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　A body buried in a cemetery in the Kingdom of Lingle was stolen by a demon.

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　The stolen bodies are seven.

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　They belonged to Rose's men, led by Mr. Aul.

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　They were her most trusted subordinates when she was fighting as a captain of the Lingle Kingdom, and were fierce fighters who went toe-to-toe with Nero Agence's men.

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　The demons targeted her for her prowess in life, and her body was stolen from her coffin.

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　I don't want to know what he's going to use them for.

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　The kingdom was reportedly going to warn other countries immediately upon receiving the news of the stolen body, but they were not willing to do so because they were not likely to believe the story that "demons are stealing the corpse" and because they did not want to be caught in the middle of a meeting with the devil's forces. --- The idea was dropped on the grounds that the Kingdom of Lingle could not act carelessly now that the meeting of the Allied Powers was about to take place.

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　However, Master Lloyd's idea was to at least inform the people of the threat, and it seems that news of a "grave robber" was delivered to them.

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"---Allied Nations Conference

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　The official name of the meeting has been decided, and the date for the meeting has been set.

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　It has been about a month since the Demon King admitted defeat.

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　While the post-war process and preparations for the meeting were being made at a fairly rapid pace, I was sitting cross-legged on my bed, thinking about the future.

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　I am lost in my thoughts while listening to the snoring of Tong, my roommate in the same room.

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"One week later ......?"

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　The time is incredibly fast, probably because Mr. Farga is taking the initiative to cooperate with us.

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　It is also amazing that the venue for the meeting is almost complete in Mialak.

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　There are many uncertainties in conducting the meeting.

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　The demon king, the perception of the demon tribe, the ...... demons, and so on.

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　Above all, it is also difficult that not only human participants but also heads of subhuman groups are included in the meeting.

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"Hayate-san is coming too, right? ......"

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　A letter sent to me by Hooverd, with whom I have a personal contract.

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　The letter mentioned that Hayate was going to participate in the Alliance meeting.

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"I have to do my best. ...... Okay, I'm going to bed.

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　So I turned off the light on my desk lamp and was about to lie down on my bed when I heard a rattling sound coming from the window.

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　I looked and saw what looked like a little bird made of light pecking at the window.

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　For a moment, I don't understand what is going on, but then I recognize it as light and realize what is going on.

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"...... maybe?"

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　The window is opened, and the bird made of light goes down and stays on Kazuki's shoulder in front of the dormitory.　

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"...... Kazuki?"

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"Sorry to call so late. Do you have a minute?

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"Yeah, no problem at all."

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　It was nighttime, but the time was not even midnight.

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　I put on my shoes and went outside to see Kazuki in front of the dormitory, and he gave me an apologetic look.

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"What's wrong?"

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"There's something I wanted to talk to you about. It could be tomorrow, but I thought we should talk right away.

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　I guessed what Kazuki was going to tell me.

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　Well, you've made up your mind.

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　Then I should listen to his answer.

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　For now, we move to an open area away from the dormitory so that we can talk more easily.

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This reminds me of that time.

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　Kazuki sat down in the moonlit field and muttered nostalgically.

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　That time was .......

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"When Kazuki came here before the first battle?"

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"Yeah. That's when I was afraid to fight and asked you for advice."

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　Our first battle with the Demon King's army.

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　Kazuki was afraid to fight.

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　I still remember the story of that time.

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"I was so surprised when you came out of nowhere that time, too."

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"Ha ha ha ...... fine, I snuck out of the castle without thinking."

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"By the way, my senpai came after that, too.

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"Oh, really? ...... ha, what, you saw right through me?"

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　Casually looking into the woods behind me, I see two familiar figures.

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　One is my senior and ...... the other is probably Frana.

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　When their eyes meet mine, they look incredulous and hide behind a tree.

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"Usato, what's wrong?"

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"Oh, no, it's nothing."

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　Did he come to check on her because he was worried about her?

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　For some reason he's hiding, so I'll keep quiet from Kazuki for now.

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"...... I'm still afraid of fighting, and I don't want to do it as much as possible."

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"Yeah."

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"If the world doesn't need my heroic powers from now on, I'm willing to give them up."

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　That's what Kazuki would do.

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　We know he hates to fight.

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　That is why he is willing to abandon his position as a hero when he no longer needs it.

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"To use a rather strange analogy, in games and novels, once the last enemy is defeated, it's usually the end."

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"......"

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"The last enemy for us was the Demon King. Before we entered the Demon King's territory, I thought somewhere in my mind that if I defeated the Demon King, everything would be over and I wouldn't have to fight as a brave warrior."

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　Listening to Kazuki's words in silence.

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"But it's not such a sweet story, is it? Even if we defeat the Demon King and the Demon Army is gone, it's not the end. This world is still going on.

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"......, yeah, right."

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　From now on, it will be a matter of demons and humans.

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　In addition, demons are beginning to play a dark role.

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"Usato, I'm staying in this world.

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　Kazuki's sudden declaration made me look at him.

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　He looked up at the night sky and straightened his back.

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"Actually, you know. The answer itself has been in my mind for a while now. I still have a lot of work to do. I'm not staying because you and Usato are staying in this world. I will remain in this world of my own volition and fulfill my duty as a hero. ......

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"Kazuki ......"

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"But I've made up my mind here and now. Finally, I can move on."

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　Kazuki chuckles and puts his hand on his chest.

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"To be honest, I'm really sad. The thought of never seeing my mom and dad again makes me feel so helpless that I can't ...... put it into words."

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"......"

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"But then I thought. But then I wondered if I could just throw everything away and go back to the world I came from and live my life with my heart on my sleeve. I wondered if I could live a life that I could show my parents.

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　I just listen to his words.

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　I shouldn't be offering poor consolation here.

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　To do so would be disrespectful to a man who has made a well-thought-out choice.

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"So I'm not going to regret my life."

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"...... I see."

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　Kazuki could have chosen either world.

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　He could have returned to his original world in search of a peaceful life and family, or he could have remained in this world as he is now.

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　I don't know what separated them.

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　But I respect ...... the answer he came up with after much deliberation.

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"Well, let's both do our best."

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"Yeah, you can always count on me when you need help."

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　Kazuki no longer has any doubts.

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　I throw my voice behind him, pleased with this fact.

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"---And you don't have to worry anymore, do you?"

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"What?　What's wrong, Usato?"

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　Kazuki looks at me strangely as I call out behind him, but then he looks surprised to see his senpai and Frana coming out of the woods.

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"Frana, and Senpai too!　Why are you ......?"

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"No, I was just worried about you. ......"

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　Frana looks embarrassed.

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　Senpai, on the other hand, has his arms crossed and his face full of confidence as usual.

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"That's great, Usato-kun. I never thought you would notice my hidden form."

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"I noticed it right away, though. ......"

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　I could clearly see her black hair through the shadows of the trees, though.

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　I think it's too messy to call it a hiding place.

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　However, the senior does not lose his composure, but rather improves his mood.

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"Huh, can I take that as a metaphor that you can find me wherever I am ......?

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"Well, I'm sure your senpai will know where you are soon enough."

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　No one will stand out more than this man.

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　Rumors and rumors are sure to circulate, and when the time comes to look for him, it will be easy to find out where he is.

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"......"

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"...... No, don't be shy in general."

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　I'm usually embarrassed when you react like that.

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　Well, I turn to Kazuki as we exchange such an exchange.

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"First of all, we have to finish the upcoming meeting without any problems.

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"Yeah, let's be ready to deal with whatever comes our way."

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　The meeting is in a week.

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　Let's do everything we can until then.

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　Then Frana, who is standing next to Kazuki, calls out to him.

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"About that meeting, it was decided that I will go along with you.

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"Oh, really?"

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"Dad...... said the chief of the elves will be there too. He told me to come to Mearaq too.

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　Well, not only beastmen, but also elves. .......

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　This is going to be a really big meeting.

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"This is finally the time to be prepared for anything. ......"

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　It will also reveal the true identity of Master Farga, so in many ways it could be historic.

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"Speaking of which, Usato..."

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"Yes?"

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　He turns around at the sound of his senior's voice.

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　She is holding her finger to her chin as if she is pondering something, and I tilt my head back.

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"The Demon King's guard...... or rather, the one who greets you will probably be either you,...... me or Kazuki,...... but there is one thing that has been bothering me. I've got something."

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"What's on your mind ......?"

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"The Demon Lord would never come alone. I'm sure he'll be accompanied by an escort. ...... who will be coming?"

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"......"

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　It is true that ordinary soldiers will not be able to escort you, and a corps commander class will come to escort you.

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　Legionnaire class .......

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　In my mind's eye, I see the image of a dark wizard with whom I have a long-standing relationship, smiling and ready to strike at me.

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"Well, well, it's the same no matter who comes. It's better than being scared of being called a demon.

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"Yeah, well ......"

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　He's a pain in the ass, but I don't hate him.

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　Even if he follows the Demon King, he has a position as the Demon King's bodyguard, so he won't suddenly attack us.

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　...... They won't hit us, will they?

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　What should I do? I'm getting worried now.

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