The class ends and it’s now lunchti.
All the students stand up and leave the classroom to go and have lunch.
The king’s sceptre will be analysed by the school again and my score will be decided on.
I doubt they will fake a theft again but the demon king academy definitely doesn’t want to give an evaluation to an inept person like .
Part of the reason is probably related to that unification faction Emilia ntioned. (1)
“Arnos-sama.”
When I stood up a woman in white clothes called out to .
It was Misa Iriologue who had stood up to Emilia earlier.
“What?”
“Thank you for protecting back there.”
“Aah, don’t worry about it. I didn’t protect you anyway.”
Misa laughed with a smile on her face at my words.
“However, thanks to what you did I avoided punishnt. If Arnos-sama hadn’t found the Kings Sceptre I probably wouldn’t be coming to school for a while.”
Fumu. Were you going to stand by your convictions even when faced with punishnt?
This fellow is soone I can respect.
“Misa was it?”
“Yes. It’s an honour that you rembered my na.”
“There’s sothing I’d like to know. What is the Unification group?”
Still smiling Misa answers.
“I’m sure you’re aware but present-day Deiruheido is governed by royalty.”
“I’ve got a rough idea but don’t know the details. Can you tell ?”
“With pleasure.”
Misa was more than happy to accept and started explaining.
“The Demon Emperors govern the various parts of Deiruheido and only royalty who completely inherit the blood of the founder can beco demon emperors. The royalty has most of the power and us mixed races have no say in running Deiruheido. The mazoku are now divided into royalty and the others regardless of ability.”
Well, I guessed this after hearing the remarks of various nobles.
“In contrast to the royal families that advocate the principle of royal supremacy the unificationists are trying to unify the mazoku properly with no regard to pure or mixed blood.”
“In the present situation where the royal families dominate Deiruhido is the activities of the unification faction even possible?”
If the activities of the unification faction are banned in the school then nothing will change.
“Of course it’s not easy but we have strong backing in the unification faction.”
That’s surprising but it makes sense. Without powerful backing, the unification faction would be branded as rebels even if they insist they are peaceful.
“Who’s backing the unification faction?”
“One of the old seven demon emperors, lheys Boran. Despite being one of the old seven demon emperors he agrees with the idea’s of the unification faction.”
One of the old seven demon emperors? It’s a bit confusing if that’s the case. The composition is easy enough though. All of the old seven demon emperors are mbers of the various royal families. The fellows running this academy have branded , the demon king of tyranny as an inept person and are trying to replace with another demon king of tyranny.
However, the unificationists insist on treating royalty and mixed races equally. If they get their way then all the efforts that have been made to brand as an inept person will have been for nothing.
The old seven demon emperors do not appear to be monolithic either unless they have so purpose that will be easier to achieve if they support the unification faction.
I’ll need to wait for Aivis’ report before reaching any conclusions.
“……Arnos-sama. If you have an interest in the unification faction shall we introduce you to lheys-sama?”
I can’t afford to accept this offer as just kindness. If one of the old seven demon emperors is trying to contact then this could all be planned.
Whatever, If you don’t get on the hand offered then you will never reach the other side.
“I would be thankful if you could. Can we et soon?”
“Yes. If it’s Arnos-sama I can safely say it will be done.”
“Why?”
“Myself and the others in the unification faction believe that Arnos-sama is the demon king of tyranny. You showed overwhelming power in the group opposition test and you showed wisdom and knowledge relating to magic research when we did the grand magic training. No other mazoku can do this.”
If you don’t care about royalty then ability is everything. Following that logic, it’s no surprise they think I’m the demon king of tyranny, however, after everything I’ve seen until now it’s suspicious. I can’t believe it too easily.
If I look at it from the point of view of the unification faction then they may see as an easy figure to carry on their shoulders.
“Errm……..is everything okay?”
“No, it’s fine. Let’s talk to lheys.”
Misa’s face blood joyfully at my words.
“Understood. If now’s a good ti will you co to where my companions are gathered? I think everyone will be pleased to see Arnos-sama.”
Should I take this opportunity and go?
“Will you guide ?”
“Yes! Please follow !”
Along with a joyful voice Misa moves along with a bounce in her step.
We leave the building and head outside.
“—–Are you also coming too?”
I ask Misha and Sasha who are closely sticking to each side of .
“Sasha wants to go.”
“I’m not bothered particularly but as a subordinate of Arnos we should follow you.”
Yare yare. I guess they are both curious.
“Is it okay if they both co along Misa?”
Misa turned around and smiled.
“I don’t mind. You both believe Arnos-sama is the demon king of tyranny don’t you?”
Misha nods.
“Don’t lump us together. I don’t need belief as I know he is.”
Sasha says in a prickly manner.
Good grief. What are you competing with?
“Is that so? If Sasha-sama who is one of the chaos generation says so then it is even more convincing. Thank you very much.”
Misa smiles again.
“If possible, can you tell how you know?”
“There’s nothing to decide with.”
Misa looked at when I spoke.
“There’s no evidence. If there was I wouldn’t be branded as an inept person.”
“But Sasha-sama seems to know……”
“These two are special.”
Misa falls silent for a mont then mutters to herself “Is that so?”.
She wondered what was special about them but I wouldn’t say more than that.
For so reason, Sasha looks a little happy.
“Nee. The activities of you and your companions in the unification faction are forbidden here in school. Isn’t it likely that you are being watched when you gather together?”
“It’s fine. We were very troubled about this matter too but we ca up with a good reason to exist that wouldn’t cause any problems even if we are watched.”
Misa stops in front of one of the union towers.
There’s many towers built on the site of Deruzogedo and so of them seem to be sites for union activity. These are places where students with common hobbies and interests gather.
There’s a fencing union where students can train in the way of the sword, a magic research union. Various unions exist.
There’s a plate over the door into the tower that has the unions na on in large letters.
[ARNOS FAN UNION]
“Fufufu. How’s this? Us fans of Arnos-sama ford an Arnos fan union so we can support Arnos-sama. What we are doing here is not the activities of the Unificationists. We are making pure remarks about Arnos-sama’s everyday life, his smart and manly figure and when he says sothing wonderful. We just talk about such things.”
“How stupid!”
Sasha intensely retorted to the proud Misa.
“So you say but it conforms to the rules of the demon king academy and avoids punishnt. As long as we follow the rules then the words of lheys-sama are effective.”
Misa then opens the door of the union tower and steps in.
“Anyway, the Arnos fan union is a temporary disguise to avoid public notice. Every day we are earnestly discussing ways to defeat the oppression of the royal families.”
When we entered the tower all the students inside turned to Arnos at once.
“KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! Arnos-sama! It’s Arnos-samaaaaa!!”
“No way. It’s a lie, right? Why? Why!?”
“What should I do? Right now? Maybe….Aren’t I breathing the sa air as Arnos-sama!?”
“Right, that’s riiiiiight! A kiss! This is an indirect kiss!!”
“C….ca…….calm down! That ans you’re indirectly kissing everyone here!!”
Sasha turned her gaze to Misa.
“What was that about earnest discussions?”
“Ah…..ahaha…..I’m ashad to say, but this union did start out as a temporary thing but before we noticed it everyone had been taken in by Arnos-sama’s charm……..”
“There’s no need to be ashad.”
At that ti a girl seed to have resolved herself and stood in front of .
“A…Arnos-sama! Could you sign this!?”
The girl cast Contract and presented it to .
Fumu. It’s a contract that states she will be my fan for her entire life.
I have no disadvantages at all. Frankly speaking its a silly way of using Contract but I can’t say that.
“Hey you, wait a minute. Stealing a march is no good. I want it too please!”
“ too.”
Students start gathering around one by one casting Contract .
No matter how much you examine it with your demon eyes its a contract that is only disadvantageous to them.
“Is this sothing common in this era?”
When I asked Misha she shook her head.
“Only for popular people.”
It’s a bit embarrassing to be called a popular person.
“Just because it’s popular you use . What does that even an? Is that a good idea?”
“Were there no fan unions two thousand years ago?”
“I’ve never heard of one.”
Misha thought for a while then said.
“Everyone wants to show their loyalty.”
Fumu. I see. Loyalty? It does remind of the atmosphere that Shin used to have. Are they proud to offer their loyalty to ?
I thought he was the only strange mazoku that thought like that. I guess tis haven’t changed that much after all.
“Ah, errm, everyone. You can’t do sothing like this so suddenly. There’s an order to things.”
Misa broke through the won asking for my signature.
“Other than you it seems there are no other decent people. Is the unification faction going to be all right?”
“……..Everyone will be all right when the ti cos…..ahahaha…….”
Misa seems to have no other choice but to laugh.
“Whatever. Don’t worry about it Misa. One or two signatures doesn’t matter. I’ll do as many as they like.”
“Eeh? Really? Then too please!”
With incredible force and vigour Misa forms and bows her head.
Sasha’s eyes seem to say [you too?] when she looks at Misa.
“Ah…ahahaha……..Is it no good……?”
“Ah! Misa is unfair! Getting ahead like that!”
“That’s right. Everyone here wants Arnos-sama’s signature!”
At the other won’s protests Misa grandly says.
“No. In only this, I cannot back down. It was I that bought Arnos-sama here so I should have the honour of stealing the first signature! I will take the first issue!”
Magic particles begin to rise from Misa’s body. Is it because she’s getting ready for a fight?
Fumu. Her magic power wavelength is different from a normal mazoku. Is that the power of the spirits mixed in with her magic?
“Even so Misa, we won’t let you get away with it so easily…….”
“That’s right. Even if I throw everything else away I won’t hand over that first signature!”
Other won begin releasing magic power and the atmosphere quickly becos explosive.
“…….Calm down everyone. Why are you fighting over such a silly thing?”
When Sasha asked several won replied.
“The signature of Arnos-sama is worth betting your life on!”
“Indeed. Even if I die here I have no regrets. It may seem strange but this is sothing we cant hand over!”
Misa smiled and had a philosophical look on her face.
“Please laugh if you like Sasha-san. If you like Arnos-sama then you cannot withdraw from this for we are the Arnos Fan Union.”
Magic power rises and magic sparks begin to scatter.
Just as they were all about to move in unison I said.
“Fumu. So the important thing here is that all mbers want the first signature?”
At my voice, all the female students stand still.
“That’s right, but everyone can’t get the first signature. Even if you sign at the sa ti there will still be an error of 0.1 or 0.01 seconds. That difference will separate the first and the others……”
“Why are you all getting so excited over the first signature…….? 0.1 seconds for the first ti……..”
Sasha complains.
“Well, such is their beliefs. I don’t intend to laugh at them. If you believe to be the demon king of tyranny then you should stop saying that sothing is impossible.”
I signed everyone’s at the sa ti.
“Eh? Eeeh? Kyaaaaa! Look ! Look! Signed it. He signed it!”
“ too! too! I saw it! It didn’t even have a 0.1 second error ti. It wasn’t even 0.00001 seconds. It’s an identical ti!!”
“Really!? Everyone gets the first issueeeeeee!”
I said to the won that showed surprise.
“What? I used Ti Manipulation to stop ti for a mont and signed everyone’s .”
As soon as I finished speaking screams ca out.
“Stopped ti to give us a signature!! Super cooooooooool!”
“My heart stops if you do such a thing!!”
Yare yare.
“So noisy over a signature.”
“If you think so then don’t sign anything else.”
Sasha mutters unneeded words from the side.
Note:
(1) I’ve changed united group to unification faction.
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