Peace Hunter

"In short, Rid will be targeted by the entire Sancta Lux central church and the Holy Kingdom itself," said Miss Karina.

Queen Kayana fell silent after hearing Miss Karina's explanation. She seemed to be contemplating something.

"It seems best not to ask Rid to heal those affected by ~Dark Magic~, Your Majesty. If what the academy principal says is true, it will certainly be very troublesome for Rid in the future. It will be impossible for Rid to handle this if he has to deal with the Sancta Lux central church and the Holy Kingdom," said Commander Asier.

"That's right, Your Majesty," said Commander Oliver.

Queen Kayana remained silent, contemplating something.

"Of course, what I explained earlier were only possibilities that would occur if information about Rid being able to heal wounds caused by ~Dark Magic~ were to spread to the public. That possibility is not yet certain. Nevertheless, there's no harm in being vigilant for that possibility," said Miss Karina.

Queen Kayana, who had initially remained silent, began to speak.

"It seems you're right, Ms. Principal. While it's not certain that it will happen, it's still worth being vigilant. Rid has been struggling with this all along. He was previously threatened by Duke Darwin's knights, and recently, he was threatened by Duke James's knights and several of his subjects. If I let information about Rid spread to the public, it will only make things worse for Rid. As Queen of this kingdom, I cannot allow any of my people to suffer, especially since he is the 'heroes of the academy' and the 'heroes of the San Fulgen kingdom',"

"I apologize, Rid. I'm not asking for your help in healing those injured by ~Dark Magic~. This is all for your safety, as the possibility of what Ms. Principal mentioned could happen," said Queen Kayana.

"It's ok, Your Majesty. You don't need to apologize. By the way, I know I was previously called the 'hero of the academy' for saving Charles, Chloe, and Caroline and helping fight off the people who attacked the academy, but why am I suddenly being called the 'hero of the San Fulgen kingdom'?" I asked.

"Isn't that obvious? Because you successfully uncovered the greatest evil plot being carried out in this kingdom, a plot to kill me, the Queen and the entire San Lucia family," said Queen Kayana.

"But I didn't do anything important, Your Majesty. Their plan was revealed only because Enzo's words were recorded by the crystal stone in Miss Karina's possession. Without the crystal stone, Enzo's words about their plan could not be proven. Furthermore, the recorded evidence of their plan was also corroborated by evidence found by Uncle Louis and Brother Asier. So I didn't do anything important at all to deserve the title 'hero of the San Fulgen kingdom'," I said.

"Indeed, the plan was uncovered thanks to the recorded words of Duke James's son on the crystal stone owned by the Ms. Principal. The recorded evidence was also corroborated by evidence found by Lord Louis and Asier. However, the plan and evidence were uncovered because of you. If you hadn't defeated them all and interrogated Marquess Marcelo's son and Duke James's son, we wouldn't have had the recorded evidence. The reason Lord Louis and Asier took action to obtain the evidence was because they both wanted to help you, who were being held and accused of being the perpetrator of the incident in Hevea Forest."

"If you had been killed in that incident, we wouldn't have had the recorded words of Marquess Marcelo's son and Duke James's son, as well as the evidence found by Lord Louis and Asier. If you had been killed then, we would never have known about the plan. I and the entire San Lucia family would have continued to live normal lives without knowing that we were all being targeted for assassination someday. So, all of this was uncovered because of you, Rid. It's no exaggeration to call you the 'Hero of the San Fulgen Kingdom' because you prevented the future assassination of the Queen of this kingdom and the entire San Lucia family, the oldest duke family in this kingdom. With the assassination plot revealed, we can all be vigilant so we don't become targets for their assassination," said Queen Kayana.

"I see, I didn't expect what I did to have such a big impact. But still, the title 'hero of the San Fulgen kingdom' is a bit too much for me," I said.

"Just accept the nickname, it's just a nickname, after all. Since you contributed to preventing that plot from happening, I'll give you a reward later. I'm giving you a reward because you indirectly saved me, so please accept it, hero," said Queen Kayana.

"Ok, I'll accept it later, Your Majesty. But please don't tease me by calling me that, Your Majesty," I said.

"Hahaha, sorry," laughed Queen Kayana.

"Congratulations on your new nickname, young master Rid," said Commander Oliver.

"Please don't tease me either, Commander," I said.

Commander Oliver laughed, while Miss Karina, Duke Remy, and Commander Asier smiled at me.

"It seems my father will also give you a reward, Rid, especially since you prevented the murder of our entire family by exposing that plot. But by the way, if I heard correctly, Your Majesty said that Rid was about to be killed by Duke San Minerva's knights. Is that true?" asked Commander Asier.

"Yes, that's right," said Queen Kayana.

"I just learned about it," said Commander Asier.

"Me too, Your Majesty," said Commander Oliver.

"Only the academy principal and I know about it, and of course, Rid does too. The reason I didn't tell you all about the attempted assassination by Duke San Minerva's knights to Rid was because there wasn't any solid evidence of the assassination attempt. I didn't want to be called a slanderer by spreading the news. Furthermore, Rid also managed to kill Duke San Minerva's knights who tried to assassinate him while he was taking an exam in Duke San Minerva's territory," said Queen Kayana.

"So you even managed to kill Duke San Minerva's knights who tried to assassinate you, huh, young master Rid? You truly are amazing," said Commander Oliver.

"I'm not great at all, Commander Oliver. By killing so many people like Duke San Minerva's knights, Duke San Angela's knights, Enzo, Javier, and others, doesn't that make me a murderer? What's so great about being a murderer?" I asked.

"It's true that you killed those people, but those were people who were trying to kill you, not innocent people. I don't think killing people like them makes you a murderer to be feared, after all, you were only defending yourself. You're still great for killing them all, young master Rid," said Commander Oliver.

"I see. Thank you for your explanation, Commander," I said.

"No problem," said Commander Oliver.

"Alright, let's end this conversation. I already said before that I didn't want to ask Rid for help in healing the people who were injured by the ~Dark Magic~ attack. And I decided to keep the secret about Rid who can heal wounds caused by the ~Dark Magic~ attack. Are you who are here willing to keep this secret with me?," asked Queen Kayana.

"Yes, Your Majesty," said Miss Karina, Duke Remy, Commander Oliver, and Commander Asier.

"Good, do not reveal this secret to anyone. Even if you reveal Rid's secret, no one will likely believe you, especially since you have no solid proof other than your own words that Rid can do it. But I hope you will keep this secret."

"Rid is free to tell anyone about his ability, but you all are not allowed to tell anyone, even those closest to you. Do you understand?" asked Queen Kayana.

"Understood, Your Majesty," said Miss Karina, Duke Remy, Commander Oliver, and Commander Asier.

"Good if you understand. Furthermore, I did receive information from Sir Oliver that you two are in this building, but I also received information that Marquess Marcelo, who has transformed into a demon, is also in this building. But since earlier, I haven't seen him approach us or try to attack us. Does that mean he's been defeated by you two?" Queen Kayana asked Miss Karina and Duke Remy.

"Only the academy principal defeated him, Your Majesty. I didn't help defeat him because I was unconscious after being attacked by Marquess Marcelo," said Duke Remy.

"That's right, Your Majesty. I defeated Marquess Marcelo," said Miss Karina.

"I see. So, you two were previously beaten up fighting Marquess Marcelo. What about the other demons in this building?" asked Queen Kayana.

"Before I fought Marquess Marcelo, I defeated several demons in this building," said Duke Remy.

"Me too, Your Majesty. You could say that Marquess Marcelo was the last demon to be defeated in this building because after I defeated him, no other demons attempted to attack," said Miss Karina.

"Hmm, is that so. Please tell me where you defeated Marquess Marcelo, Ms. Principal. I would like to see his defeated body for myself. I also want to tour this building to confirm for myself that all the demons in this building have been defeated," said Queen Kayana.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I will escort you," said Miss Karina.

Then Miss Karina escorted Queen Kayana to the place where she defeated Marquess Marcelo. I, Commander Asier, Commander Oliver, and Duke Remy followed Queen Kayana. Upon arriving at Marquess Marcelo's location, we were shocked to see the condition of his body, which bore a large slash wound from his stomach to his chest. Furthermore, the body parts surrounding the slash wound were melting. Marquess Marcelo's condition was truly dire.

"So it's true that Marquess Marcelo has been defeated. Then I'd like to inspect this entire building. You all come with me," said Queen Kayana.

"Yes, Your Majesty," said I, Miss Karina, Duke Remy, Commander Asier, and Commander Oliver.

We all began to inspect the entire courthouse to check for any surviving demons.

-

30 minutes later.

We had searched the entire courthouse and found no demons still alive. There were only a few fallen demons lying on the floor.

"It seems all the demons inside this building have been eliminated. The demons outside the courthouse have also been eliminated," said Queen Kayana.

"The demons that went outside the courthouse grounds have also been eliminated, Your Majesty. Commander Oliver has ordered many knights to pursue the demons that have left the courthouse grounds. I also saw Mina, the commander of my father's knights, jump over the fence. It seems my father ordered her to help the knights outside the courthouse grounds. With Mina's help, I'm sure those demons have been eliminated as well," said Commander Asier.

"I see. So, we can consider ourselves to have defeated all the demons that suddenly attacked this place. Well then, we'd better get out and regroup with the others," said Queen Kayana.

"Yes, Your Majesty," the five of us said.

Then the six of us walked out of the courthouse.

"By the way, Your Majesty, how is Princess Caroline? I saw earlier that Princess Caroline came to observe the trial accompanied by Commander Oliver. If Commander Oliver is here, then who is accompanying her?" asked Miss Karina.

"Allow me to answer, Your Majesty," said Commander Asier.

"Please, Asier," said Queen Kayana.

"Princess Caroline is currently being protected by my father and my vice commander, Ms. Principal. Mina was also protecting her earlier, but since I saw Mina go outside the courthouse, that means it's only my father and my vice commander who are guarding her. But they aren't the only ones guarding Princess Caroline. Princess Caroline is currently in a secure area in the courthouse parking lot, located to the left of the courthouse. There are many knights guarding that area, led by Lord Roswald. Princess Caroline is definitely safe in that area," said Commander Asier.

"I see. Thank you for answering my question, Commander Asier," said Miss Karina.

"You're welcome, Ms. Principal," said Commander Asier.

"I also saw Caroline in that area while I was upstairs. We'll go there to meet up with them," said Queen Kayana.

-

We continued walking away from the courthouse. After arriving outside the courthouse, we immediately turned right to a secure area in the parking lot. Once we arrived, everyone in the area was immediately surprised to see us.

"There's Her Majesty the Queen, and Commander Asier and Commander Oliver are with her."

"If they're here, does that mean all the demons have been defeated?" the people asked.

Then Judge Roswald approached us and began speaking with Queen Kayana.

"Your Majesty, Commander Oliver, and Commander Asier, if you're here, does that mean all the demons attacking this building have been defeated?" asked Judge Roswald.

"Yes, that's correct, Lord Roswald. All the demons attacking this building and its surroundings have been defeated," said Queen Kayana.

Commander Oliver and Commander Asier nodded.

"Thank you for the information, Your Majesty," said Judge Roswald.

"You're welcome, Lord Roswald," said Queen Kayana.

Then, Judge Roswald turned to the crowd gathered in the courthouse parking lot.

"Did you all hear? Her Majesty said that all the demons attacking the courthouse and its surrounding areas have been defeated. That means we are all safe and there is no need to continue taking shelter in this area," said Judge Roswald.

After hearing Judge Roswald's words, the people gathered in the courthouse parking lot felt calm and relieved.

"The demons have finally been defeated."

"As expected of Commander Asier and Commander Oliver, the two of them were definitely able to defeat those demons. Besides, Her Majesty the Queen must have also helped defeat the demons,"

"This way, we can rest easy and not be afraid of being attacked by the demons," the people said.

Then they cheered for the defeat of the demons attacking this courthouse. As they cheered, I saw Caroline run out of the cheering crowd. Caroline ran towards us.

"It seems Caroline wants to run to Her Majesty who is in front of us. It seems Caroline is very happy to see her mother back. That's why she ran to her mother," I thought as I watched Caroline running.

"Carol..." said Queen Kayana.

Queen Kayana also saw Caroline running toward her. She then spread her arms as if preparing to catch Caroline as she ran toward her. However, Caroline did run toward Queen Kayana, but instead of approaching her, she ran past her. This surprised Queen Kayana, and she immediately turned back to see who Caroline was trying to approach.

Caroline continued running, and when she was right in front of me, she suddenly jumped and hugged me. I was surprised to see Caroline suddenly embrace me. So were Queen Kayana, Miss Karina, Commander Asier, and Commander Oliver, who also saw what happened.

-To be continued

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