Chapter S18 (2/2)
There was no one in this place who's dissatisfied with Father's decision.
I don't understand the politics well, so I shouldn't interfere.
「It's still uncertain whether the Demon army completely withdrew or not. If the Hero's death is announce here, it will give uneasiness to the people. Although Julius's death will be known eventually once the talk from the site rises, don't reveal it to the others until then」
「Father, what would Shurein do in the future?」
「Shurein, I'm sorry but you have to leave the academy today. At the same time, make preparations so that we can announce the new Hero any time. Shurein」
「Yes」
「Although you might be confused because it happened suddenly, you are the Hero from now on. Succeed Julius's will, and you must bear the full brunt of the war as the hope of the Humans. You might not be resolved for this yet. So before Julius's death is known, I want you to decide the resolution」
Hope of the Humans?
E-Even if you ask me to decide such resolution suddenly.
「Your heart is probably not sorted yet. You may retire for today. Rest at ease」
Father's kind voice.
I will depend on that for now.
「I'm sorry. Excuse me」
I said it briefly and leave the room.
The worrying eyes of Father and Leston-niisama.
Cyris-niisama's cold eyes.
I close the door to obstruct the view.
Although I was driven by the impulse that wants to collapse on the spot, I bear it somehow and begin to walk.
After that, 30 days passed.
During that time, I did nothing but independent training in the castle.
Since I became the Hero, I must become stronger.
That's just an appearance because if I don't do anything, I will think about various things and I won't calm down.
If I move my body, my feelings were diverted a little.
According to the story I heard, it seems that Julius-niisama's death is concealed worldwide.
It might be Father's influence, but each country might have judge that it's dangerous to announce the Hero's death to the citizens at this unstable time,
It seemed that the site of the battlefield is well known already, but it seems to be a future matter for the rumor of the battlefield to enter this country because this country is far from the battlefield.
It seems that the Demons didn't attack afterwards.
It's said that there's a considerable amount of damage on the Demons in this war, so they are considered to not move for a while.
But, I can't be careless.
It's not somebody else's problem anymore.
It seems that there's no change in the state of the academy.
I often talk with Sue and Katia with ”Distant Communication” and hear the state.
［How's the state there?］
［There's no change. There was a little confusion when Shun left the school suddenly］
［I see. Please tell everyone in the academy that I'm fine］
［Yes. Of course.］
［Sue. How are you?］
［I'm fine］
［I see. How's there?］
［Today, Yuri was called back by the church］
［Did she?］
［Yes. Perhaps, I think that the information of Julius-niisama's death has reached the church］
［So, Yuri was called back because she was the next Saint candidate］
［Probably. What happened to the Saint that accompany Julius-niisama?］
［It seems that Nii-sama's comrades have died except Hyrinth-san］
［... I see］
［It seems that Hyrinth-san who survived will return soon. I think that I can probably hear the story from him. I will ask various questions at that time］
［Yes. If possible, please behave yourself, okay?］
［Un? Well, I'm told to not reveal that I'm the Hero until Father announce it. So I won't do anything］
［Then, it's good］
［You sure say a strange thing. By any chance, are you worried?］
［That's obvious］
［I see. Thank you］
［... My pleasure］
Such exchanges was done several times.
Hyrinth-san is Julius-niisama's childhood friend and the comrade in arms equal to Nii-sama.
I have met him several times with Nii-sama.
When Hyrinth-san returns, I'm sure that I can ask various questions.
How did that Nii-sama died?
To be honest, I can't believe that ridiculously strong Julius-niisama can be defeated easily.
Either he was caught in an unfair trap, or Nii-sama fights against a large army that even he can't win.
I don't think that Nii-sama can lose in an one-to-one fight.
I'm sure that this will be known when Hyrinth-san returns.
I did nothing but independent training to brace my heart that almost sunk.
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「Shun inherited the Hero title」
「This is the worst」
「Ah. In addition, the movement of the surroundings is somehow suspicious. I might not be able to deal with it」
「I understand. I will return immediately」
「I'm sorry even though you are busy」
「If it's for the students, Sensei can work hard」
「I respect that part of yours」
「Well, I shouldn't be such a hot blooded character though」
「How about the report to Potimas-danna?」 (TL note: He calls Potimas as Potimas no danna)
「It's already done. The worst case, it's necessary to think that to have Shun-kun to be sheltered by the Elves」
「I see. That might be good」
「Won't you oppose it?」
「Julius-aniki is dead, so I don't want my younger brother to die. If that's the case, then even if we won't meet anymore, it's better for him to stay alive」
「Yeah. Let's do our best」
「Ah. I'm counting on you」