Sacred Queen

Who knows who started it? The matter of the contract between the unknown shepherd girl and the legendary Sacred Sword quickly spread throughout the country.

After successfully saving Aelric's village, more and more people came to Areishia and asked for her help.

With a kind-hearted personality, Areishia doesn't refuse and helps those who come.

Since there were 'almost' no Elementalists in this era, people had to endure the calamity brought about by the Revolting Spirits.

And so, Areishia began to use the power bestowed by the Sacred Sword to bring peace to the world, by pacifying, or defeating the Revolting Spirits.

People applauded her efforts, and gave her the name <<Sacred Queen>>.

On the other hand, Ars who always accompanied Arenishia, always received hostile looks from everyone because he displayed various magical powers.

He is considered to be the second male Elementalist in history besides Solomon.

The main reason why everyone hated him, was none other than because Solomon invaded all countries by controlling the 72 Spirits, which gave him the <<Demon King>> title.

Since they couldn't do anything for Demon King Solomon, they vented their hatred on Ars. It didn't stop there, they had repeatedly instigated Areishia to expel Ars, but their efforts always failed.

In one of the luxurious rooms of the Nefescal Palace in the Ordesia Empire.

Ars sat by the window, looking at the moon that lit up the night sky.

"It's been four months, huh… Those disgusting noble ladies sure are working hard, they're trying to ruin my image in Areishia's eyes. This is why I dislike the nobility of the feudal era."

Opening [Storage Magic], he took out a pack of cigarettes, lit the tip, and took a puff.

Within four months, Ars recovered 1% of his strength. He was fortunate enough to unlock the [Storage Magic] ability.

"Huuu... Let's meet Areishia. I haven't seen her since arriving at the palace."

Putting out the cigarette, Ars changed into formal clothes.

The reason he and Areishia were at the Nefescal Palace, the Ordesia Empire had specially invited Areishia to exterminate the Revolting Spirits.

Not only the Ordesia Empire, but the Holy Kingdom of Lugia, Dracunia Empire, Quina Empire, and other small countries had made requests for Areishia to visit their countries.

Basically, Ars and Areishia were very busy and only had free time to relax.

Regardless of how tired or unhappy she is, Areishia will always smile to encourage others.

"Haaa… Areishia is too kind, she clearly knows she is being used, but she still fights for people."

Who knows how many times Ars sighed. He felt Areishia was too innocent and naive.

After changing into formal clothes in the form of a black coat and black pants, Ars smoothed his hair in front of the mirror.

From the open window, a shadow approached without making a sound, then from within the shadow appeared a young girl whose appearance was hidden by a black cloak and mask.

Standing behind Ars, the girl held a dagger and unhesitatingly stabbed into her target's neck.

*Ting*

However, what happened next was not the bloody scene the girl had expected, instead the dagger in her hand broke.

"Ugh."

Before the girl continued with another attack, Ars' hand grabbed her neck tightly.

"This is the 100th assassin... Aren't you guys getting tired of sending assassins over and over again? To be honest, I'm already bored." Ars looked at the girl in front of him without any sympathy.

This was not the first time he had faced an assassination attempt. In fact, ever since Areishia's name became widespread, almost every day Ars would have assassins aiming for his life.

Areishia's strength was so mesmerizing that there were some who envied her, who despised her, and even those who related to her only for fame and glory.

If not for Ars always being by her side and looking after her, the female nobles would drain Areishia's value even more.

"Ugh—."

The girl struggled and tried to free herself. Unfortunately, it's useless. She was increasingly difficult to breathe, and her body gradually became limp.

"Let's see, who sent you."

Ars shook his Sharingan hypnotically at the girl, then interrogated her. However, he obtained no useful information.

The girl did not know the identity of their client.

"This one is also useless. Well, considering the cunning of the nobles, it's not easy to find evidence."

*Crack*

Feeling that the assassin girl was no longer of any use, Ars snapped her neck and ended her life quickly

Then he used [Hinokagutsuchi] to burn the girl's corpse without leaving any residue.

Opening the bedroom door, the two female knights standing guard at the front immediately became alert. Even their hands had grasped the hilts of their swords and were ready to draw them at any moment.

Ars was used to the biased behavior of the women in this world towards him.

"Sir Ars, where are you going?" Asked one of the female knights.

"I want to meet Areishia."

"The Sacred Queen is currently attending a banquet with the members of the imperial family. The banquet does not allow men to attend, please return to the room."

"If I don't want to, then what?"

Ars's body emitted a momentum that pressed the two female knights to their knees on the ground.

"Just because men's social status is low, don't compare me to them."

Leaving behind the intimidating words, Ars walked forward.

After his figure disappeared, the two female knights finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Very scary..."

"With such power, it's no wonder he's called the Next Generation Demon King."

The two female knights looked at each other.

Ars also has his own title, which is <<Next Generation Demon King>>.

The nobles were worried that he would become the next Demon King after Demon King Solomon was defeated by Areishia. Apart from that, he had repeatedly prevented them from using Areishia for their personal gain.

After failing to brainwash Areishia to hate Ars, they decide to send assassins to kill him. However, it was the assassins who met their end.

...

It was night.

There were already many guests of honor gathered having friendly conversation in the great hall of the Nefescal Palace.

There was elegant music flowing, and chandeliers were lavishly arranged with crystals as decorations.

Sumptuous seafood, meat, and fruit are arranged on a table lined up in the middle.

Those who were invited to the ceremony were Elementalists representing various countries and high aristocrats and nobles.

And as the main star of the banquet, Areishia was surrounded by nobles who tried to flatter her.

"Sacred Queen, thanks to your hard work, people are living well without the Revolting Spirits."

"Now that the Revolting Spirits have begun to dwindle, it is all because of you, Sacred Queen."

"The only problem left is the Demon King's invasion. But as long as the Sacred Queen intervenes, it's no big deal."

This group of nobles didn't give Areishia a chance to leave and kept praising her.

"Sacred Queen, don't trust 'that man' too much. He could just become the next Demon King. Better put him in jail or kill him before he causes trouble."

It was spoken by a blonde woman with drill-like hair and holding a fan in front of her face.

"That Miss Oliver Laurenfrost is right. The Sacred Queen must be wary of that man, who knows when he will betray you."

"Why are Elementalists always girls? That's because if it were men, they would wreak havoc on the world. For example, Demon King Solomon."

"That man must have ulterior motives to approach the Sacred Queen, he must be killed!"

The man the female nobles were talking about was none other than Ars. They kept trying to make Areishia think badly of Ars.

"Thank you for worrying all of you, big brother Ars isn't that kind of person. Let's drop this topic." Areishia forced a smile.

The more she heard them slander Ars, the more uncomfortable she became. Despite all this, Areishia was still responding to their chat.