Maou No Utsuwa

Kingdom invasion. That was stunning information for anyone but those who knew the facts. Although the Kingdom's ambition for the Empire is a well-known fact, it was thought that there could be no full-scale invasion at this stage.

But the Empire's reaction to it was quick. When he promptly planned a march for the Imperial Army, he quickly ended the formation of the army, the procurement of supplies, and sent the army to the East.

That's natural. The Chancellor and the Knights Commander were preparing for the information before it became public.

Only a very limited number of people know that the crusade of the Church for the Nort End and the invasion of the kingdom are dummies to support it. Well, only the four people who met it know that the imperial side intends to deceive the Church.

The face of the Sophilian princess is one who knows nothing.

Ever since I got the information about the invasion of the kingdom, I've even been collecting information, but the results have not improved. On this matter, the information had been completely blocked.

Kamui is involved. The emperors and the four of them had done nothing to explain themselves, considering the danger of being moved poorly and perceived by the Church.

"Don't you know the status of the invasion of the kingdom?

"Your father won't tell us anything at all about this case. You must not have entered the territory of the Empire yet. That's all I know."

"Any word from Kamui?

"I haven't heard anything since the first call that I got an order to deploy."

"Well, time to arrive on the ground, time for the decree to reach the royal capital. I don't know what else to do with it."

"Has the battle begun yet?

"That hasn't happened yet. Perhaps it has begun on the border."

"Right. I hope you're okay."

"That's unspeakable. Until the Imperial Army arrives, probably caged in a castle, but the inhabitants..."

"I hope you're getting away with it."

"Right."

Even if we try to get together, in the end, we can always only talk about this extent. But there's going to be a big change for them today.

To the sound of knocking on the door of the conference room, Kainel, who was nearby, takes his seat and heads to the entrance.

"Whoa, what about you?

"I need to talk to you right away. Can you let me in?

"There's no way you can let a political opponent's men in!

"Not if you're saying that! It's important!

Hearing that voice, Deefleet turns a blind eye to Empress Sophilia. I found out that Mathias was the one who visited.

"Cainel, I don't mind. Please come in."

"Yes, sir"

With Empress Sophilia's permission, Kainel can't stop any more. I opened the door wide and let Matthias inside.

"Matthias from Her Royal Highness Lady Hildegand. I wonder what's wrong?

I wanted to ask you something.

"What could it be?

"Kamui, no, have you heard anything from Viscount Kreutz?

"It's..."

"Matthias, why don't you explain your situation before you hear it? Why would you want to know that?

"Yes, I was. From the Oriental Uncle, there was a report to Her Royal Highness Lady Hildegand. The Knights of God are marching through the realm."

"The Knights of God?

"Yes."

"Do you know where you're going?

I don't even have to ask why the Knights of God move, etc., I know. Still, just in case, no, praying that his thoughts were a mistake, Deefleet asked Matthias.

"Based on the contents of the report, we determined that it was Northende."

"... I mean?

Deefleet's wish could not be fulfilled.

"I can only think of one purpose for the Knights of God to move. I think it's a march to crusade the Demons."

"There's no chance you've come in with the kingdom, is there?

"The Oriental House seems to have instructions to stay out of the way of the march of the Knights of God. Instead of being disturbed, we have also been reported to be supplying supplies."

"From the way you put it, it's not a report from Uncle Orient, is it?

"Yes, Uncle Oriental has not contacted Her Royal Highness Lady Hildegand about anything."

"That's amazing. Don't you trust your parents?"

"We talked about this situation. Any word from Viscount Kreutz about that?

"I don't..."

"Are you saying you're in a battle with the kingdom?

"Yes."

"Okay. Thanks for the info."

"Wait a minute!

Deefleet rushes to call Matthias out of the room when he's done with it.

"What is it?

"Can you let me check some more details?

"I don't have time for this right now. If you would like to know more, please come to His Royal Highness Prince Therese later."

"Well, I'll come with you."

"Now His Royal Highness Prince Therese must be talking to His Majesty the Emperor"

"Well, I'll let Hildegand hear it."

Her Royal Highness Lady Hildegand is not on the go.

"Outing? At a time like this?

"Because this is the time. I'm sorry, I'm in a hurry, too."

"Things don't change in such a hurry, do they? Nort Ende is far away, isn't it?

"That's your idea. We're moving to do what we can now. Now if you'll excuse me."

Matthias turned his back and left the room, just saying he couldn't get along any more.

Deefleet is somewhat depressed by the way it looks, feeling different from ourselves. They were acting while they were having a meeting that just didn't make sense.

"I'm going to your father's too."

"Oh, me too"

Empress Sophilia and Empress Claudia took their seats in a panic to go under the Emperor.

"It's good to go to His Majesty the Emperor, but do you know what the situation is?

"The Knights of God are about to attack Nort Ende, aren't they?

"Later?

"... the Oriental House has acquiesced to that"

"It's not acquiescence, it's support. What's the reason?

"Reason? That's..."

"There are two possible possibilities. One was that Oriental uncle disturbed Kamui and drew the church in arbitrarily. The other, by the life of His Majesty the Emperor, is doing it, not at the discretion of the Oriental uncle"

"No!?

"It's unlikely that Eastern Uncle's arbitrariness will be unlimited. We can't just do it when it's broken."

"So you're saying your father's trying to discuss Northende?

"No, I couldn't defy the Church's push, but I think you're right"

"Still."

"This is the situation I understand. Ask His Majesty the Emperor."

"Right. I'm coming."

◇ ◇ ◇

Matthias left the castle and followed after Hildegand.

It was the alley on the back street that caught up. I may say I'm lucky because I'm walking down the back street I'm unfamiliar with and we met. Most importantly, the combination of Hildegand and large ranks is remarkable even from afar.

"So, how was the information from Kamui?

"Nothing seems to be reported about the Knights of Theology. Viscount Kreutz seems to be on his way to battlefield with the kingdom, perhaps not grasping the situation"

"Yes, I get it. Let's hurry anyway."

"Yes."

Two rushing after the leading Hildegand. They just have to stick around later than they know where they're going.

What a suspicious building it had arrived at, Hildegand had no hesitation whatsoever and opened the door and went inside.

For Hildegand, it's a place we've already visited.

What surprised me was the people who were inside.

"Miss Hildegand! Okay, hey. My lord Lady Hildegand!

Originally Hildegand, daughter of the Oriental House, but even more so now, wife of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. It is the royal identity. That's right. The Admiral can't be normal either. He is lowering his head so that he can snap to the floor. And those around them know the name of Hildegand. I'm equally out of my seat, kneeling on the floor.

"Admiral, you don't need to do that now. Face up."

"No, but"

"Then I can't talk to you. I came here to tell the Admiral something."

"... to Non?

A fearful face raised, General.

"Yes."

"What do you want to hear?

"Can't you get in touch with Kamui? There's something I need to tell you as soon as possible."

"What the hell is that?

"Now I can only say that there is imminent danger to Kamui"

"What?"

"Somehow, I want to tell you about this. The Admiral knows Kamui, and I wonder if he knows any handouts he doesn't know about."

"Unfortunately, Noon is in hiding. Otherwise, there is no handover other than the Imperial Capital."

"Don't you know who it is? It's about Kamui. I'm wondering if you have something like that for me. I also told the orphanage that I just didn't know anything about it in the kids."

"I guess that's right"

"Please! Anyone know how!? It's any way you want! If only we could get Kamui on the way to the battlefield with a transmission!

The Admiral's heart shakes at the desperate state of Hildegand. I am a general who cares about faith, but I feel manly not responding to this wish.

"... The Glades"

The general's little twinkle reached Hildegand's ear.

"What?"

"That's all Non can say. This is still quite a code violation. Give me a break any more."

Even as Hildegand turned his gaze, the Admiral remained that way. Keep it up, we're talking in a whisper.

"Oh, thank you"

"I don't want to thank you. There's no guarantee you'll get something if you go."

"Still. If it's possible"

"Right."

"Excuse me, sir."

Hildegand turns himself over and leaves the dining room. To my great surprise, no one in the dining room could stand up for a while.

What surprises me is that Matthias and Rank are the same. The only thing that hasn't swallowed up is that Hildegand is about to head to the Glades.

"Are you sure they're going?

"Of course it is. As the Admiral says, there must be something."

"But there's no guarantee"

"... right. But you can't do nothing."

"Has Hildegand ever been to the Glades?

"There isn't. Kamui said he couldn't show the ghetto."

"I mean, more than around here..."

Matthias and Rank, noblemen. I've never seen a back street before. If we both do, even this place right now feels quite squeamish, but more than that, I can't imagine at all.

"Not if you care about that. Come on, the ghetto should be right there. Let's hurry."

"Ha."

Proceeding through the pleasure streets of the back streets, there is a section surrounded by rivers that immediately flow through the city. That's the ghetto. Connecting the Glades with the Outside is one of the bridges on the river.

While slightly nervous, the Hildegands crossed the bridge and went into the Glades.

Surprisingly, at least the streets stretching straight from the bridge are beautifully maintained. The buildings lined up on both sides were no different from the outside, and some were as new as the buildings on the back street.

"You're neater than I thought,"

"Yes."

"But you don't have people"

"Right. Inside sight."

"Yes."

Signs of no charge I felt right after entering the Glades. We don't see any shadows in the street, but the three of us are aware that we are being watched from behind.

"Isn't it dangerous?

"We're not here to do any harm to the Glades. I just need to ask you something. I don't think there's a problem."

"Right."

Dare you, Hildegand and Matthias to have a conversation with enough voices to be heard around. I was hoping you could de-alert me, but there was no change in the signs from the shadows.

Still, it didn't seem like the attempt had failed at all, and the building door opened and one woman came out of it.

"Customer, it's only since night that this shop opens. Put it back out."

The Hildegands were supposed to have inspired me to talk to the residents, but I couldn't immediately respond to that voice. It was a beautiful woman with the same silver hair as Kamui who showed up, but her eyes were stained with crimson. For the Hildens, it was the first demon tribe to see.

"... aren't you a customer?

"Ah, yes."

"Yeah. You're not looking for a job, are you? I'm sure you could make a lot of money."

"Um?"

"I'm not here to hook you up, am I?"

"Chi, no"

"Then don't go home. This is no place for a woman like you."

"Um?"

"What?

"I need to ask you something."

"Me?

"You, or anyone you know, are fine."

"What?

"Do you know a guy named Kamui Kreutz?

"Never heard of it."

"So don't you know anyone who might know? If you're from an orphanage, I'm wondering if you know someone."

"I can't believe you're from an orphanage, because there's so much rotting around here. Don't ask me. You gotta hit something else."

Troublesome to say this, the demonic woman tried to pull into the back.

"Wait! Now, anyone can, so let me show you who I can talk to. Is there anyone else in this building? There's nobody on the street."

In a hurry Hildegand pulls the woman back. I know it's more likely that if a woman pulls in here, no one will come out anymore.

"That's right. Everyone's asleep now. Our job starts at night."

Hildegand knows that this word is a lie. I don't see him, but the signs are not from one or two people around me.

"Do something about it, please"

"I want to go to bed, too."

"Please. There's something I really need to tell Kamui."

"I don't know that. I..."

"Please wait."

Hildegand struggles to keep up with demonic women trying to get back into the building.

"Hey! Come on, man!

"Please. Someone else, please introduce me."

"You refuse."

"Woman! Master Hildegand is asking you to thank him so much. You won't have that attitude!

Rank complained about the woman's attitude.

"Huh? All due respect? What are you so thankful for? I'm just forcing myself to pull off my loathsome temper."

But that only amplified a woman's anger.

"Please, aren't you asking for it!?

"Ha. You're not the same people who grow up. If you just ask for words, you can do whatever you want. I envy you. I want to be like that."

"So what do I do?

More than that, things only got worse if we let him talk, and Hildengad quickly returned the inquiry without giving Rank while he opened his mouth.

"Right. If you ask me to crash into the ground, you can think about it."

"What..."

"Don't be ridiculous! Can you make Master Hildegand do that?

While Hildegand has solidified for a moment, again, the ranks come in.

"... Hildegand. That's a name I've heard of somewhere. As much as I remember my name somehow. Guess he's a celebrity, huh?

"You don't know!? This one."

"Rank!"

"Ha!"

"No further words required"

"But"

"I'm just here now as Hildegand. Otherwise, such imitation will not be tolerated."

"Yes, I was."

"Chi, you're crashing into the ground"

"Dear Hildegand..."

Hildegand, who broke both knees in front of the demonic woman and put them on the ground, as they were, knocked down his torso and pressed his forehead to the ground as he put his hands forward.

"Please. Introduce someone who knows Kamui. I really need to tell Kamui something."

"... yeah. Can you tell me one thing?

"What is it?

"What is he to you?

"Kamui is......, my loved one"

"Is that the young lady of the Oriental uncle, or is she the wife of the prince?

"What?"

"I'm asking. Is that what this is about?

"No. Kamui is just an important person to me, with no title."

"Right...... Keep your head up."

"What's the introduction?

"I won't"

"Really?"

"Because you don't have to. You said you wanted to tell her something."

He called Kamui and the demonic woman. That means I've decided I don't need to be deluded anymore. This is the moment when Hildegand was recognized by the Demons of the Glades.

"Yes, sir"

"I think it'll take a month, no matter how soon."

"What? It's only a month?

"Is that okay with you?

"Absolutely."

"Then follow the man behind you. But it's just you."

"What?"

Soon, there was a man standing behind the three. With a sticky smile on his face, the man, as he slowly approached Hildegand, sat down on the spot and opened his mouth.

"I do not know Her Royal Highness the Lady of Hildegand, and I apologize for your disrespect. If you can, I hope you will forgive us our sins with mercy."

"... I have no intention of questioning sin at all. Now I'm here alone."

"Don't you have two words for me?

"There's no reason."

"Really? Now, if you'll excuse me for being a little disrespectful in the future. Yeah, you should have mentioned your mouth first. I didn't have to get my clothes dirty."

The man stands up, muttering his tone again for a while, paying off the mud on his clothes.

"Um, we're in a hurry."

"Oh, I was. Okay, come here. Alone."

"Okay."

"Dear Hildegand!

"Good, so please wait here. Worried..."

"I don't need it." "I don't need it."

Demonic women and men opened their mouths at the same time. Regardless of the man, the devil's word is believable. Hildegand is taught by Kamui that the Demons never break their promises.

"That's right. Then I'll go."

"You don't have to be so tempted, the destination is right in front of you"

What the man showed me was the building really in front of me. Standing in front of that entrance, he opened the door and turned to Hildegand.

"Go ahead, if you get in, go up the front stairs"

"Yes."

Hildegand enters the building as prompted by a man. I ascended the stairs in front of me and went upstairs.

"Please open the front door"

"Yes."

When the front door was opened as the man directing from behind said, there were several people waiting there. Somewhat, a man standing in the middle talked to Hildegand, who looked frightened.

"Let me skip thanksgiving and salutations. Originally, we don't have that together."

"I don't mind. What about you?"

"Dry doing a roundup around here."

"Really?"

"So? What can I do for you?

"Do you know Kamui Kreutz?

"I know the first name. I've seen your face before."

"Yes...... I need to tell that Kamui in a hurry. If I ask you, is that possible?

"Depends on the content. I want you to tell me that first."

"Can I trust you?

"I don't know. If you can't trust me, just stop asking. This is fine."

"Even if it involves Kamui's life?

"It's..."

The gaze of a man named Dry was directed at the men lining up behind him.

"... apparently, you're not the one to talk to, but the one behind you?

"What?

"If I could, I wonder who it is and the demons next to it. I'd like to talk to you two?

"You don't have to."

The man under Hildegand's gaze has declined the offer with a gentle glance on his shoulder.

"Why?"

"If I have a secret conversation with someone outside, I'm in a bad position. If we're going to talk, could you do it in front of my dear, dear Dry?

"... ok. Okay, quick. An army of the Knights of God is on its way to Nort Ende. It's traveling dispersed, so the total number is unknown, but I don't think five thousand will go down. I expect it will reach 10,000."

"It's a demonic crusade, isn't it?

"I can't think of anything else. The Empire is cooperating on that and the march of the Knights of God. This may sound like an excuse, but I'm afraid it probably couldn't go against the church."

"Yes. Later."

"That's all the information. I want to tell Kamui this in a hurry."

"Yes. I have one question. Why are you doing this? If the Empire is acknowledging the Demonic Crusade, this is treachery against the Empire."

"Even so, you can't just forgive the wrong thing to do. I don't know how far the Empire is going to be involved in the crusade, but if the Empire is going to send soldiers, I want them to run away."

"To Kamui?

Including the demons.

A grin spreads in the face of the man who heard this word.

"Oh, yeah, I'd like to ask you one more thing?

"Hurry up with your orders to Kamui."

"Then I'm on my way."

"What?"

"You're in luck. Or is it a fate bond?

"Um?"

I'm so happy. Hildegand is confused by how such a man looks.

"It just so happens that the messenger was here today. That's where you jumped in. I feel destined for Kamui and you. Am I wrong?

"Oh, that's..."

"Is that it? This is a woman worth teasing inside. Sometimes Kamui just falls in love."

"... you're one of Kamui's people."

"Really?"

"And I don't deny they say I'm one of them"

Finally there was a grin on Hildegand's face as well. It was no mistake to come to the Glades.

"What I want to hear is, there. How did you know I was the one to talk to?

"I was greatly upset when I heard that it involved Kamui's life, you and your neighbor..., aren't you there?

"Because she is the messenger. But I see. We'll be careful next time."

"What are you trying to do when you are recognized as one of Kamui's people?

"... I'm glad you're home now that we're done talking. If the royal family could stay in the ghetto, it would be annoying."

There is no answer. There's no way I can answer that. Dark is trying to unify the back society. He's going to be the worst criminal in the Empire.

"... ok. Well, thank you."

"Don't be thankful. It's this way to thank you one way or another. That's right. Just Mr. Hildegand."

"Yes?"

"If it's you without a title, only once, I'll do what you ask."

"But I'm the one who asked you to do me a favor"

"Thank you for everything you've done for Kamui. Yeah, let's add that to the demon opponent. With these two things, you have full rights."

"... ok. If that's the case, please."

"And I'll tell you this, too."

"What is it?

"If Kamui hadn't been informed about this, I think the Empire would have lost Kamui. Whatever the reason, Kamui couldn't have grown up with Northende stoned."

"... right"

Hildegand also knows. There is also a desire to communicate information to Kamui somehow. The thought that the distance from Kamui is no more, I don't like to be far away.

"Good for you, huh?

"What?"

An unexpected inquiry popped out of Dark's mouth.

"If you leave the Empire, Kamui will no longer have to care whether you are the prince's wife or not"

…………

"Sorry. I knew you shouldn't have told me. I'm glad you forgot."

"Yeah, yeah."

"Well, now is the time. Goodbye."

"Yes."

As soon as he saw Hildegand leave the room, Dark began to give instructions to his men.

"Give Otto a message, too. Tell him about this and think about transferring assets from Northende. In some cases, you can keep it here once."

"Yes."

"And to the bandits in the streets. When things are clear, make sure you're comfortable for a while. In some cases, we will relocate the base, so we will prepare for it."

"Ha."

"Also in bases everywhere. It doesn't necessarily mean the nationwide demon hunt won't start, so he wants us to be more vigilant. Be careful what you hear from the gendarmerie."

"Yes. And then what?

"The rest remains the same. Efforts will be made to expand the base. Oh, wait. I want one place in the kingdom."

"Is it a kingdom? But isn't it premature?

"I am, though. Given that Kamui really is leaving the Empire. You want to keep your hands open to other countries, too. Let's consider it for a moment. In some cases, you may want to reduce the Empire's base."

"Yes."

"But when it does, it's funny. What does Kamui do when he loses his chain of empires? Honestly, I want that to happen."

"You don't think it's a bluff, do you?

"On the contrary, that's a leap. I'm sure no one understands Kamui's fear of freedom."

This feeling is not just for Dark. It is a common thought for those who are called companions of Kamui.

By losing the chains of the Empire, they will also be removed from the boundaries of their actions.