Epilogue
The [Civil War] came to a close with the victory of the Lilac Kingdom.
While the success was attributed to the actions of their own soldiers, the unexpected participation of Kahlua as a wild card played a significant role. Kahlua was said to be summoned to the royal castle to receive rewards.
As for the church faction issue that got entangled, the church eventually united as one.
The attempt to assassinate the saintess became public knowledge, leading to increased resentment from the followers. The delicate balance of the scales collapsed. Further details remained unknown. Did the Archbishop of the [Adjudication Faction] take responsibility? Did the [Conservative Faction] take over as if nothing happened?
Despite being curious, Phil, being an outsider, chose not to delve further. After all, he had no reason to get involved.
This incident, which began with the visit of the saintess, successfully came to a close. But—
“Maybe I’m just a fool…”
Phil Salemabart shed tears.
In his usual office, sitting on the sofa with his knees hugged, Phil wet his pants.
Kahlua sighed at her master and placed the tea she brought on the table.
“It’s not like this is anything new. Come on, wipe those tears away.”
“Maid, you’re cold… I appreciate your efforts to console me a bit more warmly, though.”
Wiping away tears with the cloth handed by Kahlua,
Phil couldn’t stop the tears born from sorrow.
Everything was resolved successfully; Milis was saved. That’s a good thing, isn’t it? There’s nothing to be sad about.
However, Phil Salemabart was stuck in the mud of sorrow.
…Why?
At this point, think back to how Phil appeared on the battlefield—
“I went to the battlefield in my regular clothes!!”
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Yes, he went to the battlefield without changing into the black attire and mask that symbolized the [Shadow Hero]!
The fact that Phil was using the magic of the [Shadow Hero] was seen by those around him. Additionally, being seen returning with the saintess was witnessed by many. To a large crowd.
If that’s the case, even a child could easily imagine what happened.
In other words—
“There’s no way to deny it anymore.”
“Darn ittttt!”
Some things can’t be said out loud.
The rumors, which were already rampant, spread further with credibility and testimony.
Phil, unable to deny that he wasn’t the [Shadow Hero], wondered what to do.
He received an overwhelming number of requests for meetings and marriage proposals, as well as invitations to parties.
One week after the [Civil War] ended—these were the things that arrived during that time.
Looking at them, Phil cried uncontrollably.
“W-What am I supposed to do? Maybe I should run away to a foreign country where these rumors haven’t spread…! To maintain my life, a touching farewell with packed belongings is a must!”
“Yes, yes, don’t say silly things. If you’re gone, no one can govern this territory.”
“Well, you see, there’s Zan, the super excellent My Brother—”
“He looks excellent to you?”
“…Maybe if you change the angle and swap the eyes? Surely, probably.”
Though he babbled about this and that, in the end, Phil couldn’t escape the fact that leaving as a noble was impossible.
In essence, Phil had to accept what Kahlua said—resign himself to the inevitable and be praised by people.
“Well, let’s thoroughly explore ways to resolve this issue later.”
“I don’t think we’ll find an answer.”
“More importantly—”
Phil briefly shifted his gaze.
Specifically, towards the direction where his arm with limited mobility was.
“Phil-kun~♪ Ehehe, Phil-kun~♪”
“For now, let’s think about how to deal with this saintess.”
A warm and soft sensation was firmly transmitted to the arm with limited mobility.
“Instead, a faint citrus scent tickled the nostrils, and platinum blonde hair and silver-gold decorations matched the dazzling brightness, making the eyes sting a bit.
On top of that, a sweet voice was heard throughout. Cheek nuzzles were also a plus.
Phil sighed heavily. How did things end up like this?
Well, it’s a simple story—Kira got attached to Phil after that incident. That’s it.
“What should I do, Kahlua? It’s like I’ve picked up a big kitten. Do I have to provide three meals, naps, and snacks as a responsible owner?”
“I don’t know.”
“Why are you turning away, Kahlua? Hey, this time it’s not my fault, right!”
“I’m Phil’s kitten!”
Kahlua turned away as if sulking.
I’m not at fault—those were my words, but for Kahlua, it’s just that ‘you’re the problem.’
Saving weird girls left and right, and worse, getting cozy with a love-struck girl is breaking a major taboo.
“Um… Kira-sama? Can you please back off a bit?”
“Nah, I don’t wanna!”
“Look, there’s nothing I can do about it.”
“Why don’t you just die?”
“Oh, didn’t expect you to try solving the problem with complete elimination. You, solving problems by looking at the answer sheet without using formulas, huh?”
Kahlua remained sharp as ever.
Well, it might be expected. Seeing your crush openly flirting in front of you.
“Kira-san! If we don’t leave soon, we’ll be late for the pilgrimage!”
At that moment, the door swung open with force.
Out came Milis, a petite figure with a charming face.
“I’m just here to bid farewell to Phil-sama… Hey, so please, back off, Kira-san!”
With determination, she tried to pull Kira away.
However, a weak girl couldn’t possibly wrestle a girl swinging a sledgehammer with magical assistance. Milis didn’t budge an inch.
Giving up, Milis sighed heavily and sat on Phil’s lap, going around the sofa.
“Sorry, Phil-sama… my sister is…”
“Wait, you’re talking to me so normally. Aren’t you trying to put yourself above me?”
Milis, shamelessly trying to establish physical contact with Phil.
Ignoring her audacity, which was quite a feat.
“Fine, I can’t help it! Kira-san won’t leave, and I can’t just stand here forever!”
“No, just sit next to me—”
“Plus, we won’t see each other for a while…”
Milis’s stay was temporary until the danger passed.
Once the factional disputes were over, there was no reason for her to be in Phil’s mansion.
Hence, Milis had to go back to her role as a saint.
Although she wanted to stay for personal reasons, she had to make up for the detours she took.
“So, let me stay for a bit longer, please!”
“For a bit longer? Weren’t you supposed to leave soon?”
“I’ll stop until Kira-san leaves! I can’t do anything about it!”
“Kahlua! Can you help me peel her off a bit? At this rate, I’ll be envied everywhere we go on the pilgrimage, with an unreasonable option included!”
“…Unfair.”
“Who’s envying who here?”
With Kira clinging to his arm, Milis trying to establish contact by sitting on his lap, and Kahlua pouting nearby,
Phil looked up at the ceiling.
“Geez, everything’s so weird.”
If Phil’s identity as the [Shadow Hero] hadn’t been exposed, things probably wouldn’t have turned out like this.
He might have been enjoying a quiet life with Kahlua by now.
But—
‘Where did you go, my Freedom-chan…’
This is that kind of story.
A little tale that unfolds after the true identity of the hero who silently saved people is revealed.”
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lol at his ‘misfortune’ and find it a really weird dissonance feeling of going from basically blood feud levels to being basically horny/obsessed with him