Dungeon Defense (WN)

Static.

Marvas is tired and wipes his outer goggles with a handkerchief. Barbato picks up the cake on the side of the ballroom with a fork and smiles. The other Demon Kings were speechlessly amazed at the rare sights of an old Goblin. Just like the audience takes a breath after an amazing concert.

“Ah... ah...? ”

Pymon.

Pymon sits beside the corpse.

“Ah... ah... ah... ”

She makes an uncommon groan. Like a machine on the edge of a broken speaker.

An hour ago, an unimaginable event struck her. I didn't feel sympathy or compassion. Fortune is fast and misfortune is fast.

I was just trying to figure out how to get Torquell to take the fall for what happened and get him killed.

Torquell, he had a clever way of saying things.

‘There was a little connection between me and Dantalian. ’

He first described what really happened. That the plague brought us together, that we had some neurological episodes in relation to Lapis. It was all real. I gained the Demon Kings' trust from the meadow by not putting a single drop of lies in my mouth.

Once you've gained trust, you're on your way.

‘The refusal of His Majesty Dantalian hurt my pride as a merchant greatly. That's why I decided to take revenge on King Dantalian. …… but in many ways I decided that I needed some kind of retaliation. ’

He describes the hearing while stating the facts. The wounds of pride, rather than a heart, were all psychological. Yeah, maybe Torquell really hurt his pride. But what does that have to do with anything?

A merchant who has lived for centuries. No matter how you feel, you can act rationally. What you feel and how you behave is a separate matter. Nevertheless, instead of revealing the entire position of the Kunkusa Parliament, he unraveled a very personal story. Like that's what caused this.

Overwhelming was a section called 'retaliation in many ways.' In many ways, what is it and what is it? He switched from a specific word to a very abstract word, as if it were a burrow wall.

‘This was all a ploy that I did alone. The plaintiff personally held a grudge against King Dantalian, and also acted to harm him. I was also the one who leaked the information of His Holiness Dantalian, a client of our Kunkusa Council, to His Holiness Pymon. ’

In addition to this, he intelligently said he had 'done' it alone. It wasn't "planned" alone. Then one can do what one does. Even if multiple people participate in the plan, there is only one person to implement it!

This is what Torquel's rhetoric looked like:

First, by stating the facts, you disguise yourself as being true.

Secondly, it makes the other person feel as if they are stating the facts, even though they are starting to describe the psychology.

Third, and finally, the fact is blurred into ambiguous words.

“… is perfect. ”

A soliloquy came out of nowhere. So much for the grumpy merchant? was to take advantage of time and completely deceive dozens of Demon Kings.

The plot of the Fire Dragon is suicide. If you allow it, it will reveal the vague truth that you covered up, making it impossible for you to find it. There's no way I wouldn't be amazed.

People are baffled by unexpected situations. Can you imagine the Demon King in the ninth place will be defeated by the Demon King in the 71st place? However, Torquel calmly figured out how to act now to minimize the damage and put it into practice. ― ― The entire practice of the Kunkusa Parliament is personal. Pymon's mistake was a ploy designed by one merchant.

If we succeed in this gluteal assault, it would cost us our lives.

‘This is one of the best merchants in the market. ’

If it had been Torquell instead of Pymon...... I would never have been so easily victorious.

‘Good.'

Pymon salutes the Goblin anyway.

It was a shame I couldn't win a perfect victory, but I wanted to give up on the Goblin's desperate plan. The council of Kunkuska and Pymon are far more powerful than I am. I convinced myself that I was afraid of being pushed too far.

“Execute the judgement. ”

Marvas suggested that he would have dinner.

“Rank 9, requested by the Demon Lord Pymon in charge of destruction, and Rank 5, approved in the name of Me Marvas in charge of domination, discussed two issues. ”

A flat voice flows to the corner of the ballroom. You can hear Marvas' voice, even though it is low. Meanwhile, Pymon sits still dazed around the corpse.

“The first issue is about the reigning Demon King Andromelius, number 72. On the charge of killing Andromalius, Pymon charged the 71st and reverse Demon King Dantalian with three hundred years of imprisonment. Decide whose opinion is right by voting according to old traditions. ”

Marvas looks around.

“Raise your right hand if you think Dantalian is guilty here. ”

I didn't turn my head or look around. I thought acting so anxiously would be shallow for someone else. I waited for sure.

Marvas waits for about ten seconds, then nods.

“Vote 0. Declare Dantalian's innocence on the first matter. ”

I wasn't even happy. Just a natural outcome.

It was not winning or losing that mattered. It was how overwhelming the victory was.

The voting results implicitly lead to support for me. Regardless of whether the Demon Kings here personally like me or not, I can't help but keep the outcome of hearings in mind if they act hostile to me in the future. To him, I will be remembered as the Demon Lord who was overwhelmed by other Demon Lords.

Marvas continued:

“The second issue is about the plague. Pymon pointed out that the Dantalian was the one who caused the plague and spread it. Raise your right hand if you think this is true. ”

Another ten seconds passed.

Marvas opens his mouth.

“0 votes.”

My jaw went up a little.

Excellent! You got the best result.

From now on, at least I didn't have to worry about pretending to be with the Demon Kings. Not only was the Demon King here absent, but so was the Demon King.

What do they think when they hear that number 71 beat number nine? Do you think number 71 was so good that you couldn't make it to number nine?

It was unlikely.

The higher the rank of the Demon King, the greater the pride in his skills. That is why you will find other reasons for Pymon's defeat, which is similar in sequence to you or higher than yourself. The other Demon King helped me.

They must have interpreted the incident as a political, high-ranking civil war between the Demon Kings. At the end of the hearing, it would be even better to tell them that Barbatos approached me!

Barbatos approached me with the intention of protecting him from retaliation, just in case. But what guarantee is there that other Demon Kings will see that? They remember that Pymon and Barbato were arch-enemies long ago, and they may doubt that all of this was planned by Barbatos in cancer…….

The trick of the Scarecrow and the Doubtful Cancer.

While the Demon Kings are paying attention to my behind-the-scenes forces, I develop a dungeon with peace of mind.

I unexpectedly got a good shield from Nibbleheim on vacation or for fun. I thought it was all thanks to Pymon, so I might even have a favor she didn't have. I'm kidding.

“ ……. ”

Pymon looks at Torquel's face with his unfocused eyes. Now I feel like I've lost the strength to make a voice that is closer to groaning.

Next to him, the facilitator Marvas concludes the sentence with a somewhat callous, but fitting attitude.

“I declare Dantalian's innocence on the second matter. ”

Someone clapped. With his head turned, Barbatos claps his hands, small and white. Two or three people started imitating him. Soon, more than half of the Demon King clapped.

I leaned back once for thankfulness. There were strange corners in the ballroom: the people clapping, the body in the middle of the ballroom, the woman sitting next to it, and the man saluting. Wouldn't a gladiator who had won the Colosseum of Ancient Rome feel this way?

“From now on, I would like to discuss Pymon's punishment. ”

“Lord Marvas. I'd like to comment on that. ”

I took a step forward.

“Lullaby.”

“Thank you. The merchant in Kunkusa deceived Pymon, as you have seen, even though he was wrongly accused." There is nothing wrong with King Pymon. ”

Hooh, and Marvas showed an interesting vibe.

“That is to say. ”

“Yes. As a party to the hearing, I hope that no punishment will be inflicted on King Pymon. In the beginning, we are attending the night of the sacred Valpurgis. Punishment only ruins the air of the festival, doesn't it? ”

I made a good man smile.

The Demon Kings roar around. It was an atmosphere of surprise, but I didn't hear any opposition or opposition. I was accused, but I couldn't blame the outsiders. It seemed okay to see Lady Barbatos beating her mouth in the corner, but no sign of falling in favor.

Marvas the Demon King has an affinity for more than 12.

‘Yes.’

I called for joy in my heart. I was aiming for this. It was never a long time, but I knew enough that Marvas regarded traditional events as quite important. Pretending to be cool, he couldn't be happy that his proactive event was suddenly ruined by the hearing. And in the middle of the hearings, he showed that gesture.

Zamachi can't ignore the number 9 requirement and needs to open the event…… but I, the party, suggested that we forget all about the hearings and focus on the event. It was like sprinkling water on a dry field.

“Very well. I will accept Dantalian's opinion and consider it unpunished. I am personally grateful for your generosity, Dantalian. ”

I asked for some fishing rice.

In the eyes of others, Dantalian is no longer the 71st Fly, but a person who will be condemned by two high ranking Demon Kings Barbato and Marvas. Sounds like my chances of survival are rising.

“But no matter how innocent Pymon is, there's no way to be completely responsible. ”

Marvas said in a cheerful tone.

“Pymon, apologize to the Dantalians here and now. ”

Until then, Pymon, who was still like a doll, flinched his shoulders.

“W-what about…? ”

“Yes.”

“ ……. ”

Pymon's hands are on the ground.

Tried to get up, but failed.

“That's a lie...... Torque wouldn't do that..." ”

“You must have read the Goblin's feelings, too. There can be no doubt that it deceived you. ”

“You... betrayed... a girl?" ”

“Ah.”

Pymon looks up at me.

She seems to have the best posture in her condition.

“…… nothing, sin? ”

“Yes, King Pymon. ”

I told you.

“I never created the plague, and I never spread it on purpose. ”

“ ……. ”

Pymon pauses.

It seemed brief or long, and she opened her lips.

“…… sinful………. ”

Too small a voice. I could tell just by the look on his face what he meant. But she said out loud, whether she felt inadequate.

“Sorry………. ”

“ ……. ”

“Sorry… sorry……. ”

A drop of water fell on the marble floor. Pymon repeated the same words several times. I barely got up, staggering, and walked out of the ballroom empty-handed. The werewolf who came running to rescue her was probably Pymon's prom partner.

An odd silence presses into the air.

Marvas claps his hands lightly.

“There were many folk verses. Today is the night of Valpurgis. ”

Suddenly, the ballroom, covered in darkness, suddenly lit up. A myriad of chandeliers on the ceiling emits a white glow. All sorts of instruments flew in from somewhere, and I started playing by myself, floating in the air.

Suddenly, the Demon Kings laughed at the transition. They murmur about Pymon's archetypal guilt, whether they had forgotten the silence before. The trend of the High Demon King was not favorable in elevating the atmosphere of the ball.

I was relaxed, too.

There are still quite a lot of things left to be done, including blackmailing Ivar with bluffs, punishing Kunkuska for its misconduct, and attracting a little more love for Marvas and Barbatos.

The first thing I chose was to stand on the pillar of the ballroom and approach Lapis, anxiously looking at me.

You wave to Lapis playfully.

“Hey.”

“ ……. ”

“I'm sorry I brought you here as a partner, but I only left you on the wall. Will you take care of her?”

Lapis seems to be thinking about what to say. I didn't have a face, but now I can read it with my eyes closed. She rejoices, gets angry, and even considers, but in a few seconds, she changes her emotions and finally makes her decision.

Lapis bows politely.

“Well done.”

He said.

It was beautiful because there was no exaggeration, but no exaggeration. I'm sure it's my emotions you're feeling lightly right now. I stroked Laffith's head with one hand.

That's how the hearing ended.