Forbidden Master – Part 9/Chapter 450

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Chapter 450  – The World Knows

— The boy, having won the championship and obtained what he desired, confronts the person he cherishes—the one who regained her memories once again… and then bids them farewell… Yes, the boy will never… return to his homeland… to the Empire… He will never, ever return to THE EMPIRE!

　

With lively narration and skillful editing, the scene shifts to the beach, reflecting the contrast between the Empire and Cacretale.

There they are, just the two of them.

Earth and Sadiz face each other on the beach.

They gaze into each other’s eyes, both teary-eyed.

　

〔You don’t want to travel with a pretty girl… I’m not convinced, but…… no matter what happens, I’ll stand by you. Right, wrong, I don’t know anymore. Do what you want Little man… please do it to your heart’s content…〕

〔Sadiz.〕

〔I tried to guide Little man only as the son of a hero… I failed to determine what was best for Earth Lagann… I couldn’t do anything… I’m not worthy… but… at the very least, Little man… please allow me to see you off… and pray for you.〕

　

That was a scene of parting.

　

“…… E, even a scene like this……”

『…… And tis …… the scene where the child reveals my true identity to the maid…… I see…… In other words, Paripi is already privy to information about me……』

“…… In any case…… I’m glad Paripi edited it so skillfully……”

『Well, he had his reasons… or perhaps not… perhaps he merely has some scheme afoot……』

　

As Earth looked up at the sky, the scene that everyone in the elf settlement—led by Espie, Slayer, Amicus, and Shinobu—were watching teary-eyed is also the scene where Earth reveals Tre’ainar’s existence to Sadiz. Since that decisive moment had been skillfully edited out, Earth seemed relieved.

Perhaps because of this, Earth, who had initially been ranting, “I’m gonna kill that Paripi!” and “I can’t take it anymore, it’s so embarrassing…”, gradually seemed to calm down.

　

〔And Little man. Finally… may I ask only one selfish thing for myself?〕

〔Hmm?〕

〔Can I have one last …… hug? As a way of saying goodbye.〕

〔If so, with pleasure….〕

　

—The boy …… hugs the first love he’d harbored feelings for since childhood…… and for the woman, the boy is the most precious person in the world… they love each other dearly… yet, even so……

　

〔Sadiz. Thanks… for everything…… and….. for seeing me off… thank you.〕

〔Little man. I’ll be so happy to live in the world where I tell the Master, ‘Look at me now!’…… I’m waiting for you to become one of the world’s greatest…whenever it gets too hard…〕

〔So, don’t…… ugh…… ruin it.〕

〔I love you, more than anyone else in the world. I’ll always be thinking of you no matter what happens. Call on me anytime. I’ll come running even to the end of the world.〕

　

—The boy …… resolved to set out into the world…… the woman accepted it…… Then, praying for his growth and safety more than anyone else, she saw the boy off……

　

And then, the scene fades to dark.

As if ending things with a ‘Happily Ever After’.

　

“Waiooa~, Sadiz dear ~~, you’re all grown up!”

“I see, so that’s Brother’s first love……”

“But whyyy? Sir Earth and Lady Sadiz did cherish one another, did they not? Uuuh… then why must they bid each other farewell?”

“Unlike me, who chases after him because I love him, Sadiz sees him off precisely because she loves him…… I can’t agree with that, but I can feel Sadiz’s love for Honey…… At the same time, Honey also felt that Sadiz was truly special…… it’s frustrating.”

　

Then, as if taking a collective breath, everyone spoke up.

Espie, who had known Sadiz since childhood, shed tears, clearly moved by the moment. Amicus also wept at the couple’s fate, and Shinobu felt a mix of emotions.

　

“Ah~~, it’s finally over! It’s really over! Damn that bastard Paripi!

“Big brother, I’m just soaking in the moment right now, so shhh!”

“Don’t get too caught up in it! To me, this is nothing but humiliation… I mean, the whole world knows about me now in the weirdest way possible…”

“Wait, aren’t you happy, Brother? I think people all over the world now recognize how ‘amazing’ you are.”

“Huh? Of course I’m not! I’d be happy to be praised during a tournament like that, but having my heroic deeds flaunted with that Paripi’s editing thrown in? That’s just way too embarrassing!”

“Eh~, I think it’s fine! Until now, no one understood just how amazing Big brother is, but now the whole world, especially the people of the Empire, finally understand, and I thought, ‘Serves them right’… “

　

Earth’s mental state was completely worn out, but he calmed down partway through. Still, it didn’t make it any less embarrassing.

The fact that everyone was sharing their thoughts—and that it was all about him—made it even more embarrassing.

　

“Young man, I knew of your rather fervent nature, yet… verily, it felt as though I had just witnessed an entire grand saga unfold before mine eyes.”

“Aye, and even I found myself deeply moved. Before long, I cheered as though I stood amongst the crowd at the tournament itself..”

　

The chieftain and his wife……

　

“This totally feels like an intermission or something~.”

“It appears so. I don’t know what else might come, but I can’t handle any more of this.”

“Alright, while we’ve got the chance, I’m gonna sneak off to the bushes for a quick wank! I’m totally stocked up on tons of Hubby fap material… wait, duh—Hubby’s right here! Hubbyyy, let’s bump uglies right noooow―”

“Great General, please read the room! Everyone is still basking in the afterglow… and besides, it’s bad for the children’s upbringing.”

　

Lal and Norja……

　

“Nfufufu~ it seems Shinobu’s judgment was spot-on…… still…… the greatest gain is knowing he has no intention of returning to his homeland…… With this, he could easily marry into our family~”

“Kagerou, you too…… should read the room. Or so I would say, but honestly… I, too, now want him as Shinobu’s husband.”

“Father, mother…… I feel the same way.”

　

Shinobu’s family: Kagerou, Outei, and Fuuma……

　

“Well now, Earth-kun sure is passionate, isn’t he? And things have turned out to be quite a mess.”

“Mattaku. I mean, that Black Sage…… by his actions, the reputation of the Empire and Hiro have been dragged through mud…… what is he thinking…… Iyaa…… in fact, asking ‘what he’s thinking’ is pointless to begin with.”

“True enough… There’s only one thing on that one’s mind.”

“…… ‘Because it looks fun’…… isn’t it? That’s what drives him all along?”

　

Mikado and Koujiro ……

Everyone was discussing their impressions after witnessing what happened to Earth in Cacretale.

　

But no matter how varied their individual opinions might be, the one thought shared by everyone—indeed, by people all over the world—was……

　

Earth Lagann is amazing.

　

The comments were filled with such praise.

　

And……

　

— Well then~, everyone around the world, thank you so much for watching, Panay. What did you think? The truth about the hero of a new era… part 1 of the five-part series, the prologue?

　

At that moment, the narration… only Paripi’s voice echoed throughout the world.

　

— I’m sure this sudden announcement caught you all by surprise, and since it’s late at night, you must be tired. Even good kids should be going to bed now. It would be a shame to broadcast the rest while you’re half-asleep! So, we’ll continue tomorrow at the same time!

　

And once again, the world thought the same thing at the same time.

　

“Eeeeeeeeh? There’s still more?!”

“What…… that means, that will also include our first encounter with him?!”

“F, five parts!? Truly!? Sir Earth’s tale… the grand adventures of Ragaan-Man… and there remains four more to behold!?”

“…… What should I do…… Honey …… I resolved to try my best to win you over, but if I fall any deeper for you, I might end up forcing myself on you. I’m scared of myself.”

“Oh~ Paripi’s actually doing a decent job for once! Okay then, I’m gonna go rub one out real quick to clear my head for tomorrow and get some good sleep~! Oh, and ninja girl, if you let me join in, I wouldn’t mind helping you ambush Hubby either!”

“Wh— Grand General! …Still, four more parts… could it be that events from the past era will be included too? …… Hmm? Great General …… you seem really invested in all this… but ‘that thing’ from the battle between you and Earth Lagann may be included too……”

“Young man…… Ah~ take heart.”

“Oh dear, his countenance has turned as pale as fresh-fallen snow……”

“Ha~ this is something to look forward to. And Shinobu. It’s fine to borrow Norja’s strength if you want, so hurry up and bond with Earth-kun, get his seed, and get pregnant.”

“More to the point, what other incredibly dense tales of bravery does he have… It’s terrifying, I must say.”

“Huh… i, is it going to be alright?”

“Well, after watching all of this, I’m full of both anxiety and excitement about what will become of the world, aren’t you~”

　

The first part of a five-part series? That was the prologue!?

And.

　

“Wait… there are… four more?”

『…… In other words, he intends to reveal everything—the Heavenly Realm, the past era, and even recent events… Goodness me.』

“Wa, wait a minute…… the Heavenly Realm would be one thing, but…… the stuff in the past would be a problem…”

『Yet there is naught to be done about it. The materials are already in the hands of Paripi, and we have no means of contacting Paripi from our side, nor do we know his whereabouts……』

　

Earth turned completely pale and froze.

　

Everyone cheered wildly for the screening led by Paripi.

　

　

　

And the next day, following Paripi’s declaration……

　

“Alright, that’s all for today! Everyone, go wash up, eat, and get ready!”

“””””Yay!!”””””

　

People all over the world wrapped up work early……

　

“Mom, hurry up with dinner!”

“I know, I know. We’ll eat dinner early today so we’re all set to watch.”

　

Eating dinner earlier……

　

“Hey, let’s all gather in my yard today!”

“Yeah, I’m coming too!”

“Of course! After all……”

“It’s the story of Earth Lagann —let’s watch it together and get hyped up instead of watching it alone!”

“I’ll definitely be there!”

　

Gathering with friends and family……

　

“Alright! The drinks and snacks are all set!”

“Come on ~ hurry up and start already~ let’s get started~”

“Whoa, every bar is packed today… Oh well, let’s just buy some booze and snacks and meet up in the park!”

“Alright, I’ll go and secure a spot!”

　

They gather in bars, parks, and other places……

　

“I’m going for a run today!”

“Me too!”

“Let’s run all the way home!”

　

And in the end, there were even those who, inspired by Earth, suddenly started running……

　

　

Everyone prepared for “The Continuation of Earth Lagann’s Story”.

　

　

It was spreading across the world with a fervor even greater than Earth himself had anticipated.

　

And today, once again, the world will come to know.

　

A boy who, despite being the Son of a Hero, had failed to live up to expectations, proved who he truly was through his own strength and hard work—and no one else’s.

　

He never gives up. He never slacks off. He is strong. And……

　

　

　

〔Uuuuk, too hot… I’m gonna undress~ Take off the clothes. Fold em. ‘Hurray’!〕

　

When drunk, ends up taking his clothes off……

　

〔Hey, Sadiz~〕

〔Little man! Just hold on to me, ah~, come on, somebody get some water! And, Little man, it’s not safe for you to be naked!〕

〔It’s fiiiiiiinnee, I, wanna ask a favor, Sadiz!〕

〔Eh? A favor… is it?〕

〔That’s right~, why are being so silly? Sadiz~, you promised~?〕

〔P, promised… what??〕

　

And then……

　

〔For winning, boobies!〕

〔Uh, ehh?〕

　

Earth Lagann loves breasts.

　

〔L, little… that…… uh… uh~… no, it was a promise, but……〕

〔Because… cause…… I….. can’t help it, Imma boy!!〕

〔〔〔〔his guys no good, something has to be done, a new hero had just been born!!〕〕〕〕

　

A celebration party for Earth’s victory.

The shock was so great that it completely wiped away all the excitement and enthusiasm from the previous day, and people all over the world thought the same thing as the residents of Cacretale.

At the sight of Earth, drunk and naked, begging for breasts.

And the person himself……

　

“Fgyaaaaaaaahhhhhhh! Stooooop iiiiiit! Uwaaaahhh! I can’t go anywhere anymooooore! Fgaaaaaah! You idiot, you idiot, you idiot, you biiiig idiiooot! …I wanna die…”

　

Earth, suffering even greater emotional damage than the day before, was writhing around the elf settlement, clutching his head and banging it against various objects in a fit of self-harm.

　

　

And the reactions of those who knew Earth, those who admired him, his parents, and the young women in love with him were――――

　

Such a super~~~~ desperate plea!!

　

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