Is the Strongest in Another World a Hero? A Demon Lord? No! it's a Fairy ~desu! Chapter 83

TL:Yuki

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Eh, well today we came back to the capital of Galania after a long time. That's because Bellmour teleport stone glowed. When I teleported, I found Mondol eating breakfast in the conference room. It looks good so I transformed into a fairy and asked for some bread.

「So, what was the call for?」

「Um, about that, we would like to ask you what to do with the heroes soon」

Ahhh, so it was about the heroes. Now that I think about it, they've been in prison all this time. Six months have passed already, and I was wondering what have been going on since then?

「They currently living in a cabin. They still have their slave collars, and they were not allowed to go outside. Their combat abilities and skills have also been disabled. But they are still heroes. We can't just treat them in a really bad way……」

「I see………Hey, about those two, can you hand them over to me?」

「……What?」

Because of my sudden offer, Mondol was doubtful of my inquiry.

「Are you taking them to Ladaria? Why? 」

「Well, you see, there's a place that I would like to go to soon. Because of that, I will be leaving Ladaria for a while. It would probably take a few months for me to return. I won't know when the other heroes find out about that place. That's why I would like to use those two as bouncers in case something out of hand happened」

「You were saying that you would use them as bouncers, but will the beastmen accept that?」

「I could just hide their true identity and guarantee them a fake name. They will probably live a normal life, and it will be reassuring because they won't be able to do anything even if they try to rebel」

What about human rights? Well, I would be trouble offering them freedom if they were actual murderers or assassins. I won't deny them the chance if they ask for forgiveness. I will remove their collars once their rehabilitation finishes and after my return from our planned destination. In addition to that……

「I will show them directly, what they have supposedly taken away from those people. It's something that must be done」

Otherwise, those collars will be left stuck on their necks for the rest of their lives. Having that collar would degrade them to nothing. It would turn into something like a curse.

「Kuh…… Until when am I going to be trapped in a place like this」

「……As if I'd know」

It's been three months since Kousaka and Hino have been imprisoned in the castle jail. At first, because of the vigilance of the place, they were only able to move their neck and a few joints of their arms. They were under such treatment for about two weeks until Mondol ordered to allow them to have the freedom to move around.

Three months after, they understood that the title of Hero have been a much heavier responsibility than they have thought. Their weapons and equipment were also stripped away from them and are currently being kept inside the castle. At first they were relieved, but soon enough they understood that it was unlikely for them to leave a man and a woman sharing a room together.

「Having a good bed is already a salvation……」

「My body feels dull――wait」

After hearing the sound of footsteps, a knock on their door was heard. The two then faced each other.

「Isn't it a little too early for our meals to be served?」

「Did something happen? Did the other heroes started to move? 」

In the past three months, they were staying at a room in the castle. Only maids would usually come three times a day delivering their meals. There were also no other people who comes to visit them. That's why they suspected that there might have been some movements,

What appeared before them though was a girl whom they hated so much that they want her to be killed.

「You!!」

「Youuu!!」

「It's been a while. Ooops」

Kousaka immediately attempted to stab Aidle with a fork she was hiding. However, the effect of the slave collar prevented her from doing so.

She clenched her teeth and tried to force herself to continue, but she can't even move a millimeter. That's why can't do anything but give a Aidle a murderous glare.

「Well, I have expected something like this to happen」

「How dare you……leave us in a place like this after doing all of that」

Kousaka continued glaring at Aidle with blood-shot eyes. I aidle told her to calm down and put the fork away.

「I know. It was my bad. But you were trying to destroy this country. You even abducted my friends so I was really angry. But I want to end each other's hate this day. However, I can't remove those collars yet」

They know it. They were just doing it just for fun. They also didn't feel guilt or remorse……though in their minds, they were trying to deny it.

Until now, they probably lived thinking that this was like a 『Game World』. After all, they have always been the strongest group, until now. They probably think that the inhabitants of this world were all mobs, and only think of themselves as people. No other emotions are necessary. If someone is in their way, then all they have to do is crush it.

The same could be said for the dispatch. Asahina ordered them 『Everyone should more out to each country to do things their way. If you are able to reduce their national strength, then it would be fine to let them be after that』 and everyone followed this order.

The Martial Arts Tournament is 1 of those plans. That is until the irregular called Aidle appeared.

It's the first time they have been subjected to a storm of blames. They should have realize the sins that they have caused. After all, they have been ruining people's lives, hurting them with batting an eye, and doing sins that were worse than what they could probably imagine. And thinking that 『This is only a game』.

They realized this after being trapped in a dark prison. They realized just how stupid their actions were.

「……so, where are you going to take us」

「I'm going to take to the Beastman Kingdom」

「……Haaah? Ladaria is already gone」

「It has been rebuilt」

「「―――wha!?」」

「You must be surprised. However, that is the truth. That's currently my base, however I have to move away for a few months because of some errands I have to do. That's why I want you guys to be a bouncer for the time being. You will be paid of course, and you will also be allowed to live normally」

Letting them live in a country that they have once destroyed. Just thinking about is scary. Bit Aidle continued in order to give them a peace of mind.

The following conditions were given.

・Work mainly with the Guards as bouncers in the new kingdom of Ladaria.

・Living a normal life is allowed.

・The salary will be 20 silver coins per month.

・Combat will only be allowed when necessary to save the lives of the inhabitants or of the same equivalent.

・Helping in the suppression of quarrels. In case a Hero comes as an opponent, then the use of Holy Swords will be allowed.

・Holidays will be 2 days in a week.

「And so, what about our collars……」

Aidle then used 『Fairy Magic』to modify and hide their collars.

「And with this, no one else would be able to remove it other than me. It would be troublesome if you ask someone else to remove it for you after all」

The two didn't have a choice, they could only nod and accept the proposal……

Aidle then took them to King Mondol, who was waiting in the conference room. Upon entering the room, Magenta was also present. Aidle immediately approached her with a smiling face. There's nothing more lovely than beautiful women after all.

「Hello Magentsan. A Barrier? 」

「Ah……It's to prevent escape. It's ok for you to enter, and this is my job after all」

「Good work」

「So professional………」

Magenta gives her a 「Thank you」 after saying so. In reality, she is a really big fan of Aidle, so this encounter is making her really happy on the inside.

（Ahhh, Aidle-sama is so cute…… I want to take her home…）

But this side of her is never shown on the outside. Aidle then turns to Mondol.

「I will be taking the heroes then, they have accepted the offer」

「Ah……Hero-dono」

Mondol turns his face towards the heroes. There was no anger or hatred on his face. He then stood up and came before the heroes and told them with a gentle face.

「We are alive, and not just part of a game. This is what I want you both to remember……」

Both Kousaka and Hino faced down……and gave a small nod.

「Then we will be going. Do you have any message to be delivered? 」

「For Queen Forna……just tell her I have some people to nominate once more」

「Alright, see you again」

I grabbed the two and teleported at Forna's homemade teleportation gem. It seems like she was waitig at her audience chamber, and when I appeared, my face was planted in her stomach.

「Oops, I'm back」

「Welcome back Aidle……those people are the heroes, right?」

「I brought them as helpers and can work as soon as possible, though are you OK with that?」

「Yeah. I have already informed Ojas, he should be arriving soon」

The heroes who were forcefully teleported was still confused, because of the beastman girl right in front of them, and were furiously trembling after knowing that they were before the current Queen Forna. In addition to that, Kousaka,

「……Fo, the third Princess Forna…… and this place is… Ladaria Castle」

「Is this the real thing……」

「It's been a long time. Heroes…… *Tei」

A piece of bread was trown at Kousaka's face. It definitely didn't hurt. It wasn't supposed to hurt… and despite facing each other without expression, Kousaka's face distorted in a pained expression.

「I know that you all did that for everyone. Would you please pick that up?」

「……are you really sure that just doing this is enough?」

「Yes, for now. That will be it for the time being. For now, let's put that aside…… From here on, please take care of us」

She offers her a hand. However, Kousaka was unwilling to receive it.

「Right now is not a good time. Maybe when the collar is removed……」

「……Yes」

Then Ojas finally appeared. He bows lightly towards Aidle as they faced each other, and then kneeled in front of Forna.

（Seeing Ojas change like this is really strange……）

His boastfulness and arrogance completely disappeared, and he is now giving the impression of a warrior who is faithful to his duties. Everything is now done out of pure loyalty.

「Queen, did you need of my assistance?」

「Yes, these two are going to be part of the guards starting today. I'll leave the assignment of their dormitories to you. Are you okay with this though? 」

「……Human, what is your name?」

Being asked suddenly like this, the two were troubled. They were not yet able to think of an alternate name to use. When Ojas stares at them filled with suspicion, Aidle opens her speaks up. Go with the flow.

「The woman is Risaly, and the man is Blair. Please take care of them, Captain-san」

「Eh」

「You can't just」

「……Is that so. Well then, Risaly and Blair. Let me guide you to your dorms. Please follow me」

「Oi, what's your reply!!!」

「「Ye, yes!!」」

The two followed Ojas quietly. When the two was left behind, Forna was suddenly hugged.

「Eh, Aidle?」

「That was amazing Forna……」

「…That's not really」

Aidle acknowledged Forna as a true Ruler. Kousaka was supposedly the one who killed her sister, which was transformed into a demon, and it was right in front of her. If that was really what happened, it won't be a surprise if she cursed or hit them to return the pain. However, she endured and suppressed her feelings. It was an 8 year old girl, who is patient enough to suppress her feelings without even shedding a tear.

At the time that Aidle suggested for the heroes to become guards, she told Aidle a story about her sister. Then Forna still listened to her suggestion and accepted the offer.

She understands that the incident couldn't be helped. And that the chain of suffering should end.

「Those people were 『Ordinary People Forced into This world』. Because of that, they probably couldn't accept the reality of this world and thought that it was a『Game』 like that battle board game. Both those two and other heroes probably believed that they were the players of this game. That was in order to fight the demon king……and they were able to do so because they thinking that this was only a 『Game』. They were able to erase their guilt and fear because of that. Ethics and morality won't also matter」

「But, they were not able to think about what to do next after the match, and the people that remained as a result of that」, Forna continues while looking dignified.

「We can start over again. We could definitely do it. I know that what the heroes did was really terrible, however it's not impossible to reconcile after that. After all, even after that, we continued to live…we could still understand each other…」

「But you know…… you can also cry if you are just in front of your friends……After all, Forna is also a person」

「……Un」

When I lend my chest to her, only her sobbing echoed throughout the room……

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「And so, today, our body pillow will be Forna」

「Good night Forna～Aidle～♪」

「Un, go, good night……though I'm really getting nervous about this…」

（Hmmm, precious）A recording crystal was activated.

Chapter end