Dont you think that its far more sound to put in great effort and gain a future for the demons on the battlefield rather than a destiny of perishing in a closed world like this? (Agathion)
Agathion chose a separate room with a lounge suit, and not the throne room, making it possible for him to sit opposite of Hifumi.
With the reasoning that Hifumi isnt even a demon, let alone a retainer, there are matters which Agathion deed acceptable to discuss while sitting on the throne, but there are also matters which shouldnt be talked about in front of many retainers.
And, his first statent was a bombshell announcent at the level of making Phegor jump up vigorously.
K-King! That is (Phegor)
Calm down and listen up, Phegor. Arent you in front of a guest? (Agathion)
Beaming with a refreshing smile, Agathion crossed his legs and raised his eyes to the ceiling.
After all, the state of resentnt accumulating in this miniature garden cant be expected to be normal. Since its too lonely for us to give up and rot away, it would be best if it goes smoothly after trying to do sothing about it, otherwise itll be the end of the demon race. And I think thats fine. (Agathion)
Correcting his posture, Agathion suddenly gulped down around half of the coffee in the cup.
Pheew. Human-san, what is your na? (Agathion)
Its Hifumi. (Hifumi)
Hifumi is drinking his second cup today as well.
More or less I beca a noble in a human country. However, Im in the process of touring this world. (Hifumi)
Thats great. Im very envious. Its a very fantastic story. (Agathion)
Once he tells the maid, who was nearby, to bring so sweets, Agathion smiles at Hifumi.
Although Ive never seen them personally, there are dwarves and beastn in addition to humans and elves as well, arent there? Did you happen to et them, Hifumi? (Agathion)
I did. I t with many beastn before coming here. There are dwarves amongst the bunch I got to know before that. There are the elves, too. (Hifumi)
Oh, you encountered the elves as well but thats only natural since you should have passed through the place of the elves if I go by what youve said. (Agathion)
Vepar is sitting next to Hifumi as if it was the usual.
Though its an impossible situation for a retainer if it was a human country, Agathion doesnt seem to mind it.
What were your impressions of the elves? They hate the demons after all, dont they? (Agathion)
Hifumi addressed Agathion, who is sowhat excited, with a serious look.
I had the impression that they feared the release of you demons. Sohow they treat you as enemy of the world. (Hifumi)
What! Just what the heck did we do!? (Phegor)
Agathion only nodded in silence, but Phegor got indignant.
According to their story, the ti where the demons confronted the humans and elves continued for a long ti and finally the demons were sealed in this place after being pushed into it by the elves.
Since thats a story from several generations ago, the demons were amassing resentnt for being imprisoned undeservedly as result of a past they have no knowledge of. On the other hand, the elvess side, which is the one doing the sealing, was able to succeed in maintaining the barrier as act of justice.
After all, just the elves have to be defeated by any ans necessary! King, shouldnt we accomplish our revenge by seeking Hifumi-donos cooperation here? (Phegor)
Vepar makes a face as if being fed up with it due to Phegor roaring intensely.
And, Agathion also has a look of not being too enthusiastic about it.
Mmh~ What do you think, Hifumi? (Agathion)
Watching Phegor who stood up, Hifumi smiled due to the question of Agathion who pondered while moving his mouth with a *monyo monyo*. (T/N: Though not easy to express the words, he has a feeling of being vexed by that, originates from 2chan, no idea for an English counterpart)
Fighting is a good thing. Even if you clearly know your enemy, I believe it to be proper to also regard your further ambitions. But you know (Hifumi)
Is there sothing bothering you? Are the elves incredibly powerful or such? (Vepar)
For the first ti Vepar has a seriousness reflected in her eyes. Usually she is absentminded, but she is also in a position of having to look after the lives of many soldiers. Even she has no intention to expose her subordinates to danger pointlessly.
I killed several elves, but they werent that particularly strong either. I saw the battle with the monsters and the demon wielding a large sword, thus as far as I know the demons are superior in regards to fighting strength, I guess. (Hifumi)
I dont know your individual abilities though, Hifumi changed the topic completely.
Wont the barrier vanish or beco weaker in a while? (Hifumi)
Oh? Why do you think so? (Agathion)
Agathion bent himself forward.
The majority of elves will leave the forest. I dont know about their destination, but they beca aware of eting tragic deaths if they stayed in that forest. For them the forest is nothing more but a target of fear, I suppose. (Hifumi)
Hifumi talked about the forests characteristic of being the cause of the elves dying by changing into arbour without concealing anything. Once he ntioned that he dissected elves in the process, Phegors and Agathions grey faces beca pale, though Vepar listened closely.
I see our enemies will be gone before we realize it, is what you an, eh? Far from swinging our fists at them, our targets might be gone before we can even clutch them, right? (Agathion)
While rolling about on the sofa, Agathion groans.
Ah~ I give up! I thought we would be able to solidify the unity of the demons one way or the other by having them vent their stress if its a battle. (Agathion)
If you want to fight, its fine to do so though. (Hifumi)
What do you an? (Agathion)
Agathion was laying face-down while clinging on the cushion, but he turned one eye towards Hifumi.
Thats simple. Its fine if you aim for soone else than the elves. There are others as well, you said so yourself, didnt you? There are dwarves, beastn and humans as well. Arent there other races, not just the elves? (Hifumi)
D-Does a human propose to fight with humans? (Agathion)
I dont think that sothing to be surprised about. (Hifumi)
Hifumi lifted the edges of his mouth.
Humans are constantly fighting amongst each other, arent they? However, as the details of the battles had a fixed style, they havent grown up. (Hifumi)
Hifumi stood up and clapped Agathions shoulder.
If you are going to rampage anyway, think about doing it on a larger stage. If you want to make the na of the demons known, its just right to at least target the whole world and not only the elves. (Hifumi)
Hmm (Agathion)
If you are going to be hated anyway, you dont have to hold back against anyone, right? If you are unable to live in the elven concession, you have only two choices: remain here or search for a dwelling in a distant place. (Hifumi)
Placing the katana at his waist, Hifumi put his finger on his hakama and fixed a crease.
Where are you going? (Agathion)
Hifumi, who turned around while opening the door answered Agathions question,
Depending on your guys answer, I will decide whether I will cooperate with you or not. I plan to stroll around the city for a while, therefore its alright if you call again once you ca to a conclusion. (Hifumi)
Ah, then let guide you through the city! (Vepar)
Chasing Hifumi who left the room, Vepar swiftly stood up and ran off.
King-sama, please excuse ~ (Vepar)
Yea, teach him about the things which can be enjoyed in the demons city. (Agathion)
The door is closed with a small sound.
The standing Phegor faced Agathion and kneeled.
My king, it was obviously careless of to have brought that person along. (Phegor)
No, it was good that I heard the stories from an outsider after all. You did well to find him. (Agathion)
Once Agathion made an exaggerated nod, Phegor stated his feelings of being sorry while unable to move his body.
The elves place is dangerous, huh? If we assu that its really true that the barrier will vanish it doesnt look like we have overly much ti left to care-freely ponder about things. It appears I have to make a large decision, Phegor. (Agathion)
Oh king, you are great. All of the demons will follow that decision. (Phegor)
Agathion looked up to the sky due to Phegor who answered with completely clear eyes.
Arent you just putting under pressure with that? (Agathion)
Agathion, who sighed Well, its fine, expressed his own thought in a small voice that couldnt be heard by Phegor.
Fighting with humans and beastn, eh? Anyway, even if its only a single opponent, its sothing I want to begin with a proper victory. (Agathion)
Having suffered a close to a half dead injury by Origa, Balzephon defeated the strengthened monster while barely escaping alive.
Dismantling the magic tool which was embedded in the monster, he lost consciousness for a long ti after forcing it into his own chest resolutely.
Uuh (Balzephon)
How dazzling.
He intended to mutter that at the beginning when he opened his eyes faintly, but what ca out from Balzephons mouth werent words but only groans.
He doesnt know in what kind of state he is.
While his mind was confused, his sight finally beca clear.
Guu (Balzephon)
He rises his body sluggishly while exhaling.
Apparently Im surrounded by trees.
The sunlight, which spilled through the branches with their thickly grown green leaves, seems to have woken up Balzephon.
? (Balzephon)
He eagerly recalls the situation until the point he lost consciousness.
Although he should be covered in wounds all over his body, he doesnt feel any pain.
Realizing that his field of vision is unnaturally high, Balzephon timidly looked down at his body.
Uuuuuuuuu (Balzephon)
He unintentionally leaked a moan.
Having trained properly, he should have a firm physique, but on top of his body being covered in muscles all over he has changed into a giant. Hair grew thinly on his whole body and his clothes were tattered and torn.
While being confused, he looks at his limbs one after the other.
His feet and arms have beco as thick as logs and were wrapped in muscles which were as hard as rock. His nails are massive and sharp, matching small knives.
A-A monster?
Once he turns around due to the voice he heard all of a sudden, there were two n, who appear to be swordsn wearing armour, and a robed woman, who seems to be a magician. They looked at Balzephon with surprised faces.
Uuu (Balzephon)
Have you ever seen such a monster!?
While retreating 2-3 steps, the magician tells the two n to escape.
No, it will be lucrative if we can sell it to the guild as it is a new species. A human type is troubleso, but we will be able to manage one way or the other if its only one.
Once one of the swordsn drew his sword, the other beca silent and prepared his weapon likewise.
Geeze! Protect properly, will you!?
As the woman set up her wand while cursing, the two swordsn are slowly closing the distance to Balzephon.
In the ti the adventurers talked amongst each other, Balzephon calmly observed the humans in front of him while leaking a groan and hot long breath since he wasnt able to properly close his mouth due to the grown canines.
Uu (Balzephon)
His brain doesnt work. His mind is simply dominated by a violent urge.
Hee, it looks to be afraid. Is it the first ti it saw humans?
One of the swordsn laughs foolishly while closing in.
Balzephon shook his sharp, grown nails.
(I want to kill.) (Balzephon)
A voice as if he had clearly heard that reverberated in his mind.
At that mont Balzephon had a feeling as if his body was controlled by sothing. When he suddenly noticed that, one swordsman sprouted blood from his throat while writhing.
Maden! Fuck!
The other swordsman cos attacking with his sword raised overhead.
Gaah!
Raising his voice completely like a beast, Balzephons arm stretches out.
The sharp nail was faster than the sword which ca swinging down. The swordmans eyeball was pierced.
Ga
The swordsman, who dropped his sword without even raising his voice due to the pain and impact, had his head cut by the nails even more and was killed quickly.
A lie
Forgetting even her spell chanting, the woman closely hugged her wand and trembled.
What was fortunate for her was that Balzephon didnt attack. Balzephon himself was bewildered by his own actions. Staring at his bloodstained hands, he stood stock still.
The woman, who left the scene slowly, desperately ran away while carrying the deaths of her companions in her confused mind.
Afterwards the woman, who returned to the city while barely escaping alive, reported to the guild. Catching sight of the fiendish human type monster which sotis appears in Orsongrande and the vicinity of Vichy, it causes many victims.
As many of the victims were adventurers, several guilds, which are located in the Vichy direction of Orsongrande, finally requested support from Fokalore.
Good grief, they are forcing troubles onto an old man. (Reshi)
Arosels guildmaster, Reshi, who arrived in Fokalore at last by using a carriage from Arosel, rubbed his waist which had a tingling pain because of the long sitting in the carriage.
Its been several years since I ca to Fokalore, but it changed quite a bit. (Reshi)
He, who ca several tis to Fokalore, which was past the national border, as adventurer in his early days, was surprised by the rate of growth of Fokalore which has been evaluated as more of a city than the capital and was completely different from the past.
Establishing wide roads and laying out rails in the middle of them, rail wagons blaze through at great speeds.
There are also many people walking. Even Reshi, who is proud about his vigour in relation to his age, is feeling sick by the crowd of people.
While taking a rest sotis, Reshi stopped for a bit in front of the feudal lords mansion he finally reached.
Well then, what to do? (Reshi)
He rembered that the girl, who previously visited Arosels guild, called herself military director.
He has felt awkward to request a fight from a girl who has no more than a fraction of his age.
However, it was sothing they decided as guild.
If I na myself Reshi who is the one in charge of Arosels guild, will I be able to et with Military Director-dono. (Reshi)
Yea, if thats the case, please try asking at the reception after entering inside.
A soldier, who is at the side of the mansions entrance, pointed inside as if it was sothing usual.
Once he entered inside as he was told, he saw the figures of staff mbers who are noisily and busily dealing with the inhabitants of Fokalore.
While he thinks Im sorry, Reshi called out to one of them.
Being told to wait for a mont, he was led to a room on the second floor after around 5 minutes.
Thank you very much for waiting.
He waited in the room for several seconds. Then a single man appeared in front of Reshi.
Im called Caim and Im working as civil official in Earldom Tohno. Since the Military Director is out of office currently, I shall listen to your business in her stead. (Caim)
Talking in a calm voice, his expression lacks any emotions as he makes his greetings. He is expressionless as if he had a mask on his face.
Im called Reshi, the guildmaster of Arosels guild. Please let excuse myself at this occasion for suddenly visiting. (Reshi)
So, whats your reason for deciding to co to Fokalore? (Caim)
Caim, who sat across of Reshi, got straight to the point from the start.
I was previously visited by the Military Director. There was ntion about the human type monster in our conversation at that ti, but since the victims are centred around adventurers in the last few days, I ca imdiately visiting thinking that I might ask you kindly for assistance. (Reshi)
A human type monster? I see (Caim)
I really want to move towards its extermination, but this monsters is extrely powerful. While its disgraceful, there are currently no adventurers who can deal with it. (Reshi)
Even while being bewildered by Caims looking directly at him with a serious look during his statent, Reshi explained everything about the damage caused by the monster without hiding anything.
I grasped the situation. (Caim)
Then (Reshi)
Lets attach a large number of guards to rchant groups and the travelling of important people. By dispatching soldiers from Fokalore as well, we shall increase the guard duty on the highway. (Caim)
However, Caim doesnt ntion the coping with the monster itself at all.
B-But, if we leave it alone as is, the damage will further (Reshi)
Our Lord, Earl Tohno exceedingly hates himself and his own things being used in a beneficial way. Let us help in order to solve the problem. However, we wont do it in the shape of sending soldiers to cooperate with the guild. (Caim)
No emotions are shown on Caims face who stated that.
As Reshi is looking for his next words, Caim continued further,
But, if its unrelated to the guild, we will be able to move upon our own judgent. (Caim)
E-Excuse , but I wonder if this thod doesnt have dangerous aspects (Reshi)
Based on the incidents occurring in an area close to the national border of Vichy, Reshi conveyed his worries that if they mobilized their troops, it might end up triggering an unwanted stimulus.
I wonder if it isnt fine if we simply convey the request to the guilds in the surroundings, but (Reshi)
However, Caims answer surpassed the category of Reshis understanding.
While keeping the enemy army in check, we will deal with the fiendish monster. Its a two-fronts strategy. It should beco a good exercise. (Caim)
I-In that case, a conflict will occur once again and also (Reshi)
Theres no problem even if it turns into a war. Rather, our Lord wishes for that. And, naturally we abide to his wishes. A vicious monster is a wonderful thing. If it turns into a war, it will be even more wonderful. (Caim)
Reshi beca afraid of the man in front of him.
This ti is similar to the ti when Hifumi showed up and sent one adventurer after the other into their oblivion.
Thank you. (Caim)
Due to Caim bowing abruptly, Reshi didnt get the aning.
Because of the information you brought, we will be able to head into even more battles. And we will be able to wait for our feudal lords return while growing even further. (Caim)
Reshi wasnt able to say anything else anymore.
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