Chapter 88 (1/2)
Published
at 21st of March 2020 03:38:03 PM
Chapter 88
Translator: Kell
Editor: Weasalopes
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Student Alliance Conference – Hikaru’s Suggestion
Everyone turned their attention towards Hikaru .
「Why are you asking me?」he said .
「You’re just standing there acting like an outsider, but you’re already a member of the student alliance . 」
「I’m from Ponsonia . The problems of Forestia should be solved by its citizens . 」
「An outsider’s opinion could help . You, especially, have some interesting views . I’m sure an idea came to your mind just now while listening . 」
「I’ve been watching Hikaru as well . If you have something, please tell us . 」
Silvester agreed with Katy too . Now it felt like he had to say something .
「All right, fine . Don’t you already have your answers, though? Kirihal and Ludancia are neighbors that don’t get along . To stop the hatred, an action must be taken . In that case there’s only one thing to do . 」
「What is it? Please tell us . 」League asked .
Hikaru sighed .
「You need to really brace yourself for it . Are you sure about this?」
「I’m ready . 」
「I’m sure you are, but… Whatever . The easiest solution is “love” . 」
「………Love?」League asked .
「Man, hearing you say the word “love” just makes me cringe . 」Ivan remarked .
「That’s why I didn’t want to say anything . 」
「N-No, I’m not making fun of you or anything . Please continue . 」
「That’s it . You just have to show love . 」Hikaru added .
League was taken aback . 「A marriage between important persons from Kirihal and Ludancia?」he said, glancing at Claude and Luka .
「Exactly . These two countries are on bad terms, but it’s not like they don’t have diplomatic relations . I’m sure there are lots of citizens from both nations who get along, and among them there are definitely couples who had planned their future together . 」
「They probably can’t get married because of their nationality and opposition from the people around them . 」
「You just have to announce a marriage between powerful people . 」
「And that will ease the tensions between both countries! I see, yes . That’s a great idea . 」
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「But that’s not all . 」Hikaru said .
League looked puzzled .
「If two powerful people got married, people will only see it as an isolated case . In fact those who hated the other for a long time will try to spread it as such . So you need to show that it’s a universal thing to have an impact on the ordinary citizens as well . 」
「B-But how?」
「A ma.s.s wedding . 」
「Ma.s.s… wedding?」
「After announcing the engagement of the powerful people, you send a notice to the public to gather partic.i.p.ants as well . Then wed them at the same time in Forestia’s capital or at the border between the two countries . You only need to hold a grand event once a year, make it into a custom . If it works out, people will dream of getting married at this date . 」
League stood there, mouth wide open . It was clear that this world had no such thing as a ma.s.s wedding . Although it was rare even in j.a.pan .
「Hahaha! That sounds interesting, Hikaru! I haven’t heard of gathering brides and grooms for a ma.s.s wedding, but I’ll back you up on that one!」Silvester said .
「It’s a novel and outrageous idea, but indeed fascinating . 」League nodded .
「There’s a huge flaw in your plan . 」Catherine cut in . 「Who’s getting married? You might not know this since you’re from Ponsonia, but Kirihal and Ludancia absolutely despise each other . That goes double for those in the ruling cla.s.s . It’s impossible to find people who love each other among them . 」
Katy and Ivan nodded in agreement .
「I told you to brace yourself for it . You gotta have the determination . 」Hikaru directed the words at Claude and Luka . They already knew that they were they were the “powerful people” Hikaru was referring to .
「I think it’s a good idea . But what if… what if they never agree to the wedding—」
「I’m going with Hikaru’s plan . I’ll join this ma.s.s wedding . 」
「Luka!」Claude panicked .
「Wait a minute . Don’t tell me…」Catherine looked shocked .
「You guessed right, Catherine . Claude and Luka are thinking of getting married . 」
「Yes . With the way things are, it’s impossible for us to get wed . So I want to try even the smallest possibility . 」
Despite her appearance, Luka was strong-minded . Claude seemed to have gained courage after hearing her words .
「Y-You’re right . I couldn’t have imagined us getting married before . But if there’s a chance our wish is granted, I’ll do anything . 」
「Claude…」
「Luka…」
The couple looked each other in the eye . Hikaru cleared his throat .
「So anyway, League . Is it possible to make this plan a reality?」
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「Let’s see… I think we can move forward with forming the student alliance and planning the ma.s.s wedding simultaneously . 」
「The Foundation Memorial Ceremony is when the representatives from the seven nations next meet . I think it’s great timing . 」Silvester added .
「So that’s in the full moon this fall . About fifty days away . 」
「It feels like we don’t have much time . What else do we need to do?」
「Make the necessary arrangements with each nation . Which means we won’t have time . We might have to wait until next year . 」
「That’s not good . 」Silvester said .
「Why is that?」
「We don’t know what’ll happen this winter with regards to politics . Rumania, especially, seems to be planning something . 」
「…That’s a good point . 」League nodded, looking grim .
「Catherine . 」Hikaru spoke . She gave a start, not expecting her name to be called . 「What do you think? Is fifty days enough?」
「We don’t need the consent of all seven nations . 」