Maou No Utsuwa

The Great Cave in Nort Ende. Near that entrance, Kamui held his head and was crouching in.

"Um, is that bad for you?

Rita sounds worried about Kamui.

"Yeah, pretty much."

"That's tough! We need to call a doctor right away!

"No, I don't need a doctor. Because I know how to cure it."

"... it won't go away!

Rita hits the lead and answers the exact same unfolding Kamui dialogue as Dark.

"Did you understand? Well, you can't tell me to disappear."

"Yes."

"But I didn't know it was really coming... Don't laugh. Why don't you say something? His Royal Highness Prince Therese."

Kamui's eyes, off Rita's gaze, were directed at Prince Thales, who seemed to enjoy the interaction behind him.

"Oh, it's been a while."

"Greeting in this situation? Well, greeting is important. His Royal Highness Prince Therese looks well, too. So far."

"Are you there already?"

"Naturally. Otherwise, there's no way I'm here, is there?

Kamui waited here because he knew Prince Therese was coming.

"Damn, that too, yeah"

"I'm here to pick you up. In the meantime, let's move."

"Oh."

"Get ready to leave!

"Ha!"

Kamui is not the only one who has come to pick up the Princes of Therese. Behind Kamui, there were thousands or so of soldiers gathered. The soldiers rise together and begin to prepare to move.

"Just a big, big, big welcome."

"It is a welcome from His Royal Highness the Emperor."

…………

"That's a lie, and if you're going to move the troops, I thought I'd do some practice at last."

"I guess so."

"Uh... I heard that"

Here Kamui turned again to Rita.

"... it's Rita"

"Yes, Mr. Rita. How are you feeling? Do you have a stomach ache or something?

"Yes."

"That's good"

"Because you have carried it carefully"

"Was it those who cared?

Kamui's impression of the demons living underground is silent anyway. But this is not about character. My voice sounds good in the basement, so I just have a habit of holding the tone.

"It seems more for the belly child than for me."

"I see. You have to take care of the life you're born with. Well, I have a carriage for you. Get on with it."

"Yes."

"And His Royal Highness Prince Therese."

"... no"

Prince Therese looks grumpy as soon as possible. When I came to Nort Ende, I wanted to talk to Kamui slowly.

Without worrying about the condition, Kamui walked over to the soldiers. The carriage stops in front of the Princes of Therays so that they can be replaced by the Kamui.

"Dear Therese, come on, let's go"

"No."

◇ ◇ ◇

The soldiers are moving in line to surround the carriage in which the Princes of Therese rode.

As we left the Great Cave, things changed around us. The roads have been set up along the way, to the point where you can barely feel the wagon swing.

There are wheat fields spread around the streets. There seems to be a lot of other plants.

"Ho."

It also seemed to have fixed Prince Therese's mood within watching the view outside, and when he found something unusual, he was impressed and raised his voice.

"That's not what I was hearing. Nort Ende, I heard, was a desolate land."

"Ka, Kamui"

"Has Lord Kamui been done?

"No!

"What?"

Rita gave a surprise to the suddenly audible voice.

"Objection! Outside!

Turning to the other side of the voice, Kamui on the horse was lined up in the carriage. As Rita moved over to where she was sitting, Kamui went on to begin the conversation.

"I didn't plow it. If Nort Ende looks rich, it's the power of the people."

"Really? Is this how Nort Ende feels everywhere?

"This neighborhood is special"

"Again."

This is the only place rich, Rita received, but this is a mistake.

"I'm trying a lot. what crops are suitable for Nort Ende."

"... So where else?

"You have the most rice. I just have waterway maintenance and all sorts of problems and I'm thinking of switching to another crop. This is the laboratory for that."

"No, that's not what I want to hear, it's richer than here."

"That depends on the location. Because some places are not suitable for cultivated land"

"Where is the right place?

"Naturally, there are more paddies and fields than here."

"That's right..."

Also, Rita will change her impression of the Nort End. There is more abundance in the Nort End than I first thought.

"Are you sure it's not dangerous?

"Danger? Are you talking about the Warcraft?

"Oh, yeah."

"That's dangerous. So now it's mainly about counteracting it."

"Ma, warcraft, take, crusade"

"It's a little different. of Warcraft......, Migration?

"No, migration?

"We are catching the Warcraft and transferring them from the plains to the mountains. This is pretty tough."

"Why, oh, my God, did you do that?

"Warcraft actually has a narrow range of activities. I don't try to get out of a certain range. It doesn't seem like a territory, but it's of that nature anyway, so if you move it to the mountains and use it as a living base, you won't be able to come out of the plains without much leeway."

"Oh, no, no, the nature..."

Although Prince Therese is not familiar with the Warcraft, he nevertheless thought that few people in the Empire would know the facts that Kamui had explained to us.

"Except if you're hungry. They move in search of food. However, there are many beasts in the mountains. You won't have much trouble baiting. For that matter, the hunter is in trouble, but he managed to convince me that."

"... then why?

If we were to persuade the hunters to migrate the Warcraft until then, there must be a special reason for that.

"Now, I've explained?

"Holy shit, I'm not gonna kill you, Ri, for a reason"

"I don't like wasted life"

"... Ugh, lie, lie"

"True."

"Ma'am, I'm gonna use the Warcraft for my defense."

Without needing to hear Kamui's answer, Prince Therese had predictions.

"... don't ask if you know. Shame on you for falling in love."

"Do it, do it, do it"

"What do you mean?

Rita, who's just a maid of honor, couldn't have figured out what they were talking about, either.

"Do you want to know?

"Never."

"... you're curious. Well, okay. Easy, then. Nort Ende is a dangerous land where the Warcraft is walking wide, wherever they go."

"Yes, that's what I heard"

"Sometimes it was a land with lots of warcraft, but there are some aspects where the Demons did it intentionally."

Compared to mountains and forests, plains provide less food for warcraft. It's not the kind of place to live if it is.

"What?"

"That's defense. If a man steps into the Nort End, he must fight many warcraft before he can fight the Demons. If you are weak, you will not meet the Demon Clan and you will be hit by the Warcraft."

"But so are the demons."

"The Demons are stronger than Rita thinks. Besides, I don't do field work, so I don't often walk outside in the first place."

"Really?"

"But there are also many people in Northende today. So we have to get rid of the Warcraft from within our living quarters"

This is not the only reason. Sometimes even when attacked from the outside, I was confident that I could protect Northende.

"Right."

"But the fact that the people will be safe means it will be safe for those who have broken in. So, instead of killing the Warcraft, we collect them where the intruders come from. What do you mean, Nort Ende is a land surrounded by mountains?

"I know."

"For Nort Ende, that mountain is the line of defense. So release the Warcraft there. That is."

This isn't all we're talking about yet either. Many of the demons lived hidden in the mountains. The Demons can show more strength in the mountains. You don't need a warcraft.

"... ok"

I thought this was the end of the explanation Rita, but Kamui's story still went on.

"And if the plains are safer, it will also reduce the load of troops serving as escorts when the residents leave the city"

"Yes......"

"You will be able to turn a soldier into an outward guard, not an inward guard."

The Demons also join this outward defense. Quite a few demons are scheduled to come out onto the flatlands to protect the city, the village and the powerless people.

"... Yes"

"Do you understand?

"... no"

"I knew it. Well, if you keep asking, you'll see. If you can turn the escort unit into an outward guard, the unit that has been, until now, an outward guard will be able to get out. Which means... you can turn to the attacking side."

"What?"

"You understand, don't you? I'm sorry I just got here, but Northende is going to be at war with another country."

"War......"

I said, "With another country."

Unlike Rita, who is depressed to hear of the war, Prince Therese reacted to another word of Kamui.

"Yes. As one nation, Nort Ende will be independent of the Empire. As a matter of fact, it's happening now."

"What, independence? Really?"

Even more Rita looks greatly surprised by the word independence.

I just came to Nort Ende with Prince Therese, and Rita has no special thoughts. Rita's reaction would be a natural one as a citizen of the Empire.

"Are you surprised?

"Of course it is"

"But if you don't, you're gonna get Rita in trouble, right?

"Is that me? I don't."

"It's bad news here!

"... what is it?

Kamui cheerfully declared, but the words are bad news. Rita's heart gets more and more anxious.

"Prince Therese and Ms Rita will receive an arrest order from the Empire as the main perpetrators of the murder of Her Royal Highness Princess Sophilia, the former Knights Commander, the former Sorceress Commander and, not to mention, Deefreet Oppenheim"

"Shh!?

Luckily he's gone, he's rubbing all his sins off. You don't have to think about anyone. It is the result of the will of Empress Claudia being pushed through.

"Life or death, by the way"

…………

"We need to follow orders that Nort Ende is imperial territory. I mean, this is for Rita."

"For me!?

That can't be right.

"False"

"... right"

"Too bad, don't be fooled"

"Of course."

"I was surprised?

"... it's a gesture"

"Really? In practice, no arrest order has been officially issued. But it's probably just a matter of time."

"... ku, grass?

How do you know the information about the Empire, which is unofficial? This was what Prince Therese came up with.

"What grass?

"I'm talking about people who have been citizens of other countries for years, generations, waiting for orders from their countries."

Rita returns the answer to Kamui's question. It is the knowledge taught to Prince Thales in the assassination of Princess Sophilia.

"Oh, you're like the former prime minister. There's no way I'm in that. I haven't even made a country yet."

"Hey, why?

"Don't tell me. You can't tell me that, can you?

"... well"

"It will be a long story from here. It's been two months since they've been caged in the basement. Let's wait until we get to the hall. See, that's the destination."

"... oh, man, the city"

Seeing the city in front of him, Prince Therese is astonished.

When the revolt broke out, all the cities in Northende were supposed to be small to prevent them from being used as strongholds. But the city you can see in front of you was bigger than a poor aristocratic city with walls as well.

"Harmonia. This city will be the capital of this country."

◇ ◇ ◇

Harmonia surrounded by robust walls to see. As I crept through the gate - there was vast space. It's a city with nothing to call the capital.

"Well, for now, it's a priority around you."

"... I guess so"

There's no way this big city could be that easy. I can only see what I can call a building as much as I can count, but it was still full of life in the city.

Timber and stone packed all over the square. A lot of people worked around it. who are cutting trees, who are cutting stones. who are carrying them.

"That's amazing."

"This is what it is when you make new things, isn't it? It's tough, but fun."

"That's a lot of demons, huh?

"Isn't it remarkable that the powerful work is better for the Demons? If you're a human race, that's a fine task. Well, that's not strictly decided, either, because each person is not good at it"

"Really?"

"And people have farming and stuff, so there are more demons involved in these tasks."

"What building are you able to build?

"About in the middle is a building for administrative purposes. It's my house too."

"That's......, small. Oh, excuse me."

If this is the country, Kamui is the king. Rita, who only knows the castle of the Imperial Capital, looks much smaller.

"Nothing. I just wish I could do my job, so that's enough. And it's a makeshift."

"Right?

"Next door is the barracks. Later, the buildings that are solidified at the edges are worker accommodation, dining halls and large baths"

"Baths!?

"You work and you're tired. Your body needs it, right?

"As, well."

"And a little further away, over there is the school."

"School!?

"Is that it? Is something wrong? I'm just surprised."

"Is it school, and baths, and stuff like that made first?

"Come on? I don't know how normal it is. I'm going to make it because it's a high priority."

This priority is not what Rita feels. For Kamui, the country is not a land or a building, but a person. I intend to prioritize facilities for people.

"Really...... What are you making now, by the way?

"It's a commercial building. I haven't decided what goes inside. After you recruit people who want to open a store, right? Oh, the inn is set. Because if you don't have somewhere to stay, people who come will have trouble. Later it's the bureau. Civilian workplace."

Finally came up with the name of a metropolitan building.

"What about housing?

"That's the last one, isn't it? For the time being, you will sleep in a worker's accommodation."

"... Um, who lives in this city?

"People in politics, in the military, and their families when they have a home or something."

"There's no one in the public, is there?

"There will be people doing business, but not much else. Because if it's a war, it's the first place you're going to be targeted. Even if we gather people who can't fight there."

"Is that so?"

"Besides, I don't have a job other than business. The farmland around here, as I said, is for experimentation. Because it's a civilian who does it."

"Civilians farming!?

"Also, I was surprised. Agriculture is also important in national politics. It's only natural that whoever's in charge of it knows how to farm, right?

"If you say so, I think so"

It's just not something you can do even if you think so. It is possible in Nort Ende because the civilian is formerly a peasant.

"Well, here we are. If you need to ask me something, I'll see you later."

"Ah, yes."

On arrival in front of the building, Kamui walked away from the carriage. But the voice sounds right around the corner.

"Dismissed! After a half-minute break, get back to normal business!

"" "Ha!

As Prince Thales and Rita stepped out of the carriage listening to that voice, one woman approached.

"All the way, welcome. To Harmonia."

"What about you?

"I am Lucia Strasser, Lady Kamui's wife. Nice to meet you."

"Hmm?"

When I hear of my wife, the face of Prince Thales is slightly distorted.

"Well, is that your wife? Thank you for taking the time to welcome us. My name is Rita. This is His Royal Highness Prince Therese's side room."

Rita says hello lovingly without worrying about anything.

"Side chamber...... The belly child belongs to His Royal Highness Prince Therese?

"Yes."

"Congratulations on that! I'm going to get along with Rita!

"Ah, yes. Please."

"Right. My child, if only I could have a child. Whatever it takes to do this..."

Lucia is squeaking as if she had forgotten the presence of Prince Therese and Rita.

"Oh, uh, ma'am?

"Yes?"

"Whoa, you, ho, really, ka, kamui's, one, wife?

"... it's my wife"

Lucia's lies were spotted lightly.

"Ji, call yourself"

"Ugh, shut up! Whatever you call yourself, my wife is my wife!

"Um, isn't that what you call a wife...?

"Well, even Rita! Awful, I thought we could get along because of you!

"No, but"

"Lucia! What are you doing! Quick, show them to their rooms!

Kamui, who is in a remote place, shouted out at Lucia and the others who will not move forever.

"Yes! Master Kamui!"

Lucia responds with a sweet voice to it.

"... a maid of honor"

"Yes, now even if you treat me like a samurai, one day you must"

"Ha, ha, guide me, do it. Jeez, samurai."

"Ko, this man..."

"Oh, you know. Excuse me. Mr. Lucia, can you show me to your room anyway?

"... you're done calling me your wife?

"Ma'am......, candidate?

"Ko, this woman..."

"Lucia! If you're grumpy, we're going first!

"Yes! I'm on my way!

◇ ◇ ◇

Prince Thales and Rita were guided to a room in the hall.

We both still had something we wanted to ask Kamui, but just as the long journey tired and calmed down in the room, we couldn't move quickly.

Besides, it is the first soft futon feeling in two months. When the two of them woke up falling asleep at some point, they were completely up late at night.

"Well, my God!

…………

"What time is it?

"None, solve"

"When the sun sets, you don't know."

"Are you awake?

"What?"

A voice that sounded unexpected. Even if Rita looks around, she can't find the Lord of Voices.

"I'm sorry I surprised you. When you two wake up, the king tells you to tell them."

"Yes. Oh, to which one?

"I'm sorry about this. I'm right in front of you."

"What!?

One man suddenly appeared in the space where no one was supposed to have been. At the same time, the lights light up the room.

"It's a message from the king. Meals are available. Would you prefer a room or a dining room? If you're tired, you don't have to be forced to eat."

"Right. I'm hungry. What about the room and the dining room?

"Shit, the dining room."

Prince Therese was not lost in Rita's inquiry and chose the dining room.

"Well, please do it in the dining room"

"I understand. I'll show you."

"What time is it?

"About ten and a half minutes."

"Such time...... Could it have kept the diner waiting?

"There is no such person. That's the case, so don't expect too much about the meal. I don't think it's like the Imperial family eats."

"None, ask"

"Don't let that bother you. I just want to thank you for getting it ready."

"… So here it is"

After the man who opened the door and left the room, they both went out into the hallway.

"I must apologize to you, too."

Rita doesn't seem to care at all, such as how the man looks suspicious.

"Why?"

"Let me wait late."

"No. It's not too late. My work today has just begun."

"From this hour?

Even the castle of the Imperial capital is certainly home to those who work at night. But that's the Guardian's Kingsguard, for example. But a man's outfit is not that of a knight.

It's just half Rita's misconception. Men are stronger than knights around them, even if they aren't knightly fitting. And the other half.

"Here we are divided between those who work day and night. I'm the night shift."

Actually, there are night shifts other than escorts.

"... it's always better to work"

"There must be someone in the Empire who works while people are asleep?

"I don't know anything. Um, what will Master Kamui do?

"Exactly. You'll sleep at night."

"Right?

"It's almost the end of the handover to the night shift, so I was wondering if I could rest in a minute or so"

"... is that what it is?

It was against Prince Thales that Rita inquired. I asked him if the Emperor of the Empire worked this way too, but in contrast, Prince Thales shook his head and denied it.

"Ha, I can talk, can't I?

"Are you with the king? I don't know how the king will respond, but I'll tell him."

"Just, please"