Maou No Utsuwa

Things accelerated all at once.

Soon after the engagement of Prince Thales with the Oriental Uncle Hildegand was decided, the engagement of Princess Sophilia and the Western Uncle Deefleet was officially announced. Along with that, the movement of each aristocrat, the leading man of the Empire, becomes hasty.

The most perplexing thing about it was actually His Majesty the Emperor.

The engagement of the two was an established matter, but the decision on the crown prince position is unexpected for His Majesty the Emperor, who still considered it a priori.

Oh, my God.

"Right. I can't believe this happened so soon."

Emperor and Empress. It really makes me look like a fool when it comes to this topic. Though Prince Therese is the son of a side chamber, to a kind empress of heart, he has no such consciousness. They're both precious children. Being in contention from such a young age was not even the intention of the two of us to be in contention in the first place.

But I can't leave you as an emperor at all. I got ready, tried to discuss it with the Empress, cut up the clerk, visited the room, but it's not like I have any ideas.

"What do we do?

"Well, it's something you have to decide someday. Besides, we didn't do anything, we were squeezed together. This, well, when it comes to helping, can you say it helped?

The candidate for the Crown Prince also originally named the Second Prince. Prince Therese has a verbal problem and Sophilia is a woman. Even though the second prince had few supporters, he was actually a leading candidate.

However, throughout this period, there has been no mention of a second prince as a candidate for crown prince. Nature and one person, the candidate took the form of disappearing.

"Well, yeah. But even if they tell you to make up your mind, it's that easy."

"If it's all right with you, it's my oldest son, Therese."

"But yeah."

The emperor also knows that it is easy to weigh the order of the firstborn, but that is not the case.

"Can't you be an emperor if you're speechless?

"No, I don't care about that. Therese is a smart kid. Emperor's qualities are sufficient."

"Then why?

"I guess it's my fault. I am refreshed. [M] The feeling that the next generation will be the same is strong among us."

"Therese hasn't even been given a chance to show her martial arts yet. You don't know she can't, do you?

"I don't even know it's okay. It's true you're weak."

"But when I said that, even Sophia... All right. Kamui-kun."

"Yes. Absolutely, well, that's what I've been hiding from you so far. Thanks to this, one of the confrontations gives a stronger impression around. As long as Kamui Kreutz is present, the next generation of the Empire's martial arts will be safe."

"That's a little too much to expect. Kamui-kun is still young. It's pathetic to be carried that way that year."

"I think so, too. But now. You can't deny it from my mouth. [M] The Empire is made of martial arts. This is the pride of the Empire since its founding."

"Right. So, what's the rating around?

"Kamui-kun..."

"It's not, it's the two of us."

"It's almost five minutes so far. The northern and southern Uncle families have not made their support clear. I don't think he's involved in the fight. The Knights are Sophia, and the Mages are Therays."

"That's two things. And the other nobles?

"Rather than five minutes, I can't decide on my attitude. If you ask me at this point, I wonder if Sophia will prevail."

"Oh, when?

"Looks like Crowe's working on it."

"Even that kid?

For the Empress, it is surprising that Claudia is aggressive in her inheritance struggle. Still a child. That's the kind of consciousness I have.

"Yes, but pathetic for a hard-working crow, but the other nobles are still going to rock as much as they want."

"Well, right. Anyone wants to ride a winning horse."

"That sort of thing."

"When that happens, how do you decide?

"It's like Kamui-kun holding that key."

"Hey, are you going to let Kamui carry you that far?

"No, this is what he wants."

"In person? I wonder what that means.

"After the confrontation, I was just curious and made him do a little research. Well, that's brilliant. Kamui-kun is trying to wrap up the offspring of the border lord. Looks like quite a few kids actually admire him."

"Taken together, what are you going to do?

"Involving the Frontier in the Crown Prince's Challenge"

"What?"

Kamui's thoughts are unimaginable in the Empress, who was originally a grand nobleman's maiden called the Western House of Berths. Unfortunately for Kamui, prejudice to the border also existed with the Empress.

"It's not a bad thing. From now on, the treatment of the border areas must be changed. Even if we treat the border forever, the disturbance will not heal. They also need to have a sense of being part of the Empire."

"You think it's a good start, don't you?

"Yes, and ignoring the voices of the border here, I will not gain the trust of the border lords. I'm going to draw some of their intentions."

"Is Kamui-kun reading that much?

"Maybe. But I don't think it's been since the beginning. At first, it felt like I was thinking of someone hostile to the Empire. You don't have to go to hostilities to show your strength and force the Empire to change its mind."

"... you scare me. You were thinking that much that year."

"That's all. The situation on the border, especially in Northende, is tough."

"Right. I don't even know where Northende is."

"It's tough land. But in my opinion, it's also a land of miracles."

"Miracle land?

"There is no other place in this world where a multiracial race lives uncontested. Not to mention a small number."

"There are elves too, aren't there?

"Yes. Only the Dwarves are not here"

"You can coexist with different races."

"It can't be anywhere. land no one wants to live in, so we can also say that it is forgiven"

"And there's no church?

"I guess that's the best"

So much so that it can be said that it is the Church that is fuelling people's prejudice against other races, that the Church's idea of heterogeneous exclusion is intense. For many rulers, they are in the way of ruining things in vain.

"Do you think I can protect you? them from the church."

"We have to protect it. Otherwise, those who have sacrificed themselves in the battle against the Demon King will not be rewarded. And the demons the Empire killed."

"I was surprised the first time I heard that. When I found out it was a war between His Majesty the Emperor and the Demon King."

"With the smallest sacrifice, leave a place for the Demons to live. You can't say it's a minimal sacrifice. What I lost is huge."

"All you knew was His late Majesty and the Demon King, right?

"No, I also know Viscount Kreutz. Your Majesty's life is at stake. Besides, there's a good chance that the Demons have been entrusted with it."

The truth about the war between the Empire and the Demon Nation. That was the result of a deal that risked the survival of the Demons. The Church fought the battle by choosing the brave. It was a retreating demon tribe, but the Church couldn't have given it up either.

After being attacked many times, the demonic tribe, originally small in number, will eventually cease to be able to leave as many species as it can, and will perish. That's what I thought. The Demon King put up one or eight bets.

I took a deal with the former emperor. In exchange for the life of the leader who was the Lord, admit that the Demons will live in Northende.

The Empire is the oldest country in the world in its existence. Ancient truths about the origins of the people: mixed blood with the devil tribe had been passed on as secrets to generations of emperors. Hegemony destroys the Demons, even if they hold it, by denying their species.

His predecessor, who was intelligent, thought so and responded to his deal with the Demon King. Without giving the Church a gap in its involvement, it sent out an army and, after fighting quite seriously, took over the Demon King and some demon generals. As promised to the Demon King.

And promptly annexed Nortoende to the Empire to eliminate the Church's involvement.

It's the empire, the most powerful country, that's what we've done. It can be said that the Demon King's choice was right.

Only the Emperor and the Empress in the Empire and Viscount Kreutz, who directly entrusted Northende with this fact, are aware of it.

"You don't know Kamui-kun, do you?

"I don't think Viscount Kreutz is against your father's life."

"If you knew, did you make another different move?

"What do you think? My father had a hard time with the border. Besides, we couldn't treat Nort Ende in front of the church. There was no sign that the situation would get better. Even if you knew, didn't you still want to do something about the border?

"It's not about the Demons, it's about the border."

"Yes. Either way, the Demons are behind us."

"Later?"

"The Empire is a great power, but we can't completely rule out the influence of the Church. The Empire must be stronger if it is to be able to do so"

"Stronger?

"Enough to unite this world. With the emperor in absolute authority."

"You need the power of the Church, of nobility, not to deny it, just to make it obey?

"Yes."

"And you are the present emperor."

The person in charge of the role.

"Don't tell me. I know best that I don't have that power."

"You're in trouble."

"You're in trouble. Weaken the power of the nobility within the Empire and stabilize the border. On top of that, put other countries under control. If you don't obey, even with force."

"You will be the champion of this world. I'm sorry. I can't imagine."

"Neither do I. Besides, Father didn't think he could do it in a generation. His father weakens the nobility in his life to regain the power of the royal family. Afterwards, I strive to comfort the border and stabilize the whole empire."

"And continental domination in the next generation?

"Yes. But..."

This is the future map of this continent, of the Empire as conceived by our predecessors. The current emperor is trying to move things forward, following the will of his predecessors and towards this future diagram, but it has not done well.

"But right?

"My father died from the beginning. Without the glory of my father, I must win a power battle with the nobles."

"What happens if you fail?

"By the nobles, I am dragged down from the throne of the emperor, and the next emperor becomes a puppet of the nobility. I wanted to move on with my father's life to keep him from doing so."

"What's the difference?

"If I fail, my father will make me obsolete. And your father will choose to replace me. Don't let nobility get involved in the inheritance struggle."

But there are nobles in your next generation's inheritance dispute.

"So we need Kamui-kun to do his best. His behavior is troubling, but if it goes well, things could go one by one. Reduce the influence of aristocracy by shifting the decision maker of inheritance disputes to the support of the border. At the same time, gather the trust of the border. Actively recruit people from the border."

"You. So you're not the one who lets Kamui-kun carry the heavy load?

"Yes, you will."

"I disagree. If that happens, Kamui will make a lot of enemies."

"I know that."

"What if?

"But I can't think of any other way. As it is, the influence of the aristocracy only grows."

"But..."

"I'm going to give you as much support as I can. I'm not going to stand out."

"Of course you do."

"Thanks to you, I got organized. It is Sofia that Kamui-kun supports. If Kamui-kun keeps up the border, the crown prince will inevitably belong to Sofia."

"Right. But it's not soon, is it?

"Of course. We're still a few years away. The next generation of kids, they're just kids. We have to wait for them to grow."

"By then, you'll have to work harder for the rest of us."

"... tough."

◇ ◇ ◇

Speaking of Kamui, who was at the center of the topic by two of the apex of the Empire.

He was visiting the Royal Sophilia Princess's room in the same royal castle. When I was guided inside, a few unfamiliar faces were colluding with Empress Sophilia first.

I find Theresa's face in it, and Kamui's face is slightly distorted.

Theresa is a rarity that Kamui doesn't like. It's not like Kamui doesn't like it. For Kamui, Theresa is a man who comes hostile to himself. Kamui's response to such a human being is a basic exclusion, but he can't do it in front of Empress Sophilia against Theresa.

I'm just not convinced of the person I recognize as my enemy and my situation that I have to be present with.

"You were late. Don't just stand there, stay here."

Empress Sophilia called when she noticed that Kamui had come in.

"I'm coming back out"

But with that word in his mouth, Kamui tried to leave the room as it was.

"Chi, a little? What's the matter with you?

"No, I forgot you promised not to come to the royal castle. Now if you'll excuse me."

I put out my promise when I had sex with Theresa, and I thought about escaping, but naturally, Princess Sophilia can't possibly forgive me for that.

"That's not working. That's the deal, isn't it?

"Were you?

"Anyway, come. This is an order."

"... Yes"

I had no choice but to approach the Sophilia Empress, Kamui. Still with a slight resistance, he sat close to the entrance and picked the farthest seat for Theresa.

"So, what can I do for you?

"There's nothing I can do for you. I couldn't help but call you from here because I didn't show my face."

"I'm sorry about that. I'm a little busy."

"Busy, what are you doing?

"A little about a friend."

The friend Kamui is talking about is Dark. The ghetto, too, things moved fast unexpectedly. The Kamuis are very busy responding to that.

"Friend? Did something happen to Alto or Lutz?

"No, it's another friend"

"Was there anything else?

"Hey, isn't that rude? I originally grew up in the Imperial City. There are other people besides Alto and Lutz who can call themselves friends."

"Oh, you did. But I was wondering if it might be unusual for you to call me a friend."

"Well, yeah"

"Is that friend helping you with something, too?

"Help?"

"I thought you were doing something for me. Is it not?

Princess Sophilia also has a princess temperament around here. I think all of Kamui's actions are directed at me.

"Unfortunately. That friend has nothing to do with Sophilia."

"Oh, you are"

Princess Sophilia, ashamed of her mistakes, seems a little awkward.

"You. When Her Royal Highness Princess Sophilia is important, isn't it a bit of a problem to prioritize personal matters?

There was a man coming out of the side to see how Empress Sophilia was doing like that. For Kamui, it's the first face I've ever seen.

"... that was rude"

Kamui, who felt the same smell as Theresa on the man with the words alone, avoided continuing the conversation any further by apologizing immediately.

"You just have to understand. Now is the time for us to work hard for Her Royal Highness Princess Sophilia. Don't forget that."

"Yes."

"That's a good story already. Kamui-kun will also have Kamui-kun circumstances. I don't care about that."

Empress Sophilia, who felt disturbed by Kamui's attitude, tries to finish the story. But these words alone could not block a man's mouth.

"Her Royal Highness Princess Sophilia is kind to Her Royal Highness. But sometimes I wonder if it's tough."

"That's enough. Stop talking about it."

There is frustration in the face of Princess Sophilia at the opponent who cannot make sense without being clear.

"If Her Royal Highness Princess Sophilia says so."

But even a man doesn't seem to know that he's been reprimanded. Seeing how it went, Kamui wondered why such a man was on this occasion, but if he put it in his mouth, he also decided to keep it in his mind, thinking that an extra interaction would begin.

"Let's get to work."

"Yes."

"I wanted to talk to you about my immediate actions. What exactly do you think we should do now?

"I want to talk to you about it first."

"... well, talk to me"

"Dear Sophilia's faction is still far from overwhelming its opponents," he said.

"Right."

"The North-South Uncle family will probably never make the flag clear until the end. Therefore, there is no need to work on both houses."

"Yes."

"I don't think it's easy to turn the other Wizards around. Assuming the Mages, about this one, now the Knights just move on to their opponents. Are you sure you want to go this far?

"Yeah, I already know that."

"That's the real deal from here. First of all, the royal family, your sisters for Her Royal Highness Princess Sophilia. Let's gather their support for Her Royal Highness Princess Sophilia."

"How?

"That's at the best of Master Claudia. Already Lady Claudia has finished persuading the Second Prince. At this rate, you will persuade the rest of us to support Her Royal Highness Princess Sophilia."

"When? Did you say you would support me?

The matter of the second prince was not yet in the ears of Princess Sophilia. I knew I got off the inheritance struggle, but I didn't think I would actively turn to either side of the support, so this story surprised Princess Sophilia a lot.

"Yeah. I got your word."

Empress Claudia is a little proud to be able to surprise Empress Sophilia.

"How the hell?

"Is that a deal? I said if you give me your support, I'll have a lot of status."

"Crowe's the deal?

"Yes."

"Surprise. I didn't think Crowe was up to that."

"I just wanted to give you some advice on that. Well, it was Claudia's help that drove me to persuasion, so it wasn't a big deal what I did."

"Yes."

"As for the royal family, we will continue at the same pace. And the crux is noble support."

"Does that promise status, too?

"It's more of a territory than a status. If you win an inheritance battle, you give the aristocratic territory on the losing side. So I'm sure we can muster support."

"Right. But the question is, who's on your side, who's on your side?"

"I'll take care of that, me and my people. Work with your connections with your eyes full. You'll soon overwhelm them."

"You're so confident."

"Yes. Is this more personable than the dedication of Master Claudia, too? Many noble children gather in Claudia-like factions at the College. We will widen that circle to strengthen our work on our parents' homes. I think this is a good idea in there."

What this man said is exactly what Kamui is doing to his brothers on the border. This is something that Princess Claudia imitated knowing what Kamui was doing.

This man doesn't know that and is proud to speak in front of Kamui. Exactly, the Empress Claudia does too.

Naturally, Princess Sophilia knows about it.

"... well, that's the exact way to do it"

"This will determine a lot of people. After that, we will await Your Majesty's leave."

"Kamui, what do you think?

As for the man who was doing so well, Princess Sophilia, anxious that Kamui would say nothing, asked Kamui for her opinion.

"Isn't that good?"

"What?"

Empress Sophilia was surprised that Kamui spoke the word of affirmation lightly. The Empress Claudia next door also looks slightly uneasy. Neither does Empress Claudia expect things to carry that well.

But I also thought Kamui would point out the deficiencies.

"I think it's good. I think that's where the immediate movement is."

"Oh, yeah."

"Now, is that all we're talking about for the moment?

"Anything else?

"No, that's all I got for today."

"So that's the end of today's meeting. Now, if you'll excuse me. There are only a few left to stay in the Imperial capital. Sometimes we sort things out before then."

"... yes. With that said, how long will you be in the Imperial Capital?

"Once you're done organizing your neighborhood, you'll be back in your territory soon."

"What? But I haven't graduated yet"

"I didn't come to the college to graduate. I learned what I would learn in college. There's no use for the college itself anymore."

This is true. All Kamui has left to do in the Imperial Capital is talk about Dark and Otto. Borderline Lords' aggregation of opinions is no longer something to do as a student from here on out. In that sense, Kamui wants to return to the territory immediately, if there is no such thing as the two of them.

"Yes.... then you really don't have time"

"Right."

"Do you still have time? If that's the case, I'd like to talk a little bit."

"Now?

Instead, Kamui turns his gaze around. The Imperial Sophilia knew immediately what that meant.

"Then we're done discussing this. You can leave Kamui and go back."

"Oh, how could Her Royal Highness Princess Claudia stay? Thank you for your help at the college. I'd like to talk a little bit about that."

"And Klau?

"Yes."

"Then stay, too, Klau"

"Ah, yes."

"Is that it? What about me?

"Theresa, stay back."

"Yeah? 'Cause I'm in college, too."

I'm not taking care of you, I can't say I'm close to you by mistake. So for some reason, Theresa can make this statement.

"Back off!

And that would irritate Princess Sophilia.

"Eh, yes"

Once again, Princess Sophilia turned to Kamui when she saw the two of them exiting the room.

"So what? Tell me the truth."

"Yes, I'd like to ask you something."

"What could it be?

"What do you two want to do and ask for the throne? Depending on your response, I will return the loyalty I have entrusted to Sophilia."

Kamui asks the two of us with a serious eye sometime. Immediately after the Kamui inquiry, there were two people who could not open their mouths.