Kuro no Maou

"---- We are entering into a runes alliance with the Elrood Empire."

Rune's Prime Minister, Cornelius, has signed off and the alliance is officially formed.

Old Goblin Chancellor, the same age of King Hanau, approved the alliance as Second Consul Saujiro said and entered into an unusual speed contract.Even though he was so weak, Prime Minister Cornelius had a strong trust in King Hanau and had served in this position for many years.

And by telepathy, Lily realized that he was never too busy, and that he had a wise and cunning mind that had crossed over in the royal palace with a swirling number of power conspiracies.

That means the runes also had enough reason to jump into our alliance.

"Well then, please relax in the Royal Castle today."We celebrate our alliance and offer our best hospitality. ”

"Thank you."

Well, thank you for your kindness, Lord Cornelius.

As a result, both the Prime Minister and the Second Consul left the room first.

Lily and Miriald stayed in the room for a while because they wanted to continue the discussion.As for the other side, I would like some time to prepare for tonight's dinner party, and they agreed to it with pleasure.

Miriald sighed loudly as he paid the bill completely and quietly.

"For now, I'm glad the alliance has been formed... but this is a little bit of an instant, no, it looks pretty unusual."Queen Lily, do you know what's going on around here? "

"Yeah, he taught me everything."

Lily replied frankly.

He is the king of a kingdom, which is called Miriad.I understood the strangeness of diplomatic negotiations quite well, and I also had experience.Therefore, even if I could not understand the flow at all, I thought that Lily had done something well to hold on to the alliance, so I read the air without interrupting the request for explanations, and I also signed with the expression that everything was foreseeable.

With the sunshine, the purpose, and the eyes gone, I was finally able to ask Lily a question.

"The Second Consul's youth... no way, he was also Queen Lily's hand."

"I've never met him before. It's just a telepathic force so powerful that I don't think it's human.If we hold each other's hands, we'll know what we're thinking right away. "

So you said that you negotiated with each other during that little beat of a handshake?

“Yes, this situation and the situation beyond.If we can check the facts with each other, we won't have a chance to negotiate.The Crusaders are the only ones to fight or perish. "

But no one will be able to complain about it and be honest with you.

However, it seems that if we are connected by telepathy, we can discuss it in earnest without questioning each other's falsehoods.At least as far as Lily knew, all the information that she decided should be disclosed to the other party was passed on to Sogiro.Of course, the opposite was true.

Hmm, so Rune had already chosen to fight the Crusaders over Neo-Avalon?

"It seems that the crucifixion is quite eager to find out whether it is an enemy or an ally, or whether it is a neutral and coexistent force.But I didn't have to look into it, so I decided to be hostile. ”

“For so many decisive reasons?”

"Have you ever heard the name of the god," "Golden Sun Solferia" "?"

"The daughter of the Sun God... oh, I see, I was completely disappointed."Rune was a solar believer, wasn't she? "

The goddess is also counted as one of the pillars of the black gods.

The Temple of Pandora enshrines all the black gods, but depending on the country and region, more and stronger believers come from different gods.If Avalon is the Demon King Mia, if Sparda is the Founding Ancestor Sieghardt.Elves, Dwarves, Goblins, Beastmen… In the land of each race, the first thing to be believed is the gods of your kind.

That's the goddess in the runes named "Golden Sun - Solferia".

I was taught earlier and I realized it, but it seems that the runes are quite strong and believe in this goddess.

"Yes, there must be a place to worship the [Golden Sun Solfiria] alongside the Temple of Pandora."

The sun shrine in the capital is a giant architecture representing the runes, and it is the main hill of the sun faith.

And the red and white gold pattern between this royal castle and the throne is originally from the temple of the sun.It is a unique faith that forms the root of the runes, deeply involved with the royal family.

"Cross religion never recognizes demons, but if you believe in the same people but believe in different gods, you call them pagans and kill them like demons."

"You mean that religious wars are inevitable... it's so bloody and disgusting."

With no cynicism or anything but a simple bitter look, Miriam sighed again.

However, it is also true that the hostilities became apparent because of the extreme doctrine.

“Although the runes are human-centric, they must have decided that they were quicker to destroy than they were to preach, because this sun faith is too powerful.”

It looks like there's no sign of the Aria Monastery, so that's what it is.

It is clear that if a pagan country is recognized as a pagan country, it will eventually be attacked.

Nero's expedition aimed at Chrono, so he ignored the runes and passed, but he should have dropped the runes and taken control of the Lemurian Sea.However, there is no guarantee that it will continue even if there is no hand out now.

“If the Grail Alliance advances and the Cross forces take control of the Central City Nation, there is a good chance that the Nero Expedition will not end and the Rune Invasion will begin.”

“No matter what the runes, it would be tough to be hostile to most coastal city states.Even if we could defend it, the damage would be enormous. ”

I think Sparda's crusaders might be on a business trip after weakening there.

The runes are already in the critical phase of completing the siege by the crucifixion forces.

“That's why I don't want Avalon back in your hands.”

"It is because of the relentlessness of the crucifixion and the rapid expansion of forces that an alliance is formed."It was nice to talk so quickly this time... but it's ironic that the strength of the opponent makes the ties stronger. "

"Some countries are doomed because they don't even know it.In that regard, the runes have excellent intelligence and decisiveness.As an ally, you can look forward to it. "

Lily smiled with a heartfelt smile at the rapid formation of the alliance and its ability to respond.

Second Consul Saujiro, accompanied by Prime Minister Cornelius, reported to King Hanau for an alliance before proceeding to the royal residence on the upper level of the Royal Castle.

Since it is originally a private space, even if it is basically a prime minister, it is not allowed to step directly into it.Only dedicated chamberlains and select Kingsguard knights are allowed to be present outside the royal family.

However, the Knight Guard, who guarded the stairs to the upper floors when Saujiro appeared, passed him silently, only saluting him.It is a complete facial pass.

The chamberlains who walked along the corridor gave way with the utmost respect when Saujiro passed by.There is no one to stop him.

The room that ran in and out of the room was next to the king's bedroom -- that is, the princess's own room.

Two female Kingsguards, the last guard to guard the room where the unmarried maiden, the First Princess, stood in front of the door...... but they also saw Saujiro walk in casually with one knock.

The interior of the princess was naturally spacious and dim, but strangely dim.Furthermore, it should always be kept clean, but it is so messy that it can be seen at a glance, and the smell of life is rattled.

In such a impossible state as a princess's room, Saujiro, without moving his eyebrows one by one, turned the pitiful eyes behind his glasses into further darkness leading into the back of the room.

……

Then, a figure appears without sound.It's like a ghost coming out of the darkness.

A tall, skinny woman.

An eerie attitude with a cat-feeling front.Her skin was as pale as a dead man's from her slender arms and gown.

Blue hair that is too long and too long to reach the floor.

If anyone had seen her, he would have thought that a demonic spirit had appeared that cursed the princess.

But the runes will never see anyone.Behind the long hair that just covers the face is glasses that are so thick that the eyes are completely invisible, wild and sticky even at the bottom of the potion bottle.

The bottoms of the glasses were too famous for being a trademark that was easier to understand than anything else, showing the first princess of the runes.

"...... Mr. Thor, I'm here."

"Yes, sister. I'm here now."

The First Princess, Fanaco Gold Saint Rune.

My father was King Hanau. And my mother is the eldest daughter who has been married from the house of the Count of Redwing.In other words, Fanuco is a cousin to Saujiro.

Originally, just cousins would not be able to go straight through this room, but it was a person who grew up as a real sister and brother.Above all, the Princess Fanako forgives her heart because she is her cousin Saujillo, after her parents.

This is how she was allowed to come and go as she wished.

"Oh, what's the matter... there should still be a deadline..."

"No, it's not your job."I apologize for the suddenness, but my sister will be attending this evening's dinner party. ”

"Ban, is that...?"

“Yes, I have been summoned by King Avalon, His Majesty Miriam, and the other side.”

"W-What, the dinner party... are you going out?" me....? "

As the first princess of the runes, Her Majesty has told me to make sure that they attend.

Fanaco rolled down on the couch as if he were falling asleep to anemia, fluttering his tall skin.

”Uu... uuuuu... mmm, noooo...”

"My sister's feelings are painfully expressed, but unfortunately it's impossible to refuse this time."

”That's right, even if you say it all of a sudden... my mind is getting ready...”

It was decided suddenly.

"Ah, does that mean that His Majesty Miriard is gone... perhaps, Prince Nero too...?"

"No, that man will never come to the runes again."

”Hah... I'm glad... I can't see a real handsome guy... just looking from a distance... because it's bad for my heart”

The engagement between Fanako and Nero was really made recently.

The last time King Miriald visited Runes was to pair Nero with Fanako, and although time was set aside for the princess and prince to talk alone, it was clear that Fanako had suffered a lot of mental damage rather than success, as he had been depressed for a month afterwards and had been unable to get anything.In her honor, Saujiro did not telepathically peek into what kind of interaction there was between her and Nero.

"Don't worry, sister. All you have to do is say hello, and I'll take care of the rest.”

Really?

"True, but... never touch it."

"What? Touch me... what?"

My brother, who always explains things to me in an orderly and polite manner, says something I don't quite understand, and Fanuco unexpectedly raises his face.

There was a clear trace of tears on his cheek, and it was not a kneading of tears rolling on the sofa, but a sign that he really didn't like it and was crying.

Even now, the intention of never wanting to go to a dinner party has not changed, but Sogiro's strange words have become more disturbing.

Do you know the name of Queen Lily of Pandemonium?

"Well... I don't know..."

"It seems that a major coup d 'état has recently taken place in Karamala.As the queen who changed her name to pandemonium and ruled over it, a fairy named Lily came to power. ”

"Fairy Queen?" Oh, my God, that's amazing! Are you cute!? "

I'm a beautiful girl who lives in a natural [charm].

"Oh, oh..."

"Never let yourself be deceived by its beauty and adorability.That Queen Lily is a terrible monster.Her heart was truly an abyss.I've never seen anyone with such an unknown spirit before. ”

As the destiny of a person with mental sensitivity (telepathy), it is sometimes possible to glimpse the other person's mind without attempting to do so.

Shaking hands with Lily, telepathy was exchanged with the intention of showing each other what was to be shown to each other, but at that time, Saujiro needed no effort to suppress his emotions without pulling on his expression or letting out a cold sweat.

As Second Consul, the nobility of the Domestic Marquis has, of course, repeatedly had furious practical experience that was not worthy of his youth, such as negotiating with foreign dignitaries and big merchants.Among them was Leonhard, the sword king.

However, in front of Lily, I felt like it was like a whole lot of diplomatic experience.It was the first time that the telepathic ability was surpassed by an advantage.

"A fairy is a magical creature that is naturally telepathic.Especially if you become the mighty Queen Lily, you won't be able to fight with my telepathy. "

"Oh, that's so...? I'm getting kind of scared... but I'm curious..."

"Fortunately, this time we have made friendship, so Queen Lily will be very polite."But if you can touch it directly, you can't avoid seeing it deep in your heart. ”

"That's definitely no good!!"

That's why we took care of it in advance.

If you're inadvertently fooled by Lily's adorable toddler figure, and you want to shake hands and stroke your head, you'll have to reveal your own secret.If we can telepathize in contact, we can't interfere with Saujillo.

"I-If you know my secret... ugh, I can't live anymore... even though I'm still alive and embarrassed..."

“It's fine if you just stop by to say hello.Besides, there will come a time when you can accept my secret.Nowadays, the times are just not catching up. ”

"After all, Thor is the only one who understands..."

"Please hurry and prepare for the dinner party."Sis, you've been up all night again, right? "

"Um... I'm fine, I'm fine..."

"You have a bad complexion and skin gloss.There is a limit to how much you can deceive me with makeup.Besides, yesterday, you didn't even get a bath, did you? "

"The brush doesn't stop..."

Having no choice but to ask for an excuse, Saujiro grabbed the bell on the table.

When the calanques and cool tones echo,

Ban!

and the door opens vigorously, and Zorozoro and the maids come in.

"Please finish in an hour."

Okay, Saujiro-sama.

With that, Fanako, who turned her back and tried to escape, grabbed the maid from both sides and dragged her out of the room so that she could catch the sinner.Not to mention the large bathing area that the Rune Royal Castle is proud of.

As a princess of one country, Fanako princess is a little sloppy.This compulsory dress enforcement was a routine event when going to public places.

Later, a dinner party was held in the Great Hall of the Rune Royal Castle.

There are two monarchs present, but in addition to a sudden visit, it is an unusual and instant alliance.Since it was prepared suddenly, it was not as grand as a sumptuous meal, but it was still prepared to suit the marine national runes that dominated the Lemurian Sea.

However, Lily is not very interested in the many rune dishes that focus on fresh seafood.What matters is the royalty and townspeople who form the core of the runes that show their faces here.

The more she gets, the more she's the first princess of the runes.

Lily was the first to see Princess Fanako.

The faces of King Hanau, Chancellor Cornelius, Second Consul Saujillo and the most important members have already been seen.The next thing that caught my attention was the princess, who was a token of political marriage.

Somehow, you're a stubborn, plain girl.

"Umm, Princess Fanako seems to be very introverted... she is said to be quiet and very thoughtful."

When I told Miriald that I had no first impression of myself or my lid, he returned the follower who had taken care of me to the fullest extent.

Fanako is wearing a modest black dress as the first princess.Gems and golden ornaments are minimal.However, hair styles with fairly long blue hair are stunning and overall calm and chic.

As a woman, while she was quite tall, her thin, long limbs, and her body shape, which looked like a model that came out, exuded more of an adult charm than a girl.

"However, I can't help worrying about those big glasses, but it's also because of the circumstances."Don't worry about it too much, I want you to raise it. "

Miriald thinks that even though it is a beautiful dress, only the bottoming glasses that hide the eye area will be worn as is, and Miriald captures its biggest shortcomings.

“You'll see. Even the demon's eyes are suppressing it, right?

"Well, that's what they say."

Publicly, the reason for Princess Fanako's glasses is explained as such.Because it is a delicate issue, no one is so rude as to try to dig the roots and dig the leaves out of it.

However, what Lily described as a "stubborn, plain child" was not such a physical appearance, but because she perceived the gloomy aura emanating from her whole body.

Even though she was a princess of Fanaco who was upright and immobile and showed no movement, even though Lily was not particularly willing to telepathically search for herself, it was not surprising that she was standing here in a state of imposing tension.

"---- I see you at the beginning." First Princess of the Rune, Fanaco Gold Saint Rune. "

Without making any particular effort, the Princess Fanako's greeting was endless.

Lily never touched her.Because I didn't think that this woman was in a position to be involved in the critical decisions of the runes, or that she possessed a strategic level of power like an apostle.

I didn't really care if I didn't have to rush in for the time being.

After that, I finished greeting the attendees and remembered the face and name of the Rune Leader.After all, apart from Second Consul Saujiro, I didn't see anyone worthy of attention.At the very least, no one seems to have strong patronage or special abilities.

Lily tried to make a judgment just then.

"---- I'm sorry I'm late."

And the last of the invitees, which king Hanau had called, appeared in the great hall.

"Oh, thank you for coming."Thank you for responding to my urgent call. "

When King Hanau was invited, the invitees came straight to Lily and the others.

"I really wanted to introduce you to Queen Lily."This is the representative of the Sun Temple, which has a particularly strong faith in our runes. "

And it was a little girl that the king of Hanau introduced him.

Pale light blue hair, beautiful golden eyes.

A pure white robe-shaped clothes with a white skin that looks like a pure white robe.

A girl with a mysterious beauty bowed politely and called herself Lily.

“My name is Fiara Soleil, and I am the son of the Golden Sun Solferia.”

Lily's words didn't come out of surprise either.

Fiara Soleil, because the girl she called herself looked more like Fiona than her name.