.what might thatbe? (Portnis)
Everyones glances gathered upon Rudolf.
This Sacred Roomis easy to enter, but to exit, it requires the permission of the head priest, correct? (Rudolf)
.thats how it would appear to be. (Portnis)
But Portnis wondered why she suddenly asked such a question as she slightly inclined her head.
And the number of people that can enter, including the Head Priest-dono, is 13 people correct? (Rudolf)
..haa (Portnis)
Furthermore, no information at all can enter in from the outsideit certainly is a room worthy of being called a separating space (Rudolf)
Judom knitted his eyebrows at Rudolfs words.
(Rudolf.just what are you?) (Judom)
That was sothing that everyone here, no, since the Cabinet Minister next to him was faintly smiling, it was likely that he knew sothing. Even so, nearly everybody was dumbfounded by Rudolfs strange remarks.
no, I just wanted to confirm it in advance. Sorry for taking up your ti (Rudolf)
N-no (Portnis)
He was not entirely aware as to what purpose Rudolf would have to confirm such a thing. However, Judom noticed Aquinas eyes had narrowed. Similar to Judom, he had so doubts about Rudolfs strange conduct.
(Rudolf, you)(Judom)
Judom didnt want to believe it but.as he thought that, he figured he would wait-and-see a little longer while watching over him.
Now then, let us once again introduce ourselves properly (Rudolf)
I am the sole king unifying theHumas, Rudolf van Strauss Arclaim, the king of Victorias (Rudolf)
After Rudolf introduced himself, Eveam followed suit and opened her mouth.
I am the lord controlling the Evila Capital: Xaos, Eveam Gran Early Evening. On this occasion, for having responded to the request of the Evila, I am truly grateful king of Victorias (Eveam)
She moved her head and gave a slight nod.
No, there are also many rits for us if we were to make an alliance (Rudolf)
Even though their Maou was using polite speech, seeing Rudolf fail to do the sa irked Marione, giving him a dubious feeling as he knit his eyebrows in displeasure. However, Aquinas had noticed his displeasure and gave a tiny shake of his head, telling Marione not to draw attention to it.
Eveam herself did not appear to mind at all as she opened her mouth once more.
I am happy to hear you say that (Eveam)
However (Rudolf)
? (Eveam)
There are also those who do not desire this alliance (Rudolf)
I am fully aware of that (Eveam)
That alone shows how heavy the wounds we have inflicted upon each other are.and how deep they are (Rudolf)
Yes, but I feel that healing those wounds requires not vengeance, but a ti of peace (Eveam)
.. (Rudolf)
We were once at conflict. It is precisely because of this that we so calmly accepted things that could only be described as inhuman. As sadness and hatred simply swelled, it only invited more conflict and strife. This can no longer be allowed. If soone does not break these chains of conflict, a ti of peace will never co! (Eveam)
Everyone listened carefully to her declaration.
(This girl.so this is the current Maou) (Judom)
Judom heard her idealistic thoughts and felt that she was voicing them in earnest. In the first place, to co to the enemy territory, the human continent, with only these few people was close to suicidal behaviour. Yet, even so, she proceeded with the conference. It was precisely because she truly wanted to establish an alliance that she had co here like this to et the representative of an enemy country.
Having been given overwhelmingly disadvantageous conditions, if they poorly presented so half-hearted nonsense, the Evila would instantly stir up animosity. In this situation that could potentially lead to further conflict, for her to shoot off such words without a single lie showed how Eveam herself truly believed in them.
(hm? Have I seen this girl sowhere.?) (Judom)
Judom looked at Eveam as he began to have a sense of dj vu. He had a feeling that he had t her before, yet it had just slipped through his mind. And then-
(I rember now! Oi oi oi oi, dont tell that the Jou-chan from that ti was the Maou?) (Judom)
As his eyes widened in realization, he looked at her once more to confirm it. And with that, he was sure that she matched the girl from his mories.
(I see, so the Jou-chan from that ti has.grown up splendidly) (Judom)
It didnt appear that the other side had realized it yet, but Judom had undoubtedly recognized her as soone he had t in the past. Having seen how big and fine she had beco, he sohow beca very happy. However, now was not the ti to be losing himself in nostalgia. Right now he had to concentrate on the conference.
Even if we were to form an alliance, there will definitely be so resistance towards it. What do you think about that? (Rudolf)
At Rudolfs query, Eveam answered without any agitation.
Its true that even if we form an alliance, those who cant accept it will definitely hold so misgivings. In addition, there is also the issue regarding the Gabranth. However, if we continue to fight like this, Edeawill be further wounded, and the places where people can live will disappear. As this has actually occurred in the past, Im sure you too, can understand that (Eveam)
(Rudolf)
It is because they couldnt let that happen that our predecessors joined hands to bring about a ti of prosperity, and shaped the current world as we know it. It can be said that the reason why we are standing here right now is undoubtedly thanks to the hardships of our predecessors building up the world of today. Do you believe that it is alright for us, their descendants, to destroy that? (Eveam)
Everyone silently listened to her words, yet, Rudolf rely closed his eyes. The Cabinet Minister Dennis made an extrely complicated expression.
Peace cannot be easily restored. However, us joining hands may beco the foundation for it. Im sure that there will be many problems, but one day, without fail, it will beco a world where anyone can live in and laugh! (Eveam)
It was a beautiful ideal. A pure ideal. An ideal that anyone would think to be sweet. If realized, it would definitely be the epito of peace.
(Thats wrong.you were a bit too hasty, Maou-chan) (Judom)
Judom looked at her with a slightly sober expression.
(Its true that it is indeed a magnificent ideal. But, by just a littleyou over-spoke) (Judom)
Indeed, it was true that the ideal she spoke of was magnificent. However, she had not properly answered Rudolfs words. The resistance that would be birthed by the alliance. With regards to how to deal with those problems, she had simply enurated her own ideals.
If one were to rephrase it, when asked about the internal strife that may occur, she had answered, Its alright, itll work out sohow as she had displayed baseless self-confidence.
Judom had also wanted this conference to occur. Naturally, he approved of the alliance. However, for that to occur, he was not indifferent to the problems that would arise from it. That was exactly why he wanted.prior to making the alliance, he wanted to discuss about the near future.
First they had to co to know each other better. Trust was sothing that was gained gradually over ti. But she was only looking at the pretty parts of the alliance. Honestly speaking, it was dangerous.
If you only listened to the ideal, anyone would want to jump at the contents. However, the other party was the representative of a whole country, soone who was shouldering the fate of an entire species. Seeing her simply being forward with her ideals, even Judom grew slightly anxious.
(Dont be hasty, Maou-chan. You have ti. You mustnt be hasty with the alliance. First you have to co to know each other, then prioritize solving each and every problem, one after the other. Today is simply a discussion for that) (Judom)
It was as if Judom was thinking of advice for his own daughter. Seeing her, he unconsciously wanted to help guide her. She was nave, but mysteriously had sothing that attracted people. Though she was young, you could understand that she was the Maou.
.Maou Eveam-dono (Rudolf)
Suddenly, Rudolf spoke with a murmur.
Wh-what is it? (Eveam)
Youhave you ever lost anyone important to you? (Rudolf)
..hah? (Eveam)
After wondering what he was suddenly asking, she accidentally responded like that.
From what Ive seen, you are pure. The previous Maou seems to have been your brother, but your way of thinking is completely different (Rudolf)
(Eveam)
You have so wonderful thoughts. It truly is a pure white..and beautiful ideal (Rudolf)
At that mont, the sound of Dennis swallowing nervously could be heard. It appeared that sothing had made him nervous, but it was likely that the ambition poured into his words had affected him.
I will ask you one last ti. Have you ever lost anyone important to you? (Rudolf)
That..I have. All of the Evilaare my family. There have been many that have died (Eveam)
I see. Then could it be that, from now on, if any of your family were to be killed, then you would find sothing like revenge to be aningless? Would you believe that everything could be resolved with words..and be able to talk to their murderer while laughing? (Rudolf)
Rudolf silently opened his eyes and sharply gazed at her. It felt as though his intention was to not let her get away with only a small amount of effort.
After being asked such a question, Eveams face darkened slightly at the contents, yet-
I do not know if I would be able to laugh. No, it is likely that I wouldnt be able to laugh. However, I wont let any of my family get killed! I swear on my na as the Maou Eveam, that I will stop any kinds of actions that would give rise to the desire for revenge! (Eveam)
For a while, the two of them glared at each other as the silence continued. The first one to open his mouth was Rudolf.
It seems that you are still quite young (Rudolf)
I am fully aware of that! And I recognize that there are parts where I am still lacking! However- (Eveam)
This conference (Rudolf)
..hah? (Eveam)
Rudolf interrupted her and spoke.
The Gabranthwill definitely try and put a stop to this conference. Are you already aware of their movents? (Rudolf)
Amongst my subordinates, there is one that particularly excels at gathering intelligence. I have had that one observe movents of the Gabranth (Eveam)
Oh, and? (Rudolf)
During these past few months, we have also been moving behind the scenes. We have also leaked out false information to confuse them (Eveam)
Ooh, now that you ntion it, you did do sothing like that (Rudolf)
In reality, using influential people from their respective sides, they had perford multiple clandestine etings already. It was precisely these etings which were perford to trick the Gabranth. In the clandestine etings, the conference location, date, ti, and other fine details were discussed. Then, that information was stealthily carried to the Gabranthcontinent by Eveams subordinate.
Of course, the Gabranth would not have just taken the information up front and should have done so of their own investigating. The information they gained on the conferences date and ti was the sa, but the location was different. A few days earlier, notice of the Gabranthadvancing their army towards the false location of the conference based on that information had arrived. Amongst them, the figure of the Beast King had been detected, so it appeared to be certain that they had been successfully manipulated by the false information.
Right about now, the Gabranthshould be raiding the pre-prepared false conference location. However, though their appearances may be similar to ours, the ones over there are entirely different people. (Eveam)
Hou, though I did hear that soone specializing in fine doll making had created those fakes.do they resemble all of you so much? (Rudolf)
Of course. Unless you actually touch them to confirm, you cant tell based on sight alone (Eveam)
Hohou, you certainly do have so excellent subordinates (Rudolf)
At Rudolfs words, Eveam gazed with slight pride at Kiria. Although Kiria too had attempted to modestly back off, seeing as her face had just slightly loosened, she may have been a little happy. Indeed, the one who had prepared the dolls was none other than Kiria.
(Like he said, I have gained a fine family) (Eveam)
As Eveam though so, a sense of gratitude welled up once more towards Kiria and co., who had continued to support her.
If thats the case, then are you saying that there are no problems at all? (Rudolf)
Yes (Eveam)
For either the Gabranth, this conference, and.even us Humas? (Rudolf)
.? Just what might you be saying? (Eveam)
Eveam felt a sense of unease from his sudden shift in tone, with its seemingly hidden anings. As she did so, he suddenly raise his hand. Then, as if to say it was a signal, one out of the five commanding officers swiftly ran from their place.
Thinking that they may possibly be aiming for Eveam, Aquinas and co. instinctively ca closer to her to protect her. However, the officer wasnt aiming for Eveam.
Wh-what are you!? (Portnis)
The one being targeted was the witness, Portnis. No, to be exact, it was the staff that Portnis held. As they had simply moved too quickly, Portniss staff was stolen abruptly, without her being able to do anything about it.
Seeing this scene, majority of the people there were taken aback as they simply stared. They couldnt understand at all what exactly he was doing.
Destroy it! (Rudolf)
The one who said that to the officer was Rudolf. The officer gave a small nod as he raised the staff and..
Pl-please stop it! (Portnis)
Pariiiiiiiiiiiiin!
Portniss words of restraint were useless as the staff was thrown onto the ground. The round ball fitted on its tip shattered and its pieces scattered about.
Well done (Rudolf)
At Rudolfs words, the officer simply said Yes!, and returned to his original position. Seeing that, as expected, Judom raised his voice.
Oi Rudolf! Just what are you thinking! (Judom)
Thats right! Are you not aware of exactly what that staff is! (Portnis)
As Portnis continued after Judom, Rudolf gave a faint smile as he responded.
I know what it is. Thats why I destroyed it (Rudolf)
Wha! (Portnis)
Rudolf.could it be that you (Judom)
After seeing Judom tremble, and the astonished Portnis, Eveam finally began to speak.
Ju-just what does this an? What are your intentions, King of Victorias! (Eveam)
All of theEvilaglared at Rudolf. However, even now, his smile did not falter.
With this, for 24 hours, this place has beco a completely isolated world from the outside (Rudolf)
A completely isolated.world? (Eveam)
Eveam repeated those words, but the one who answered was Judom.
ThisSacred Roomis a place where an ancient hero sacrificed his body, and is the place where holy power is the most strongly concentrated (Judom)
Judom.. (Aquinas)
As Aquinas murmured so, Eveam was taken aback as she looked at Judom.
(I-I see, I felt like I had seen him sowhere before, but hes the one from that ti!?)
Up until now, she had no idea exactly who he was, but upon rembering the past happenings, Eveam understood that it was no surprise that he was here.
You areJudom Lankars? (Eveam)
Ou, thats right. But well, you got bigger. When I think about how the Jou-chan from then has now beco the Maou-chan, it makes feel that the flow of ti is fast. Dont you think so too, Aquinas? (Judom)
Fu, truly (Aquinas)
Aquinas agreed with him as he faintly smiled.
Your Majesty, right now is not the ti for that (Marione)
After being chided by Marione, Eveam returned to her senses and decided to ask for the continuation of the explanation.
Th-thats right, sorry. Judom-dono, could you please continue with your explanation? (Eveam)
Ahh, about this place, since the heros power was simply too great, upon entering, in order to protect the people inside, this Sacred Roomputs up a powerful barrier (Judom)
.isnt that a good thing? (Eveam)
Its true that if I tell you just that, this place seems to be the safest possible location, as you can be protected by the heros power. However, once you enter, you cant get out of here for 24 hours (Judom)
Wha!? Is that true? (Eveam)
As he turned toward Eveam and saw her face warped with shock, a bitter smile floated upon his face.
Yeah, isnt that right, Portnis? (Judom)
Yes, thats right Judom (Portnis)
Seeing their intimate exchange of words, anyone would be able to sense that the two of them were likely acquaintances.
For 24 hours, this room will function to create an absolute protective wall. Originally, this staff
While saying this, she picked up and showed everyone the staff which had been smashed on the ground.
The tip of this staff had a ball on it right? (Portnis)
At Portniss question, Eveam nodded in response.
That ball was sothing created from the Heros armour. If I had to say, it was a Heros relic. Thanks to that ball, if you were to enter into this room with , then you would be able to freely exit this room (Portnis)
Th-then.. (Eveam)
.yes, once 24 hours have elapsed in this Sacred Roomafter entry, the barrier will weaken for just a short ti. Then we will be able to exit from here but.right now.. (Portnis)
Swallowing the words that the ball was now broken, Portnis made a disappointed face as she hung her head in sha. Following this, Judom open his mouth angrily.
Rudolf, you bastard, you aid for this from the beginning right? Now that I think of it, initially you had acted strangely when confirming things with Portnis. That was a hint of your plan to do this, wasnt it? (Judom)
Indeed, Rudolf had confird with Portnis the detailed workings of the Sacred Roomwhich should have been irrelevant to the conference itself.
Dennis, you knew as well, didnt you. And that lot over there too (Judom)
He glared at the Cabinet Minister Dennis and the five commanding officers. As he did so, the six of them began to chuckle.
I wont ask what exactly youre scheming by shutting us up in this kind of place. Rudolf, youve really done it now, havent you? (Judom)
At Judoms words, Rudolf chuckled.
Hes done it now? Judom-dono, just what do you think the King of Victorias is.? (Eveam)
Your Majesty, please try to think about it a little (Kiria)
Mu, then do you know, Kiria? (Eveam)
After being scolded by her close aide, Kiria, Eveam pouted slightly.
Of course. It is likely that he, no, they..are planning on betraying us (Kiria)
Wha!? (Eveam)
With sudden realization, she turned towards Rudolf. He then
Hahaha, like you should be the ones to speak of betrayal. Your people have practically patented the art, have you not? (Rudolf)
Kuh! King of Victorias! Why would you do such a thing! In the first place, just what do you plan on doing by locking us into here! (Eveam)
Do you still not get it, Maou? (Rudolf)
.? (Eveam)
Everyone paid close attention to the movent of Rudolfs mouth. As his lips slowly began to move, shocking words entered Eveams ears.
Its war (Rudolf)
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