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Chapter 377: Coming from the Other Side
Chapter 377: Coming from the Other Side
The dismissal of Koujiro and Mikado, that’s pretty heavy news to start the morning off with. I mean, even though this was an event within Japone, isn’t it a worldwide issue?
After all, we’re talking about two people who will go down in history books as heroes of humanity.
The current King of Japone was doing some pretty outrageous things, like firing them so easily.
“No way…… I had heard that Koujiro and Grandpa Mikado didn’t get along with the current bald, fat guy… no, the current king, but… did it really turn out like this?”
Espie was surprised by the big news written on the front page, and seemed to be absorbed in it.
That’s right, they were comrades who once fought the Demon King Army together, and her surprise and shock must be more than mine.
“Heh, the king and those two didn’t get along……
“Un…… that’s right. The previous king had been a great supporter since the time of the war, and both Koujiro and Grandpa Mikado had a strong sense of loyalty to him, but his son is… how should I put it… a selfish, extravagant, and indulgent character who always played around, and it seems that Grandpa Mikado often reprimanded him, but after he took the throne three years ago, he became even worse…”
“You’re kidding… I mean, even if he’s royalty, they can’t just let someone like that succeed to the throne. Was there no one else?”
“Un…… I don’t know much about him, but he did have a younger brother, though I’ve heard that he ran away from the castle and eloped…… but, it seems like Japone had a lot of bad things going on… and it all finally led to this…… Hm~hmm……”Somehow, the parents are good, but the son is …… It seems like there are cases like this in every country. But, as far as I can tell, this son seems to be much worse than me.
?I see…… so that Meikun fellow, is dead, huh……?
At that, Tre’ainar, who was standing nearby, narrowed his eyes, seemingly lost in thought.
?…… You knew him well, huh??
?Of course. Although he was an enemy, he was quite a remarkable king. He was also a man of war, and he led Mikado, Koujiro, the samurai, and the ninjas to transform the Japone Kingdom into an impregnable and powerful nation. Well, tis probably because he was such a man that he did not have much time to devote to his family or raising his children……?
?Hey, don’t look at me like that. I’m not some selfish, extravagant, and indulgent person who just plays around, okay??
The previous king must have been pretty great, since even Tre’ainar acknowledged him.
But it seems things didn’t go as well after him……
“Hmm…… Koujiro got fired…… Hey, Espie…… at this juncture, this is pretty bad for us…”
“Un, it might be a bit bad…”
At that moment, Slayer asked with a difficult look on her face, and Espie nodded in response.
“Hmm? Why? What does Koujiro’s situation have to do with this place?”
I asked, not understanding what he meant, but everyone seemed to understand except me, and Mr. Chieftain, his wife, and Amicus all had serious expressions on their faces.
“See, I told you this too, didn’t I? When we bought the land in this area, including Tapil Bael, Koujiro helped with all the paperwork. No matter how much money you have, this is land within the Kingdom of Japone, and it’s not so easy to say ‘it’s private property, so no one can enter without permission’…… and we can’t even disclose the reason for that either…… you can’t say, ‘because elves live here’. But Koujiro pulled all the strings behind the scenes and got it done without even asking us why……
“Ah…….”
“Kojiro probably knows that there are elves living here, but… that’s why, if he gets fired…”
I finally understood the problem.
“How vexing……
At that moment, Mr. Chieftain muttered to himself.
“Should it prove that he knew all yet chosen to avert his gaze and silence his tongue…… then Koujiro, one of the Seven Heroes, is a benefactor to us elves as well. In such a light, it seems prudent that we seek some resolution for the days yet to come…… but, as expected, to meddle in the affairs of governance within the Japone Kingdom, that is not for us to dictate or shape as we might desire……” ?À?????
In other words, without the existence of Koujiro of the Seven Heroes, this settlement may not have been able to exist or continue to survive.
But, if Koujiro were to disappear, then depending on the circumstances, people like the hunters who trespassed and attacked us the other day, or even the people of Japone, might set foot on this land.
“…… Father…… brother, sister…… Sir Earth…… there is … erm…… how shall I say it… something… as though something is about to—???”
And Amicus looked very anxious at this premonition.
She seemed scared that something might affect this peaceful and tranquil settlement.
Well, that’s not unreasonable.
It’s not like in the past when the Demon King Army and humanity were at war, and above all, with the help of Espie and Slayer, there aren’t so many Hunters attacking.
It is understandable that Amicus, who likely has no experience of such things, would be frightened.
But……
“Big brother…… you see…… the truth is, I want to go on adventures, to lots of different places…… I mean, both Slayer and I want to…… But …….”
“You don’t have to say it, Espie, I know.”
“…… Big brother.”
Espie looked at me as if asking for my opinion, but it was not necessary. I feel the same way.
This settlement had become a very important place for Espie and Slayer in the decade or so that I have been gone, and it had served as a source of comfort to them at times.
The elves who live here adore them, and they cherish everyone, even thinking of Amicus as their real sister.
That’s why even I can’t just dismiss it and think, “This has nothing to do with us, let’s just leave on our journey.”.
“There are so many places I want to go, but we have plenty of time… let’s not rush it, let’s see how things go.”
Both Espie and Slayer nodded happily when I said that, and then ……
“Ah…… Sir Earth……”
“W-wait, hold on!?”
“Indeed, you are none other than Tapil Bael himself, the mighty Ragaan-man…… Sir Earth…… aahh.”
“Hey, stop it! Don’t make such a big deal out of this!”
Amicus got out of her chair and sat upright on the floor, bowing to me with her hands clasped together as if praying to God…… Hey, what?!
“Fu~, no no, if you and the Young man should tarry here for a time, it would bring us great comfort… though seeing my daughter like this stirs a strange turmoil within me…”
“Indeed, you speak true. Above all, it would spare our children the sting of fear or sorrow……”
“Un un, well, me, Big brother, and Lal are all here, so unless something terrible happens, I’m sure we’ll be fine ?. And Slayer is here too.”
“Well, that’s how it is.”
Yes, there are so many places I want to go, and I want to go as far as I can.
But, there is no clear time set, so instead of leaving now, I’ll wait and see how things go……
“Chieftain! Slayer! Earth Lagann! Are you awake!?”
Or so I thought… but… it seems there’s no time for such leisurely thinking.
“Hmm?”
“That’s Lal’s voice!”
“…… What the hell happened this morning…?”
Larou’iph came rushing in early in the morning.
She looked restless and her expression was tense……
“There was a reaction in the barriers. It looks like someone has invaded this land.”
“””Eehh!??”””
Right.
Even without watching for any commotion, it was coming from the other side.
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