Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 4 Prologue
Prologue - The Thing That Signaled The End Of Peace
Part 1
Soft sunlight filtered in.
Sunlight spread its comfortable warmth, foretelling the coming of spring. Gentle wind blew into the room from a window which had been kicked open, dancing lightly on a white lace curtain.
To manage the returnees from the different worlds, a district and government with a special purpose were provided.
The sunny spring weather continued to spread on a huge man-made island that stood tall on what was once a landfill, part of the Tokyo Bay.
Still, despite the sunlight and good weather, an ominous feeling seemed to hang over the Ousawa residence.
The reason for such ominous silence was the thing standing down and a little in front of the house's front gate.[1]
...... Oh.
Ousawa Akatsuki sighed in his mind. Including her[2], Inside were the figures of four people in Akatsuki’s room.
This house belonged to Akatsuki and Miu.
Also, Miu's friends were there, Izumi Chikage and Doumoto Kuzuha.
“。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。”
Akatsuki sat down on the couch, and you could see a girl who sat next to him.
The name of that beautiful girl was Ousawa Miu. The name that actually belonged to Akatsuki’s little sister.
However—the girl over there now wasn’t actually Akatsuki’s little sister.
When Akatsuki was summoned to another world, Alayzard, after the painful end and defeat of the Demon King Garius, the Demon King committed his daughter into the hero’s care, right before his death.
Myuu[3], That was that girl's real name.
Even though the Demon King Garius was now dead and gone, the danger to his daughter remained, so Akatsuki brought her back to this world as his lost sister Miu. Then, with the name of his sister who was no longer with them, they started living together, going to the agency Babel, which was founded with the aim to control and train the boys and girls who returned from different worlds.
Yet, everything had not gone perfectly and so problems had arisen. One problem was that Myu began her relationship with the hero as the daughter of the demon king he killed. Her father's enemy had been Akatsuki. It was the source of a kind of a hatred that could never really be cured or forgiven.
While settling into that kind of life, both had a short time trying to learn to trust each other while living together. Then a pursuer was sent from Alayzard to kidnap Myuu.
The one who was sent was ironically trying to become the next hero of Alayzard, like Akatsuki, a human summoned from this world called Phil Burnet. The mortal combat that unfolded during the Ranking War established by the school 'JPN Babel' that Miu and Akatsuki attended was due to this Phil.
Phil had made a contract with a higher dimensional being, the evil dragon, Zahaku[4], though Akatsuki still defeated him. During the battle, Miu risked her own life so as not to involve their surroundings too much, having been brought back from the brink of despair by Akatsuki's strong persuasive skills. Finally, the level of trust between the two became something worth relying on.
Though on the other hand, the incident would have never occurred were it not for a certain secret of Miu's. People inside the school are faintly aware that Miu is hiding something.
Above all in the ranking tournament, Akatsuki and Miu's group with Chikage and Doumoto was embroiled in a war between Phil, also they know that Phil's goal was Miu, thus making it harder to conceal the secret longer.
The ranking tournament ended, and when they came back home. Akatsuki decides to let Miu choose.
Continue to hide your secret or tell those two the truth.
After a struggle, Miu decided to tell them her secret.
As a result Akatsuki sent a video message to Chikage and Doumoto, to confirmed their meanings.
-This matter should be keep quite, otherwise it will be life-threatening. Miu has a very big secret, if you really are interested, Miu herself will reveal it to you.-
"How does that sound?"
To Akatsuki's questions both Chikage and Doumoto answer the same.
"I want to hear."
Concise answer.
So the next day after noon, Chikage and Doumoto came to the Ousawa home.
- The above is the long and short history of entire matter.
Part 2
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Part 3
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Part 4
War should have ended.
Human and demons were at war for a long time in the alternative world of Alayzard.
A young man came from an alternative world has come to overthrown the Demon King, and put an end to the war.
The young man's name is Ousawa Akatsuki.
However, when Akatsuki arrived in Alayzard he wasn't powerful. Urging Akatsuki to become a powerful force in the eyes of the brave men, and then beat Galious who was strongest Demon King in the history, that is why Akatsuki was summoned. but at that point in time there already existed a hero.
The Knight who the leads the great nation against demons, Leon Esuperio.
Leon became the symbol of hope, however he met with an untimely death.
In order to protect Akatsuki, Leon used his own flesh and blood to resist the Maou Galious fierce blade. The Demon King took Akatsuki's only friend in this new world, right in front of him.
After that hope disappeared, even the grand city El Da was captured by the Demon King. The desperate Alayzard people, releasing there frustration they directed anger at the Akatsuki. Subjected to relentless slander and attacks from the people of Alayzard, Akatsuki chose to disappear, only in return got more severe criticism.
Everyone thought Akatsuki was a run away coward.
But Akatsuki did not run away.
He went alone to live in <God’s Interlayer> a place that only gods to occupy, risking his life at every turn until he finally learns how to manipulate his body's "Renkan Keikikou." After finishing his training, Akatsuki immediately went to participate in the battle to retake the seize city of El Da, not only to save the trapped and helpless Princess Listy, but even repels the demon army, He led the people's Liberation Army to final victory.
Run away coward, has become a great hero of Sylphid. Then a miracle happened.
After a lot of suffering, after overcoming many hardships, Akatsuki finally became a Hero in the hearts of everyone, but mourning the death of Leon, Leon Esuperio remained the "hero" for people who refuse to accept Akatsuki, let Akatsuki cast a 'rogue hero' stigma.
Akatsuki embraced the "rogue Hero" title, after a long battle, and finally successful overthrow the demon lord Galious, brought hope to the people of Alayzard for long-awaited peace.
- And rightly so.
"Akatsuki ......"
Alayzard Great nation of Sylphid youngest Queen, softly calling out a familiar name.
Listy El Da Sherfied - She traveled with Akatsuki, one of the heroes that was devoted to overthrow the demon lord Galious.
Even now, she still remembers the trip to overthrow the Demon Lord, Akatsuki frequently mention..
- After the overthrow of the Demon Lord, true peace can come Alayzard.
Akatsuki single-handedly defeated the Demon King Galious and became Hero in the minds of the people, but the force of the conspirators eager goals, so he was still a hated figure in a small proportion of residents in Sylphid.
Alone and burdened with everyone's reputation slander, Akatsuki quietly return to his world. Took everything away from the center of the storm, praise or blame, is the best choice.
Listy and past comrades Zechs and Lotier tried to stop Akatsuki, because they didn't want Akatsuki to disappear quietly.
However, Akatsuki's explanation has persuaded them, additionally requires the three to ask themselves, in the end exactly what must be done for Alayzard to have true peace, Akatsuki is also clear that he must return to his own world, to prevent certain people's ambitions. Akatsuki is very strong-willed, and no room for compromise, Listy just remained quite.
After watching Akatsuki return to his own world, Listy, also shouldered a mission after overthrowing the Demon King, this temporally peace must become true peace. Akatsuki was in particular concerned about the Demon King demise, and the relationship with the people of Alayzard between surviving Demons. If unable to make a friendly alliance, at least it should avoid unnecessary conflicts, otherwise war will inevitably break out to once again - Akatsuki frequently mention that while traveling with him.
Listy agreed with Akatsuki's views, but she is also very clear that the Alayzard people hold a deep seeded hatred towards Demons, in fact, Listy too. In a battle 5 years ago the Devil army captured the King, the people who heroically died in battle isn't only Leon, but also Listy's parents. Above all the Sylphid's King and princess of royal families were killed in this war. Listy can not forget those tragic memories, and other unforgivable atrocities of Demons.
However, Listy has become Sylphid's Queen, if the surviving Demons continued hold a deep seeded hatred, and even tried to go to war, is undoubtedly Sylphid soldiers will be on the front line. Wars are disputes between nations, of course, its Queen must shoulder the responsibility of the success or failure of a country. As Queen, for the sake of the well-being of all the people, must sometimes have to sacrifice themselves in exchange for peace. Nowadays Demon King Galious has passed away, fair to say that was between humans and demons should also put the period.
......But ......
Listy slowly raised her head, staring at the sight.
Numerous armed soldiers lined up, behind of Listy.
In the Middle is Sylphid Kingdom's army.
On the Right is Disdia militarist imperial army.
On the left is 阿列古拉斯达 religious army.
Based on military alliance agreement, the three armies together form the attacking formation.
The line of sight invariably falls on the direction the army is facing.
Thousands of miles of forest that stretches the national border line.
The other side of the forest, is the Demon country of 盖尔贝.
With the Demon King Galious death, 盖尔贝 is home to many surviving demons.
They hated the war, and lived a quiet and peaceful life in the forest.
- This is the outside of their imaginations.
However, the situation has changed.
Sylphid and Disdia surveillance forces deployed along the border, were routed overnight.
Enemy forces attacked the army camp in middle of the night. A narrowly escaped soldier's testimony and the conformation from the scene aftermath were proof. According to survivors they were attacked by demons.
"Ah...Her face does not look good."
Suddenly these words passed into her ear, Listy turned around and looked at the young man.
The sound comes from Sylphid kingdom General, Zechs Doltrake, who is staring at the forest.
"The Queen's face has a hesitate and uncertain expression will be heavy blow to the morale of the troops. How about this, I find several people to escort you to return to La Dia?"
Even in the face of the Queen of Sylphid, Zechs comments remain severe.
After all, the friendship between Listy and Zechs, has already gone beyond the relationship between the queen and generals.
In addition to Listy, there were other two people who traveled with Akatsuki to overthrow the Demon King.
One of them is a High Elf Loutier Trum. After overthrowing the Demon King, Loutier become a the fine commanding officer in Sylphid Kingdom, assists Listy in governing the entire kingdom.
The other person is the present Zechs.
After suffering many hardships together had already developed a firm friendship, being a general Zechs was nominally a subordinate of the Queen, but to Listy, Zechs is seen as irreplaceable comrade based on this friendship, Listy was fully aware that Zechs words stem from his care, and meant no harm.
So ......
"...... Sorry, I did not notice my expression, but I will change it so can I continue to stay here."
After being the sorry for showing her innermost feelings, Sylphid queen again with resolute eyes staring straight ahead.
Listy El Da Sherfied is very clear about what is going to happen here at the moment.
So Listy despite Zechs, Lotier and her guard's opposition, the Queens insisted on standing on the front line.
War.
Listy knew exactly.
The war between human and demon, will once again start soon.
They are unable to realize the aspirations of Akatsuki legacy.
Apart from war, there is no other option.
Since war is inevitable, whatever the outcome, she must witness the start and end of war with her own eyes.
The sun climbed high almost noon.
The Three-country coalition armies calmly started the attack.
Target is the resting place of demons - wandering-forest.
But.
This war has no Demon King.
This war has no Hero.
No Demon King and no hero, how can you draw a line?
Since then, I have been thinking in my heart.
In the end, where did I go wrong?
Translator's Notes and References
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