There are others. Yataro!
Ha!

　Yataro lines up beside me in a different, awed manner than usual.

'Yataro and many of his subordinates are working hard every day to defend the Astor Empire. I want you to take the fact that they are keeping us safe into your hearts once again. I'm not asking all of them to fight. But I want you to promise your men and women who are defending us the utmost respect and backup.
Thank you for your kind words.

　The lords and demons applaud at my words, and Yataro bows his head deeply.

''Finally, I announce the greatest contributors to the foundation of the development of the Astor Empire!

　The surrounding lords and their men fall silent at my words.

''First of all, the oldest subordinate and creator of the foundation of the Astor Empire--Chloe, Blue!
Ha!
Yes!

　At my words, Chloe and Blue stand up and walk over to me.

'Chloe will be awarded an A-ranked bow--Failnote, and Blue will be awarded an A-ranked one-handed axe--Ucon Basara!
Thank God for happiness!
Thank you!

''Then the generals who contributed to the expansion of the area of control--Leila, Red, Daquell, Flora, Kuleha, and Iron!
Ha!
Yes!
Ha!
Yes?
Ha!
(This)

　The executives called with Leila at the head of the group approach me.

''Leila has an A-ranked whip--a striking God's whip, Red has a Daguza's club, Daquel has an A-ranked bow--a pinaka, and Flora has an A-ranked staff. --Tulsos, Kureha with an A-ranked bow--Pashupata, and Iain with an A-ranked shield--Aigis' shield!
Thank God for happiness!
Thank you, sir.
Thank you.
Thanks.
Thank you.
(Apologies.)

"And now, the protector and guardian of Astor's kingdom-- Yataro, Izayoi, and Saburo.
""Ha!"
'Yataro has an A-ranked staff--Gambantain, Izayoi has an A-ranked spear--Tennuma Moe, and Saburou has an A-ranked sword--' I award the Espada Lopera.
""Thank God for happiness!"

　The defense members have had a meeting, and they have a beautiful voice together.

'Then, for their great contribution in the unification of the north of the province--Takahar, Sara, Hibiki, Kaede, Setanta, Cain, and Abel.
Hey!
"Ri.
Ha!
"Hm.
Yes!
Ha!
Hmm.
'Takaharu has A-ranked knuckles--Long Annihilation Fist, Sarah has A-ranked staff--Aron's staff, and Hibiki has A-ranked knuckles--Torah Annihilation. Fist, an A-ranked dagger for maple--Korasuma, an A-ranked spear for Setanta--Vel, an A-ranked sword for Cain--Claw Solas. , Abel will be awarded an A-grade shield--the Shield of Galahad!
Nishi. Se-no!　"'Thank you very much! (Thank you!) (Master's love, indeed!)

　

''Impossible!''

　Setanta calls out to me with an exasperated Sarah at his back.

''Sion-sama can I have one thing?''
What?
If it were possible I'd want the spear that Master Theon used to use!
My spear?　.... this?

　I take out the spear I've been loving - Gaybolg.

''Yes!　I like that spear!
''I don't mind, but the spear I just gave you is of a higher rank.
'No!　I want that spear... the spear that Zion-sama used to love!

　Unusually for Setanta, a created subordinate, it is a persistent bite. My current spear is a Glowrance and a newly smelted A-ranked spear -- the Breunach. I have an attachment to Gaybolg, but I had no plans to use it.

''I understand. Setanta will be awarded the Gaybolg!

　Gaybolg is a rare and unique item. I hadn't planned to give it to any of my subordinates other than my subordinates, so I decided to give it to Setanta.

''Thank you!　I'll take care of it!

　Setanta smiled innocently and held the gaybolg he had given her carefully.

''Well, I'm interrupting, but I'll continue with the announcement of the merit. Then, the person who has done the greatest service in uniting the north of the province, who has moved many of the people of the province, is Kotetsu!
Ha!
"Kotez will be awarded an A-grade sword, Murasame.
"Thank God for happiness!　But since I already have Sayama.
This sword is a gift for distinguished service. Take it.
I'm sorry, sir.

　Kotetsu declines once, but I forcefully award Murasame.

''Finally, the one who has contributed the most to the development of the Astor Empire--Lina!
Yes!

　Although Lina had initially invaded as a brave warrior, she was undoubtedly the reason for her early success in expanding her control territory.

''Lina will be awarded an A-ranked sword--Levatein!
Respectfully, I accept.

　Lina gets down on one knee and takes the Levatein in both of her offered hands.

'This concludes the announcement of merit!

　With my words, the main event, the announcement of the meritorious recipients - the awarding ceremony - ended. The awarding ceremony is over. The audience applauds generously.

More difficult battles will be ahead for the Astor Empire in the future. A future of peace awaits at the end of the fight!　My subordinates and my people will work together to further the development of the country!

""Oh!"

'Then we shall now dine together. Now forget all your woes and enjoy your meal.

　After I finished saying all the words, I got off the stage.


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Yeah!　Are you drinking, Zion?
'I didn't drink......... Who gave this a**h*le a drink?
'Hahaha!　Who do you think it is?　The answer ... is ... me!

　Takahar laughs loudly, without taking offense, as a badly intoxicated Sarah tangles and swears.

'You lowly bastards!　Stay away from Master Zion!

　Seeing my reluctance, Chloe instantly shooed the drunk away.

'Chloe. Thank God.
'It's my job to protect Master Theon!　Such as recommending alcohol to Master Zion........ Insolence!　Now, Master Theon you don't mind, please suck my blood!

　Chloe gives him a glazed look and offers him the nape of her neck.

''Well you're drunk too,''
"--?　You can't mean...?　Wow, wow, I can't be drunk.　Now, Lord Theon, please...!　Please take a gulp!
Chloe!　It's not very polite!

　Leila notices something is wrong and rushes over to me.

"Leila. A little water for Chloe........hey!
"Lord Theon, I know how the Creator feels about you, Lord Theon. Come, let's go to the shadows together.... I won't let you suck my cock in public.
Go join Chloe and have a drink of water.

　Forcing Leila, who seems to be as badly drunk as Chloe, out of the picture.

　d*mn, no decent subordinates........

''Eeeeee!　Great!
Yo!　General!　It's quirky!


　From a short distance away, I can hear Sarah and Takaharu's agitated voices and Lina's voice in shame.

'The unworthy Hibiki-Sion!　Tonight, I'm going to unleash all the seals and perform a full undress (full purge)!

　Already, the panting, perverted rabbit is in his last hurrah - his hands on his crimson thong, his cheeks blushing.

　--Hibiki, get your clothes on!

"Wha.........?　 Don't look at me........don't look at me in this embarrassing way!

　For some reason, Hibiki began to dress in agony.

　After that, the laughing ceremony continued until the next morning, despite being tangled up with many badly intoxicated executives.