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Chapter 70: Entrance of the Heroes

~Second Prince Ruzark’s Perspective~

「Legenda, has [Star Supremacy] not arrived yet? The ceremony will begin in 10 minutes.」

「I apologize. I have not been able to get a hold of the whereabouts of [Star Supremacy] ever since they had the audience with Your Highness ten days ago. I don’t even know where they are or what they are doing currently.」

「I see… I don’t think it’s possible that he won’t come…」

I have also been working hard for the 10 days after the ranking battles ended. The nobles and slave traders who were involved in the kidnapping of demi-humans were identified and arrested in order to sort out the charges against Bride.

In addition, I advised His Majesty the King to condemn the nobles who were involved in the wrongdoings.

After that, I handled every other noble and placed new officials in the governing body.

As a result, the power of the First Prince Fernando was completely lost, and my faction began to bear the national affairs. But it’s still a work in progress.

Speaking of other things that have been decided, the 5 former members of [Daytona] were sentenced to life imprisonment, and the 4 noble houses of Bride, Darius, Meloria, and Elia were destroyed.

The slave traders and adventurers were sentenced to imprisonment and fines, and the nobles who received slush funds were demoted by two ranks, dismissed from their posts, and charged with a large fine.

Of course, there were a lot of objections from many people, but due to the level of Bride’s atrocities and the information provided by [Star Supremacy], who is now ranked number 1 in the clan ranking, I was able to force my way through everything.

Since I ordered the sentence on mic at the arena, public opinion was on my side, and that played a huge role as well.

I am truly grateful to Aun and the others. In less than a week, he not only helped me achieve what I had been unable to accomplish in years, but also saved the lives of His Majesty the King and myself.

Bride’s mind was broken and I was unable to find out what his true intentions were, but I managed to question the three other members of [Tempest Cloud] party.

The plan was for the demons to destroy the special barrier in the third battle of the finals, rush in and kill His Majesty the King and I who were watching from the guest of honor seat.

If that had happened, the title of Rank 1 one would no longer be needed. From then on, he would quit being an adventurer, prioritize getting involved in national affairs, and even control the first prince.

It seems that this plan has been carefully prepared over the course of eight years.

However, it is unknown when Bride first made contact with the demons. It seems that only Bride himself knows why the demons did not appear in the arena and what is the connection between himself and the demons.

However, I can imagine what the demons are aiming for. It is perhaps… the destruction of the Sphin continent where humans and demi-humans live.

According to a story passed down in the royal family, during the Human-Demon War 2000 years ago, the demons tried to plunder this rich land. Furthermore, after the Great War, it is said that they were driven to the Magic Continent, a land inhabited by extremely dangerous monsters…

Until now, the majority of scholars held the view that the demons were already extinct, but if the demons actually existed, they would have transformed into a race with great power in the last 2000 years.

In order to deal with this matter, we need cross-national cooperation and establish a cooperative system.

Six months from now, the “Conference of the Seven Nations of Sphin” will be held. It looks like this year is going to be rough.

And the subject of the birth of Arto Kingdom’s new Rank 1 clan will be brought up at that council.

This commemorative ceremony is an important event in that sense…

(So where and what is Aun doing right now!!)

「Your Highness, it’s about time. The people are waiting.」

「Understood. I will try to buy time somehow. As soon as [Star Supremacy] arrives, tell them to come right away. I am in charge of presenting the winning award this year. I am counting on you, Legenda.」

「Yes, sir.」

I stepped out onto the terrace. The live video was being played all over the city, such as public squares and arenas. The people are eagerly awaiting the appearance of the heroes.

(Aun, you owe me one…)

『My fellow citizens, I am the second prince, Ruzark Arto. This country is in a time of great change!

As I am sure you all know, at this year’s clan battle tournament, it was revealed that the Rank 1 clan until last year, Daytona, was connected to the demons.

Furthermore, in the final match, Bride Ishlova used the [Demonification] skill to transform into a demon-like figure, planting the seeds of fear in the hearts of the audience.

However! In response to that, General Aun stood up and defeated the demonized Bride!

The members, Kinu and Shinku, quickly noticed the appearance of the demons, withdrew from the match, and risked their lives to protect this city… this country!

If we do not call this clan “Heroes”, then I do not know who else we should call heroes!』

Loud cheers erupted from the streets of Alraine.

The spectators who actually watched the finals were able to see Aun’s gallant figure, the miracles he brought about, and his high charisma in the finals. As such, rumors spread throughout the last 10 days.

Alraine was different now than it was 10 days ago.

Those who despise them as “demi-humans or beastfolk” have come to be viewed with contempt by the public.

I wonder if Aun is watching this scene from somewhere…

Perhaps somewhere in this endless blue sky– Huh?

Something is flying towards the royal castle…

What is that? It’s really fast… T-That is…

B-Black… Dragon…!?

The dragon was at a distance where it can be clearly seen. The crowd was cheering loudly and were glued to the live video. As a result, only the soldiers around the castle walls were aware of the dragon.

(Should I call for evacuation… No, it’s already too late. Chaos will inevitably occur even if I try to lead them now.)

While I was greatly perplexed, the dragon reached the skies above the city and was still heading straight for the royal castle.

Now that it has gotten this close, I am sure everyone will notice it. The reason why chaos hasn’t broken out is because most of them are dumbfounded.

By the time I returned from my sea of thoughts, the dragon had landed on the highest spire of the royal castle.

And just as the dragon suddenly disappeared, five figures appeared.

However, the sun was positioned directly behind the spire, and it was so bright that it was difficult to see the figures clearly.

(That is…………)

Immediately after that, a flight-type image transmission magic tool captured their figure.

A group of five with their kimonos fluttering in the wind. Their appearance was magical and beautiful.

Standing on top of the spire, their appearance exuded the atmosphere of heroes in mythology.

(Fuh… that was a really flashy appearance, Aun… but your timing is perfect!)

『The name of that heroic clan is…【Star Supremacy】!』

On the screen of the magic tool, the 5 members of【Star Supremacy】stood majestically with the sun at their back.