The Demon King's Paladin

Chapter 54. Victory!

Everyone had gathered around us, as Aqua began to explain everything to us.

" It's very simple really! Warrick and I are going to follow you to the northern border, for 3 reasons! The 1st being that, in case anything goes wrong, we will be close by to help. The 2nd being that it was a condition that Baron Ashblade and Duke Clearfield had set, to allow Sharon and Asha to fight against the Hero Party. The 3rd reason is simple. We refuse to be caught unawares again if one of our daughters are targeted." 

Everyone listened to Aqua speak, I noticed when she got to her 3rd reason, small amounts of bloodlust from Aqua and Warrick leaked behind them. Asha and Sharon seemed surprised at the reasoning Aqua and Warrick had used, Sharon decided to ask a question to Aqua after she finished speaking.

" Aunt Aqua, why is it that we are only hearing about this now?"

Warrick sighed and began to speak instead of Aqua.

" Well originally, we weren't going to tell you. But during the sparring match with John we just had, I let it slip by accident. So now we are explaining it. We planned on only observing a good distance away to be completely honest with you all. Aqua and I both feel that you all are at a sufficient level to be able to take care of yourselves during this upcoming battle. However, no amount of logic will properly convey the amount of worry us, your parents have about our children fighting enemies. If not for John wanting to fight the Hero, Aqua and I would have fought them and repelled them instead, like we have done against Promethia for a decade now."

This time it was my turn to speak. Feeling a bit guilty at all of the worry that Warrick and Aqua must have been going through, I couldn't help but apologize for it. When they heard my apology, Warrick was the first to speak.

" No John, you don't have to apologize to us for this. We understand you need to do this in order to really start your life here in Gaia. Like Sarah, Anna and I stated during our first training session, it's okay to be more selfish John. You've earned that much."

" We agreed to let you fight the Hero, John. we didn't agree to you dying to the Hero or some other foreign actor. We will grant your wish. We just want to make sure everyone returns in one piece, just like you do John. We just want to make positively sure you're included in who comes back."

After Warrick, Aqua also spoke. Both of them had a look that said they would not change their minds. Without thinking, I simply told them what I was thinking.

" Guys, I know you might not believe it, but I do plan on coming back alive. But thank you, nonetheless."

Warrick and Aqua smiled at me and Sarah hugged me from behind, Anna seeing that everyone was staring at us at the time, simply stayed at my side. After a few moments, Cynthia began to speak to her parents.

" Father, mother, if you're going to come with us in a few days, what are you going to do about your work for that time period?"

Warrick and Aqua smiled at Cynthia. They then gave a thumbs up and Aqua began to speak.

" What do you think we have been doing for the past 3 months when we weren't teaching you?"

Aqua spoke in a teasing tone to Cynthia. Despite the confidence in her voice, Asha still had a question for Warrick and Aqua.

" But what will happen if an emergency happens?"

Warrick turned to Asha and answered with a surprised tone to her question.

" Well thought Asha! Not many would ask that question to us! The answer is simple! Tommy will be acting as our proxy while we're away!"

" But doesn't he have to go back to the academy?"