Maou No Utsuwa

Anfang, king capital of the Kingdom of Schutz Alten. On the surface it is the Kingdom of Schutzarten, which keeps its silence, but its insistence has become quite noisy.

The cause of this is the ministers of the former Empire of Schutzarten, his subordinates who were to serve the Kingdom of Schutzarten as far as the Kingdom of Dia was concerned.

"Your Majesty, now is the time to stand up"

"It's time."

To a dialogue I don't know how many times I've been heard already, King Terreise shows a face like Unzari. So many times, I just want to go in and ask if there's a time now, but King Thales, whose roots are troublesome, doesn't do it, he's just listening.

"This is a real opportunity to get up. No, if we don't get up now, we can say that opportunity will never come."

It is former General Falco Knoll of the Knights of the Empire who is eagerly trying to persuade King Thales.

"There's no need for that. How many times do I have to tell you?

"Why? It is our country's sadness to defeat the kingdom of Dia and reclaim the imperial capital Mittelburg"

Such a grief is not for King Thales. Originally the Kingdom of Schutz Alten was pressed against the Kamuis. I'm not the king I wanted to be.

"Mittelburg etc. not required"

"Mittelburg is the capital of the Empire."

"If you say so, this is the land of imperial creation. The land is the capital. Isn't that enough?"

Amphang is the beginning land of the Empire of Schutz Alten. This is the land where the original ancestors and the four heroes rose. Mittelburg, later made, can be said to be superior to the West Mid today. Only by the standards of the old empire.

"That's true, though."

Falco Knoll is a man bound by the values of that old empire. I can't argue with King Therese's words.

"Okay. Now is the time to stabilize the country. We must develop our country in all respects and make it a country where our citizens can live in abundance and security. How can we wage war at this important time?

The Kingdom of Schutz Alten is a country that has just been made. There are many things to do to stabilize the country. It is King Therese's idea that it is not if he is at war or anything.

"But if we don't rise here, the Empire will strengthen its hegemony, and we will not be able to rebuild the Empire."

What Falco wants is the reconstruction of the Empire. This idea differs from that of King Thales in the first place.

"I am not asking for the rebuilding of the Empire or anything else. We've talked about this several times."

"If the Empire does not have the power to unite the continent, then someone has to take its place. Isn't that someone most deserving of His Majesty, the royal family of the Empire?

"Who decided that the Empire had no power to unite the continent?

There's a rebellion going on.

"Soon it will heal"

Rebellion by the Kingdom of Sidvest and the Kingdom of Oppenheim. King Thales believes that it will never succeed.

"No, it won't heal. Rebellion will increase its momentum."

Falco's fever just keeps rising again.

"... what makes you think that?

The enthusiasm bothered King Thales. The circumstances of the rebellion known to King Thales are not like this feverish.

"The Ethenbergs are about to rise"

"No way."

Former Oriental uncle's house, King Therese thinks the Ethenberg family can't stand up.

"It's a fact. A letter had been received from the Ethenberg family, stating that they would stand up for the rebuilding of the Empire. It's the eastern western uncle who stands up. We don't have the option of not having our country stand up as an ally."

"How did you get that letter on hand?

Why was such an important letter delivered to Falco, not himself? King Therese wonders.

"Delivered by an envoy"

"How did the envoy come to you?

"How... I showed up at the mansion..."

Falco has been anxious to see why King Therese would ask me this.

Why didn't you come to the castle?

The castle of Amphang is surrounded by triple walls. Divided into large clusters, the outermost is the area inhabited by the common people, and the inner part of it is the area inhabited by nobles and knights. On the inside is the castle itself.

To enter the area where nobles and knights live, it is necessary to carry out the procedure at the wall gate, which is provided with several places on the wall surrounding it. The envoy will do it, and then he will give up going to the castle.

"It's..."

Following King Therese's pointing out, Falco also now felt unnatural.

"I don't think so, but you haven't replied to that envoy or anything, have you?

"Also, of course. I told His Majesty and replied on that."

"I answered. Is that verbal?

"No, because the envoy said in a letter that he did deliver... something wrong?

Exactly, if I got this far, Falco also found himself unsuccessful. But I still don't know what I failed to do.

"Assuming the Empire gets your writ, what do you think?

"No way, that's not true"

"We'll talk about it when it does."

"... I have made no promises"

To be precise, I do promise to communicate the contents of the letter received to King Thales.

"My country is good. It will be suspected, but it will not be conclusive evidence of rebellion. But how about the Ethenbergs?

"... to be evidence that you invited our country into the rebellion?

"Exactly. Even if you didn't actually write a letter or something inviting you to rebel, it seems as if you did."

"... you didn't write it?

"Where are the letters and the dots? Against the other letters, you'll know if it's real or not."

"That's... I just saw the letter itself"

The letter delivered is not left at Falco's disposal. This turned suspicion into certainty in King Thales.

"I see. Then I can't prove it's real. And I can't even prove it's fake."

The means to prove that the letter was fake were lost. If the writings written by Falco were in the hands of the Empire, the Ethenbergs would be driven into a painful position.

There is also the possibility of being attacked by the Empire without question. How will the Ethenbergs leave at that time? And Kamui, how will Nort Ende come out?

Depending on it, the Kingdom of Schutz Alten may also cease to be irrelevant.

"... bolder than I thought. In this case, I guess I should call him a fool. No, I can't tell which one it is yet."

"Sire?"

Falco bewildered by King Thales, who began to whine to himself.

"... Falco Knoll. In some cases, you will die."

"Become!?

Words that stunned the Falco popped out of King Therese's mouth.

"Not yet, my country can't fight. When our country takes its sword and its sword, it is only when it fulfills its mission."

Schutz, Alten's mission is to become a demon family member of Nort Ende. King Thales thinks it is his role not to neglect this mission.

We can't let the Kingdom of Schutzarten lose its raison d 'être before we inherit it it from its original king.

"It's..."

"Disgruntled? If you are unhappy, leave this country. The Kingdom of Schutz Alten is not an empire. The Empire before it perished was not Schutz Alten. I'm not going to repeat the same mistake."

"... for this life, for the kingdom at all times"

I don't know how ready I was, but Falco mouthed this.

"Right. I will tell the others. If you are not convinced of the existential significance of the Kingdom of Schutz Alten, leave this country immediately. From now on, I can't stand the unbelievers."

…………

No one speaks up. Not everyone is convinced. Most would not know the meaning of King Therese's words.

"Fair enough. Tell me whenever you change your mind. Well...... just being lazy, can you just do it like good? I have to think about it."

Actually, Falco is right, the rebellion may be gaining momentum. It's quiet, trying to sneak in and get people involved. Maybe he's showing such a cold spread.

◇ ◇ ◇

In the night sky there is a full moon shining in silver. It's a beautiful moon that reminds me of the moon I once saw in the backyard of the Royal College of Schutzleeren. That's the beginning of a new life for Kamui. It was the moment when Aura and Fate met.

But now, it's not Aura that's on Kamui's mind, but a woman who looks a lot like that Aura, and then has the opposite atmosphere. It's not right to call that person a woman, I don't know if it's right to call her a person either.

An overwhelming presence that makes me kamui and I'm going to kneel unexpectedly. The divinity of it is not for the inhabitants of the earth to dwell on.

It was the second time for Kamui to meet with its existence. But the desire to suppress the surroundings emitted by its presence was far beyond the first time.

Why did you show up before yourself? The answer to this Kamui question was told by its existence.

"It's been a long time. Should I say hello"

I can't tell if I'm listening with my ear or directly on my head. Anyway, to the words spoken by its existence, there is something that suppresses Kamui.

"I don't think it's been a long time?

It's only because I can normally get back to you Kamui. If you are weak in spirit, you may be losing your mind at this point in time to the feeling that you are being slapped directly into this mind.

"Really? Your sense of time doesn't seem to be the same as people's."

By this I mean that the flow of time for this being is different from that of a person.

"Michael. May I call you this?

Kamui uttered Mikhail's name, feeling the tremendous resistance in his heart.

"Yeah. If you can call it, you can't say you don't like it."

If I can call you. Some people can't call. Kamui understands why. The load on my mind just to call my name was heavier than receiving Michael's words.

"I didn't mean to perform a ceremony to select brave men?

"Yeah, I know. This time I came down to the ground of my own free will. Actually, last time, but it means something completely different."

"I don't have the Devil's Sword at hand right now. If you need anything, go to Aura."

"Wow. Without the Devil's Sword"

The last time I saw him, Kamui was standing in front of Mikhail because the Devil's Sword Kamui supported him. But now Kamui stands and talks without its support. Knowing this fact, Michael leaked an exclamation.

"You can talk to Aura this time. Isn't that the first time even your senses have been around for a long time?

It must be the first time the two of them have met in over a thousand years. If they say this isn't the first time in a long time, Kamui will be alive in the course of time he can't imagine. Though it is difficult to fully imagine even at this point.

"Right. It's been a really long time."

Exactly a thousand years seems to be a long time for Michaels as well.

But I can't see you.

"Why?

"You're the one I need, and she'll be angry if she finds out I met you"

"Really..."

I knew I needed help. Besides, as expected, it's not a loco matter for Aura to be angry with. I also knew this, so I tried to give you a bad lift if you wouldn't talk to me, but the bad lift is a bad lift. It couldn't have worked.

"Thin, you know what you're talking about?

"No. I know it's about the war, but I have no idea why you came all the way out here."

There's a little bit of disgust in this. He who dwells in the earth. This is supposed to be a promise. It is strange that those who dwell in heaven intervene in the wars taking place on the earth.

There's an exception.

Michael has read Kamui's feelings and talked.

"What is that exception?

I don't complain. Because there's no point in saying it.

"We can't allow this world to collapse."

"The world collapses? I don't think that's happening?

Suddenly they talk about a world collapse, but Kamui has no idea.

"It's too late since. I have to stop before that happens."

"... are you at war?"

"No, you."

"What?"

It's not the war that stops you, it's yourself. Kamui doesn't understand what Mikhail is saying.

"War is a man's business. You can't erase it from the world. But there are also wars that can be forgiven and wars that cannot be forgiven."

"... is that God's idea?

Kamui is causing the war. That's why I don't think the war is right. War is evil, and so are you who are waging that war. I am prepared that my sins will not be forgiven.

"God's will is not good for you to push evil!

Intense anger emotions. That strikes Kamui's heart.

"... I'm not pushing evil or anything. I'm listening."

Kamui endured the shock and let him argue.

"... I don't deserve to guess God's will either"

The slightly leaked emotions of agitation are momentary. Michael returned an unanswered answer to Kamui's question.

"Then who decides whether a war is forgivable or unforgivable?

Michael said he doesn't know God's will. So Kamui asked how he could speak of unforgivable.

"... Are you sure there's no Devil's Sword Kamui?

"If it's you, don't you understand?

"... right. I know it doesn't exist to me."

"Right"

Another leak of upset appearance from Mikhail. Kamui struggles to embody the thought of being surprisingly brittle.

"... I'll tell you what to do. Stop fighting immediately. No, you can go on if you really want to. But I won't allow demons to get involved in it."

Because of Kamui's thoughts, Michael suddenly came in on an errand. Kamui understood that he didn't want to talk any more futile.

"May I ask why?

"To protect the Demons."

"We hardly let them participate in the battle. And my battle to protect the Demons."

"Your battle will destroy the demons, destroy the world."

"Why does my battle do that? I don't get it."

"I'm not asking for your satisfaction. This is a warning. If you keep fighting like this, this world will break. We can't allow that. As far as we're concerned, we have to act to prevent it."

"Warning...... not a threat?

It is clear that we do not know what Michael is talking about, but it is also not Locke.

"I don't care how you take it. Just let me tell you that God's wrath sometimes creates tragedy for all who live on the earth."

"I see."

It's a complete threat. That's more contents than Kamui thought, too. Not only himself, but Mikhail says it does harm to everyone who lives in this world.

"I warned you. I hope you make the right decision."

Only at the end, Mikhail disappeared from Kamui's sight, letting go of words that made him feel tender -.

This happened some time before the establishment of the Ruthua Empire. Kamui remembers that now.

Things are moving in a direction Kamui doesn't want. Will this lead to the unforgivable war that Michael was saying? I can't conclude if I think about this. This is not the first time I've thought about it right now. I've been thinking about it for a long time and I can't conclude. I don't know what standards are allowed. That's natural, too.

So what do we do? Again, Kamui couldn't decide this.

"Are you worried?

I hear a voice from my back that sounds worried. Theresa's voice.

"Worried?

It's Theresa I'm worried about.

"You're worried that the Kingdom of Sidvest will be attacked, aren't you?

"... do you mean worried?

The conversation between Theresa and Kamui does not engage. This used to be the norm, but now this is rare. Because Theresa always perceives Kamui's mood and talks.

"You're worried about Serene, right?

"... Huh?

I don't remember thinking about Serene at all. What was in my head was an exchange with Mikhail.

"You don't want to help?

"... no, when they ask me that, of course I want to help"

What Kamui wanted to help was all the people living in this world, should be.

"Because it's Kamui who doesn't abandon his people. For that matter, I'm cold with others."

"Ah, oh. Right."

"Is Serene still one of us for Kamui?

"Right. Deefreet has something to think about, except Serene."

What Deefleet is doing. The information has reached Kamui's ears, little by little. That's never something I can forgive because I know you.

Except for that and Serene's relationship. Asked by Theresa, Kamui recognised it again.

"Oh well. Then you have to do well. I don't like Deefleet right now either. I've hated it for a long time, but now I hate it more. I hate you enough not to reflect on what you tried to kill."

"You hate me a lot."

"'Cause while Kamui seems so spicy, he's still putting up with it, Deefleet's trying to ruin it"

"... right"

I feel like I'm spicy. As I knew, this was also taught again by Theresa.

"So what?

"... what would Theresa do if she stopped possibly turning someone she believed in and respected to her enemies?

To Theresa's inquiry, Kamui returned the inquiry. I still can't make up my mind.

"Me... Kamui? Is that because Kamui did something wrong?

"Something bad, or we found ourselves on a different path, believing in each other"

"... fight"

Thinking about it for a moment, Theresa said:

"Really?

"Even Kamui opponents fight. I know I can't stop Kamui like Master Hildegand. Still, I think I'll fight."

"Why?"

It's not the first time Theresa can beat Kamui. Kamui wanted to know how Theresa felt about coming to the fight she knew she was going to lose.

"We don't fight because we lose is the same as abandoning Kamui. If Kamui is wrong, I think we have to fight even after the battle is over for nothing."

"... I see"

Since when have I spared my life? Since when did it become an arrogant idea to bear until someone irrelevant? Since when have I forgotten what's important?

This kind of thought flows through Kamui's chest.

"Something tells Theresa all these days."

"Oh, yeah? Then again tonight..."

Though Theresa expected a hot night with Kamui.

"No, let's go home to Nort Ende already. I'm tired of it. This place is troubled and troubled."

"Right... right. I'm tired of it too. Besides, I'm afraid of Hildegand."

"Don't ever say that in front of Hilda, okay?

He said, "I know."

Hildegand is yakimochi roasted, but I hate it when others point that out to me. Of course, I don't complain because I'm Hildegand. But for Kamui and Theresa, I'm afraid of something that doesn't have to be spoken of. This is something that only these two can feel.

this night. Kamui and Theresa disappeared neglectfully from the castle. The next day, the people of the Ruthua Empire found out about this would make a fuss, but before that.

"… His Royal Highness the Crown Prince"

Prince Stephane's bedroom behind the castle. Outside that door, I hear a call.

"Mia. Hey, what's up?

Crown Prince Stefan only found out who that was in his voice. This is Mia, the Demon clan, who is on his side as a messenger with Kamui.

"I need to talk to you a little bit. I'm sorry for this time, but could you please give me some time?

"... Oh, oh, I don't mind. Get inside."

In a slightly elevated voice, Crown Prince Stephane permits entry into the room.

"Excuse me."

Mia opened the door and came into the room. I dress like a samurai, as usual. The official job is to be a maid of honor with Crown Prince Stefan.

"What can I do for you?

"Yes, Mr. Kamui has a message for you."

"At this hour?

I'll see you tomorrow. I talk to Kamui every day. Even so, Crown Prince Stefan tightened the feeling that he had been a little loose when he bothered to entrust Mia with the message.

"He wants to tell you by the end of the night."

"Really... what's in the message?

"If you'll excuse me today,"

"... what?

Prince Stefan did not immediately understand the meaning of Mia's message.

"Master Kamui will leave this castle. Forgive my disrespect for leaving without greeting His Royal Highness in person."

"... what do you mean? What happened? What happened?

Escape the castle. This was predictable. I've been wary not to let that happen. But Crown Prince Stefan doesn't know the intention of bothering to inform himself of it.

"Regardless of what Master Kamui doesn't want, things are moving. He said that what's stopped already is the limit."

"I want to know exactly what that is."

"Your Royal Highness will soon see that."

"... will the Republic turn to the enemy? Don't spread the war."

If the Federal Republic of Artenkreutz turns to the rebel side, things will unfold differently. This is well understood by Crown Prince Stefan.

"What the enemy is. I need to know that. His Royal Highness also asked me to identify him properly."

"Identify the enemy?

"More on me, too."

"Well... only for you today"

If Kamui left the castle, Mia would naturally be gone from the castle. Prince Stefan thought:

"... tell Master Kamui to like it"

"What?"

Crown Prince Stefan's predictions fell off. in a good direction for the person.

"He said the battle ahead is not about Demons versus Humans. No matter what faction the Demons are in, they should have no problem."

"... are you staying?

"That... depends on His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Even if I want to stay, I can't do it without Your Highness's forgiveness."

"... Then stay. I won't let anyone complain."

The way Mia says it is that she is willing to stay. This is how Prince Stefan ordered him to stay.

"I understand. I will obey His Highness's offer."

Mia accepted to stay. But it was a dialogue a little short for Crown Prince Stefan.

"It's not. At your will...... no, good. Keep it up."

Crown Prince Stefan, who tried to speak of it, but stopped to put it into words along the way. Because I didn't think it was a complainable relationship.

"... Yes. Happy to."

Let Mia also respond to the true meaning of what Crown Prince Stefan has given her a peek.

That concludes the conversation between the two of us this day. In the future, perhaps, there will not be any immediate progress. It could end with nothing.

Still, it makes sense that Stefan, the Crown Prince of the Ruthuan Empire, wanted Mia, the Demon, to be on his side, and Mia responded to it.

Interracial coexistence Kamui wanted. At this time when I thought I would be frustrated, a new step had been taken, even if small.