“Here are the Nina Starlights, who have succeeded in subjugating the Demon Lord Badolin.”
Introduced again to Flick, the top brass of the military, we were… well, Nina Starlights, with Nina at the forefront, followed by Clarice, Anju, Helen, Nastasia, and myself…
(In addition to the regular members, Nataira and Lyra are also present.)
By the way, I didn’t summon anyone.
MAINA said, “Too troublesome.”
Since Anju was the Master (Summoner), it was a simple “Okay, okay!”
(And Lulunojo is working at the Adventurer Guild!)
She’s the Guild Master, so it can’t be helped.
It seems she has reports to give, and there are materials to check.
Related to Badolin, including his main body.
“Oh, you succeeded! Splendid!”
“I’m glad you’re safe. I’m happy to be able to converse with my husband like this again.”
King Hyungel and Queen Hamiyan seemed pleased.
Nina, who had knelt on one knee and lowered her head, responded.
“Since we have also defeated one of the Seven Great Demon Lords, we expect you to show us your sincerity.”
“Of course, we are prepared.”
“To think the day would come when we could hand this over to you, my dear.”
Flick retreated further into the room and, with the guards, brought something… This is—!!
“Ho, is that a trophy?”
“Ah, it’s large, but please accept it.”
“It’s nice to be working together again.”
Although it lacked flashy decorations,
it was a ridiculously large, ordinary trophy.
It read “Successful Subjugation of Demon Lord Badolin.”
(Ah, it properly says “Nina Starlights” engraved on it.)
Well, as a commemorative gift, this is probably what’s expected.
“Here you go,” “Please,”
“Hmm, for now, let’s place it here.”
Now, I wonder what kind of rewards will follow? My heart is pounding with excitement!
“To the Nina Starlights, 30 Platinum Coins have been prepared at the Adventurer Guild as quest rewards. Please proceed to receive them.”
“A celebratory party at the castle is not immediately possible given the circumstances, but perhaps eventually.”
Queen Hamiyan said this with a beaming smile,
followed by a mysterious silence… What could it be? Is she waiting for Nina to say something?
“While 30 Platinum Coins as a reward for defeating a Demon Lord is acceptable, now then.”
“Ah, what is it? If there’s nothing else, it’s late. I’d like to enjoy some alone time with my wife.”
“Truly, I can never thank the Nina Starlights enough. Thank you.”
…
…???
…?!?!
(What? Is that all?!)
…
Unable to bear the silence, Nina finally asked.
“So, what about the special reward you mentioned?”
“That thing next to you is it.”
“I understand the trophy, and then… ‘At the Adventurer Guild, 30 Platinum Coins.'”
Is this really it—!!!
“To confirm, is this really the end?”
“Ah, of course.” “Thank you, thank you.”
“Is that alright? Is it truly alright? Is it truly ‘all’?”
Ah, she’s really angry!
(I find this a little amusing, or perhaps it will slowly become infuriating!)
“Well then, we’ll be leaving the rest to the Adventurer Guild. Well done, well done.”
“Yes, let’s do our best to restore the capital, which was ravaged by Badolin, my dear.”
“Alright, ‘Nina Starlights’… gather ’round.”
At Nina’s words, we gathered in a circle.
“So, everyone, what shall we do?” “First, let’s evacuate the innocent residents. After that.”
“Hey, when do we get our reward?” “Should we summon the Succubus now?”
“Master, why not assassinate the King?” “No, we must make him suffer while he’s alive.”
Nataira and Lyra’s eyes were darting around.
“…Alright, the decision is made.”
Nina drew the Berserk Sword and pointed it at King Hyungel.
“I’ll give you one night. Evacuate all the residents of the capital, and then I will destroy this place.”
“W-destroy it?! My dear, why are you doing this?”
“I’ll minimize any casualties. Be grateful… await my permission!”
At that moment, the doors burst open,
and in stepped Strena, Pamu, and Takepi, leading…!!
(It’s Her Majesty the Empress of the Mu Mu Empire, Zukki-sama—!!!)
And she’s slim, she’s thin!
She’s really worked on her physique, she’s in top form—!!!
(Wow, you’ve really lost weight!)
“Ah, you are—!” “From the Empire—!”
“As the leader of our allied nation, having received a request for rescue, I command you: Present this individual, who defeated the Demon Lord Badolin, with all possible rewards!”
Ohh, I can see the Empress’s aura, I really can—!!!
“B-but we still have to deal with the reconstruction.”
“Wasn’t it thanks to the Nina Starlights that the damage was minimized?”
“But! My dear, we can’t possibly go any further! This trophy is the greatest honor in our country!”
I don’t need it!
I could even kick it.
Empress Zukki also spoke with a stern expression.
“I have heard that this castle’s underground holds a large quantity of precious alcohol, kept as a treasured possession.”
“T-that is… something our country has passed down for fifty, a hundred, two hundred years.”
“It’s precious alcohol that I myself only open about 60 bottles a year! Just two bottles of thirty-year-old vintage, at most!” “Silence!!”
Ohh, the Empress’s voice! It silenced the castle as if by magic!!
“The Nina Starlights are now the cherished sword of our empire.
If you mock them, our country will have no choice but to take action.”
“Such—” “To go that far—” “Don’t try to fob us off with a trophy; hand over the key to the sake cellar immediately.”
And so, we received alcohol, the true treasure, from the crestfallen King and Queen.
On the way to the underground, Nina thanked Empress Zukki.
“It’s good I didn’t have to go berserk. Thank you.”
“Not at all. I actually watched the battle with Badolin in secret.”
“Is that so?” “That fairy, if she goes up for Auction, I’ll buy her.”
Right, that’s another option.
(Ah, come to think of it, I also need to buy that Angel Race member who steals crops!)
At worst, I should still make it by morning,
but I’ll go buy it after we get the alcohol.
“Hey, Deles.”
“What is it, Anju? Is alcohol okay for you?”
“Ah, you’re changing the subject—” “???”
What’s wrong?
She’s floating around me in circles.
“You know, you know, should I say it?”
“Eh, say what?”
“Is it okay to say? It is, right? I’m going to say it—?”
What is it, what is it, what is it.
“It’s fine, but what is it? We’re almost at the alcohol cellar.”
“You see, when you were late, I saw—.”
“Eh, saw what?!”
In front of the sake cellar,
Anju stopped directly in front of me.
“You’ve ‘checked in’ two more people, what’s that about?”
“…Ah.”
I’ve been found—!!
(Are you checking that meticulously, Anju!!)
“You mean, the number of people—” “What number?”
“No, Nataira and Lyra are fine!”
“Deles.” “Yes, Nina.” “…Let’s discuss this in detail later.”
Hiiiii—!!
(So that’s why Anju was in such a bad mood when I was late…!!)
