The Tale of the Teapot Hero’s Revenge

The day after he regained the King's capital, Princess Perne's speech took place.

I would exaggerate if I said that even during the rainy season, under a bright blue clear sky, people from all over the Wang capital......

Anyway, a lot of people gather in front of the Royal Castle to look up at Princess Perne standing on the terrace and overhear the words.

"The days of ninja are over. Tyrant domination and warfare are from a distant past. And the takeover of the royal family by the rebels..."

I, Killier the Brave, stand a little behind Princess Perne with Mr. Gillius and Barbario.

As a tribute to this battle, as a hero who fought tyrants, I should show my face to the people, too.

I'm telling you I'm not such a gala.

"There were many sacrifices. There are also many that do not return. Let's have something important to lose, the sorrow of being born, something immeasurable. But there's nothing left to bind the kingdom of Deltirade."

Of course, Elias, the Kingsguard knight, is behind Princess Perne.

But he doesn't feel like he's here.

I adore you. You don't even seem to hear Princess Perne speak at all.

"Many people won't believe tomorrow. Those who no longer know what to believe in in the darkness are sure to be numerous on this occasion. But if you'll excuse me, please believe me and follow me."

Hey, Elia.

I'm sure he told you, not just the people, but you, too.

Did it reach your chest properly?

"It may still be too much of a wish for Perne, who became queen of this country while a young man (Jake Yes). But I want to be. I want to be the light that illuminates my country's subjects."

Princess Perne, wearing a crown on her head and a cape, raised the sword in her hand high.

"To all the people of Deltirade, please, there is no future full of light!

Ridiculous voices echo, and the square cheers.

In the birth of a new queen, the entire king's capital is boiling.

The light of day reflects on you as if you were a mythical hero.

I wonder if the kingdom of Deltirade will be all right now.

The only thing I'm really worried about is Elia.

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Then a few days later, Elia's expression remained dark and sinking.

And my God, Bell still doesn't wake up.

Maybe he won't wake up like this, because he's too slow to wake up after a good start to such an atmosphere, the most famous doctor in the Wang capital was summoned today.

I think I'm about to finish my checkup, and Beato seems to be sick, so let's go see how it goes...

I came with Beat until I was in front of the room where Bell was sleeping.

Apparently Beato is nervous and his expression is just a little stiff.

I guess I can't help but worry about Bell if I don't wake up all this time......

"... knock."

"... eh"

You'll have your mind ready, so get confirmation from Beato and then go to the door.

I tried to knock lightly, and the gates opened before that.

The door blurred my nose tip and I glanced unexpectedly.

"Wow."

Oh, my God.

I don't know what it's like to have a wooden door bump into you.

"... oh Lord Brave... Sorry......"

It was Elia who came out.

I just looked right in my face, and I don't even try to look at Locke.

I nodded and slammed the door behind my back, leaving the hallway early as it was.

"What are you doing?"

"... eh"

I was dropping Elias off, and Beato pulled me off.

This doesn't mean Qui looked scared, it means let's get in soon.

"Well, you're wondering about Belle."

Knock again, then open the door, come in.

"... excuse me"

"... brave man, and Mr. Beat. You wanted it."

It was Princess Perne who was in the room —— now she's Queen Perne, but I call her this because she's going to be tighter.

Then the woman's doctor.

And of course, Belle, who was put to bed in a big bed.

Looks like he's not conscious after all.

"How's Bell?

"That's..."

Princess Perne's expression, no less dark than Elia's.

It's darker than a rain cloud that rains snowflakes out the window.

Instead of Princess Perne at last, the doctor explained to us.

"… in conclusion, it is highly unlikely that she will regain consciousness in the future"

"...... Huh!!?

Beat keeps his mouth shut with both hands and takes two or three steps backwards.

I knew Beato was a lot more shocked than me.

"Beato, are you okay......? You don't have to ask me that, do you?

…… ...... Huh!!

After a little thought, he sifted and swept his neck aside, appealing to hear the rest.

"... ok. Then Doctor, continue --"

"Yep. The cause was probably due to the long time the brain didn't carry oxygen. The resuscitation did come true, but I guess it was too much of a burden on the flesh of a mid teenage girl..."

"There's oxygen in your brain...?

"It's called a plant state."

I'm not sure how hard that is for my village daughter.

But if you look at Beato now, you can somehow imagine.

If you look at Beato with both hands on his face and cry down on the spot.

"... you know, you just said that. He said it was highly unlikely that he would regain consciousness. That means it's possible, right?

"Yeah, of course. But natural healing is highly unlikely. Nor would the cure exist, at least in the human country..."

I was also convinced of what happened to Elia earlier.

He just regretted it as much as he was dying.

I heard this explanation and I hope I don't have to freak out......

The doctor left, Princess Perne and Belle in the room, and then we were the only ones left.

I'm crying. I hug Beato and rub his back, and I tell him it's not Beato's fault.

'Cause it's not really this kid's fault.

If this kid had to work hard, Belle would have died in the first place.

"... you have to apologize. To Elia, to Mr. Beato and, of course, to Belle."

Princess Perne sat beside the bed.

I look away sadly as I gently stroke Bell's forehead.

"Hey, brave man. I took advantage of this child to take the seat of queen. No one in the people knows Bell's devotion. Did I just take it away from her and do something to her..."

"... I don't know. I don't know much about Belle or Princess Perne, so I can't say anything great. But that's all I know."

If I was watching Elia, I'd know about that.

I'm not even blunt.

"Elia must have given that kid a lot of stuff. You can't afford money, you can't afford to live like a princess with both hands."

"Dear brave man..."

"I'm sure that's the same for Elia... So talk to him once and for all. To be honest, Elias, it's too dangerous to look at..."