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Torn Asunder by War, A Sword Saint for Tomorrow X The Knight Wizards!! – Chapter 26

All Thanks to the Third Knight King

Chapter 26
  As the evening curtain began to fall, the number of people coming and going on the streets calmed down somewhat. Surrounded by our escorts, we walked and passed through the eastern city walls, entering a newly developed district.
  
  After proceeding for a while, I soon noticed a certain fact.
  
  “This is…”
  “As expected, you can sense it, can’t you?”
  
  As Nina said, the residents we passed after entering the outer district had a subtly different atmosphere from the citizens of the Lizel Knight Kingdom we usually interacted with, or even the people of Zephyrus Domain we had seen up to this point.
  
  Although it was a very slight sense of discomfort, it was noticeable because everyone had it. This also applied to Revia and Eleia, who were accompanying us, so they were looking around their surroundings with a somewhat bewildered look.
  
  “…It’s full of Rare Humans.”
  “Yes, mainly people from Europe, America, and Japan, but there are also Chinese people.”
  
  In other words, it seemed to be a special district where Rare Humans lived. If you listened closely, you could faintly hear languages with sounds different from our common language.
  
  “I’ve been wondering since I heard about you, but how much do you really understand about the standing of Rare Humans in this world?”
  
  “Even if you ask me that, it’s only been about a month, and my range of activity has been limited, so I don’t know that much.”
  
  “…It’s not very good. I was almost sold to a brothel by the merchant who took me in when I was wandering around.”
  
  She had escaped on the way and was at a loss with nowhere to go when a priest belonging to the cathedral took her in. Fortunately, she had received a blessing on her language center, so at first, she taught reading and writing to orphans there.
  
  “I realized that teaching wasn’t for me, though. I’m not good at it.”
  
  She said that she would end up thinking, “It’s natural to understand this much” based on her own intuition, so she would leave out explanations that should have been supplemented, or feel a slight irritation towards children who were slow learners. That’s how it was back then, she said.
  
  Children have an instinctive ability to sense other people’s feelings, so before she knew it, some of the children were avoiding her.
  
  “That means you’re not suited to be a teacher.”
  “Hey, Revia…”
  
  “Don’t worry, Claude-dono. It’s the truth, so I don’t mind.”
  
  Although she was aware that she wasn’t suited for it, Nina, a natural engineer, had disastrous life skills like cooking and laundry. It was also true that the only way to repay the kindness of the church for letting her live there was to teach.
  
  So, after about a month of struggling and doing her best, the previous lord, Margrave Leonid of Zephyrus, heard a rumor from the priest about a girl with strange knowledge and took her in, seeing her usefulness.
  
  “From there, it was like a fish in water, so I was able to be useful right away.”
  “And that’s how it is now…”
  
  While listening to her story about her time since arriving here, I was told that the treatment of Rare Humans in this world, although it varies from country to country and territory to territory, is generally cold. I became a little worried, so I decided to check with Raizes, Lloyd, and the others just in case.
  
  “We are Lizel, the Knight Kingdom. Even if they are people from another world, we do not treat them in a way that goes against our beliefs.”
  “Our bloodline also goes back to the Yamato people, but I’ve never had a bad experience because of it.”
  
  “The founder of the current royal family is also a Rare Human, Claude-sama.”
  “Rather, is that the deciding factor?”
  
  The existence of the Third Knight King, Shugen, who rose from slavery to become a hero through his own abilities, succeeded the king who died on the battlefield where the fate of the nation was at stake, and finally led everyone to victory, has had a significant impact.
  
  That’s probably why the treatment of Rare Humans in the Lizel Knight Kingdom is exceptionally good compared to other countries, but it’s an extreme exception. It seems that in most countries, they are in a difficult position.
  
  “You’re lucky, Claude-dono… but many of my compatriots are not.”
  “So that’s why this district?”
  
  “Yes, there are also practical issues. We only extend a helping hand to those who seem likely to be useful.”
  “If you overdo it, the same phenomenon as the refugee problem will occur.”
  
  Moderation is key in everything. Even good intentions, if taken too far, become nothing more than a deadly poison. Eventually, conflict would likely arise between the existing residents and the increased number of Rare Humans, leading to a state of discord.
  
  ‘The road to h*ll is paved with good intentions… Well said.’
  
  It means not only that malice is hidden behind good intentions, but also that even things done with good intentions can get out of hand and become impossible to manage.
  
  For example, even if it starts as a democratic demonstration, it can turn into a riot before you know it, and in the worst case, it can lead to a civil war, as has actually happened on Earth.
  
  The self-righteousness within a group becomes radicalized and blindly believed, creating unbridled, radical fools. As a result, armed conflicts occur, leading to bloodshed that cannot be reversed.
  
  ‘It’s ridiculous. Righteousness is nothing more than a fleeting thing.’
  
  While I was reaffirming the importance of having a medium- to long-term perspective without being bound by ideologies or principles, it seemed that we had arrived at our destination… Aynst, who was walking at the front, stopped and looked back.
  
  “All units, secure the perimeter of the building!”
  “””Understood!”””
  
  In response to his instructions, the knights quickly dispersed, entering narrow alleys and scattering around the brand-new restaurant.
  
  “Lloyd, may I entrust these squires to you?”
  
  “Yes, I’ll take them.”
  “I’ll go with you, Onii-sama.”
  
  Eleia, who often accompanied her brother, also volunteered, and they took half of the squires and headed towards what was probably the back door.
  
  I glanced at Lloyd, who had secured the area near the entrance with the remaining half of the squires, and was about to enter the restaurant after Nina when Raizes and Revia were stopped by the Knight Captain.
  
  “I apologize, but Lady Nina requests a private meeting with His Majesty the Knight King.”
  “…I see. Then it can’t be helped.”
  
  “Aww… My dinner… I’m hungry…”
  
  As the red-haired girl lamented in a cute voice that felt somewhat out of place, I stepped into the restaurant, where everyone else had been cleared out.


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(🇯🇵)Torn Asunder by War, A Sword Saint for Tomorrow X The Knight Wizards!!

🇯🇵)Torn Asunder by War, A Sword Saint for Tomorrow X The Knight Wizards!!

戦禍切り裂け、明日への剣聖 ⚔ The Knight Wizards!!
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Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2019 Native Language: Japanese
Madarame Kurato, an ordinary office worker with a passion for swordsmanship, is unexpectedly transported to a parallel world where humanity struggles against monstrous Aberrations. He finds himself in the Lizel Knight Kingdom, a small nation relying on giant magical mechas called Clawsolas to combat the threat. Kurato's swordsmanship skills are put to the test as he pilots a Clawsolas and faces the grotesque creatures. He quickly rises through the ranks, winning a duel that earns him a dedicated Clawsolas and the respect of his peers. However, fate takes an unexpected turn when the King is killed in battle, leaving the throne vacant. Due to his Rare Human lineage and his heroic actions, Kurato is chosen as the new Knight King, marrying Princess Izana to secure his claim. He must now navigate the complexities of ruling a nation while facing the ever-present danger of the Aberrations.

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