Chapter 1652 - 1102 Celebration Day
The parade celebration officially began early the next day.
The Kingdom of Heilixi put a lot of effort into this celebration and even specially prepared a float for Duanmu Huai to ride. Duanmu Huai and the students didn’t need to do anything; they just had to stand on the float and wave at the parade crowds.
On both sides of the street, there were guards maintaining order. Duanmu Huai stood at the front, while the frontline group, including Huang’zen Kumiko, was on the second float behind him. After all, the royal family’s promotion was that of the "Steel Warrior who exterminated the Demon King" and the "Heroes who defended Bastion Fortress from the Demon Army." In this world, without televisions or newspapers, differentiating them would make it easier for the public to know who’s who.
Of course, most of the crowd came for Duanmu Huai. Although he deliberately didn’t wear a helmet, this didn’t scare the people away. On the contrary, upon seeing Duanmu Huai’s fierce face, they cheered even louder, filled with a sense of security that "only someone like him can defeat the Demon King."
This was a rare moment when Duanmu Huai was not feared by others.
But why did he feel something was off?
"The teacher is quite popular,"
Huang’zen Kumiko commented, looking at Duanmu Huai’s back being showered with petals by the passionate crowd, and Kousaka Reina nodded in agreement.
"Indeed, perhaps for the teacher, it’s a rare moment of popularity."
"Reina, if you said that in front of the teacher, I can’t guarantee you would survive."
"I know, that’s why I’m saying it now."
Although most were there for Duanmu Huai, this didn’t mean the students weren’t welcomed. On the contrary, to their surprise, many citizens also offered them thanks and flowers.