Thus, Granbaza-sama has finished her business at home.
　I thought you were going back to the demon tribe's territory for the time being, but....

　You're still in our home.

　Why are you staying here?

"One of the Four Heavenly Kings of our day, 'Huafu' Zebiantes....
''Yes........?

　Because we found one of the current Four Heavenly Kings playing around in our village.

　Zebiantes is the Fourth Heavenly King and is in charge of the wind attribute.
　I'm not going to be the only one. You can manipulate the vibrations of the air to muffle the noise, or change the refractive index of light to hide yourself, if you're as advanced a mage as Zebiantes.

　It seems that he used all of these techniques to hide from you as soon as GranBaza-sama appeared on the scene, but the opponent is the strongest of all time.
　There is no way they can hide it from you so quickly.

''What are you doing here while serving as the current Four Heavenly Kings...?''
Gee, even Lady Granbaza is here to visit...!
''I've already retired from the Four Heavenly Kings. Now I'm an unemployed, easy retirement. In contrast, don't you have a mountain of work to do as an active member?
Is that...?
''They put all these things on Droyer alone and the others are useless. That's the current state of the Four Heavenly Kings. That's not good enough for me, so I'm going to advise His Majesty to replace the Four Heavenly Kings with a new one.
I don't think you should interfere with the political process if you are retired...?
I am a relic of the past. It is your own fault that you have me working for you. You will be repaid for that failure.
''Ugh...?
''In general, do you feel the weight of your position well while assuming the office of the Four Heavenly Kings?　The Four Heavenly Kings are the shields that protect the Demon King. They are the strongest and most important protectors of the Lord of the Four Heavenly Kings. And you young people can do whatever you want with it, without even knowing the meaning of the Supremacy...!　When I return, I'm going to ask the Demon King to dismiss my son, but of course you're on the dismissal list, Zebiantes. To be honest, I think that all the current Four Heavenly Kings should be replaced except for Droyer. You should consider this as your own fault. In the first place?　What are you doing in this village?　The Four Heavenly Kings should be holed up in the fortress of Lasperda, preparing for the coming of the heroes, just like Droyer. Why do you only care about playing?　What a disappointment it would be for your predecessor, my colleague Tornella the Storm King, to hear this. You know, Tornella?　He retired from the throne because he trusted you. He told me that you are his niece, isn't he?　Can't you see that you're not only disgracing your position as the Four Heavenly Kings, you're disgracing your family as well?　To be inaugurated as the Four Heavenly Kings is not a game. You must be aware that you are carrying the pride of yourself and your clan on your shoulders, and you can't do that?　...I heard that you were selected as the Four Heavenly Kings due to your outstanding wind magic power. You're a skipping elite, so to speak. I've been told that you were selected as the Four Heavenly Kings for their outstanding wind magic power, and that's a mistake. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of the situation. It's more appropriate to have a firm grasp of your position and mission after accumulating the hard work of the underlings like our own Dariel, as a condition for being appointed. .........you understand?　That's exactly what you are lacking. Self-awareness and determination. Dariel will be your second-in-command, and he will make sure that those things are taught to the young men. That's why I held back the fears of those around me and let you youngsters take your place...!　And now you're firing Dariel out of the blue...　Can't you see the foolishness of your own folly?　Why can't you all think alike in such an auspicious manner?　It's not enough for a man in your position to serve by trying to show off!　Above all, humility and thoughtfulness...........!

　Long sermon.

　Granberza-sama's dissatisfaction with the current Four Heavenly Kings had exploded in such a place.
　Zebiantes deserves a sermon, though, as he's been playing around here ever since he followed Rizeto and discovered the Lux village.

　........I'm already completely teary-eyed.

''.........nyah!　Radey-chan!

　And finally, I couldn't take it anymore.

''Help me!　This preaching father is so picky!
"Yeah, yeah.

　And of all things, don't ask for help from the brave Radie.

''Granbaza-sama, I don't think you should interfere in the affairs of the Demon King's army because of your position as a brave man, but...''

　You're absolutely right.

'But think about it!　The uniqueness of this village!　Have you ever noticed that there is something special about this place that you just don't see anywhere else?
Something special?
It's Dariel!

　Me?

We young people can learn a lot just by being around Dariel-san. Didn't Master Grandfather also say in his sermon earlier that he expected the new Four Heavenly Kings to learn a lot from Dariel-san?
"Yo, you heard that right...?

　It's true.

'Is it not possible that Zebiantes is also staying in this village to learn from Dariel-san after all this time?

　There is no such fact, though.

'I see..., Zebiantes. So you're here in this village because you are keenly aware of your own inadequacies and are trying to learn from Dariel again?
No, I don't think so.

　A spat on the back of Zebiantes' head that spoils his efforts to follow up.

'Yes!　That's right!

　It's Radey.
　Why is she trying so hard to follow you?

''Well........I've been overestimating the new generation by saying all kinds of things.......?
''That's right!　........Oh, if I may say one more thing from the enemy's perspective, even the Four Heavenly Kings of Water are quite formidable.

　You don't say that as an enemy.

　What the hell is going on here...?
"He's a pain in the ass coming into the battle for Lasperda Fortress before we know it!　The reason why we couldn't take down the fortress even after a year is because of Bezzeria's success in addition to Droyer's, because they are fighting to cover Droyer's weaknesses, the main one!


　Lady Bezelia..........
　Your own reputation has been raised without your knowledge.

　Moreover, by defending an enemy that should have been defeated.
　How should I accept this fact.........

''I see........I thought the selection of the New Four Heavenly Kings was a failure, but everyone is doing their best in their own way. It means that there are no bad guys after all.......?
''That's right!　There's no such thing as a bad boy, no matter how you treat him!
Except my own son...!

　Having said that, Lady Glamberza covered her face.
　It's a good thing that Droyer-sama was fine from the start, because both Zebiantes and Bezellia-sama still have a chance.

　It's true that it's Bashburza-sama, but there's nothing you can do about it...!

What?　Master Grambarza, pray up!
That's right!　Even an a**h*le in Bashvaza can find one of the best places to live if he's looking for it.　For example.........!　.......... .........it's not there!
'Zebiantes!　Look more seriously!　Remember!
'It's all right!　You have to remind yourself of that in all seriousness!　Well...........?
...........
I knew it was gone!
Really?　He's such a bad guy!
He's a bad guy!

　They rag on you, sir.
　By the way, can we stop arguing about it in front of Gran-Baza-sama?
　As expected of Granbaza-sama, even he's on the verge of tears.

''........the more I look at it, the more curious the scene becomes.

　Aranzir, the previous brave man, said.
　He's watching from the sidelines from a step back, just like me.

　This guy doesn't want to leave easily either.
　Why?

''The brave men and the Four Heavenly Kings are working together to comfort the previous Four Heavenly Kings. When I was in office, I never imagined such a scene could exist in reality.

　I couldn't imagine it either.
　No one else could, either.

By the way, can I ask you one question?
What is it?
Why are you holding my son?

　My breath, Gran, is zero years old.
　He is fast asleep in Mr. Alanczil's arms.

"Isn't it only natural that you should care for your lovely grandson?

　Maybe so.
　Yes, I've found out that I'm related to this previous brave man, but I still don't feel it.

I'm sure you're not the only one. It's not just a matter of time before you get a chance to see it.　I have no doubt that he will be a formidable adventurer in the future.
It's an illusion of partiality.
'I'm going to coach Gran here and turn her into a first-class adventurer!　I don't mind being a brave man in the future!
Stop it!

　You're the one who told me being a hero doesn't mean anything!
　You don't want my child to have to do anything stupid.

　You don't have to be a hero!
　I want my child to grow up simple and peaceful and strong, even if he's white in the face!

Well, now, that's all right. You don't know what he's going to grow up to be, you just don't know. You don't know what he'll grow up to be, so why don't you let him have his dreams?
'That's what I'm talking about, Mr. Malika!　What a good thing to say!
By the way, Father-in-law, do you want some more tea?

　And now Malika is trying to get her hand in Alexandria, Alantzill?
　Quickly!

　My wife is as strong as ever.

　And so it was mostly peaceful in our village of Lax, despite the fact that it was a rare visitor.

The village chief!　Chief?
Hmm?

　Then a man from the village came running up to me.

"What's the matter with your blood?

　By the way, the village chief is me.
　I'm the village chief of LUX village now. A postscript, just in case.

"That's why I have urgent news from the Mithril Mine...?
'Urgent news?'

　This report broke the peace.
　I moved to the village of Lax and it heralded the beginning of the greatest battle of all.