Tyrant

Somehow, we managed to secure victory in the opening match. Our main party and the gentlemen were sprawled out in the seats, watching the games that followed. “Ah~ If only our opponent hadn’t been the lord’s forces, we might have climbed higher…” Chain muttered under his breath, rolling an egg over his bruised eye, while…

Aider swung his hand from top to bottom outside the arena. “The opening game, begins now~!” Ding-! Woaaaaah-! The starting bell, along with the deafening cheers from the audience. My main party and the opposing party — ‘The Uncles’ — rushed out from either side of the arena towards the center at the same time….

After the wild festivity of the first night passed, the morning of the second day dawned. The five members of the main party stepped out of the lord’s mansion and began walking down the main road. “Ugh…” “My head hurts…” Everyone looked miserable, having overdone it the night before. Their eyes were puffy, their cheeks…

The wine filled two glasses on the table. The Emperor and the Duchess. The two rulers shared the glasses and smelled the fragrance. Dusk Bringar spoke first. “This brings back memories.” “It’s the Everblack Western Mountain wine you used to enjoy.” “No need for formalities. It’s that wine made in the borderlands between the duchy…

September’s end. Finally, the day of this year’s Autumn Festival dawned. Not just in Crossroad but across the entire Everblack Empire and many other nations, a festival to give thanks for this year’s harvest and to encourage those who had worked hard throughout the year. Whatever its original meaning might have been, it’s one of…

“But Hecate, you are…” Lucas answered hesitantly. “A man.” “…?” Silence followed. Not only Hecate but also all the cadets watching the conversation blinked blankly, having lost the flow of the conversation. Ash’s jaw dropped as he chewed on his candy. After a moment of being lost in thought, Hecate stuttered in response. “…What? What…

Five years ago. Imperial Academy, the day of the 369th graduation ceremony. 『Fiat Justitia, Ruat Caelum』 ‘Let justice be done though the heavens fall.’ Underneath the plaque bearing the academy’s motto, bathed in the clear morning sunlight shining down the academy’s hallway. “Sigh…” 19-year-old Hecate gasped for breath, trying to stay calm. The girl with…

After a long time, I saw my father again… As I was having a trivial conversation with the Emperor, I suddenly noticed something strange. I cautiously pointed it out. “Father, your eyes right now…” “Hm? Ah, this you mean.” The Emperor gestured to his own eyes with his hand. “They’ve changed color, haven’t they?” The…

The heroes of this place were proud warriors. Many of them also represented their respective organizations. From the fact that the martial arts tournament was a team competition to determine the strongest party on the front, it demanded fierce competition, especially since the right to participate in the Black Dragon Subjugation Battle was at stake….

After the roasted eggs and honey water mukbang. The eagerly awaited training camp began. “Today, you all will be participating in various events by party!” Surveying the heroes gathered by party, I announced the rules. “Each event will be scored, and after performing in several events, the scores will be tallied. The party with the…