CH 87.3

Chapter 87.3 – Coronation of the Queen

With the help of the loudspeaker magic, her voice echoes throughout the royal capital of Silesie.

From the other side of the balcony, the murmurs of the citizens can be heard.

It must have been a shock to them since they were suddenly gathered together and were told that a new queen had just acceded to the throne.

Moreover, it is Silhouette, who has never appeared in public before.

However, Queen Silhouette has already said what she has to say.

It will be my turn next. Standing next to the princess, I shouted as loudly as I could.

「 Soldiers, volunteer soldiers, and the citizens who protect Silesie. I am Sawatari Takeru, the hero of Silesie!」

I stood in front of the crowd, folded my arms, and stopped talking. I waited patiently for the murmurs of the people to quiet down at the sudden proclamation of the queen’s coronation.

Shining mithril armor. I guess even at a distance, they can tell that I’m a hero given my outfit.

I started hearing voices in the crowd saying “Yeah, it’s hero-sama” but I let it pass.

I will not say anything until the children stop talking. This is a speech technique that school principals often do.

After the people finally quieted down, I finally took a deep breath and spoke slowly in a quiet voice.

「As you all know, a large army from Germania Empire is now moving toward the capital. I and you, my brave soldiers, will be there to intercept them before they reach the capital.」

It was still quiet so I continued.

「Soldiers, volunteer soldiers, citizens. You are all my friends who have fought and lived with me since Gale’s coup. The empire is powerful and this battle will be unprecedented in history but we have new weapons that our enemies don’t have, guns and cannons. And if we combine that with your courage, I am confident that we can win.」

I’m getting a little confused with what I’m saying myself but let’s continue to talk passionately.

「240 years ago, the legendary hero Renz stood on this land you are stepping on and proclaimed the founding of the Kingdom of Silesie. This battle was not merely to protect the country from imperial invasion. It’s a battle to overthrow the depressive rule of the past and to obtain a new kingdom of you, by you, and for you!」

I don’t understand the meaning of what I’m saying but I’ll make it sound like I do.

The crowd started cheering due to excitement so I put all my strength into my diaphragm and raised my voice once more.

「Brave soldiers, volunteer soldiers, and citizens of Silesie! A new queen stands before you and a new county is being born for you. For the sake of your country, for the sake of your own, I’ll you once again to lend me your strength!」

Whooooaaaahhhhhhhhh! The cheers of 40000.

I could have ended it right there but I decided to hug Queen Silhouette and add a few more words.

「I decided to marry Queen Silhouette after winning this battle so I’ll definitely win!」

Along with the cheers of the people, loud laughter and cheers of applause echoed.

I had just raised a death flag with all my might. However, only I will find it hilarious.

The great hall overlooking the balcony is filled with the cheers “Long live the queen” and “long live the hero”.

Perhaps Lyle-sensei, who was waiting at the side, smiling evilly, had sent people in the crowd to lead the cheers.

I look at Queen Silhouette. She’s smiling with tears in her eyes.

She opens her tiny lips to say something but the cheers of the people are too loud for me to hear anything. Even if I can’t hear her, I know what she was saying.

From Silhouette’s blue eyes, sparkling tears like the stars spilled out.

I hugged her tightly and shouted as loud as I could.

「Today is the prelude to tomorrow’s victory and marriage. The castle’s gold storehouse and food storage will be open for everyone to enjoy!」

I was overwhelmed by the cheers of the people and my heart was racing.

Queen Silhouette is saying something again so I brought my ears closer to her and she kissed me.

「You promised to marry me so please win.」

「Yes, of course.」

I finally heard the queen’s voice as I brought my face closer to her. I’m happy to be kissed but I feel like it should be the other way around.

Oh well, we can kiss as much as we want at the wedding. However, the first step I should take is to win the war against the empire.

I, the hero, and Silhouette, the queen, continued to lean with each other while waving at the cheering crowd at the city’s grand hall. The banquet has already started.