20 years had passed when I woke up! ~ The villain's daughter’s thereafter and after that ~ - Chapter 35

Translator: NovelMultiverse | Editor: NovelMultiverse

 

That day, Fioria had received a call from her father, Graham, the current Prime Minister of the Tristan Kingdom.

“You are aware of our country’s situation, right?”

The way he asked the question showed that he is not asking about this as a 『parent』.”

It was accompanied by a coldness of absolute zero, showing that he is worthy of the name 『Ice Prime Minister』.

Graham Di Florence, 60 years old at this time.

His wrinkled face, however, had nothing to do with old age.

Rather, it is much more severe than before as he gave off a piercing sense of intimidation.

“Look at this”

Graham spread a map of the Belgian continent on his office desk.

The Tristan Kingdom is located in the southwestern part of the continent and is quite large for a country.

It is the second from the top.

By the way, the top is the Regalia Empire, which occupies the northern part of the continent.

The rest of the nations are spread out across the western, central, eastern, and southeastern parts of the continent, and this time, these nations have formed a coalition and declared war on the Tristan Kingdom.

The combined land area of the Allied Nations is more than five times the size of the Tristan Kingdom.

“I’m not saying……that the one with the larger land area will win, but even so, the difference in war potential in makes it look hopeless.”

“That may be the case.”

Fioria nodded.

She still looked composed, even as she received Graham’s sharp gaze.

“Based on common sense, our country will be destroyed. In the face of the allied nations’ overwhelming military strength, the Tristan Kingdom would have a succession of defeats. The borders would be breached, villages and cities would be trampled down, and the royal capital, Tristana would sunk into flames. ……..But father, that’s an old-fashioned way of thinking.”

“Oh?”

For the first time after he arrived here, Graham had an expression-like expression on his face.

A nasty smile that makes it look like a grinning sound effect will come out.

……..Although, the person himself didn’t have the intention to make that kind of grin on his face.

At this time, Graham put the young Fenrir Pofupofu on his lap.

Pofupofu was sleeping and he was breathing peacefully in his sleep. Without caring about the atmosphere around him. He’s going to be a big shot in the future.

“From now on, it is not the number of troops that will determine victory or defeat. Everything comes down to economic power. War is only one of the political tools. We must use the economy to beat the nation and drive them into a situation where politics is no longer an option. In that situation, victory will naturally come on its own. ……Well, we should at least stage one major battle as a performance for the people.”

“……What are you going to do, exactly?”

“Father, that is not true. I’m not going to do anything now, everything is already prepared.”

The plan had already been drawn up 20 years ago when the Granford Company and the Franz Bank was established.

A long time have passed since then, and all the measures are coming to fruition here.

Even the Allied Nations would still have to rely on the Granford Company for weapons and food.

Some nations use other companies, but for the most part, they are under the umbrella of the Granford Company.

Even the Allied Nations must rely on the Franz Bank to finance the war expenditures.

Some nations use other banks, but for the most part, they are under the umbrella of the Franz Bank.

Fioria has a stranglehold on the economic front of the Allied Nations.

“It’s been six months since I woke up from my coma. During that time, I didn’t only follow Annerose. ……Little by little, I have strangled the financial affairs of the other countries. They are now on the verge of suffocation, and all that remains is one final blow.”

At this time, Fioria held up something in her left hand.

A red, delicious-looking apple.

It was brand new, just harvested this fall.

―― and she easily crushed it with one hand.

Squishy, tattered.

The apple fell apart and landed on a glass plate that is held by Fioria’s right hand.

“Just hit it with one more blow, and as you can see, the allied nations will fall apart. All that’s left is to crush each of them individually. By this time next year, the entire Belgian continent will belong to the Tristan Kingdom.”

“……the unification of the continent.”

Graham’s eyes opened wide.

It is a feat that has been accomplished only once in mythical times.

It is a pipe dream that every ambitious person have envisioned――.

“Have you been thinking about this since 20 years ago?”

“Establishing a new Monad religion and making the Tristan Kingdom the supreme power in the Belgian continent. These two, have been my goals, since I was a child. Well, they are only goals. What I really want to do lies beyond that.”

“……What are you trying to do?”

“The reformation in the Duchy of Florence. That same thing will be done throughout the Belgian continent.

As I said 20 years ago, times have changed. We can’t go against the monster called economy if we cling to the authority of royalty and nobility. We will be cruelly weeded out. ……However, even if the destruction of the family is just them reaping what they have sowed, the distress of the people due to the incompetence of their administrators must not be overlooked.”

Which is why you offer your hand. ……Even though you are my daughter that is quite the big deal.”

“What’s wrong with that?”

“Well.”

Graham pulled back his chair a little.

Then he picked up a long, thin package that was propped up behind his office desk.

“Take this with you. This is the sword your mother, Flora, used when she was a soldier.”

As I unwrapped it, I saw a scabbard that is as dazzling as the blue sky.

I took the sword.

I grabbed the hilt and pulled it out of the scabbard.

The sword was rather wide, and its blade shone with a dazzling golden glow.

The sword blade looked like it had the sun in it.

“――Do you know about the 『Shard of the Sun』.”

Graham murmurs nostalgically.

“There is a meteorite that falls to earth from the heavens once every few hundred years and only a small quantity of this material can be extracted from the center of the meteorite. Flora’s sword seems to have been made from the 『Shard of the Sun』. ……I privately did some research and this sword probably have the same roots as the 『Holy Sword』.”

“This is mother’s memento, right? Would it be okay for me to use it?”

“Flora told me to pass it on to you when you try to do something great. ――The name of the sword is Sol Eustitia. It’s an old word meaning 『Judge of the Sun』.”

“It’s a nice name.”

When Fioria muttered a compliment, the sword blade increased in brilliance, as if she was happy about it.

* *

Under Pope Howl III, the Allied Nations became a monolith.

……there is no way that can happen.

“All hands, advance! Now is the time to pay back what you owe me 30 years ago!

They had crossed the northern border and now the soldiers were about to attack the Tristan Kingdom.

The Valois Kingdom.

Ever since they had lost a war against the Tristan Kingdom, they had been looking for an opportunity to strike back.

“There’s no need to fear the Saintess Fioria! We have the Witch of the Black Forest with us!”

The King of Valois, Chardonnay, shouted at the front line.

He is a young king with a passion for white wine.

This time, he has invaded the Tristan Kingdom on his own judgement.

He has joined the Allied Nations, but day after day, all he does is attending the war council.

The war hasn’t even started and yet they are arguing about the ceding of Tristan’s kingdom.

On top of that, an idiot named Super Emperor Howl 3000 is acting all high and mighty.

How could he do that?

Also, he changed his title from the 3rd to the 3000, isn’t that too ambiguous? Where did the 4th to the 2999 go to?

Chardonnay’s dissatisfaction grew day by day and this is where he finally exploded.

He rode his favorite horse Burgundy through the valley.

This is the valley of Firentia.

30 years ago, the Valois army suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Tristan army.

He passed the fated place and climbed the hill.

Beyond that place, you should be able to see the northern fortified city of Nosus.

We’ll begin by attacking this place to show them the pride of the Valois Kingdom.

If we do that, then those cowards who are always in war council will also start to move――.

Chardonnay crossed over the hill as he cheered himself up.

Well, he tried to cross over the hill.

At that place.

“Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.”

The despair that is in the form of a man awaited him there.

Long, golden hair.

Dignified, jade green eyes.

A pure white dress that fluttered in the wind.

Fioria di Florence, the “Empress of the Storm”.

On either side of her are two giant wolves, black and white, a male and a female.

“You got too impatient, young man.”

The Fenrir Albino Mofumofu.

“This may hurt a little bit, but just consider it as a tuition fee, okay.”

His wife, the Fenrir Lemuris.

Just 1 great magical beast are capable of destroying a medium-sized nation, but there are 2 of them here.

And if we are to add the “Empress of the Storm” to that combination, the Valois Kingdom army would have no chance of winning.

“No, so what about that.”

But, the will to fight was not crushed from Chardonnay’s eyes.

“Fioria di Florence! My name is Chardonnay, King of the Valois Kingdom. I challenge you to a one-on-one duel!”

As a neighboring country, Chardonnay knows a lot about the internal circumstances of the Tristan Kingdom.

He is well-informed about Fioria’s personality.

If it’s her, she would certainly accept this invitation. She will try to assess Chardonnay’s ability.

There, he noticed a way to escape.

“Hmm.”

Fioria opened her mouth in amusement.

“All right, I’ll take that trap. My name is Fiona, the daughter of the Duke of Florence. I will accept the duel.”

* *

“Uoooooooooooooooooo!”

All pretense, shame, and reputation as a royalty.

All those things were thrown away from the start.

Chardonnay swung his sword and attacked Fioria with all his strength.

Sideways, diagonally, upwards, he even kicked the sand to blind her 

While adhering to the minimal rules of a one-on-one duel, he frantically seeks for victory in the midst of it.

“……that’s not too bad.”

Fioria, however, is at ease.

From the time the duel began until now, her legs have not moved an inch.

The sword is still in its scabbard.

She deflected Chardonnay’s attack with only her right hand.

Overwhelming difference in ability.

It’s like an ant challenging a dragon.

Despite this, Fioria’s expression shows that she is enjoying it.

“You challenged me and tried to clear the way at all costs. What an impressive determination. ……in respond to your courage, I shall promise you one thing. I will treat you and your people courteously after the war.”

“Don’t look down on me! The game isn’t over yet!”

Chardonnay charged again with a beastly roar.

“You’re probably at your limit. You don’t have to push yourself too hard.”

Fioria murmured in a gentle voice.

With her right hand, she gripped the hilt of the sword – Sol Eustitia.

The blade that was pulled out draws a sword flash along with the brilliance of the sun.

Kiiiiiiin!

A sharp metallic sound.

Chardonnay’s sword was cut off in the middle.

The top half was flung up into the sky, spun around, and stabbed into the ground.

This is the end of the duel.

“……The duel, starts from now.”

Chardonnay took out a black magic stone from his pocket.

”I leave the rest to you, my younger brother.”

As if making up his mind, he closed his eyelids and swallowed the magic stone.

――Instantly, the change was dramatic.

“!”

An unspeakable scream.

Dark-colored particles scattered from Chardonnay’s entire body, reshaping his appearance.

Every muscle in his body swelled up and popped his armor from within.

His skin turned purple and a pair of horns grew from his forehead.

A dragon-like wings and tail grew from his back.

It’s just like the very form of the devil spoken of in the legends――.

“A human, turned into the demon race……!”

Mofumofu, who is behind Fioria, exclaimed in astonishment.

“This is not possible, I can’t believe it.”

“Calm down, Mofumofu.”

On the other hand, Fioria is still calm.

In fact, she was smiling more and more.

“Everything that is happening in front of you is real. It may not be possible, but since it has happened just accept it. 

……..At any rate, you are really cute, Chardonnay. Just to win against me, you even stopped being a human. That’s not easy to do.”

“!”

Whether he understood Fioria’s words or not, Chardonnay bloodshot eyes flashed and he attacked her.

Both of his arms are like large trees.

The claws are sharp, each one is like a great spear.

If you get struck by it, no matter what kind of a great man, they will not be safe.

“It seems like you want to do this.”

Fioria took a step back with her right foot and with her left hand, she caught Chardonnay’s attack.

If any of the people who had fought Fioria was gathered here, no one would have been able to look away and keep quiet.

To think that that Fioria would retreat.

“But, Chardonnay, you made only one great mistake. If you wanted to win against me, you should have reached for the light, not the darkness.”

The wind magic is activated.

Chardonnay’s body was blown away by the storm to the sky.

At Fioria’s hand, Sol Eustitia emitted a dazzling light.

“Keep on studying diligently. Who knows, maybe one day you will be able to reach my throat. ――《The Sword of Thunder》”

With a chant, the sword shoots out a thunderbolt.

It cut diagonally.

Fioria is standing on the ground.

While Chardonnay is fixed in the air.

A considerable distance existed between the two parties.

However, such a thing has no meaning.

What emanated from the sword was an enormous amount of light and heat.

A torrent at near light speed engulfed Chardonnay’s huge body.

“……What a nice sword.”

Sol Eustitia was well-adjusted to the magic of light.

Even if she used the 《The Sword of Thunder》, there was not a single damage to the sword, rather, it amplified its power.

The fact that the『Shard of the Sun』is used as the material of this sword is not just for appearances.

In their surroundings, the soldiers of the Valois Kingdom army are in a state of confusion.

It’s understandable.

Their king turned into a demon, then he was annihilated without leaving any trace.

Nope.

“?

I’m not sure what to make of it, but I’m not sure what to make of it.

No. “I told you.

“I told you, right?　I’ll treat you and your people courteously.”

If you look closely, you can see a young man lying on the ground.

The king of Valois Kingdom, Chardonnay.

He has returned to his human form.

He seems to have passed out, but he is still alive.

The Valois Kingdom army has surrendered.

Since Chardonnay has failed to defeat Fioria, they have judged that they will not be able to win.

“The magic stone that turned me into a demon――the one who gave it to me is the Witch of the Black Forest. Did you know about that?”

After the battle.

Fioria received a piece of information from Chardonnay.

“Only the name, okay.”

The Witch of the Black Forest.

As the name suggests, she is a witch who lives in the Black Forest.

It seems that she was a saintess 300 years ago, but she was betrayed by the church at that time and fled to the Black Forest.

There, she mastered the black arts and vigilantly looked for the opportunity to take revenge……but most people think that it is just a superstition.

“She really existed?”

“Yeah. She’s the one who gave Howl III the『Holy Sword』and recommended that he change his name.”

“Then, the name Super Emperor Howl 3000――”

“It was the idea of the Witch of the Black Forest.”

Hearing that, Fioria thought.

I might be able to get along with the Witch of the Black Forest.

Well, that is that, I’m still going to defeat her since she’s my enemy.

Shortly after this, the two people received an urgent report.

It reported that Howl III has turned his blade towards Banan City-State, a member of the Allied Nations――.

Evil God-kun: “By the way, last time, wasn’t there a ‘Demon King of the Night’? Are you related to him?

Demon King-kun: “There is a vampire I shared a bit of my power with when I descended a long time ago. The descendants of that vampire……..

Evil God-kun: “Then you’re related to him! Yikes, Fioria is gonna fight back sooner or later. Uwa-!　Uwa-!　Don’t get close to me, will you?　Engacho, engacho.”

Demon King-kun: “Oh, damn you, don’t run away by yourself! If you’re going to do this, then I’ll worship the evil god, I’ll worship the evil god so much. I’ll tell her that the evil gods ordered me to do everything!

Evil God: “Don’t do that—!”