Volume 4, Chapter 4: Apologies
In a luxurious room of Kazanzakis-san's mansion, which served as a guesthouse, we suddenly found ourselves accepting a meeting or rather, an apology.
From Yamato, we had a magnificent lineup consisting of the King, the Prime Minister, Duke Ijuin, Duke Miyata, Duke Sugimoto, and Duke Mitarai.
It seemed that Duke Saito and Marquis Fujiwara remained in the homeland for the defense and other matters.
It appeared to be for the purpose of summarizing the volunteers.
The problem was that, aside from the Murakami brothers, there were Lieutenant Yoshiaki, Princess Miyabi, and for some reason, Shi*a As*blue.
Moreover, everyone was kneeling down.
What in the world is Shi*a As*blue doing here?
He have dyed his hair blonde and look exactly the same.
Furthermore, he is even wearing the red military uniform of the J**n Army that Shi*a was wearing.
Could it be that this person is... Geroknight Major?
Surprisingly, he had quite a handsome face, and I was looking at him while feeling strangely impressed.
"It's something I don't want to acknowledge. It's a mistake due to my own youthful folly," said Geroknight, dressed like Shi*a As*blue.
Wow, how much practice did Ikeda 〇ichi-san do? His voice is just like Shi*a's.
For the time being, I'll give him a kick.
Well, he's probably just being forced to do it.
"So, this is youth..."
The kicked Geroknight muttered.
Now he's quoting lines from Z G*ndam.
"You're probably around the same age as well," I couldn't help but interject.
"Not yet, it's not over yet," he said again, a line from Z G*ndam.
"What's wrong? Is this one broken?" I looked around at everyone and asked.
"Oh, wait a minute. I went a bit too far," Duke Mitarai said with a troubled expression.
"Too far? What's that supposed to mean?"
"Since Geroknight wasn't resembling him enough, I asked someone with skill indoctrination abilities to hypnotize and implant suggestions in him, but it went too far and he can't snap out of it."
"What!?"
"Since I wanted to match the voice as well, I had been researching and found Ikeda 〇ichi-san who resembled them and had him undergo thorough skill indoctrination to make his voice sound identical. But well, the voice is a perfect match, right?"
Duke Mitarai seems happy.
Why are you so happy?
"Do you have to go that far?"
It's too much, isn't it?
Well, it's fine because it's a performance.
For now, let's consider the matter of making Shioa Azure the Savior settled.
It's interesting, so let's continue having Shioa act as the Savior.
It's perfect that they don't know it's me.
But I wonder what kind of face the people on the other side will make when they hear that their leader in this world, Shioa Azure, has the exact same voice as Mr. Ikeda from this side when they go to war with the other world.
It will surely have a significant impact.
"For now, let's forget about Shioa."
Mitsuki had a relieved expression.
She's always such a kind girl.
"I'm truly sorry."
The king apologized on behalf of everyone.
"It's okay now. I got the money too."
They brought an incredible amount of money.
Even though I said half would be enough, they brought it all, making me feel obligated.
Mr. Kazanzakis was able to achieve a reconciliation and obtain funding, so he's overjoyed. It seems they'll upgrade the dinner for tonight's banquet.
"Well, with this much apology and money, let's forget about the issue of the ship and being alone. I'll let it go."
When I said that, Princess Miyabi prostrated herself deeply once again.
"I'm truly sorry. I was wrong. I also heard about your sister. It seems I didn't know anything."
She had a slightly teary face.
"I'm really sorry."
Lieutenant Yoshiaki also seemed apologetic.
"We were ignorant."
The Murakami brothers also bowed their heads.
They truly are warriors.
I kicked Shioa before they could say anything.
I've had enough of Shioa's lines already.
When the king stopped prostrating and took a seat, everyone else followed suit.
"You've heard everything, right?"
The king stared at me intently.
"I heard."
"Well then, I'm sorry, but can you return as the Savior?"
"No, I won't."
"What? That's a problem."
"Do you have the authority to make such a decision?"
Gero, disguised as Shioa, shouted.
Again, it's lines from Z Gundam, isn't it?
"Hey, Duke Mita Rai. Everyone here doesn't know lines from Z Gundam, right?"
"But you know them. It makes me happy as a fellow Gundam fan."
Duke Mita Rai is genuinely delighted.
"No, I'm not a fan."
"Heh, you don't have to be embarrassed."
Duke Mita Rai seems truly pleased.
It's kind of irritating.
"Hey, brother. What if we let him play the role of the savior?"
"Oh, that's my intention."
"Indeed, brother."
If by any chance, I end up helping, and if the savior is appalled by my strategy, it will all be the fault of the scriptwriter, and furthermore, I'll blame it on the director.
This is the perfect scapegoat.
"Brother?"
The Prime Minister asked curiously.
"Oh, we've become sworn brothers, the three of us."
"Three? Is there someone else?"
The King asked.
"There's one more person."
"Well, please call them. I want to greet the person who has been taking care of my nephew."
"Understood."
I turned around to ask Aoi.
"Since you're already sworn brothers, if you call, he'll come."
Aoi smiled.
"Levi! Please come!"
"Oh, so his name is Levi?"
Kazanzakis' luxurious mansion overlooks a beach where a large house is built next to the sea.
It's more like a garage than a house.
Opening the door, Leviathan climbs up the mountain and bows his head from the window.
"This is my sworn brother, Levi."
"Eeeeeeeeeeh?"
"Isn't it Leviathan? This?"
The Prime Minister is flustered.
"Yeah, it's Leviathan."
"Why?"
"Why not give him a different name?"
Princess Miyabi sighed.
"Why? Because in a work called Attack on [Censored], the strongest character is named Levi."
I retorted.
Then, the King, the Prime Minister, Duke Ijuin, Duke Sugimoto, and Duke Mita Rai leaned forward.
"Tell us more about that story!"
These anime nerds...