Tyrant

Side Story 12. [After Story] Mason Imperial Year 662. Ten years since the final battle against the monsters. The Imperial Capital, New Terra. A lavish tavern on the outskirts. “Woooooo!” As a female singer finished her live performance for the evening, the audience around the stage erupted into applause and whistles. “Thank you! Thank you,…

Side Story 11. [After Story] Ash Five years have passed, in the Imperial Year 662. Ten years since the final battle against the monsters. Imperial Capital, New Terra. “Gah!” I woke up with a jolt, startled out of my sleep as I dozed off in the carriage. Sitting across from me was Body… Damn it,…

Side Story 10. [After Story] Autumn Festival (4) Lark’s family: his wife and three sons. It was believed that they had been captured and executed by Fernandez shortly after the “Imperial Succession Struggle” between Lark and Fernandez. But that was merely Fernandez’s cover story. Neither Lark, his wife, nor their three sons had been killed;…

Side Story 09. [After Story] Autumn Festival (3) Crossroad, the Lord’s Manor. “It’s so unfair…” Sitting on the bed and staring out the window, Evangeline grumbled. “I worked so hard preparing for this festival, and I can’t even enjoy it at all… It’s just so unfair…” The grass sledding hill, Gourmet Street, the orchard experience……

Side Story 08. [After Story] Autumn Festival (2) “Ahahahaha!” Riding down the grassy slope on a sled, Sid laughed gleefully. Behind him, Damien sat close, skillfully steering the makeshift sled as they glided smoothly down the hill. “Hold on tight, Sid!” “Yes, brother!” Giggling, Sid clung tightly to Damien’s arm with his small hands, doing…

Side Story 07. [After Story] Autumn Festival Imperial Year 657. Five years after the final battle with the monsters. Southern Empire. Crossroad. The first day of the Autumn Festival. Central Plaza. “It’s been a while, everyone!” Ash stood on the prepared stage in the plaza, flashing a broad grin. “How has everyone been?” Waaaaahhh! The…

Side Story 06. [After Story] Ash In front of Crossroad’s lord’s manor. Clatter! Clatter! Clatter! Lucas, riding his horse at full speed, dismounted with an agile leap. “Huff, huff, huff!” Sweating profusely from the nonstop ride, Lucas didn’t even bother catching his breath before asking, “E-Evangeline?! Where’s Evangeline?” “Sir Lucas!” It was Damien who came…

Side Story 05. [After Story] Evangeline Half a year later. Imperial Year 657, autumn. Five years after the final battle against the monsters. Southern Empire. Crossroad. Southern part of the city. Orchard. Snip! With a crisp sound, a cluster of grapes was neatly clipped off the vine. “My, my, what a fine bunch~” Evangeline, wearing…

Side Story 04. [After Story] Evangeline Imperial Year 657. Five years after the final battle against the monsters. Southern Empire. Crossroad. Lord’s Manor Drawing Room. “Congratulations. You’re pregnant.” The visiting priest, Zenis, announced. Sitting side by side in front of him, Evangeline and Lucas’s mouths fell open at the same time. “What the…” “Wha—” Zenis,…

Side Story 03. [After Story] Evangeline Imperial Year 657. Five years after the final battle against the monsters. Southern Empire. Crossroad. “What?! You’ve already arrived?!” Evangeline came rushing out of the lord’s manor, barefoot, to greet her visitor. The guest was already stepping down from the carriage parked in front of the manor. Evangeline called…