Chapter 186 Military Parade
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
――――Yugan Free Cities League
―――State Capital Livonia――White Square
Today, State Capital Livonia, the seat of the Emperor, was set to receive a multitude of foreign dignitaries and nobles. A military parade was about to take place!
The review and marching formations would feature not only the forces guarding the various military districts but also the frontier troops protecting the borderlands.
Designed to boost national prestige and showcase military strength to neighboring nations, this parade also included the newly reborn Keldan Domain Army.
Seeing it as a perfect opportunity to prove that Keldan was “no longer a slum,” Ayumu had prepared a number of surprises.
* * *
”Naz! Yugan!! (One Yugan!)”
As the central army completed its salute and sang their cheer, it was finally time for the Keldan Domain Army to take the stage.
”Hello☆ everyone☆ Here’s the Keldan Domain Army band from right next to State Capital Livonia! I’m Sasara from the PR department☆”
The moment to unveil the Keldan Domain Army had arrived—and then it happened.
The curtains of the specially prepared stage, built using wedge-shaped and foldable scaffolding, were pulled back. On stage appeared young women in daring, elegant attire: white dresses with wide necklines and short, fluttering skirts that emphasized their natural curves and bare legs.
In this world, women—outside of prostitutes—rarely exposed skin so provocatively. Publicly displaying so much flesh was considered immodest and improper.
The sudden, impossible spectacle caused a murmur of shock to ripple through the audience… and even the Emperor was taken aback!
”Today, we’re going to liven up this parade! Oooh!!” called the woman at center stage, and the music began.
The soldiers marched in formation, flags fluttering—
Our army, bound by solemn decree,
Yugan! Duty to our homeland!
Under this splendid sky, the sun rises!
Linking arms, our unit marches!
No matter how harsh the path!
We dedicate our loyalty to this land! Yugan!
As their song began, the Keldan troops started marching across White Square, displaying newly developed domestic weapons, including the Magic Particle Cannons.
The spirits of our brave warriors, protect this land!
Should great trials return, fulfill this duty!
Yugan! Destiny with our homeland!
Under this splendid sky, the sun rises!
Linking arms, our unit marches!
No matter how harsh the path!
We pledge our loyalty! Yugan!
The soldiers joined in, their voices blending with the singers:
Orderly! This unit stands with the homeland!
Our army is bound by strong friendship, my friends!!
Yugan! Duty to the homeland!!
Under this magnificent sky, the sun rises!!
Linking arms, our unit moves!
No matter the obstacles ahead!
This country, blessed by fate! Yugan!!
(Interlude)
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Yugan! Duty to our homeland!
Under this splendid land, under this blue sky, the sun rises!
Linking arms, our unit marches!
No matter how harsh the path, we pledge our loyalty! Yugan!
By the end of the first song, the audience was captivated by the innovative performance. The singers, trained by Amagasaki Renka—who had been part of Kiritani’s entourage and had grown up in the entertainment industry—were a propaganda unit designed to charm and create a sense of familiarity.
Ayumu’s strategy to touch hearts and win favor was taking shape. Without pause, the next song began:
Our Yugan punishes the entire world!
From the Demi-human Continent at Birene to the East,
Our song will be sung across the land!
Livonia! Vodka! Behold the dragon of Yugan!
All nations of this world,
Fit for what we have created,
We send greetings from this powerful nation!
The world envies! Our empire,
Like a mighty Eastern bear!
The lambs wander aimlessly,
While Yugan’s dragon hunts with ease!
Good fortune awaits our kin!
No one can match the embrace of our homeland!
People of the world! Reducing you to ashes is effortless!
We send greetings from this mighty nation, crowned in the world!
(Ayumu thought, “Good, good♪ The public is reacting well! Surely everyone will praise us now.”)
Confident from the positive reaction of Livonia’s citizens, Ayumu expected universal admiration—but the result was…
* * *
Lord Wyndham, in charge of the ceremony as Minister of the Interior, exploded:
”Wh-what the hell is this ꐦ That shameless, irritating performance!! Desecrating a ceremony with history and tradition!!”
(Ayumu thought, “Adults really get this angry—?!”)
From what he could gather, even Empress Sarendra and her lady-in-waiting Marie were shocked by the idol performance, covering their mouths and saying, “How indecent?! What is Sanai thinking?!” and, “Your Majesty is right! A young woman shouldn’t show so much skin in public!”
Emperor Rai also, somewhat hesitantly, advised, “Sanai… it’s hard to say, but please consult me next time before doing something like this.”
Of course, Ayumu prostrated himself, apologizing profusely: “I-I am truly sorry, Your Majesty!!”
The only person who appreciated the performance was Duke Merizaev, Supreme Commander of the Northern Military District, whose long, magnificent beard split into a smile as he laughed heartily:
”Ha ha ha! Did you see that, everyone! Sanai! What a daring entertainment! Wonderful!”
Duke Merizaev also showed interest in the domestic Magic Particle Cannon and, after witnessing a test fire, exclaimed excitedly:
”A domestic Magic Particle Cannon… incredible!! It showcases our nation’s refined magical science and formidable military power!!”
Meanwhile, Lord Ralka, a pacifist and economic-oriented lord, commented, “The surprise itself was mostly fine, but the war songs, obviously appealing to the militarists, were not desirable… I heard the sound of marching boots.”
(Ayumu thought, “Seriously… this isn’t a joke…”)
Caught in a storm of unexpected criticism, Ayumu could only reflect on the reaction with a mix of exasperation and disbelief.
Notes:
• Kiritani – The class president who takes leadership and questions their situation. A smooth operator, laid-back and calm. The handsome one.
• Empress Sarendra – Aare’s mother who expresses quiet resentment towards Aare’s existence.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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