Tyrant

Side Story 30. [After Story] Chain [Participant Interview #2] — Date: Imperial Year 667— Location: A small town in the southern region of the Everblack Empire— Interviewer: Jupiter Junior— Interviewee: Chain Junior left New Terra and headed south. Originally, she had planned to travel alone, but for safety reasons, a security detail had been assigned…

Side Story 29. [After Story] Hecate [Participant Interview #1] — Date: Imperial Year 667— Location: Everblack Empire, Capital — New Terra— Interviewer: Jupiter Junior— Interviewee: Hecate Whiteblossom “I’m home~ Whoa, it’s so hot today…” It was still early evening. Hecate fanned her collar with one hand as she stepped into the house after work. Junior,…

Extra Story 28. [After Story] The Bringars That evening, the birthday party I had prepared for Serenade was held. People from the duchy, Serenade’s friends, old comrades, and many others visited the Duke’s residence, bringing gifts. “Wow! It’s a mountain of presents!” The gifts were for her mother, but Stella was the one bouncing with…

Extra Story 27. [After Story] Ash (3) Thus, the chaotic morning passed. After finishing breakfast, including dessert, and eating heartily from the morning… Perhaps because she had woken up too early, Stella dozed off again, completely oblivious to the world. Serenade held the soundly sleeping Stella tightly in her arms and smiled warmly. “I’ll put…

After Story 26. [After Story] Stella Five years later. Imperial Year 667. Fifteen years since the final battle against the monsters. Bringar Duchy. The Grand Duke’s Palace. “Daddy.” A small voice rang in my ears. “Daddy, wake up.” Tiny hands carefully shook my body. “Come on, wake up! Hurry!” “Mm…” Drowsily, I slowly opened my…

After Story 25. [After Story] The Reception The wedding was over. Dozens of people lunged for the bouquet Yun had thrown. Verdandi managed to snatch it up and held it high like a championship trophy. Thema, Verdandi’s aide, clapped enthusiastically, saying something like, “As expected, Your Majesty’s victory is assured.” It was both absurd and…

Side Story 24. [After Story] Yun & Kuilan (2) “Ash!” “Mikhail!” Mikhail approached with his arms wide open. I mirrored his gesture, and we embraced. “Have you been well?” The young king smiled as he spoke, his jaw now covered with a thick beard. A few years ago, he had started growing it, frustrated by…

Side Story 23. [After Story] Yun & Kuilan Six months later. Imperial Year 662. Ten years after the final battle against the monsters. Central Continent. Near the Great Forest. Beastkin Village. Bang! Boom! Fireworks bloomed in the clear morning sky. Colorful fabric decorations, densely hung from the branches of a Maple tree in the village…

Side Story 22. [After Story] Remnants “Could it… could it heal my mother’s legs?” “…” I hesitated at Sid’s question, but Dearmudin answered firmly. “That would be difficult.” Dearmudin’s voice was stern. “We cannot control the purpose or the form in which these remnants manifest.” “…” “They are, quite literally, just remnants. The only thing…

Side Story 21. [After Story] Sid (2) Imperial Year 662. Ten years after the final battle against the monsters. Southern end of the Empire. Crossroad. The lord’s manor. Children’s playroom. “Daddy! Daddy!” The five-year-old twins, Emerald and Sapphire, came running toward Lucas with quick, eager steps. “Pick us up! Pick us up!” Lucas smiled warmly…