Maou No Utsuwa

The existence of the Divine Nation is not well known to the people of the world. The name Divine Family is not used in the teachings of the Lenatus Divine Church, because it is called the use of God, the use of heaven, or angel, and is treated as distinct from other races, including the human race.

It is not for the first time that the divine tribe appears before any other species.

Doesn't mean they live in hiding like the Elves and Dwarves. I don't live on the ground. The place where the divine tribe is is in heaven. Heaven is said to be the place where God lives.

So when you're not at all, that's a little different, too. There are those who are formerly divine tribes, but who fall to the earth and live.

That's the Demon Clan. Most of the demonic tribes were those who lived in heaven, and the divine tribes fell to the earth, and materialized.

Naturally, only a very limited number of people know such stories. No, there's only been one before. It's Kamui.

Kamui told this truth to those taking part in the meeting.

"... when the Demons are ex-gods, it is, the... I mean?

Matthias is showing upset when he listens to Kamui, but he doesn't seem to have forgotten his role, and he's been the first to ask.

"If the enemy were God, there wouldn't be a demon clan to help"

"Ever turn to the enemy?

"There may be"

"Oh no..."

The Demon Clan, who has always been an ally, turns to the enemy. If that happens, the war power of the Federal Republic of Artenkreutz will be greatly reduced. Before that, the Federal Republic itself will collapse.

"Maybe you'll be on my side the same way"

"... which is it?

"I don't know. In the first place, it has not yet been decided that the enemy is God"

"... but there are grounds for His Majesty to think so?

I'm not a kamui who talks about something as serious as this without foundation. Because there are reasons why we have to talk about it in this room right now.

"Your Majesty..."

"It is not a matter of the Federal Republic, but of us… Anyway, His Majesty is His Majesty because it is our problem to serve Master Kamui"

The Federal Republic of Artenkreutz is a collection of countries of several races and tribes. Only the Kingdom of Schutzarten can officially be considered a nation of people among them. Then when the Kamuis become affiliated with which country, they become affiliated with the Republic.

"No, your majesty's weird even though there's no country, isn't there?

When we are not talking about the Federal Republic, we are talking about the Kamuis individually. It is certainly not strange to call him Your Majesty. But this isn't about arguing right now.

"This is not the time to be bound by such things now!

"Oh, yes... sorry"

I was to yell at the warm Matthias.

"... so what's the basis?

"The rationale is that the brave men chosen by the Ruthua Empire are not normal. Now... five. In the rituals originally performed by the Church of God, there is no way that five people can continue to be chosen to stand"

"Again, is it?"

The Ruthua Empire is trying to select five brave men in a short period of time, eventually as many as eight. If we can do this, we should have chosen more than one brave man before.

Because I can't, I have chosen strong men to accompany me in order to complement my strength without the help of the brave ones alone.

"There are a few things that I have finally figured out after having had the president of the Conservative Society, Modiani, look into a lot of things. First of all, whether or not we can perform the ceremony of selection of the brave has to do with the placement of the moon and the stars."

"Placement?

"Don't ask me what the placement is. Those who could see it were not in the Probation. I don't even know if there's anyone in this world who knows yet."

"But the Empire did the ritual."

"Apart from that again, one who should have known about the ritual of the Empire was involved. He who draws the blood of the fathers of the Lenatis Divine Church. For generations, they inherited the mystery and called it the Star Chant."

The descendants of the Initial Fathers of the Church of God have inherited from generation to generation the task of merely reading the placement of the stars. without assuming power within the Church as the Pope of the Assault.

"So he helped the Empire."

"We may have cooperated, but that's still weird. Apparently, the arrangement of the moon and the stars changes every day. So the instrument of selection can only take place for a few days while the placement does not collapse significantly."

The Empire's Brave Selection has taken place in a few months' time. This does not fit into the conditions of the ritual that Kamui heard.

"... doesn't that mean we'll be in the same placement again in the short term?

"I don't know that. Maybe there is, but in past records, there was no fact that a brave man was chosen in a short time. Well, as long as it's on the record, I can't say absolutely."

"… before the period, is it unusual to say five brave men"

If we can select more than one person at the same time in the meantime, even if we can only do it for a few days, the Church of God should be going in the past.

"Exactly. This is not clear information, but the ritual of selection is said to force the use of God down to earth by offering sacrifices"

"Forced?

"Yes. The Divine Nation is not inherently of a nature that can exist on earth. Forcefully, for a short period of time, but it's the ceremony of choosing the brave to take them down to the ground and seek refuge."

"... What about the Demons?

The Demons have just heard from Kamui's mouth earlier with those whose former Divine tribes are living on the earth.

"The Demons, when they fall to the earth, with materialization, are considerably losing their original power as divine tribes"

"... in the Demon Clan"

Even the demons who are losing their original power are considerably superior to the others. The power of being a divine tribe could not be imagined by Matthias.

"So I'm saying it's not the original power. The Divine Nation cannot bring all its power to the earth. Let down your strength to the extent that you can bring it to you to become a demon, or transfer your power among people. The latter is protection."

"So do you mean the brave will be strong?"

We are given the power of the Divine Clan. We realize more directly the same things that people gain power by mixing blood with demons. Unlike mixed blood, however, its power becomes temporary and generational.

"It's my hypothesis from here on out. The brave men of the Empire don't actually fit into this."

"Why is that?

"If you've just been given the power, your personality remains the same. But the brave men of the Empire are likely to have changed their personality in extreme ways since they became brave."

"Really?

"Oh. I checked that over here. Even so, I checked everyone out."

Alto answered Matthias' question. I've been examining the qualities of the Empire's brave men.

"In the first place, who are the brave men?

"The qualities vary. All I know is that there were mercenaries of the United Cities, former knights of the Divine Church, and former knights of the Northern Uncle."

"Is it falling apart"

Alto's talked about qualities are simple, but it's something we can determine that we don't have enough in common.

"There's no special significance in winning or losing a swordsmanship tournament. It's just that the strong ones won. Sounds like it's not good for anyone. I don't know if it would be that much stronger if it were strong, or if it would take some strength to give it protection."

"Speaking of which, Nicholas was invited, too. And then Nicholas could have been the strongest?

The winner of the swordsmanship tournament is Nicholas. If Alto was right, Nicholas would have been the strongest.

"Yes, no, no..."

Nicholas is letting Matthias' words frighten him. You don't have to be protected, Nicholas, who has become quite a strong man, but his personality hasn't changed.

"Besides, that big, big personality might have changed. Well, that doesn't sound like a good thing."

"Personality..."

"Yes. The guy who was at the Church of God and the knight of the Northern Uncle family was found knowing because he was quite powerful. The knight of the Divine Church said that the sword was quite but a dear character. You look like Nicholas."

There are many former Knights of the Divine Church in the Republic. Vedoel and others are at the top of the former Knights of the Church. I had a good grasp of the leading knights.

"Is that it?

"I feel like I've explored it, and I'm starting to show an attitude that looks down on people. It may mean I was proud to be a brave man, but I'm thinking of another possibility."

"What's another possibility?

"I don't know if this expression fits, but it's possible they're taking over my body."

"What!?

Matthias has never heard of taking over someone else's body. That is the case with everyone in this room. The alt you're talking about, even Kamui, is the same. This is only a hypothesis.

"I thought I might need a body in order for the divine tribe to stay on earth. You don't have to materialize yourself like a demon, but if you get inside people's bodies, you'll be fine."

"... but if you can do that"

"Yes, you should put it inside Kamui. That's where the hypothesis comes in again. I can't do that for a reason. The Divine Nation is not free to come down to the earth. It's a hypothesis that we need rituals."

"But the ritual,"

This is where I get back to talking. The ritual should not be frequent.

"Even if you can't force yourself to drop it often, if you're willing to drop it yourself, maybe it doesn't matter what the moon or star placement is"

To Matthias' question, Kamui, who was the first to talk, answered.

"... is only a possibility, isn't it?

"Exactly. We have to ask ourselves if this is the truth. The only way to hear it is to defeat it."

"Are you a brave man..."

"Yes, perhaps a much stronger brave man than ever known."

If the hypothesis is true, it's not something to give, it's supposed to be a brave man packed with as much power as he can pack.

"And five, no, are seven eventually"

"No. Claudia said something that bothered me"

"What did she say?

"They're going to get awesome power soon. I mean, Claudia will be a brave man, too."

"... for the first time now, I felt like affirming the assassination"

Matthias, who is supposed to have a legitimate idea as well as Hildegand, just for this matter, generates this idea.

"Too bad. I don't feel that way right now"

"I understand. But you felt better about fighting without the support of eight powerful brave men and demons, didn't you?

Normally, I don't think I'm going to win. Why was Kamui willing to embark on this winning battle? Or Matthias wonders if he's already found a winner.

"The way they fight."

"How do you fight?

"Yes. They have no idea what to do about killing their allies. On the contrary, they are fighting to make more sacrifices than necessary. Why would you fight like that?

"To win for sure... Isn't that right?

The Kamuis will probably sacrifice their allies to win. The Kamuis protect their people, and their allies are there to use them.

"If it were us. But the other guy is God's use. God sent demons to protect the people. How can you allow that god to imitate killing people?

"... I don't know"

Not that it's faithful, but still serious Matthias becomes reluctant to deduce God's thoughts. Without much thought, I said I didn't know.

"I don't know either. But I think something's different. I don't like it when people do whatever they want without knowing something about it."

"Even if it's God's work?

"Then it's outrageous. If God thinks nothing of killing people, it's the end of this world. Just as man was once on the verge of extinction by touching the wrath of God, so too will the people, and maybe all those who live on the earth, be destroyed."

…………

All those who are here know true Genesis. What happened to the world as a result of human pride calling God's wrath? I don't know what actually happened, etc. What I can tell is that an unimaginable tragedy has struck the world.

"Well, if the hypothesis we've talked about so far is true, we can't find a winner so far. To fight with you is the same as to tell you to die. So I won't impose it."

"Your Majesty!?

"So he said it wasn't His Majesty. The relationship with the Demon Nation as the leader is dissolved. The Federal Republic of Artenkreutz is also dissolved. Gives everyone the freedom to act of their own free will"

The position of the Demons as rulers, and the dissolution of the Federal Republic of Artenkreutz, are meant to set the Demons free. Kamui thinks of liberating beforehand so that the Demons will never grip between God and the covenant.

"So set yourselves free, too. This is a reckless battle. Avoiding is no shame. I think it's brave to choose to survive."

"... if you beat that brave man, can I catch up with Master Kamui?

The first person to open his mouth was Nicholas. Nicholas knows he has to show his will first.

"... because you're a brave man. Like me, they call me the Demon King, don't they?

"Are you the Demon King? That sounds strong. I'm going to get that title."

"... are you sure it's good? I said it was brave to avoid it."

"It doesn't make sense to stay alone. It's not worth anything to be the best in the world in the undefeated."

Nicholas knows. That there is not a single person on this scene who escapes the battle.

"You got a better mouth first. I'm not going to beat you yet. You're not the only one. I swore I couldn't beat anyone."

It was Lang who followed Nicholas. There's no way Lang avoids fighting the strong. Before hearing how this Lang felt, Nicholas needed to convey his resolve. Never let anyone else think you're determined.

"Does this mean that you finally told us to die, too?

More Matthias follows. Kamui sends Alto and Lutz to the dead. Even under the same subordinate, he felt a difference with the four of them.

"... will it?

"Then I'll take it. If so, we must respond to that trust, even willingly."

The opportunity to gain Kamui's truly meaningful trust is now. Matthias has no intention of letting go of the opportunity that might be its last.

"Originally, we seek a place of death to serve Master Kamui."

Vedoel has opened his mouth here. All former divine knights want a place to die. We work for Northende to pay for our sins.

"The other guy is God, even if he's not. Still good?

"The Church of God has made mistakes and has righted them to Master Kamui. Now, if God is going to make a mistake, let us die to make it right."

"... well. Okay."

It is not the word of the Knight of the Church of God, such as to correct God's mistakes. Kamui understood that Vedoel was trying to fight for his beliefs, regardless of the church or anything else.

"Kainel. Don't forget your part."

Before Kanell said anything, he uttered words from Kamui's side. Kainel means he doesn't have to go to battle.

"I..."

"It's not like I don't trust you. On the contrary, because I trust you, I want you to surely survive with your Lord."

"Live and what?

"I don't know. I don't know what lies ahead of this fight, either. But you can figure out what you need to do no matter what happens, and you can do it."

"... ok. I'll take care of it."

Kamui's words have no assumption that he is alive after the battle. When you hear this word, like it's also a will, Kainel has no choice but to receive whatever it is.

"Tell the other knights, soldiers, and civilians your current story from each of them. I don't think you should talk about this from my mouth."

"" "... Ha" "

If you speak from Kamui's mouth, most of his men should say they will act together. Everyone felt Kamui's thoughts of daring to avoid it.

There must be a more difficult battle ahead of us than we think right now. With this in mind, they each leave the conference room to head to their own men.

Only three remained in the conference room: Kamui and Hildegand, and Theresa.

"... do I need to ask?

"Do I need to answer?

Hildegand answered Kamui's question with a gentle grin.

"I've already given my life to both of you."

And Theresa goes on.

"Right. No shepherds. These are my favorites."

"You knew that, right?

"I knew it. Still, this is actually... that's it."

Kamui laughing lightly. Even though we knew without confirming that there was no one to leave, when we actually heard everyone's words, there was something in our hearts.

"The strength with whom there is a protector is also the strength with whom there is a protector. Now Kamui is much stronger than the old Kamui. I think so."

"Right. Then you can't lose."

"Yeah. We can't lose"

"Later...... can you talk to them? I just want them to make a different choice."

Not everyone close to Kamui can fight. Some women don't have the power to fight like Lucia and Tiana.

"I think Kamui should convince you, right?

"If you don't listen to Hilda or Theresa, I'll talk. Tiana's still that one, but Lucia's a little unconvinced to convince me"

Lucia is like a sister to Kamui. Kamui knows that there is weird sweetness to that Lucia.

"... Enough with her. She's an adult. Wouldn't it be Kamui's fault to treat him like a child?

Hildegand knows how Lucia feels about Kamui as well as Hildegand. Lucia's thoughts from childhood.

"... right"

"We don't have a country anymore, do we? If that's the case, there's no excuse for where Lucia's parents are."

Lucia's home is a former Eastern Border Strasser family. It is problematic for Kamui to connect with certain peripheral lords, which is why he does not accept Lucia.

"That's..."

Kamui is confused, thinking of Hildegand's intention to bring it up.

"Never mind about the two of us. No, no matter how we feel, Kamui has a responsibility to her."

"... well. Right. I knew I'd tell Lucia from me."

"Then talk to me. We'll take our seats off."

"What?"

Hildegand takes a seat with Theresa and leaves the conference room. Lucia shows up in the wrong place with those two. The look looks like she's crying.

"... uh, that's it"

…………

Even if I have to talk, Kamui doesn't know what to talk about.

"The next battle is pretty tough"

"... I'll be waiting"

"No, just maybe not this time"

"... I'll be waiting"

"... may not make it home alive"

"... still waiting for you"

All that comes out of Lucia's mouth is words waiting. And this is how Lucia feels. I've been waiting a long time.

"Lucia......"

"I've been waiting for you. So I can't believe we're waiting forever."

"... I may not be able to come back"

"Then I will wait for the day when I can meet Master Kamui in the afterlife."

Lucia stares straight at Kamui and says she will continue to wait until she dies. Naturally, Lucia is not the girl she was when we just met anymore.

Seeing Lucia grow up again, Kamui felt pain in her chest.

I don't know if that pain is Kamui's regret for just waiting for Lucia's important moment to end, or her love for Lucia, who kept thinking of herself the whole time.

"... So, will you wait for me? I'm coming back."

Kamui couldn't speak any more words than this.

"That's... that's an application for marriage!

Lucia also had the illumination of having such an opportunity. I tried to answer it at my usual rate.

"Oh, you're right"

"What...?

"My loss. Lucia is not my sister anymore. Be my wife. Hopefully the third one..."

"... of course, of course!

Lucia jumps in towards Kamui. Taking that body, Kamui embraces it gently, albeit with a little hesitation.

One hand stretched out gently was placed on Lucia's head.

"... I'm not a child anymore."

"Oh, I'm sorry. Because she's cute."

"... or cute"

Lucia dyes her cheeks red on Kamui's words. Growing up doesn't change Lucia's methods like this. It hasn't changed much since the two of us met.