Chapter 917: Dragon Carnival ④ (2/2)

[Sis! Thank you for your hard work!!!]

[Yeah, is everything alright?]

[Yes!]

[I see, then, I'm sorry, but can you gather the troops? I'd like to have a word with them before the event starts.]

[Understood!]

……She’s got quite the loud voice. She's rather hot-blooded.

[Everyone, attention!!!]

With the tiger beastman's exclamation, the dragons that were flying in the sky and were waiting in various other places gathered at great speed, and with unified and orderly movement, they lined up in order of body size.

It's like they were a well-trained army…… No, I guess their position is also like an army huh?

[Sis has something to tell you all! You all better listen carefully!!!]

After exclaiming this, the tiger beastman bowed and turned over her place to Frea-san, who stepped forwards and calmly announced.

[……It seems like everyone has good expressions on their faces. There are some among you who are participating for the first time, while some, due to age, who are participating for the last time. However, I'm not going to tell you how to be prepared now that you all are standing right before the event.]

Her voice wasn't loud at all, but I could feel the tension in the air, sounding profound and heavy.

[In these days of peace, this is a rare opportunity for you to experience something close to real combat. There's nothing better than achieving a good result…… but it doesn't matter if you lose in this mock battle. Losing here isn't a shame, fighting here allows you to gain experience. It's not a shame to be defeated, but it's a shame not to learn from the experience. Therefore, I have a challenge for all of you. Go to the Dragon Carnival, and no matter what it is, learn at least one thing that will help you grow to a better future.]

After saying this with great emphasis, Frea-san smiled.

[Holding that task in your heart, you should know what I will say to you afterwards. I have always told you to be challengers. If you keep that in mind, I have nothing more to say to you other than this…… Ignite the flames within your heart, challenge with all of your soul!]

As Frea-san concluded her words, the dragons roared so loudly that the earth shook. Frea-san encouragement seemed to have given them the perfect amount of fighting spirit, and I could feel their tremendous enthusiasm.

In the midst of all this, the tiger beastman claps her hands once.

[You all took Sis' words to heart? Now, each of you get to work on your preparations. It would be a great humiliation to be defeated because of insufficient preparation and being unable to perform to your full potential. To prevent that from happening, make sure your mind and body are sharpened before the event! Well then, dismissed!]

After happily smiling, looking at the dragons dispersing after hearing the tiger beastman's words, Frea-san lightly beckoned the tiger beastman to come over.

[……Also tell this to the other squad leaders. It's good to have a passionate heart, but in some cases, their fighting spirit could lead them spiralling out of control. If you see anyone who is too overwhelmed, indirectly call out to them. You and the other squad leaders are more qualified than I am to give such direct guidance.]

[Hahh!]

[I'm counting on you.]

As Frea-san lightly tapped the shoulder of the bowing tiger beastman with a smile, she somehow looked very big.

By asking them to support the others, she isn't only taking care of the younger generation, but also making her squad leaders look good in their eyes. I mean, her actions and words really are very cool.

<Afterword>

The second Character Rough Draft of Volume 12 is now available in the Activity Report.

『――That's whhhhhy, I'm telling youuuuu that you're wroooooong…… Hidden Technique, Aesir.』

T/N: Might not be able to post a chapter tomorrow. I will translate the new Hazure chapter.