Chapter 2 THE OTHER WORLD WAS AT PEACE (PART 2) (2/2)
“Ah, please do not worry. According to the ‘Goddess’, the flow of time in this world and your world is different, so when you return to your world, you will be returned to the moment before you were summoned here. Your bodies that have grown in this period of one year would be returned to its condition before you were summoned, so there will be no problem.”
“……”
Just when a very worrying thing was quickly resolved, a new unknown term called ‘Goddess’ appeared.
Uhh, in short, it will take a year before we can go back to our world. But there’s no need to worry about the lapse of time, and even if we got as fat as a pig in this world, the Goddess or something would turn it back to what it was……
“Of course, we will secure your food, clothing, and shelter while you stay here. Although we cannot entertain you with something as much as a luxurious and flamboyant stay, I can guarantee you a life without inconvenience.”
“……oh-okay……?”
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“Uhm, thank you very, much?”
Should I describe it as being dumbfounded? Very advantageous information was continuously given to us, so much that both Kusunoki-san and Yuzuki-san looked confused. To a level that they unconsciously said thanks…
However, it’s not the time to let my guard down. That’s right. Mitsunaga-kun’s case is yet to be solved. If the Hero was summoned to fight against the Demon Lord, then that means that this world is just that dangerous.
“……can I ask a question?”
“Of course, yes. Miyama-sama.”
“Uhm, about Mitsunaga-kun…… who’s having a different explanation in a different room. He was called ‘Hero’. That means, there’s a Demon Lord-like existence, and he’d fight against it? Is there no mistake in this question?”
I braced myself and asked. Most probably, this will be the turning point. Everything will depend on Lilia-san, if she would answer honestly or change the question. The direction of the course of my action will change depending on her answer. Now, what shall be the answer?
Compared to me who asked with my chest thumping, both Lilia-san and Luna-san… they cluelessly tilted their heads.
“Demon Lord, is it? It was defeated by the First Hero a thousand years ago.”
“……eh? Uh, then, are the human race and the demon race in a hostile relationship?”
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“Not at all. The human race and the magical races are in a very good relationship. Our exchange and trade with them are thriving as well.”
“……what about wars?”
“As far as I know, it has not occurred for 800 years.”
“……is there an overflow of monsters?”
“Although monsters exist, it is the Adventurer’s Guild and Order of Knight’s job to subjugate them. Everyone here and Mitsunaga-sama does not need to fight them.”
“……”
Huh? This, what’s with this conversation? Hey, please wait, please let me think for a second, okay?!
Uhh, there’s no Demon Lord? A good relationship with the demon race? There’s no war since 800 years ago? There are monsters, but that doesn’t have a thing to do with us?
“……then, what’s the Hero Summoning for?”
“A thousand years ago, more specifically, 1009 years ago, the Demon Lord was defeated, and the First Hero became a mediator between the magical races and the human race. Honoring that achievement and wishing for peace in the future, every ten years, a Hero will be invited from the world where the First Hero came from, and a huge festival shall be held.”
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“……a festival?”
“Yes. That’s why, for Mitsunaga-sama, to become the main actor in the ‘Hero Festival’ exactly one year from now on, he will be given explanations about the things needed for the ceremony, including visiting other countries. Of course, we do respect his own will, so he will be allowed to withdraw from it.”
“Ahh, he can withdraw huh.”
“Yes, there are many times in the past where there is a substitute for the Hero role in the Hero Festival. If he accepts, he will be treated as a state guest, receiving a very high treatment, in the one year until the Hero Festival. If he decides to withdraw, we will still guarantee his living, allowing him to go sightseeing for a year and go back in a year later.”
“……uhh, in short…… about us, from now on……”
“Yes…… though I believe that you will be confused about some things…… I wish to ask you to fully enjoy the different culture of this world, help you go sightseeing and meet new people, and after experiencing the festival that is held only once every ten years…… safely return you to your previous world.”
“……”
Dear Mother, FatherーーI was caught up in a Hero Summoning. But, that world wasーーat peace.