I'm in front of Mr. Kilt and his friends, standing at the front of the room, about ten maids away from the Emperor's throne.

　Rapt to the left.
　Raptoris on the right.

　The three of us, lined up.

　From the surroundings, I could painfully feel the gazes from the many noblemen and knights.

(Ki, I'm nervous...)

　It was then that he noticed the Emperor's gaze.

　Beautiful blue eyes.
　There was a gentle light of compassion in them.

　A look of concern and encouragement for us.

　I felt strangely lightened by that gentle gaze from the most important person here.

(Yes, I'll do my best.)

　I change my mind.

　In order to make the scheduled arrangements as I was told beforehand, I take out a rainbow-colored sphere from my pocket.

　A sphere with a diameter of about three centimeters - the 'Divine Armament'.

　The three of us place it on the palm of our right hand and hold it out in front of us together.

(Let's go, "Divine Armament (Koro).")

　With a gaze, Rapt and Recto Alice breathed together and poured 'Divine Qi' into the 'Divine Armament'.

　Von.

　The iridescent glow grew stronger.

　In the next moment, the sphere of light shattered and became countless particles of light that swirled around us. Eventually, they converged on the backs of the three of us and formed beautiful 'rainbow-colored wings' made of metal.

''........Oh!''

　The people around me were in awe.

　Two boys with wings of light and a beautiful woman.

　In particular, Rapt, a beautiful boy with blond hair and blue eyes, and Recto Alice, a beautiful woman with purple wavy hair and red eyes, their very angelic appearance was a beauty that even made one feel like a god.

　Even the Emperor's eyes have a light of admiration in them.

''Stunning.''

　He said, "I have seen the power that you have risked so much to obtain.

He said, "I have seen the power that you have risked so much to obtain for me. I hope that through your divine power, you will become the guardians of humanity.

　His Majesty's voice with sincerity.

　Our plan was to nod our heads in agreement and end the debriefing session called an audience.

　However.

Guardian of mankind.

　Rapt muttered sarcastically.

(Huh?)

　Then he looked up and stared sharply at the emperor from the front.

We don't like people.

　He declared this in a loud voice that could be heard throughout the audience.


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(La Rapt?)

　Me, confused by the suddenness of the situation.

　Zawa.

　A murmur could be heard from the surroundings.

　Even the General and Kilt-san looked a bit impatient.

　However, His Majesty the Emperor had a calm expression on his face. He was just quietly gazing at Rapt with his blue eyes.

　Staring back at His Majesty like that, Rapt said.

''We may not know ourselves.
..........
But we remember as if it were yesterday that we were betrayed by our own people and that so many of our people were killed. Are you asking them to become the guardians of humanity?

　A voice of disgust.

　That's not good.

　I tried to stop him, but...

(!)

　Recto Alice, who was next to me on the opposite side of the room from Rapt, was holding my sleeve.

　Surprised, I looked back at her.

　She was looking at me with a strong gaze.

''--Just shut up.''

　So the red eyes complained.

''..........''
..........

　I understand.
　If she agrees to that extent, I'll trust Rapt and let it happen.

　Recto Alice smiled, 'Thank you.
　I laugh back too.

　Then the two of us looked at Rapt and His Majesty the Emperor.

　His Majesty responded quietly.

'Don't you want that?'
Of course.

　Rapt nodded.

'To us, it's far in the past. But we are the ones who are involved. We have witnessed the scene. Do you think they would want to?
I think.

　His Majesty said unequivocally.

　Raptor looks surprised.

'Indeed, I suppose they are asking for a thick-skinned favor.

　His Majesty spilled this out like a breath.

'But even so, they threw themselves into the depths of the terrible great labyrinth. It's a good thing that you're in the same boat as me. --I feel the great benevolence of your people.
..........
Do you think my eyes are cloudy?

　His Majesty's clear eyes stared at Rapt.

　Rapt's mouth twisted up.

　Eventually, he exhaled heavily and

That's my boy, your majesty.

　He chuckled.

That's true. We're not fools either; we're not going to hold ourselves accountable for our bitterness, even if we weren't even born three hundred years ago.
..........
But I wanted you to know.

　Raptor says seriously.

"We were betrayed by the humans. We have to fight them.

　Those eyes were on the verge of tears.

　The words he spun desperately while suppressing his raging emotions in the back of his mind - that's why I feel that the heat of his words was transmitted to everyone gathered during the audience.

　At the top of Arun, His Majesty, the Emperor, stood at the top of

I understand. I will make a mental note of it.

　I took his words of condemnation of humanity's sins seriously and returned a firm nod.

　Rapt laughed.

　It was a somewhat refreshed and relieved face.

　At last.

　Maybe he's finally finished sorting out his feelings about humans.

(...Rapt.)

　I was happy for him, but I was also still sorry.

　But I accepted his thoughts and just smiled.

　When I looked at Recto Alice, she too seemed to quietly lower her eyes and accept her compatriot's decision.

　-- Reconciliation.

　I'm sure that it was done here today, between the 'Divine Family' and 'Humanity'.

　Rapt put one hand on his hip.

There are still many gods who are disappointed in mankind. "Many of the gods are still disappointed in the human race, but that will change with our future actions. They may send our people down to earth again. So, do what you have to do, okay?

　He said so loudly as he looked at everyone gathered in the audience room.

　Exactly, God is watching - and that's exactly what he's doing.

　The Emperor nodded broadly.

''I swear that we will work hard to regain the trust of the great gods.
Oh.

　Rapt laughed.

　With a beat, the beautiful wings on his back moved, reflecting a glittering rainbow of light.

　Everyone's eyes narrowed at the glow.

　And then.

　Snap.

　Out of nowhere, there was a round of applause.

　Crackle, crackle, crackle.

　It spread throughout the audience.

　The three of us were amazed.

　The assembled people kept clapping their hands repeatedly at us with smiling and determined faces.

　We could feel their thoughts as well.

'....Sayoka.
..........

　Rapt muttered, and Lectoris smiled somewhat happily.

(Ah, good audience, wasn't it?)

　I didn't have anything to do with it.

　But I thought so.

　And then I thought the audience was going to be over - and then.

　Gorgon.

　Suddenly, the great doors of the audience chamber opened.

(Huh?)

　Everyone looked in that direction in surprise.

　From there, one soldier, covered in wounds, jumped into the audience room as he rolled over, supported by the other soldiers.

''Bu, excuse me for being rude. I have an urgent report--''

　He said before a voice of condemnation could boil over.

　Blood is falling on the carpet in batters.

　Quite injured.

　Everyone was astonished there and no longer had the will to stop his actions.

　The Emperor says quietly.

''Say.''
Ha!

　He responds with spilled blood.

'Sir, we've just received a report from Watchtower 7 in the Cocudo district. We have confirmed a large number of demons from the north. The number is approximately 30,000.

　...What?

　I am stunned.

　No, there are many people around me with similar expressions.

''Also, among those demons, we have confirmed a group that seems to be the Divine Blood Cult Nakes. We believe that they are the ones leading the demons.

　thumping

　My heart jumped.

(The Godblood Sect Nekes ... them!

　Mr. Illtimina's expression froze and his hand clenched tightly.

　Then his report of his injuries continued.

　We shudder at his words.

''Also, the path of the demons is 'The Land of the Seal' in the Cocudo District!　It is believed to be the forbidden land where one of the nine demons sealed in the former Divine Demon War was sealed!

　-- on this day, we were told that a great crisis was looming in the world.