I'll become a villain in my next life

Chapter 124: Troublesome Situations

[Ruined Kingdom's Territory]

Outside the campsite where the Frontline of the retaliation of the empire is happening, both Lily and Mia are having a chat inside a tent as they talked about Hibiki's current actions

For some reason they have noticed that somehow after the happenings back at the border town, Hibiki himself seemed to have grown considerably stronger than before and by each passing day his power seemed to continue to rise, this in turn gives doubt and uneasiness to both the Empire's princess Lily and Mia

"Hey how's Hibiki's doing recently?" Asks Lily in concern

"Him? He's like a machine! He's seemed to never grow tired for some reason, not only that I can feel that his growing stronger as the day pass... . . At this rate maybe one day he'll grow stronger and on par with that Archdemon we have fought" stated Mia as she shrugged her shoulders

"Is that so?... . . Well indeed he may have  changed a little... . . Still he is using his power for the best right? Asked Lily as she gripped harder on her magical staff

"Umm... . . Yeah! But you know... . . This days... . . He's somehow little by little doesn't mind killing people so much, in fact sometimes I see him seemingly mocking them as he cut down the terrorist soldiers" said Mia

After that silence permeated the place for some moment as Lily gripped her staff even tighter

"It's our fault that the terrorist are like this" she muttered

Since the place was quite, Mia somehow caught Lily's whispering and asked

"What was that?"

"The terrorist... . . They are the kingdoms citizens that were once living in peace with the empire" she said

"Once?" Pondered Mia

"Yes... . . You may not have known this since it's been so long but... . .this ruined kingdom was once a beautiful land where peace and harmony between races reside, and since they taught of each races are equal, they have regarded the Empire's actions and deeds to the demi-humans and beastkin a little on the negative side" explained Lily with an expression of regret

"I see... . . No wonder... . . With the Empire's discrimination to the demi-humans and beastkin, it's no wonder why this two territory have an issue that lead up to their demise... . . Let me guess... . . Due to that the Empire's dealt with them to remove an obstacle" said Mia as she leaned closer to Lily

"Yes... . . That's how my father solved the problem, it's quite regrettable on what happened to them, but it is our fault for their destruction so it is only natural that they are angry at us" said Lily

"I see"

As they were talking about the Empire's actions in the past conflict that resulted to the current situation, the troop of soldiers wherein the Hero is leading together with Luke have returned to the campsite with some casualties

"Hoh! They're back" reacted Mia as he saw some crowds forming

As they took a peak they saw Hibiki bathed in blood as he stride through the front as he proudly pronounced

"We have defeated the enemies commander! It won't be long till we push them back to their castle! Be strong!!!"

With that announcement the whole campsite roared in excitement as they shouted and cheered for his name

"Hero!!!"

"Hero!!!"

"Hero!!!"

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