Maou No Utsuwa

The face of Empress Sophilia, who returned from the Emperor's place, was bright blue.

It is good to have gone to listen, but it is only natural to do so because it was the Church's say that the emperor could not have told them everything, fearing that the plot against the Church would be divulged, and it was painfully taught.

"So the Church says that both Kamui and the former Viscount, Kamui's father, are being manipulated by the Demon King, right?

"Looks like it. What do you think of Dee?

"You're so incredible. They say they manipulate, but how do you manipulate them in the first place?

"Doesn't that mean the Demons have magic we don't know about?

"I can't deny that, though. But that Kamui?

"You can say that because it's that kamui. He's unusual. If they say it's because of the power of the Demon King, they'll think so."

"Yes...... You don't believe me, do you?

Knowing this reaction, what would Kamui think? Deefleet gets worried about it.

"That's not the problem. If that's true, it means my position behind Kamui will be difficult."

"Well, yeah,"

For Princess Sophilia, it is a real problem. It is already a lethal lapse to keep those who were manipulated by the Demon King close to him and to make him his own knight.

"Sister, we need to hit something soon."

There are those who do not trust Kamui more than Empress Sophilia.

"Her Royal Highness Princess Claudia. I don't know how to behave too lightly at a stage where things aren't clear, do you?

"But when Nort Ende finds out he's been crusaded by the Church, I don't think anyone's gonna call Kamui the Imperial Warrior anymore."

"... that's undeniable."

"I think there will also be people out there who identify themselves with the Demons. If that happens, my sister..."

"How do you prevent that? Do you have any hands?

Deefleet's gaze turns to Kainel. Regardless of the orientation, Deefleet has some appreciation for the head of thinking about measures.

"Isn't it yummy to cut it off?

"Have you seen Kamui? I don't agree, but shall we listen? How do we do that now?

"It is decided that Viscount Kreutz was actually moving at the will of His Royal Highness Prince Thales. Her Royal Highness Princess Sophilia was approached with a plot to confuse her from the inside. I'll spread those rumors first."

"Do you believe me?

"I don't need you to believe me completely. I think that's more than likely."

"If you can't criticize this one head-on, that's good, right?

"Yes."

"But what if the truth was different?

"I don't think we need to think about that possibility. The church is already moving. In this case, Viscount Kreutz will no doubt lose his temper. There's no way I'm listening to a borderline lord or anyone who was a warrior."

"... you want to say it's no longer worth using?

"You can take that for granted. Because that's the truth."

"Yes."

As a Deefleet who thinks of Kamui as a friend, it's hard to be convinced, but if you exclude it and think about it, it's not something you can completely deny.

"But can we make it?

"... is that good for Master Sophilia?

Deefreet feels heavily about the words of Empress Sophilia, who is about to proceed on the assumption of trumpeting Kamui.

"Kamui owes me so much for everything I've done. I don't want to imitate that camouflage either. But I also think I'm the only way to return the favor."

"That may be true. But can I get it?

The deciding factor for Empress Sophilia to take the crown prince position is the support of the border territory. That's what I've been thinking about. Cutting off Kamui means losing it. Deefreet's concerns are there.

"I don't know that. But for Kamui's sake, we just have to go for it. Didn't I?"

"That's true, though."

"Why don't you think about it like this? Until now, I have only asked Kamui to help me unilaterally. This time we finally have a chance to help Kamui. Do the best you can for it."

"Is that what trumps Kamui?

"I'm not cutting it off. Your father also said Kamui's life was meant to be saved. It may suit an unusual eye for a while, but one day I will definitely create an opportunity to return. We can help you with that."

"But I don't think Kamui trusts the person I betrayed once."

"I'm not going to betray you. I just need you to be patient for a while. Always provide Kamui with the status it deserves. That's why I inherit the throne."

"I hope that convinces you."

The words of Empress Sophilia only sound like excuses to Deefleet. That is not the case, the thoughts that somehow come to mind had denied the words of Empress Sophilia.

"I'll have something for you to convince me. Pretty thoughtful."

"Do you have any ideas?

To the Empress Sophilia, who clearly says that, instead, there is anxiety in Deefleet's mind.

"There's no reason to leave the Orient to Kamui."

"Huh?"

"There is a Kamui on the border with the Kingdom. Wouldn't that be the best placement for the Empire?

"What are you going to do with Uncle Oriental?

"Put it further east. I'm thinking of putting the border together and getting Kamui to rule."

"... too thoughtful. There's no way I'm convinced around it. Sure, a lot of Kamui fighters admit it, but they can't treat it like Uncle Fang."

"It's possible to be a duke."

"Duke? What are you thinking?

"Marriage of Klau and Kamui"

"Stupid!? There's no way Kamui would accept that."

"Dee, isn't that a little rude to Klau?

"Oh, excuse me. But even Her Royal Highness Princess Claudia, you don't like it, do you?

"Oh, that's what Klau said."

"... it's a lie, isn't it?

"Oh, you know, that would strengthen my connection to Kamui, I don't know..."

"What do you do with Oscar?

"... to Mr. Oscar, I'm sorry, but if that's for my sister,"

"What about Oscar?

"I… am honored to be the companion of Her Royal Highness Princess Claudia, but I believe it is only the will of Her Royal Highness Princess Claudia"

Oscar to tell you that at first sight, but that gaze wasn't Deefleet, it was geared towards Theresa.

After all, the relationship isn't over just for one night. Roots are serious. As for Oscars, this story is a ship to cross. Because I can no longer feel guilty about the Empress Claudia.

"... it feels like things are going on before you know it"

"That's not true. When I heard that from Klau, I thought it was absurd. But I was wondering if this might happen. That's all we need to do for Kamui."

"But"

"What doesn't Dee like? I don't think I'm a bad idea."

"When you're told what, you can't answer right away. But I feel like I'm doing something wrong."

I was confusing Deefleet with the development of a story that didn't have much clap. What an easy thing to do.

What matters to Kamui is the Demon Nation, the only one whose Demon Nation is allowed to live officially. It may be different if the Demons live freely in all the Orientals they are entrusted to, but it is also that Nort Ende is safe.

In the first place, nobody knows what we're talking about means anything.

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On the other hand, the Hildegards, who returned to the castle, had also heard the Emperor's story from Prince Thales.

"Is Kamui and Kamui's father being manipulated by the Demon King...... I can't really imagine."

"Well, I guess. Ka, Kamui, Ma, he's the demon king, yes, he's better off, and he's tightening up."

He was Prince Thales, who was telling the truth without his knowledge.

"Dear Therese!?

"Oh, yeah, I think so, just say so."

"You can say that. I'm more convinced that Kamui belongs to the Demon King."

"Until Marie"

"I don't care what happens, okay? It doesn't change what you can do."

"Are you sure you want to protect Kamui's life?

"Ah, oh. Here, take Ka, Kamui, into custody, like you're going to."

"Really..."

"Is it possible to pass on information to Kamui? Whether it's done or not, the rest will change."

"Is it? Either way, I don't think Kamui works for the Empire."

What you thought was vague was corroborated by Dark's words. It's the word of a fellow Kamui. I don't think Hildegand is wrong.

"That's incorrect thinking. Kamui hasn't done anything for the Empire since the beginning. It just works for me."

"That's true, though."

"It means working for an empire that betrayed you if it suits its purpose. The point is, we don't have to be enemies."

"You have that idea, too. Marie knows Kamui very well."

Marie knows the Kamui she used for her own purposes. Marie understands that Hildegand has no actual hostile experience.

"It's not like I know. But that kind of looks alike. Because my purpose is important, too. There's no distinction between an empire or anything."

"Yes."

But Marie returned the appropriate answer without saying it. Somehow, because I felt Hildegand's yakimochi. And this feeling is right.

"So, how did it turn out?

"I've managed to ask you to do something. I think it's only in time. He said it would take a month."

"January? That may be too soon, but it's a little early by the East."

"It was the demonic woman who ran to tell it. Perhaps you have something far from our common sense."

"You're becoming more and more like a demon king. Is he using the Demon Clan as a preacher?

"Looks like it."

Where did Hildegand go? There's no demons in the orphanage, is there?

"That's... I can't talk to you"

"Dude?"

"When you talk about it, you will betray all sorts of people. You can't betray the people who asked me what I couldn't do."

"... well, you have no choice. In the meantime, he said he could give Kamui information. Do you have anything else to do?

"I don't think Viscount Kreutz will be taken into custody for the most part?

Matthias enters the conversation here. This neighborhood is different from the Sophilian princess. Prince Therese doesn't know if it's because of words or consciousness, but he doesn't speak for himself.

It is the others who advance the debate. And the Prince Therays have talent like Hildegand, Marie, and Matthias. Even the thickness of the layer outweighs the Sophilian imperialists.

In fact, it is more accurate to say that the Sophilian princess has not been able to make use of the fact that the problem is that the unity of will has not been achieved.

"Right. If you're Kamui, you're going to fall out even if you're surrounded by 10,000 troops."

"Then you suck. If I don't know where he is, I can't reach him, and I can't imagine what he's gonna do."

"Even if you don't know exactly where you are, what are you going to do for now, though?

"Oh? What is that?

"If Viscount Kreutz were to do it first, it would be payback"

"Oh, you can say that."

"But the question is, will it stay in retribution?"

"I mean, could it be revenge?

"Depending on the outcome of the Church's demonic crusade. Besides, I'm worried that the Church will be finished by the Demons alone."

"... the entire inhabitants of Northende."

"If the harm is done to the former Viscounts, it will be much greater."

"Oh no? Does Matthias say the Church is going to be so outrageous?

Think of it this way. Hildegand still grew up a lady. Even though we know that church corruption is knowledge, we do not see it as a reality.

"Dear Hildegand, I think the Demonic Crusade is just an excuse for the Church. I was wondering if the real purpose was Nort Ende's wealth"

It is Mathias' role as deputy secretary to follow those points.

You said, "You called for disaster because you got rich, right?

"Yes."

"So for what, Kamui has worked hard?

"I can't help but say that now"

"Right. But can churches crusade demons? I don't know how many demons there are in Northende, but I don't think it's that easy."

"That's the slightest hope that's left. Well, if there's really a demon king, I don't think there's any winning eye for the church first. Still, it doesn't mean there's no demon damage."

"Is there a demon king?

"So if you're here, it's a camouflage."

"Already, Marie, we're talking serious now. Stop teasing me about Kamui."

"Not now..."

"What is it?

"You should assume the worst in itself. If that's incredible or even slightly possible, you should think about it as one assumption."

"... Really?"

There are a few facts that Hildegand doesn't know and Marie knows. Same goes for Kamui's gaga story, but in this case, it's about Auga. Marie is the only one who knows that I was actually encountering an orga in a sleepover incident, except for the Kamuis. I think Marie figured out why she left Auga for this one.

I don't make that clear, because I think Hildegand just thinks that fact is harsh.

So I'm joking, and I'm just saying that Kamui is the Demon King.

"Whether Kamui is the Demon King or not, Kamui will no longer act as a nobleman of the Empire. What are Kamui's options?

"You either defeat the army of the Church and hang on to Northende or disappear altogether."

Matthias answered Marie's question.

"Which one do you think is more likely?

"I think it's how many there are. If it were me, it would be Nort Ende. It's hard land to protect, and above all, it's not easy to transfer the foundations of life."

"What do you think of Hildegand?

Common sense answers. That's why Marie was unconvinced and waved the question to Hildegand.

"I..., I think I'll disappear"

"What about that heart?

"Whoever took on the message to Kamui seemed happy to hear this one"

"Looking happy? Isn't he one of Kamui's?

"No, I'm one of them. Perhaps he's a real companion to the Kamui."

"How can you be happy about that? It's a pretty bad situation for Kamui."

"Maybe he's happy that Kamui is free from the empire. Having abandoned being Viscount Kreutz, isn't Kamui expecting to be able to do something bigger?

"... Ha, that's definitely one of us. Alto would be happy to do the same."

"Not Mr. Alto's?

"Yes, they are. I just skipped it."

"Marie seems to be hiding a lot, doesn't she?

This is not a jerk. One way or another, it's a feeling of support.

"You don't deny that. I see. Is there any way Kamui could be passive about Northende? When that happens, in what order?

"If you're going from a direct enemy, it's a church at first."

"You've got my back."

"Mr. Marie."

"I'm not kidding. I'm serious about this. The Church has betrayed all people. It's not strange that you're about to be punished."

It is the Church that hides the origins of the human race. Marie says the sin.

"Are you betraying me?

"That's not what I'm talking about right now. Next in the church, kingdom or empire? Which one is it?

"I can't judge that. But before you do, Marie thinks Kamui wins the fight with the church, doesn't she?

"I think so. Only authority and the number of believers are protecting the Church of Lunatus God. If you don't care about it, it's not that hard. I just can't have an empire or a kingdom because I have a country, I have a people, and many of its people are believers."

"And the kingdom, by creating such a church, is making it possible."

"That sort of thing."

"Still, the power of the Church is not insulting"

"Still, if the Demons are serious, you can do it. Previously, the Demons just didn't want to do that."

"... what does Marie really know?

Exactly in Hildegand's mind, doubts about Marie have arisen. Marie talks too much.

"Sooner or later, it's time to talk. Until then, I can't say anything."

"Really..."

"We'll move on. There is no doubt that one day Kamui's spearhead will head for the Empire. How do we stop it then?

"... I'll stop"

"Yes. That's good. If you say you like Hildegand, Kamui will stop."

"That's not what I meant!

"Is that different?

"I am the wife of Dear Thales!

"Just shape."

"Oh, no!

"Oh, well, hell, yeah"

"Why do you open your mouth here!? I am your wife!?

"... hey, mind, one, strong, oh, woman, I hate"

"... that's not true."

"Well, it doesn't matter. Ultimately, I'll leave Kamui to Hildegand. It's good to stop with strength, to stop with color tricks."

"Ma, it's not what Mr. Marie says!

"Whatever you want. Whatever you want."

"... I don't like it anymore!

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Researchers of later generations have praised the difference in the mindset between the two factions at this time that determined Kamui Kreutz's behavior ahead. Here's the difference between the two.

For Empress Sophilia, improving the treatment of the border areas and demons was only a price to pay for obtaining support for the succession to the throne. So without grasping the essence of the matter, Kamui thought that if he prepared something to replace it, he would be convinced with it.

Deefleet, who should have understood the nature of Kamui, had in fact never sincerely talked to Kamui about the Demon Nation. For a deefried with good material clarity, that is not necessary and is supposedly caused by Kamui who thought it was the Sophilia Empress who should be persuaded.

And Hildegand acted with the same desire - just what Kamui wanted. Hildegand, whom the Demons thought was more important to Kamui than anything else, was able to stop Kamui's trust because he acted before the Empire.

They all seem to fit and are wrong.

In fact, it was Prince Thales, who had the least contact, who was grasping the essence of Kamui more than anyone else. Prince Therese has been acting like he understands that the Empire can only be a stepping stone for Kamui since quite the first time he learned about Kamui. It's as if we're looking to the future.

Why, it was, it's a mystery that even the people of this era don't understand.