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

Shin, and quietly returned to the cathedral hall.

The clergy surrounding the large table there.

Those who wipe their sweats with handkerchiefs, those who cough up, those who reassemble their fingers to the scabs - everyone doesn't care.

By virtue of the Virgin, who is no one else, everything we have done is about to be revealed.

Marie looked over at the priests.

Keith is next door, which is very comforting.

Marie opened her mouth.

"I know what you guys tried to do with [the crown of cold]. But I don't want to say anything about that. Because my friend solved everything for me."

Whew, the breathtaking sound leaked from somewhere.

There is also something about the plan to turn Marie into a magic tank, the proportion of that responsibility among the clergy.

Who will lose their legs and who will survive, that is what will be decided on this occasion.

"One more thing. That it determines the birthplace of the brave men led by the stars by the large number of contributions made by the nations. Nor am I going to pursue this in depth. If the donation is to be used for the correct purpose, I believe it is a trivial matter such as the prospect of a politician"

Also, someone lowers their chest.

Whoever's here, tap it and it'll dust.

But there was a greater plan to be exposed than the small sins of each such priest.

The words of the Great Cleric can be raised.

'It means that there is also good and evil in peace. We have to figure it out...'

Marie denies this word, no matter what.

Indeed, in a peaceful world, there will be unpleasant plans.

But discontinuing that peace as evil and causing war could never be forgiven.

"What I impeach is that you guys are trying to wreak a spark of war!

When I heard that, the priests bothered.

Some raise their voices.

"Holy Virgin! It's so... so... it's like... making a church so foolish..."

Cardinal Rostov, who also chairs the Congress of the Republic, said as he wiped the sweat flowing down his plentiful chin.

What my little girl says, and what they can't spit on, is their hard spot.

The Virgin is the authority of the Church.

If you deny it, it's the same if you have no place.

That's why I try to keep my words down, even if I have a broken tooth.

But there's no way Marie would have cowered a word like that.

"You guys are making a big mistake. I'm not talking to the church, I'm talking to you (...). Whatever prosperous position you have held, it cannot be the Church itself. Because the Church is the house of God, not your possession"

Marie said clearly.

"I heard it clearly from the mouth of the great priest. You are planning a civil unrest in the Kingdom of Tristrum and the Republic of Astran! It's something you can't miss!

Cardinal Rostov said, turning his face bright blue.

"Oh no... stupid thing... yes! Where is the proof? Where is the proof?!? I don't care how much the Virgin would have had no proof......!

"The proof is mine."

"That's just what humans have heard, it should be proof......!

Marie looked straight into the eyes of the clergyman who had so spoken.

The clergyman turns a blind eye unintentionally.

"It was you who made me not just a person but a“ Virgin ”. If I tell the faithful what I have just said, they will all believe my words."

"Virgin, you do not know what you are talking about!!

Cardinal Rostov speaks up.

In a bright white tablecloth, I sweated and fell.

"If that happens to the people... and the nations know it... the Church of the Stars is over! Isn't that obvious what happens if the church dies!!

Indeed, he is right, if such a thing becomes public, the Church of the Stars will lose its prestige - it will disintegrate.

Whatever the priests will lose their status if they do, their servitude will extend to the folk grass.

The Republic of Colden and the Church are in an unbroken relationship.

Foreign currency gains associated with the pilgrimage of the faithful, large donations from other countries - the money that is moving this country, most of it generated by the Church.

If they are lost, a country called the Republic of Colden will perish.

"As I said, the Church should not perish. Because the Church is a lamp of faith, and those who put their books there are obliged to serve the people"

"Wouldn't you know better... so I'd like you to keep this in the Virgin's chest..."

Cardinal Rostov manages to persuade Marie as he opens his eyes and sweats.

But that's where I stepped forward -.

"Don't you forget I'm listening to everything you're saying?

- It was Keith the Demon King.

"As the Virgin said, the church was behind the war. It's gone."

"So, who believes in the Word of the Demon King, etc!

"If Mr. Keith's words don't get to people, it's until I open my mouth!

Marie said clearly.

Keith grins with a nigga.

"I mean... The Demon King and the Virgin are much better friends than you think."

"Holy Virgin... reconsider... the Demon King is the enemy of mankind's uncluttered heavens..."

"Keith the Demon King is my friend. Whatever happens, it doesn't change."

When this happens, the priests no longer have anything but to hold their mouth.

"That said, I share Marie's opinion. I have no intention of crushing either Starling Church or the Republic of Colden. You still have things to do."

Keith slapped the table hard.

The shoulders of the priests are frightened.

"One, to immediately declare an end to the war and harmony between your country and the demonic kingdom"

"... I'll arrange it right away. It is now a de facto truce. You can pass to the Congress of the Republic later."

Keith nodded lightly to Cardinal Rostov with a blue expression.

"One, to recognize the demonic kingdom as a nation and to establish national relations with your country"

"We can't decide on that alone... the approval in Parliament..."

Cardinal Rostov's words were blocked by the Pope, who had always kept his mouth shut.

"Congress that can turn this situation upside down shouldn't be in our country"

"It's..."

To Cardinal Rostov, who loses the word to return and wipes his sweat, Keith said.

"I won't rush this otherwise. We just need you to take your time."

Cardinal Rostov closed his eyes and breathed deeply.

Keith continues his words.

"for one thing, the prompt cessation of political manoeuvres into the Republic of Astran and the Kingdom of Tristram, which had been carried out at the initiative of the Great Cleric"

"... let's promise"

"It's about not looking sweetly into the eyes of the Demon King. We do what we have to do whenever we make any strange moves."

Cardinal Rostov deepened the wrinkles between his eyebrows and nodded.

"For one thing, a more active poverty-relief effort to the people. The Church means do the Church's work."

This was a suggestion by Marie.

The Republic of Colden, the heart of the Church of the Stars, has a very strong difference between the rich and the poor behind its teachings.

Marie, who actually walked the city, knows the reality.

"Ask them to report from time to time on exactly how much money they have spent and what activities have been exchanged on this. I don't think you can deceive me."

A small cough occurs one at a time.

Ahead of the gaze of the priests is the priest who sums up his service.

It seemed certain that his nostalgia, which was extraordinarily rich, would hurt.

"Please, old man"

To Keith's words, the clergyman returned with a grin.

Demand for the Republic of Colden is still ongoing.

"For one thing, this involves political manoeuvres, poverty-relief activities, etc., but let your country put in place a" watchdog "to monitor whether these promises are being kept. We'll let them know in what way we're sending someone. And last but not least."

Keith sent Marie a gaze.

Marie nods softly.

Confirming that, Keith once again scorned the priests.

"For one thing, acknowledging the“ protection ”of the Virgin by the Demonic Kingdom"

"Nah..................!

That means letting Marie live in Demon King's Land.

The large hall was sprawled with blurring.

"Oh no, it's a mess......!

It was Cardinal Rostov who was in a hurry.

The Virgin's presence strongly holds the Republic of Colden back in diplomacy.

If that power were to be lost, many of his conceived political plans could be frustrated.

"If you do that...... Demon King, you shouldn't spare yourself the criticism from the world!!

"You can tell the demon kings you went to preach God's teachings. [Crown of Coldness] But let's be clear, I don't trust you as much as I do with my nails. That's why it's a promise. If there's anything strange at all, then you will perish in this country."

Cardinal Rostov looked over at the face of the priests.

No one can say back to Keith's words...

Cardinal Rostov, who identified it, trembled his throat, coughed and responded.

"... okay... let's swallow the demands"

"It's a wise decision."

Keith opened his hand and showed it.

"This may be an inappropriate expression in a place like this, but if you dare let me tell you... I'm holding your balls. Don't forget that. Sometimes a little something can get you into your hands. I made a solid request (...)"

That said, Keith gives Marie an eye.

"Now we're done. Shall we go home?"

".................. Yep"

In this meeting, which opened so suddenly, the Church side had no hands or feet against the Demon King.

It also seems that the Demon King's murder of the Great Cleric can be pursued in some way.

But if that story comes out, it will inevitably steam back the matter of the [crown of cold thoroughness].

As a person on the Church's side, it's a topic everyone wants to avoid.

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Keith and Marie returned the blemishes and left the great hall.

The deep sighs of the priests leaked simultaneously.

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"I didn't think you were the type to come up with these cunning hands."

During the march of the army, they sat on top of each other again.

The architect of this operation was actually Marie.

"Besides, you never put yourself out there. I'm sorry for the devil's ruse, but I could have been a little prettier."

The image must be so much better for a Virgin kidnapped by a Demon King than for a Virgin who joined hands with a Demon King.

But Marie was there, so the Demon King's bad reviews didn't have to spread any further.

Marie smiled a little naughty.

"... Sister is what makes me want to go out sometimes."

As I recall something, Marie looks up at the distant clouds.

"Well, that's fine."

Those who see the demon king and the Virgin in a soothing conversation no longer think that the Virgin is a comforter, etc.

Keith said to such a crowd, waving at them without hesitation.

"But okay? Well... I'm supposed to“ protect ”you at Demon King's Castle. Now, if you don't like it, I don't know..."

"I don't know why I don't like it. Even when you couldn't move with [the crown of cold], it's not like you don't remember at all. Gentlemen, because you were so sweet...... I look forward to it, my new life!

With that said, Marie waves at people, too.

"You're strong..."

Keith grinned calmly as he was shaken.

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Thus the national relations between the demonic kingdom and the Republic of Colden were established.

Colden Republic Central can no longer be manipulated as Keith thinks it is.

They know that too, so they didn't say its low back.

The priests praise the Demon King, who has never begun to speak of the hatred of mankind, all the time here between speeches and sermons.

The newspaper, particularly that Speaker Rostov, representing the Congress of the Republic, wholeheartedly congratulated the Demon King and the Virgin on their “marriage”, once again ran all over the continent.