The Kings Live Broadcast Speech

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(Amazing amazing!)

Takatakas mind, after being hit by the mysterious light, was as clear as a cloudless blue sky.

If he thought of one idea, it would instantly expand to ten.

Even if one question arose, he would immediately find the answer, and in an instant, develop and apply that answer.

That was the state he was in.

In a word, he was incredibly sharp!

Why was Takataka, a perfectly ordinary boy, able to reach such a state?

Takataka, thinking at super speed, naturally had that question.

But he dismissed the question, deciding that it was pointless to think about it now.

Because.

(I have to save them! I I have to save everyone in the Sky Kingdom!)

He was acting with that single thought in mind at this moment, and he wouldnt allow himself to waste his thoughts on unnecessary questions.

Navigation set, changing course, slow speed initiating!

Click, click, click!

Takataka swiftly operated the control devices knobs and buttons.

And as a result, the Sky Kingdom, which had been stationary, slowly began to move!

Guguuu

Kya!?

Air stumbled slightly, from the resulting vibration.

Ah, this mightbe bad.

But Takataka, paying no attention to her, was staring at the instruments, sweating.

Wh-What do you mean by bad?

Takataka, hearing Airs question, turned to her with a serious expression, and answered.

Its impossible to keep Neverfall afloat. The energy tanks are destroyed. So, I set a course for an emergency landing on the vast farmland of Farm One, the closest residential plateau. But

But?

Were a little short on altitude.

Saying that, Takataka looked up at the monitor in front of him.

It displayed a simulation of Neverfalls future course, clearly illustrated.

Farm One is a giant plateau shaped like pudding, but Neverfall, which is currently gradually losing altitude, wont be able to land on the plateau, and will crash into its wall!

No way!

But theres no other suitable landing site! What what should I do!

Takataka held his head in his hands.

Even his incredibly sharp mind is useless against an unsolvable problem!

Rather, the more he examines it, the deeper his despair grows

Takatakas vision started to blur with tears.

But it was at that moment!

Move aside a little.

Saying that someone pushed aside the light Takataka, and stepped forward, in front of the control device.

Eh!?

Takatakas eyes widened in surprise, and he looked up at the persons profile.

!?

And Air also gasped, surprised by the persons sudden appearance.

With beautiful, long, golden hair flowing down to his waist, his blue cloak billowing

That person, his handsome face, that resembles Airs, contorted in pain, stumbled

Ignoring Takataka and Air, who were dumbfounded and intimidated, he swiftly pressed a few buttons on the control device, click, click, click

Huu

He exhaled deeply, wiped the traces of blood from his face with both hands, and then

Click!

He pressed one last button.

Beep!

With a light sound, some of the lamps on the control device lit up!

And then a camera popped out from the top of the device.

Can everyone hear me see me?

That person, forcing a smile, spoke in a quiet but clear voice

And introduced himself!

My name is Sekiran Neverfall the King of this country!

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My name is Sekiran Neverfall the King of this country!

King Sekirans image was being broadcast to the entire Sky Kingdom of Neverfall, in real time.

The Kings figure suddenly appeared on the monitors installed throughout the kingdom.

The ordinary citizens, the anti-Prime Minister activists, the palace officials, the soldiers even the Air Force officers and the crews of the security airships

Everyone was surprised, and fell silent, listening to the Kings words.

As you all know, our country is currently facing an unprecedented crisis. By the wicked power of an ancient evil, our country has lost the ability to fly, and monsters have emerged from the depths of the earth.

Hiih!?

No way

Is this country falling!?

Small screams were heard here and there!

But dont worry!

But King Sekiran continued, powerfully, as if to drown out those screams!

That cursed evil has already been defeated by a brave boy Takataka, and his comrades!

Eh!? Huh!?

A small boys voice could be heard from somewhere near the King.

But its an emergency.

No one paid attention to that voice.

Our country will now make an emergency landing on the first residential plateau, Farm One! I need your cooperation! All airship pilots, attach towing chains to the outer walls of the kingdom, and help us maintain our altitude!

Did you hear that!?

So, were going to lift this country up with airships!?

Ill immediately calculate the best airship deployment locations!

Attention all airships! Attention all airships! This is the Neverfall Sky Kingdom Air Force command center!

The officers who heard the broadcast in the Air Force command center, which still has a huge hole in it, immediately took action.

With various machines damaged, they immediately devised an efficient airship deployment plan by hand, and relayed it to the security airships!

All knights and soldiers, exterminate the monsters that are rampaging through the city! I believe in you all!

Hello, Im Neverfall-kun! En

Oraaaaaah! Dont underestimate us, monstersss!!

Well show you that the soldiers are not just corrupt trashhhh!!

In the city, on the other hand, the Kings words ignited the soldiers fighting spirit, and the battles intensified.

Even Neverfall-kun, a relic of the super ancient magical civilization, is not invincible.

With the brave efforts of the soldiers one by one, the Neverfall-kun were shut down!

Let me say it again, this country is falling. That fact can no longer be changed.

King Sekiran on the screen lowered his voice slightly and looked down.

But!!

But then, he opened his clear blue eyes wide, looked straight ahead!

And King Sekiran declared!

As long as the people live, Neverfall is immortal! Survive together! We, we finally finally have freedom!!

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King Sekirans speech ended with those words.

Guh Haa

He immediately stopped the recording, coughed, and vomited blood.

A-Are you okay!?

King Sekiran glared at Takataka, who rushed over

Was I a king?

He quietly asked.

Y-Yes! You are the king!?

Kuh Kukuku

King Sekiran, seeing Takatakas confused and flustered reaction, grinned.

And then, a single word

My daughter I leave her to you.

He muttered that, lost consciousness, and collapsed.

Your Majesty!

Ijokis hurriedly ran over and caught him.

F-Father!

Air, a moment later, approached King Sekiran, her face pale.

Ijokis swiftly checked his pulse and breathing, and then poured a potion from her pocket into King Sekirans mouth.

And then she smiled faintly at Air.

Hes alright. He just lost consciousness.

Air breathed a sigh of relief, her strength leaving her, and sat down.

Ah the descent has stopped!

Takatakas excited voice reached Air and Ijokis ears!

King Sekirans speech worked and the airships, acting quickly, started lifting the Sky Kingdom!

If this continueswe can make it in time! If we if we do thisthisand this Everyonewill be saved!

Click, click, click, click!

Takataka continues to operate the control device with incredible speed!

With a Guun sound and a vibration, Neverfall accelerated, and started moving towards the planned landing site, the residential plateau!

But.

Ah, but, however!

BEEEEN!!

BEEEEN!!

BEEEEN!!

The next moment, a deafening alarm echoed through the control room again!

Eh!?

What happened!?

Takataka and Air, surprised, hurriedly looked up at the monitor, and a large image from a surveillance camera, showing the fountain square in front of the palace, was displayed.

No way!?

Air was speechless, seeing that footage.

Because, what was being shown there

Was hundreds of new Neverfall-kun, emerging one after another, from the hole that opened up in the ground!

Moreover, looking closely, the expressions on those Neverfall-kun are clearly different from the ones that were rampaging through the city earlier.

Their eyes are wide, their teeth are gritted filled with anger!

Air and the others had no way of knowing, but these are Riot Suppression Neverfall-kun.

Combat units that appear when a certain number of normal Neverfall-kun are defeated!

Well suppress you! Well suppress you! Well suppress you!

The Riot Suppression Neverfall-kun, shouting threateningly, marched towards the city, their footsteps echoing, ZUSHIN-ZUSHIN!

Wh-What should we do!?

Air, stunned by the sudden turn of events, froze in front of the monitor!

Even normal Neverfall-kun can barely be defeated by a group of several people, so with this additional force they wont be able to protect the lives of the people until they land on the residential plateau!

But it was the moment right after Airs expression turned into despair!

ZAN!!!

With a tremendous roar a light slash suddenly came flying in, cutting dozens of Riot Suppression Neverfall-kuns in the front row clean in half!

BON!!

BOBON!!

BOOOON!!

The Neverfall-kuns, cut in half, exploded, shattering into pieces.

And on the monitor, the backs of three people, their cloaks billowing in the blast, are displayed!

Th-Those people are!

Theyre a bit broken but Air recognized those three, in their brilliant armor!

No, everyone in the Sky Kingdom of Neverfall should know them!

These three are!

These three who stand against those ancient monsters who threaten the innocent people!

They are the strongest knights in this country!

Heroes among heroes!

Their name is!

The Three Knights of the Royal Guard!!