NOVEL NEXT Chapter 5: Be Liked by the Nation~! (Lord) / Intimidate the Nation!!! (People)
After receiving the shocking declaration from Trude Tot Tote, the witch of the great trading company, “You are hated by the nation, and they wish for your death,” this happened.
I made a decision.
“Alright, I’ve decided. I’ll demonstrate my incredible abilities in areas other than war and become liked by the royal family…!”
I am a pacifist.
Though I’m called “Hero Alvatros,” “Conqueror of Hell,” and “Steel Blade” in harsh and intimidating terms, I’m full of love.
My hands are not for striking others but for holding hands; my mouth is not for discriminating but for speaking of love.
Even though the nation seems to stab me in the back, I am a saint who wouldn’t say, “Oh, so the nation is bad. Alright, I’ll stab back… (Stab).”
So, here’s the announcement of our future strategy!
I gathered 3000 people in the town square.
“Ladies and gentlemen. You might have noticed, but I am not well thought of by the royalty and nobles.
When I started speaking, the people were not surprised and nodded in agreement.
Oh, everyone knew already.
So, I was the only one who didn’t know?
Then I, Alvatros, would seem foolish… (despair)
“(Someone, please tell me…) If I’m the only target, then that’s fine. I am sad but not angry.”
I understand the feelings of the royalty and nobility!
It’s scary when someone shows great results so rapidly; they might worry that their interests could be affected.
I am too timid to do such things; it’s a complete misunderstanding.
“But, the problem is that you all got involved.”
First, I looked at the 1000 soldiers from the military who followed me.
“My comrades, my proud subordinates. The country knew you would follow me and involved you in the conspiracy along with me.”
This is a sorry situation…
The result is that the country abandoned everyone.
“I cannot express how deeply ashamed I am. I am truly sorry.”
(――!)
With a pained expression, all 1000 subordinates simultaneously said, “Great Captain Alvatros, shining star of the Black Wing Mountain in the sky…!”
Could you guys stop calling me that???
“And the 2000 former poor people…”
Next, I looked at the people given to me from the border count’s family in the neighboring territory.
“It’s the same for you. Although initially treated poorly, you were sent to this dangerous place as material to burden me. I am truly sorry.”
(――!)
With a pained expression, all 2000 former poor people simultaneously said, “Great Captain Alvatros, the shining star of the Black Wing Mountain in the sky…!”
You don’t have to call me that…
“Unjust victims, those abandoned together. There’s no need to feel obligated to me. If you’re afraid, feel free to run away. I’ll even give you some money to help you get started.”
Yeah, you don’t have to stick with me…
I need to improve at leading people and get so nervous that I speak stiffly.
I won’t hold it against anyone if they leave me.
“But, if you decide to follow me, I will guide you with all my heart. You were never meant to be abandoned, and I’ll show the empire with ‘results.'”
I raised my clenched fist.
“From now on, our ‘Alvatros Territory’ will aim to be the best in the empire regarding production, population, happiness, and military power! We’ll show our value to the heavens――!”
(UOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!)
Excited by my groundbreaking proposal, the people shouted in excitement.
Hahaha, this is the “Make our territory amazing and make the kings say ‘Alvatros and his people are the empire’s treasures! Sorry, we love you, sorry for being mean ><‘ strategy”!
As a pacifist, I won’t use violent means.
I will increase the royalty and nobility’s favorability towards us fairly and sincerely!
How wonderful!
◆ ◇ ◆
Our hero Alvatros has decided to engage in an “Economic War”!
The news instantly ignited excitement among the people. It was an open secret that they, along with the hero, were considered a nuisance by the empire.
There was no need for explanations. Anyone without realizing this would be considered exceptionally naive, a mere fledgling in crisis awareness. Surely, no one so oblivious could be in the hero’s territory.
So, what would Alvatros, who surely understood the situation, do? As everyone waited with bated breath,
“Our ‘Alvatros Territory’ will aim to be the best in the empire regarding production, population, happiness, and military power! We will prove our worth to the heavens――!”
Finally, the moment had come!
The hero boldly chose to become a “threat to the empire”!
Ah, truly befitting the hero of the Black Wing Mountain.
Despite surely attracting more scrutiny from the royalty and nobility, what courage!
“I will follow you for life, Captain Alvatros…!”
“Let’s do it! We’ll use any means to develop this land!”
“With the hero’s ‘Creation Art Formula,’ our intelligence, and loyalty combined, there’s nothing we can’t do!”
The people, their hearts aflame with passion, dreamed of a hopeful tomorrow.
Nina, the silver-haired war criminal, especially shed large tears.
Kneeling and praying to Alvatros, tears fell onto her L-cup chest like droplets on a window.
“What a brave person…! Not only did you take me in, but you’re also directly opposing the nation to show your justice…!”
Nina had thought of ending her life.
Just hours ago, she was enlightened by the merchant girl Trude.
“You naive fool, completely oblivious. ――You are bait, prepared by the opposing kingdom to attack this land, a poison to kill the hero Alvatros. If he wishes, vanish quietly.”
This made her realize why the royalty intervened in her trial and sent her to Alvatros.
“(By merely living, I’m a burden to Lord Alvatros…)”
She was prepared to end her life if the hero chose self-preservation and flattered the royalty…
“Ah, Ahh! I’ll follow you to the end of reincarnation, Captain Alvatros! I now realize I was born for your sake!”
Such boundless loyalty…!
Her loyalty, already ablaze for shielding her from her war crimes (though Alvatros did not intend to), was now unstoppable. Her overflowing loyalty seemed to burst forth from her L-cup chest.
“Lord Alvatros…!”
“Your Excellency…!”
“Great Captain Alvatros, shining star of the Black Wing Mountain in the sky…!”
Thus, burning with enthusiasm, the people began to work fervently to develop their land. They aimed to become so powerful that they would overwhelm the nobles and royalty who had abandoned them.
…Unaware of Alvatros’ thoughts to “show his competence and be liked by the nation,” they embarked on a great leap forward…!