Chapter 72 - Volume 6 Chapter 10 – Algarde Alliance (1/2)
The day after the ‘exciting’ celebration of the success of my campaign.
We have confirmed that the Demons have retreated, then left the city.
Of course, Glinnis and Beatrice are with us.
“Is it really fine to leave your country just like that?”
On our way back home, I asked Beatrice.
“Don’t worry about it. In the first place, I didn’t do much. Plus I have subordinates who are good in their heads so it will be fine”
“Is that so? It’s kind of hard for me to believe, now that I’m becoming king and all”
“The Demons are originally a strong race. Even if they settle disputes in battle, they don’t do it without permission”
She said, then leaned against a wall.
She intended to go to sleep.
“Hmm, that’s kind of envious”
I grew up under the firm guidance of my father.
Even if I succeed him, the quantity of work I’ll inherit is high.
“Allan-sama, I’ll keep my eyes on you so that you won’t slack off. Okay?”
Did Cecil hear me? She gave me resolute warning.
Her eyes don’t seem to really trust me.
“Hey, don’t look at me like that. We haven’t officially decided anything yet”
I tried to ignore her piercing gaze and made a gesture of going to sleep.
It’s not like I want to receive her scolding, it’s just that I want to relax now that I have achieved my purpose.
After that we returned to Arinheim, retracing the paths that we have traveled past.
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When I arrived safely in the castle of my hometown, We were greatly welcomed.
Surprise was present in their eyes as they don’t think I would achieve it in just a year.
After I took a break in the castle, father summoned me.
I confirmed that all the branches are complete, then went to see him.
As I opened the doors to the throne, my father was sitting on the end.
It feels the same as my departure, but now it’s lighter.
“Allan, you came back well”
“Thank you Father. I’m also relieved to see your limbs in good health”
Then, father made an unpleasant face to me.
He has told me that I’m on my own, in case something went wrong.
That’s why I went a bit sarcastic, to revenge myself a little bit.
“We haven’t met for a long time and that is what you say to me? I think my son grew in the opposite direction”
“I think it’s a good thing though? It’s better rather than a leader with no backbone”
I retaliated him once again. Father gave me a wry smile.
“Kukuku, yes, you have to be tough enough if you want to be a king”
It seems that he has recognized my growth.
“And now that you came back, I presume you’ve already gathered the branches of the King Tree?”
“Of course. Take a look”
I approached the throne and took out the branches from my breast-pocket.
Then, my father used magic to create a pedestal, in which I lined them up.
Though I haven’t seen it much, but looking at it closely, my father’s magic is amazing.
It’s one of the things you would expect of an active participant of the previous war.
His use of magic is more flawless than me, who is just starting.
“What, do you have something to say?”
“Nothing. I just thought your skills in magic is good. You see, I also learned magic from my spirit companion”
When I said that, father made a surprised look.
“Hohou, you can also use magic now? I see, I see”
Was he deeply impressed by me? Father nodded several times.
“but your skills still have a long way to go. I have learned the magic of the Spirit King personally”
“Seriously? That’s unfair”
The Spirit King possessed a terrifying magic even for an outsider like me. And that person is the one who taught father? No way……
I knew they were like comrades-in-arms in the past!
Though I’m still envious of him, I moved the topic forward.
“I would like to confirm something. Does father understand which branch came from which country?”
“I saw every King Tree outside of this country during the war with the Demons, but it was already a long time ago”
“Then how can you verify it?”
All will be invalid if he can’t confirm which is which, after all I’ve done up to this point……
Then, father raised his hand, urging me to calm down.