Chapter 45: Those Who Wear the Crown Must Bear Its Weight
by Afuhfuihgs
Those Who Wear the Crown Must Bear Its Weight
Murderer!
Murderer! Monster!
He’s a madman! Kill him! Kill him!
Kill him quickly! If we kill him, Aida will be freed!!
Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill!
Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill!
Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill!
Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill!
Kill Scarl! Kill Scarl!
Kill Scarl! Kill Scarl!
Kill Scarl! Kill Scarl!
Kill Scarl! Kill Scarl!
Then something flies and hits my head.
Thwack!
‘A rock.’
Blood flows as if my head has burst, obscuring my left vision.
Along with it, numerous things come flying towards me and Luna.
“Kyaaaa!”
Aida is hit by a few that missed, then abandons her crown and runs away.
Instinctively, I turn my back, lower my head, and protect Luna.
‘It’s fortunate that Luna is smaller than me.’
The inheritance passive activates, so it doesn’t hurt, but it’s unpleasant.
“Draw it. Quickly.”
Perhaps the only consolation is that Luna in my arms hasn’t been hit even once.
Luna’s trembling hand strokes my left cheek.
Her crying voice rings clearly in my ears for some reason.
“Scarl-nim!!”
Luna cries out my name and simultaneously draws 『Purity』, but the things flying towards us show no sign of stopping.
“I drew it! I drew it! Please stop now!!”
Luna raises the sword above her head, but the anger of the enraged crowd shows no sign of abating.
I carefully place the crown I took out of my arms on her head so she wouldn’t get hit by filth.
Now it’s time to reverse your magic. Demon.
The enraged crowd’s anger subsided as if it were a lie when Luna put on the crown.
The demon hiding in the front row was flustered when his unique magic didn’t work.
“Attack! Appear and attack!”
Imps that appeared from somewhere flew from the sky and attacked the citizens, and zombies and ghouls rose from the ground. Gnolls with dog heads, kobolds, goblins, and orcs that appeared from the alleys blocked the retreat and surrounded the grand plaza.
The number of monsters was less than half of half of the Flare event, but most of the people gathered here were citizens who had never seen monsters before.
Naturally, a path opened, and a man in black clothes came up onto the stage.
The gaunt man, exuding an ominous aura, glared at Luna and me with murderous intent.
“Stop! Bitch! How did you do my magic?!”
It’s him.
“It’s you. Demon.”
The guy picks up the crown Aida wore, puts it on his head, and points at Luna.
“My name is Crime Taus! You damn bitch! I don’t know where you learned the secret of my magic, but I’ll kill you here! I command my slaves! Kill this bitch! Now!”
A purple wave that everyone could see swept through the grand plaza.
The jewels embedded in the crown on Crime Taus’s head began to glow.
The citizens’ eyes turned back to the stage.
“Hahaha!! Do you think magic will be overcome by such a mere imitation! Kill them! Minions! Harvest the heads of those who stand still, now!”
Stones fly.
But those stones are aimed at Crime Taus’s body, not Luna and me.
It’s him!
He’s the one who summoned the monsters!
He must have sold his soul to the demon! Kill him! Kill him!
Block them! Block them! Block the monsters!
Crime Taus tears at his hair and screams, his magic not working.
“No, no! This can’t be! Unbelievable! Listen! Kill them! Slaves! Kill them!!”
His neck veins bulge, and his eyes widen as if they’re about to pop out, but no one listens to him.
Of course not.
This is the proper way to defeat you, Crime Taus.
Then the human skin twitches, and the skin begins to tear.
What appears is a demon much larger than a normal human, with long arms that reach the ground, a hunched back, and ominous red eyes. The crown sticks to his head and turns into purple thorns and horns, making him look even more grotesque.
The guy, who revealed his true form, raises both hands to the sky and waves them, stirring up magic.
[Die! Humans! Horrifying monsters will devour you!]
The magic that dominated the crowd is amplified, causing even greater chaos.
What?! Run away!
Run away quickly! Guards!
Guards! Where are you!
Get out of the way! Get out of the way!
This way! Take refuge!
There’s nowhere to run! We have to fight back!
Get out of here! I want to live!
No! I don’t want to die!
Block them! Block them from entering!
What’s going on?! Run away! Kyaaaa!
Like rats in a trap, the demon’s underlings fly around the grand plaza.
The number was small enough compared to 100,000, but with the addition of magic, it was enough to create overwhelming fear.
In a situation where it seemed more likely that people would be trampled to death or pushed to death than killed by monsters.
Scarl had cast a spell on the stage for this moment.
“Luna.”
“Y-yes?”
I soothe Luna with a calm expression.
The jewels on the crown on her head shine brilliantly.
It’s proof that we still have the lead in magic, even though the demon is using his power.
“Calm down. You can control them. Trust me and follow me.”
Scarl whispers how to use magic in Luna’s ear.
“I understand. Scarl-nim.”
Luna’s words echo through the amplification magic.
At the same time, Scarl rushes to interfere with the demon.
“Come on! Demon!”
[Such a petty trick!]
Scarl’s goal is to buy time.
It’s enough for Luna alone to deal with him on stage.
-Everyone, stop moving! Those who can fight, come forward! The weak, go to the back! Maintain order and defend yourselves so you don’t get hurt!-
Magical words that make everyone follow like a revelation from heaven echo.
The crowd of 100,000 begins to follow Luna’s words like an elite army.
Go forward! Go forward!
Get out of the way! I’ll block them!
I’m confident in fighting! Go to the back quickly!
Please take this person to the back! They have a chronic illness!
I can heal! Patients, come here!
Gather the injured in the center! Help!
I can use recovery magic too! Send me to the center!
Then come here quickly! Get to the back! I’ll block them!
An unbelievable unity occurs.
Although it’s a space where one person can’t even pass, the weakest people on the outermost edge are lifted by hand to the center of the circle. At the same time, people who can fight monsters go outside, creating space, fighting back, and minimizing damage.
The chaos from just now is gone, and with Luna’s one word, the population of a small city of 100,000 turns into a single, solid fortress.
-The east, center on Flare! The west, center on Sophia!-
It didn’t matter if they didn’t know who they were referring to.
In the minds of 100,000 people, it was naturally clear who Flare was and who Sophia was.
With Luna’s help, Flare and Sophia also began to rampage.
Leave this side to me! Sister!
I’ll take care of this side!
[Kill them all! Pick up weapons and kill them all!!!]
No matter how fiercely the monsters resist, Flare is active in the east, and Sophia blocks the west.
The tide turned in our favor in an instant.
As soon as the situation was sorted out, Luna runs towards him.
“Don’t bother Scarl-nim.”
“Cut him down, Luna.”
Before my words are even finished.
In front of everyone’s eyes, 『Purity』 cuts through Crime Taus’s neck.
Swoosh!
[Kuaaaaaaaak! Demon King-nim!]
The guy’s end was futile.
No one died.
Because he only brought weak monsters and minions of hell, there were no major problems except for some injured people.
Even if there were any injured people, Luna quickly reversed his magic and used it, so they could survive with first aid.
It was truly the return of a miracle.
Flare’s and Sophia’s performances were also outstanding, but what everyone saw was Luna and Scarl in the center.
The citizens, who had initially been simple onlookers but had experienced a near-death crisis, began to realize what kind of person Luna was and what kind of role she had played, and naturally praised her like this.
Hero Luna!
Hero Luna!
Hero Luna!
Hero Luna!
Maid Hero Luna!
Maid Hero Luna!
“E-everyone, please stop!!”
Leaving Luna, who is embarrassed and suffocating, I slip behind the stage.
Anyway, even if he’s a magic-type demon, I didn’t expect Crime Taus to be taken down in one hit.
I take off my cloak and change into the pants I brought from Luna’s tent.
Only then does Scarl, who looks like a person, look back at me in the mirror.
‘Maid Hero.’
“Heh.”
To think I’d get such a title because I happened to be wearing such clothes…
‘Well… I guess it doesn’t matter. I’ve made a solid hero debut.’
The remaining work is for the hero party to do.
Flare is here too, so it would be good to make a solid impression on the citizens this time.
In the meantime, if Scarl Bernatore is there, it will only feel out of place.
‘Wait. A hero committing adultery while holding 『Purity』…’
I also need to silence the media so they don’t do anything stupid.
Besides that, I need to send a cancellation of engagement to Simmons.
They’ll have to pay the price for causing this.
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