The Beginning After the End (最強の王様、二度目の人生は何をする？)

Humans are terrifying creatures.

They take our lives,

steal our wealth,

and strip us of our dignity. That's what I was taught, from an early age.

And it turned out to be true.

Except...

#2 The Princess Begins Adventuring.

So, what's next?

Wild boar hunting.

Where?

Over there.

Human territory...

Human territory.

Does your grandfather have us confused with handymen or something?

I mean, we kind of are.

We are indeed.

The two of you are lacking in awareness of how you

represent the proud Kingdom of Elenoir!

You, Tessia, in particular—

Stop!

Well, we should get going.

Ow!

You little—

Now you've done it!

Wall of Water.

They're everywhere, aren't they?

I wish they weren't.

You shouldn't waste your time on them.

Come again?

We can't hear you!

I said you shouldn't waste your time on them!

I make it a point to face any challengers!

You're so cool, Tessia!

This is asinine.

Come on. We're taking this one, right? Let's go.

Okay!

Tessia, as you're aware,

the relationships between elves, humans, and dwarves

are frayed from a long period of conflict.

The three-kingdom treaty brought an end to that.

But the treaty only exists between the three kingdoms.

The hearts of their inhabitants are still steeped in that conflict.

Until an end is brought to that feeling, the treaty is not truly complete.

Which is why, Tessia, you must serve as an example.

We're getting attacked a lot, aren't we?

Elves fetch a high price.

The chances of everyone getting along don't look good to me.

You're right.

But I'm not ready to give up yet.

Okay, let's walk.

Do you think we should cover up our ears?

Nah. They'll see right through something like that.

As-is, then.

They'll hate us for the simple fact that we're elves.

But we're going to help.

I have a hard time believing that.

We don't need help from elves!

Leave!

Huh...

Lucas Wykes.

The Wykes are a powerful force in the Sapin Kingdom.

Which makes it strange they have elvish blood in their family.

I wonder why.

Hey, Elijah.

What's a human like you got to do with the dwarf royal family?

Or maybe you're actually a dwarf?

It's complicated.

I notice you seem to be part elf, yourself.

The aim of the Wykes family is to produce powerful mages.

And to do that—

They're willing to welcome elves, who excel at mana control, into the family.

Even if there's a conflict with the race at large.

Eavesdropping is rude, you know.

My apologies.

It seems like his family has some progressive ideas.

Either that,

or they're ambitious enough that they're willing to do whatever it takes.

I intend to use this power so that no one in Sapin...

No, no one on the entire Dicathen continent

will contest my standing as the greatest mage.

That is my duty as a member of the Wykes family.

Really? Good luck.

Hey, what do you mean by "good luck," exactly?

Lucas, we have differing goals.

Huh?

I don't need to be the strongest anymore.

Do you have our next quest?

Yeah. It's going to be a bit of a journey.

Sounds like fun.

Can we just talk?!

You're in the way! Shut up!

Do you know about the mana beasts that have been appearing around town?

Not really.

Do you know where we can find them?!

Say that again?

You tried, Tessia. You really did.

I can't blame their response.

We'd react the same way if humans came to our country.

They could at least hear us out.

Ow! What?

I got her.

You sure did.

Can I help you two?!

The boar has been coming from the east.

Thank you for telling us.

Hey, why'd you tell us?

They're causing a lot of trouble.

You're going to get rid of them, right?

Leave it to us!

The acorn hit her, though.

Are elves weak?

I am not weak! I just... had my guard down!

Normally, I would gracefully have dodged! Am I clear on this?

And this is our next plaything?

Yes. I forget what her name is.

She, as an individual, isn't significant.

But who she is will be crucial.

The princess of the Elenoir Kingdom...

That should be more than enough to damage this ridiculous treaty.

I'd say you're right.

I've prepared a gift for the princess.

I just hope she'll like it.

Let's do this!

Right!

'Kay.

We got it!

Mana beast or not, it was just a wild boar.

No match for us...

Fey!

Eyes in front!

Did you see that?