"…………" (Everyone)
Everyone across the continent froze. Just how much of a fighting force does "we" represent when the underage girl spoke of? A few people? A dozen people? The fighting force that a girl could gather on her own would probably be enough for one party at most. That was also the case if there was someone kind enough to put up with a pointless death, as they would surely be killed instantly by the horde of monsters. The people were thinking like this, pondering in silence how they could save themselves from the hordes of monsters that were pouring out of the Empire...
"Let me introduce our members who will crush the enemy's main force!" (Mile)
In place of the silver-haired girl who had been speaking up until then, a dignified blonde girl appeared on the screen.
"The leader of the Hunter Party Crimson Vow, the daughter of Count Austin's family, and a diciple of Ladimar's swordsmanship dojo, the Holy Knight Mavis von Austin!" (Mile)
Being introduced to her by the silver-haired girl, Mavis smiled brightly, flashing her teeth. Apparently, instead of each member introducing herself, Mile was going to do all the introductions. …It's true, it's embarrassing to introduce yourself as a Holy Knight…
"Also, a member of Crimson Vow and the last surviving member of the hunter party Crimson Lightning, the Archmage Crimson Reina!" (Mile)
Reina's wish was for the name Crimson Lightning to go down in history. After becoming an A-rank hunter, Reina had planned to write her autobiography, and now she was about to achieve that. Their name would be engraved into the pages of history as the party that produced a hero who challenged an army of monsters with just four people.
"The Great Saint Pauline, also a member of Crimson Vow and the daughter of the mid-ranking Beckett Trading Company!" (Mile)
Pauline smiled brightly, holding her staff. With this, the name of her family's store became known throughout the continent. Even if she died, her mother, her younger brother, and the store left behind by her father would be safe and sound.
Then, the image of Mile appeared on the screen again. Finally, it's Mile's turn.
"Once upon a time, she was a daughter of a viscount, at one time she was a commoner student at the Ekland Academy, sometimes, she was a bakery clerk, at another time she was Viscount Adelle von Askham, at another time, a best-selling author Miami Satodelle, and some other time, an angel of God. …But, what is her true nature?!" (Mile)
Then Mile struck a pose.
"Just your average girl you can find anywhere, a C-rank hunter belonged to the hunter party Crimson Vow, Mile!!" (Mile)
"...No! No no! No no no no no no no no no no!!" (Everyone)
And the whole continent was filled with cries of thrust.
In fact, there was a reason why Mavis and the others were introduced with such titles. The plan for the future was largely decided on that day...
"Mile, I have a favor to ask of you. Could you please remove all the restrictions on my body?" (Mavis)
That's what Mavis said.
"Eh..." (Mile)
"Could this body really be capable of exerting greater powers? It was able to withstand the mole's attack, it must have more power than that. ...I know. Mile is afraid that my body will surpass that of a human, and is worried about me... But right now, I need that power. As a Hunter. As someone who aspires to be a Knight. And as Mavis von Austin!!" (Mavis)
"Mavis-san……" (Mile)
Of course, I also came up with my special move, 'Embodiment of fire!' Please release the ban." (Mavis)
"Eh……" (Mile)
Mile, eyes wide open.
"Actually, there's one more thing I'd like to ask of you..." (Mavis)
"Yes, anything please!" (Mile)
These were her companions who would be with her until the end. If it's something she could do, she would make their wishes come true. That's what Mile had decided, but...
"Please make me Mile's knight!" (Mavis)
"Huh? Whaat?" (Mile)
As expected, the request was directed 45 degrees upwards to the right...
"Hey, Mile-chan, me too! If I can be appointed by God's Angel-sama, that will be much more prestigious than being appointed by His Majesty the King or the Pope around here!" (Pauline)
"...Then maybe me too, I wonder if you can appoint me something? Then I'll be able to brag about it to everyone at 'Crimson Lightning' in heaven..." (Mavis)
"Whaaaat?" (Mile)
Mavis said to the surprised Mile with a smile.
"Pauline is right. Rather than be appointed by His Majesty the King, I would rather be knighted by Mile. It doesn't matter whether it's approved by the government or whether it has proper registration documents. I want to be a knight of Mile, not just some old man who sits on a throne because his ancestor was a king and I've never met him. I will fight and put my life on the line for those I truly must protect. Please, let me take to the battlefield as a knight!" (Mavis)
Although it was not said aloud, it probably meant "The final battle..." Honestly, it's hard to imagine that just the four of them could survive against such a large army of monsters. No matter how strong they were, they were powerless in term of numbers. If it's 100 against 1000, then if the 100 was incredibly strong, the probability of winning might not be zero. ...However, if it's four against tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands, there's no way to win, no matter how strong an individual was. Neither stamina nor magical power was infinite, and even a scratch could be life-threatening if it amounts to thousands or tens of thousands of wounds. And if you get tired and your attention is distracted, you may find yourself getting hit by an inferior soldier. If this was the final battle, she wanted them to feel at least a little satisfied, even if it's just lip service. That's why…….
"I understand. If that's what you mean... Well then..." (Mile)
"Mavis von Austin. In the name of Mile, servant of God, I appoint you as a Holy Knight." (Mile)
"Crimson Reina. I appoint you as an Archmage." (Mile)
"Pauline. I appoint you as a Great Saint." (Mile)
"...I humbly accept..." (Other 3)
Thus, the Holy Knights, the Archmage, and the Great Saint were born.
"The place where the dimensional rift opened and the monsters are spilling out is the wilderness in front of the small town of Krotto in Albarn Empire. All residents of Krotto must immediately evacuate to a larger town protected by a castle. ...Ah, we will wait in Krotto until the enemy appears, so please let us use the inn. We will leave some money there..." (Mile)
Since they were going to wait in the town, they wanted to sleep in an inn rather than in a tent. That's what Mile thought. ...However, she did plan to install a portable fortress bathroom and a portable fortress toilet in the backyard of the inn...
"Well then, I wish you all the best of luck and safety..." (Mile)
Snap
And then the image in the sky disappeared...
Author's Note
I'm sorry, but although it's a week earlier than usual, I will be taking a summer vacation for two weeks, next week and the week after.
During my vacation, I will be working on publishing the book at my own pace. (^^)/
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