Arise From Weakness (OC/ Male Reader x Arifureta)

(S2) Chapter 37 Aftermath

No one's POV

1 week later...

It's been over a a week since the invasion of Heiligh. The puppet soldiers that Eri had, numbered up to 1,500 people and out of that It seems that 1,000 were killed by Nhazul and his Shadows. Most likely the missing soldiers went with Freid through the gate into Demon territory. Although it was later found out in investigations that magic formations were created from huge magic stones which were buried in the earth on the outskirts of the Kingdom, that appears to have been the secret to Freid being able to transfer his military.

Also, it appears that the King and other influential leaders were all killed by Eri's puppet soldiers, currently, the seat of King within the Hairihi Kingdom was open. Until the confusion subsides, Liliana and the safe Queen, Luluaria, will be taking the lead in the Kingdom's reconstruction. Most likely, once they've settled down, Prince Lundel who was also safe, will be ascending to the throne. The number one cause of confusion was that there was no communication with the church.

Even though the Kingdom has turned into such an amazing state, widespread uneasiness and distrust was spreading throughout the followers as the church didn't appear during or after the war at all. The truth was, everyone related to the church were already blown to smithereens by the explosion at the head temple. If the citizens heard about that, what would they think? A boy with white hair and a boy with an army of Shadows somewhere held slight interest in that question.

Also, regarding the Lighting storm and pillar of light that wiped out the Demon army, was thought to be the work of Ehit. which was released in order to save the Kingdom! is what the rumors that have been circulating says, it was an incredibly painful story that their faith was further strengthened. Nhazul was wondering if he should spread rumors that it was due to the [Goddess of Fertility] once again, however, if Aiko heard of that she'd likely suffer to no end in her mind.

Daisuke's remains were found a little distance away from the plaza. His body was consumed and messed up here and there, after being completely beaten up by Nhazul and Hajime and blown out of the plaza, sure enough, he was attacked by demons. It appears that there were no traces of resistance. Due to Nhazul shattering his spine and paralyzing him, Daisuke could only watch and cry out in pain, as he was eaten alive, crying out for help that he would never receive. In particular, his left arm was completely missing,  and then the side of his body was then eaten which caused him to die.

Along with those who sustained deep mental wounds, Kouki and them were asked by Liliana and them to lend their powers in reconstructing the Kingdom in order to recuperate and recover, since that day Nhazul, Hajime and them had not shown up so they were frequently looking back at that.

All members of the front lines and Aiko's bodyguards should have known of Nhazul and Hajime's powers but they still didn't know of the true overwhelming power his Shadows, who had taken on Baran's army of 30,000 Demons, as if they were nothing, Nhazul defeating Baran, and of the pillar of light and lightning storm which annihilated the large army, once again, they were forced to feel their difference in power.

Because Kouki and the others knew of that, they took on less shock than the stay-behind group. Although they heard of Nhazul and Hajime's power from the returning members, they now knew that they had only understood 1/10,000 of their true terrifyingness. Anyone and everyone could do nothing but be concerned about Nhazul. Hajime, their comrades, and Kaori who they took with them.

And the remarkable one was Shizuku. Although she's doing exactly what needs to be done, once in a while she'll stare off into the distance with eyes that seem to be looking for something in her heart. It was clear to everyone that she was thinking of Kaori, the classmates who witnessed Kaori's death were unsure of what to say about it