Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon
Demon King Always do Bad Thing
After he finished his business with Kuryuu Academy, Kuro went to the capital using the door in his house that was connected to the house in the capital.
The capital is currently quite crowded because tomorrow will be an award ceremony for Battle War participants.
The awards themselves are divided into several categories such as Battle War winners, participants with the best abilities, best magic, best strategy, and there are also participants who give the best surprises. In the end, it was just a designation to appreciate the efforts of Battle war participants in order to become stronger.
But, still of all the awards, the main award is what the residents are waiting for. For the first time in the history of Battle War, there are participants who are able to win for 3 times in a row. And there are rumors that the emperor Sei gave a promise to Victoria if he won three times in a row.
Kuro is the culprit of the rumor spread. He was indeed a little nosy with his son, but it was also arguably an affection.
He was 300 years older than his first child, but he was pitiful compared to his Harem King title (though not something to be proud of).
Mary herself lived in this age after being reincarnated as Riana. I don't know why the situation is so complicated.
Kuro knows the culprit behind all this must be planning something, baby he's so know and not want to know.
But regarding her next relationship with Riana, what should Kuro do?
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"Acchooo!!! Looks like someone's talking about me."
"You're the emperor of this country, who doesn't talk about you."
"I just hope they don't talk bad about me, mom. Returning to the matter, it seemed like there were some parties who contacted the participants in secret to recruit them. I know this happens all year, but when are they gonna stop?"
Riana who was in the same room with Sei smiled slightly.
Since her past memories as Maria had returned completely, Riana currently had her old personality as a Holy Maiden, but Riana's personality that was so meek as a saint had not disappeared either.
You could say Riana currently has a dual personality, but this may only be temporary.
Of course as a child, where maybe Sei considered Riana as she used to be. Although it now has a different body and face, the soul is still the same as it used to be.
Thanks to Riana's knowledge as Maria and princess, Riana is the only person who can help Sei in taking care of the country. Especially in making new policies that are more useful in this day and age.
"That's impossible. If that doesn't want to happen, it's enough to hide the entire power of the younger generation, not show it as a show."
"Is Battle War wrong?"
"If it's wrong, you should have stopped it a long time ago. Don't act spoiled. I know you're actually aware that what the students are showing is actually also a challenge and a threat to the enemy."
If magic school students alone could use magic as powerful and powerful as that, what about Knights who could already use magic better?
The Knights were the empire's main battle and defense forces for hundreds of years. During that time the Knights also play an important role in maintaining the security of the country from the enemy.
"Of course the existence of Paladins was also influential, but Paladins were limited in number. One man can't save everyone. In the end, war is about numbers. Honey, that doesn't happen to your dad."
"Don't talk about him. I know what he's doing behind the shadows."
Awards are usually given behind closed doors given that the desire is often related to the privacy of the winner.
But due to rumors of special awards with special prizes, the awards will be shown across the country. If the government suddenly says that the rumors are not true, trust in the government will decrease.
It was not strange that Sei was irritated by the most troublesome father in the world.
"What he did was not a bad thing. Maybe my return to this world at this time is to see the happiest moment of my son. You're not gonna let your mom down, are you?"
"Telling that as Riana really makes me feel complicated. Is this a punishment or a blessing?"
"I thought you were just scared."
"Mother, are you seriously saying that?"
"If it's wrong, you know what you have to do to prove it."
"..."
Sei can't retaliate. He knew what Riana meant.
It was then that someone entered the room and told Sei something in a whisper.
Not long after that Sei smiled broadly as a sign of his pleasure.
Riana saw that small sigh. It was the same smile as Kuro when his scheming had been successful.
"Well, what are you doing this time, Sei?"
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Under the imperial court, there was a prison specifically used for important prisoners. Riana headed towards one of those prisons and saw a figure who was fast asleep with so relaxed.
"Is the prison so convenient for you,... Kuro?"
Kuro opened his eyes and looked towards Riana with his white eyes.
"This place gives a little freedom from the two of them. Well, even though I don't understand why my own son thinks of such a stupid thing."
Kuro goes to the palace intending to see Sei, but he is confronted by the Knight and they capture Kuro on the basis of the emperor's orders.
Is this Sei's fad, or because Sei already knows what he's doing?
In the end Kuro follows the plot of Sei's game and ends up in prison. Kuro initially thought Sei would meet him, but it turned out to be Riana.
"That's because you're too fad. Unlike you, he still needs time."
"I think it's the best moment."
"I agree too. But seeing you in a place like this, it makes me remember the first time we met."
"Yes. Even though we're in the reverse position."
After the death of Aliciana (Laila), Kuro and Q continue their journey. It was at this time that Kuro found Maria who was then a merchant as a slave.
A thin little boy, empty eyes as a sign of giving up on life, the apparent despair of his figure.
Considering it was the true figure of a so-called world hero, it was a figure that no one would have expected.
But because Kuro intends to use Maria's power for her cause (to die), Kuro transforms Maria's life into the figure of the world's savior.
Although Kuro's goal ends in failure due to someone's actions.
"That was the happiest time of my life."
"But at the same time it was the most difficult and sad time." Kuro continued.
The two stared at each other full of nostalgia.
"The most important thing right now is the present. The past is nothing more than history. You better get out, Laila and Arisa are looking for you right now."
"Not going to."
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The first award was given to Franco and Junno as participants with the best cooperation. Then proceed to Merlin and all participants of Shiryuu Academy as participants with the most unique and surprising magic.
The awards continued, but the names of Laila, Kuro and Arisa were not mentioned at all.
It's a little surprising, but almost no one realizes the awkwardness.
As the True Queen, Arisa and Laila can be said to be goddesses with human form. The same thing happened to Kuro. Thanks to their status, the existence of the three of them began to follow the rules binding the goddess gods.
They will exist if they believe, and they will disappear if forgotten.
In the end, the absence of the names of the three of them was not something strange.
The award ceremony finally entered the peak. And Victoria finally got on the main stage.
"Victoria, you have shown strength and ability in the face of all battles. You deserve the reward of your hard work. In the eyes of all the inhabitants of the empire, mention your request."
"..."
Victoria did not answer. His expression showed a sense of sadness in contrast to the atmosphere of appreciation that was lively and happy
"Victoria, don't you dare mention your request? I promised to grant you any request as long as you won the Battle War three times. As emperor, I will not break the promise I made."
"Have you fulfilled my request as emperor and made a promise?"
"..."
Sei did not answer. What Victoria said was the truth.
As much as Victoria feels for Sei as a woman, it will be difficult to change the feelings of Sei who sees Victoria as her own daughter despite not having blood relations.
But as an emperor and a man, he might have reneged on the promise he had made.
"If you grant my request on that basis, I don't need it at all. You can forget everything like it never happened."
"..."
Victoria understood Sei's reason. And dis also understands the time laborers for Sei to change his view on him.
Ever since she mentioned the request for the first time, Victoria had hoped that Sei would start to change his views and feelings.
Victoria has been patient and has been waiting for three years. But he finally saw the truth.
His desires and feelings are nothing more than someone who wants to reach the moon. That is a goal that will never be achieved.
Therefore, this award ceremony is an opportunity, and at the same time an answer to a question.
Will you consider me a woman?
"..."
Sei's answer Victoria received. That was why he decided to close the door of his heart to Sei and would choose to devote his entire body and soul to the empire as long as he was still breathing.
As a magician, maybe he would only be able to accompany Sei for 200 years, but that was enough.
Love and desire do not have to be fulfilled. Victoria is old enough to understand this.
Because of this, Victoria finally decided to make a new request.
"Geez, this is why I never understood a woman's feelings."
Sei let out a sigh and stepped his feet closer to Victoria.
Every time he stepped, Sei shone and began to show the form of a handsome young man with blue white hair. Not to forget with pointy ears as a sign she's half an elf.
The true form of Sei was now in front of Victoria. And maybe a little funny, because Sei's body is lower than Victoria, Sei immediately faced with a twin mountain with a size that is quite tempting.
But Sei's eyes immediately stared at Victoria's eyes so that no one noticed.
"Just like.."
"Don't ask why. Let's just say I decided to stop lying to you and to this whole country. And I want to apologize to the man who wanted to see me die. Too bad, I'm still young. Maybe I'll be healthy for another 3,000 years. But who's gonna know that."
Sei showed a sly smile.
The statement was not only aimed at Victoria, but also at other countries that want to look for opportunities when Sei is old. Honey, they had no idea that Sei's parents were nothing more than illusions.
With this, the possibility that the Houou empire would last up to 1000 years was not impossible.
"Victoria, sorry. It's not that I can't see you as a woman, but there's a lot of reasons why it's hard to see you with that kind of look.... But that doesn't mean I won't try."
"!?"
Victoria's eyes widened in shock.
"For three years you worked hard. And as promised, I will grant any request from you, but your request is not something that will be granted if the feeling claps one hand. That's why, I'll give you three years."
"..."
"For three years I will see you as a woman. And if you manage to make me fall in love with you, I will grant you your greatest wish, which is to be my bride."
"..."
No word came out of Victoria. There are tears of happiness.
His three years of struggle finally came to fruition.
The battle was over, but for Victoria. A new battle awaits him.
On that day, the entire population of the empire, no. The whole world saw one of the truths of the greatest emperor of the country and also a romantic tale that would become a legend for generations to come.
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One month later, the imperial court announced that Emperor Sei and Princess Victoria would marry next year.
Many think this is too soon. Did something happen or was Victoria indeed an expert at conquering the hearts of the opposite sex?
Some of it is true.
Victoria is not the type of person who thinks maturely. He was like a sword that would attack directly without any cheap tricks.
In the end, thanks to the influence of a few people and a little love potion from the Demon King, one day Sei and Victoria ended up in the same room.
And the blood-red stain became a testament to their new bond.
"I swear I will repay you, Father!!"
What Sei did to avenge the Demon King's actions would be interesting to see, but that was another time.
