Chapter 447 – They Know
Facing each other are two people who once loved each other deeply.
Earth and Sadiz.
Sadiz, who has lost her memory, doesn’t remember.
However, she still instinctively knew that Earth was precious to her.
As Earth heads to the fateful final match, Sadiz appears before him……
〔GO-GO, Earth GO! FIGHT ON, Earth!〕
〔Y, you…〕
〔I, I know! You…… you may not like me… and you may find my support annoying… but still…〕
She cheered from the bottom of her heart.
In response, Earth turned his back on her, looking a little embarrassed……
〔Geez…… I just…I told you, I want to graduate … so that’s enough…… But… still… if you’re willing to do something about it…… At the very least, ‘this time’ … please watch through to the end…… No more of that …… stuff…〕
Everyone who knew the two of them—and everyone who knew what had happened during the Imperial Tournament—immediately understood the meaning behind Earth’s words at that moment.
〔Then, Supernova Earth! The chosen man among men, worthy of standing in the finals, come on out!!〕
It all started with Sadiz, who had gone mad after seeing Earth’s techniques in the Imperial Tournament, screaming those words.
〔Watch me properly! Moreover, I’ll get you to recognize me!〕
Sadiz, suffering from amnesia, didn’t understand, but only those in the know understood that Earth was talking about the tournament.
〔Let’s gooooooooooooo!! Everyone, watch meeeeeeeeeee!!〕
As Earth charged forward, roaring, and dashed toward the finals, where a formidable opponent awaited him, the citizens of the Empire exchanged glances.
“That’s right…… back then…”
“Oh, because of what Sadiz shouted, Earth couldn’t bear it anymore and ran away……”
“It’s true…… If Sadiz, who’s been so close to him since childhood, shouted something like that, of course he’d want to run away……”
“Yeah. If Sadiz hadn’t shouted that, nobody would’ve misunderstood.”
“And then, if he’d stayed here as an Imperial Knight supporting Princess Phianse, along with Rebal and Fu…… this country would have been safe and secure.”
“Poor Earth.”
At that moment, the people of the Imperial City……
“Hmm. Judging by the events so far, he didn’t acquire his monstrous powers through some strange forbidden magic or contract.”
“Yeah. He really is the son of a hero. Doesn’t look like Jamdi’el did anything to him…….”
“Hmph, I knew from the start that he was capable of that much.”
“H, hey, wait a minute… No, I knew it too, though.”
“Well, he is the son of the Hero, carrying the blood of Lady Mamu and Lord Hiro.”
The Imperial Knights……
“But Earth is so kind, isn’t he… Even after Sadiz said those things to him, he still treats her well.”
“I guess he’s got a big heart, as expected of the Son of a Hero……”
“Hey, if that’s the case, then if we tell him, ‘The misunderstanding is cleared up and we don’t care anymore’, don’t you think Earth would come back?”
“That’s right! If he can make up with Miss Sadiz… yeah!”
His classmates from the Academy ……
“Earth…… back then… you really should have been praised at that tournament…”
“Your Majesty……”
“Considering Sadiz’s past, what happened was unavoidable…… but if we had done more… things wouldn’t have turned out like this… By now, you would have been the groom of my Phianse, standing together to show the world the Empire’s glorious future… no… not yet!”
The Emperor, who is also one of the Seven Heroes, and the other officials……
“Hey, let’s support him!”
“Yeah, he didn’t use any dirty tricks. He just gave it his all, right?”
“And it seems like that whole thing with Sadiz was just a misunderstanding……”
“Besides, even though Sadiz has lost her memory, she doesn’t seem angry with him anymore……”
“Ah! I don’t know when this tournament took place, but if he wins, that’d be amazing!”
“Plus, that record-breaking feat is being broadcast all over the world right now, isn’t it?”
“It means the Second-Generation Loser will finally make his power known to the world as the Son of a Hero!”
“Then he’ll stop running away from home and be able to return to the Empire with his head held high!”
“Which means, on the flip side, if he loses, the whole world will think of him as ‘Loser II’ again. That would be a blow to the Empire’s reputation……”
“That’s right! Let’s cheer him on!”
“Yeah! Go for it!”
In the end, with no one really understanding what’s going on, Earth fights fiercely against his formidable opponent, Machio, in the final match.
〔〔〔〔Too awesome! That’s the 【Great Demon Sonic Flicker】!〕〕〕〕
〔Guh, th, these guys… fine, already! 【Great Demon Sonic Flicker】!〕
Machio, whose physique is clearly one of immense strength, power, and durability, is overwhelmed by a barrage of shockwaves delivered with high-speed footwork.
Moreover, Earth even showed enough composure to make witty remarks to the audience’s comments.
Furthermore……
〔【Great Demon Sonic Jolt】!!〕
〔No, uoh, ooh!? This is!?〕
A shockwave launched almost as a counterattack against the charging Machio.
He not only displayed speed, but also possessed destructive power, showcasing a scene where he blew away even Machio with a single, powerful blow.
〔Ah… overwhelming! Hey, who would have predicted such a development!? Machio, who was said to be the strongest of the Arcane True Zenith, was blown away by the Supernova Earth without even touching him! Everyone has forgotten how to cheer and is just stunned!〕
As the host put it, it was truly an overwhelming display of power.
“Wow…… he’s amazing, that Krony’s boyfriend.”
“Ah, ah… no, he’s too fast, I can’t tell what’s going on anymore…….”
“I get it—he’s so insanely strong I can’t even find the words……”
Indeed, just like the spectators who watched the fighting tournament at the venue back then, the whole world was left stunned by Earth’s incredibly sharp and precise movements.
The workers at the construction site where Kron and the others were currently located were no exception.
“Still, that guy… he’s gotten so much stronger compared to when he fought me and that praying mantis, Toulowe… to think he could do this much against that old man Machio… he’s really something else, yeh.”
And Bro, who had fought Earth once before, also praised him, saying he had become far stronger than he had been when he knew him.
But……
“It’s much too soon to be surprised by this, Bro.”
“Master?”
“Earth Lagann’s power and technique are far beyond this realm.”
“Huh!?”
“Besides…… several months have passed since this tournament…… surely, he will be even stronger now …….”
Jamdi’el also fought Earth only once.
That’s precisely why she understood.
Earth’s power.
And his potential.
“How strong has thou become……”
“Hahaha, it seems Master thinks highly of him. I’m a little jealous, yeh.”
“Hmph. Of course. Because that man is destined to be united with Lady Kron.”
Bro gave a wry smile, and Jamdi’el nodded with a sullen expression.
Yes, Jamdi’el understood Earth.
But the one who understood Earth even better than Jamdi’el was……
“But still, to think that Kron’s boyfriend is Earth Lagann… the son of Hiro Lagann and Mamu Lagann…”
“Yeah. Even though the Empire is a country on a different continent with no ties to us, they’re such great figures that even we’ve heard of them.”
“The son of a hero… no wonder he’s so amazing.”
“Yeah. There are a few children of Heroes, but this one has the strongest bloodline, born between two of the Seven Heroes, right? Of course he’s amazing.”
The one who truly understands……
“Mo~~~~, that’s not right!!!”
“””””…………?”””””
The one who understands best is the goddess Kron.
“I don’t know how great Earth’s parents were in the past, but that has nothing to do with Earth being amazing!”
Kron climbed atop a pile of dirt piled up at the construction site and, with a slightly sulky expression, raised her voice to everyone.
“Earth is Earth. The Earth I know, ever since we first met, hasn’t relied on the fact that he’s the son of the Hero’s parents, or on his talents, for emotional support. He’s simply someone who works incredibly hard to achieve what he wants and seizes it with his own strength!”
The passion behind those words… just by seeing Kron’s expression, hearing her voice, and witnessing her words firsthand, those watching can sense just how much passion is poured into them……
“And Earth never complained even once. He never said he wanted to quit, or that it was too hard, or that he wanted to give up. He didn’t settle for just being satisfied with his efforts, he just kept working silently… silently… and in the end… that’s why Earth is amazing!”
Just how much does Kron care about Earth……
“I admire Earth like that… I love him!”
It was clear just how much she loved Earth.
Thus, the excitement surrounding the battle between Earth and Machio spread throughout the world.
“Hey, hey, Hiro! That Machio guy… his wounds… and his muscles… is that…….”
“…… That’s… Super Magic Recovery!? Wait, you’re kidding, right!?”
In particular, some people realized that it wasn’t just Earth’s performance that was extraordinary—his opponent, Machio, was also far from ordinary.
Those who fought through the previous great war, including Hiro and Mamu, reacted especially strongly.
Hakuki chuckled at the sight.
“Heh, I’ve ’eard a thing or two about that Machio fella from Jamdi’el, I did. A human wiv the ‘Super Magic Recovery’ constitution… right rare, innit.”
“W, what?! Then, then he’s… just like Gouda……”
“Heh, can’t blame ya for bein’ gobsmacked. Gouda’s a name that carries a lot of weight for your lot… especially for you, Hiro… seein’ as it was you what finally put ’im in the ground……”
“…… Yeah… There’s no way I could forget… I still remember him, even now….”
“’Course ya do. Quite the twist of fate, ain’t it? You took down Gouda. Your lad, Earth Lagann, fought Machio. Father an’ son, both facin’ off against blokes with that Super Magic Recovery… and in the end, both finished ’em off.”
Although Hakuki was surprised by many things, he already knew about this, so he smiled at Hiro and Mamu’s reactions.
However, a little while later, the three of them would be even more surprised.
Hakuki hadn’t known either.
―――You took down Gouda. Your lad, Earth Lagann, fought Machio. Father an’ son, both facin’ off against blokes with that Super Magic Recovery… and in the end, both finished ’em off.
That these words were, in a sense, half correct and half inaccurate.
Sads Translates 