Chapter 158

CHAPTER 158: UNITY OF THE VALSHAEMPIRE

Riel, Suin . What does this mean?

Thats

How do I say this

To the woman called the Empress who suddenly came after the tree, not to mention the soldiers who were happy in the Recovery Space, Riel-san and Suin-san looked at each others faces with expressions such as how to explain this .

When I looked at such soldiers, I suddenly felt a stare, so when I looked in that direction, she was looking at me and the tree with a suspicious look .

You bastard why are you here? Certainly, I breathe life into the tree in that place, and I shouldve ordered it to stop you, but No, why is the tree here too? What happened to my order?

(Im just a tree Im just a tree Im just a tree Im just a tree)

Oi . Who do you think created you? I can hear your thoughts .

Nooooooooooooooooooo!?

Due to the instant failure of the Just Tree Plan by tree, the tree screamed like never heard before . Amen amen .

Why do you have a face that looks like you have nothing to do with it? Its obvious that you did something, you know?

Uhh

Staring at me with a sharp glance, I inadvertently at a loss for words, but the Empress-san in front of me looks at me like she wont let me go until I tell her what happened .

That said, since I wasnt particularly bothered or guilty about being asked, I answered normally .

Etto first of all, when I was brought here, many people are seriously injured, and it seemed to be painful just to look at it, so I healed everyone .

He, healed everyone!?

The empress-san who saw the soldiers again with a terrific appearance, staggered while being stunned .

Wha, whats going on The Recovery Space, which was like hell, became heaven while I was sleeping a little?

Ah, I gave the soldiers outside the highest-grade recovery drug, and I think that everyones wounds are healed, too .

What are you talking about!?

Your Majesty, tone tone!

Empress-san, who was pointed out by Suin-san, had a ha~ expression floating on her face, and cleared her throat .

Nhnn! By the way, I dont know what happened here while Im asleep so far And as always, after using a lot of power, I got strangely tired, but even though Im quite tired, I strangely feel in good shape now

Ah thats, Her Majesty . This magic of Seiichi-kun is actually not limited to this recovery space, but in the castle No, it was all over the city, I wonder if thats its effect

What exactly are you?!

For some reason, I didnt know what to say to the empress-san who screamed with tears in her eyes . No, Im the one who wants to know . I wonder, what aHumanreally is

As I have distant eyes involuntarily, the tree began to appeal to the empress-san .

Your Majesty, Your Majesty! Im the one, who brought this Seiichi-sama this far! How is that!? I was helpful!?

But it doesnt change the fact that you violated my command, right?

Oh

The tree dexterously hangs down with both hands on the ground . This guy is getting more and more human .

Or rather, who are you really? Everyone was hurt because I didnt fall to the Kaizer Empire, and I thought Im going to die Even though it was such a desperate situation, how did you solve everything as I slept and wake up in bed? Isnt that strange?

Your MajestyI think so too from the bottom of my heart

Isnt that like really cruel!?

Well, its fine because everyone became lively!

When the empress shook her head several times, with no hostility, she turned her eyes straight at me .

I must give you my gratitude . Your name what was it?

So, youre going to start there?

Even though I named myself in the Forest of Sealed Magic, it mustve been awkward for the both of us at that time, and she was suspicious so she didnt remember it properly .

So, I named myself again without any particular complaint .

I am Hiiragi Seiichi, an adventurer . Ive already explained my situation to Riel-san and Suin-san, but while capturing the dungeon that appeared in the vicinity of Terviel, the royal capital of the Welmburg Kingdom, we battled with a person who claimed himself to be a Deity of the Demon Gods Cult, and when I checked his belongings for dangerous things after defeating him, I came to this strange place with the power of the crystal that the Deity had .

I, I see . Its harder than I expected, and thats why I cant understand it . . . Nn! Im the ruler of the Valsha Empire, Amelia Flem Valsha .

Eh? Valsha Empire?

Empress I was surprised at Amelia-samas words .

The Valsha Empire right, Helen said that shes going to be stronger and return here, so I guess thats why shes trying to capture the dungeon? Arere?

Mu? Whats wrong?

N, no, its okay . Yes .

For the present, lets just say that Im in the Valsha Empire, and instead, responding to whats happening here would be a priority .

Then, Seiichi . Im thankful to you . I cant give you a formal gratitude yet, but please dont expect something good . I wish you could go home safely .

Yes? What does that mean?

When I asked for Amelia-samas disturbing remarks, Amelia-sama spoke with an expression that was about to give up .

I think you already know, but currently, the Varsha Empire is under attack . The Kaizer Empire thats trying to put this land under its control and the second is the Demon Gods Cult .

Eh? Two!?

Whats more, why are you being targeted by such troublesome two!? Neither of them is decent!

You seem to have something to do with the Demon Gods Cult because of your personal connection, but

Its a personal connection, or rather, they appear wherever I go

I dont want to go out of my way to have a relationship with those annoying people . I dont really understand the Demon God .

Anyway, this Varsha empire is confronting two enemies .

Then, those wounded soldiers

No, its the Kaiser Empire soldiers who were the cause of the overt attacks and injuries . What kind of hand they used, for all of their soldiers to become Transcendentals . And they have sent more than a thousand Transcendentals soldiers here .

Youve had it a lot .

We were saved by the Forest of Sealed Magic . Since they cant use magic, they have no way of attacking a wide area . Besides, the forest is dense, and the scaffolding is also bad . It isnt originally suitable for moving in large numbers . The rest is not in our way, but the monsters which originally inhabits the forest attacked them as well, and we managed to get out of there .

So thats it

From the Demon Gods Cult , but this one is more troublesome . Even the current war between the Kaizer Empire and us seems to be just a useful event for them . They used some strange technique or drug on the monsters in the forest, and strengthened them . Even so, we cant grasp the executor .

Etto why was the Demon Gods Cult strengthened the monsters there? Certainly, theyve done it, but

Its a simple story, because Ive been hiding in my country for a long time, there are some similar cases . I tried to catch them many times, but there is no sign of them being caught . Moreover, I dont know what their purpose is, but that seems about collecting peoples negative feelings and such . Recently, they havent moved, but they must have thought that this war would earn negative emotions . It looks like theyre starting to move again . Its a task, but undoubtedly, negative emotion is widespread in our country today .

Your Majesty

Amelia-sama who tells so with regret, Riel-san and Suin-san stared worriedly at her .

But as soon as Amelia noticed something, she changed from the previous one, and she becomes expressionless .

Forget the expression I have left now . Good .

Eh? Ye,yes .

I dont know what the problem was, but I was told to forget it, so Ill forget it, but since it doesnt let go indeed, lets just keep it to the extent that Ill remember it .

Well, lets go back to the story, but I was talking about whether we could formally thank you, right?

Thats right .

As I said, our country is in a desperate situation, even if our soldiers regain their strength with the healing medicines and magic you gave .

Thats not true!

Then, one of the wounded soldiers who had been listening to us silently until now yelled so .

We can still fight, Your Majesty!

Thats right! Next time, lets completely repel the Kaizer Empire!

Its not hopeless yet!

The soldiers said so to Amelia-sama that they can still fight with their mouths .

But Amelia just shook her head .

No, its impossible . Even with the extra hands, their number is overwhelming .

Such a thing

Are you saying we cant? Our country cant call for help anywhere, right? In comparison, they can call for help as much as they want . More soldiers will gather, and once they have captured the Forest of Sealed Magic with human-wave tactics, in an instant, our country will be destroyed .

Thats

And thats it . They can get supplies from other countries thats under their control . This Varsha Empire is outside from the Welmburg Kingdom, and the country of the East . As we were constantly forced to fight in attrition, they will always attack us with perfect condition .

The soldiers tried to say something back to Amelia-samas words, but in the end, they cant find the words and silenced .

Their force is different from ours in the first place . I didnt know that they were more than that When the surrender recommendation was first issued, I thought I could win . With the land, my ability, and the strong soldiers . My country was the strongest . Im trying to destroy the fools who attempt to destroy such a country but, that kind of thing was just an illusion .

As Amelia-sama quietly closes her eyes, she looks over at the soldiers as if she had made up her mind to do something .

Im sorry, everyone . My choice has engulfed everyone in a crisis . From here on, I will take responsibility .

Responsibility? No way, Her Majesty!? You must not!

Riel-san opened her eyes, and tries to stop Amelia-sama, but Amelia-sama shook her head .

No, Ive decided . From now on, the Valsha Empire No . Amelia Flem Valsha surrenders to the Kaizer Empire .

Amelia-samas words that she said so completely put us in silence for a moment, but the soldiers immediately returned to themselves .

Do, dont do that, Your Majesty!

We can still fight!

And Your Majesty is responsible for it!? We should be responsible for that too!

Please think again!

As Riel-san and other soldiers shouted so, only Suin-san was staring at Amelia with a complicated look .

I cant let everyone get hurt anymore .

But!

Fine . Its fine . Besides, even if I die, my blood line is

Amelia-sama said so far, and when I thought that she laughed momentarily while staring at somewhere far away, she tightened her expression again .

Tomorrow, I will head to the base of the Kaizer Empire, and Ill tell them that I surrender . Everyone, should be relieved . Ill protect everyone with my life .

Everyone has no choice but to silently listen to Amelia-samas words .

Thats, what I thought .

I dont like that!

Riel?

Riel-san stares at Amelia-sama with tears in her eyes, and said so clearly .

Riel, I have the command

I cant hear you! Only this I wont, listen to this!

At the end, Riel-san couldnt stand it and yelled so while crying .

I will be, with Your Majesty until the end! I wont let you fight alone!

Your Majesty . Ill also serve you until the end .

Riel, Suin

Kneeling on the spot, both of them stare straight at Amelia-sama with tears in their eyes .

Then the other soldiers began to cry their thoughts one after another .

Your Majesty, please dont say such a sad thing!

We are Your Majestys swords, and shields!

Until the time we all die! I swear my unchanging loyalty to you!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!!

The soldiers kneeled all at once and hung their heads .

Looking at their appearance, Amelia-sama wept .

Everyone is stupid . Really big idiots . If only I was the one whos going to be sacrificed, everyone might be saved

Her tone as the Empress has already collapsed, and Amelia-sama cried just like an ordinary girl .

Suin-san smiled at Amelia .

Your Majesty . Youre out of your tone again, you know?

Shu, shut up! I cant help it!? Its all your fault!

Amelia wipes away her tears in order to misled us that shes crying desperately .

And, her expression had already changed in which I felt a strong intention to look forward rather than the expression which had given up before at that time .

Everyone Thank you . Everyones loyalty, Ill receive it . Lets fight to the end together!

Oooooooooooh

Far from the time theyve been healed, the entire castle shook, with their large scream .

Raising the weapons in each of their hands high, theyre inspiring each other with a spirited attitude to dedicate victory to Amelia-sama .

Hey This country is amazing .

Yes, it is . Its Milord proud country .

Involuntarily, when I told the tree who was looking at the scene next to me, the tree smiled proudly somewhere .

You No, Seiichi-dono .

Eh?

As I watch everyones situation, and was impressed, Amelia-sama, whose tone and atmosphere softened, spoke to me .

What will Seiichi-dono do?

What will, I do?

Seiichi-dono is not originally a person in this country . On the contrary, you have come to this dangerous place by accident . That is why, Seiichi-dono has no obligation to participate in this battle .

That is

Indeed, as Amelia says, Im not originally obligated to participate in a war of this country and I have no duty to help .

In addition, Seiichi has already helped us with the recovery drug and healing magic . From here on out, its our problem .

Yes . And now that the Kaizer Empire is still withdrawing, it might be possible for only one person to leave . I asked the soldiers who were at the main gate, but it seems that the arrows didnt work on you specially, and it isnt a problem for you to escape with your ability, right?

Well

As far as I hear from Seiichi-dono, there must be someone waiting for Seiichi-dono, right?

When Amelia-sama said so, the faces of Saria and the others immediately came to my mind .

However

No I was asked by the tree there to help you .

Eh?

Thats not all . Thats look, our first encounter is like my own carelessness, and you can call it an apology of mine

. . !?

She doesnt know what it was for a moment, but Amelia, who twisted her neck, remembers our encounter at the Forest of Sealed Magic, and she turned her face red .

Yoyoyou!? Forget about that time! Good!? Erase it right now!?

Etto I, Ill make an effort .

Absolutely forget it, not just an effort! Otherwise, Ill physically erase it!?

Eh, scary .

Whats physically erase it? Far from my memory, it seems that my head is going to be erased .

Thats enough If you say that youre going to stay here, then Ill lend you a room . Its almost night, and fortunately, the Kaizer Empire thinks that if they take us seriously, they can destroy us at any time, and theyll attack while gradually tormenting us, so there should be no night raids so you should be able to sleep, but . . . I dont know if you can really take a break .

If this is a war, its likely that theres a night attack, but apparently, the Kaizer Empire doesnt seem to have that indication so far . Im sure that theyre really enjoying themselves tormenting them bit by bit . They have bad personality .

Because the Demon Gods Cult also doesnt aim directly, if theyre going to attack us, its going to be the same as the Kaizer Empire . Thats why, take a good rest now . All right . If theres a night attack, the guard will contact me, and Ill wake you up even if youre sleeping like a log .

Tha, thats scary right

Its likely that Ill have the memory of being whipped to rouse up .

I just noticed this, but

That Amelia-sama? The tone of your voice has already returned to normal from a while ago, but

Ah, its too much trouble! Thats why, I wont use that tone for you anymore! Thats why, you dont have to use honorifics to me either . You dont need to attach a -sama on me . Our age is close and you can just throw it away .

Eh, Your Majesty!?

When I was surprised by the sudden declaration of honorific removal, Amelia-sama No, Amelia tells me not to .

Because in this situation, it would be weird to ask someone wholl help you to use honorifics, right? And were not on official business right now . Its a waste of time to speak honorifics .

Tha, that may be so, but

Anyway, its just for now . Its fine right?

Ha, haa

Unexpectedly replied, Amelia nodded with satisfaction .

Alright, then Suin? Show Seiichi to his room .

Understood .

In this manner, Suin took me to my room .

It appears that, Im going to join the battle between the Valsha and Kaizer Empires?

Why cant you spend your time normally!?

In the room where I was guided by Suin-san, when I use the necklace to tell Saria and the others what I had been up to until now, Al got so angry . No, I want to spend my time normally, you know?

But I cant afford to overlook it, I guess? When I see people fighting for death in front of me I want to help even a little, so that even I can save one persons life .

That is Maybe thats right, but

Moreover, I dont want to fight too . Im scared .

Until now, Ive had various kinds of battles, such as the mock battle and the fight with the Demon Gods cult, but Im afraid of fighting in the first place . Theyre all attacking me in dreadful appearance .

Thinking that way, I can hear Als big sigh over the necklace .

Haa I cant help it if Seiichi has already decided . Its just, youre absolutely gonna be safe, right?

Definitely . Ill return back without a scratch .

No, if Seiichi says so, then Im sure its fine .

Thats right! But be careful, alright?

Ah, thank you .

Saria also acknowledged my actions while being worried about me, making me smile involuntarily .

For the time being, when I tell them as much as possible where and what situation Im in right now, I suddenly remembered .

Come to think of it, what happened to Destra?

We gave that person to Ranze-san!

The king also had a headache in your actions . He doesnt know what that means .

I dont know it either .

Thus, why do I get into trouble wherever I go?I really hate it .

Well, it would be okay even if you couldnt hand him over to Ranze-san . In the first place, Destras ability has changed, and now hes going to be harmless or useful .

I dont understand what that means for me, including the king

After that, what happened to Helen? Is she near you?

Yes, I know Helen was trying to be strong to help someone in the Valsha Empire, and now that Im here, I thought I could give her a little information .

However

Ahthats right, after you left the dungeon, she immediately took off to the Valsha Empire .

Wha?

We stopped her, too, but she said she had already fulfilled her purpose .

I dont know if I should be amazed with Helens ability to act, or should I praise herI felt like I couldnt say anything .

Well, she seems to have an important person in the Valsha Empire, so it cant be helped .

I thought it would be nice if I could convey some information to her .

As for me, I thought that Helens efforts were in vain when you were there

What do you mean!?

Why would Helens efforts be wasted if I were in the Valsha Empire? You say terrible things .

Well, thats fine . The battle will start again tomorrow, and Im going to rest around here .

Right .

Seiichi, be really careful, alright?

Oh, now then, good night .

When I greeted them and finished the communication, I fell down on the bed as it was .

While staring at the ceiling, I involuntarily think hard .

If they fight normally tomorrow, everyone will get hurt . On the contrary, theres a possibility that they could lose their lives .

If magic could be used here, I couldve just aimed at only the Kaizer Empires soldiers using Judgment, but for some reason, magic cant be used at all, so I have no choice but to think of other ways .

Well, like the tree said, maybe theres a reason why I cant use magic because of my body . Borrowing the words of Rurune, it must be the worlds motive or not? I dont think thats the case . We havent communicated like with magic

No, I had a conversation with the world . All right, lets stop this story .

Rather than that, tomorrow .

Im being arrogant, but Id like to neutralize them without hurting anyone if I can .

The moment I thought about that, I came to an idea Far from that, I came up with something stupid . Ive struck with an idea .

No no no, as one would expect, that is

While excessively considering about it myself, I jumped too far, and I tried to deny that its impossible, but it feels like my body is contradicting that and is saying that Thats no effort .

No way, can I really do it? If I can do it

Even if I try to deny this and that, I only have a hunch that I can do it .

After that its a problem with my feelings huh .

No, its not the time to say what Im feeling right now .

When I got out of bed, I slapped myself on the cheek to regain my mind .

Fuu . I think that all of this is normal, but my thinking circuit is becoming more and more unusual Well, maybe Ill show them what a Human(Monster) really is!

When I made up my mind to do so, I went into the futon in preparation for tomorrow .