Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 620
◈ 620. [Side Story] The last festival (10)
“Let's compete. In this martial arts competition, properly.”
We, who were watching from hiding, were taken aback by the request of this simple-minded protagonist whose way of thinking is only through the sword..
“……Haha.”
Hecate then smiled.
“that's right. This is why I liked you.”
The two drivers, who were first and second in school during their school days, exchanged glances for a moment..
“A gaze that stares straight at a designated point without moving away... … . It was because of those eyes.”
Sat, it worked.?
Was it a comment that worked between articles? We all looked at Evangeline. Evangeline covered her face with her hands and was trembling..
“Wow. I almost fell too. I'm hitting on Uncle Lucas.?”
“…….”
It's difficult to understand the thinking of the vanguard knights.…….
Anyway, Hecate and Lucas continued their conversation..
“Even if the world changes and everything falls apart... … Yes, that is the same. Thanks, Lucas. I felt a little relieved.”
Lucas smiled silently, and Hecate nodded..
“Tomorrow, we will compete for the first time in a long time. I won't look at you.”
“It's a revenge match on graduation day. You have no idea how long I have waited for this day, Hecate. Let's show off how much we've grown, let's compete with all our might.”
Only then did the two drivers walk along the street with a lighter pace..
It was a difficult emotion to understand, but if it turned out well, it's okay.…….
chuck-.
It was then.
Suddenly, someone blocked the two knights. Surprised, everyone looked there..
Dressed in dark red armor, with long, braided black hair wrapped around her neck..
Dragon Lady. It was Dusk Bringer..
“joy…….”
She snorted and glared at the two knights in turn..
“Whether it’s a game or a competition, you’re only talking weakly..”
Lucas was embarrassed and took a step back, while Hecate quietly looked at Dusk Bringer with mixed emotions..
And Dusk Bringer passed between the two knights and strode toward me..
“grandee……?”
I gave up hiding and stood up from my awkward position to greet her. This was because the atmosphere at Dusk Bringer was unusual..
“I heard it from Traha, Ash..”
Showing its sharp teeth, Dusk Bringer chewed and spat it out..
“The emperor and the prince talked about the royal road together..”
“yes? no, yes…….”
“You couldn't answer right away, and you would have been lost in worry again..”
“Yes, that's right.”
The question the emperor asked me.
What should I do with the ‘darkness’ of the world I am trying to protect?.
The Emperor's sins, Dusk Bringer's ugly past, and Hecate, the shadow of the Empire itself.…….
And the darkness each of the countless people under my command embraces..
how do i embrace it.
Will we be able to embrace each other without turning away or turning our eyes away? and is it right.
What is my own way to protect humanity?.
The emperor poked that question at me, and I was still lost in thought..
And Dusk Bringer didn't seem to like that very much. That's why I came here in person.
“There is a martial arts competition going on here right now. And the operational authority and selection authority for the battle to subdue the black dragon are at stake in that martial arts competition. Even if it is located between festivals, it can be said to be a prelude to the battle to subdue the black dragon.!”
“…….”
“Even before the disaster that will destroy the world, are you still worrying about what makes you human? In the face of such a powerful enemy, why do you keep worrying so weak??”
She gritted her teeth and stood in front of me..
“Everyone loves that about you. But in this battle, that kind of mindset is unnecessary..”
“grandee…….”
“Since Traha seems to have given you his own correct answer, I will also tell you Gwain's own correct answer..”
Dusk Bringer's golden eyes seemed to be on fire..
“Think about such things after killing the enemy. Do it after all this war is over..”
“……!”
“What is the use of worrying about such things after failing to survive? No matter how much we protect humanity, what good is it if all our precious people die?!”
Dusk Bringer is one step closer.
Due to her terrifying momentum, the heroes under my command rushed in front of me and formed a protective formation in front of me..
Lucas and Hecate also stood behind Dusk Bringer as if surrounding him..
But Dusk Bringer only stared at me and chewed up and spat out..
“If only I could protect your flag, I would abandon my humanity and fall into the darkness. … … No, it's the opposite..”
The Dragon Lady declared.
“To protect your flag, I will advance into the darkness at the forefront.”
I opened my eyes wide..
“Grand Duke, no way…….”
“okay. I'm sure you thought the same thing for me too..”
Dusk Bringer's index finger pointed straight at me..
“If I were to take command, it would be Ash. I will exclude you from the battle to subdue the black dragon..”
“……!”
“Even in moments like these, you who worry about things like humanity and the royal road are an enemy that can never be defeated..”
Dusk Bringer slowly raised his small hand wrapped in a gauntlet upward.,
“Only those who can give up their humanity, who are willing to throw themselves into the darkness.…….”
He clenched his fists tightly..
“For the sake of the greater good, any evil can be entangled in their bodies, and for the sake of protecting you, I will select and take in only those asuras, rakshasas, and evil spirits who will do anything to protect you..”
“……!”
“Fortunately, there are many heroes with such dark talents on the front lines here..”
Dusk Bringer glanced behind himself..
Lucas, with his bright blue eyes flashing fiercely, had his hand on the handle of the sword at his waist..
And next to him, Hecate was also clutching the handle of the parasol... … He was shooting a bright red gaze towards Dusk Bringer..
A cruel smile crossed Dusk Bringer's lips as he looked at the two knights, whose peaceful atmosphere had disappeared..
Dusk Bringer then looked at Evangeline, Damian, and Junior, who were in battle stance, one by one..
“It's the innocence I must protect.”
Again, staring at me..
“This is the fate of Gwaine. It is the darkness sown by Gwain's ancestors, and it is a sin that Gwain must reap. So, there is no need for you to embrace it, and there is no need for you to worry about it for me..”
“grandee…….”
“Tomorrow, I go with all my heart. Gwain will take command of the battle to subdue the black dragon..”
Dusk Bringer jerked back. A dark red, almost black cloak hung on the back of her armor fluttered..
“If you don't have the courage to stop it even if it kills you, then get out of front of everyone..”
And Dusk Bringer walked languidly, passing between Lucas and Hecate..
“…….”
“…….”
Suddenly, the gazes of Dusk Bringer and Hecate became entangled for the last time..
Glory Knights Leader.
Demon of the Empire.
hemorrhage.
curse…….
The two people, who were intertwined with each other, did not say a word until the end..
Dusk Bringer has gone far away, disappearing to the other side of the city submerged between evening and night..
As I watched her back until the end, I muttered shakily..
“……You declared war with great pomp and went..”
Not only my main party and Glory Knights.
It was a declaration of war to all parties watching this place throughout the festival..
When Dusk Bringer disappeared, the air in the area became calm... … Gradually, the surrounding noise returned, and the street stalls regained their festive air, as if they had been frozen for some time..
People laughed and talked again as if nothing had happened, handed coins to the street vendor and bought something to eat..
The reason cold water is constantly being poured on this festival is because the world is about to fall..
However, the reason people are desperately trying to continue the festival again is because the world is about to fall..
“Everyone, don't have any bad feelings toward the Archduke. That person too… … Because you are that desperate.”
There is no fault on either side. Because it's not a matter of who is right and who is wrong.
Damien smiled and answered what I said..
“Because everyone knows. I heard that the Grand Duke cherishes the prince, so he does this..”
“…….”
yes, i know.
The more I know, the heavier it feels.
“Lucas, Hecate! Come on!”
I gestured to the two knights who hesitated, not knowing what to do in the awkward atmosphere..
“let's play together.”
Lucas came quickly to my call, but Hecate still hesitated..
Between stalls and stalls, in the shadows. Couldn't come out under the torches of the festival where we stand.
Then Evangeline approached Hecate with a very serious expression and stretched out her hand to shake her hand..
Come to think of it, this was the first time these two had greeted each other..
“Hello, Senior Hecate! I am the chief of class 375! The first student to graduate three years early in the history of the Academy! This is Evangeline Cross.!”
“…….”
Hecate looked at Evangeline in surprise for a moment..
Does Evangeline know? She said the reason she graduated early was so she could become Hecate's successor..
And that Hecate canceled the appointment..
Although they have never met each other, their fates have already crossed once..
“……Nice to meet you, Miss Evangeline..”
And, perhaps, we bury the truth that will never be revealed..
Hecate smiled vaguely and stretched out her hand to shake Evangeline's hand..
“369I'm Hecate White Blossom, a graduate..”
“Hehe, let's get along well with fellow senior comrades! Oh, and now that you're at Crossroads, there's one committee you need to join.…….”
Evangeline naturally led Hecate, chattering away..
Evangeline stands in the center, with Lucas and Hecate following on the left and right..
Looking at this heartwarming sight, Damian clapped as if he was somehow moved, and Junior had a somewhat complicated face..
And I, the one where Dusk Bringer disappeared… … I looked for the last time.
“…….”
grandee.
my dragon lady.
No matter what the outcome of the martial arts competition is... … I want to laugh and enjoy this festival with the Grand Duke..
I want you by the festival bonfire, not in the shadows.
Maybe it's our last festival together.
Because it might be the last festival in this world…….
“…….”
The words that could not be conveyed were wrapped around inside and eventually disappeared..
Behind Lucas, Evangeline, and Hecate ahead. I got between Damien and Junior and walked with my arm around them..
The second night of the fall festival was getting deeper..
***
3The first autumn festival has arrived.
The martial arts competition went smoothly. Because we have to finish the finals before tonight. The schedule is pretty tight..
So, our main party came out in the morning to play the game..
8The opponent in the semifinals is ‘New Outsiders’’.
4Representatives of different races - King Poseidon, Kuilan, Kelly Bey, Verdandi. And even Hannibal, the representative of the mixed race. A party of 5 like this.
How to deal with this mighty squad?
“Kkkkkkk! That's right, focus on targeting the weakest ones.!”
I was wagging my tongue wickedly… … I touched the flagpole to Hannibal's cheek as he was held in my arms..
As soon as the battle starts, I use the [Frontmost Flag]. After creating a magic wall to distract everyone, he succeeded in kidnapping Hannibal, who was at a loss..
“Come on, I don't want to see this poor boy being bullied, so surrender now! I believe in the recognition of tribal representatives.?”
I tickled Hannibal's side with the other hand that was not holding the flagpole. Hannibal laughed wildly and screamed for them to stop..
“…….”
“…….”
Not only the four representatives of this race, but even my party members were looking at me with a blank look..
Well, you bastards, this is the surest and fastest way to win without harming each other! They're so strong!
Don't talk nonsense, just declare surrender quickly.-!
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