Chapter 161-2 Hiiro's Image Improvement Committee 'IV'
'Oi! Don't look over here, you freakin' idiot!!!'
The scene quickly changed to hell.
Shura, filled with resentment, rampaged like a fish that had found water.
It wasn't a beauty and the beast, but a cute girl and a beast (costume) that sent the gangsters flying with a loud thud.
"Come on, everyone, let's cheer for Puffy and Sister Shura!"
"Go Puffy!"
"You're strong, Puffy!"
"Big sister is so cool!"
"Go for it! Take them down!"
The hostess, Lyam, skillfully turned the wild brawl into a hero show, cheering on the kids.
Whether it was to keep the children from being scared, or just for fun, it's hard to say.
It doesn't matter either way.
But the kids in the front row, watching the two hero knights, are cheering and having a great time.
Finally, the genius stood up, facing the chaotic scene.
"...Alright, let's go home."
She doesn't know anymore.
Her resolve was firm, and the howling storm didn't slow her down.
With dead fish eyes, Leiva went straight back to my room.
Her determined walk was like a knight king, making history.
* * *
Thus, the grand plan to escort Esharalize in public and improve the image of Hiiro and Merifar ended with many sacrifices.
What did they gain, and what did they lose?
Let's talk about the results, one by one.
First, Hiiro.
"Wow, it's red Ruthless."
"That's not good..."
(......damn. I messed up.)
Hiiro Merifar realized too late that wearing a costume didn't help his image, and he felt down.
Unfortunately, that was to be expected.
But the new trend he started, Puffy, became a hot topic, and later, finger puppets and dolls modeled after him were created, becoming quite popular.
Next, Shura.
"Hey, look. That's the Ash Valkyrie. She's as beautiful as the rumors say... I really want to get close to her."
"Stop it. The other day, she made it rain blood against that 'Berserker Ranger.' Because of that, she got a new nickname."
"No way. What's the name?"
"They call her the Bloodstained Warrior."
"B-Bloodstained..."
"...Yeah."
""That's... scary...""
"...I'll blame you for this, stupid Hiiro."
Because of the wild chaos, the dangerous nickname "Bloodstained Warrior" started to spread, making me feel a bit down.
But when Sham said, "It seems like you and Hiiro are a match," Leiva felt a little better.
And then, Leiva herself.
"Hey. How was your vacation?"
"...I'm really sorry, Sir Leonhardt."
"Huh?"
"I appreciate your kindness, but... um... ...I'm completely exhausted."
"!?"
After the operation, she was totally worn out, and she realized she wasted the captain's kindness, so she felt down for a while.
Leonhardt, worried about her, invited her to dinner, and that helped her feel better.
Finally, Lyam.
"I did it! Look, Mokumon. Here's your friend Puffy doll. Isn't it cute?"
[Mok. Mokumon!]
"Huh? The seams are weak? It doesn't have enough roundness? Y-You're tough..."
[Mokumokuu!]
"Do it again? No way..."
With her favorite character Puffy, Lyam secretly started making a Puffy doll.
At first, she kept getting criticized by the model, the white beast, but somehow she finished it.
And sometimes she would say, "Hiiro, I want to play with Puffy again," which made Hiiro more troubled.
She even suggested making Mokumon too, and Sham said, "Lyam is more excited than ever."
It was clear that Lyam was the only one who gained something from this chaotic operation.
Therefore.
The winner this time is not Leiva, nor Shura, and certainly not Hiiro, the one who stirred things up.
It is Lyam Neshana.
* * *
"Ah, by the way. I had something to tell Leiva."
"Yes. What is it, Sir Leonhardt?"
"Well, it's about that guy from the other day. Hiiro Merifar."
"I... I don't want to hear that name right now."
"Oh? Is that so? But as the deputy commander, you should know this."
"Um. I apologize for that. So, what happened with him?"
"Ah. You remember the Aegir Library incident, right? The one where we subdued the Star Crown Beast? His achievements were recognized, and it seems he will be awarded one of the third-class medals."
* * *
"His magic aptitude is none. He was born a commoner, and there's nothing special about his upbringing."
"Still, he managed to deal with that terrifying beast... the Star Crown Beast?"
"Hiiro. Hiiro Merifar..."
"I want to talk to him a little..."
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