“Marriage is not something you are forced to do. You are free to marry whomever you wish. You are free to join or not any family. If you want to work, you are allowed to do so. We will do our best to support you in whatever you wish.”
“Yes. And I said I wanted to be a teacher. Father agreed, and now I’m studying hard.”
“Yes, you’re right. So I’m really sorry for you.”
“Dad?”
“…..Lastis is…… He was chosen as a hero.”
“…..It ….can’t be……”
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Okay, let’s get back on track and continue with the lecture.
I have already told you that Yakou robbed the Size-Tide, which lost St. Johan.
Naturally, the Holy Land moved to reclaim its territory, but there was a problem here.
As I mentioned earlier, this war promoted wealthy nations and strong armies. In other words, the country did not have more troops than it needed until then.
A necessary army is an army that can defend a city from beasts.
Sending troops out on an expedition would mean abandoning the defense of the city.
Even with the military power of the Size Tide, they could not defeat the Demon Kingdom. And so, the Size Tide was seized.
Centuria. What would you do?
“That’s right. A surprise attack by an elite force, right?”
That’s wonderful. It’s as if your father taught you that.
An elite group. An overwhelmingly elite group that surpassed even the military. Naturally, the Holy Land at the time chose that option. It could be said that there was no other choice.
And in the midst of it all, the saints received divine revelation. Let us all know this historical fact.
“As long as you do what I ask, I will save you. Choose the best warrior you can. I will give you the holy power to resist the demons.”
In other words, heroes are the result of God’s response to the struggles of the Holy Land.
Unable to rely on numbers, the Holy Land sought the power of individuals to defeat the demon king. God always leads us to the right path.
Now, then, being the hero that he is, how will he be chosen? Agito.
“Ah, yes. Let’s see, the church chooses.”
Um, it’s not a mistake.
In other words, it’s not completely correct.
I touched on this a little earlier, but what is a hero? I’m sure you already know, but to recap……
A famous warrior from each territory is nominated and competes in the church to be recognized as the best warrior.
Those warriors become heroes when the church gives them holy powers.
Currently, it seems that the church is in the process of selecting the heroes. However, until this time, the Church did not really exist.
“197. Don’t go, first hero, Beigain”.
Although there is no clear documentation, it is said that the time when Lord Beigain was chosen as the first hero and the time when the church was established are about the same time.
The Church was an organization that gave power to the heroes according to the signs that the saints received from God. That was the church.
Do you understand? At least at first, the church didn’t choose the heroes.
Why did it become the way it is now?
As you can see in the “197” section, it is because of the defeat of Beigain-sama.
From this defeat, he said, “I still do not have enough faith. The selection of warriors should be in accordance with God’s will.”
Do you understand? Beigain-sama’s passing is not in vain.
Can a brave man defeat the Demon King in the present?
I’m sorry to say this, but at least from the beginning until now, there is no historical fact that a Hero has defeated the Demon King.
I understand the frustration people feel, but the reality is that the Demon Kingdom still exists.
We have to accept the facts as facts.
I understand the frustration people feel, but the reality is that the Demon Kingdom still exists.
We have to accept the facts as facts.
However, we must not lose faith in God just because of the results.
From the expedition of the heroes to Foothrandle and Size Tide, the Demon Kingdom that proceeded with the invasion has stopped the invasion. There is no doubt that this is because the heroes are reducing the power of the Demon King.
What kind of battle are the heroes waging in the Demon Kingdom? We have no way of knowing.
But without a doubt, it is through the power of the heroes that we are now able to live in peace.
If there is any doubt, it is our own. We have yet to truly respond to the will of God. Perhaps that is what this is all about.
Nene. Do you know the origin of the hero’s name?
“Yes, he is so brave that he is not afraid of death.”
“That’s right.”
In the past, many illustrious heroes were chosen, but none of them came back alive.
We must not forget them. Our peace is only possible because of the precious lives of our heroes.