Maou No Utsuwa

The trigger emerged from an unexpected place as various thoughts crossed to create the time each aspired to.

The death of Alexandros II, a predecessor of the Ruthuan Empire. It is subtle whether we should call it a predecessor. In the course of the establishment of the Empire, without being given the throne, Nicolai took the throne of Emperor of the Empire. I have to say that I have no problem because I am the first emperor, but Alexandros II's position, which was in the hospital bed, remained vague. Stay the king of the Ruthua "kingdom” that you don't already have.

Within the Empire, anyway, in the whole continent, a forgotten existence. Alexandros II died.

In this situation, just as Emperor Nicolai could no longer remain in Westmid either. You can't scorn my father's death. I had to perform the funeral the Emperor's father deserved to be able to unite the continent.

Fortunately, it is imprudent, but there was no difficulty in making decisions because the Prime Minister was also staying in Westmid. All you have to do is communicate the decision to your own civilian and get them ready.

While flying numerous decrees, Emperor Nicolai took the Imperial Army 30,000 back to his country.

- And today is finally Alexandros II's National Burial Day. The imperial capital mosque is lined with many flags of condolence and the entire city is engulfed in solemn air.

The funeral is held early in the morning. Alexandros II's coffin, leaving the castle, tours the Imperial City and is transported to the Imperial Knights Practitioner's Ground, a Saiba.

In fact, the burial of Alexandros II's body has been completed, and there are only a few artifacts in the coffin, but the attendance is a luxury that doesn't make you feel anything about it. Senior Bunwu officials surround the perimeter, and the Knights of Kingsguard, dressed in front and back, are proceeding in formation.

In front of many citizens filling the road, the queue stops many times to make people hear the words of a civilian honoring the achievements of the late Alexandros II. Listening to that story, people dedicate the flowers they have prepared to their coffins.

The flowers accumulated fall to the ground as the coffin moves out, and after the passage of the queue many flowers colour the path. And in another place many flowers are dedicated to the coffin.

Repeating this, the coffin goes around the Imperial City and reaches the Imperial Knights squad.

Waiting in the Knights' squad, Emperor Nikolai is the beginning royal people and literary officers, imperial nobles, and participants from various countries.

The division of the Schutz Alten Empire has created many small nations, and the Ruthua Empire has made them subordinate states. As far as the number of participants from other countries is concerned, it is a funeral on an unprecedented scale, as the Empire hoped.

And from the Federal Republic of Artenkreutz, Kamui was in attendance with Theresa. Although officially almost useless, Kamui, the Ruthua Empire never blamed it. It is clear that the apex of the Federal Republic of Artenkreutz, whether represented or not, is Kamui, and only Kamui is involved with the late Alexandros II.

Kamui watches Alexandros II's coffin advance to the platform in the attendance seat. I was honestly mourning the death of Alexandros II at this time.

Kamui also felt something that was hostile but not the only one.

"... is this the end of one era?

Theresa shrugged as she watched the funeral. It may be true, but it is not a good dialogue to speak of in this setting.

"I don't immediately say what I think in an official setting"

It was decided that Kamui would be angry with me.

"Can't you do it now?

Theresa doesn't know why she was scolded.

"It doesn't always mean no. But some people don't feel good about the end of an era, even though the empire is just around the corner, right?

"... oh well"

The establishment of the Ruthua Empire marks the beginning of a new era. The Empires will not feel good when they say at the beginning of it the end of the times, etc. Some may twist and perceive that they want the end of the empire.

Whatever you say, the Kamuis are the most vigilant to the Empire.

"I'm sure you've just changed the times."

"Really?

Therese's rating for Alexandros II is low. He thinks the former Kingdom of Ruthua beat the Empire because the Kamuis were behind all sorts of plots.

"Because we fought and won the Empire of the time and took the seat of the champion."

"Yes, but that's what the Kamuis are for"

"We're the same people who didn't do anything. It created the Kingdom of Ruthua into a mighty nation and won the war. That's something to be commended for."

It's a lie that I haven't done anything. But at the time, Kamui had no intention of publicly acknowledging what he was doing. You don't have to go out of your way to reveal it.

"Right..."

Theresa wasn't convinced by Kamui's explanation, but she accepted it because she didn't think it was an impossible denial either. For both of us, it's just a chat.

The funeral is still underway while the two are chatting. The coffin of Alexandros II is placed on the prepared pedestal of the ceremony, where the achievements of his life are told.

When these are finished, flowers will be donated by the attendees, and the Kamuis will also head to the ceremony.

"... at this time"

In a rush unworthy of a funeral place, several knights line the front of the coffin, Sergei. Running towards General Baskin.

"Is something wrong?

"Maybe what I was expecting just happened"

"Oh. You mean that"

"It's just that this is the right time to tell."

Kamui mouths the timing again. What happened is predictable. But that was not something to be revealed at the funeral home.

The funeral has been interrupted at the ceremony and a literary martial officer is gathered under Emperor Nicolai. I can show you either a sad look or an angry look, and I can see you talking about something.

"Well, what do you think?

Watching it, Kamui shrugs.

"What?

"Donate flowers. Can you forgive me for this, or can I not afford that feeling"

"What, that?"

It didn't immediately come to Theresa's mind what a situation meant by not being allowed to donate flowers.

"... apparently the latter"

Many knights come to the attendance table with a tense face. Kamui knows that the purpose lies with him. I know.

"... Lord Kamui Kreutz. I'd like to come with us."

It was Vasily who spoke up. Since before, Vasily has been the focal point from what to what when it comes to the Republic.

"You're going to be donating flowers?

"That's another time."

"Even so, why don't you tell me?

The reason is predictable, but Kamui nevertheless asked Vasily for an explanation. A little something, but this is the kind of behavior we need in this case.

"Reason is... there's been a revolt in the West"

"Are you going to tell me that the Republic has waged a rebellion? I don't think that's possible, though?

"Not the Republic. … the Union of the Kingdom of Sidvest."

You know what I mean. Vasily told me how she feels.

"... I see. That's tough. So?"

The Union of Sidvest Kingdoms, Deefreet moved. So Kamui shows the attitude of what's going on.

"I'd like to talk to you for a minute. I'll show you to your room, so I'd like you to wait there for a while."

"For a while, how long?

"That's... until the situation is clear"

Slightly painful answer. To tell the truth, I suspect that the Republic is involved in the rebellion of the Union of the Kingdom of Sidvest, so don't detain Kamui for a while, but this is hard to say in the presence of some participants from other countries.

The truth is Vasily was not sure if he should say anything about the rebellion, but he said it because he thought this was something he would soon find out.

"... I see. Well, let me show you to your room."

Kamui accepted the restraint as he gave Vasily the flower he had in his hand. You don't have to resist. I knew this could happen, and I attended the funeral.

"... Then come here"

Vasily and the knights guide Kamui away from the scene. Where that appearance was no longer visible, the attendance seats became fussy.

Everyone expected it to happen someday, but since the establishment of the Ruthua Empire, the first revolt has taken place in reality.

◇ ◇ ◇

The room where Kamui and Theresa were guided is a normal room. It is quite large and has furniture such as tables and beds.

But if you look at the details, the entrance door seems to be considerably thicker and heavier than the normal one, and naturally the thickness of the wall on which it is installed is equally thick. There are windows, but in the form of a number of small things, there's not enough width for people to go through.

It feels like an easy place to spend.

Kamui is impressed that there are normally rooms like this, although it is a natural preparation, because restraint has brought them here for the purpose.

"... were there also in these Imperial castles?

"Oh, there it is. In the case of the Empire, it wasn't in the castle, it was the next tower."

"Tower?"

"Yes. A prison tower for when a man of high stature commits a sin. I've never been inside, but I think it's a lot more luxurious than this. Sometimes the royal family comes in."

If they are of high stature, even if they are sinners, they are given considerable treatment. However, most of the waiting ahead is death.

Go down to the civilians or choose death. This is the extreme sentence for a person of high stature, and in many cases death is chosen. Even if you live as a civilian, most people can't live. Because moderate death is just waiting.

"That's enough room, but you're bored"

"How many days?

"Come on, I don't know that. Maybe tomorrow, maybe months ahead."

"... ever get killed?

Theresa asked anxiously.

It is possible that restraint is not the only thing. If you're feeling threatened by Kamui, the best solution to that is to kill him.

"I may think so. But they're not going to kill me."

"You're right."

At once Theresa's face brightens with Kamui's words. Speaking of which Kamui is fine, Theresa's anxiety disappears from her mind.

"You won't be stopping the funeral on the way, so there won't be anything until it's over. You wanna go to sleep and wait 'cause you're bored?

"What... but it's still bright..."

"Yes, but there's nothing to do"

"Well, whenever I say Kamui wants to..."

Theresa mouths this as she dyes her cheeks red and mozzles. Needless to say, it's a misunderstanding of a promise.

"... not so. I mean nap."

"Ah... well"

Theresa, who makes her face even more red. It's because of shame in another way.

"Besides, I'm here for a funeral, so that doesn't taste good, does it?

"What? Really?

"No, 'cause that's what he said during the funeral."

"Nothing even if I'm stuck here the whole time? Even a month? Three months?

"... no, well, that's just... that's..."

We've been together for a long time, and I don't even have the confidence to be able to live that much abstinence in Kamui.

"Phew."

Seeing Kamui's reaction, Theresa looks unusual and in a mood to hit.

"What?"

"Always alone"

"... well, yeah"

Now it was Kamui's turn to illuminate.

"Master Hildegand is already traveling alone, so can I have some fun, too?

"Well, as far as I can..."

Though wondering what he would enjoy with himself under house arrest, Kamui returned his compliments to Theresa's inquiry.

"Then..."

Therese leans herself happily on Kamui.

"Today... no, not now, huh?

It was Kamui, whose feelings were already quite shaky.

"I know. I'm just feeling Kamui's temperature."

…………

Kamui will grind in his heart with Theresa's dialogue, which can also be described as a no push. Did you help that? was Theresa herself.

"... how did Deefleet get up now?

Theresa has spoken out about what she normally wonders about enjoying the conversation.

"You heard the explanation before you left, didn't you?

"I heard, but the way Alto explains it is hard"

"Oh well... Simply put, because the army of the Empire has been raised from the western part of the continent. All that remained was ninety thousand combined with the kingdom of Dia. Plus the Graz kingdom, it's 120,000."

"What about the Union of the Kingdom of Sidvest?

"What do you mean, 40,000?

"A third. And you can win with that?

"There is thirty thousand in the Kingdom of Oppenheim. Besides, the Imperial Army must be prepared for other countries as well. I guess you thought you had a winning shot."

Kamui's way of saying it includes. I don't think the Union of Sidvest Kingdoms will win.

"I knew you couldn't win?

"What did you say you won with? That's the problem."

"Aren't you just going to win the fight?

"I am, though. If you beat 120,000 troops, that's not the end of it. We must also fight the Imperial Army, which is raising it to our home country. Besides, by the time you arrive, you can destroy the 120,000 who are in the West, or you can put them under perfect control, but if you don't,"

There is no way that 120,000 troops can be wiped out, regardless of time or otherwise. It's also impossible to get under perfect control first.

"Is that it? After all, are we going to fight the Great Army?

I can tell by Therese, who doesn't have the kind of strategy, tactics.

"Exactly. There's no point in bothering to stand up at this time of year."

"Then why?

"Deefreet reads that if there is one trigger, the war will spread throughout the western part of the continent. Or trying to make it spread. If you win the remaining outposts with the Imperial Army in the West, you think that will close the battle gap."

"Is he possibly an idiot?

If I found out Theresa told me this, I could usually be just as angry with the warm Deefleet. But there's only one reason to let Theresa say this.

"What are you in a hurry? I only think about things at my own convenience. Or an outing, was it this kind of personality from the beginning?

Though warm and personable in character, Deefleet has always had some strong points. Feeling slightly nostalgic, Kamui remembered it.

"I knew you wouldn't move around?

"The small countries of the North do not move first. The problem is not yet on the table. I have no resentment for feeling thankful that the Empire could have made me king."

A small country that was able to do so with the establishment of the Empire. It is visible that there will be various problems ahead. But that's a little further. There will be less dissatisfaction with the Empire.

"Oriental, not central?

"... you won't move. If you stand up, you will hit first with the army of the Empire's own country. There's no way they're gonna pull such a poor lottery."

The former Oriental Lords, who had been sandwiched between the Empire of Stutzalten and the Kingdom of Ruthua for a long time, were truly stubborn. Kamui believes that we cannot stand up in a situation where we are disadvantaged.

"So... what about us?

There is one possibility that Kamui can flip the situation he described. It's about the Federal Republic of Artenkreutz standing up. That Theresa fully understands, too.

"... Deefleet made two mistakes"

In a moment's time, Kamui spoke of this.

"What mistake?

"One was to try to use the Demons as a force of war"

"What?"

Demonic power. It is the Federal Republic of Artenkreutz that makes the most of it. Kamui's explanation that this was a mistake surprised Theresa.

"Is that it? Maybe you haven't noticed?

"What?

"Apart from revenge on the church and battles out of sight, few of us demons have put ourselves on the battlefield."

"Shh?"

"Lies are dialogue over here. You mean they didn't understand you, even though you were going to pay attention..."

Kamui is quite shocked to learn that Theresa, who was formerly on the enemy's side, didn't realize there were no demons on the battlefield.

"How could you do that?

"One is number. If you go out on the battlefield even if you are strong, the dead will still come out. I can't let a demon tribe in a state that's considerably reduced in numbers do that. I need you to go back to the number that you can leave seeds in the future."

"Right."

"The other is fear. This is the one we were looking out for. People persecute demons because they fear that one day the demons will eliminate themselves. That's not possible, but human sexuality doesn't understand it."

"You're right."

To the Demons, people are like descendants with blood connections. Originally sent to the earth to produce a human race, there is no way that the demon tribe would eliminate the human race.

It is Kamui's concern that the facts, which should also be in this man's ancient memory, are hard to penetrate the world.

"In this situation, how do you think we can kill each other further and bury the ditch? The more strength the Demons show on the battlefield, the more people must fear the Demons and try to destroy them"

"... you mean Deefleet is doing it"

"That sort of thing"

Theresa's story didn't seem to work very well, but Deefleet is trying to ruin what the Kamuis have been paying attention to.

This is one of the mistakes Deefleet made.

"I'm overwhelmed by force. So you can't?

If fear does not go away, there is also a way to use that fear to dominate people. It's what humans and people have done once.

"If it's for a while. But I think the dominance of power will collapse one day. by stronger force."

"... that's hard"

Thousands of years have gone by, many are unilateral enemies of the human race, but it cannot be easy to reconcile the two races, etc. I've known that for a long time too, Kamui.

"I don't think we can do it on our behalf. But I want to make that trigger. If that's not possible either..."

Kamui didn't say anything about what was ahead. What do you care? Kamui is careful what the conversation is about. This is the kind of room. I believe there must be someone listening somewhere.

"How about Deefreet wins and becomes the new emperor? Deefreet can get along."

Theresa has said something optimistic. I'm conscious of trying to boost a conversation that's going to get dark.

Don't think it's hard.

Unfortunately for Theresa, the conversation did not thrive, and Kamui looked difficult and lightly denied the possibility that Deefleet would become emperor.

"Can't win after all"

"I don't think so, and I don't think it's a good idea to win. In that sense, Deefleet took action at the worst of times"

"... you mean in the middle of a funeral?

"Yes. I'm actually taking action a long time ago, but more importantly, it's during the funeral that it conveys... you say you have no luck?

"Why?"

"King Alexandros II is quite revered in the Kingdom of Ruthua. Whatever you say, you defeated the Empire and became the champion of a continent that was a petition. If you imitate it to ruin King Alexandros II's funeral."

"Will the people not forgive Deefleet"

And knights and soldiers, their people. Ruthua Imperial Army's morale against the battle against the Union of the Kingdom of Sidvest will be greatly enhanced. Even if we were to lose one or two fights, it wouldn't be quiet enough.

"Military action in mourning, even if it isn't, isn't very praiseworthy. I don't think any other country would make a good impression."

"... did they hate Deefleet"

"To put it plainly, I guess that's what I mean. If you stand on people while they hate you, they'll shrug your feet one day. Apparently, the ideal of standing above people is to rule by benevolence."

"Zintok?

"Compassion for people, that sort of thing. You're saying that the man who did it will stand on top of you, admired by nature and man?

I can't even explain this in detail to Kamui. Kamui was also a story I heard from people, and it wasn't something I could talk about very deeply.

"... Kamui is right"

"Huh?"

"Kamui became king because everyone wanted him."

"... no, because we built our present status with force and conspiracy. That kind of thing is a hegemony, they don't last long."

Northende certainly does, as does the Federal Republic of Artenkreutz. It is good to say that by force and conspiracy we have created the present country.

"Really? Whose story is that?

It's just that Theresa is talking about Kamui within that country. I'm not convinced by Kamui's explanation.

"... a kind person told me. As it is now, the world remains chaotic and collapses."

"I think we all want that..."

The Alts are trying to cause confusion on the continent. We want Kamui to rule the world as we converge that confusion.

"I know that. But that's personal. We're all public figures now, so we can't just do whatever we want."

"... but that sounds more fun"

"Yes?"

"You guys in college did whatever you wanted. You looked like you were having fun then."

Theresa called Kamui you like she used to. That reminds Kamui of the past, too.

"... well. Did you have fun?"

"You don't have to carry everything. I think Kamui should do what Kamui wants."

"Therese......"

Kamui had something to bear before enrolling in college. However, the pressure on Kamui is much heavier than at that time. So much so that it squashes me to the point of Kamui's feelings.

For the first time now, Kamui seemed to realize what he should have known.

"I, no, because we follow Kamui no matter what. You can do what you want and enjoy living more"

Theresa said that it was at this time that she felt what she had always felt. I was hoping it would make Kamui a little easier.

"... then, first"

There is a grin on Kamui's face. Theresa's words, at least now at this moment, seem to have been able to relax Kamui's feelings.

"You got something?

"Shall I try to be true to my desires?

Kamui's arm turns to Theresa's waist. With the force put in his arms, Theresa took the form of depositing her body in Kamui's chest.

"Fool...... but it could be good"

careless during the funeral. Until just now that thought blew up beautifully, Kamui and Theresa layered their bodies.

Totally forget about the possibility of a bugger's presence.