Chapter 6
The Results of the Battle for the Water Gate City
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As the joyous announcement of the end of the fighting flowed over the streets of Priestella, Subaru was on his way to the town hall. He was accompanied by Emilia and the ex-wives of the defeated Regulus.
- Dear residents! You are safe! Those who tried to take control... ...over the city, are gone! The cowards have taken the fall! The Witch Cult no longer threatens us, Priestella is... is safe. Victory is ours!
Having learned from unpleasant experiences, Subaru did not immediately believe the news. He quickly analyzed the circumstances.
I know that voice, it's Kiritaka Muse. He was kidnapped by Capella! Maybe it was the Archbishop who forced him to broadcast that message? Maybe it's some kind of trick? Well, the voice sounds natural. He stuttered a few times, but in my opinion out of emotion, not fear.
- Subaru! - exclaimed the overjoyed Emilia.
- Yeah. We did it! - he said with a sigh of relief.
Okay. Not that I'm entirely convinced, but I think it's safe to assume that it was indeed Kiritaka. Phew. At least I don't have to worry about someone flooding the town anymore and we'll have a very wet GAME OVER. The residents are well aware of his voice. They must have all been relieved when they heard it!
- Let's go back to City Hall. We'll find out everything there. I'll only breathe a sigh of relief when I see everyone is safe and sound!
They set off at a run. Subaru didn't feel good about forcing the effort on the girls who had been through a lot today, but he couldn't do otherwise. He had to dispel any doubts as soon as possible. Life had taught him that success should not be enjoyed too quickly.
Already from a distance he noticed that the city skyline had changed a bit. The town hall towering over the roofs was missing. With every step he took he became more and more nervous. He drew the darkest scenarios in his mind.
When they reached the place, they saw that where the building should have stood, only a heap of rubble remained. Terrified, Subaru saw in his mind's eye the bodies of his friends and the injured residents buried under tons of bricks. Fortunately, it soon turned out that he was worrying unnecessarily.
Crowds were drawn to the ruins of the town hall. The inhabitants who heard the announcement wanted an explanation. It was getting more and more crowded around. Everyone was agitated by the sight of the destroyed building and for a moment it seemed as if panic might break out. Fortunately, everything calmed down as soon as the soft sound of the lilting sound was heard.
At the very top of the mountain of rubble, the Songstress appeared with an instrument in her hand. With an inspired expression on her face, she began to hum a beautiful melody that made her anxieties slowly drift away.
Subaru looked at the figure he knew so well, aware that he had before him a true artist who could move hearts and squeeze tears with her art.
Suddenly he felt Emilia gently squeeze his hand. He looked at her, then glanced sideways at Regulus' ex-wives. The girls who had had to hold back their feelings for many years were now in floods of tears. Besides, they were not the only ones. The people of Priestella wept and sighed deeply. Everyone was swept away by a wave of emotion. The singer was winning hearts with her _ velvety, warm voice, performing song after song.
At one point there was a stir among the audience. They felt that the end of the performance was approaching. They wanted this moment to last as long as possible, so that the spell would never fade away.
However, all good things come to an end quickly. Who knows, maybe even part of the song's charm lies in its transience?
The artist finished her performance and bowed. Time, which had seemed to stand still, flowed again. People started clapping thunderously. The gods of poetry blessed the Singer.
The girl raised her head...
- Thanks for listening," she called out playfully, sticking out her tongue.
Subaru rolled his eyes.
Yeah... A "Songstress"? She’s just Liliana Masquerade, and that's all.
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