in the future, was to lose his life! We would like to express our condolences for his sacrifice and at least give him honor as a soul of sorrow!
An old man sitting on the throne - a senior official reading up paper next to the king.
Between the sights, the famous men of the land lined up. Me and Richter were listening in line at the end of the line.
"Marquis Luminous, forward!
With the words of a senior official, a middle-aged man comes forward from the line.
He was a father.
All I can see from our position is my back - but it's only my heart. The back appeared small.
My father kneels before the king. The king opened his mouth.
I'm sorry to hear that, Marquis Luminous.
"... was able to contribute to the victory of the country. Unfortunately, I am proud of you."
"I was thinking of putting Arrangea in charge of one wing of the country. I have lost a great deal of talent here and I am very sad"
"Thank you.... my son will be delighted"
"Marquis Luminous. The outcome of the battle shall be returned to the Commander-in-Chief. Hence the honor of this victory lies in Arrangea Luminous. Can you accept it on his behalf?"
"Thank you on behalf of Arranger"
It will read out in turn what senior officials will award.
Marquis Luminous nodded it silently to each and every one.
After reading, the king rose from the throne and laid his hand on the shoulder of the marquis of Luminous, kneeling.
"Marquis Luminous. I'm a little lonely - but I'm still early to retire. Keep up the good work."
"Of course, my king."
My father walked out of his sight because he was ill.
Wait for the venue to subside before a senior official raises his voice again.
"Next, I commend WWI in this battle!
And they called me...
"Baron Richter Strahm, crew member Alberto! Previous!"
Lihilt turned his neck at me with a giggle.
"Fine, fine. Finally, Mr. Aaaalberto! Don't be nervous, don't do it! Haha, haha! Smile, smile!"
"... at least I'm not more nervous than you... see, go"
When I push the pong, Lihilt walks through the bright red carpet in a tenuously hardened motion. I followed that back slowly.
Rihildt was chosen for the first battle of this battle.
As a separate squad, he struggled in WWI, WWII, defeated a large number of Lizardmans in WWIII, and was evaluated for his role in destroying the Seal Master and communicating the death of Commander-in-Chief Arranger in WWIV.
It's certainly a good enough battle.
But - everything has its back.
Richter told me before this ceremony happened.
"My fellow aristocrats told me that I was chosen by the Baron for the erasure."
"Erase method?
"'Cause, you see, it's not normally chosen for a baron to do World War I, is it?
"... you sure do..."
It was aristocratic common sense.
The award of glorious kung fu will be complemented by "family style".
"But only this time, it seems special. If you don't have someone active in the kingdom's dignitaries, and you choose someone, the corner stands. So, he said I was chosen to stay out of the mainstream and not buy anyone's grudges - and because of the low titles, I'm sorry for the low compensation."
"... don't feel kind of bad..."
"No! That's enough! Because opportunity is chance! Doesn't change that I've been recognized! I hope the tide changes. Oh, my God. I'm the Duke at the end. Me!
After laughing that way, Richter bowed his head and told me.
"But I'm really sorry. The captain was the only one who appreciated me. Mostly Mr. Alberto's."
I shook my head.
"Never mind. It's the team's work. You, the captain, should have it."
"If you give me the name of Luminous, won't Mr. Alberto be appreciated regardless of the captain or something? Wouldn't you?
"I'm the one who asked you not to let me out."
I was asking Richter to lay low on my origins. Naturally, I'm the one who got kicked out of Luminous' house.
Just Alberto.
That's all I need.
I didn't even want to be at this ceremony, but the captain Richter strongly recommended me as a meritorious man, so the medal was awarded and I was forced to attend.
The reason I didn't want to leave is because there are nobles around.
The aristocrats are watching us walk the red carpet.
"... who, that man. Civilians?"
"You're a good walker for civilians..."
There was such a whisper.
The nobles are obsessed with court information. Someone might be interested in me. There may be someone who remembers me back in the day.
I mean, there's a good chance you'll realize who I am.
I don't want to be involved if possible...... I walk in prayer looking at the carpet.
Me and Richter knelt before the king.
Senior officials raise their voices.
"Baron Richter Strahm! Evaluate this work and lend the Garbles zone, the direct jurisdiction of the King, as a territory. And besides, from the Baron to the Viscount, I shall ascend (soggy)!
"Thank you!
Richter's voice seemed really happy.
Baron without territory to Viscount with territory - a great birth. I was glad that Richter was appreciated for his hard work and good character.
"Followed by crew Alberto! Medal for the result!
"Thank you"
That's what I answered. The lady who came put a medal on my chest.
Well, all you have to do is go back to the line and erase the signs. People's rumors are also seven or five days old. We'll all forget about me one day.
That's what I thought.
said the king.
"... it's Alberto. Can I see your face?
My face?
I wasn't sure what the intention was, but it was the king's order. There's no way I can turn my back on the king.
The king stared at me and snapped.
"... you still look alike..."
At that moment I felt a glitch on my back.
And I remembered.
the fact that Arrangea was under the patronage of the King.
That's all the king spent time with Arrangea and cared about him.
If so...
The king opens his mouth.
"It's Alberto. If I'm mistaken, I'm sorry - are you a man with ties to the Marquis Luminous?