Kawaranu Mono <Kirameki no Gōremu> - Chapter 52

 Episode 52 - Queen of Light

 

I am a golem.

I've arrived at the capital with the ladies. I made sure to activate the Hidden Form. The young lady can see me, but the maids think I've suddenly disappeared.

“What, Golem-sama?!“, The maid was looking around, so I grabbed her hand.

“What, Golem-sama? Where were you just now?” She was surprised.

 

I didn't disappear because I wanted to hold the maid's hand.

I'm a man with a tough heart and a tough body! That's for sure.

 

{Log: The effect of the [Enlightened One] has resolved the state of agitation}

 

The young lady told me that the Duke, the young lady's father, was just coming to the royal capital. So, she's going to meet her father and report to him that the prince sent her to the end of the world. I guess it's useless to say anything directly to that stupid prince, so it's better to have the king say something to him via the duke. As expected of the young lady.

 

I was wondering if she was here with her sister, but she said she was at the estate with her mother. I don't have to worry about her getting scared of me. That's good, that's good.

 

Then the discussion between the Duke and the young Lady began.

I stood beside the maids in the same way as them, secretly. I thought that the maids were supposed to be absent from the room when this kind of conversation was taking place, but this time they had been sent to the end of the world together, and since the lady trusted them, they had decided to be present. The lady didn't ask me if I wanted to be there or not. But since I was there, I decided to listen to the conversation with her.

 

The duke sees the young lady enter the room and asks her a question first.

“Lil' Rize, did something change in you? Your whole vibe is clearly different from before.”

“Yes, father. I have been blessed by the King of the Light Spirits.”

 

The duke’s eyes widened and he questioned the young lady as if in a state of panic.

 

“The Spirit of Light King? No way! No, but you're definitely different from the others. Tell me more about what you mean.”

“Yes, I have a request to make to you father, and I will explain it to you from the beginning.”

 

The young lady then told the Duke in detail that she had been summoned by the prince and Ichako, that she and her maids had been sent to the end of the world, and she had been saved by a silver golem, and the silver golem had summoned the Spirit King, also she had been able to return to Zykarta through the spirit world, and that she had received a blessing from the Spirit King of Light.

 

The duke's brow furrowed at the point where she had been saved by the silver golem. I did not miss that. My golem eyes do not miss even the smallest change!

{Log: There is no skill called Golem Eye}

 

Hmm, I don't have any relation to this old man, though. I wonder if there's a reason for the wrinkles between his eyebrows. Maybe he remembered the story about the pirate ship that he must have heard from his daughter and her mother?

 

The duke muttered seriously, “A silver golem?”

The young lady asked, “Do you know anything about the silver golem?”

 

Oh, good job, young lady. I want to know about it too!

 

“No, you see. There were rumors about the silver golem in the capital about a year ago, due to the incident at the Count's house and the one at the castle. It's calmed down a lot now, though. In addition, there was talk of a miracle that occurred in the church, and there was even talk that the silver golem might be a messenger of God.”

 

The young lady's eyes widened a bit in surprise. The maids beside her were also surprised, though they didn't say it out loud. But I'm more surprised than the lady and the maids!

 

Are you serious? I am the messenger of God! What, am I that godly? After all, when you become like me, you have an aura that overflows, so you can tell? Oh my god, what a mess! What a big mess!

I was very creative in the way I used the line lights. I think it's partly because of the cool line lights that leave my trail! God's messenger, the golem! That's what I'm talking about.

 

{Log: The effects of the [Enlightened One] have calmed my excitement}

 

What? I got a little carried away. I looked around and saw that the lady was staring at me with warm eyes. Huh, don't stare at me so much. You're making me shy.

 

The duke tilted his head slightly at the young lady's behavior.

 

The young lady then turned to her father and interrupted, “I want to make this country a better place.”

 

The Duke said, “Well, I have always thought so, too. However, I'm doing my best to keep the king in check and prevent the country from going in the wrong direction. The king's departure from the castle has wiped out the sorcerers who had been lurking there, and this has prevented the situation from developing into a war.”

 

“Father, I don't think that's good enough. I know that there is a lot of evil going on in this country without people knowing. And I know that many people are suffering. I was hoping that by becoming the next queen, I could help correct some of that, but now I realize that is not good enough.”

 

The duke listens carefully to the lady's words. I nodded my head, amazed that the young lady had thought of such a thing.

 

“I received the blessings of the Spirit King and made up my mind. I'm going to be the next Emperor. It may seem like a far-fetched idea, but father is the younger brother of the current Emperor, and as his eldest daughter, I have the right to inherit the throne, though my rank is low. The people's hearts are drifting away from the current royal family, so it would be acceptable for me to take the throne, given the blessings of the Spirit King.”

 

The Duke looks at the Lady with half-lidded eyes and glares at her.

 

“You're trying to seize the throne, which will leave a stigma on the future. And do you really think you can do it! There are many knights and soldiers in and around the castle! You will be taken down as a traitor, Lil' Rize.”

 

“Yes, so I would like you to bring the soldiers from our lands to Royal Capital. If you do so, you will be sure to be brought before the king, as father has brought the soldiers to the capital without permission. Then I will accompany you, and I will take the king's head.”

 

Ehhhhh, seriously? Young lady! You're going to take the king's head and take the throne! How could you even think of that! That's a little crazy. Well, it looks like you're determined. I'd also like to be a part of the history.

 

“Are you sure you want to do this?” The Duke reminded the young lady.

“Yes, I have the blessings of the King of the Light Spirits and the Silver Golem to help me. Even if I have to take the throne with blood at first, I believe it will be for the betterment of this country. Even if father won't help me, I'll do things on my own.”

 

The duke falls silent. He glared at the young lady for a moment and then opened his mouth heavily.

“Is it true that the silver golem is willing to help us?”

 

The lady nodded firmly and held out her hand in my direction, saying, “There he is.”

 

Oh, does this mean I have to reveal myself? I was startled to find out that I was somehow counted as one of the young lady's forces, but I don't dislike the young lady, so I will lend my support.

 

Fufufu, I'm a golem! I'm the guardian of the young lady!

I broke free of my cover and appeared in front of the Duke. The duke was surprised by my sudden appearance. I waved my hand to the duke as if to say, "Hello." The duke remained frozen.

 

“Will you fight with me, Golem-dono?” The young lady asks me.

 

A mischievous feeling began to grow in me that I should start shaking my head, but I am a golem who can read the atmosphere well, and I nodded my head firmly in response to the lady's question and promise to cooperate.

 

“So, if the silver golem, or rather Golem-dono, is willing to lend us a hand, then fine. I've only heard of people with the Spirit King's blessings in fairy tales, but perhaps this is your destiny as well. I'll bet the fate of the duke's family on you. Lil' Rize, do as you please.”

 

“Thank you, Father.”

The young lady then bowed deeply to the Duke.

 

--One month later

 

The Duke, who had summoned his troops from his territory, was summoned before the King, as the Lady had expected.

 

The duke was the only one summoned, but the young lady followed him to the king's presence. In the King's Chamber, the walls were lined with fully armed Knights of the Kings guard, and on each side of the King stood the Prime Minister and the Commander of the Kings guard.

 

The king, perhaps having been informed by the prince in a letter that the young lady had disappeared, was wide-eyed and surprised to see her.

 

The young lady said to the king, “The country will not improve under your reign, and I will be becoming the new King, so you should resign” and pressured him to step down. Naturally, the king replied, “Don't be ridiculous. Why do I have to step down? You rebel! Knights, seize these traitors and behead them!” He gave the order.

 

Oh, I feel as if I'm watching a movie or a historical drama. I'm standing next to the lady, and I'm nervous that this will go down in history as the lady's rebellion or the lady's coup d'etat! I'm about to become a witness to history! I’m so excited!!

 

{Log: The effects of the [Enlightened One] have calmed my excitement}

 

Don't be impatient, don't be impatient. I was too much of a spectator at the time of the couples, and I let the young lady be teleported away. I'm not here to be a witness to history! I am here to be a part of history! I mustn't forget that, I thought to myself, sniffing hard and bracing myself. I can't breathe through my nose, though.

 

The knights of the Kingsguard draw their swords in unison. The young lady also tries to draw her sword, but I indicate with my hand that she should wait.

 

Wait, miss, this is not the time for you to draw your sword!

This is where I come in. Just leave it to me!

 

As the knights of the Kings guard drew their swords, I created a line of light around the area in front of the young lady. When the light disappeared, I appeared from inside, looking very cool. I'm now standing in front of the young lady!

 

The knights of the Kings Guard were surprised, as well as the Kings himself. Everyone has stopped moving.

Fufufu, I'm glad I chose Line-Light. I'm really happy right now!

{Log: Golem has been appraised}

Just as I was about to strike my pose, someone appraised me. Hmm, who was it that appraised me?

 

As I looked around, the king suddenly began to tremble and shouted loudly “N-No, no! That- you must not touch that silver golem, no.. Golem-sama! This is not a joke! It's an order!!!” he said.

 

What kind of knight would attack me like that? I tilted my head a little.

 

The Knight Commander asks the King.

“Why did you stop the attack suddenly!? With all these knights, there would be no problem with one or two of the Golems and a little girl!!”

 

The King removes a ring from his hand and hands it to the Knight Commander.

“Put this on and appraise the golem-sama. Golem-sama, please allow the Knight Commander to appraise you.”

 

What is it? I nodded my head as in to say, well, you can appraise me as you wish. The Knight Commander took the ring from the King, put it on his hand, and appraised me.

 

{Log: Golem has been appraised}

 

“W-What the hell!?” The Knight Commander's eyes widened in disbelief.

“Well, you see, if Golem-sama is on Duke's daughter’s side, we have to obey it. I don't want to die yet.”

“Y-Yes, I understand. With the power of G-Golem-sama, I don’t want the knights to die in vain either…. “

 

Oh, what? Are you really that surprised to see my status? I guess, 255 attack power and 255 defense power are that great in this world? Fufufu. I am getting good at this.

 

One of the knights who had drawn his sword called out to the king and the knight commander.

 

“Commander! Why are you stopping us? It's only one golem and a little girl! Is our power so unreliable?”

 

The King and the Knight Commander wrinkled their brows. The King and the Knight Commander nodded at each other, then the Knight Commander gave his reason.

 

“It's not a matter of trusting or not trusting your power, it's a matter of knowing that antagonizing that golem-sama means death, so I stopped you! You guys are going to be Slaughtered! I'm not saying that you can't do it. If you just want to die on your own, I won't dare stop you, but if you don't mind your family and friends being slaughtered as well, you can attack the Golem-sama!!!! The king and I have stopped it! I'm afraid I'm not going to be able to help you.”

 

What, was it the [Slaughter] skill that was worse than the status?

You're going to get slaughtered. ・・・・・・, what kind of metal band are you? I'm not that much of a slaughterer, am I?

 

Does this lovely metal-bodied golem look like it's going to [Slaughter]?

 

I thought about this and looked around at the knights.

To my surprise, the knights immediately sheathed their swords and knelt down on the spot. They even placed their swords sideways in front of them to show their obedience.

 

Eeeeeeeeeeh? Seriously? What is this situation? I can hear the rattling of the knights' armor. Everyone is trembling. The knight who asked the commander a question earlier suddenly bowed down with his head on the ground with a thud.

 

“G-Golem-sama, I apologize for my behavior earlier. Please don't hurt my family, and please don't hurt me. I don't think my life is enough to forgive my rudeness, but please just forgive me!”

 

The young lady and the duke were both in a state of shock. I guess that's what you get when you go out there with your heart set on beheading the king and this is the result. I had no idea that this would happen to me. This is just like an inro.

 

The king calls out to the young lady.

 

“Li-Lil' Rize. I'm stepping down from my position, naming you as the next King. So, please be generous to me and all the knights here. As for me, as long as I get a territory on the edge of the kingdom where I can eat enough to keep me alive, that's all I need.”

 

The young lady replies, “I understand.” Thus, the young lady's coup d'etat succeeded without a hitch. Later, the lady told me that [Slaughter] was the most fearsome skill that only the legendary Demon King possessed, and I was quite shocked.

 

{Log: Due to the effects of [Enlightened One], the state of shock has been resolved}

 

The king's resignation and the young lady's accession to the throne were easily accepted by the people.

 

One of the reasons why the people supported her was because the story that she had received the blessing of the Spirit King of Light spread throughout the country. When she made her speech in front of the people at the time of her accession to the throne, I helped with a little staging. I generated a line of lights around her to create a scene of the queen surrounded by light. At the end of the speech, I launched the line lights high into the sky. Fufufu, what a cool performance!

 

Later, the lady was angry with me for overdoing it.

 

{You have gained the title [Guardian of the Queen]}

{As a result of gaining the title [Guardian of the Queen], you have gained the skill [Barrier]}

 

Oh, wow! It's been a while since I've had a new title! And the new skill is [Barrier]? I'm really excited about this! I thought it was a bit like non-contact, but I'll try it next time.

 

My days in the capital passed by, watching the young lady at work, occasionally going to the slums to check on the children, or going to church and being caught by the priest and panicking. However, I remembered something important, so I decided to leave the capital.

 

The lady seems to be okay, and I'm not interested in internal politics. I can't keep up with SimCity either. And if I don't do it soon, I may not be able to see it. It's already been quite a while, but I hope it's not too late.

 

I said goodbye to the lady and left the capital. The lady and her maids saw me off with tears in their eyes. I made sure to generate a line light and left the scene in style.

 

I heard on a distant continent that the young lady was later called the “Queen of Light” and that the Kingdom of Vidie was being reborn as a land of peace and harmony.

 

 

I hurried to the school city, hoping that I could make it in time.

I'm running faster than I've ever run before.

 

When I arrived at the school city, I looked for Ichako and the prince, or rather the former prince. However, they were already gone.

I wish I had realized it sooner. I can't help but regret that I didn't remember sooner. Yes, I missed the ending of the baka-couple!

 

Fufufu, it may have been a funny ending. It may have been a terrible ending. Or maybe they went through a pure love story.

 

The fish you miss are always big.

 

I dropped my shoulders and quietly left the Trade and Academy City of Zahord.


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