I Became the Hero Who Banished the Protagonist chapter 37

37. Festivals and Omens (2)

37. Festivals and Omens (2)

People formed a circle and were dancing under a cross-shaped pillar. The pillars were green, covered all over with leaves, vines, and flowers. At the top of the cross section, there was a string that stretched like a suspension bridge with both arms of the cross, and a round corolla hung below it. I turned my head, frowning at the light from the sun hanging on the edge of the pillar.

“So, why is it called the Pillar of May?”

I asked Georg, who was sitting cross-legged next to me. Georg was laughing with satisfaction as he tasted the ale he had secretly bought from somewhere with his tenacity. He sighed, put the wooden cup down on the grass, wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, and answered my question.

“Originally, the custom of erecting that pillar was Evernode… They say it started in the northern and southern regions. There, he set up a pillar for the spring flower festival held in May, so it seems that it is called the Pillar of May. Even though the summer solstice festival in Evernode has become much more famous now.”

I don’t know anything. I nodded lightly and turned my head to my left. Marianne, wearing a crown instead of a nun’s hat on her head, felt my gaze and turned her eyes back to me. Her silver hair, with a corolla instead of a nun’s hat, was shining from the summer solstice.

“… It’s stupid to even ask such a thing, but is it okay if I don’t go and dance?”

“Yeah. I will just watch.”

Marianne nodded. She glanced at the holy sword on my left waist and the garland hanging from the hilt, then looked again at the pillar of May. I saw Daphne, her pink hair fluttering in circles. Karin was also seen holding Daphne’s hand and dancing with her.

It was fortunate that Daphne was a child-loving personality. Marianne seemed like the child would do well, but had no talent for taking care of it, and Georg seemed like neither. I’m glad it doesn’t ring. Well, it’s out of the question that Daphne is monopolizing Karin with no time for me to deal with.

“Did you find out what you asked me before?”

Suddenly, Marianne asked. If you’ve asked her before, you’re probably referring to what happened when you were on the night watch. I couldn’t shake my head or nod. It’s because I only got clues too vaguely to say that I just figured it out.

“Okay. At least, I know it’s a sensation that can’t be explained in words.”

A petal flew in front of my eyes. I raised one finger and swung it at the petals like a sword. The petals seemed to stay at my fingertips for a while, then flew away again into the sky.

“But the more I know, the more I feel like I don’t know. It’s not an onion, if you peel one, a new skin comes out, and if you peel that one, a harder skin comes out.”

Both in the royal capital and in Evernode, I would occasionally visit the library and rummage through swordsmanship books. From how to take the most basic radix ceremony to complex inspection and noble martial arts. Using the warrior’s authority, he also learned about a fairly famous and secret sword method, but he didn’t realize much. Just that it was a good reference.

“That’s what it’s like to use a sword, Illroy. Not just the sword, but every warrior in the world must be thinking that way.”

Georg, who had been quietly listening to the story, opened his mouth.

“Even if it is an easy and simple weapon to use, like the mace or the morning star that I use, no one will be able to boast that they handle it perfectly. How much more difficult to use weapons like swords and spears?”

Georg let out a long sigh and enjoyed the drink. What that guy said must have been the right thing, but since he was saying that with an ale in one hand, he was just an old man giving instructions. The strange visual of the corolla still on her head was a bonus.

“If you can get a clue like that, I think you have passed the biggest barrier.”

Marianne opened her mouth again.

“Eventually, that clue will gradually tear down the wall, like a small hole in a dam.”

“I think you’ll understand if you become a little clearer. I still really feel like I have my feet in the doorway.”

When I didn’t know, it was vague, but it was frustrating when I started to see vaguely.

“It is a process that many swordsmen or spearmen go through more than once. If you overcome that, the world you see while holding the sword will change.”

Georg spoke as if he had been through it all. Well, since he’s the captain of the knights, basically what he’s saying is mostly correct.

“By the way, why are you seeking new changes when you have been fighting well so far?”

Georg asked curiously. I frowned at such Georg.

“It is not natural. It’s because it’s still not enough to defeat disaster.”

“… yes. There is no guarantee that you will be as lucky as the Kraken in this battle.”

Coudantang.

The formation that had circled under the columns collapsed. Those who fell laughed and got out of the ranks, and those who remained formed a circle again and started preparing to turn. Daphne and Karin were still holding out well in the ranks.

“You have changed, Illroy.”

said Georg. Georg must have run out of wine, shaking the wooden cup and placing it on the grass with a click.

“That bubbly personality remains the same, but a little more… What shall I say?”

Georg frowned.

“Should I say that I became like a human?”

“You speak as if you weren’t quite human before.”

“I don’t know. Because you’ve always been hostile to anyone except Isis, and you’ve been silent. I won’t ask why that was then. Why did you change?”

If you ask me, how should I answer? I sulkingly ruined my expression.

“I don’t know. After defeating the third calamity, maybe something changed when I thought I would let them go. Maybe it’s because I feel like ‘this can’t be done’.”

“… yes. It was a risky choice, but it was. I never dreamed that you would send all three party members out. I didn’t even know you would let Nella, who seemed to be on your side, go.”

I narrowed my eyes.

“Anyway, the existing party members weren’t chosen by me. I received instructions and recommendations for this and that and put them in our party. Including you.”

“Yeah, I thought I’d be sent out after the purge, but it’s amazing that I’m still intact.”

I shrugged. What is the reason for sending Georg out? Even in the original work, he was an honest guy who remained in the warrior’s party until the end even after going through so many things.

“You were neutral until the end. In my quarrel with Arjen.”

“… .”

Georg nodded wordlessly and slumped back. It seemed like a good night’s sleep. While spinning under the pillar, Daphne stumbled and fell, and Karin, who was holding Daphne’s hand, fell on top of Daphne. Daphne brushed off the grass and dirt from her clothes and Karin’s clothes, and came over to us where we were sitting.

“OMG. That’s a lot of fun.”

Daphne, whose hair was also covered with grass, said with a smile. It was an innocent look. I remember when I was at a mercenary party in the original work, it wasn’t such a bright atmosphere. This must be close to your original personality.

“He seemed to be enjoying himself.”

“Except for being dizzy from spinning around so much. Do you think it’s not worth your age?”

I sighed and looked at Daphne.

“How old are you, are you saying that?”

“Twenty-three. Come to think of it, I didn’t even know the age of our party members yet.”

Georg slightly turned his face to look at Daphne.

“I am thirty-three. It’s when I’m in the middle of the day.”

“Presbyopia.”

“This bastard.”

I turned my head away from the frowning Georg and looked at Marianne.

“I am… I am twenty-two.”

twenty two. I was younger than I thought. I thought she was older than Daphne, but surprisingly she was a year younger. So, I’m not saying my face is presbyopia like Georg’s, but the atmosphere it gives off is more mature… . Excuse me if you think like this.

“[Excuse me, of course. You should learn more about manners.]”

The Holy Sword spoke. I had to hold back the desire to ask the age of the holy sword.

“[…] I guess I just talked to you.]”

The holy sword was half depressed, and spoke in a half pouting voice. … Just because you don’t want to think doesn’t mean you can’t. Just like when I was told not to think of an elephant, I had no choice but to think of an elephant. I’m sorry, Holy Sword. Then, Daphne lowered her head slightly and looked at me.

“What about Illroy?”

my age? No, I don’t know how old you are. In the original story, Isis is 20 years old and Arjen is 29 years old. what to do I really don’t know. In the original story, there was almost no story about Illroy. Georg was also looking at me curiously from the side. don’t you know

“Twenty-seven.”

I blurted out the age I inferred from my appearance in the mirror. Am I right? First of all, I don’t think he was over 30, and he looked a bit old to say he was in his early 20s.

“Twenty-seven… I see.”

Daphne, who nodded, staggered and sat between Georg and me with Karin. I tidied up the blades of grass that were clinging to Karin’s hair.

Karin quietly closed her eyes and waited for me to remove the blades of grass, then suddenly opened her eyes as if she came to her senses, and inhaled. Then, avoiding my hand, he started brushing his hair on his own. grunt Did you hate my hands that much?

“… You want to look like an adult.”

Daphne whispered softly. I raised my eyebrows and looked at Daphne. Daphne smiled softly and patted Karin’s hair.

“I know.”

“In the village where I stayed before coming to the capital, I took care of the children a lot. I had younger siblings, and I was the eldest among the children in the village, so there were others like the captain.”

Saying that, Daphne removed the leaves from her pigtails that Karin hadn’t been able to brush off. After tidying up, Karin quickly shook off her dizziness and sat upright, befitting a child.

“You can lie down some more.”

Karin shook her head.

“The Iron-Blooded Princess has to overcome such dizziness quickly.”

Karin’s expression when she said that was determined for a nine-year-old. I lowered my head and tried to make eye contact with Karin.

“Why do you want to be the Iron-Blooded Princess?”

“Because Iron Blood is strong.”

Karin poked out her mouth as she said that. I smiled bitterly and nodded.

“Why do you want to be strong?”

“… I want to become stronger and help my older brother and my father like a warrior. But he’s strong, so he won’t need my help.”

Karin lowered her head.

“It would be nice if I could become like the hero.”

“It’s okay if you’re not strong yet.”

I said that and stroked Karin’s black hair.

“Because you have to be strong until you need help. Karin doesn’t need to be impatient. And, the most important thing for Sangvis is,”

I looked at my chest. Karin followed me and placed her hand over my heart.

“here.”

“mind?”

“Yeah. mind. As long as you are strong here, you can do anything.”

Iron Blood. I didn’t want to laugh at her yet. In the end, how Karin will grow will depend on what I tell her now. Laughing at my childhood dreams was something I never wanted to do.

Karin nodded blankly, and I smiled and stroked her hair. Bright laughter continued to be heard around, and the sun on the longest day of summer gently wrapped around the people. Suddenly, drowsiness came over me. Georg was already asleep, and Marianne lay down next to her with her eyes closed. Daphne also rubbed her eyes tiredly. Karin was already lying next to Daphne.

Shall I take a nap for a while?

It was when I was touching the ground to choose where to lie down.

thud.

Change came suddenly, then.

With my drowsiness completely gone, I jumped up from my seat and turned my eyes to the outer wall of Evernode.

“Illroy?”

Daphne’s voice. And,

Hard.

Minutely, the ground began to shake. The people who were immersed in the festival began to look around in confusion.

“Is it an earthquake?”

“Suddenly the ground shook… .”

“[Illoi.]”

Voice of the Holy Sword. My senses flinched. I could tell without her having to tell me.

Beyond the mountains, beyond the deepest valleys, in the middle of the world’s most desolate land,

Something started to move.

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  1. Extra says:

    Oh damn. Here we go

  2. huehue huehue says:

    Oh man, he’s not ready yet

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