Creators

Preparation

The time lapse changed, after several months of the attacks of the deformed angels, many conditions changed in the kingdom of Meeden. Starting from the end of the royal tournament, the departure of a new investigation team, and the invasion of the evil spirit monsters that are getting worse. All of that was also concluded by the royal government as the evil plan of the demons. So that a group of demon hunters was created, using the troops who participated in the investigation as members.

By changing their goal from just investigation and defending the west, the kingdom ordered them to set up several camps as points of attack against the monsters.

The group was also groomed by the royal elites, such as the military members of the first gene section of the tournament. Although their abilities were different from those of knight veterans in general, their development space was still very large. Especially the geniuses in the Iris faction, those who qualified from the tournament got a very rapid development, for example, Orin and Narta who were also members of the group.

Then, by confronting them with direct warfare, they also make their experiences and thoughts more extensive. They can no longer perform naive acts that involve feelings too much. Even some members of the group also intend to eliminate their humanitarian nature. The monsters had no heart, and the way to kill them was also so cruel. If the troops put too much emphasis on feelings, then they will only end up being victims in the war.

By instilling these thoughts they wanted to create an unrivalled army that would stand firm in the western defenses of the kingdom. But still many of them remain victims by carrying the thought. Some of them have also opposed it on the grounds that it is the conscience that distinguishes between monsters and humans. If they eliminate their human nature, then they will only be a killing machine that is not much different from the monsters.

Although their thoughts and dreams are very diverse, but there is only one goal they have, namely eliminating demons and spirit monsters that block their way of life. But only with the same determination and the same goal still can not eliminate the fact about the difficulty of doing all these things. Even with their rapid growth, it still did not guarantee victory against the evil spirit monsters. As each human discovered something new about them, the monsters also discovered something new about humans, as if limiting human growth ability to the growth of monsters.

**

In the morning, it was seen that all the demon hunting troops were gathering in front of their campus to prepare their next move. The few elites who led the group also seemed extremely strong, they were the higher-ups of the military section who had reached the sage realm. Even so the attack on the monsters still did not go smoothly and a lot of losses have been suffered by the human side so far. Until now the kingdom has announced that it will send reinforcements including Kouta the hero chosen as one of its members.

“Listen to everything, the movement of the evil spirit monsters is getting bigger. While the losses we have received are also too much, therefore we cannot continue the attack any further.”

“Chairman, if we stop in the middle, what about the security of the kingdom?” ask one of the worried soldiers.

The chairman answered him. “For now we will take a defensive step while setting the next step.”

“Next step?”

“Now, the kingdom will send the chosen Hero to join in the western conquest. From the news circulating, a large number of troops will also join this plan. So right now we have to endure until they come to start a great war with those evil spirit monsters!”

Hearing the news, the demon hunting troops did not feel relieved, but rather fretted. If it is true that what will happen next is a great war, then their resolve must be fully prepared. In addition, the situation in war is very difficult to guess, if a big war occurs without knowing the ins and outs of the evil spirit monsters, it will be very detrimental to the human side. Then, their chairman also decided to take defensive steps without knowing for sure about the arrival of reinforcements from the kingdom.

There Iris also looks quite worried after hearing the news.

If the kingdom did intend to wage a great war, then it would be extremely disadvantageous. Although there is a hero on our side, it also does not guarantee a victory in war. Moreover, the number of monsters that started to enter the Meeden region was almost around one hundred thousand. With their strength not fully known, it would be extremely detrimental to the royal side.

“Nona Iris, you seem very worried about this news?” tanya Grey, one of Iris's team members.

“Ah Grey.., I think the situation here will be more complicated in the future.” Iris complained while holding her head.

“Kurasa also so, if a big war really will happen, then the situation in the future will be more difficult.”

“Either why.., if not beside Luna I always feel unsettled.”

..

“It turns out you're still so demeaning to yourself huh, Iris!” Said one of the troops who walked over to Iris.

“You, Orin.., what business to bother coming here?”

“You better believe in yourself, we don't know what we're going to face in the future either. So you should also stop relying on Luna.” Orin reminded.

Iris also realized that, not long ago she had strengthened her resolve to move as a protector for Luna. If he was unsure of his abilities, then he would definitely fail to protect him.

“Thank you for reminding me Orin, I guess I should also start changing.”

“In addition, I think Luna will also join in this war.”

“Why do you think so?”

“Because mustika Ola is in her, so I'm sure she will have the same thoughts as him.”

“So you've heard it.”

Orin simply nodded and left Iris and Grey there.

Luna, are you coming here too? If that's true I'll be very happy, but on the other hand I'll also be worried about your safety.

 

**

 

After getting a call from the king, Kouta immediately returned to the capital to attend the meeting that was being held. There the ministers stipulated that some higher-ups from each section of the military would be sent into battle this time. From the Kouta defense hall as a representative, along with 5 generals and 20,000 troops. The attacking hall, Kohei with 5 generals and 20,000 troops. The support hall, Lita the Commander was sent directly with 2 generals and 10,000 troops. Hall of the holy knights, Lyn and 3 generals followed by 20,000 troops. Then the last is the Protection Hall which is the strongest military part of the kingdom. They sent 10,000 knights, 10,000 principals and 10,000 magicians, but the names of their generals and higher-ups were never mentioned.

In total there were 100,000 troops sent in this war. Once the decision has been made, all representatives leave the meeting room.

On the way back, Kouta seemed dissatisfied with the outcome of the meeting.

“Young master, why do you look moody?” One of the generals of the defense hall asked him how he was doing.

“There is nothing special, it's just that I still don't understand why the identity of the people from the protection hall is so hidden.” Kouta is short.

“It was indeed strange, they were said to be the strongest military part of the kingdom. But even the face of their higher-ups alone was never shown.”

It was indeed very strange, as the center of a military, should they have an icon as an intermediary to unite the entire power of the military section. But they don't seem to notice that at all.

“It was so weird right? If they do not intend to unite the entire military section, then what is their true purpose formed?” Kouta muttered curiously.

Then on the way Kouta accidentally found Luna who was training in a place in the palace, there he was accompanied by several girls his age who were also practicing. “Luna? I thought he was participating in the western conquest.”

“Young master, lest you haven't heard from him?” the general responded to Kouta's mutterings.

“What news do you mean?”

“Luna the holy woman has lost her identity in the last attack.”

“....” Kouta was shocked to hear the news. “How can it happen?” he asked the general.

“When the attack was a while ago, he forced himself to face an opponent that was too strong for him. In order to save those who were in danger, he used up too much of his life energy to damage his soul. That's what I heard from the news.”

“I heard he lost all memory and almost all his strength.”

Kouta immediately went to Luna after hearing the general's words. There he looked at her with pity, Kouta thought about why the person he admired should end up like that. He tried to greet her.

“Luna..,”

Luna looked up when she heard someone calling her.

“Heh Luna, is he your acquaintance?”

“Wah, that guy is saucy once.”

The girls there start whispering when they learn of Kouta's arrival. There Luna also looks shy when her friends ask about Kouta to her, of course they do not know that Kouta is a chosen hero in the kingdom of Meeden.

“Anu, do you have any business with me?” Ask Luna gently.

Instantly Kouta's mind and heart became empty upon hearing his voice.

“Luna, don't you remember me at all?”

“Sorry, I don't remember you.” Luna replied while bowing her head.

Why is this so, the response is already like a completely different person? What was the reason that person had traveled north as well because of this? Luna had previously mentioned Meiga, and Ola also referred to herself as Meiga, could it be that they were all connected?

“Master, if you have no interest in me, may I continue training?”

“Ah, no problem. I just want to see how you are doing, sorry to interrupt your training!”

“No problem, by the way who are you, have we previously known each other?” ask Luna to make sure.

“I'm Kouta, just an old friend, so don't think too much about it!” Kouta leaves Luna with his friends and returns to the defense hall.

“Luna, from the way she talks, I think she must have a special relationship with you.” Said one of the girls there.

“That's right Luna, with your beauty it's not impossible to get a man as handsome as that?”

“That's right, really makes us envious.”

All of Luna's training friends were as thoughtful, but out of embarrassment Luna tried to reject their idea. “I don't think so, next time I'll try asking Iris.”

“Heh Luna, may your relationship with Miss Iris also be so close? Ah, you're really envious well.”

“I was close to Iris, but that's because she's been taking care of me all along. In addition, he once said that we are friends from childhood, so I easily get used to him.”

The girls really wanted to be like Luna, because however close to a handsome guy Kouta and a girl as popular as Iris looked so cool in their eyes. Although Iris herself is not aware of the views people have towards her.

 

**

 

The next day Kouta came back to where Luna was training. But this time he saw the presence of Raven in the place, he also tried to greet her.

“Good morning Commander.”

“The chosen hero, Kouta Zizalu.., what business do you have coming to this place?” Ask Raven in a serious tone.

“I just want to see Luna training only and no other means.”

“So you've heard it?”

“Iya, I'm concerned about the incident.”

“You can see it for yourself, he lost all the abilities he had mastered before. Even so, at this time I think its potential to develop is still not inferior to before.”

“What do you mean?”

Raven explained about the outcome of that incident, and about the new ability that Luna had for now.

“So that's the case, by the way Commander Raven, don't you intend to send Luna into battle this time?"

"Stop it.."

"What is his current ability not at all enough to protect himself?”

“I never thought so."

"Then, what about Luna's own wishes?"

"Regarding that, Luna herself also insisted on participating in the war this time. Therefore he trained hard for lately.”

“So, are you going to send it?”

“I don't think there's any other choice, I might as well ask his seniors to protect him. I guess that way I'll calm down.”

“How about I say that I want to protect her?”

“If you want to do it then I will be happy, but I hope it will not create a dispute in your army.”

“For that I myself will arrange it, so you don't have to worry.”

Raven only smiled when she heard Kouta's words. He thought maybe it was best for Luna's safety in this war. In addition, it is possible that some of Luna's memories or abilities can be recalled when faced with a danger in the war.

After a while after that, the royal troops who participated in the battle this time began to be gathered to prepare for departure.