Genjitsushugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki

Bonus Short Stories

The Ss Ride Together

She got me, Excel groused. Well done outwitting me, Juna.

In the gondola on the way back to the Kingdom of Friedonia from the Kingdom of Lastania, Excel was muttering to herself. That was because Juna hadnt gotten aboard the gondola that had come to fetch her. Instead, Juna had snuck back to Soumas side.

Well, Big Sis Juna musta been upset about havin to hold down the fort the whole time, dont ya think? Roroa offered, trying to mollify her. She was aboard the same gondola. Im sure she was beside herself with worry, waitin alone for all of us to come back.

Excel turned her head to the side peevishly. If that were all, I could have gone, too. But that girl, she drives me off, and then stays herself! Its not fair!

Wait, what are you upset about, Duchess Walter? Youve been makin passes at Darlin cause you enjoy seein our reactions, but youre not plannin on actually makin him yours, right?

Silently, Roroa added, If you are actually plannin that, were gonna have to consider some measures on our side...

But Excel let out a sigh of resignation. Well, youre right about that. Your responses are just so delightfully innocent, I cant help myself.

Is it all right for me to get angry now? Roroa shot back.

Excel chuckled. Sorry. For us long-lived races, the thing we hate most is boredom. In order to avoid getting tired of our long lives, the key is to enjoy every day the best we can, but in spending every day feeling compelled to enjoy it, we can get tired of life, too.

Is that how you ended up with such a hedonistic personality? Roroa asked suspiciously.

Excel gave her the most lovely smile. Yes. On that point, you reactions are always so innocent, and so much fun.

We aint exactly doin it for your amusement...

Hmm. I think I can understand that, said a sudden voice from beside them.

Uwah?!

Roroa jumped in startlement.

The one butting into the conversation was the castles super sadistic head maid, Serina. She was aboard this gondola to return to the kingdom, too, along with Poncho and Komain.

Making earnest girls like Liscia or Carla wear the most humiliating outfits, then watching them squirm, is so much fun, Serina said pleasantly.

Whatre you sayin, out of nowhere like that?! oroa exclaimed, but Serina was unabashed.

Its the gap I like. The gap.

Oh, my, you really seem to get it. erina was saying outrageous things, but Excel seemed impressed. The more serious the girl, the better the response shell give you.

Yes. The expression they make when caught between their ideal and their current situation is simply exquisite.

When they want to act strong, but they cant... is that it?

The two beauties shared a laugh.

Roroa was completely put off by the two of them, and retreated closer to the other two passengers.

Hey, hey, your names Komain, right? Roroa asked.

At being addressed by the candidate to become the third primary queen, Komain replied in a tiny voice. Oh, yes. What is it, Lady Roroa?

Youre with that head maid all the time, right? Youre not bein bullied, are you?

Komain looked at her blankly, cocking her head to the side. Bullied... is it? Ive experienced no such thing.

Roroas eyes went wide. Huh? Shes not makin you wear frilly maid dresses or nothin?

Oh, the cute clothes, you mean? I didnt think they suited me, but Sir Poncho said they were cute, so I do wear them from time to time.

So youre just honest with your feelings! oroa retorted despite herself.

That made sense. Going by what Serina said, seeing serious girls act embarrassed was what tickled her sadistic little heart. Komain was serious, but she wore the costume without resisting, which wouldnt be satisfying to Serina.

Komain clapped her hands. Oh, but when I do wear them, I ask Serina to wear them with me.

Huh?! That head maid, wearin a frilly maid dress?!

Serina, who always wore long skirts that covered her up, in a frilly maid dress? Roroas jaw dropped as she was unable to imagine the scene.

When we do, Serina has her usual cool expression, but its cute the way her cheeks are just a little red, Komain said gleefully.

A sudden thought occurred to Roroa. Maybe this girls the strongest S of all? And shes a natural whos unaware of it, at that?

The things she imagined made Roroa shudder.

Incidentally, Poncho was unable to keep up with the conversation, and just spent the time wiping the sweat from his brow.

Im Coming to See You Now (Smiles)

At the end of the 12th month, 1,547th year, Continental Calendar

When Hakuya and I entered the audience hall, there was a woman bowing at the bottom of the steps.

Sorry for the wait, I said from the throne. Please, raise your head.

She raised her face and spoke. I will. It is an honor to meet you, Your Majesty.

When I saw her face like this, she certainly resembled Excel or Juna. Her glossy blue hair and glamorous figure spoke to her blood ties to Excel. If there was a difference, it was the single horn growing out of her forehead, and the blue dragon wings on her back.

Have you been well, Accela Walter? I asked.

Yes. Im living well with my son Carl in Red Dragon City. he woman gave a soft smile.

Her name was Accela Walter. She was Excels daughter with a dragonewt man, the former General of the Army Castors wife, and mother to Carla and Carl. Ever since Castor had broken ties with her before rebelling against me, she had been using Excels family name. Her son, Carl, had inherited the House of Vargas, but Accela was remaining divorced.

Dont you resent me? I began. ...Wait, no, what am I asking?

Werent you supposed to see your sewing teacher for lessons around now? he asked.

Well, thats boring. I know its a skill any woman on the steppes should have, but that repetitive needlework is boring. Id rather go hunting with my brother and his men.

Lady Yuriga, youre still only thirteen, right? Its dangerous, he soldier said with a worried look.

But the overenergetic sister of his liege wasnt hearing it. I can ride a temsbock, and my sword instructor says I have potential.

Im sure you do, but...

Even looking at her without any favoritism, Yurigas sense for the martial arts was quite high. It was often said that, if she had been born a man, shed have been an excellent commander. That only inflated her ego, though.

If only I were a man, too, Yuriga sighed. Then I could follow my brother.

You had the good fortune to be cute, so why not do more girly things?

I hate them! Earnestly waiting for the men to come home doesnt suit me. umping down from the bale of hay, she spread her little wings. The steppes are so vast, and the sky is so high. I want to go wherever I want, freely. Thats what I have wings for.

With that said, Yuriga jumped.

The soldier panicked. Ah! Lady Yuriga?! You cant do that! Youll anger Lord Fuuga, you know?!

Yuriga stuck her tongue out at him. Im going to fly around a bit. Ill be back by evening.

With that, Yuriga flew into the sky. Ignoring the soldiers calls for her to stop, she zoomed away. Her people, the celestial race, had small wings that couldnt fly far, but Yurigas light weight let her quickly fly out of sight of the gers.

Once she landed on a hill with nothing but grass, Yuriga sat down.

Well, running away was all well and good, but the scenerys all the same here.

The steppe had no large trees that might stand out, and it looked roughly the same wherever you went. Yuriga had never been outside the country before, so this scenery was all she knew. Yuriga lay back on the grass.

Living a life where I only know this scenery... Id hate it. I want to see other worlds, and lots of different people.

It was a worry that would seem like a luxury for most people struggling to live day-to-day. But she was the princess of a country, so her life was peaceful, and boring.

Yuriga closed her eyes, exhaling. Theres a wide world outside the steppe. Its a big continent. Im sure there are interesting countries out there, and interesting people, too. Ohh, I want out... I want to go outside the steppe...

Embracing her anguish, Yuriga stayed there until the sun stared to go down. LS

It happened some time later.

Were going to the Duchy of Chima, er brother Fuuga announced to his gathered followers.

Had Yurigas wishes reached the heavens?

Weve handled the demon wave here, but I hear the Duchy of Chimas wave has a lot of types of monsters, and its dangerous. Its a good chance to show the other countries in the Union of Eastern Nations what were capable of. We couldnt ask for a better first step onto the world stage. Am I right, comrades?!

Yeahhhhh!

Fuuga spoke with passion, and his fervor was infectious to those who followed him. His natural charisma led them to go to the Duchy of Chimas aid without a single objection.