Isekai GM 44. Victory Celebration
Good. It's done
Thank you so much
The final battle with Iro had ended, what did I do while waiting for the main
forces to arrive? Another field hospital, of course.
It couldn’t be helped. Thanks to the rampaging plant monsters and humanoids, the number of injured people was at least twice from Barry’s incident.
The Yggdrasil Church was completely unharmed, so I spent an entire day treating the wounded. And then it became 3 days, then became 4...... Anyway, some survivors came from medical backgrounds, so I could leave them to handle any patients with illness while I heal patients with physical injuries. It wasn’t like I could cure illness after all......
Good work out there, Masaki. Everything is finally done
Yeah. Good grief... This is just like the time with Barry, to think that they would hurt the people of their own country
Adelle brought me coffee and some words of encouragement. I had The Room temporarily opened, so we could easily replenish clean water and other beverages. I had to lock the beer server inside the inventory box. I couldn't have the priests eyeing on the beer server. I understand that they want to drink, but not now!
For now, I just finished handling the last patient. It was a simple case of a broken leg. It seemed that the alchemists were able to secure enough stock of potions and medicines that were mass-produced during the treatment, so they could easily handle more patients if more survivors showed up in the future.
The surviving citizens begged me to stay, but I must refuse. This empire once selfishly summoned me out of nowhere and tried to enslave me. I had no obligation to help this empire, but then again, I couldn't just brand everyone as evil just because they happened to live here. Also, my conscience wouldn’t let me leave so many injured civilians untreated.
I could at least give them a minimum amount of support. The rest could be left for the survivors.
Besides, there were other things that I needed to do.
The first was about Pavaria that Iro mentioned. I had to look into this matter. This Pavaria might be the person or organization that gave Barry and Iro their power.
At first, I thought it was the name of a place, so I asked the people who were born in this world, but Adelle, Prince Leon, and Nemea never heard about it. I had asked the surviving scholars about this, but none of them knew anything. Should I ask the demons too?
I also hadn’t heard about this empire’s Great Admiral who went missing.
Just where did he go that he must abandon a fleet that huge?
I took a sip of my coffee and took a breather. This bitterness tasted just right.
Is it about time for the main army to arrive?
Yes. Akiha had been watching from the top of the castle walls. She said she could see them marching towards our direction
I see. Then we can finally go home after joining the main army. Ahh... we can finally relax
I wonder about that
Eh? We still had more work?
We still need to receive our rewards. Then we need to make a formal proclamation for the people that the war is now over. After that would be a parade for victory celebration. Since Masaki took a very active role in this war, you can expect a proportional amount of rewards
[Honestly, I have no interest in those things......I'm just happy that I got a luxurious mansion to live in]
Masaki is very low-maintenance, anyway... With this much achievement, it wouldn’t be funny if you suddenly got promoted into an earl or marquis, you know? Probably with an even bigger territory
Didn’t that just mean I’d be the same rank as Earl Allan!? Also, there was a chance that I’d outrank him, are you kidding me!?
I don’t want to be put in a position that high......
Is it bad if I... umm... refuse?
Very. You literally ended a war that engulfed at least half of this whole continent. If someone with that much achievement only received a small amount of reward, it would definitely affect other people's rewards. You better give up and receive whatever they offer
They'll get even less, aren’t they? Things like these always come with their own share of troubles. I’d rather have less if I can. Anyway, can I at least choose my own territory?
Well, surely no one would object if you want to. But it would be better to choose somewhere that nobody owns. Is there somewhere you wanted?
Yeah. Wait a bit. I’ll show it on the map
I pulled out the map of this continent from my item box. I pointed on a place between the Kingdom and Raafu. Besides, I thought Adelle might like that place.
It’s around here. Is it okay if I choose this territory?
Eh!? Isn’t that place......
Can I?
It’s......You can. The noble who owned that place had died. It was... my father...
......Apparently, the land I chose once belonged to Adelle’s father.
Masaki, why do you want this land?
I will explain it honestly. You see, when I saw this area from the sky, I saw a hot spring. Even in Japan, I really liked hot springs, so I want to experience it even in this world. Also, this area is relatively close to the sea. I had heard that this area once belonged to Valentine Empire, so nobody probably owned it. I never thought it was once belonged to your father
I see. So it's just a coincidence......Even so, I’m so happy that you choose it. I never thought I could go back home again...
A tear flowed from her eyes. A knight or not, surely being able to go back to where you were once born and raised would make anyone happy. I gently wiped her tears with a handkerchief while also enjoying our rare somber moment together.
After she calmed down a bit. I then poured another coffee and gave it to her. There was some delicious food around us, but rather than drinking coffee alone, I'd prefer drinking it together with her. I also wanted to see Yoko soon.
Anyway, we still don’t know if we can get that territory, but assuming if we get it, I think I’d end up leaving most governing tasks to someone else. I uh... barely have any experience in territory management......Is that okay?
I’ve never played management tycoon games before. I could experiment and go with silly ridiculous management strategies if it was a game, but there was no way I could do that with an actual territory with actual humans. Human lives were not something to play with.
I think it should be okay. Not all nobles actually govern their territories themselves. Some people like Masaki had to throw all of their work to their employees
W-well I think that it's best to leave jobs to the professionals who can actually do the job. So what do you say?
Sure. You have a point. Some nobles hire people to run their government because they’re too lazy to do it themselves
Please forgive me!
I couldn’t deny it’s also half of my reason!
But honestly speaking, I also thought that it would be better to leave management to the professionals. Leaving an amateur to manage a land would only lead to a gigantic catastrophe.
[Then I better pass this to Prince Leon. He should then pass this to the King. After that, everything will go smoothly]
While you were at it, could you also tell him not to increase my nobility rank? Being a person of high position didn’t really suit me. After that, I didn’t want any political power. I’d like not to be used as a pawn for other people.
«Masaki-san. The main army has arrived. Jirou-san asked you to come and give a detailed report regarding the events. Also... Yoko-san REALLY wants to see you»
A message came from Akiha.
«Okay. I had finished treating the people here, so please tell him that I’m on my way»
«Sure. I’ll pass the message»
After I ended the communication line, I retold the message to Adelle.
The main army has arrived. Jirou wanted a full report from me. Also, Yoko seemed to be back on her feet. Let’s go see them
I also want to see Yoko after so long. Let’s go
I held Adelle’s hand and went to the hall where the commanders of the main army gathered. Yoko also came along with the main army, but when she saw me, she rushed in a straight line and hugged me.
Aaah......After so long... Masaki’s smell *SNIIIIIIIIIFFF*
She proceeded to rub her nose on me and inhaled deeply, right in front of Adelle no less. I could feel her heartbeat behind her voluptuous chest. I patted her soft head, but Adelle, probably feeling jealous, retorted instantly.
Yoko! You can’t do these things during daytime!
Ara, so I can’t do it during the day, Adelle? Then if I do it at night......
TT-that’s not the problem here! Anyway, please let him go!
Nooooo~! Lemme do it for another hour!
That’s way too long!!
Both of you, can we do this somewhere else! I could feel the jealousy from other people's gazes!
It hurt! Their gazes hurtl But what's with Yoko's super strong hold? She wouldn’t budge at all! In the end, she finally let me go after 10 whole minutes of shame.
A few days later, after assigning post-war duty for the generals and other civil servants, we made a triumphant return to the Saint Drag Kingdom for the first time in a long time.
Even considering Tatsuma’s status as a captive prisoner, no one could deny his contribution in saving the continent. With the help of the petition signed by the other captive prisoners, Tatsuma was released and assigned as one of my subordinates. Jirou probably pulled some strings to make this happen. Probably a consideration from a fellow countryman and a former rival.
Fuiria was still unconscious and continued to sleep in the royal palace. The royal healers diagnosed that it probably because part of her soul was corroded. There were currently no signs of her recovery.
Nemea first came to the Empire as a mercenary. Considering the current state of the Empire, he moved to Saint Drag Kingdom to live as an adventurer. Prince Leon offered to hire him as a soldier, but he politely refused.
I’m grateful to be personally recruited by the Prince himself. But because of my situation, I'm afraid I can't settle and serve under anyone for now. Currently, if I receive your invitation, it would surely cause troubles for the Kingdom in the future he explained.
At first, I worried about Fenn, the maid beastman girl that accompanied him. It would be dangerous for her to accompany Nemea during his adventure missions. After discussing it, we decided that Nemea could safely leave Fenn in our mansion while he worked on his missions. We owe him for helping us defeat Iro, so this was the least we could do. Besides, I was also curious about his fighting skills.
Akiha and Haruka had contributed a lot, so they were officially treated as my vassals. Prince Leon wanted to marry Haruka, but truthfully, no one knows about Haruka’s thoughts on the matter. It was like they were on parallel lines, walking together but never crossed each other. Even so, just being beside her already made the Prince happy.
Haruka decided to work for the Kingdom and was put in charge of agriculture.
Her cheat-like skills and knowledge really proved useful to grow fields around the Kingdom. Besides food crops, she said that she could also produce vanilla beans. If she succeeded, she would revolutionize the confectionary industry for the whole continent. I was looking forward to tasting vanilla ice cream again.
By the way, chocolate had been proved as a successful commodity in the Empire, so there was a high chance for import. Nothing short of amazing, if you asked me.
My reward for my contribution was a promotion from Baronet to Earl. Also, I received the previously-owned Bernstein territory and a large sum of money. It was said that the Kingdom and the alliance would send their best men to handle administrative office and local magistrates. Also, I had personally asked the prince to announce to the alliance that my position as a Hero didn’t come with political power. I saw some nobles already clicked their tongue. Thank goodness I had the prince announced it from the start.
The prince later told me that he managed to prevent me from being promoted to a Marquis. I really, really, thanked him from the bottom of my heart.
For taking down and capturing Dreadnought's robot, Yoko received the tri-dragon medal. Apparently, it was quite a high-ranking medal.
Later, we received a letter from Yoko’s homeland, Yamato Country. Its content was simply We’d like a granddaughter, please, so apparently, I already had their blessing to marry their daughter. I promised myself to visit there if I had the time.
With that, the award ceremony was over and the victory celebration began.
After becoming an Earl, there were still nobles and merchants offering their daughter despite me already having 2 fiancfes. Although, those who offered to work as my vassals had dropped significantly after Tatsuma became my vassal.
His intimidation factor was off the charts.
Meanwhile, people were flocking around Akiha.
Haruka? The prince already called dibs on her. Any sane person would realize that any attempt to approach her would end very badly. By the way, both of them had this kind of happy aura around them while drinking wine.
Masaki-saaaan!
Akiha ran towards the table where I currently ate. Looking behind her, there was a line of handsome nobles. Akiha currently didn’t wear her usual military uniform, but a dress made by one of the Kingdom’s top designers. Looking at her, her beauty could even rival the nobles themselves. But for me, I couldn’t see her more than a little sister.
Haah......I never thought dealing with people is even harder than fighting. I never had this much attention back in Japan. I don't know what to do with this many people
Yeah. I understand your feeling. You see, Akiha is the most beautiful woman in this room, after all. At least I think so. Perhaps those people chasing you are also thinking the same as I do
Eh? Re...really?
I'm not messing with you. For now, drink this and calm yourself. Also, this food tastes amazing
T-thank you. Masaki-san
The way she blushed looked very cute. Was this how it feels to have a little sister? I reflexively extended my hand and patted her head.
......Ey! Why are you suddenly patting my head!?
Ah. Sorry
If you’re going to do that at least tell me beforehand?
Ah, so it’s okay if I tell her beforehand?
Little sisters are complicated.
Apparently, the people were starting to dance.
That was my cue to escape.
I never danced before and I liked to keep it that way.
I escaped to the terrace when I saw the demons. It was easy to recognize them because of their small horns and sharp ears.
At the center was their general, Asta. Her hourglass figure illuminated by the moonlight really reminded me of a certain princess somewhere. Her beauty didn’t lose when compared to Adelle.
Oya, Masaki-dono. Not dancing, are we?
I'm not the type to dance. So I escape
Fufu... To think that the great hero Masaki-dono has a weakness
Of course I do. I’m not a super genius who can do anything and everything
I could do a lot of things, but not everything.
Then to defeat Masaki-dono, one could just simply ask him for a dance
PIease stop that. I'm serious
It’s a joke. Although, I won't deny that I’m very fond of you. Fufu
I already have fiancees. You better give up
That being the case, the kiss from that time was really delicious. May I have another?
Absolutely not!
What the hell was this person thinking?
No,this demon!
Was she a succubus?
Why was she so hell-bent on taking my lips!?
Adelle came over and sighed. She was wearing the gothic dress that I chose before. She looked so cute.
Masaki. So this is where you escaped to. Do you have a business with Asta- sama?
Of course. He’s having an affair with me
Eeeh!?
I’m not! Don’t put words into my mouth so carelessly!! So Adelle, why are you looking for me? Has something happened?
Ah so it’s not an affair. Thank goodness... Ah right! Today is a celebration, so I want to dance with Masaki... can I?
Adelle looked at me with her puppy eyes.
I could see her cleavage from this angle. How dangerous.
Where did she learn this technique?
......Fine. I guess it's better than being here. Sure. Let's go. Then Asta, see
you later
Good evening, Asta-sama
See you guys next time. Fufu... Please expect our next meeting
I will not!
Let's leave this place before Adelle got any more flustered. Even though I escaped again, it didn’t feel like I had won. I was out from the frying pan onto the dance floor!
It felt really awkward, but I could dance somewhat by following Adelle’s lead. And so, the night of victory celebration went by.
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