55-Twenty-fifth episode triumphal and coronation
After killing Heidar Jamuitan, my
I also acquired some valuable loot (drop items), such as the Demon Storm General's Boots and the Jewel of the Heavenly Realm: Thunderbolt.
However, my spirits did not clear at all.
Wordlessly, I looked back at the jet-black sphere.
It was like an empty hole in this world.
The magic power of a demon king summoned by an ancient experiment and manifested. A glimpse of it.
It is too much energy for a human being.
I commanded the slaughterhouse maids with my seal.
I'm going to be the first to tell you.
The fifteen of them, loyal Servants and Guardians, will forever keep their orders.
And so I, along with my friends, made a triumphant return to the capital city of Alabang.
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Our triumphal return ceremony and the coronation of Emperor Farah.
A banquet for both was held in the garden of the Alabang Palace.
As you can imagine, the coronation ceremony should be held separately, don't you think? Is the new Empress' authority unassailable?
I questioned that.
Wouldn't it be cheaper to put it all together?
Emperor Farah chuckled openly.
I'm sure he was joking half the time, but it's important for a politician to have a strong economic outlook.
I didn't say anything else.
So today was the day of the banquet.
The number of people in attendance, which came from all over Alabama, was substantial.
Today, however, there were many guests in attendance.
We've got a lot of people in attendance. Emperor Farah arranged for us to be scattered all over the garden, each of us surrounded by a large number of people, and we were greeted with a barrage of greetings to disperse the crowd.
We were surrounded by many people, each of whom was greeted by a large number of people to disperse the crowd.
That was a bonehead.
was the blur of Crim and Ramsey, who were told later.
On the contrary, the triplets didn't seem to be full of it.
To be honest, we didn't do much, but it was just so frustrating to see all the accolades.
I'm popular with the pretty girls.
I've never seen anything like it in my life.
And if you enjoyed it, that was good.
In addition, Gladius was also asked by Emperor Fara to decorate the garden as one of the heroes of the country's salvation.
The Mithril Golem and other such things must be rare even in the country of these ruins. It attracted the attention and admiration of many people. It was especially popular with children, who could be seen playing with it hanging from their arms.
Seeing such a scene.
Hmmm, that sounds like a lot of fun!
And it was Aria who giggled next to me.
I asked her if she would accompany me to the banquet.
As usual, he wanted to leave me in charge of greeting those in attendance instead of me, who is not very good at socializing. Aria's personality-backed negotiating skills have always been a great help to me.
One more thing, it doesn't hurt at all for the Malm Chamber of Commerce to sell Aria's face as the person in charge of strengthening trade with Alavana. After all, they were such a powerful group of people that they were invited to the coronation.
Such was the case with her, and now they were walking through the gardens together.
Mr. Gladius, you are a very popular man.
'Kids love big, strong looking things.
'What? You don't like it, Mr. Magnus?
I'm not a child anymore.
''Haha. It didn't matter how old you were when you liked him.
Continuing our idle banter, we arrive at the heart of the garden.
The Emperor Farah is there, taking his turn receiving enthusiastic congratulations from those in attendance.
I thought it was about time since fewer people were coming to greet me, but there was still a crowd of people around her.
So that's it. It was no wonder that there was no shortage of people who wanted to congratulate the new empress on her memory.
We stood in line and waited for our turn to come.
And when it was finally our turn.
'You didn't have to be dutiful to show your face, Lord Magnus, the hero of your nation's salvation.
Emperor Farah noticed the look on my face and said dismissively.
It wasn't that I was bored with anything as long as I was chatting with Aria, and it didn't take long.
'I've never met you before, Your Majesty. I am Aria, the daughter of Magnus's friend, Malum the Rakstad merchant, and I am pleased to meet you, Your Majesty. I would like to congratulate Your Majesty Farah on her crowning.
Aria did not shrink from the presence of the foreign empress and congratulated her with perfect reverence.
'If you are a friend of Lord Magnus, it is the same for me. I beg you to be close to him.
Emperor Farah actually shares a friendly embrace with Aria.
Immediately, the eyes of those around him change to look at Aria. The Malm Chamber of Commerce will have an easier time doing business in Alavana. It's all a bit of fishy politics, but thanks to the new empress' authority, I'm going to be able to use it.
Well, Master Magnus. Now, Master Magnus, I must once again repay you handsomely or I will be accused of being ungrateful.
'I am a man on a journey to avenge the Demon King, that's all. There is no better reward than to have your majesty's majesty arrange that convenience for me in the country.
I understand. Then I'll give you a title just like King Rakstad did.
Emperor Farah suddenly smiled at me lustily.
How about "new empress's husband", Master Magnus?
I said something outrageous.
Immediately, there was an explosive groan from the surroundings.
"'Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh!'
What a surprise! His Majesty Farrah has asked you to marry her!
So the coronation is now a wedding!
Congratulations!
No, congratulations!
He cheers me up a lot and makes me reluctant.
I hope Aria isn't angry.................I'm afraid to check. She was smiling bitterly as much as she could, but she didn't seem to be in any way offended. I'm also relieved.
However, I replied to Emperor Farah with a hint of bitterness.
I'm sure they all took it to heart. We've all taken it to heart, haven't we?
'Hmmm, yeah. I'm sorry. It was meant to be a light joke.
When Emperor Farah cowered her shoulders, the air around her was filled with "What?", "Are you kidding me?", and "Well, that's probably true". No one would think that she was serious about her courtship.
With a joking air, Emperor Farah turned to Aria and said.
''Honestly, I envy you. I too, would like to be a friend of your... Lord...
I'm sorry, Your Majesty. But I'm sure, with a man of your stature, you'll find a very good friend in no time.
Aria answered extremely seriously.
It was as if the exchange could only be understood between the two of us.
Yes, I was getting my head twisted. ''Apart from that, as long as you mean friends, you're welcome to stay as long as you want? And.
So I was about to ask him the truth, but Emperor Farah won my wit.
Well, let me tell you the truth. I, Magnus, like Laxton, will award you the title of 'Slayer of Demons'.
With this proclamation from Emperor Farah, I have been granted every convenience within Alavana regarding what is necessary to avenge the Demon King. It's a modest thing, but it's a great help.
Thank you.
And I say thank you this time.
There were still more of us who wanted to say hello to Emperor Farah. So we decided to resign from her presence.
As we were leaving, Emperor Farah joked again.
You don't need to return the key to my bedchamber, but you can come visit me whenever you like. You are welcome to visit me at any time.
''All right, I won't hold back. But I will come in through the main gate with impunity.
That's typical of you, Master Magnus. But that is why I am so fond of you, isn't it?
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The day after the party, Aria and I did some sightseeing in the capital city of Alabang.
I hadn't had a chance to go around the city yet, and it was important for Aria to get to know the city well for business reasons.
The two men who were guiding us were both born and raised in this town.
Both of them wore hoods with their eyes deep in their eyes, hiding their looks well.
They are the sister and sister-in-law of Na-De-A and Na-Sa-Ri-Ma, and they're both.
As a matter of fact--
After killing Haydar in the Earth Imperial Palace, the two of them tried to throw themselves into the lava in martyrdom to their lord.
I held them back.
''I thought you two had dared to get your hands dirty for the sake of your homeland, but was I mistaken?
What nonsense!
'You're right, sister! We are, of course, for Alavana--
I said, interrupting their rebuttals.
'Then what will you do with your death? Shouldn't we serve Alavana for as long as it lives?
Well, that's... yeah, but...
'How can we, who have committed high treason with your highness, contribute to Alavana's cause!
Then follow me. I'll give you your moment.
I guess my words came as a surprise to them.
The sisters looked at each other in surprise.
But then, as if by design.
"Ok. .... let's follow you. Let's see if it's true.
If it is true, let us at least atone for our sins.
And - because of this exchange, I introduced Aria to my sisters.
From now on, I was to work close to Aria and help her trade in Alabama.
The Town Gate, which Nadia can use, is particularly foul in terms of transporting goods.
Even the sisters have shown a strong willingness to do so.
In Alavana, where the importation of food has always been a headache, the sisters have found a purpose and a purpose in life in working for the Malm Chamber of Commerce, which is to start a fair business.
'I'd be lying if I said I didn't have a rant for Lord Magnus.
'But I swear, I will work with all my might. From now on, I will serve you, Lady Aria, with all my heart and soul.
"For the sake of our country.
"For the sake of Alavana, whom His Highness Prince Heydar loved.
I hadn't been wrong in my estimation.
I nodded in satisfaction.
And now--
I think to myself as my sisters show me around the capital city (Alabang).
Aria tries to open up quickly, and the sisters respond to her thoughts, still somewhat awkwardly, but still, I think as I watch the three women chatting and laughing together.
Your Highness Heydar. You were still admirable.
In Luxta, a foolish and petty knight captain of the Kingsguard named Tenzen had implored many of his subordinates to get involved and sell their souls to the demons.
But, Your Highness. You were different.
You kept the danger of straying completely off the path of others to yourself alone and did not involve your sisters.
That is why I was able to inspire my sisters to reform and redeem themselves.
I was able to offer them a path to recovery.
Perhaps that was what you wanted?
If that's the case..........................then he's got one.
So in that one respect, I was in your hands.
But - and that was painful and unbearable!