I Became the Tyrant of a Defense Game - Chapter 620
620. [Side Story] Last festival (10)
“Let’s compete. Properly in this martial arts competition.”
We were taken aback as we hid and watched at the request of this straightforward and simple protagonist whose way of thinking was only communicated through a sword.
“…haha.”
Hecate laughed.
“that’s right. That’s why I liked you.”
The two knights, who were senior and second in school days, exchanged glances for a moment.
“It was because of those eyes that gazed straight at the fixed point without stepping back.”
Did you vomit?
Was it a comment that worked between articles? We looked at Evangeline in unison. Evangeline covered her face with both hands and shivered.
“Wow. I was just about to pass. Do you play Uncle Lucas?”
“…”
It’s hard to understand the thoughts of the vanguard knights…
Anyway, Hecate and Lucas continued their conversation.
“Even if the world changes and everything collapses… yes, that is the same. thank you lucas I was a little relieved.”
Lucas smiled silently and Hecate nodded.
“I will fight tomorrow after a long time. I won’t look at you.”
“It’s a revenge match on graduation day. You don’t know how long I’ve been waiting for this day, Hecate. Let’s compete against each other to see how much we’ve grown.”
Only then did the two knights walk along the stall street with a much lighter pace.
It was a difficult sensibility to understand, but it’s okay if it worked out well anyway…
Chuck-.
It was then.
Suddenly, someone blocked the two knights in front. Surprised, everyone looked that way.
Dressed in dark red armor, her long black hair was braided around her neck.
dragon lady. It was Dusk Bringer.
“Hmph…”
She snorted and glared at the two knights in turn.
“It’s a match or a showdown, so you’re only talking about weakness.”
Lucas hesitated and backed away in embarrassment, and Hecate looked at Dusk Bringer with mixed feelings.
And Dusk Bringer passed between the two knights and strode towards me.
“grandee…?”
I gave up what I was hiding from and stood up from my seat to greet her. It was because Dusk Bringer’s atmosphere was unusual.
“I heard from Traha, Ash.”
Dusk Bringer chewed and spat, baring his sharp teeth.
“The emperor and the prince talked about the royal road.”
“yes? No yes…”
“You couldn’t answer right away and you must have been in trouble again.”
“That’s right.”
A question the Emperor threw to me.
What should I do with the ‘darkness’ of the world I want to protect?
Sins committed by the Emperor Dusk Bringer’s ugly past, Hecate, the shadow of the empire itself…
And the darkness of each of the countless people under my command.
How will I embrace it?
Will I be able to embrace her without looking away and without looking away? and is it right
What is my own way to protect humanity?
The emperor poked at me with that question, and I was still immersed in my thoughts.
And Dusk Bringer didn’t seem to like it very much. So he came directly.
“This place is currently undergoing a martial arts competition. And in that fighting tournament, the right to choose and the right to choose the black dragon subjugation was at stake. Even if it is between festivals, it can be said that it is a prelude to the black dragon subjugation!”
“…”
“Are you still thinking about what is human right before the catastrophe that will destroy the world? In the face of such a mighty enemy, why are you indulging in such weak worries?”
She gnashed her teeth and stood in front of me.
“Everyone loves you like that. But in this battle, that mindset is unnecessary.”
“Grand Duke…”
“It seems that Traha gave you his own correct answer, so I will also tell you his own correct answer.”
Dusk Bringer’s golden eyes seemed to be on fire.
“Think about that after you kill the enemy. What to do after all these wars are over.”
“…!”
“What is the use of worrying about that after failing to survive? No matter how much humanity is preserved, what is the use of it when all the precious people die!”
Dusk Bringer took a step closer.
At her terrifying momentum, the heroes under my command urgently rushed in front of me and formed formations to protect my front.
Lucas and Hecate also stood behind Dusk Bringer as if besieging them.
But Dusk Bringer only glared at me and chewed it up.
“If I can protect your flag, I will throw away my humanity and fall into darkness. … No, it’s the other way round.”
The Dragon Lady declared.
“To defend your banner, I will advance forward into the darkness at the forefront.”
I opened my eyes wide.
“The Grand Duke can’t believe it…”
“Yes. You guys must have thought the same for me.”
Dusk Bringer’s index finger pointed straight at me.
“If I had the right to command, I would be Ash. I will exclude you from the black dragon subjugation.”
“…!”
“Even at a moment like this, you, who are worried about humanity and the royal road, are enemies that can never be defeated.”
Dusk Bringer slowly lifted his small hand wrapped in a gauntlet and
clenched his fist,
“only willing to give up humanity and willingly plunge into the darkness…” .
“For the sake of a great cause, I will select and take only those sura, raksha, and demons who can entangle themselves in any ugliness and will do anything to protect you.”
“…!”
“Fortunately, there are a lot of heroes on the front line here who have a talent for such darkness.”
Dusk Bringer glanced behind him.
Lucas, his blue eyes flashing fiercely, had his hand on the handle of the sword at his waist.
And next to him, Hecate was also tightly gripping the handle of the parasol… shooting a red gaze at Dusk Bringer.
A bloody smile crossed the corners of Dusk Bringer’s mouth as he looked back at the two knights, whose peaceful atmosphere had disappeared.
Dusk Bringer followed by Evangeline, Damian, and Junior, who were in a fighting stance, and then looked over in turn.
“Innocence I must protect.”
stared at me again
“This is the destiny of winemakers. It is the darkness that Gwain’s ancestors sowed, and it is a sin that Gwain must reap. So there is no need for you to embrace, and there is no need for you to worry instead.”
“The Archduke…”
“Tomorrow I go with all my heart. Guwain will take over the command of the black dragon subjugation.”
Dusk Bringer jerked back. A dark red cloak that was close to black fluttered from the back of her armor.
“If you don’t have the courage to stop them even by killing them, get out of front of Gwain.”
And Dusk Bringer walked past Lucas and Hecate.
“….”
“….”
Suddenly, Dusk Bringer and Hecate’s gazes intertwined for the last time.
Leader of the Glory Knights.
evil spirits of the empire.
hemolysis.
The curse…
The two people, who had many things intertwined with each other, did not speak a word until the end.
The distant Dusk Bringer disappeared between evening and night to the other side of the submerged city.
Watching her back until the end, I muttered shyly.
“…He declared war with splendour.”
My Main Party and Glory Nights as well.
It was a declaration of war to all the parties that would be watching this place throughout the festival.
When Dusk Bringer disappeared, the air around the area calmed down… Gradually, the surrounding noise returned, and the streets of the stalls regained the air of a festival as if they had been frozen.
People laughed and chatted again as if nothing had happened, handed coins to the stalls, and bought something to eat.
The reason why this festival keeps pouring cold water is because the end of the world is ahead.
Nevertheless, the reason why people desperately try to continue the festival is also because the world is facing the end of the world.
“Everyone, don’t have bad feelings for the Grand Duke. Because that person… is that desperate.”
There is nothing wrong with either side. It’s not about who’s right or wrong.
To my words, Damian replied with a bashful smile.
“Not everyone. That the Grand Duke is like that because he values the prince.”
“…”
Yes, I know.
As far as I know, it feels heavy.
“Lucas Hecate! Come on!”
I gestured to the two knights who hesitated in the awkward air, not knowing what to do.
“let’s play together.”
Lucas quickly approached my call, but Hecate still hesitated.
In the shadows between stalls and stalls. We couldn’t come out under the torchlight of the festival where we stood.
Then Evangeline approached Hekate with a serious face and held out her hand to shake hands.
Come to think of it, this was the first time these two had met.
“Hello, Hecate-senpai! I’m the 375th chief! The first 3-year early graduate in academy history! This is Evangeline Cross!”
“…”
Hecate looked at Evangeline with a surprised face for a while.
Does Evangeline know? The reason he graduated early was to become Hecate’s successor.
And that the appointment was revoked by Hecate.
Although they have never met each other, their fates have already crossed once.
“…Nice to meet you, Miss Evangeline.”
And perhaps, bury the fact that will never be revealed.
Hecate smiled vaguely at her face and held out her hand to shake Evangeline’s hand.
“I’m Hecate White Blossom, a graduate of class 369.”
“Let’s get along well with senior comrades like hihi! Oh, and now that you’ve come to the Crossroads, there’s a Civil Rights Committee you need to join…”
Evangeline naturally led Hecate while chattering.
Evangeline stood in the middle, and Lucas and Hecate followed on the left and right.
Seeing this heartwarming sight, Damian clapped his hands in claps as if he was moved for some reason, and Junior had a somewhat complicated face.
And I looked towards where Dusk Bringer disappeared… one last time.
“…”
Archduke.
My Dragon Lady.
No matter what the outcome of the martial arts competition is… I want to laugh and enjoy this festival together with the Grand Duke.
I want you to be by the festival bonfire, not in the shadows.
Maybe it’s our last festival together.
It might be the last festival in this
world
.
Behind Lucas Evangeline Hecate in front. I got in between Damian and Junior, put a shoulder strap on both of them, and waddled around.
The second night of the Fall Festival was deepening.
***
The autumn festival on the 3rd day was bright.
The martial arts competition went poorly. I have to finish all the finals before tonight. The schedule is pretty tight.
So, our main party also came out to play from the morning.
The opponent in the quarterfinals is the ‘New Outsiders’.
Representatives of the 4 different races – King Poseidon Quylan Kellibey Verdandi. And even Hannibal, the representative of mixed races. A party of 5 like this.
How to deal with this formidable squad?
“Quack! That’s right, focus on the weakest one!”
I flicked my tongue wickedly… and put the flagstaff to the cheek of Hannibal, who was held in my arms.
As soon as the battle starts, I use the [Flag in the front]. After disturbing everyone’s eyes by raising the magic wall, he succeeded in abruptly kidnapping Hannibal, who was at a loss for what to do.
“Come on, if you don’t want to see this poor boy bullied, surrender! You believe in the recognition of the representatives of your tribe?”
I tickled Hannibal’s side with my other hand, which was not holding the flagstick. Hannibal laughed and screamed for him to stop.
“….”
“..”
Not only the 4 representatives of the different races, but even my party members were looking at my naive appearance with a blank stare.
Well, you bastards, this is the surest and fastest way to compete without harming each other! They are so strong!
Don’t talk nonsense, hurry up and declare surrender!