Chapter 538.2

When the conversation came to an end, Alveiro said, “Then, let’s start the formation ceremony, Commander Yuki. Please do so.”

“Okay.” (Yuki)

When I nodded, the three who had been a little distracted instantly refocused. The surrounding atmosphere also changed.

Then, the three of them pulled out the swords at their waists and pointed their blades at each other.

I said, “–We were born on different days, at different times, and in different races, but we share the same heart. We may die at different times, but we share the same will.”

I continued my words as I looked at the three of them, “Therefore, we will help each other, save the weak, comfort the people, and protect the nation together. We may differ in every way, but as friends, we pledge to protect each other and live righteously.”

I, too, pulled a sword from my waist, not Enne, but one of the same design as theirs, and struck them lightly with my blade.

After a short but thorough ritual, Alveiro addressed the group, “I, Alveiro Verbaan, the 24th Emperor of the Order, hereby approve the formation of the 0th Order. I look forward to working with you, Commander Yuki.”

“Ah, it is a pleasure to work with everyone as well.” (Yuki)

It was short, yet that was just how the ceremony of the formation of this country’s knighthoods was supposed to be.

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We all simply shared the same desire to protect the country.

Even the emperor was a mere member of the order, and therefore, the 0th Knights would not move at the request of anyone, but would only cooperate and protect the country when a threat to the country appeared.

This sword was prepared for that time.

“So, even after many years have passed, if someone shows it to me, I will know that they are your descendants or related to you. At that time, I will help them as much as I can, so don’t lose it.” (Yuki)

At my words, the three of them looked at each other and then bowed deeply to me.

–Thus, ending my term as Emperor of the Rogard Empire.

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A month had already passed since the Magic Festa.

Various things in Rogard’s empire had completely left my control.

In other words, I have returned to being a simple Demon Lord.

A Demon Lord without any work or fences, free and unrestrained, living true to his desires.

Until the Magic Festa, I had to work every day as an emperor and as one of the planners, and I was quite busy, but now that I have nothing to do, my days were not so busy again.

I had to take care of Lefi and Lyuu, as well as Illuna and other’s enrollment, which was much more important to me than the work I did in the Rogard Empire. I was happy to be able to do so.

Well, I have more time to spare, that was for sure.

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