Editing Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 5 Chapter 4 (section)

===Part 9===
 
After being knocked out by the hilt of Leon's sword, with great difficulty she managed to regain consciousness when--
 
As soon as Ousawa Miu identified where she was, her breath was immediately taken away.
 
And before her eyes stood an unimaginable person.
 
She was locked inside an isolation cell, both her hands were stretched out and chained to the wall as if she was a criminal about to be executed.
 
The women in front of her reached out her hand to touch Miu's cheek to confirm if she was awake.
 
"Ara...... looks like your waking up."
 
The woman said with an ice-cold smile.
 
"How can you be in...... here......"
 
Miu was at a loss, as she tried to ask her question. Standing there was Aleclasta's number 2.
 
The young Archbishop of the Church of Richard -- Miranda Quenty.  
 
What was this all about? Hasn't Aleclasta always adopted a neutral stance towards the war?
 
And yet Miranda was clearly standing there. Does that mean they are no longer remaining neutral?
 
...... This can't be because I got caught......?
 
Just thinking that sent chills down her spine. Akatsuki had sustained serious injuries, and she was taken hostage trying to buy some more time for him. In Aleclasta eyes the situation looked like it has shifted in Disdiya's favor, so they had no other option but to renounce their neutrality and join Disdiya's side. If that was the case, then Miu's action set in motion the downfall of Galivain. However -- it was at that time,
 
"Miranda-dono this should of been satisfactory to confirm the authenticity of the hostages, I presume."
 
A voice suddenly came from the other side of the iron bar window. On closer look it was from a Disdiya soldier, presumably was there to keep watch or something. There were two guards each standing on one side of the door to cell carrying weapons. One of them looked somewhat impatient,
 
"Were you able to believe it now? We have arrested Galious's daughter."
 
"Ah well, that is her. It was well worth the effort in convincing Your Majesty Baram."
 
Miranda said, and stepped away from Miu,
 
"Because of Forestnium's powerful barrier I initially struggled to believe that suddenly the Demon King's daughter was apprehend while the barrier was still in place. But...... it appears the news was true."
 
Miranda made a small laugh as she said,
 
"I wonder...... What kind of hand did Your Majesty Baram play?"
 
"That...... is not a question we know how to answer. If you want to know you will have to ask someone higher up, I'm sorry.-- Regardless, with this the war will end with our complete victory." (tl note - means they don't know anything, so ask someone who would)
 
Said a Disdiya soldier.
 
"From now on -- what does Aleclasta intend to do?"
 
"Well now, I wonder...... that's not a question I can answer."
 
Miranda while deepening the smile, she used their own words against them,
 
"If you want to know. I'm sorry your going to have to ask someone higher up."
 
"......!"
 
The only person above Miranda was Pope Volk. For a mere foot soldiers of Disdiya how could they ever consult with him face to face. Knowing they were being made fun of the soldiers depressingly sank into silence.
 
Over hearing their conversation Miu couldn't help thinking: they were already discussing how to handle things after the war.
 
Disdiya had disregarded the peace negotiations, and took it upon themselves to start the war. Aleclasta maintaining their neutral stance had always been troubling for them. The Church of Richard has a huge influence over their country, and depending on how Aleclasta acts the future of Disdiya could be greatly affected. Even the soldiers on the ground, who don't understand diplomatic struggle between the leaders of the two countries, could feel the uneasiness.
 
Miranda began to leisurely walk out of the dungeon cell as if laughing at the impatience of the two soldiers.
 
Then she stopped at the doorway to look back at Miu and softly spoke,
 
"It is disappointing...... that the future you wanted cannot be realized."
 
"............"
 
Miu bowed her head in silence, Miranda looked at her reaction and also kept silent. Then Miranda continued towards the exit without waiting for an answer.
 
"...... It's not over yet......"
 
No one heard her voice as Miu softly whispered.
 
It was still too early to give up. After all there was still -- Akatsuki.
 
However the tears running down her cheeks spoke otherwise.
 
She had become a hostage and could be killed at any time.
 
The future that herself and Akatsuki believed in had been rejected by Miranda.
 
And the cruel reality was Akatsuki wasn't there to wipe away her tears yet.
 
Her tears contain all sorts of feelings jumbled up -- but she remained resolute in her faith.
 
 
 
At that moment -- everything began to change.
 
 
 
-- And at present.
 
Miu had fallen into Disdiya's trap and taken hostage.
 
After hearing the news Listy sprang into action.
 
In addition, the last side was keeping ominously silent with some sort of sinister design.
 
Still, this war was beginning to move to a conclusion.
 
At that time......
 
A youth slowly opened his eyes.
 
"...... You were crying."
 
The youth muttered while staring at the ceiling. He seemed to have a dream, but couldn't remember what it was about. But the youth was sure of one thing -- somewhere there was girl he knew very well who was crying.
 
He couldn't let that girl continue to cry, so the youth raised himself up off the bed. The left side of chest felt a little itchy, then he noticed the piercing wound had already healed. It was impossible for Renkan keikikou to completely erase the wound. It must of been the work of recovery magic. Therefore, Ousawa Akatsuki floated a fearless smile, he seemed to understand what happened while he was comatose.
 
So he announced –-
 
 
 
"Well -- It's about time for me to make my move."

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