Chapter 09

While Holy and I went back to Labarnia Haruka and the others met up with General Jonathan and his soldiers greeted them and said.

"I can't believe it that Kyouko-sama is that powerful her powers are on par with the demon king's power so how did she get that strong do any of you have any Ideas Rose-san?"(Jonathan)

Rose shook her head and said.

"I'm afraid that none of us know where Kyouko-sama came from but I think it's better for the country of Silveria to join forces with her rather than oppose her she can be a valuable ally for humanity. but I really don't care what happens to this country. But my loyalty will remain with Kyouko-sama."(Rose)

With a smile on his face Jonathan said.

"I knew that you would remain loyal to your current master Lady Rose Caladious Arcadia the champion of light"(Jonathan)

The champion of light are warriors that reached the limits of human abilities and they have attained eternal youth thanks to the holy energy that surrounds them. They are said to be as strong as the demon lord but not their physical and magical powers, but rather their skills as a warrior.

"So you knew that I'm the champion of light yet you didn't tell the king why is that?"(Rose)

"Because Shirou-sama told me not to tell him that your the first champion of light"(Jonathan)

Shirou Kobayashi the current guild master of the adventurer's guild and is also the emperor of the strongest human empire in the world the Kobayashi Bakufu or rather known as the shogunate.

"So have they finally decided to make a move? Since they’re the strongest human empire the world has ever seen I think it's about time that they took action especially Emperor Shirou. The man who have defeated the demon king and his army. Since then the demon king's army avoided the imperial lands of the Kobayashi Bakufu and formed a treaty with them so they weren't attacked by the demon king's army so their country continued to prosper unlike small countries like Silveria were the ones who were targeted by the demon king instead."(Yuuki)

The military strength of the Kobayashi Bakufu continued to grow until they finally became on par with the strength of the demon king's forces, but they chose to observe and continued to prepare for a war that will decide the fate of the world.

"But it looks like that they are preparing for a war with the forces of the demon king. But I don't think that they would go through the trouble and aid a small country like silveria so we should expect no help from them"(Haruka)

Haruka asked Jonathan who then told her.

"Then what are you suggesting that this small country of silveria should do in order to survive the wrath of the demon king? Our only chance of survival is to join forces with the Kobayashi Shougunate"(Jonathan)

Then out of nowhere a beautiful young lady said.

"There's no another way for this small country go gain the required military strength to repel the invasion of the demon king"(Kyouko)

Everyone turned around to the direction where the voice came from and saw Kyouko standing behind them while placing both her hands on her waist. Jonathan then asked.

"How did you get here? Didn't you return to Labarnia?"(Jonathan)

"After I burried holy's mother she decided to sightseeing in the town so I returned here. And the only way that you could gather a strong enough military army is by joining forces with the remaining small countries that surrounds Silveria."(Kyouko)

I looked at Jonathan with a serious look on my face and I said.

"And about our agreement I want the three things. First I want a large sum of money about five hundred mithril coins, the second is the for the provinces of Labarnia, Plato, Drakulia and Renia. I want the king to give me lordship over these lands, and also I want these lands to be independent from silveria. and the third is that Jonathan-san, Haruka-san, and the third defense brigade are join my army."(Kyouko)

Jonathan looked at me with a troubled look on his face as he said.

"But if it will guarantee the safety of this country then I'm sure the king is willing to comply. But those demands are too much. I doubt that the king will easily grant these requests even if it’s from the hero who saved the kingdom."(Jonathan)

As the two of us were talking a young man in his mid twenties approached us while mounted on a white horse. he dismounted the horse and said.

"I heard that you reclaimed these provinces from the demon king's mighty army. but can you really build a strong enough army to defeat the demon king's army? If you can then I king George IV will be more than willing to give up those lands for the savior of our country Kyouko-sama."(George IV)

Said the man named George IV as he sat down a chair prepared by one of the soldiers. With a serious look on my face I told him.

"I'll build an army strong enough to repel the demon king's army within a few months and finally build an army that's equal or stronger than the demon king's army within three year"(Kyouko)

Surprised by my answer George IV then asked in a serious tone.

"But how exactly are you going to do that?"(George IV)

"I'll use magic to create an army of golems to repel them, then I'll create a country and recruit people into my government."(Kyouko)

George IV smiled at me and asked.

"So your planning to create a country of your own? But with your powers I guess no one will have the power that you possess nor will they have the power to stop you."(George IV)

"I will also request that Jonathan and Haruka to come along with me on my new government as leaders of the new republic. And don't worry as long as the country exist we will not engage war with Silveria but we will also provide protection for the country so rest assured for your security"(Kyouko)

With a serious look on his face George IV then said.

"Fine but in exchange please give me at least one hundred thousand golems to help protect my country."(George IV)

"O-okay but I can't deliver them to you now i'll need time to create golems so i'll give them to you by after two months"(Kyouko)

George IV then said in a serious tone while having a wicked smile on his face.

"So you also wanted money right? Because you will need funds for your country. but you will need to give us something of equal value."(George IV)

He then added to his previous sentence.

"B-but five hundred million coru is a bit too high can you please lower the amount of money."(George IV)

I placed my hand on my chin and started thinking after a few seconds I then told him.

"Then how about for every two years you will pay us one hundred million coru until you paid the five hundred million that I demanded. To make it even I will also send you a hundred thousand golems per two years until you have a total of five hundred thousand golems."(Kyouko)

George IV looked at me with a face filled with suspension and he asked me.

"But how strong are these golems? Are they really worth spending five hundred million?"(George IV)

Then placed my hand on the ground and summoned a golem using soil and asked one of the king's guards to fight the golem. I gave the golem the orders of fighting the knight without killing him since the golems becomes stronger depending on the strength of the summonner the power of a soil golem is 2% of my maximum power and the stone golem are 5% and golems made of minerals are 10%. The soldier ran towards the golem but when the golem moved it was so fast that the knight failed to react and was knocked down by the golem easily.

"W-what just happened? It was too fast."(George IV)

Said George IV with a surprised look on his face.

"So will you accept my conditions?"(Kyouko)

George IV nodded and said.

"I agree….. since the soil golem moved so fast that the knight failed to react I wonder how strong will the iron golems be. With these golems under the command of the kingdom of silveria then I’m sure that our military will grow stronger."(George IV)

"Good it's nice doing business with you king George IV of silveria."(Kyouko)

"So here's the first one hunderd million coru please spend it well."(George IV)

He then handed me a large leather bag that contains ten thousand platinum coins and after that he rode white horse and left.

I guess this country has a lot of problem regarding their military so their willing to give us this much to raise a strong army. Well it's not their fault for being a weak country and the armies of the demon king wished them wiped out so they must resorted to this kind tactics because they have no other choice but to give their lands to the one who saved them from the demon invasion.

But in reality they are planning on using us as shields so that the demon king's attention will be focused on us and not them and that they wouldn't be targeted by the demon king but us instead.

It's a great plan indeed….. but I knew that the king would use us so I must atleast cooperate. the demon king's army can't beat me so unless the demon king himself attacks us they can't do a thing against me.

"Then everyone who wishes to join my army are more than welcome to join"(Kyouko)

"Trying to recruit soldiers from my army?. Hey men you are now assigned as her personal army and you are no longer soldiers of silveria so serve your new master well."(George IV)

"Yes sir!"(Solders)

It seems like he is trying to get on my good side huh? But I'll pretend that I didn't noticed his attempt and act like a fool.

"Well then everyone let's depart to our new capital Labarnia. And mark this day as the birth of the born of the republic of the Sakuragami."(Kyouko)

Afterwards Kyouko along with everyone from the third defense force departed to Labarnia.

"Send word to the other nearby countries if they wish to join the Republic of Sakuragami this message is from Kyouko Akaza the girl who possessed the powers that are on par with the demon king's power. Everyone must have felt the overwhelming power that was felt from the entire continent and it came from me for those who wish their safety from the demon king join forces with me and let me rule the country. But rest assured i'll only be in charge of your military forces and the personal affairs of your country will still be left for your kings to decide"(Kyouko)

"Yes ma'am!"(Soldiers)

I sent a thousand soldiers to the nearby countries and the destroyed countries so that the can get military support from them. I needed to gather as many soldiers as possible. If I'm planning on fighting the demon king's army. With our current numbers I doubt that we'll last a day against their main force. So we needed enough manpower to repel them first so we needed as many soldiers as possible.

Meanwhile at Labarnia Fina-chan gave her some task to do at home so after she fulfilled the task that I her. When I arrived at Labarnia I saw gave her some money for her to spend while I'm away. and she went to the pharmacy to buy some herbs and medicine.

After that I returned to Drakulia to prepare the province for the upcoming war. we needed to improve the production of wheat so we needed more farmers so I went to Labarnia to hire anyone who was currently jobless. and I manage to gather ten thousand people who were willing to become farmers.

I've also requested a large quantity of rice, potatoes, carrots, apples, grapes, iron, rigia, deorite, wood, stone, wheat, bread, cows, sheep and goats from the merchant's guild. and I also requested an expedition from the adventurer's guild to explore the mines on Drakulia. And we already hired skilled carpenters and they finally started on building more houses on Labarnia, While the carpenters build the houses, the masons that we hired started building a wall with a lenght of fifteen kilometer on each sides. a square shaped wall to surround the new capital.

And since these lands were abandoned by their lords who fled towards the shougunate I had to appoint people to become lords of the provinces. but I needed to find someone that can trusted for the job. The only person that I think of who can be a lord of the province is Adele-san so I appointed her as the lord of Drakulia.

I also requested the constructions of additional inns for travelers since we needed to gather people so we needed them to feel safe in this city that's why I ordered a wall to be built. But I know that's not enough we will need more time before we can become strong enough to fight the demon king's army.

As I was laying down on the fields outside the city of drakulia I saw a familiar carriage. An Eagle that was facing the moon it was without a doubt that same carraige as before. And a beautiful girl with red hair and eyes disembarked from the carriage it was without a doubt the noble that I’ve met before Adele von Remedia-san. I wonder what she was doing here as she approached me and said.

"It's been a long time Kyouko-san I was in Labarnia when the province of Drakulia was attacked so there was nothing I can do. But father has left the country and went to the shougunate's lands. So now I'm currently the lord of Drakulia. But that’s all thanks to you Kyouko-san. I heard that Kyouko-san fought a million demons in this city. Is that true Kyouko-san?"(Adele)

I nodded to Adele and I told her.

"Y-yes that's true that I fought them, but I didn't beat them on my own. my comrades helped me on the winning the battle. Without them the province wouldn’t have been reclaimed."(Kyouko)

With a serious look on her face Adele asked.

"I see well Kyouko-san can I ask you a favor?"(Adele)

"What is it?"(Kyouko)

"Please teach me swordsmanship Kyouko-san."(Adele)

I scratched my head and I told her in a serious tone.

"W-well to be honest I'm not skilled on using weapons. I simply fought the demons using brute strength alone so I can't help you Adele-san."(Kyouko)

"Huh?!"(Adele)

Adele tilted her head with a dumbfounded look on her face with my reply. I guess she thought that since I played a big role on the reclaimation of Drakulia so she thought that I was a master swordsman. I smiled at her and said.

"But I know someone who can train you swordsmanship so I'll ask her later for you."(Kyouko)

Then her face reverted back from surprised to serious and she asked me.

"So putting my request aside I'll ask you a question Kyouko-san so please give me an honest response."(Adele)

"O-okay what is it Adele-san."(Kyouko)

She took a scroll from the carriage and she asked me.

"Can you read this Kyouko-san?"(Adele)

"Let me have a look."(Kyouko)

She handed me the scroll and when I looked at the contents I was surprised…. It wasbecause they were in the scroll weren’t written the language of this world but rather the words in the scroll were written in Hiragana.

Adele stared at me and she asked me.

"Can you read them?"(Adele)

Without answering I just nodded and then she asked me.

"Are you from the shougunate Kyouko-san?"(Adele)

"No I didn't came from the shougunate or any other country."(Kyouko)

Adele showed a smile on her face as she said.

"It seems like you're not lying."(Adele)

With a dumbfounded look on my face I asked Adele.

"How can you tell Adele-san?"(Kyouko)

"It's because of my ability [the eye of truth]. The ability allows me to know if a person is lying to me or not."(Adele)

I placed both of my hands on my hips and asked Adele-san.

"So you thought that I was a spy from the Shougunate?"(Kyouko)

"Y-yes Kyouko-san but it looks like you aren't."(Adele)

With a serious look on her face she asked me.

"So what are you planning Kyouko-san?"(Adele)

"It's to build a strong country that can repel the demon king's army so that my loved ones could be safe from them."(Kyouko)

With a suspicious look on her face she asked.

"So why are you buying a large quality of black powder from the merchant's Guild Kyouko-san?"(Adele)

She knew I was buying gunpowder from the merchant's guild? I didn't tell anyone about this so how did she know?

"It's required for my next plan."(Kyouko)

I smiled at Adele-san and returned the scroll to her the she stared at my eyes and she asked me.

"Why is your left gold while the right is silver can you tell me why your eyes have different colors?"(Adele)

I shook my head and told her.

"I don't know. But I would like to test you if you're qualified on being the lord of Drakulia. A country can't be changed by a single person alone. So please helpe me Adele-san please be my adviser."(Kyouko)

Adele let’s out a sigh and she said.

"Fine I'll accept your offer if you tell me what your planning on doing with the black powder?"(Adele)

"An ideal weapon for the weak. A weapon that will allow them to stand up against those who oppress them."(Kyouko)

"Is that so?"(Adele)

And on that day Adele von Remedia became the lord of Drakulia and I gave her the required amount of resources to restore Drakulia to it's former glory.

Meanwhile Fina-chan was walking back to the mansion when she saw an injured old lady who was in her 80's. she approached the lady and she treated her wounds of the old lady that she found on the streets. She also bought her some fruits and clothes because her clothes were torn apart by a dog. so she gave bought those clothes so that she can give it to her and she also paid an inn to let her stay there for at least a month. The payment also covers the food of the old lady so she was very thankful that she met such a kind child and she said.

"Thank you miss can you please tell me your name?"(Old Lady)

With a smile on her face she replied.

"It's Fina Oba-san(Old lady)."(Fina)

The old lady smiled at Fina-chan and said.

"You must have been raised well by your parents"(Old Lady)

Fina shook her head and she said.

"I'm afraid not….. because my parents passed away when I was only seven years old and now that I'm twelve years old I can take care of myself I'm not as weak as I am before"(Fina)

"I am sorry to hear that. but who's taking care of you?"(Old Lady)

Asked the old lady. Fina smiled and said.

"A young lady named Kyouko Akaza she took me in and taught me to be kind to others"(Fina)

"Good think that she's a good person so I can be rest assured that she has a noble heart"(Old Lady)

Fina-chan smiled at the Old Lady and everyone started to stare at Fina-chan. She haven't realized it but she looked so cute when she was smiling like that everyone stared at her but she didn't mind.

"Well then i'll be leaving take care Oba-san(Old lady)."(Fina)

"Take care Fina-chan."(Old Lady)

After that Fina-chan returned to the mansion and at the same time I have just arrived from Drakulia and patted Fina's head. And the child smiled at me and said.

"Welcome back Kyouko onee-sama"(Fina)

"You should just call me Kyouko-san like everyone else Fina-chan."(Kyouko)

"O~kay Kyouko-san."(Fina)

"I'm home Fina-chan how's david?"(Kyouko)

"Don't worry he's fine his just playing around in the fields so don't worry about him there are also guards in the area so it should be safe."(Fina)

Her smile really does bright up my day I wish that I had a little sister like her in my former world. she's just too cute I wish that I could protect the smiles of children like her and david so I must defeat the demon king in order to accomplish that.

With the help of Fina-chan's smile my determination has increased I wanted to protect the smiles of these children and I was willing to fight for their cause.