Maou No Utsuwa

The figure of Kamui, who disappeared from the castle of the Kingdom of Ruthua, was in a building on the corner of the back town of the king's capital.

When Kamui said what he had done, he appeared on the spot.

"Oh, wat. Long time no see. How have you been?

"... how have you been? Don't let the king of one country appear in the pleasure zone unaccompanied."

It was to meet Wat, who rooted in the society behind the Wang capital. Wat is surprised at Kamui for showing up fluttered.

"You can't stand out if I bring you company, can you?

"That's right...... So you had no problem with that?

For once, Wat had been informed that Kamui was coming in advance. So is the reason for coming to the Kingdom of Ruthua.

"Mine. Ignaerts and probably nothing. If anything had happened, it would have been a little more noisy."

"Right. After all, what was it?

"Come on, what is it? End up talking like it doesn't make sense. What I got was nothing, so I came to the kingdom to meet Watt."

"... say that kind of dialogue to a woman"

"What happens when you do?

"You'll be glad."

"I see. Don't learn. You're a woman."

"Well."

Even if I did this to a man, I still got to be happy about it, but Watt can't possibly talk about it.

"Now, even if I say I'm here to see you, I can't be too relaxed. Let me know what's going on."

"Oh. The domination of the society behind the king's capital is 90% over. I just overdid it a little rough. Because of this, the organization has been divided too much, and we're putting it back together."

"What about the guys with the teeth?

"I took it apart. I can no longer take control as an organization, and overtaking is better now."

All the hostile groups that were in the Wang capital collapsed due to broken allies, turning over, etc. It is the result of every means used by the Watts to weaken the enemy.

However, there was no longer an organization to divide and the whole of the back society was in disarray.

"Is it going to work out?

"Well. The take-up of those who know the practice is going well. They can't lose their jobs, either. It's just that the connection beyond is still there."

"Ahead? Is that a connection to the table?

"... good guess"

To Kamui's answer, Wat shows his frightened face. It should not be immediately apparent to the person on the table.

"Well, I hear a lot about it in the Empire."

"What about the king being familiar with the back office? But, well, that's the thing. The guys on the table are in a state of sight. You know there's been a struggle, and you're trying to figure out who took power."

"I see. So?"

"I'm working on it. I feel like I'm leaving more people between me and the guy who makes the connection, so I can't see behind me."

"Oops, I'm thinking just fine"

Kamui impressed me with Watt's prudence. Kamui believes that cowardice is also necessary to move things forward. Especially in the back society.

"That's right. When you're in a position like this, you don't have enough lives. We need to hide as far back as we can."

The interrupter turns off. It's a society that has no hesitation in killing people.

"Wise. Any manpower?"

"You want someone better suited for that kind of work than a rough one. Everyone is not comfortable with clerical work or negotiating."

"Okay. Then I'll try to turn some people around. It'll take a while, though."

"Helpful. Time is fine. We're still in the process of regrouping our manpower in the King's City."

Watt is trying to take the fragmented enemy groups into his own camp as far as he can. Not only for the purpose of securing human resources, but also because if you don't, you are likely to get caught up as an enemy.

"I'm relieved for now. Inside, you can't reach the kingdom. I was worried."

"How does it feel?"

"Since we started where there's nothing, I think it's going well. Well, being discreet isn't a bad thing."

"Oh, I know"

Wat to answer with an unsatisfactory attitude, but praised by Kamui, I am delighted in my heart. Though I wouldn't want to admit it, either, as a delightful inner watt.

"Do you have any idea what you're asking me to do later?

"Princess Juliana."

"Yes."

Kamui had asked Watt to investigate Princess Juliana. I wanted to confirm the statue of Princess Juliana from the people of Ruthua.

"You're really a little bit. The popularity of the people is inside. Looks good, seems casual, it's not uncommon to leave the castle and treat ordinary people."

"I see."

"But I don't know. I checked it with my own eyes for once, but I don't think that one's from the bottom of my heart. Maybe it's my fault, but I saw a color of contempt somewhere"

"For example, what is it?

"It seems like I'm choosing someone to speak to. And places to inspect in the first place. I don't hear stories of poor people showing up where they live, like here."

"... apparently off"

Kamui believed in Watt's assessment. It is prejudice and Kamui that create contempt. Just saying she has it, Princess Juliana doesn't deserve to be on her side.

"Besides, my subordinate's reputation seems to be one thing now."

"That too? If you have that personality, you look good under your command."

"This is just a rumor about Ichii."

"I don't mind."

"My mouth seems to be light. I will speak ill of Prince Wang."

"I'm listening to that"

That's why I wondered if I could make Prince Wang, who is hostile to the Republic, into something I could hold back.

"That seems frivolous, they have many subordinates who keep their distance"

"... isn't there an anti-king prince?"

If Princess Juliana, even if she becomes a pro-Republican, does not have anyone to side with it, she will be of no help. Kamui realized that the measure had been a failure, including Princess Juliana's character.

"There are no anti-royalists rather than anti-King princes. The current king seems to be doing well around here, and all the nobles in the kingdom are small grains, and there's no such thing as a guy who can be the nucleus of a faction. If the King nominates Prince Wang, no one seems to be able to complain"

"Is that right? The kingdom has a strong royal power."

"Right. I haven't heard any rumors of rebellion in the country since I got here."

"... what is the royal marriage partner to have the power?

One way for an ambitious nobleman to aim is to take power as the rear shield of the royal family and, if possible, the king.

"It's also thorough. The opponents are just small aristocrats, even if they are famous. Fame does not hold power. This was once a revolt of nobles involved in a succession struggle in the kingdom, and since then, it seems to have become such a custom"

"Not at all. So the kingdom was stronger than the empire."

In the Kingdom of Ruthua, there is no gap to enter. As for Kamui, it's a tough situation.

"Really? From what I've looked into, there seems to be a problem."

But Watt still had other information.

"You got something?

"This is also a rumor, or a fool. The Empire has a grand aristocracy representing the Uncle Fang family. That's a problem in terms of power struggles, but it's a story that's not true in military terms. We are talking about the difference between the armies of the aristocracy and the kingdom."

"... oh, okay"

It is not information that can be used to conspire. Still valuable information.

"What do you mean? I heard it, but honestly, I don't know what that means."

"The Imperial Uncle family can unite 10,000 troops on its own. It becomes a controlled army of the same quality. The central aristocracy, on the other hand, is three thousand at most in the family. Even if we gather three thousand houses, it is a gathering army. It's obvious which is stronger if you fight."

"I see. You know what?"

"Well, it's not like the aristocrats are side-by-side with small grains. I guess the general who sums it up will get it out of the Knights of the Kingdom, but the sequence of the Knights and the sequence of the titles is not the same. There will be many nobles who will not listen."

"Right."

In the quality of the noble army, there is a problem with the kingdom. Even if it can't be used for plotting, in tactics, it's a weakness worth using.

"That's what we talked about, but it was helpful. It just helps to know that the weakness of the Royal Army is the aristocratic army."

"Do you fight?

"So far, I don't have any plans. But even if you don't feel like it here, if the kingdom attacks, you have to fight it."

And at least Prince Wang is willing to do so.

"Well, that's true."

"Is it difficult to work inside? Who else seems royal and ambitious?

"I've never heard of it before. Sorry, but honestly, I still can't help that area. Don't just pick up rumors at the store. Inside, we can't find out what's going on in the castle."

In order to gather such information, it is necessary to connect the table with a person who is in a significant position. That's where Watt's organization is trying to get ready.

"Nothing. Don't be in a hurry because you don't need it now. Anyway, stick your roots up in the king's capital."

"Oh, okay"

"But when it comes to the kingdom, you really didn't get anything"

Rarely from Kamui's mouth, words like stupidity leak.

"Maybe you're stuck?

And Watt reacted sensitively.

"A little. I can't grasp the thread of manipulation against the kingdom"

"Who's in diplomacy this time?

"For once, I'm going to hang up on you. Negotiations with the Empire will begin soon, but it shouldn't come together so easily"

It's not an easy place to wrap it up. The Empire, again, should end up rocked to good by the kingdom.

"You're doing it right, aren't you?

"This is not a measure. A ploy is a way to make a situation you have to ride, even if you know it's a ploy."

"That."

"Was it hard to understand? The point is to narrow down their choices and make them assume it's the only way."

"No, I know that, but I can actually do that."

Make it a situation where you can't get away with knowing that the opponent is a measure. It's ideal, but you can't do it, so you have to struggle.

"We need to get ready down there. Before I hit my fate, I told you to do the little things. That way, keep your choices a little bit, and hit the decision-maker at the end. If you don't put it down like that, you're not even ready for the action that follows, are you?

"Well. That doesn't make sense to the kingdom?

"I don't have the means to narrow my options. Then, in case it sucks, you have to act, and if you do, you still can't do it somewhere. As for the situation, that's what it looks like now."

Preparing to narrow down their options will result in less effort on their part. It's important to the Kamuis to prepare for everything.

"Right.... Is there anything I can do?

"I mean trigger, I need a take on it. I'd like that information, but it feels like I just heard it."

The kingdom of Ruthua is absolute. When that happens, it's hard to find a collaborator inside.

"Anything good?

"For now, anything that acts differently from the will of the kingdom's mainstream"

"I can think of one thing. But..."

Watt had an idea. But it's something I'm not sure I'd like to put in my mouth.

"Whatever you want, say it."

"Church of Truth"

This was what Watt put into words, prompted by Kamui.

"That's it!

Besides, Kamui has a big reaction.

"No, you tell me yourself. That's the church, right?

It shows a movement different from the will of the Kingdom of Ruthua, so it is the opponent who has spoken but is undoubtedly hostile to the Republic. I don't think it's available, Watt.

"No problem at all. I'm stunned at myself for saying it or why I didn't think of it. No, you can't. It has weird constraints. We need to get back to the beginning."

"Beginning?"

"No choice of means, use what you can, parents or children"

"... is that what the king of one country calls dialogue?

Either that or the human language in the back society.

"I just became king because I need it to serve my purpose. Kings, so here's the thing, that's just the constraint."

If you try Kamui, the status of king is also just a means to an end. The basic idea is different from that of a normal person.

"Absolutely. But tell me, you use yourself the most, don't you?

"I use it for my parents and children, so it's natural to use myself."

"We don't have any certainty we're gonna get anything. Are we on a dangerous bet?

The Kingdom of Ruthua is an enemy land for Kamui. Even as we speak so far, Wat still doesn't know why Kamui visited the kingdom.

"I had to come one day. That's it."

"Why?"

"Break up, you miss that, don't you?

"... is that about me?

Watt gets confused by Kamui's unexpected words.

"There's no one else here who seems that way."

"... tell that to the woman."

Even if you tell a man, he'll make you fall in love with him. Especially for someone like Watt who has been unable to trust people.

"Hmm? What does that mean in this case? Well, okay. Well, then I need you to look into it."

"It's the Church of God."

"Yes. Check out that upper level guy. People, reputation around them, influence within the church, etc."

"Okay."

And Kamui's plot sets in motion.

◇ ◇ ◇

The headquarters of the Church of the True God is in the King's Capital of the Kingdom of Ruthua. This is more than a church that originally stood up with the support of the Kingdom, naturally.

Its headquarters was now wrapped in unprecedented tension. Under tension is one man standing before the Pope of the Truth. The messenger of the Republic of Arten Kreutz.

"Thank you for the opportunity to see me, despite my sudden visit. I am Kamui Kreutz, King of the Republic of Arten Kreutz"

"Become!?

Surprise spreads around Kamui's introduction. What you hear from outside the room is the sound of the church knights panicking, who had refrained from doing so.

"Oh? Didn't you pass it on?

"... only with the messenger of the Republic"

It can't be telling. That's what I told him to surprise me.

"Oh, forgive me for that. It has become unofficial for me to visit the Kingdom. But you haven't even spoken from the kingdom, have you?

"As, well."

"Really..."

Listen to the Pope's reply and show the bare gesture Kamui thinks.

"So, King of the Republic of Artenkreutz himself, what can I do for you?

The side of the Church of the True God is not going to talk slowly. I want Kamui to leave as soon as possible.

"I stopped by on my way back to the kingdom when I accepted the invitation"

"An invitation to the kingdom?

"Yes, Your Majesty, Alexandre II, at your immediate request."

"I see."

Here, the tension that was wrapping the church headquarters loosens slightly. Because of the relief that King Ruthua's invitation will not result in impersonal imitation.

The opponent is the Demon King who drove the Church of God to ruin. No knight had the courage to face it.

"I didn't plan to visit, but I was a little concerned. I thought it would be an extra treat, but it depends on how I get here."

"What would that be?

"I am worried about the future of the Church of Truth. I wonder if the Church of Truth will disappear as it is."

"What!?

To the story of Kamui, from the church people, the frightening appearance of earlier disappears and anger is floating.

"Isn't this thought empathetic?

"My church will disappear, etc. It can't be like that."

"This is... It's still good to be here."

"Suddenly, what the hell is it?

The Pope is irritated by Kamui's attitude. Suddenly, when they say you're doomed, it's natural.

"Fortunately for the Church of God to be dissolved, you're not happy that the Church of God can replace it, are you?

"I'm not saying I'm happy, but I think it's our Church's mission to spread the word."

The point is the same that we are just changing our way of saying it and trying to replace it. But this doesn't matter to Kamui. I just wanted to make a point of talking.

"Is that what everyone here thinks?

"Of course."

"Really...... What's wrong with this? I don't think there's much I can do to push my opinion."

Now Kamui shows hesitation in talking.

"If there's something you want to talk about, could you state it first? I have no idea what you're trying to say."

To that attitude, the Pope's frustration only increases.

"Then I'll ask you. What is the existential significance of the Church of Truth?

"spreading God's teachings to people and guiding them right"

Returns the answer to Kamui's question. But this is not the kind of existential significance Kamui asked.

"But the role was already assumed by the Church of God. Dare I say, isn't that the intention behind the creation of the Church of True God?

"The corruption of the Church of God was beyond sight. On behalf of the corrupt Church of God, we have risen to save people."

This is what I claimed when I founded the Church of the True God. But because this claim was accepted by people, there is not a Church of the True God. If that were the case, the Church of God might have gotten a little better.

"Right. The Church of God was indeed terrible. We know that very well. But the Church of God was doing only one thing right. Do you know what that is?

"... I don't know"

I don't understand. I don't think the Pope is willing to think about it, such as the righteous conduct of the Church of God.

"Having left the truth for future generations. Even if it's just a fact that only one person, the Pope, knows, I think the history that has connected it is right."

"It's..."

"No way, you're not saying you still don't know the truth, are you?

"That's bullshit"

The doctrine of the Church of God is exactly the same as the doctrine in the table of the Church of God. You can't admit the hidden truth.

"Do you call the truth bullshit? Now, the true religion is a cult that spreads misteaching to people."

"Hey, what?!?

"Is it not?

"No!"

Kamui's words, from the Church of Truth, are outrageous. You can't possibly admit that. I know it's a camouflage. It's called cult. The goal is to rebel strongly against it.

"Do you really think so? Even though the former Pope of the Church of God acknowledges our mistakes and is about to abandon everything and take the right path, you trump it with bullshit. No, the former popes and you of the Church of God who, before the truth was anything, abandoned both status, honor and a wealthy life. And which will the people recognize as true?

"It's..."

It's actually a subtle place, but the way Kamui put it, they think he's a former pope. It fits into Kamui's surgery.

"I think it's one courage to admit mistakes. Well, that would be good. I return to the significance of the Church of the True God."

"So it is"

"The Church of the True God was created by the Kingdom of Ruthua to exclude the influence of the Church of God from the people. Isn't it? No way, you think this is different, too?

Even if it is only for the Kingdom of Ruthua, this is also one of the existential significance of the Church of the True God.

"... even if the kingdom was such an ascetic, we"

"If you can do the right thing, do you think that's good? I think that's the right idea. But what is the existential significance of the Church of the True God if seen from the Kingdom? Now that the Church of God is gone, is the Church of the Truth necessary for the Kingdom to replace it?

"It's..."

You can't possibly need it. The significance of the Church of Truth for the Kingdom of Ruthua is lost because of the dissolution of the Church of God.

If the Church of Truth, like the Church of God once was, tries to have influence over the people, it is only a disturber to the kingdom.

"We cannot extend our influence over the people, and we are neglected from the kingdom we were supporting. So can the Church of Truth survive? This is what I first said about worrying about the future."

"… so what can we do?

The Pope is unaware that he is no longer able to deny the words of Kamui.

"What, didn't you have consciousness? So you know what you're gonna do, right? Gathering support from the people and not relying on the kingdom."

It's a subtle place to be aware, but this is how Kamui says it so that he doesn't think he's been uttered.

"We can't do that, so we..."

"Can't you? But I know the organization that does it."

"... Golden Cross Guardian Society"

It guides me well and speaks its name. But emotions can honestly show disgust without being confused.

"That's right. Is that what you're saying? Can you say that you have the same aspirations in terms of working for the people?

"That's true, though."

"If you see the Congregation as a competitor, isn't the Church of True God an organization for the people? Too bad. Apparently, there's no way I can help you."

"... to power?

The next thing Kamui shows is profit. The expectation is that we may be able to unlock the situation that is stuck.

"Yes, if the Church of the Truth is to return to the truth and to the Church that serves the people, our country is ready to help it"

…………

My feelings are shaky. But it's not easy to accept. The result was silence.

"I see. Can't you get rid of the prejudice against the Demons? Okay, I don't need this one either. You just have to perish as an organization or as an individual."

"What!?

As soon as I can, I'm going into a threat this time. Now the emotions will be shaken in the direction that Kamui thinks.

"We don't even have to wait for the kingdom to neglect us and perish. I will certify you as our enemy."

"Yes, no, it is!

Even the Church of God is to be dissolved. Not a single one is hostile to the Demons, such as the Church of Truth, a much smaller organization than that.

"For once, I'll give you time to think. Yeah, this is a threat, but to tell the truth, it doesn't matter what happens to the true religion. Because you don't have to do anything to perish. That, too, not so far away."

"Oh no..."

"For the Church of True God, I find that quite interesting. I can't believe I'm here and I haven't been informed of anything. The kingdom is already taking things lightly, like the Church of Truth. Isn't the day you're cut off from support that far?

…………

"Well, here's the story from me…, oh, just one more thing, let's talk about excluding prejudice against the Demons because you were there"

"What is it?

"Why don't the Demons hide in the woods like the Elves and the Dwarves, dive into the earth, etc., and try to stay connected with the people?

"... I don't know"

There's no way the Pope can tell about the Demons. There's only a handful of people who know.

"It's for the people. The species of man, weak in body, luxury and strength, has a slippage in terms of reproduction. It remains the same after being mixed up with the Demons."

"How about that?

"The blood of the demons flowing to the people is fading. Hundreds of years ahead, maybe more, but eventually people may lose their magic and return to their original human beings"

"So what do you say it is?

The Pope does not understand the difference between human race and man. Of course, why was the people created?

"Can we live in this world to people who can't even use magic? Even though God said he created the Demon Nation into this world because he couldn't do it. The Demons keep pure blood and live in this world to prevent it. Can't you think of that?

…………

"You must choose. Will you remain supremacist and exclude the demons and destroy the people themselves, or will you stand on the side of protecting the demons for the sake of the people? I don't care if it's based on noble will or self-preservation, but I would prefer to choose the latter."

This story, too, is only a threat in truth. Even with the same threat, this sounds strange because it sounds like advice.

"About that..."

"We don't need to draw conclusions now. Besides, if you're willing to pick the latter, I think it's a good idea to visit our country first."

"Is it in the Republic of Arten Kreutz?

"That's right. People and demons can coexist. You can see that. I think you should judge on that. You should leave the kingdom and see the world. Then you'll understand a little more of what I'm saying."

"... ok"

"I hope that day will come. Okay, we're in this."

"Ah, yes..."

Forget to drop them off even though the king of one country was his opponent, and the people of the Church of the Truth stood still on the spot. Thoughts around each head. As Kamui put it, some are based on their faith as priests, while others consider preservation. In any case, that choice was trying to consolidate in one direction.

"I see. Can't you get away with it even if you know what to do?"

As soon as he left church headquarters, Watt called out to Kamui. He couldn't help but wish to see how Kamui did it.

"Got a little?

"Very well."

"Well, that's not what Ella said this time. Originally, the Church of Truth was packed. This time I just cleared a way out of it."

Before Kamui could fit into the plan, the Church of the True God was stuck and unable to move. One place, if it's empty, it's the only way to move there.

"Who didn't get a reply? That, no matter what you think, you were willing to go to the Republic, right?

"Something, that pope, didn't you feel like a trinket? Even if the Pope himself thinks so, it makes no sense if he doesn't obey around him. We need time to make sure of that."

"I see."

Watt seemed the same when he smelled the pope's trinket odor.

"Keep an eye on the Church's leading men for a while. If anyone comes out to tell the kingdom, there's no such thing as this story."

"Don't you have to stop me?

"Good. You don't have to be so nice. If you leave alone, there are others. I don't need the hassle of crushing each and every one of them."

The Orthodox organization is fragile. Kamui decided that if there were a few people who would break away, that would make them worthless as an organization.

"What is known to the kingdom?

"If the kingdom finds out, the Church of Truth will be crushed. Another possibility is to use the Church of the True God to set us up with something, but if you know that, it's not hard to take it backwards."

"Is it good that feelings in the kingdom get worse?

"My emotions are getting worse enough already. The kingdom is only forced to make the choice of whether to take advantage of that bad sentiment."

Compared to the Church of the True God, the kingdom is much more adult as an organization. History is different, so naturally.

"... studied"

"Not so much. Even if the Church of the True God will be able to muster the trust of the people to exert its influence, that is a long way ahead. That's unlikely to help."

"Then why?

"Twenty years from now, it might help"

"Hey?"

"That's a joke...... but for the moment I want to use the network that church organizations have. And the information it has. The Pope had begun before the building, but there must be corruption going on somewhere, not just in the church, in the organization. I hope that leads to the kingdom. Thread to set something up in the kingdom. The Church of Truth is it."

"What an authentic story for being flashy."

"Isn't that the first one? But if, for example, this triggers even the secrets of a civilian, it's profitable. Use it to do the next one. That's how it spreads into the tunnel. I'm telling you, this is Watt's job, too."

"I know.... By the way, the same thing in the Empire?

"Secrets"

I mean, I'm going. Against the Empire, we have already reached quite deep.

"That's scary."

"There are limits to relying on the Demons. The more information networks there are, the better. It's an unmatched information network."

"Right. I have to make my own independent one."

"That's the thing. Regards."

"Leave it to me."

Kamui left the King's Capital, making the visit to the King's Capital, which seemed to have ended in vain, only a little meaningful.