Zero no Tsukaima:Volume16 Chapter1
"Well... this war was definitely a harsh one. The war that started by former King of Gallia, Joseph's conspiracy included turning not only Romalia, but also Halkeginea into ashes."
Osman's voice resounded throughout the hall.
This is the main tower, of the second floor of the magic academy's dancing hall. Students who were dressed up nicely were listening to Osman's speech meekly.
When the sudden war between Romalia and Gallia was started, they fell in horror. Since the war between Albion had just ended, their hometown was in a desperate situation.
They were in no shape for a war.
What if the crazy Gallian King suddenly attacked them? They must have been destroyed in a heart beat.
However, this ended. In the battle of Kalkasons(??), King Joseph died fighting. In an instant, a new queen was declared and the war was over.
"We fell in horror. I didn't want to be in ashes, I mean, didn't you want to live longer? If I became ashes, I wouldn't of been able to pet a female's hips. That's something I can't live without. All of you here, also feel the same way, right?"
The hall becomes silent. Osman, after coughing, continued.
"However, god did not leave us! If there's a crazy king, there must be a hero! If there's a crazy conspiracy, then there's a justice that would defeat it! These people, are the ones who destroyed the ambition of that crazy king!"
The students gulped.
Yes... The ones who helped earn this victory was...
"Yes! The stupid conspiracy by that crazy king was stopped by these heroes! By the heroes whom you all know well! Let me introduce them!"
With Osman's signal, a silk damask behind him fell. The students cheered loudly.
"These people are the ones who saved this world! The Ondine Knights and the Shrine Maidens of our lord!"
There, there were the Ondine Knights in formal attires, Louise, and Tiffania. Amidst cheers such as "Woooooh!", "Hooray Ondine Knights!", and "Hooray Tiffania!", the boys and girls blush out of honor and shyness.
The students at the academy were made to realize that the knights who go to the same academy as they do has done tremendous achievements in this war.
"Listen students. Though it was their first experience in battle, they've achieved quite a lot. The one on one battles, destroying those strong golems in the Tiger Road. The one on one on Linen River, and Joseph's unimaginable... the huge fire ball that used the magic of the elves..., those fires that destroyed the huge fleet... it is said that it was all because of their achievements!"
Cheers roared even more.
The fighting of the Knights, especially the vice commander Chevalliere de Hiraga's achievements were passed down to everybody.
This was the first instance in which a single knight, a group of knights to lead a victory through their achievements. Moreover, rumors say that the new queen is Tabitha who recently were the same students as them. Although nobody knows what kind of drama occured, the Ondine Knights must have played a part on helping Tabitha becoming the queen.
The beautiful... glorious victory's outcome.
And the fact that they had connections to the new queen of Gallia. The students of the academy felt unmeasurable happiness because they were studying at the same exact schools as the heroes, and were very close in age.
They guarded the new queen Charlotte to the capital of Gallia, Liutis(?) from Calcasons(?) along with the Romalia army, and then went in the castle.
The citizens of Gallia welcomed them with great cheers.
After that, they have guarded her majesty queen Henrietta to Tristain, and have come back.
"Hooray for the Ondine!"
Osman stood in front of the boys and congratulated every one of them.
"Yes yes, I feel honored as if I am you all. Since you guys are me! I, the principal of this magic academy has raised you single handily... yes yes!"
Osman nods happily as he congratulates.
"I raised you all, yes yes"
The Ondine Knights looked at each other. It's true that the principal is principal, but did he even teach us anything? Did he even raise us? They made such faces. Along with this, other students in the crowd's cheer slowly faded.
"Y.. yes! It's all thanks to your teachings!"
The clever Guiche took Osman's side. It's not a bad thing to lend Osman a favor or two.
Then, Osman looks sharply at Guiche then goes near him.
"Guiche..."
"Yes! Old Osman!"
Expecting some sort of medal, Guiche stood as perfect as he can.
"You are a very nice student. I'll give you a prize."
Guiche shaked with happiness. Not only did he already receive a medal, he receives another big honor. What will it be? Will it be the treasure wand made of gold and diamond tips that is only given to the top student of the academy? If he does receive such treasure, it's as if his path for success is promised......
However, Osman's words betrayed Guiche's thoughts.
"You can hug me."
Osman said it straightforwardly.
"Excuse me?"
However, Osman continues to pull Guiche towards him with his thumb. Guiche shook his head.
Next was Saito.
"You can hug me."
Saito shakes his head without a word. Then Leinal(?).
"You can hug me."
Leinal(?), after his face showing slight anger, whispers "Don't mess around."
"You make fun of... our pride... and honor.... Why you..."
Though he tried to talk back to Osman, it was too late. At that time, Osman was with Adrian next to him. He is Leinal(?)'s classmate with short red hair.
He shook his head before even being asked for a hug. Then, (lots of names incoming...) Alsenu, Guston, Varantun, Victor, Paul, Ernesto, Oscar, and Gazmeal.
Feeling a little tension in their faces, they all shook their head no. Not a single person didn't want to hug Osman. Nor did they understand why they had to. Amidst the awkward tension around the Ondine Knights, Osman came towards the final one, Maricorne(?).
Maricorne, without waiting for Osman saying so, immediately said,
"Okay!"
Osman, after staring at Maricorne for a little then starts saying, well, leaving the jokes aside... Leinal(?) who was about to jump Osman is stopped by the fellow Ondine Knights.
"The government gave you all honor befitting your performances."
