The Impersonating Daimaou Wants to be Hated (WN): Chapter 28

 

Chapter 28: Prologue: Following the History of Heroes

"Following the History of Heroes."

 The reason why I started working on this book just before the final battle may simply be an escape from the sense of loss I still feel from the recent battle.

 I am in a position that was called the "Great Sage" and to lead hundreds of thousands of soldiers before the final battle, and yet I am in such a state. I even have no energy to ridiculing myself for my own inadequacies.

 But please understand. The battle against the last apocalyptic beast that took place the other day, what was lost there was that great. Perhaps I am not the only one who has fallen to my knees in loss and despair.

 Right now, Celicia-sama, the king of the wind and the most powerful king of all, is standing at the head of the camp and somehow struggling not to lower the command of the army, but as word of his death spreads, the effect of his death is only diminishing.

 He... The death of my husband Aquim Bonvoul was that great.

 Who could have predicted that a man who was just a common small-time villain would become so influential around the world?

The "Favored One of Light and Darkness," the "Favored One of the Founder," the "Great Hero of a Hundred Slayers," there is probably no one on this continent, or anywhere else in the world, who does not know his name. His accomplishments are so great.

 But most people who read this will never know the truth about my beloved man. That is why I would like to leave here the true picture of him that no one knows.

 This is the kind of story that should be taken to the grave, and I, as well as the women who know the truth, must have intended to do so. But even if I am pointed out as a traitor, I dare to put it on record here now.

 Why did I change my mind? If someone were to ask me the reason at this time, when I am still unable to escape the feeling of loss even as I write, I might reveal my true feelings, which as the "Great Sage" I should never speak out, as I feel.

 The final battle will take place soon. We cannot win the final battle for the survival of those who live in this world. I am convinced of this.

 Everyone is exhausted both physically and mentally after the fierce battle. Even so, I am aware that it is a shameful attitude for the one who is called the "Great Sage" to give up on victory so early at a time when everyone is trying to unite in anticipation of the final battle, as though I were spitting on my friends who have fought with him up to this point. But it is no use. No matter how much we tried to rouse ourselves, the only thing that rises to the surface is an endless sense of resignation that spreads endlessly.

 There is no way to win. No, there is no such thing in the first place.

 She is that strong. She is too strong! Once, she kicked off the simultaneous attack of the founder and the kings with one arm. Whenever I see those rainbow-colored eyes, just like those of the founder, and that golden hair that shines brighter than any crown in the world, my body trembles pitifully.

 I will surely die in the next battle.

 After the death of Aquim Bonvoul, no one can stand against her. So it is funny to say...... but when I was aware of my inevitable death, I naturally decided on the title of this book.

"Following the History of Heroes."

 This book is the story of a hero who became a legend while still alive and ended his life as a legend.

 So, where should I begin the story? Of course, I was not always with him, but as his wife, I learned about him from many people, including him himself. So I can proudly say that I am the one who knows the most about his history.

 Incidentally, speaking of history, Aquim Bonvoul, the son of the Minister from the kingdom of Light, made his first appearance in history at the duel for the Knight of Light. However, it was undoubtedly during that great event that he, who would later be called a great hero, first showed a glimpse of his power.

 It was his first mission as a Knight of Light. It was when he went to investigate a town that we had lost contact with. A dragon was expected to appear, and to counter it, Aquim Bonvoul, a Knight of Light, visited the village with a small group of soldiers.

 But what awaited him there was no easy opponent, such as a dragon.

 If the proof of a hero is a feat that no ordinary man can imitate, then Aquim Bonvoul's tale of heroism surely began there.

 Therefore, I would like to start from this point. The truth about the man who was called a hero, and what really happened behind the scenes of that incident.

 Looking back on it now, the curtain may have already begun to rise at this point.

 The curtain is now rising on the stage for the death struggle between the All-Tribes Coalition, formed by all the races living in this world, and the Daimaou, that fearsome demon king with terrifying power.