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

A few days after that tragedy, at Astran Imperial Castle, a meeting was held that invited the Horsemen.

Unlike the conference room at the Castle of the Kingdom of Tristram, the Emperor's seat is a step high.

"Leave the demon kings alone! When are you going to come for the rest of your life?

The man who destroyed the escort in an instant did the divorce of stunning all of them.

And left one emperor behind.

If you feel like it, it's a declaration that you can kill anytime.

Then why didn't you take your own life then - for that reason, the emperor was convinced.

"Kishatsu, like the Kingdom of Tristrum, is trying to take our country in as a puppet! We must destroy them immediately!

"But, Your Majesty, there is something about the“ battle ”50 years ago. I was wondering if turning in the army would only spur the opponent in a prank..."

The emperor roared low, bewitched by the general.

"The army and assassins have no effect... but hands must be struck"

I laid down only a word of form, but I still can't stand a door in a person's mouth.

As for the terrible work carried out by the Demon King's messenger, it was no longer even spread among the folk grass.

It's a matter of government prestige as it is.

"One suggestion."

And one of the nobles put his fingers together, and said,

"... let's hear it"

"It is the Kingdom of Tristram that is now guaranteeing the independence of the demon kings. They sold their souls to human enemies, so to speak. As a righteous nation, I was wondering if it was a good reason to open the warring end"

"That won't happen!

It was the General who raised his voice.

"We're at war with the United States, we can't afford the army.2 Operation Front is unacceptable!

"But, my lord general,"

The nobleman stood up and pointed with a cane to the strategic map spread out on the table.

"Isn't there a backpacking unit waiting south of the new capital? You can deploy it to the border."

"I'm thinking it's a post-stuffing for what! The front line is now being maintained, but that too will one day come the limit! Wouldn't Loftenkous' meeting be a good example!

"Isn't that exactly what the Demon King did!

The emperor poked the floor with a king's staff.

"Someday I'll have to deal with them."

I thought you were right.

The nobles laughed niggardly.

He has a mine in his territory.

The more war intensifies, the higher the value of the ore, and the more profitable it is.

"Nooo...!

You dobby rat! - And it was the General's best not to speak.

The nobles continued.

"Your Majesty, those three coffins contain a clear view (...). It is the kingdom of Tristrum that dwells on the Magic Warcraft and wants to turn it into a madman. It is the Union that starves. Another coffin if you..."

"You mean my empire to be ravaged most tragically!!

Behind the emperor's brain comes to mind the figure of an assassin turned into a lump of meat.

The emperor shuddered unexpectedly at the evil taste of the Demon King.

"There is no longer a moment of respite!

The emperor grabbed the king's wand with his sweaty hands.

"Besides, it's better to start things with the Tristram Kingdom as soon as possible. According to my research, the demon kings and kingdoms are dealing on a large scale. The demon kings will have plenty of food, and the kingdom will have plenty of ore."

This was information that the General had not been informed of.

Nobles treat private soldiers as spies and use that information as a tool of politics.

"When it comes to the use of ore at this stage, there is only one thing - spears, swords, shields, yoroi... the Kingdom is encouraging the strengthening of armaments. And with the demon kings, it's the same thing."

The nobles, with their canes, pointed to the Lord of Demons.

"Suddenly we embarked on securing food, perhaps also because of our involvement in the establishment of a standing army. If the demon kings, who boast the iron wall of demons, now grab the thread of the attack, they will no longer be able to reach it."

"Hmmm......"

The emperor nodded deeply.

There are three different coffins floating in the back of that brain.

"Either way, I know it's better to beat it fast."

"But... isn't it too late after the war with the Union is cleaned up?

The General really wants to avoid Operation Two Fronts.

But - the emperor asks.

"General, then. When will the war with the Union be cleaned up?

"It's..."

It's a long time war - not knowing when it's going to end.

"Look, iron is what you hit while it's hot! With our reinforced soldiers, the tristrum of the farming nations is nothing short of fear! General, set up an operation to invade the kingdom ASAP!!

It was the aristocrats who incited fear of the Demon King and obtained the Emperor's letter.

The general pinched between his eyebrows and secretly sighed.

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"Demon King, the scones would be better served with plenty more crocheted cream."

Now it's customary, it's tee time in the open.

Deanna dared to soak up the crocheted cream in the ceramic with a scone.

Keith will try to imitate that too.

"Mmm, this is pretty good! But this way of eating, don't you get fat?

"Ugh..."

Deanna's hand with the teacup stops.

"As it were, well... don't tell me anything wild about the Demon King. It's okay to run lightly with Fenrill after meals."

"I see."

(I knew if even the Demons ate too much, they would gain weight, and you care about that...)

Drinking tea with that in mind, a fellow bandits came from the fort.

"Hey Keith! Son of a bitch on a horse is coming!

"One ride?

"Oh, he's flying the flag. Tristram kingdom!

Keith set aside the teacup and prepared to welcome the messenger.

"I came as a messenger of the Kingdom of Tristrum! I have something to say as soon as possible!

When the messenger got off the horse, he handed Keith a letter.

"The Astran Empire has declared war on our country!

"Become...!?

I just sent Viktor in the other day as a Messenger of Peace (...).

The declaration of war at this time is clearly nothing more than an awareness of the existence of the demonic kingdom.

"What do you mean...?

"With all due respect, I don't know. If you'd like to read more about the Goldrewf Borderline Uncle's writings!

"Ok...... tell them I did get it"

When the messenger walked away, Keith promptly made him gather the Four Heavens.

"Viktor, you showed the other guy the body you mourned properly, didn't you?

"Yes......"

Viktor replied.

"All three of the coffins (...) did deliver..."

"Three!?

It must have been Zelkin alone who killed him.

"Did the living guy put it in the coffin too!?

"Yes... I opened the lid in front of the Emperor..."

I have a very bad feeling about it.

"Whatever the guy who killed you, what was the situation with the other two?

"The woman Deanna laid the eggs on looked happy holding the larvae...... the other was out of care so she was all over the manure and craving water......"

"So, what happened...?

I'm afraid to ask, but I can't possibly not.

"Everyone around me attacked me, so I repelled... as you can tell, I didn't kill any of them..."

Keith held the knob of his head.

(Isn't that a de facto declaration of war!... Viktor's insanity was also out of calculation but this is totally my lack of explanation...)

"You know, Viktor..."

said Keith, even as he seemed to flutter.

"The demon kingdom will not touch the Astran Empire, I sent you to appeal to that. That's why you shouldn't piss them off..."

"He attacked me because he pissed me off... I mean I made a big mistake..."

From the look on Viktor's face, I can't read that thought.

But if you look at a clenched fist, you know you're shocked by your mistakes.

"You, too, would be angry if Ginroe and Alleyra were sent in a box, wouldn't you?

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Viktor opened his eyes.

"I don't have enough thought... I'm the one doing this..."

I would have liked the declaration of war by the Astran Empire and the causal link between my actions to finally connect in Viktor.

"Well, this is my downfall I didn't elaborate on... don't get too sick"

When he heard the words, Viktor knelt down.

"Demon King... If you ask me to make amends with my life, I will do just that... but if the Demon King still thinks of me as a limb... please... give me a chance to return the stigma..."

That voice color is no different from the usual victor.

But the emotions that were put in there also passed on to Keith.

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Keith's skills [strategy] began to circle his head.