Konjiki no Moji Tsukai (WN)

King Rudolph had not yet returned, and in [Victorias] the royal marquis nobles had held meetings to discuss future measures and so on, most of which were barren arguments.

Saying that the king's failure was the work of those who supported it, every man who impersonated responsibility, every man who tried to solve it with money, whether he was responsible for it or not, and every man who used this as an opportunity to stand on top and grasp power, had been stained with his desire for preservation and power.

But now that the King is absent and the crisis in the country is upon us, it is not clear when another country will attack us.

Given the responsibility of standing up and losing, it was easy to run as a leader.

I want to stand up there. I want to exercise my powers. But I don't want to fail. I don't want to take responsibility. Such thoughts make the content of the meeting meaningless.

But rumors are spreading and anxiety is spreading to the people as well.

Soldiers and others who knew the circumstances were frightened for fear of when the 'demons' would attack the country. Confusion was causing confusion, and the country was beginning to lean.

There was a man who opened the door to the conference room and came in.

He exasperates with a sharp eye at those who receive everyone's gaze at once but never move because of all the discussion in a grandstanding manner.

"How long are we going to be having this barren argument!

That was Judom Lankers, the guild master.

Judom is trembling teeth in anger as to whether this is the nobility that supports the country.

"Bu, that's disrespectful!

"We're in the middle of a discussion right now... No, you're Judom Lankers?

The nobles realize and consolidate the presence of Judom.

"You! What happened to the king! With you, why didn't you bring the king home?

"Oh, yes, they do! Even though Gilmouth, who carries the country, would know that it is the king's life that should take precedence above all else!

"This is why we can only fight. We're in trouble for incompetence!

He says whatever he wants with his mouth.

But Judom is not angry at those words. In these circumstances, I still don't care about their attitude to blame others.

Judom, with his eyes open, moves down vigorously as he raises his right leg and slaps the floor.

- Don't!

Moment after moment, the impact spread like a ripple from the center of that impact and rocked the room loudly. Those who are not confident in their ankles fall in like they have lost their hips just because of it.

"Hey what... Huh!?

I hear someone squeal like that.

"... Ask"

Judom turns his gaze to everyone and opens his mouth.

Everyone stares at Judom as a pocan.

"Are you guys willing to fix this country's inclination?

"Of course not!

"Oh, yeah! It's the nobles who have power over this country!

"Say what's barren in this meeting in the first place! This is what we're talking about, thinking of our country!

I guess each has a say, but I don't find any of that convincing or other fine dust.

"You're getting the information, aren't you? that the king has been transformed."

Everyone is silent on the words. Silence shall be considered affirmative.

"Then you know the minister, as well as the captainship who was the Lord, died on the spot."

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"This country is leaning big now. You guys are discussing that like this to get back on your feet... you said?

"Oh yeah..."

"Then why didn't you give me any instructions?" The soldiers are upset and floating, and the people are all anxious! This is not the kind of situation where you guys have to take the initiative and get up and lead everyone!

Almost all are distracted by Judom's temper.

"What can't we change with these little novels in our rooms?" If you're a little proud to be standing on your back, why don't you wave those fine arms for the people!

Exactly the right theory.

Nobody could say anything back, just be able to gush sweat out of my forehead.

"... it's about you guys anyway. No, but if you fail in your own extraction, you're too scared to do anything, right?

"Oh, no..."

My voice is totally trembling. It's the same thing you said you thought.

"I want to stand up there but the responsibility is too heavy. Then I'm desperate to put someone on the arrow and plunder the profit from behind it... right?

"Bu, that's disrespectful! There's no way we're gonna do that! In the first place, the country is not so weak, and it is important to discuss it in this way..."

"Shut up, cowards!

Step on the floor again and tell everyone about the impact. Most people cling to the table screaming.

"You said the king's life should take precedence over anything else, didn't you? That's not true! Above all, the real thing to protect is the country itself! The country was full of people! You can't move for the people, what are you talking about?

"Hih!

Whoever was arguing against Judom butts in with his head.

"Decide here! Whoever now stands at the top of this country and intends to give directions to all, raise your hand!

Then all those who are on the spot look at each other as if they were holding each other back. After all, no one seems to take the initiative to replace the king himself.

It is true that we will be at the top of the list in a crisis situation in a country like this, and if we fail to protect the country with that, the responsibility will go to the top. That's what I'm afraid of.

(... is this the limit for him and others...)

It really makes me sad. Since when has this country become so weak? All those who only think about getting change tomorrow rather than looking for a smile that looks to the future.

(Rudolph... this is what's happening in the country where you made it...?

Reminds me of my unusual best friend's face and bites his teeth.

When you bang the table, everyone starts to freak out and shake their bodies. Really pitiful.

"I've conveyed enough of your feelings. Let me tell you one thing..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

It has a similar hegemony and intimidates me.

"You can't save anything if you're not afraid to hurt yourself! It's important! Even if it's hard and painful, you can't run away and protect it!

Again, look around at each and every one of the nobles.

"If you think you've been raised by the country at all, make it look like you're in the mood to change that to gratitude, you fools!

I am frightened through anger at them for saying so much to the nobility that I am a civilian, but I do not make them feel any hegemony to say it back.

"... that's your answer, isn't it?

Still, I get zero sighs when I see them spying on Kyoro and others.

"............ well understood. Protect them in their own homes. Even if you're an idiot, you can't protect your own family. If you can't do that either................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

When Judom finishes, Wells, captain of the Second Army of the National Army, appears from behind.

And when you bow your head down sassy,

"We have a report for you all. This is a message from the Queen."

There came out those who looked better at what they were expecting. Perhaps the Queen thinks she can defend herself.

"It is the Queen's destiny. It is Lord Judom Lankers who is here to lead us all on our backs."

"Become!?

Everyone who was on the spot has asked back doubting his ears,

"You have decided to entrust the country's full powers to Lord Judom. This is the letter."

That's how I open the paper I had in my hand and show it. There was also a queen's signature written there, and everyone blued knowing that this was the reality.

"... I really wish there was someone here who deserved more than me..."

I am only a civilian. Even with the title Gilmouth, it also comes out of reach. That's why I was hoping that a nobleman with trustworthy powers would stand on top.

But as I leave it to those who are here, I can't trust them at all.

"That's sad... even you were supposed to be a nobleman struggling for your country and for your people at first..."

It gives a shade to the expression, but quickly tightens back and turns back on his heel. And release the last word toward them over their backs.

"I'll take care of the country. That's my gratitude to my country!

Those who were only on the spot could stare silently at Judom leaving the room as he was. Wells also left when he lowered his head gently again.

Then Judom decided to assemble his trusted companions to consolidate the country's defence first. I take the initiative to get out of the city and tell the people the truth.

Maybe we shouldn't have talked about it avoiding confusion, but I wanted the people to feel a little more at stake than the nobles could believe.

If the danger is imminent, I decide to protect myself even if I risk my life, but I'm still not complacent that I can protect everything. That's why I wanted the people to do what they could, too.

I do what the people cannot do.

That leads them to take away a little of their anxiety. Instead of just giving drawstring instructions to the castle, he thinks it's important to show everyone his face and give them instructions this way.

The people were also gradually able to put their faith in such an attitude of Judom, although at first they were bewildered.

Come to think of it, Judom was always the mark of everyone standing in front of him during these events. That's why we all feel that Judom can be trusted.

And the soldiers, too, were admiring their brilliant control and moving with Wells to meet Judom's expectations.

(Rudolph... I don't know what you were thinking, but the country won't let me kill you)

He was turning his determined eyes to the sky.

It was a dim basement there, and the only light that illuminated around it was the weak light balls installed on the ceiling.

Its pale light almost only illuminates directly beneath. They say it's still noon outside, but it doesn't get any light from the outside there.

There is no change in the light or darkness of the room, night or day. Not so big a room, but five shelves are filled with books, literature, etc.

Just below, whose light was illuminated, there was a Hill Village Hitachi appearance rolling the pages of the book on the back of the shelf.

A pile of cluttered stacks of books can be made around the sun color, and the sun color is concentrated in a heartbeat without worrying about the dust.

Then when Pathan and the book are closed and placed at the top of the mountain, he takes another book from another mountain and opens the cover anew.

"Hmm, all this is all interesting stuff. It was a hassle, but you were only in the war."

This is the basement of the Great Library of Fortuna, a treasure trove of knowledge in [Demon Country/Heros]. I can say I originally came all the way to the country to read the book here.

This "Fortuna Grand Library" is open to the general public, but there are many books with restricted access.

The limitations are easily distinguished between Depth 1 and Depth 5, which is assumed to be viewable only by a limited number of royalty members. I will always need a browsing permit to read it.

The day color, which I definitely wanted to read the books contained in this "Depth 5," met Lillin one day and negotiated with her.

She was supposed to be able to use the connections to read the books in Depth 5.

But I met Yveam, the demon king, in this country from a moment on, and offered him a browsing permit as consideration for his participation in the war.

I thought it was more certain than relying on Lilyn. Nikko used this as an opportunity to join the war and get a brilliant browsing permit.

A lot has happened and I've never been able to get into the library before, but the day color, when the duel ended and I was hailed as the hero of The Demon Nation, this is how I slowly gained the freedom to indulge my hobby.

About another week has passed since the struggle to determine that fate, but from what I've heard from Yveam since then, the proclamation of Avoros, the previous demon king, was apparently true.

Neither Yveam doubted what Avoros had to say from the beginning. Because he wouldn't be surprised if he did that.

But he also had the opinion that it was premature to decide without corroboration.

So after a thoughtful investigation, Avoros seems to be working out a plan for the conquest of the world with tiger sights under the umbrella of a person from each continent who has both one and two habits.

(That kid's an alley, you're the Temple Demon King)

I didn't think I'd actually hear the word "conquer the world" out of someone's mouth.

To say a line like Every Lost World without any shame means that his words are serious without a single sway.

(... that temple demon king is going to be a hassle)

Because of this, the Demon Clan and the Beast Clan are going to join hands, and even though Lillin's dream is one step closer to realizing it, I find this world to make boring, not to say that it's irregular here again.

(Ma, now we're going to be busy getting ready for war, and there's not going to be a war yet. Besides, the Demon King is moving, and if you need anything, he'll let you know)

I don't hear about Avoros making a noticeable move, so I guess he's still going to remain silent now.

I guess I was watching that duel quietly without interrupting it to confirm this one's strength. When I decide that I could have planned the victory that way, I'll let you know again.

(No, it's about that Temple Demon King. Is it possible that they would storm us without informing us... "

There's no way such a thing as The Demon King could have been polite enough to announce war.

(Well, even the Demon King doesn't fail to be vigilant every day thinking about it...)

Still, it could slightly thread through the hole in the needle.

He's been secretly exchanging information with the 'Beast Nation' since then, but he's been attacked by fellow Avoros over there and he's been in a lot of trouble, and he hasn't had a satisfactory discussion or anything.

When the sun color closes the book with a pattan, he looks at the book that is wound like a scroll placed on the left.

"I glanced at you once, but I'm the only one who seems to be useful..."

I think so. I take the scroll. As you expose your salad and contents,

"... the bloodbath is not the same pattern."

With that groaning, I undo the scroll again and fit it into my nostalgia. I also had permission to take it out once. Though conditional on not showing it to others without darkness.

This "Depth 5" room had a wealth of knowledge of coveted things. I accidentally glanced at it, so much so that I learned to be excited about which to read from.

Inside, it was just a wide variety of books that conveyed the formation of this world and so on, as well as biographies of the brave men of the past and stories of many ancient magic.

That's where the state keeps its secret forbidden books and such, he wrapped his tongue around it. But the sun color was searching for a book that said that there was one thing that really happened.

And the book was a scroll I had in my nostalgia. I decided it was what I was going to need, and I was looking for it.

(I've read it for once, but I can't say anything without executing it...)

In the meantime, I got what I wanted. But I haven't been able to completely dominate the knowledge here yet. I'm surrounded by so much knowledge and feeling happy. The color of the day, but suddenly I felt signs that I was coming here.

(Who...? Only authorized people should be able to come here...)

Only the sun color was allowed. So there's no way the Lillins can come. I can judge that to be a demon king related person.

But stand up slowly not to fail to be alert for once, and look sharply at just one entrance.

Cuttlefish and cold noises on the floor. And that someone came into my eyes.

"... you are...!

What appeared there was Aunous, located in the "Sequence IV" of the "Direct Guard of the Demon King (Cruel)".

When he shows up in such darkness, a 'warcraft' with a wolf-like face, he wonders where the horror is.

Although I was a little wary, I couldn't feel any hostility or anything from him, so I decided it was probably a call from the Demon King or something and asked.

"What can I do for you?

Then he opened it for a little while like he didn't wear it,

I just wanted to ask you a few questions.

Apparently it's not a call from the Demon King.

In fact, he had a crude prediction of what he wanted to hear. Rather than that, this one was just fine because he had something to ask.

"But what a mess."

He looks indoors like a crook and leaks a sigh of sigh into a messy situation.

"Something like this, it doesn't matter any time soon"

Concentrate your magic on the index fingers of both hands,

"Tidy" in "Books"

Write and activate immediately, the books scattered all over the floor go back to the moving shelf on their own. Aunous staring at such a sight with a flashing look.

After a while, the surroundings were tidy as if the sight earlier had been a lie.

"............... you're just amazed at the Lord"

Exhale with admiration and stare at the kyorokyoro and organized bookshelves.

"What more do you want to hear than that?

"Oh, yeah, you did"

Then he looked serious,

"Lord, can you use Red Air?"

I still get the certainty that it was the question.

"You're like that too... right?

The red aura that Aunous showed during the duel, alle, was undoubtedly homogeneous to the "Red Qi" that the sun color showed in the Battle of Leood.

"... is it still true? Surprised, I didn't know a young man like you was experiencing..."

"... I wanted to ask you something, too."

"What?"

"You seemed free to use Red Qi."

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"Red Qi uses nerves to handle quite a bit. I'm confident in magic control, but I'm not free to deal with Red Air."

It's finally in "Undoubled Mode Under Heaven" and so on.

"That would be so. Originally, Red Qi is a business that halves like me are good at. Half a man who can't use magic or" costume art ". In such a half, there existed a stunt that no one could beat. That's how to fight with Red Qi -" Too Red "."

"I want... Shh...?

I turn to the scroll I hacked and removed from my nose. So Aunous also looks up and speaks up again.

"Well, that means that you have it… are you trying to get it?"

The scroll does specify "Tai Red Wrap" in the language of this world.

"You know this one?

"Naturally. That's what I put here."

I was honestly surprised by the answer. Simply put, the contents contained numerous methods of combat using "Red Qi".

But it was a rather subjective sentence, so there were many parts that were difficult to understand.

That's why I was trying to get information from Aunous, who would know about Red Qi, but I just didn't think that the person who wrote this was right in front of me.

"But yeah, you got this scroll..."

So the sun color builds up a little and moves the teasing mouth.

"Let me hear more about it. I'll pay you whatever you want."

The search for sun colors was a book that said how to fight with Red Qi.

Aunous asks why.

"Why do you want to learn? Do you think the Lord is strong enough?

"... easy. I was just a little complacent."

I vomit words in a grumpy manner. Aunous stares at himself like that.

"complacency......? Does that just sound disgusting to you?

Surely you would if you tried it on him. To be clear, the strength of the sun color is so high that everyone has to admit it. Leo Wood, the king of beasts, fell down with his fist. I can't help it if it sounds disgusting.

"I'm not satisfied. I'm not trying to be a battle junkie, but apparently I can't die."

I laugh bitterly at the conversation I had the other day when I met Siuba in the bath.

"No, I don't want to die yet, myself. That's why I need this. I can't rely on magic alone!

Aunous had a cramped cheek when he heard Colour speak one day, the brunette boy in front of him. He says he's gaining all that strength, but he's still immature, and he says it's incomplete.

Honestly at first I really hated it, but I could see and understand what he really thought.

Sure, he's strong. But it is due to his peculiar magic. Sure, he would be at a high level, but he is human, even among otherworlds, and his physical abilities cannot be said to be that high.

If he had challenged that duel with no magic at all, it is possible that he would not have been here.

So he has said he wants to gain power that does not rely solely on magic. I felt admired by the thought.

There's no reason to gain strength to defeat someone, or to boast about that power and want to be happy. Because I just don't want to die yet.

It was too simple an answer, but I admired it because I felt sure it was the truth.

(he's a really funny boy)

It's strange because watching a boy who's true to his desires staring straight at him makes me want to stick with his shoulders.

(Does this also mean the boy's charm...?

In fact, he's right, there may be occasions where we can't use magic from now on. In the meantime, all he could do would be a force push that made him say something to a high level.

But then the limits come. Because it's not an easy world to cross just by physical ability. I guess he understands that well, too.

That's why I want to wear the "Tai Red Wrap" which is not magical power and has magical power.

Then even if the magic is sealed, the battle options will be widened. Plus I owe him for leading the 'Demons' to victory.

(To be clear, "Tai Red Wrap" is an unknown force, choosing those who deal with it. And if you exploit that power, that's a hell of a thing to invite. But......)

I stare into the sun-colored eyes and loosen my cheeks furiously.

(This boy would be fine)

If the king he serves believes, his best friends believe, and the people hold out with heroes. No, above all, I like him myself.

"... fine. But let me tell you one thing."

The sun colour is listening so as not to be overheard.

"Sure, you can use Red Qi, but you don't necessarily get Tai Red Qi."

"... Really?

"Oh, it's a half-specific business. It is also a product that was born as an alternative to magic and cosmetics in the first place."

"I see. I mean, I might not be able to use the business if I'm not half..."

Daily color with a slight increase in shade on the expression.

"That's right. Even with qualities, it's a very difficult business to balance. In the case of the half, there are two species in the body, so they are compatible with the business of synthesizing the two forces at birth."

"You're convinced."

In the first place, Red Qi is the power created by a perfect mix of vitality and magic. That alone demands control of a rather delicate force.

"So even if you train, you don't necessarily get it. Still trying?

"Naturally."

I replied without getting lost at all. Makes you understand that you are one with a truly upright heart.

"... ok"

The sun color smiles happily at the words.

"Well, bye!

"Oh, I'll teach you as far as I know."

I wanted to see how far this boy was going and how far he was going up.