Maou No Utsuwa

Mittelburg, the former royal capital. Now he has changed his name to Westmid, the king capital of the kingdom of Dia, but he has not yet penetrated the people who live there either.

It was a tumultuous day for the inhabitants of the Wang capital. Rather than the name of the city, the renaming of the country itself to the kingdom of Dia, its subordination to the Rusua Empire, and the successive amazing events with the marriage of Emperor Claudia and Emperor Nicolai, who were emperors, lived their days without knowing what was what.

Still, at last, sometimes there is not that much change in my daily life, and I have just calmed down, but now, again, the King's capital, Westmid, is surrounded by an atmosphere of urgency.

The reason for this lies in the indiscriminateness of the representatives of the nations who appear one after the other and their companions, as well as the soldiers of the Russua Imperial Army, who are massively placed all over the city in the name of their escorts. Although it is a guard mission, its reality is the purpose of alerting and restraining those visiting other countries from doing anything.

This gathering of subordinate nations is the first opportunity for the Ruthuan Empire to show off its own national glory. Failure is unacceptable. The tension had also been conveyed to the inhabitants living in the Wang capital.

In such a king's capital, there is a corner of the atmosphere that is different from the rest. It's a backtown, a ghetto, where people from a subordinate country can't possibly show up.

The Imperial Army is unaware that there is perhaps the most vigilant and fearful row of visitors to that slum area by the Ruthua Empire.

"What about the king of a country coming using the loophole used by those in the backyard business?

Dark talking in a squeaky voice, but that look looks really fun.

"Because there will be a lot of guys in this city who want to kill me in the heart. Just in case."

Kamui, who answers that, is also grinning at the full face. I am delighted to be reunited with Dark for a long time.

A room in a favela building. Kamui and Dirk, across the table, are enjoying their first conversation in a long time. Theresa, Ranks and Kamui companions are also present.

"I guess so. Because a lot of people think the fall of the Empire is because of Kamui. There have been stories of many soldiers killed in Kamui's despicable ruse."

When it comes to this city, most things go to Dark's ear. Absolutely not if it's a rumor.

"I knew it. I thought so."

"It's during the war. It's only natural to cast bad reviews on enemy countries."

Nothing special, such as passing information to the public inciting hatred of enemy countries. That's not all. Intelligence control has also been exercised in the Old Empire to hide defeat. Though the old empire was also being hunted down enough to come to its limits, and the people were aware of the decline of their country.

"You were right to sneak in. I'm not joking about slapping residents."

"But I really didn't know it was coming. Are you seriously going to bow your head?

Kamui appeared in Westmid, the king's capital, because he responded to the empire's gathering. Between the sights of the castle, you will pledge your allegiance to Emperor Nicolai.

'Cause there's nothing to lose when you bow your head down.'

"... ha. Wasn't love the only thing blunt?"

Sighing deliberately, Dark points to Kamui's bluntness. Most people around you don't want Kamui to bow their heads to others, and that's also to Nikolai and so on. And is Kamui aware or not?

"What?"

At least he's showing how he doesn't know how to react.

"Nothing. So when did you get to the castle?

"I'll be on my way in a little while. I want to end it and go home."

"You're right about that."

Dark is elbowed on the table and in a hand held position in front of him. Dark has his gaze on Therese from the gap in his hand, but Therese, who looks terribly nervous, doesn't realize it.

"What's Theresa?

Kamui noticed Dark's gaze.

"You're not Mr. Hildegand, are you?

"Oh. Hilda and I were together, and Alto stopped me because it's dangerous to be here. I don't think I'm worried about anything."

"So instead, Mr. Therese?

"This is the best opportunity to get Theresa to admit she exists."

"... that's all?

With his exploratory gaze on him, Dark confirms to Kamui.

"That's the only reason I asked Alto. I don't think there's anything else, though?

"... well. You missed Mr. Hildegand, too. I could be famous right now."

Dirk met with Hildegand when Hildegand was still the queen of Prince Thales. The public position was when he was the enemy of Kamui. Even though he somehow admitted to being one of them, Dirk didn't even name him.

"That's another opportunity."

"Then at least Kamui would have come sooner. We have a lot to talk about."

"All the time, go around. I went back to Amphang and left right away."

"Oh well... Well, at least go visit the Admiral's grave."

"What?"

Surprise spreads on Kamui's face. I didn't hear about the general's death.

"Sorry. I kept it to myself. I've been sick for two years, and I died six months ago. Because the Admiral tells me not to bother Kamui with small things. I was wondering if you didn't want me to know about your death."

"... right"

Just because I knew didn't mean I could do something. Still, I regret not being able to do anything to the person who took care of me.

"The cemetery is in the joint cemetery on the back. The Admiral wasn't close, either."

Behind the Glades lies a joint cemetery. It's not limited to burying the unaccompanied, but no one bothered to pick a cemetery in the Glades. It was a cemetery for those without nature and a pick-up.

"Well, I'll stop by before I go to the castle"

"That's good"

"So what's it like?

Kamui asks Dark if he feels like even asking how his body is doing.

"Unsurprisingly, Nicolai seems obsessed with Claudia."

Naturally, the story is not about Dark's health. I want to confirm the trend of the Empire in the King's capital before we go to the castle.

"Obsessed... with a relationship, right?

"Is there anything else?

"... no, I do"

It was incredible information against Claudia for Kamui, who had no attraction at all, or at least as a mature woman. It's just that I think this is because it's a camouflage, and generally Claudia is an attractive woman with adorability no matter how old she is.

"Well, they don't make adult relationships between men and women feel like they're pointing drowning at children in public. But that's why I'm scared."

"... the Ruthua Empire's subordinates have no sense of crisis?

Kamui knows that Emperor Nicolai has his original righteous queen and his son, the Crown Prince. When Emperor Nicolai drowns Claudia, it can be a source of succession strife when it comes to something that a child can do in that state.

That can't be what you don't understand under the empire.

"Not really to my surprise. The only thing Vasily seems suspicious about."

"I wonder what it is?

The more I know about Claudia, the more Kamui feels the unspeakable creeps.

"It can be a special ability. If there is, is it a place called Vampio or Lilith blood?

The Vampires and Liliths, and the Demons, also known to men as Dreamdemons, all possess the ability to enchant. It is the ability to attract the other person's mind and reduce their ability to think.

"... it doesn't sound like a joke. But I don't think Vasily will leave the seeds of civil strife alone. You're gonna hit me with something."

"Will that cure you?

"Because I'm the one who's going to get over it. Well, that's good in itself now. Any influence on the politics of the Empire?

The fact that a civil conflict occurs in the Ruthuan Empire is not an issue in itself. The problem is that imperial politics doesn't go in the direction the Kamuis want.

"I don't think so now. Occasionally Nicolai seems to ask for advice, but it just doesn't involve important policies"

"Right..."

"Honestly, would it take a little longer to get to know the empire's insides? It still takes time to get familiar. A little more, we need to break the tension and let senior officials play."

The most effective means of gathering information in Dark's organization is to obtain it from visitors to the liquor stores and whorehouses it operates. Familiarize high-ranking officials with pillow talk to get the information out. Obtaining important information, but getting to that point in the relationship still takes time.

"There's no hurry now. I don't have all the information I need."

"Really?

Kamui's words were surprising to Dark. Dark, who is responsible for gathering information, knows very well that Kamui values information above all else.

"The information here means. What we need now is information on the surrounding aristocracy. Where to be independent, alone or working with others as independent"

The Empire encourages independence in a way. Because of the purpose of weakening the power of individual subordinate nations. Especially in the north, Kamui knows that the empire is moving fairly aggressively in an attempt to separate the nobility from the Republic.

"What are you going to do with that information?

"If we're going to build a country, we're going to need different things. This is a great opportunity for business. You'll need a merchant. If you can make a name for yourself there, you'll have more and more opportunities to make money."

"And he said it was connected behind it. Otto could be the richest man in the world, right?

Otto Chamber of Commerce. This is now a large treasury that houses a number of merchants under its umbrella. Many merchants are part of the Otto Chamber of Commerce but conceal it and do business with it. The Otto Chamber of Commerce has been carrying out such disguises to dive into various countries and not to be alarmed.

Kamui was looking to let those chambers of commerce go deep into the countries that were going to be independent.

"The richest man in the world was Otto's dream. I'd love that if it were to happen."

"I see."

Kamui isn't just thinking about fulfilling her friend's dream. Dark will soon find out about this.

"Is it time? Rent me a room because I want to get dressed."

"Oh, that's perfect. Bye. Go ahead. Use the back room."

The Kamuis remain on a journey schedule. Even if it is not the right fit for a look at the Emperor, who is the Lord.

Kamui walking toward the room Dark pointed out to change into clothes for viewing.

"Mr. Theresa's not that way, is she?

Dark spoke to Theresa walking behind Kamui.

"What?"

"I think it would be nice if it was just Kamui, but are you going to get dressed in front of someone else?

"Ah..."

Realizing my failure, Therese dyes her face red.

"I see. I asked my men a long time ago, but Mr. Theresa is cute, isn't she?

"What, no, no"

Theresa's face became more and more lit and red. But with Dark's words to follow, his complexion will soon return.

"That's the better face. If he had such a hard face, the ploy would be ripped off by Kamui. It doesn't have to be."

"... why?

With her eyes wide open, Theresa is staring at Dark. I can't help but pass on my nervousness. But when there's a ruse behind it, I don't see why it was spotted.

"Mr. Therese shows up where Claudia is, and it also appears as Kamui's side chamber. I'm not stupid enough not to know what this means."

"Oh well..."

"That's not what Kamui thinks. Then I guess it's the plan around Alto... but what's he in such a hurry?"

Alto's plan is foreseeable for Dark. Most people would know there was something if they looked at Theresa, who had been nervous all along.

"... but Alto said he would never really die"

"That's right. There's no way Kamui would allow that. They'll protect you no matter what."

"... well"

Theresa's cheeks stained slightly red again. Kamui protects himself. It made me happy to think of this.

"Just how could Kamui... That's what's bothering you."

There's no way Kamui can figure out what Dark can tell. I'm curious why you let Theresa accompany you at your peril.

"Uh..."

Theresa gets in trouble with Dark, who started thinking.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Show Mr. Theresa to her room. Can someone put a woman on you?

"Yes."

Dark's men, who were holding back behind him, lead Theresa to her room. Dirk swooped into his thoughts again as he saw the two backs leaving the room.

Without much time, the Kamuis finished dressing and came out of the room.

"... so to see Nikolai?

Seeing what the Kamuis look like, Dark looks surprised.

"What? Are you crazy? I heard you can't dress like this."

To Dark's unexpected reaction, Kamui is trying to ascertain his appearance in a hurry.

"Oh, no. It looks good on you. That's good."

Kamui wears knightly clothing that is edged and stabbed with silver thread by the way in a pitch-black fabric. If this is all it is, it is a good outfit for Kamui, but today it was woven from the shoulder with the same pitch-black cloak with a silver lining on top of it, the same as the knight's clothing. On its back is a silver cross stabbed with silver thread.

When it comes to formal clothing, it's a dress that looks really good when Kamui wears it.

"... I knew Alto was top notch for harassment"

Dark whining small so that it doesn't sound kamui. That look looks really fun. In the meantime, Kamui confirms his outfit, and looks out at the ranks and Nicholas dressed in the same way.

Then, for a while, I kill my time talking about no other love.

"Oh, thank you for waiting"

Theresa, who was finally dressed in a separate room, arrived there.

"What?"

Dark is surprised to see what that Theresa looks like.

"What, what?

"... No, Mr. Theresa, do you want to turn it?

"Oh, that, I'm not very happy. But I want you to make sure you don't lose your clothes."

Theresa wears flashy makeup like she did when she was playing the bad girl. That's not all. He was wearing a deep red dress, not knightly clothes. Pretty flashy impression, but this suits me well when I wear a well-made, glossy atmosphere Theresa.

"No, you all look good. I'm sure you'll be delighted to see it."

"... do you? Are you out of your mind?

"That's good. So, if you're gonna stop by the grave, it's time, right?

"... well. Bye, Dark. See you later."

Kamui leaves the room with a voice on Dark.

"Hey, Kamui"

Dark hung his voice on that back.

"Hmm?"

"When will Kamui come this way?

Kamui did not answer this Dark question. With a meaningful grin, one hand up and greeting him, he leaves the room intact.

Therese and the others go after them, even though they care more about Dark.

"Boss, what was that?

Dark's men inquired in the room where the Kamuis were gone. My men were also concerned about the meaning of Dark's words.

"I thought about it. Think Kamui shouldn't be on the stage."

"Why not? Even if he sees me, he feels like a king."

"That's right. You don't know which one is the emperor, do you?

"Right. So why not?"

My men felt Kamui deserved the style of king of one country. My men don't know why it's better for Kamui to leave the stage.

"Visible fear and invisible fear. Which is scarier?

"... are you invisible?

Think about it for a second. My men chose invisible fear.

"What, but I'm not sure. It's the answer, isn't it? Can the Empire be relieved that Kamui disappeared from the surface stage with power?

"... you can't do it right away"

"Yes. I can just show my strength from behind when something happens and make Kamui know he's alive. If you keep doing this, Kamui will be a legend"

"Is it a legend?

Dark's story is getting exaggerated. People don't pin it on me when they say it's a legend.

"Don't you see? If Kamui, the king, dies, fear fades even if the country remains. But if you don't know if you're alive or dead, as long as the organization stays alive, you can give them fear."

"Oh, I get it. You're a ghost who cages bad kids, aren't you?

Before the bad boy, a ghost appears and folds the cage. What my men are saying is one of the fairy tales they use when scolding young children.

"Yeah, you had such a fairy tale... something different. But isn't that a mistake?"

"Does the Empire not know when or what to do, and it can't do anything weird?"

"Well, I hope so."

"Is that it? But what will the boss do when it does?

"I will always be under Kamui. Originally, I didn't want to, and I owe it to Kamui to have me now. In the first place, half of our organization still belongs to Kamui."

Many are drawn to the organization by Kamui and remain loyal to Kamui, such as the villains who are found in Kamui like Wat and located everywhere, plus the bandits.

"Really?"

However, this subordinate is not. I feel uncomfortable that Dark will be in Kamui.

"I tried to make sure you were willing to do that, but that reaction. Bye. Kamui is extremely different from when it's hard to understand."

Dark thinks Kamui should dive into the Dark Society too. He said he should be the ruler of the Dark Society. But it's only Dark's idea, except what Kamui thinks.

I tried to make sure of that, but it was over with failure.

"What do we do now?

"I know that. We need to expand our forces more than ever before, and we need to tear the backs of the entire continent. In the meantime, we will accelerate our invasion of the Ruthua Empire. Instruct them to get ready."

"Ah, yes."

If we think that the war on the table has been cured, the next step will be to intensify the strife in the back society. But no one in the world will ever know this battle. It's a battle in the dark, unknown.

"Now alto. I'll take your place if you're rusty. [M] It's time for me to repay Kamui."

The Empire of Schutz Alten has another emperor. Dark's hand, called the Emperor of the Dark Society, is about to spread throughout the continent.