[ DAY 3060 ]:The war with Demon Kind is finallyover, new seeds of peace have been sown... ...
But WHY?!
Why can't I shake that gut wrenching feeling that something horrible is about to happen? could it be the fears of fatherhood? My new born daughter's eyes are of her mother Reina. Thier pink blossom hue reminiscent of a cherry blossom gave me her name, Sakura. My only comfort now, is seeing her grow through the different stages of life.
[DAY 3095]: I fear my freedom from the empire and my duties as a hero may be short lived. It's been two months of negotiations and peace talks with the demon nation. After demon Lord Val's followers were eradicated, a more responsible demon lord ascended the throne, Veltose Obsidian. Yesterday as my knighting ceremony progressed, the smiles of Reina with our little blossom in her hands beamed towards me in waves. Their love a support toe through the forced smiles of greedy, jealous and self-centered nobles. In my thoughts, I couldn't help but wonder, what if the emperor attempted to tie me to the empire with a marriage offer. I realized it was far too certain and I had to find an escape route. After changing my mind about returning to Japan, the only thing I wanted to do know, was live with my loved ones, even if it meant ignoring the burning world.
His Majesty, Emperor Alfred Baltimore (IV) , gave a proud grin, her majesty, his wife had a rather forced expression on her face. as if the very site of me disgusted her. for the emperor, she was willing to swallow burning coal with a smile. I surmised the source of her hatred, her son was supposed to lead the demon extermination brigade before I came along.
as honors for the bravery of my fallen comrades and I, the crest of brave was awarded to each of us. For the deceased, it was given to their families. As for my fellow other worlders, theirs was laid in their caskets alongside their mutilated corpses and some, no corpse at all. The ceremony was a treat for the eyes and the heart, as they unveiled our memorial monument, a sculpture by the imperial artist titled, Heroes-Seven.
About an hour afterwards, I was escorted to the Emperor's study along with Reina and Sakura. In the study, the prestigious Coldinore family were seated engaged with his majesty. Their eldest daughter about the same age as me sat with them with both arms crossed and a leg over the other. She shot reina wass a look of pure animosity. an animosity unmistakeable. I already knew what the king was about to ask of me and I was fully ready to deny the request. The put forth his request, a marriage of diplomatic convenience with their eldest daughter. I was in such denial that I voiced my concerns without restraint. it was an injustice. a play on cruelty.
My disdain ever so evident fueled my words as i stated moe than one reason why I'd rather not do such. My attempts however, was made futile when the emperor's attendant brought up the issue with the binding contract magic I signed When I first arrived. The terms of the contract were simple, infact, so simple that I failed to see the trick at play in the matter. Per the contract, I am soul bound to any order by the Empire until the contract is REMOVED or I Die. Which meant they chose when to remove the contract. At first, my disorientation made me unable to realize, and now, it is the same hook that pulls me away from my heart's desires.
Why would the Empire, a symbol of peace and good play such a cruel trick? could it be that Val Demiose was actually right from the start?!! Did he see all of this coming? Have I been fighting the wrong side of the war this entire time? Were the deaths of my comrades in vain? I have no choice in the matter now, refusal makes me an imperial enemy and a fugitive, my family and I will all be executed on that notion.