In the final battle between the hero group led by Sion and the Demon King and King of the Demon Kingdom, Vilarzord…
The outcome was that, through the “Hero’s Last Sacred Art,” in which Sion sacrificed his own life, both he and the Demon King disappeared together…
“Hero Sion fought bravely until the end, Your Majesties.”
The four surviving girls from the group: Holy Knight Tiana, Grand Saint Katrea, Sacred Archer Ingrid, and Supreme Witch Efemia, were in the throne room informing the kings and queens of the allied nations.
“Truly, he cared for the world until the end… he vanished… ugh.”
Said Grand Saint Katrea, tears in her eyes.
“We will never forget his courage, his determination.”
Declared Sacred Archer Ingrid firmly.
“A precious sacrifice… achieved peace… gratitude…”
Murmured Efimia, the Supreme Witch.
“Sion… ah, Sion… ugh…”
The princess beside the king was in tears.
She was in love with Sion.
Although it seemed that Sion himself had not realized it, it was a poorly kept secret among those around them.
From afar, Tiana had been thinking about Sion, who leaped from one battlefield to another, holding onto her love from a distance. And yet, that love remained unrequited.
As a woman, Tiana felt compassion for her. Losing a loved one must be immense pain, agony. And what’s more, they were the ones who caused it. They were not free from guilt.
But above all, they were excited for the bright life that awaited them from now on.
“Anyway, the Demon King has been defeated. I’m sorry about Sion, but you really did very well.”
“You are the saviors of this world,” praised the kings and queens.
“Let’s immediately organize a parade to commemorate the defeat of the Demon King. Everyone must attend.”
“Of course. And also regarding the rewards.”
Tiana stepped forward.
“Oh, certainly. We will give you anything you want from each of our kingdoms. We will grant all your wishes,” laughed one of the kings, who was the principal monarch among the allied nations.
The lives of Tiana and her companions were about to flourish. A promising future lay ahead of them.
That night, a victory banquet was held, and the next evening, Tiana and the other three girls had a small private party.
“Yes!”
“Congratulations!”
“Now, we are all heroines!”
“So many rewards… so many honors, so many men… to choose and discard…”
It was a celebration of the defeat of the Demon King and also a celebration of their future.
“If Sion had survived, he probably would have taken most of the credit,” Tiana muttered disdainfully.
“As a hero, he would receive all the credit, while we would be like extras… Ah, just thinking about it makes me angry!”
“Tiana, you were rejected by Sion, right?”
“Don’t mention it! No, I didn’t really like him! I was just considering using him!”
Tiana felt uncomfortable and shouted.
…If she were to be honest, at one point, she did indeed fall in love with him.
However, there was also a practical side at play.
Tiana was drawn to Sion for her love, for her status as the “hero’s wife,” from both angles.
After gathering the courage to confess…
“Until we defeat the Demon King, I don’t have time for romantic matters like that.”
Thus, Sion firmly rejected her confession of love.
It was humiliating.
Until that moment, there were no men who could resist Tiana. Sons of nobles and wealthy merchants, aces of the knight order, members of royalty, many men had courted Tiana.
She had had around ten different lovers, but none had managed to satisfy her.
Only a man with the highest status in this world would be suitable for her.
She thought that the hero Sion, destined to save the world, would be the right one for her…
“Well, this is what I get for rejecting me. Alright then, I feel great!”
Tiana smiled maliciously.
