Chapter 88 – Reina & Alicia: End of War Celebration Part 1
“Is it as expected? The true identity of Astraea’s upper ranks is a detached unit directly under the Knights of Light. They must have missed it because they were already moving separately when our capture operation was underway. I thought I had thoroughly cleaned up the area around the ruins, but I never thought they would track me down here.”
I looked down at the garden from the third floor window. The other members were quickly subdued, but it didn’t look as easy as Shine, who was Rayna’s adjutant. The battle between the two could not be seen well because of the sudden sniping, covered in dust.
However, it wouldn’t be much of a concern.
Reina is unlikely to lose, and even if she loses, she’s fine as long as she doesn’t lose unilaterally. Because the person who will finish it is prepared separately.
“From the perspective of that arrow, it looks like it was shot from the clock tower in the central square, right? At the same time, they destroyed the barrier’s magic stone and invaded. In addition to that, the sniping during the duel. Besides the intruders, it would be reasonable to assume that there are a few more gunners outside. Low?”
“Under. I will order the soldiers to form a siege around the mansion and the plaza and search it.”
“Be careful. They may not be like Reina or Shine, but they are also members of the Knights of Light. If necessary, even the executives of the special department can be pampered.”
Low silently bowed his head and disappeared into the darkness to do my bidding.
When he found out that there were irregulars left that could ruin his plan, the countermeasure against it was simple. The best asymmetric force we have is those heroes after all.
Therefore, it was decided that it would be best to finish the brainwashing quickly by advancing the brainwashing schedule, which was originally scheduled for dawn, by half a day.
“If the schedule had been carried out as usual, the brainwashing in the soul brainwashing room would have been going on by now. If so, it is highly likely that they would have been subdued on the spot, judging from the level of their armed forces, as well as revealing the secret of magical engineering brainwashing. But.”
Because the schedule was advanced, the brainwashing was already completed.
In the end, my choice was right.
99% brainwashing rate. His brainwashing was complete to the extent that he obediently obeyed orders to attack his subordinates.
Cooong.
Did it come to an end slowly?
I feel the building shaking slightly and look outside. Surprisingly, the winner of the duel was Shine Verdades. Reina was clumsily pinned to the wall.
“Hmm. Is it because of the modification? I guess I’ll have to find a way to control their heat when they go outside.”
I didn’t have to look any further, so I turned my back to the window. Shine won unexpectedly, but it was because she confirmed that her arms were bent strangely.
Post-processing is more important now.
Anyway, those 5 are women belonging to the Knights of Light. These aren’t essential pieces, but getting your hands on them now will make future planning much easier.
Kwa-ang!
I let out a triumphant laugh as I felt a stronger vibration ride up the wall.
“Be proud of yourself because you performed better than expected. Shine Verdades. However, Na Kain Vinland was just one step ahead. Kkeukkeuk, haha!”
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July 20, 1262 by the star light calendar.
The central square of Amaranth, the capital of the Principality of Vinland.
One month after Shine’s attack.
Buzz buzz.
There were so many people gathering and talking that they filled the large central plaza. Their faces were all full of excitement and joy.
This is because a ceremony to commemorate the armistice agreement between Astraea and Fenrir is being held in the neutral Duchy of Vinland.
The 3rd Astraea-Fenrir War, which plunged the western part of the continent into a crucible of war, will finally officially stop today.
Finally, the era of madness and violence is over, and peace comes, even for a moment.
With such expectations and hopes, not only the citizens of Amaranth, but also people from both Astraia and Fenrir gathered to watch the ceremony, and the plaza was full and crowded.
And the moment the two women appeared on the stage, nothing but cheers could be heard in the plaza. The women who stood on the podium in shining armor were heroes themselves.
“Dear people of Pandria!”
Reina raises her voice, and in an instant the whole plaza goes quiet.
“Decades have already passed since the conflict between Astraea and Fenrir after World War I. Slander, fight, steal, kill! How much blood has been shed, how many tears have you wet the earth!”
A powerful voice captivates the audience. Everyone focuses on her, as if they forgot she was breathing.
“This chain of violence, this history of endless confrontation! It could be Fenrir’s fault. Or maybe it’s Astraea’s responsibility! However, today me. Reina Astraea, acting King of Astraea, is not here to pass that judgment. I am.”
Reina paused there to look around the audience. Both Astraea and Fenrir. No one is arguing and listening to her.
“I am here to break the chains of hatred. Today, Astraea and Fenrir are not making a truce!”
The square is agitated by the sudden cease-fire declaration. Reina was not taken aback, as if she had expected such a reaction, and she sent her glance at Aricia. Then, a cry like a roar silenced the noisy plaza.
“Everybody quiet!!”
Aricia, who immediately attracted attention with her one-shot, took a step forward.
“Ah. What. This year, no. It’s not my taste to speak grandiosely like Sir Reina, but simply. I, Arisia Weinberg, acting King of Fenrir, agreed to the end of Fenrir and Astraea. More.”
The audience doubted their ears at the bombshell that Aricia lightly placed in her mouth as she scratched her head as if this place was awkward. Audience members’ nods turn to Reina to confirm her authenticity.
Reina closed and opened her eyes once, and she proudly declared.
“It is true. Alicia, Astraea, and Fenrir, I, and I have agreed to end the war for lasting peace in western Pandria. The bloody history ends today! Starting tomorrow, Astraea and Fenrir will work together to write a new history of hope!!”
The audience, who had been staring at Reina as if in awe, realized the meaning of the declaration they were making, and in an instant became agitated again.
“You children! So, the war ends today! Shout out if you understand what I mean!”
Oh oh oh oh oh-!!
Aaaaa!
As Aricia raises her right hand, she shouts, and cheers erupt like a dam bursting. Now fully enthusiastic, the people chant Fenrir and Astraea, embrace each other and share their joy.
At this moment, a new history of the continent began.
After the sudden declaration of an end to the war, the two heroes presented gifts to each other as a token of reconciliation.
Alicia put a ring with a crude Fenrir design on Reina’s finger.
Reina puts an earring with a blue sapphire on Aricia’s ear.
And then, the festival that would continue for the next three days and nights began. Confetti flutters all over the streets of Amaranth, and firecrackers explode. People ate and drank revelry with the thrill of being together at the historic site and hope for the future.
No one noticed that the two heroes had disappeared from sight in the crowded plaza.
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The night of July 20, 1262 by the star light calendar.
Valhalla House Underground Soul Brainwashing Room.
“How are you? Heroes. Have your memories come back now?”
I stopped briefly reciting the events of the past month, from the capture of the heroes to the declaration of an end to the war. Then, with a smile on his face, he slowly turned around.
There, two females with disbelief eyes were trembling.
“Nonsense… Naked apology? Then, could there be a confession…?! Ooh, ooh…!!”
Reina retched with a pale face.
“This bastard…!! Wow Cain Vinland!! What have you done to me?! Bo-bo-bo game?! There’s no way I would accept something so absurd!”
Aricia shouts with her ghostly face full of rage.
“Keukkeuk…!! Unfortunately, what you are thinking of now actually happened! It’s because we’ve returned all the memories we’ve been trying to forget until just now!”
“That, that…! Cain, you…!!”
“You trash bastard…!!”
The two heroes realize that my words are not a lie in the memories that gradually come to mind with each sense.
However, while their faces were distorted with anger and despair, the two stood still without even lifting a finger, as if they had no intention of moving.
“Whoops. Hero keuts. Why are you still? If you hate me, shouldn’t you come and grab me by the collar and slap me on the face? Or not-“
I approach women who don’t move slowly. Then, he went in between the females, put them on their shoulders, and rubbed their breasts over their uniforms.
“Huh…?!”
“Huh, huh…”
