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A messenger arrived.

It seems that the Goddess is calling for Banewolf.

Scratching his unkempt hair, a frown appeared on Banewolfs mouth.

[Maybe theyre worried that Im going to say something unnecessary to Sogou-chan. Good grief]

However, he also doesnt have any good reason to refuse.

[Well then, Ill see you later.]

Saying that, Banewolf left.

After a few moments

[Ive finally done with those.]

The Goddess is back.

Its as if she has just swapped places with Banewolf.

The Goddess smiles towards me.

[If youre flirting with a man, theyre really beneficial especially when theyre protecting you at times like this. Its an amazing way to get through life. However, could you not waste your time only seducing men You also have to quickly unlock your unique skills, dont you think? Could you not waste your time only seducing men Please? Could you not waste your time only seducing men]

Banewolfs personal opinion may have been correct.

Taken aback, the Goddess quickly puts her hand over her mouth.

[Ah, this wont do I have to be careful. I was just behaving as usual, but for some reason, it seemed like I could keep my composure Its all Sogou-sans fault]

At that moment

[Vysis-sama.]

A messenger rode his horse next to the Goddess.

Not towards that portable shrine, but towards the real Goddess riding next to me.

[A magical war pigeon has sent a message for you.]

[Yes, thank you for your good work.]

The Goddess unfurled the rolled-up paper and looked through it.

When she finished reading it, she returned the paper back to the messenger.

[Can you read the contents of that paper out loud so that those around us can hear?]

[Hah! C- Certainly!]

The messenger began reading out the contents of the paper.

And as the contents of the paper became evident, the soldiers

[OHHH!]

let out cheers.

The magical war pigeon delivered a report of the Eastern Armys battle results.

The contents were as follows:

The White Wolf Knights launched their attack from Fort Ira, the foremost line in Easter Magnar.

It was apparently led by Knight Leader Sigurd Sigmus himself.

The Heroes, Takao Sisters appear to have accompanied them with their attack.

And in what became the first battle of the Eastern Army

It ended in a complete great victory.

It is estimated that at least 2000 monsters have been killed.

Now, the enemy has stopped their advance.

The Black Wolf Sigurd Sigmus especially mentioned

[The Takao Sisters I was particularly astonished by the results of the S-Rank Hero, Hijiri Takaos battle According to the people who were able to witness their battle, they even went so far as to say that their performance was comparable to that of Sigurd Sigmus.]

A light of hope shone in the eyes of the reading messenger.

The Heroes from Another World really are our saviors.

It was as if the voice in his heart could be felt by the people around us.

We can win.

There was a mixture of nervousness and boredom in the atmosphere of these soldiers marching with us.

However, there were other dark emotions looming within this army.

Its fear.

That recent news of the Western Magnar being completely trampled down had shaken a few soldiers.

However, the news of this victory pushed the fear that had been lingering within their army.

And as if it was being replaced, their morale was filled to the brim.

[We can do it We will do it! Isnt it true that even in the west, the Holy Extermination Force led by the Saint is pushing back the Great Demon Emperors Army!?]

Their feeling of euphoria from that victory quickly spread out.

[Ive heard about the sheer amount of enemies we were going to have to fight To be honest, I was a little freaked out]

[I was also worried about the burden from the Tyrants Miasma]

[However, I think we could fight against them just fine I mean, the Western Army is putting up a good fight against them without any heroes within their ranks, right? That means We can also do this!]

[Moreover, our Southern Army have the Goddess herself leading us, and theres also the Four Revered Saints and the Dragonslayer here! Comparing the greatness of their reputation, the people we have wouldnt lose against the White Wolf Knights or the Holy Extermination Force!]

[The Heroes from Another World were also amazing people themselves! Its only been less than six months since theyve been summoned, right? And yet, they werent that inferior even compared to that Black Wolf As we thought, the Heroes from Another World really are our saviors!]

Naturally, the soldiers gazes gathered towards the Heroes.

They were particularly directed towards Kirihara and me, the same S-Rank Heroes as Hijiri.

The eyes of the soldiers are filled in expectations.

I could only look down towards my horse.

(I hope I can live up to these expectations..)

[Fufufu, thats what I have expected from the Black Wolf. One of the most important factors in wars is the morale of the soldiers. The Saint was also aware of this, thats why she launched their attack a bit later than him.]

Watching the soldiers becoming uplifted, the Goddess said.

[It seems that the Argyle and Sinbapas tragedy has caused no small amount of disturbance and fear among the soldiers of each country.]

I feel impressed.

(I see By quickly reporting their victory results to the rest of the army, he restored the morale of the soldiers who had been becoming anxious)

Thats why he said they launched their attacks.

Its not that they clashed against them.

He just said they assaulted and killed them.

The difference between those few words may be bigger than I thought.

Moreover, its the sortie of some with a value on his name.

Weve got people on our side who will bring us to victory.

A symbol of victory.

Its very existence gives people courage.

With just these two victories, they have dispelled the losing mood around us.

(Perhaps, this is what the word Hero means Theyre people who give bravery to others.)

(T/N: Heroes could also be read as Braves)

When I think about it like that, that word Hero doesnt seem to sound bad at all.

[Vysis.]

[Ara, what is it?]

Kirihara lined up his horse next to the Goddess and called out to her.

[In this battle, have you diligently prepared the stage most appropriate for me? Failing to think ahead is unforgivable, you know]

[Kirihara-san is our hidden gem, after all. I thought that it would be a waste to just show you off that easily.]

[I know thats indeed the case, but youre a goddess who excels in deception. If the battle was to be decided by just the east and the west Its a stigma of your uselessness, showing how incapable you are for a goddess]

[Eh? What did you just say?]

[Turning your eyes away and covering your ears, that certainly is something that weaklings do. Dont you dare run away from reality, you hear me?]

[Fufufu, youre too bitter, Kirihara-san. In short You must be feeling like Hijiri-san is one step ahead of you, right?]

[I cant help but think that it should have been a given]

Looking forward, Kirihara lazily swayed on his horse.

[Its just that theres nothing more unfortunate for this world than to be mistakenly recognizing Hijiri as the strongest of the Heroes To put it in another way, its like mistaking the identity of the King.]

Kirihara slightly tilted his head.

Clack

[I have to use this battle to show the whole nation who is the true owner of the Kings Vessel. That is fate]

[Kirihara-san, do you want to be a King?]

[Its not that I dont want to be one, but Id become one whether I like it or not. If I have the environment to show my power, Ill definitely become a king. In short]

Kirihara exhales.

[The King in me will not allow me to run away from my throne.]

[Are you interested in the throne of one of the countries?]

[Im not uninterested. Well, its not a bad idea for me to leave a seed to someone worthy of me and to leave some excellent offspring in this world However, its just that I dont know how many people in this world are worthy of me]

[Couldnt it just be one of your classmates?]

[It might be better if it were Hijiri or Ayaka, though that might have been too limiting for me I cant help but think they would become a hindrance once we return back to our previous world. That Princess Knight of Neia that youve mentioned before had already died, right?]

[Thats right.]

[Tsk I guess that leaves me with Jonatos Queen and the Saint. The only one that seems a bit better than the others would be that Nyantan However, that one has a questionable lineage. If she has a poor lineage, she could possibly muddy the kingliness of this Kirihara]

[Then, how about the White Wolf Knights Artlight Sisters, theyre both beautiful and famous for their talent. Theyre also a nobles daughter.]

[If I feel like it, Ill be happy to eventually meet them. But first, I have to show them what a king is all about Im not some kind of small-fry thats all bark and no bite.]

Kirihara brushes his hair behind his back.

[Of all the Heroes summoned, none of them have been able to keep up with my level. Im now level 279 Even the runner up, Hijiri is more than 50 levels behind me. You know what this means, right? Even though our growth has slowed down, theres still 50 levels of difference between us This proves that theres still a hierarchy even among the S-Ranks as well. In short]

Letting his right hand go of the reins, he thrust it forward.

Its as if hes trying to show off something.

[It means that no one is capable of surpassing this Kirihara.]

Then, Oyamada leaned his upper body out of the carriage.

It seems that hes listening to the conversation.

[To be honest, cant Takuto already kill that Great Demon Emperor all alone!? To be honestly honest, whether its that Sham Value Yasu, or the S-Rank Fraud President or those crazy twin sisters, dont you think theyre not needed in this Another World Heroes story!? You over there! Goddess-sama! Listen! Listen! Listen!]

(T/N: / Misikake Kabuka Yasu)

Holding unto the reins again, Kirihara turns around.

[Shougo, theyre also part of this story. Its just a story about how they finally became aware of their place Moreover, so that you could tell the difference between me and those small fries You would need to summon everyone from class. When we go back to our previous world, the hierarchy within our class would be definite. And that hierarchy wont be changed as anyone pleases]

[Frankly speaking though, I think the Takaos and that Asagi were really annoying~! Theyre already crumbling down the balance of our class just by being here~! Honestly, Im really annoyed with those people who cant understand the hierarchy~! If you just leave them as is, they would end up dying as a sh*tty trash just like that misunderstanding mob Mimori-chan~! Theyre just crumbling down the whole ecosystem~!]

Then

[That Mimoris death is too unsightly, dying just as we came into another world. Hes really acting like the typical mob he is Well, thats the role of a mob. Its like its in their fate already]

Yasu, who had been silent until now, said with a distorted grin on his face.

[Mimori was a fake and I am the real deal. I mean, we were supposed to have just landed on the main story itself My nature is that of a hero, while Mimoris nature is that of a mob.]

[Ahh!? What the hell are you suddenly saying, you bastard Yasu!? Youve changed your character too much in a seriously lame direction!]

[So, this is the jealousy for the real ones huh. Its quite comfortable. Well, Oyamada would be quite suited to his role of being Kiriharas flunky, the flunky who barks at every single thing he sees. You cant even ride a horse after all.]

[Ill kill you, bastard!]

[Kuhaha. That eldest sister of the Four Revered Saints were always talking down on you, but you cant even do anything but bark Kuhahaha! Youre too unsightly! Really, really unsightly!]

[Ah, Ill seriously kill you.]

[I told you not to get involved with Yasu, Shougo.]

Kirihara stops him.

[But Takuto~? We seriously need to make them understand their place. Too bad that we dont have any internet nor social media here, so I cant expose his unsightly video around the world.]

[Thats what happens when midgets like him suddenly acquire power thats more than he could hold Its the same way those nouveau riche ruins themselves. However, hes a pierrot after all Hes going to die away and disappear before you knew it. Thats why, you just need to wait until that time that Yasu gets forgotten in time]

[Fuunnn, hear that? Sham Value-kun?]

[Kuhaha, so even Kirihara started barking huh. Kukuku As expected, you would find this Black Flames Hero very frightening How comfortable, your fear is]

[You cant be saved from your stupidity anymore, Yasu Tomohiro]

Watching such a scene, the Goddess brought her hands together and smiled.

[Its great that everyone strongly wants to reach the top, isnt it?]

The army heading for Magnars royal capital along with me were supposed to take some rest along the way.

It seems the place we would be resting in is a fortress called the Anti-Demon White Castle.

It happened a few days before we reached that castle

A magical war pigeon that regularly comes, bringing a message.

A message that was directly handed over to the Goddess.

The Goddess looked through it as she always did.

However, her complexion suddenly changed.

[Did something happen?]

The one who spoke to her was the Four Revered Saints Agito Angoon.

[Ive heard that the monsters in the Eastern Invasion Force suddenly increased.]

[Suddenly? Does that mean they were lying in ambush?]

[No This amount of monsters isnt something that they would be able to hide for a long time. If there were many of those monsters moving around, our side would have noticed it sooner]

[You mean They just showed up out of nowhere?]

[That might be so.]

The Goddess has an unusually grim expression on her face.

[It seems that the foremost line in the Eastern Army, led by the White Wolf Knights abandoned Fort Ira and is currently retreating towards Fort Horun. Since theyve decided to quickly withdraw, they didnt lose that many people but]

The Goddess voice became softer.

Its just loud enough that I could barely hear her from where I am.

Unlike that time when the magical war pigeon brought news of victory, I dont think this is the kind of news that she would want to let everyone know.

[Are you saying that theres some kind of large-scale teleportation that happened over there? But Ive never heard of something like that, so could you please stop fooling around]

[No If they have something like that, they would definitely use it for surprise attacks. Using that method doesnt allow the opponents any time to retreat.]

[Ah, I see. Now that you mention it, that might be the case.]

[Like I said, I dont think it is some kind of teleportation ability. If that were really the case, this kind of increase in the amount of monsters should have-]

Furrowing her eyebrows, the Goddess quietly stared at the letter she received.

[I can only think that place may have turned into a new spawn point.]

[Eh? That would mean]

[Yes Its only natural to this so because of its characteristics that had been described through the past information. I dont know what its intentions are but as expected, we cant ignore this. However I see, so thats how it is.]

As if shes being enveloped with the dry, cold air from the midwinter cliffs, I couldnt feel any hint of warmth on the smile that appeared on the Goddess face.

[So youve finally decided to come out, Great Demon Emperor?]