Demon King of Phantom Thief – a Betrayed Thief Stole the Stats and Skills of the Hero Party Then Reigned Over the World

In a sudden discussion, it's a good thing to take the lead, but don't overdo it.

Conferences like that always leave their roots open.

We had a dialogue only on an equal footing - that's the impression we have to make.

"I'll be the first to say no, but we're not here to sell a fight"

Keith said.

"It's not blackmail, of course. I got a little“ procedure ”to discuss calmly, but I'm not going to do anything to you to break the negotiations down."

Then one of the nobles rose up.

"Where is the basis for saying that and for us to be safe!?

"That's a good reason. You're still alive. That's the biggest rationale."

Keith's monocular glasses glowed.

"If you want to, you can take over the country by killing everyone on this scene. Think of it as a sign of my integrity not to do it."

The nobleman sat in his chair again, looking uncomfortable.

"When discussing it, if you have any objections, don't hesitate to say so"

Saying so, Keith drank a glass of water prepared by Deanna.

"We are here to bond with the kingdom of Tristram."

The meeting room was frightened.

"First of all, I want you to recognize the demonic kingdom as an official country"

"No, that's impossible! The Demon King is the enemy of man's uncluttered heaven! If we do something that recognises it as a single country, we have no Kingdom position on the countries!

Another nobleman raised his voice.

"Fulfill it, I guess."

Keith answers.

"The Astran Empire and the coalition forces of the Republic of Colden and the Principality of Laden are now at war. Before the outbreak, you had a military alliance with the Astran Empire and the Republic of Colden, these two neighbours. But soon after the war broke out, we destroyed it."

Skills [governing] draw history behind Keith's brain.

The deputy general raised his voice.

"Naturally! Whichever way you put your shoulder, it would be against one treaty!

"For you, I know, but how about for you over there?

When Keith said so, the deputy general warped his face.

"It's..."

"That's right. I don't know where you stand anymore. You abandoned it for the sake of peace."

Next to Keith, Deanna smiles.

"It's not like there's no pressure, but it's still good during the war. The problem is when the war is over. Either the Empire or the Allied forces, whoever wins, will declare war on the Tristram Kingdom on the grounds of a sudden breakdown of the Alliance, you know that. Given the current situation."

That said, Keith laughs.

"The army after the victory is scary. The bloodbathed are increasingly hungry for blood."

This was a well-heard word from my parents.

"That's why you're ready for it now. The sweet kingdom of Tristrum is a rich agricultural country. It will be easy to expand armaments. But the key minerals are scarce. As imported from neighbouring countries, minerals are a lifeline for countries in a state of war, and there is no way they can be given how much they can be piled up. So, why is the Demon King the enemy of human uncertainty in the first place? That's where the story comes back."

"... talk to me in a nutshell"

Goldrew Borderline Uncle said in an attempt to at least show his presence.

"What are you trying to say?"

"The Demon King's kingdom is blessed with abundant minerals. But the demon is holding back its mining. The head of the demon is the Demon King. In short, you've always wanted minerals. But if you send in the army, you will be wiped out. Because the more people on the spot, the more demons gather in geometric classes."

The Goldrewf Borderline uncle, who earlier planned the military outpost, heard it and bit his teeth.

Keith opens his hands.

"So you“ invented ”a brave man. That's our bloody history. I'm here today to change that."

Keith slapped his spread hand in the bread.

"As you wish, let's put it to the brink. We're hungry, too. I came to the farming country hungry. Put a ton of minerals on your back. Isn't that a good reason to bond national traffic? What the position said, but to be clear, there should be no more such respite in the kingdom. The time limit for the end of the war is right there...... Deanna"

"Yes."

Deanna removed parchment (scroll) from the void.

When Alleyra's wand glowed slightly, the parchment (scroll) swam through the universe in a flicker and fell into the hands of the Goldrew Borderline Uncle.

"Here's a suggestion for tying in national traffic.

One thing is to recognize the demonic kingdom as a country...

One is to proclaim the approval of the demonic kingdom to other nations and peoples.

One is to start trading food and minerals.

The transaction rate is exactly as on parchment (scroll). "

Goldrew's frown roots and eyes on parchment (scroll) to lick.

………………

Parchment (scrolling) is handed from hand to hand and from minister to minister.

The minerals that I wanted so much for the Kingdom of Tristrum that I could get my hands out of my throat were compacted there.

………………

Secret talks were exchanged among the ministers, and at last everything was decided.

Even from the king, who only says "demon king scared," he got a one-off acknowledgement.

"Okay...... I'll take your demands. By deliberation, the Kingdom of Tristram has decided to approve the Demon Kingdom as a nation!

Keith did not put it on his expression but was horrified from the bottom of his heart when Vice King Goldrew Borderline Uncle declared so.

"... I just want to let you pack a few more stories when it comes to transaction rates"

Then we'll start the negotiations.

Since the demonic kingdom's approval of the country was decided, the discussion went smoothly.

Probably because we're in good shape, not as human enemies, but as talks against the head of a country.

The nobles and ministers are still politicians.

"Now, to have a signing ceremony, this conference room will be uncomfortable. Please wait while we prepare another place. It's all of a sudden."

To the Minister's words, Keith nodded.

"Aleira."

"Roger that!

When Alleyra hoisted her cane, the silver light that had covered the meeting room went out.

From the nobles and ministers, a howling sigh leaks.

Some of the senators and nobles withdrew.

Some of them are brave parties.

- Marie and I met each other.

………………

Would it be pitiful to think of a companion who is no longer far from being able to read from that expression?

But also in the meantime, Marie took the Germs out of the conference room.

Wait time, coffee sifted by everyone, including Keith and the others.

"Coffee would be nice once in a while, Demon King"

"... well, I thought Deanna was a Tea Party."

"Demon King! I'm bitter. No!

When Alleyra tongued out, Ginroe shrugged.

"It's not a noise. Use my cream because it's still there."

"Thanks, Ginroe!

Next to that, Viktor is pumping sugar into the cup.

"I'm ready. Let me show you."

Just when I finished my coffee, one of the ministers came with a Kingsguard.

"Please come this way"

Ministerial nobility, general to the king, demon king, four heavens king.

Walk down the hallway.

Just then, a beautiful lady appeared.

Be graceful before you make a mistake.

She was the one who had the conversation when Keith snuck into the castle.

"It's been a while since I've seen this"

Keith said, the lady tilted her neck with the fan against her mouth.

The minister hears in a hurry.

"This is the Demon King... His Majesty the Demon King, Master Emelia"

When I heard that, your lady gave me a soft grin.

"Well, it was. But I thought this was the first time I'd seen you. See that splendid tuna, something you can't possibly forget. My name is Emelia."

That's just royalty, bold.

Though the king at heart is turned into a loose shell.

"I'm Keith the Demon King. Sure, I've never seen him like this before... but I don't know if it's this way."

- [Disguise].

"Long time no see, Master Emelia"

Emelia looked just as surprised when she saw Keith suddenly turned into a guard.

The surrounding aristocratic ministers also inadvertently lag behind.

"Sure, yes, Keith Aldberg... may I call you Your Majesty"

[Disguise] untied, Keith laughed.

"I'm honored you remembered."

Emelia also smiles back.

"Surely that night's moon was beautiful. It was a noisy night."

"No matter how noisy the lower realm is, the night sky is quiet"

You're right.

The ministers waited upright and immovable for the end of the conversation.

The opponent is the Demon King.

I can't even say it's time to go, etc.

Emelia also noticed how it was.

"Oh, you seem to be disturbing me more than that."

I'll see you later.

"Yeah, be sure."

The two returned their meeting with each other.

The group walks out again.

"Earlier she...... what about Mr. Emelia?

Keith asked one of the ministers.

"Master Emelia is the sister of His Majesty the King."

"You're old enough to be away. You're lucky you don't look alike."

The place where the signing ceremony took place was the courtyard of the castle.

A splendid tent was erected, with a disappointing table that looked heavy in its center.

Two parchments (scrolls) placed on that table determine the fate of both countries.

"Now sign the protocol"

Keith signed with Sarah and the king trembling, "The Demon King scared," and the signature was made.

When the minister whispered in his ear, the king nodded yeah and opened his mouth.

"So... uh... here? Tristram kingdom and the demon kingdom of, er........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

A sparse applause occurs.

(Now, am I the Lord of one country? Am I moving the country?)

Keith thought.

(If one country moves, other countries move as well. One of my things makes the continent move...)

Strange sense of reality.

It seems a little scary, but at the bottom of my heart it is exciting but swirling.

………………

If you noticed, the king was closing his eyes and sticking his hands out.

Keith gripped it tightly.

"Yes, it hurts... I'm scared..."

"Excuse me!"

Thus, by the kingdom of Tristram, the demonic kingdom was certified as a nation, further determining the establishment of national relations.

"So shall we open it around here? I'm glad we had a meaningful meeting. Keep up the good work, Your Majesty."

"Demon King Scared......"

"As for the development and cost of trading routes, let me put it on the agenda later. Aleira."

"Yes, yes!

Alleyra chants a spell.

A fierce wind broke, and the tent fluttered, and the garden tree became.

That's how the black lump appears with the thunder - [Gate].

"Now excuse me."

When five people disappeared in [the gate], every human being there breathed deeper.

It's like I was even dreaming.

But a piece of parchment (scroll) in the king's hand was poking at different things and their reality.