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Having Defeated the Demon Lord, the Hero's Next Task is Perpetuating His Descendants -Swordswoman-
In order to secure the survival of humanity after going into decline due to the Demon Lord, the Kingdom came to the conclusion that the Hero's blood is necessary;
therefore, the Hero was ordered to perpetuate his descendants by having many women bear said descendants.
Below is an exerpt from the note that was passed along to the Hero
No. 1
The Hero is able to decide the women who will bear his descendants
No. 2
Those who read this note will be unable to refuse bearing the Hero's descendants
No. 3
The children born will be supported by the state, so the more born, the better
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The swordswoman that accompanied him on his travels receives no exemption from being his partner, and she was told to pitch in and help during the nation's time of crisis;
however, in truth, she herself had already secretly held feelings of love for the Hero as well.