Kumo Desu ga, Nani ka?

Obtaining the title of brave man was immediately reported to Father through the teacher.

Shortly after that, I was summoned by my father to leave school and return to the royal castle.

It's been a long time since Royal Castle returned.

But my spirit wasn't stable enough to be held back by emotion.

I manage to quell my upset heart and reunite with my father.

The place wasn't between sights, it was your father's office.

Large, but in a room with scattered documents, etc.

There, a few humans were gathered.

"Shrein. I'm sorry I called you on purpose"

With my entry, my father made a heavy voice.

I've only met him enough to count, and it was enough for me to know in one shot that Father's voice was something heavier than usual.

It's a much heavier voice than I heard in the sense of appraisal.

"First, let me appraise if you've really earned the title of brave man"

"Yes."

In his father's hand is held the appraisal stone used in the righteousness of that appraisal.

When I answered, the unpleasant feeling of being licked around immediately struck my whole body.

This is what I felt when I first met my teacher.

I guess this is the discomfort I feel when I'm appraised.

"Really, you have it"

Father's heavy voice.

Shortly after, Father covered his face with his hands and began to leak whimpers.

"Julius..."

From your father's mouth, your brother's name leaks.

When I heard that, I couldn't help but cry.

My vision seeps in tears, breaking through the self-control and so on that I can't do it in a place like this.

I get a shoulder grab.

The other was the third prince, my older brother, Brother Reston.

I am stroked in the head and gently embraced.

I never had that many opportunities to meet Brother Reston.

But he was a casual man, and the next brother-in-law to care about Brother Julius.

My limits have been crossed without any hesitation.

I hugged Brother Reston and didn't hesitate to cry.

indoors, only whimpering sounded for a while.

"Father. I know how you feel about Julius. But we also have to think about the future. Let's start the discussion."

It was the First Prince who broke the painful silence and spoke out, Brother Cyris hitting the top of our brothers.

Honestly, I don't like this guy.

I've never seen him laugh, and he's always only immersed in work on the top of the Buddha.

He was the only one of his brothers who could intuit that if he pulled out his sister who had been married to another country and never met him, he wouldn't be able to get along.

"Brother Cyris, your father and Shun are hurt. Can we wait a little longer, please?

"No, Reston. Cyris is right."

"But, Father,"

"It's tough, Leston. This is what my father says."

"Brother Cyris..."

"Good. I feel very sad as a family. But before we were alone, we were royalty. If so, I must assume full responsibility as a royal. Grieving is after that."

Father wipes tears with his sleeve.

My father's eyes were swollen bright red, but there lived a powerful light there.

Is this what the king looks like?

Wow.

I can't imitate.

"Shrein inherited the title of brave man, which would mean Julius is dead"

I said something that nobody spoke clearly as my father bit his lips off.

With those words, I felt once again thrust at the death of Brother Julius.

"Schrein and the people were lying low, but information was delivered that the Demonic Army had finally begun its invasion. Perhaps Julius lost his life in that battle."

The Demon Army.

I've heard stories from time to time about the Devil's movement being enlivened, but finally.

Even that brother Julius couldn't beat the Demon Army?

"Reports of what happened to the outcome of that battle have yet to come up. I'm headed to check with a brilliant wizard who can use space magic..."

Shortly afterwards, the sound of knocking on the room sounded.

"Get in."

"Excuse me, sir."

Coming in, I don't remember his name, but he must have been one of the people serving as generals of this country.

He slowly proceeded to the center of the room, kneeling.

"I would like to report to you. It's about the war between the Army of Man and the Army of Demons."

"That was just the right time. So, what's it like?

"Ha. Detailed information is still unknown because the scene is still chaotic, but it looks like he left the Demon Army, albeit with enormous damage"

"Right. Continue."

"We now know that some of the fortifications appear to have fallen. Among them, there's also information that Fort Xorion has been destroyed."

"What!? That big fortress!?

"Yes. I'm not sure yet. The scene was also a mess, and it's like there's an unfounded rumor flying around. Rumors and speculation that the Demon Army has summoned a giant demon, that it has been blown away by an unknown great magic, do not know which is the real information."

"Mm-hmm. But the information that the Demon Army has withdrawn is true, right?

"Yes, I thought that was for sure."

"Okay. Thank you for reporting. Keep gathering information."

"Ha! Now if you'll excuse me"

The general is leaving the room.

Father thinks of something, wrinkles between his eyebrows and closes his eyes.

Our brothers waited for Father's next word.

Looks like Julius's death hasn't been confirmed yet.

"Right. Looks like the scene is still confused too. How would you like it?

"For a while, I will lay low on Julius' death and that Shrein has become a new brave man"

There was no one on this occasion to complain about Father's decision.

I'm not sure about politics either, and I'd rather not make an extra mouthful.

"It is also unclear whether the Demon Army has withdrawn completely yet. Announcing the death of a brave man in mischief here gives the people extra anxiety. Sooner or later, the story will come up from the scene and Julius' death will be known, but until then, there will be no need to say anything else about this."

"Father, what will Shrein do in the future?

"Ask Shrein to leave the school with a bad but today. At the same time, at any time, as a new brave man, I ask you to prepare so that you can make an announcement. Schlein."

"Yes."

"You'll be confused by the sudden, but from now on, you're the brave one. Succeeding to Julius's will, as the hope of the people, you must stand on the arrow side of the battle. I wouldn't even be ready for that right now. It's a short time until Julius's death is known, but I want you to decide to be ready for it."

People's hopes?

No, I'm so ready, even when suddenly they tell me to make up my mind.

"You won't be able to sort your mind out right now. It's good to go back now. Get some rest."

Father's laborious voice.

Let's just be sweet about it now.

"Excuse me. Excuse me."

The words are also short, leaving the room behind.

Worrying eyes of Father and Brother Reston.

Brother Siris' cold eyes.

Close the door so as to block its gaze.

I got the urge to collapse on the spot, but I manage to walk away.

Then thirty days passed.

In the meantime, I was dawning on voluntary training at the castle.

You have to be stronger than you've become a brave man.

That's because in front of the building, I didn't feel comfortable thinking about everything if I hadn't done anything.

If I was moving my body, I'd feel a little confused.

According to what I heard, the death of Brother Julius is a secret worldwide.

It would be big for Father to be stopping, but countries may have decided that it is dangerous to announce to citizens that brave men have died in this precarious period.

It seems like we've already found out on the battlefield scene, but at least it was going to be a long way before such rumors entered this country, far from the battlefield.

Apparently the Demons haven't attacked since.

The Demons have also said that considerable damage has been done in this war, and it seems that it will not move for a while.

But I can't be alarmed.

Because I'm not a human resource anymore.

The school doesn't look the same.

Talk to Sue and Katia a little bit about it. I hear about it.

How's it going over there?

[Doesn't change. Shun suddenly left the school and got a little confused.]

[Right. Say hello to everyone at school.]

[Yes, of course.]

[Sue. How are you?

I'm fine.

[Right. How's that?

Yuri was summoned back to church today.

Yuri?

[Yes, perhaps the church also received information that Brother Julius is dead.]

So Yuri, the next Virgin candidate, was called back?

[Probably. What happened to the Virgin with Brother Julius?

I hear your brother's people have been wiped out, except for Mr. Heilins.

[… Really?]

[I hear Mr. Heilins, who survived, will be returning soon. Maybe we can talk enough. I'll ask you a lot then.]

[Yes. If possible, please keep her company, okay?

[Yeah? Well, Father tells me not to talk about me being a brave man until I make the announcement. I'm not gonna do anything bad.

That's fine.

[Say something weird. Could you be worried about me?

Of course.

[Oh, shit. Thank you.

[... you're welcome]

I had a few of those interactions.

Mr. Heilins is a childhood friend of Brother Julius, who fights shoulder to shoulder with his brother.

I have seen him several times with my brother.

When Mr. Heilins returns home, you must be able to ask a lot.

How did that brother die?

To be honest, I can't believe Brother Julius, who was so resistant to that bullshit, could do it that easily.

Did you fall into a cowardly trap, or did you deal with a great army that even your brother couldn't resist?

I didn't think my brother would lose in a one-on-one battle.

If Mr. Heilins returns home, you'll find out.

I dawned on voluntary training to inspire a sinking mind.

"Shun inherited the title of brave man"

"It sucks."

"Oh. And it kind of smells like movement around you. Maybe I can't handle it."

"Okay. I'll be right back."

"Sorry about the busy part."

"Teachers can work hard for students."

"I respect that part of you."

"Right. I'm not supposed to be such a bloody character."

"Have you reported to Potimus' husband?

"I already have. At worst, you have to think about hiding Shun Kun in an elf."

"Right. Maybe that's better."

"Don't you disagree?

"I don't want Brother Julius to die and this superior brother to die. Well, even if you're not gonna see me for the rest of your life, you better live."

"Right. Let's do what we can."

"Oh. Nice to meet you"