Beyond the screen, two long rows of marble desks line up all the way vertically, with marble bench-like benches on its exterior.

It was stiff and cold when it stayed on the stone, so I put a cushion like a futon for one person on top of a blocked brown rug.

The distance between the marble desks is about two and a half meters and we can see each other's faces better.

The distance between the desk and the desk is perfect because I sat down in advance to make sure.

There was another, the deepest stage from the door, where Felix and Frey lined up beside each other to see how both forces were doing.

"First time when you're ready."

Speak up for the incense you two have.

After nodding at each other's faces, Felix pissed his right hand up.

"We will begin talks between Hildebrandt and the Principality of Crystal Palace. I, Felix and Frey will execute the courier."

Even if the MC bows to Pecori, there's no applause. The place remains quiet with the scene.

It was the Principality that caught the fire as the heavy air flowed.

"Introduce yourself first. I am Maximilian, Duke of the Principality of Crystal Palace. I want you to know me."

The Duke greets him as he sits in a polite tone.

Following this, the Hildebrandt representative of the Demon Nation...... was his name Oz for sure?

He also had goat-like horns growing out of his head, just like Frey, and a cat's tail dripping out of his chair.

The cuteness of the cat's tail doesn't look good just because I feel like a gentleman with gray hair in his mid-50s.

If they turn that serious, sharp eye and pat me on the tail...

No, that's a racial difference there, isn't it? That might be cool with the demon tribe.

There's also a red ribbon at the end of the tail.

"I'll see you first. I'm Oz, the consul of Hildebrandt. I am sure this meeting will be meaningful, guided by the Great Mage (Maygus)."

"I think so too. The Great Mage is not only a great man, but also a very merciful one. I'm sure you care about our little ones."

The Duke returns it to the demonic Oz.

But... my setup sucks, huh? It's itchy, it's itchy.

"It's quick, but I'd like to get right to it. The Principality of Crystal Palace would like to conclude peace with your country, Hildebrandt."

The Duke's sudden statement seemed flashy not only on the Devil's side, but also on the Principality's side.

A negotiating place is a place where we find compromises between ourselves while we explore the belly of our opponents and stay close to the goals we hold in our hearts.

But the Duke said first, "I want to make peace."

Depending on the conditions, the Principality could have been strong enough to fight until it perished.

"Mr. Maluburg in Description"

First hand, how do you intend to expose yourself?

"I see. I wonder if your father has changed since he met you."

"Mm-hmm? Mr. Maximilian was a very cut-off man who felt like Maluburg's father."

Oh, Maluburg lit up a little.

Shit, if they notice what they're looking at, they're gonna have a terrible counterattack.

"... my father changed his mind about the Fae."

"Oh."

"Whatever the elves and dwarves were, they saw the beasts like Wagan, and the demons, and they changed when they saw how you dealt with them"

"I wonder if we wanted to treat each other amicably."

"Friendly...... is not wrong. It's a little different to know."

"You have the courage to expose your palm and raise a white flag from the beginning."

"Yes. Father thought," I don't know, "so he said," I know. "Oh, I did."

…… You know what? "

I've been firmly attached to the words of Maluburg.

A handsome gentleman of magnificent age bows to his tail. Even among humans, customs and cultures differ if regions are different.

Some areas thought it would be insulting if they stroked their heads, and there were signals that throwing handkerchiefs would be a duel.

I've dealt with beasts and humans in this world, too, and I know they're all compassionate people, but I don't think at all.

In the first place, it can't be the same because it's different from making a body.

The Duke has a strategy based on the premise that he doesn't know what he's trying to do.

Simply, be the first to tell. so that there is no room for misunderstandings.

Negotiations could put us at a disadvantage. But they're not human. I don't know, grumbling about NG words and the possibility of instant breakdown.

Oh, the Demon Consul Oz has finally opened his mouth.

"I was a little surprised. Your hope is" peace ". Now let's be honest with the hopes of our country, Hildebrandt"

So take a breath and Oz goes on with the words.

"My country, Hildebrandt," I don't care either way "is the answer. But I personally think" peace "is desirable."

"It is. It's a painful word. Let me be honest with you, too. Until I got here, I didn't think your country's will was" half ". Pleasant miscalculation."

"With my country, I've never crossed it if I don't have to go to war. War is what eats a lot of resources. If you were a wise Duke, you'd know."

"Thank you for sharing your awareness of the war. So, Hildebrandt, no, there's something in the Devil Nation that you can't avoid, and you're at war."

"Your answer. Human Country...... At least I personally think you are Mitsujin, who could be my friend. Then we have something to talk about first. Your country doesn't know about our demons, does it?

"Personally, I don't want to argue with you. Let us know."

"Yes, it will be a little long talk -"

The Duke showed that he was trying to treat himself amicably by opening his hands and exposing himself.

Correspondingly, Oz, the consul himself spoke with the same frankness of purpose.

Both, I think, are excellent as exchangers.

It would be sincere as an Oz individual to talk about the demonic situation. You want me to respond to the Duke's righteousness?

How will the Duke respond when he learns about the demonic situation?

"'Alfheim'? The Great Mage (Maygus) has told us about your mentor."

"Our demons have endured so long to regain Alfheim. Did you also understand that I can't pull any further now?

"Okay. Not all… but how about half the Principality?

"Rigid...... But I was wondering if you could understand that our purpose remains the same."

"Of course it is. But my principality will also have to live. Or do you subordinate our principality?

It was a duke like letting go of the territory lightly, but for the demons bound by 'Alfheim (Promised Land)', the place is important, not the territorial transfer.

How far is "Alfheim" from?

"Get a map."

Oz tells the demon clan next door.

The commanded demon clan immediately began to retrieve and open the scroll.

What opened and came out was a map about two meters across and one meter vertically. It is the Principality and surrounding areas that are depicted.

"Can you see it's color-coded?

"Yes. And"

"The colored area is part of Alfheim."

There are lightly painted green spots on the map.

Oh, that, you can't assign it. Yeah.

Because it includes Crystal Palace and Crystal Lake.

It's impossible to assign this place and leave. Is it the heart of the Principality and only about a third of the entire population concentrated in Crystal Palace and another city?

Another city is also close to the vast lake Crystal Lake, he said.