The parade celebration officially began early the next morning.
The Heiligh Kingdom had gone all out for this celebration. They had even prepared a float for Duanmu Huai to ride in. Duanmu Huai and the students did not have to do anything; they only needed to stand on the float and wave at the crowds lining the parade route.
Naturally, guards were stationed along both sides of the streets to maintain order. Duanmu Huai stood at the very front, while Huang Qian Jiu Mei Zi and the other members of the Frontline Team stood on the second float behind him. After all, the Royal Capital's propaganda described them as "the Iron Warrior who defeated the Demon King" and "the Heroes who protected Bastion Fortress from the demon army." Since this world had neither television nor newspapers, separating them also made it easier for the people to tell who was who.
Of course, most of the people had come for Duanmu Huai. Although he had deliberately gone without his helmet, that did not scare them away. On the contrary, after seeing Duanmu Huai's vicious-looking face, they cheered even louder, filled with the reassuring feeling that only someone like this could defeat the Demon King.
This was a rare occasion when Duanmu Huai was not being feared by others.
But why did it feel so wrong?
"Teacher sure is popular."
Looking at Duanmu Huai's back as the people enthusiastically showered him with flower petals, Huang Qian Jiu Mei Zi could not help sighing. Kosaka Reina nodded.
"That's right. Perhaps this is a rare moment when the teacher is popular."
"Reina, if you said that in front of the teacher, I wouldn't guarantee that you'd survive."
"I know. That's why I'm saying it now."
Although most people had come for Duanmu Huai, that