69 – before and after (3)
“I chose a few elves because I was worried that I might not leave the important matter with which the fate of mankind depends only on you and say I don’t know.”
Tranuil, who was sitting in his office, pointed to Rayna and two of her men.
“Raina is my daughter. During the trip, leave all financial parts to Raina.”
“Thank you for caring about me in many ways.”
“Are you old friends with Reina?”
“Yes, he guided me to see the elder yesterday.”
When Maru looked back at Reina, she, with her pointed ears, expressed her strong determination.
“I will diligently support you in terms of sleeping, eating, purchasing goods, and more. Please do your best to carry Green Diamond.”
So three elves joined the party.
“This is the bread I made. It stays fresh longer than regular bread, so eat it when you’re hungry.”
Glomadina handed over an envelope containing round bread.
“This is my mother’s favorite bread.”
“Oh yeah? I will enjoy this food.”
Maru smiled brightly as he accepted the bread bag.
I liked that she treated him like a son.
“Then I will go.”
“The future of mankind depends on you. Give me a little more strength.”
“I hope you have a safe trip.”
Maru left the office with his colleagues.
He went straight to the warp gate.
***
When Maru left, Tranuil took a fragrant leaf called Zenzen in his mouth.
Deep inhalation had the effect of relaxing the mind.
“I still can’t believe that the Demon King is gone.”
“So do i.”
Glomadina smiled and looked out the window.
“Sometimes the things in the world are over so simply that it is futile compared to the time we waited for.”
“It’s amazing that that principle applies to the Demon King as well.”
Tranuil thought for a moment before opening his mouth.
“The other day we saw the last night of an era covered in darkness. Now is the time to prepare for a new era. A lot of things will change.”
“There must be more work to do than now.”
“As the blocked roads are opened, exchanges will become more active. In addition, the frontier wars of each country will intensify.”
A knock was heard.
“Come in.”
The door opened and an elf man entered.
“Elder. We have restored the functionality of broken communications.”
“Oh, you fixed it quickly. Good job.”
Tranuil looked back at Glomadina with delight.
“I need to immediately tell the world that I have defeated the demon king.”
“This is the right decision.”
“okay. It is better to tell the good news quickly.”
He immediately rose from his seat and headed to a room with a crystal ball that could communicate with some kingdoms around the world.
He started his speech by raising his voice in front of a large crystal ball with a diameter of 1 meter.
“everyone! I am Elder Tranuil, who leads the Narun people in the western part of the Elam continent. It is a very honorable and meaningful thing to announce the good news to you today. Then, without wasting time, I will tell you right away. The sixth hero, Sir Hanmaru, defeated the Demon King with dazzling power! In this way, our humanity will move forward… ”
While Tranuil officially declared the death of the demon king, a flock of hundreds of pigeons flew over Narundra with a note containing the news of the defeat of the demon king hanging from a bridge.
Pigeons flew everywhere.
Then, from the place they arrived, new pigeons or crows were launched, and the news of the demon king’s defeat spread widely throughout the world over several days.
South River Continent.
The saintess, who is called a hero, was genuinely happy after hearing the news with her colleagues.
“Thank you, God. Thank you for returning peace. Thank you very much.”
continent of Lemuria.
Another brave archer smiled broadly.
“Then you are saying that the castle is empty? Guys, do you want to go rob an empty house?”
“There must be a lot of gold and silver treasures, right?”
“Then I agree!”
“I agree!”
“Aren’t your twins going?”
“Go.”
“Go.”
“Let’s see. Where was the location of the castle of demons… ”
Winterland Continent.
Upon hearing the news on the battlefield in a blizzard, the Tribal Alliance shouted vigorously.
“The demon king is dead!”
“The Demon King is over! You guys are done too!”
“Gong-go-oh-oh-oh! I’m sorry!”
As their attacks intensified, the demons who were numerically superior began to be greatly pushed back.
Corey Continent.
At the bar, prisoners chatted.
“The sixth hero must have appeared. That’s surprising, too, but they even defeated the Demon King.”
“You look very strong, don’t you?”
“Which race are you from? Did you come from the human side again?”
“Since the elves living in the Elam continent informed the world first, isn’t it a warrior born from the elves?”
“There is already one elven hero. saintess.”
“That’s right. There are only three humans. God is so unfair. Let’s drive the hero only to humans and elves, is this it?”
“It’s discrimination, it’s discrimination. Please grant protection to those with tails too!”
Lu continent.
leisurely afternoon.
Lloris, who was at the temple, was shocked to hear the news that the Demon King had been defeated.
“I can’t believe that Mr. Maru fought against the demon king and won. Oh oh… How strong have you become?”
Curious about the details, he quickly began writing a letter to Maru.
continent of Avalomia.
The Raiskan Daria Empire dominates the entire continent.
The people were abuzz with the story of the prince.
“Alexandro said he defeated the demon king!”
“As expected, you are brave and fearless just like your mother. The Emperor must be very proud!”
“Now that your wish has been granted, do you want to come back?”
Queen Alexandria sighed as she touched the gift she was going to give to Maru.
“My love for you is endless, but it hurts my heart to go around like that alone. Think of your mother, who goes in and out of the castle, thinking she will come back today.”
Elam continent.
Narundra.
The king and queen were surrounded by heads of state and were receiving congratulations.
“You have a great person as your son-in-law. I envy you.”
“I am envious of the Raiskan Daria Empire and soon becoming a son-in-law, but it is very surprising that the son-in-law even defeated the demon king. Congratulations.”
“Chuck. Even if I don’t have a son’s suit, I do have a son-in-law’s suit.”
The hero, Harfeo, was eating at a restaurant with his colleagues.
Hearing the news, he clicked his tongue in regret.
“To think that there was a Demon King not too far from where I fought… I could have put a spoon on it, but it’s a waste. But who is the warrior named Maru? I’ve never seen one.”
When Maru and the Demon King fight, Laura runs away in confusion.
She was drinking the blood of the adventurers who were camping in the woods after killing them.
“Greendia, Greendia… ”
Her eyes glowed yellow, baring sharp fangs.
They were father and daughter with the demon king, but there was no affection.
The demon king had over a hundred daughters.
I grew up like everyone else, so I can’t have affection.
She didn’t think about revenge and was only thinking about taking over Greendia.
So, the first step is to restore strength.
“Aaah… !”
She ducked her head again and thrust her fangs into the dead man’s neck.
***
The way to say goodbye to Tranuil and Glomadina and head to the building with the warp gate.
We were walking together.
The two elves, Reina and Elf, felt something uncomfortable about Maru’s party atmosphere.
Kiera alone in the middle.
At the front, Lucy and Natalie were following close behind on the floor.
When Kiera tried to approach Maru, they immediately blocked them with their bodies and cut them off like a knife.
“go away. Maru doesn’t talk to you.”
“Don’t come! You traitor! Kyaaak, kyaa!”
“… … ”
Keira just withdraws with a calm look.
Then I saw the opportunity and approached again.
Again Lucy and Natalie block the road.
“Don’t make Maru tired.”
“Do you really want to search?”
“… … ”
This situation was repeated infinitely.
Maru, who watched the scene, was deeply troubled.
‘By bullying someone at a party, you’re doing the same thing I did before. Even if I want to tell him not to do it, since the opponent is Kiera, whoa… I don’t know what to do.’
But in the end it had to dry.
I have no choice but to talk to Keira and make it clear that I am rejecting it.
I really don’t see anyone being harmed as a group within a party.
“Lucy, Natalie. stop now Let Keira do whatever she does.”
“I don’t know what that bitch is going to do. Dangerous.”
“Floor! Think of what happened to the traitor! Never show weakness!”
“… Excuse me.”
A passer-by suddenly interrupted the conversation.
When I turned around, it was a woman wearing a white robe.
He was wearing a hood that covered his face.
“Can I speak to the man?”
Kiera drew her sword and walked forward.
she asked coldly.
“Who are you?”
“You don’t step out.”
Maru looked at the suspicious woman with her back to her, who uselessly took out the sword.
“Who are you?”
“I am Hergantia, the goddess of swords.”
“goddess… ?”
The woman peeked up the hood.
The skin on her face was dazzlingly white, and even her eyes, which should have been black, blue, or green, were white.
Even his hair color was white.
Only the body type was human, but it seemed like a completely different species.
“I came to say thank you for defeating the Demon King. Can we talk for a minute?”
“Yes, it is possible. But you can thank me.”
It was then.
Maru’s ear suddenly heard the voice of God.
– take her
The woman’s voice was heard again.
– never let go
A revelation from God that I received after many years.
‘What are you saying when you show up out of nowhere? Do you want to have it?’
How are you going to take this woman with you?
I thought he was making me do useless things, but if I ignored God’s revelation, he would get angry again, and that was also difficult.
“Let’s go over there and talk just the two of us.”
Maru took her, who claimed to be a goddess, and moved.