Maou No Utsuwa

A month has passed since Kamui and the others left the Imperial capital.

In the conference room in the castle were gathered facades called the so-called Royalists. Since the rivalry against the kingdom, Empress Sophilia has made a grand declaration to rise to the dispute over inheritance rights and has not hidden any activity for this purpose.

Right now in the conference room are Princess Sophilia and Deefleet, Oscar. And a few of the surroundings, including Princess Claudia and Theresa.

While Oscar's father, the Knights of the Kingdom, made his support clear, he would not participate in these meetings. Sometimes the movement on the part of Prince Therese has not become so active, and the idea is still that it is not at the stage of adult exit.

I am deciding that, but it is the truth that I do not want to make inheritance disputes intense. I support Princess Sophilia as head of the organization, but as head of the Knights personally, the loyalty directed at whoever becomes the Crown Prince remains unchanged.

Even for the Sophilian imperialists, we're not getting together to work out some kind of plot. Confirmation of the current situation, it remains to that extent.

Well, today's topic is just a public discourse.

"Where is it now?

"Are those the Kamuis? Right. If things were going normally, it would be time to plug into the Eastern Uncle Territory."

"You don't think the Kamuis will follow a normal itinerary, do you?

Empress Sophilia understands what it means to preface that if Deefleet had gone out of her way to go normal.

"Yes, I mean, I have no idea where you are."

"Once we get to the territory, we're supposed to be contacted, so we'll have to be patient until then."

"Six months ahead of us."

"... I knew I should have gone out and dropped you off?

I haven't heard from Kamui for six months. This is all the Princess Sophilia is anxious about.

"No, that's just it. If Her Royal Highness Princess Sophilia were to drop you off, there would be another fuss."

"I can't believe it's Her Royal Highness. Dee's acting like someone else."

Empress Sophilia is slightly mistaken as to what Kamui meant by deepening her relationship with Deefleet.

"You have to keep the kejime on. We're officially still ahead of us, even though the engagement was revealed."

"Well, could you at least put it in a slightly more shattered tone? I don't mind just these places."

"... ok. It doesn't change that much, but I will."

"But I wanted to see it. The other two, Kamui's minister showed up, didn't he?

"Yeah, yeah."

Empress Sophilia thinks that Kamui's minister is the one who serves himself as he is. I know that, Deefleet, it gets a little stuck in the reply.

Knowing Alto and Lutz, Deefleet had a different idea than the Sophilian Empress.

"What kind of two were you?

"It's hard to explain. The girl is a little out of tune, or innocent? Well, I'm pretty sure he missed Kamui."

Remembering how Maria was, I accidentally have a grin on Deefleet's face.

"Yes. And the other one?

"... it felt like I might be a little bit obsessed. You don't see us at all."

And Deefleet's face, which talks about Ignaerts, is a hard look, unlike Maria's.

"Oh, really? You have such a subordinate in Kamui."

"... No, it felt like a fellow Kamui. Now that I think about it, all the Kamuis are like that in the beginning. I don't think I'm the only one who thinks so."

That being said, Deefleet turned his gaze to Empress Claudia.

"I'm acting normal, but I have no idea what I'm thinking. Was I a little scared?

"Right. Neither do I."

Deefreet also agrees with Crowdia's sentiments.

"Oh, what do you say you're afraid to even Dee?

"Yeah. You're scared you can't see the bottom. I still feel that."

"Hey, what's going on? If Dee says that, Kraw's gonna have another weird idea."

Mouth the feeling that it should be close to Kamui so even Deefleet is scared. Princess Sophilia has been surprised.

"Weird?

Kraw says Kamui can't be trusted.

"It is...... Really?

"Because... It's kind of like there's a wall, and I can't see the truth at all."

This is not just against the Princess Claudia. However, how you feel about it varies from person to person.

"Isn't that the wall where Her Royal Highness Princess Claudia was built?

Deefleet has nothing to worry about, even if he feels the presence of walls. Somehow, I was aggressively dealing with Kamui wondering if I could go beyond that.

Unlike the Empress Claudia, who felt the wall in Kamui and was unhappy with it and built the wall herself.

"That's not true. Besides, there's something about Hildegand. I get along with Hildegand, saying he's on my sister's side. Even on the last day. The last person I was talking to was not two of Hildegand's men."

"It just so happens."

"That's not true. I've been seeing Hildegand ever since."

…………

Deefreet also knows that Kamui and Hildegand had promised to meet. Not only Deefleet, but everything that was on his side to drop him off. The insensitivity of Princess Claudia, who dares to bring it up on this occasion, was irritating.

"Kamui went into Uncle Oriental's shop. I was alone, but I'm sure he was meeting me inside."

"... No way, did you follow?

"Ah."

Feeling Deefleet's gaze getting tougher as soon as possible, Empress Claudia realizes she has lost her word.

"Uh... it's not me"

"So who?

"It's..."

Ahead of the sight of Empress Claudia asking for help was one of the boys students around her.

"Is that you?

Deefleet's gaze shifts to the boy student. It's a tougher gaze than it was directed at Empress Claudia.

"Yes, sir"

"Why did you do that? No, I guess Kamui didn't notice more than that, huh?

"I don't think they've noticed"

"Are you sure?

"It's..."

"Don't blame him so much. He's been looking for some suspicions about Kamui, hasn't he? I can give you a compliment."

She was an empress Claudia who rushed into following, but Deefleet couldn't possibly be convinced with these words. Instead, I was supposed to point the person in the stuffing at me.

"Find that out, what do you do?

"We can prevent Kamui from betraying us."

"How?

"How? It's settled. Ask Kamui to confess."

Empress Claudia speaks of Kamui's betrayal as a fact. But I don't know what that means.

"So? You're betraying me, so I don't admit you're on my side. Are you telling me to go under His Royal Highness the Prince of Hildegand?

"It's..."

Princess Claudia gets stuck with the answer.

"With all due respect, Her Royal Highness Princess Claudia doesn't understand Kamui. It doesn't matter if you can trust me or not."

"What?"

"You don't even have to turn to the enemy."

"... what are you talking about?

Princess Claudia can't understand the meaning of Deefleet's words. If I could, I wouldn't be pursuing Kamui's betrayal or anything.

"You sound a little too toned. Well, let's be honest."

"Honesty?

"It's not a little scary. My name is Kamui, and I found them horrible."

"" "Huh?

"Chi, hey, what do you mean?

From the mouth of Deefleet, when she heard words condemning Kamui, Empress Sophilia also hesitated.

"It means exactly what you say. I felt that when I dropped it off. That's when I saw them all together. I thought the distance to the Kamuis was pretty close, but that was my mistake."

"... why did you think that?

Princess Sophilia was not on the spot. It's hard to understand just how Deefleet feels when you hear him in words.

"I don't think you'll know until you actually see it. Both Lutz and Alto tabulated an indescribable atmosphere that I had never felt before as soon as two people appeared: Ignaz and Maria. I can't explain it with my mouth. It's something unique between them."

"Isn't that familiarity as childhood taming?

"Perhaps so. But I can't get into them. That's what I thought. It feels like they've been reminded of the meaning of the word" companion. "

"... you say we can't be one of them?

"Yes, I think so."

"Then you better stay away from Kamui."

Empress Claudia comes in here with her mouth pinched again. Empress Claudia's aversion to Kamui has come to nothing.

"Can Her Royal Highness Princess Claudia do that? I can't even be afraid of that. If they let go, they don't know what to do. That's what I feel scared of."

"Hey, aren't you exaggerating? Sure, they're strong, but it's as a student, and there's five of them."

And in a way that is in tune with Empress Claudia, Theresa also speaks out. Many of Empress Claudia's objections to Kamui come from information from Theresa.

"I hope so."

"You got something?

"... you can't talk."

"If you don't tell me, I won't know"

Theresa won't back down if she finds out there's something she can't do with her mouth.

"Sometimes I can't tell you"

"Then I don't know."

"You don't have to understand."

"Oh no..."

Deefleet doesn't even try to respond if he insists.

"Dee, is that something I can't even tell you?

I was in a hurry even to Princess Sophilia by a deaf fleet that I didn't try to put into words so hard, I pinched my mouth.

"... will be disrespectful"

Still, Deefleet refused to put it into words.

"I don't mind. I hear it as a story just for this occasion. Say what Dee thinks."

…………

"Talk."

Deefleet's feelings were not conveyed to Empress Sophilia. Even though it's obvious it's something I don't want you to hear.

"Even just five"

"Even five?

…………

"Dee!"

"Ok......"

With all due respect, Deefleet didn't keep going straight away. Once you cut the words, exhale gently, and then make sure you're ready, you finally open your mouth.

"That, just five, made this empire happy. That's what came to my mind when I saw them five."

"" "Become?

At the same time, a voice of surprise is raised.

It is unacceptable in the Empire to compare someone to the original ancestors and the four heroes, to the five who are turning them into legends. That's what Uncle Fang's Deefleet said. It's natural to be surprised around.

"... you say they are comparable to their original ancestors and four heroes?

"You mean comparable... It's just that when I saw their backs leaving, with fear, I felt like an admirer."

"... yes. You were there, weren't you?

I still don't come to the Princess Sophilia, who wasn't on the spot. I also decided to ask Empress Claudia for her opinion.

"I, nothing."

"Theresa?"

"Me, too, that far. Well, I thought you were kind of into it."

Empress Claudia and Therese felt almost nothing. After that, there's only one left.

"... Oscar?

…………

"Oscar?"

"... I agree"

Oscar said the word with a little hesitation.

"Which way? Dee or Klau?

"... it's Deefleet"

"You are, too."

Whether or not you can build your opponent's strength, that's the difference. Knowing that the two men of strength felt the same, Empress Sophilia decided to believe in the two senses

"More importantly, I know someone who could fit in those five."

"Oscar! Don't say that!

"Dee, shut up!

"But..."

Sometimes it's better to stay unknown. That's what Empress Sophilia doesn't know. I think I need to know everything.

"Who could that be?

"Hildegand Ezenberg, the only student in the College who seems to have been truly recognized by Kamui"

"What?

"A fool..."

Deefleet groans abominably.

Oscar knows that if you name Hildegand here, your suspicion of Kamui will spread to Empress Sophilia.

"When it came to admitting it, girls like Maria also admitted it. Kamui's wife, she said she deserved to stand next to her."

…………

Oscar's words to further the chase. Princess Sophilia has completely lost her word.

"Her Royal Highness Princess Sophilia. That's why Kamui will not fall back on His Royal Highness."

Deefleet is now in the follow. Even if I don't like it, I have to do this. There is no one else.

"... why would you think that?

"If you're going to go back to sleep, you're doing it all the time"

"But I don't know where to go."

"Even so, what can we do?

"... you know what?"

There is no hitter. This was immediately found out by Empress Sophilia as well.

"Yes. Kamui has returned to the territory. There is nothing we can do against Kamui, who is far away. It just reminds me of the power of Kamui, the power of Her Royal Highness Princess Sophilia."

"Such an idiot!? The other person is just a Viscount! Why, this way, you have to be so shy!?

And Theresa pinches the extra mouth again. Now Deefleet is dead.

"So that crushes the Viscount Territory. Kill them all without one. Otherwise, it's gonna be a big deal."

"Killing everyone..., don't exaggerate like that"

To Deefleet's radical words, Theresa's momentum squished in an instant.

"That's why you say you don't understand. Do you think Kamui can decide on the importance of being involved in a battle for the throne, even though it was decided how much later to inherit?

"It's..."

"This case is about my decision as Viscount Kreutz. And you know what Viscount Kreutz is like, don't you?

"Is it about a peripheral territory?

This nasty answer made Deefleet less comfortable suppressing his emotions.

"It's the land where the demons live! I don't even know how long you're here! But attacking the Viscounts of Kreutz means fighting the Demons! Think about what that means!

"... but there's no demon king."

"You really don't know anything, do you? That's good to know... That's enough. You can do it yourself."

"What, no"

The fact that my thoughts were not conveyed at all made Deefleet completely angry. It is not something that is rarely found in a warm deefried.

The anxiety that Kamui has left the Imperial Capital, and the pressure that he has to take its place, is irritating Deefleet all the time.

"You know."

Empress Sophilia opens her mouth instead of Deefleet, who has shut up.

"Yes, sir"

"Didn't the last battle bring down the Demon King? The truth is, the Demon King was the only one who could defeat him."

"Kind of makes sense"

"Every Demon is much stronger than any of us. Fighting wasn't easy, even though we won by numbers. So, by killing the necessary demon king, he took away his willingness to fight from the demons. That's how I ended the fight."

This is also different from the truth, but only the first emperors and the present emperors, and the former Viscounts of Kreutz, know that. This is how it is conveyed to the powerful to deceive the existence of intimacy.

"... I know that, but why, I can't believe I killed everyone"

"If they were to take the only land left to live in, how would the Demons get out? If we destroy the Viscount Kreutz family, which was our own asylum, how will the Demons come out? What do you think would happen to the Empire if it came to the Empire ready to be wiped out by the Demons?

"You can't lose."

"Yes, of course. But there will be a lot of damage. If they put it in the kingdom, the empire will be in trouble."

"Kingdom..."

"Okay? Viscount Kreutz is a very dangerous place on the border. That's why the late grandfather left it to the trusted former Viscount. And Kamui appeared as its successor. You can say this is a shame, too. If anything had happened to the former Viscount, what would have happened to the land would have been a secret headache for the Empire."

"Why is it so important that Kamui showed up?

Here comes the Princess Claudia into the conversation. Princess Claudia's desire for information, in a way, is stronger than Princess Sophilia's.

"To rule over there, you must first be recognized by the Demons. If you're this lord, you've got to make him think big."

"Was Kamui admitted?

"I hear the former Viscount is loyal to his grandfather. There's no way I'm leaving the territory entrusted to my grandfather to the naughty."

"I mean, Kamui is"

"It means that the demons who live in Viscount Kreutz have already recognized Kamui as their lord. The Demons decided to obey Kamui, who had just grown up. You know what that means, don't you?

…………

If you ask me this way, I can't say I don't understand.

"Much more than Klau thinks, Kamui is an influential figure for the Empire. For that matter, I'll admit it's dangerous. That's why we shouldn't be enemies. To put it to the polar theory, you can follow your brother. Enough to flip an anti-flag on the Empire."

"Sister?

Unfortunately, the words of Princess Sophilia have not reached Princess Claudia.

Empress Sophilia has the feeling that she will hold the throne only for the sake of the Empire. But the thought of Empress Claudia remains that she can take her beloved sister to the throne anyway. I don't have the vision to look at the interests of the whole empire.

Now that Deefleet has not yet become the central figure, the imperial party that lost Kamui has a subtle crack in it.

◇ ◇ ◇

On the other hand, the rumor is Kamui.

"Ha, help me!

"Yes, all life!

In front of a dozen frightened and crawling bandits, he surrendered his sword to the ground and stood benevolently.

"Hmm? I wouldn't kill you if you weren't so frightened. Don't worry about that."

"... really?

When I heard what Kamui said, the bandits have looked terrified.

"However, I have one promise to make."

"Hey, what is it?

"Silver cross on black ground. Swear this flagged caravan will never strike."

"Eh?

The bandit could not immediately understand what Kamui was saying.

"Nothing. It doesn't matter to me if you guys keep bandits going. But I can't allow you to imitate what you're doing to me. Like this one."

"Shh, excuse me!

A bunch of bandits who have attacked a line of Kamuis on their way to the territory.

It seems that the purpose of the Elf's dee-light, which was sitting next to Otto, who was looking at the horse, was to attack the Kamuis, who were not carrying a large amount of luggage.

Funny, it was good to show up in front of the Kamuis, and if their lives were spared, leave that elf, and so forth, to the point where they threw up the dialogue of the ordinances, but the magic of Maria, which was released without time, followed by the swords of the Kamuis, was quickly subdued.

On top of that, Ajito forced me to guide him, and the remaining bandits were beaten down, and this is the situation.

What would have been happy for them would have been that the Kamuis had decided in advance what to do when they were attacked by bandits. Otherwise, it could have been a killer.

"If I'm gonna keep this promise, I'm gonna leave like this"

"Of course, I'll protect you!

"If I find out later that I didn't keep my word, I'll kill them all. Wherever you run, I'll find you and kill you."

"Hih!"

"You got it."

"Yes!

There's no way I can tell the bandits, such as I don't like it in this situation.

"Kamui! Isn't that a little pathetic?

Alto called from behind.

"Poor thing?"

"Because how easy it is to build a flag. If you put that on, you won't get attacked, there's definitely someone out there who's gonna imitate you."

"Right. If you do, these guys won't have anyone to attack."

"That sort of thing. We need another idea."

"That's ingenious... I can't think of anything. By the way, do you plan on stopping the bandits?

"No, there's nothing else going on."

The tone of nature and banditry also turned into something familiar to the Kamuis who make statements acknowledging their own businesses. Maybe that's what I thought of my colleagues.

"Right. Well, I guess we'll have to decide on a signal other than the flag."

"Um, what's the signal?

"Think about that from now on. Anything good?

"How do you do the euphemisms?

The bandit told Kamui what he had in mind.

"You can't do that. If they find out you're missing out on the word interaction, they'll assume this one's one of the bandits, right?

"Oh, that's what I'm gonna do."

"... just the flag for now"

"Huh?

I'm trying to get Kamui done in the way she told me not to do it earlier. That's a problem for bandits.

"Making business bigger is a story ahead. I don't come and go so many times. If there's a problem, you just have to decide then."

"Well, your faces are easy to remember."

"Even if you're the only ones who remember."

These are not the only bandits. Not enough to ensure safety on the road.

"Can't you do that?

"Oh. Actually, I need another favor"

"Hey, what are you gonna do?

Asked for a favor, the bandits are showing a somewhat alarming color.

"Tell your neighboring colleagues the same thing. Don't touch the silver cross flag on the black ground."

"It's good and easy..."

A bandit who has given his consent to Kamui's request, but the end of the phrase is cloudy.

"You have a problem?

"You can't get along well with all your peers. Some of them don't listen."

"I'll take care of that over here. So tell me where their Azito is."

"... what are we going to do about it?

The bandits are concerned about what to do. Asked where Ajito is, I have a general expectation.

"I'll kill them all."

"Shh?!

"Not even. Show it to me, so I guess I'll let a few live?

"Su, a few of us will do it"

"Yes. All right, then tell me where. You'll tell me, won't you?

"Yes, of course."

Anyway, in the present situation, the bandits have no choice but to be Kamui's. I have honestly taught some bandit Ajitos.

"Is this what it is... Mito."

"Ha."

"Huh?"

The bandits are surprised by the girl who suddenly appears behind Kamui. Nobody's ever been here before. Without worrying about the surprises of such bandits, Kamui gives instructions to Mito.

"Do you know what you're gonna do?

"Ahead, you're going to explore how Ajito is doing, right?

"Yes, then, please immediately"

"Ha."

And then again, it disappears in a flash from front of you. Actually, I don't need to go this far, but Mito, who was allowed to serve Kamui, is happy and tenacious in wanting to be intermittent anyway.

"Well, shall we go after him, then? I want to clean it up."

"Um?"

"What?"

"What if something to imitate comes up and you're in trouble?

With no one to attack, the bandits have trouble living.

"... bad, I forgot. Only then shall we use the euphemism. You just have to make sure that way before you talk to me. I'll think of something other than a flag in advance."

"What's that euphemism?

"Right.... I need to talk to the Demon King. In contrast, the Demon King is busy now. How about this?

"No, what's a demon king?

What a strange euphemism.

"I'm going to make it a word I would never normally use."

"Sure, I will. Ok. Easy to remember."

"Okay, now it's time. I hope I don't see you again, okay?

I don't think so.

In my heart, I think. That's what I said when I couldn't help but hurt Kamui's mood, but it was an extra care.

"You're an idiot. See you next time, that means you guys are gonna die, right?

"... ah"

"Bye."

After that, Kamui returns to everyone without worrying about the bandits. The faces that greet it. Otto and Deelight's face was a little tense.

"All right, if we get rid of those guys who don't listen to us later, we'll be safe around here."

"I can't say it's absolute."

"I know that. Still, it's definitely going to be a lot better. Okay, we're going after Mito."

"Hey, that's the first bandit exorcism in a long time. Now you can kill me, right?

Noisy words not normally heard from Rutz's mouth are uttered.

"Oh. But leave a few who seem weak. They have to spread the word when they get their hands on the Silver Cross."

"I know. Come on, let's go."

"Oh."

Other faces follow Lutz as he moves forward with joy. It remains faceless as opposed to Lutz. But it also makes me feel somewhat afraid.

"... what's wrong?

Kamui, who felt the Otto's emotions, called out worryingly.

"Yes, no. Hey, it feels like everybody's scared."

"Oh, I guess it's a little killer. You left the Imperial capital and lost your mind."

"Are you telling me you lost your mind?

Out of my mind, I don't know how it can be a mess.

"In the Imperial Capital, it was necessary to wear cats. And then you're free, and what you're holding back is on the table."

"Yes. I mean, you're vegan now."

This irresistible and noisy atmosphere is what the Kamui truthfully look like. It means he played a good boy in college.

"Maybe you don't like being with me anymore?

"No, because when I was in the Imperial Capital, I still am."

"Hmm?"

"It's not for us. What are you doing this all the way around? Don't let the bandits attack us while we're in business."

Meaning of purposefully trying to carry out bandit exorcisms. Otto understood this correctly.

"As, well."

"Even if the atmosphere changes slightly, it doesn't change how you feel about taking care of your people. I'm glad to hear that feeling. Thanks."

"... Otto, that's not what I'm talking about."

I made a joke, but in fact Kamui looked illuminated and walked away from the shithole and otto. As Kamui leaves, Deelight, who was next door, opens his mouth.

"Hey, they are."

"You're scared. Unlike when I was in college, I felt like it was amazing."

"Are you okay? Follow me."

"I'm fine. That's right... they're wolves, I guess, to parable. Fierce and cunning, but with a strong sense of companionship. I don't condone enemies, but I'm kind to my people."

Taste it, Otto mouthed the same thing that Therese reputed Kamui.

"Are we buddies?

"I want to be. I'm just still being sheltered now, but someday."

"So you're going to be a wolf too?

"... that's not a pattern. But I have my fight. There's a battle they can't fight. I want them to get stronger and someday recognize me as one of them."

This is Otto's readiness. It's an important goal for Otto, along with fulfilling his dreams.

"Yeah. That's not good. You look like a good man now."

"... Mr. Deelight, that's not what I'm talking about."

"Imitate? You idiot, let's go now. They'll put you down."

"Oh, yeah."

Otto has no suspicions about Kamui like the Sophilia princesses. I trust the Kamuis and entrust them with everything, and I just want to be heartfelt by their people.

That's just it. But that's all I need.