From that night on, I began to work hard on studying the demonic language.

There was a dictionary on the bookshelf in our room that could convert human and demonic languages, so I read the picture book while watching it.Pronunciation is practiced by three people with Radica and May.

"Why do you want to practice so suddenly?

May asks, but Radica nods silently.At first glance, there is no expression, but the corner of the mouth seems to be rising a little.When I was talking to Ma-chan alone in the room, I was shamefully let go of the chameleon.But I'm also happy to hear that Radica is supporting me.

Incidentally, about Radica's behavior, May said earlier, "I wouldn't do it myself." Am I strange?

"Study a lot of demonic language and work with me!

"Well, I didn't become a minister, and Alisa, do her best."

"I'll help you."

"Hey, if Radica's gonna do it, I'm gonna help."

We started studying the demonic language every day.

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Then, a few days later, a messenger arrives in the hall of Demon King Castle.

Behind one representative, dozens of Servants show up with some kind of contribution.

"Put your face up. His concubine is Valgis Harmony, King of the Kingdom of Harmony."

Sitting on the throne, O-chan greets her like that.Representatives will raise their faces and introduce themselves.

"We have come under the command of the Great Inno-Bi Empire."

"Well, this is the first country we've met.Even though it is a human country, the demonic language is also good.Thank you so much for the long way. "

The Great Inno-Bi Empire is named after the Empire, but its territory is not so vast and it is a human country behind the Crow kingdom destroyed by the Kingdom of Wistaria.The remnants of Crowe are gathered in this country to form an asylum government and ask for an opportunity to rebel against the Kingdom of Wistaria.The Great Inno-Bi Empire had a deep relationship with the Crow kingdom and was somehow hostile to the Kingdom of Wistaria.Again, the intentions of this messenger were clear to me before I said anything.

"What can I do for you?

"I wanted to make a morning contribution to the Kingdom of Harmony, and I brought a gift."

"We are not used to samurai samurai.Is that a normal deal? "

Mao-chan answers immediately.

Morning tribute is a system of diplomacy between human countries that provides financial and military support if anything happens in your country, instead of giving regular tributes to a more powerful country.However, if the country that made the contribution in the morning were to perish, it would also affect the image of the country that made the contribution in the morning.Originally, Mao-chan could not decide whether to accept a morning tribute for the Great Inno-Bi Empire in the distance, even though the demons had no tradition of doing so.

The messenger continues as if it were a presumed answer.

"I understand.So, how about a deal like this?Instead of returning a gift, you enter into a contract.With this contract, your country does not need to help my country directly, and there are no disadvantages to your country in the distance. "

"Well, that's interesting.Tell me more. "

"Yes, if the Kingdom of Wistaria invades our country, you invade the Kingdom of Wistaria.If you can attack from the kingdom of Wistaria, we will wage war.We do not guarantee the survival of each other's countries. "

That sounds interesting.

Ma-chan laughs fuzzily because it was within the expected range.In fact, the Great Inno-Bi Empire was often under pressure from the Kingdom of Wistaria by hiding the remnants of Crowe.

"It's an interesting attempt for a small country to invade a superpower.

"We have the right tradition.I am convinced that the military might is sufficient to respond to simultaneous invasion operations. "

"Okay. This will be considered among the concubines.Go back to your quarters and rest. "

Haha

The messengers thanked and left the hall with a gift.

"What do you think?

Mao-chan consults with her neighbors.

"I disagree.I don't think such a small country has enough military power to compete against the Kingdom of Wistaria.Whether the other person keeps their promise or rebellion, it's just that we're losing it. "

"Small countries can be powerful if they have a few.If only one small country had the same idea of demanding the same power as our great powers, it would allow for the destruction of each and every one of them by the Kingdom of Wistaria, and there would be no more means of confrontation.I agree. "

It is a repetition of disagreements and disagreements that are raised one after the other.Opinions among ministers are divided in two.

"... Cerberus, what do you think?

Mao-chan looks at Cerberus' face.

"I agree conditionally.We are currently gathering information and preparing to destroy the Kingdom of Harmony.It would be nice to have as many allies as possible from that perspective, but our Demon King Army in the Harmony Kingdom is currently in training and is not ready to attack now.Would it be okay to set a certain period of time before entry into force, such as next year or two years from now? "

Hmm, let's do that.

Haha

The Kingdom of Harmony originally planned to invade the Kingdom of Wistaria.The bigger the cause, the better.

As Mao-chan nodded, the ministers returned to their respective positions, both in favor and in opposition.

Well, I'd like to fill in the details of the terms we're offering.

At the same time as Mao-chan said that, a message from one person enters the hall.

"Dear Demon King,A messenger from the Kingdom of Wistaria has arrived. "

"What, you came at a troublesome time.Lead them to the distant quarters so they don't associate with the messengers.Call me here tomorrow. "

Haha

When the message leaves the hall, Ma-chan sighs.

"... I've had a lot of visitors lately.Let's talk about the Great Inno-Bi Empire after we pass the messenger tomorrow.It's time to finish today. "

Haha

Mao-chan then stood up from the throne.The ministers pinched the carpet, lowered their heads, and passed Ma-chan through.

"Speaking of which, it is time for the messengers of the Gelte Alliance to return to Gulpondouglad.It's a very diplomatic time. "

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The bear in the forest likes carrots.One day, the rabbit had a carrot, so I tried to take it. "

Hmm, you've improved.

In Mao-chan's room, I was studying demonic language alone.I'm used to being alone, so I can study more calmly than before.

"It's easy to teach my concubine because you study hard."

"Yeah, I want to work with Ma-chan too."

Fufu

After that, Ma-chan gives me two light green envelopes on her desk.

"What is this?

"There will be a duel next week.The certificate of participation and the information document.I have sodium for you.It's for a personal match and a three-to-three team match.There are many difficult expressions in the description, so translate what you don't know into sodium. "

"Okay. I'll try my best to draw a dictionary myself."

"That's good."

Mao-chan says that, opens the desk drawer, and takes out a piece of cardboard.It says "Certificate of Participation" in Magic language.

"My concubine and Hagis participate.The tournament table will not be announced until the day to stop fraud such as gambling and jamming, but just for now, concubines and you will be the final in a personal match. "

Eh...

"Of course you can win the finals.My concubine is waiting for you in the finals. "

"It's impossible for me to be the finalist.

"You underestimate yourself."

Mao-chan takes a deep breath.

"When you and your concubine participate, it is up to you to win the final.You have so much power. "

What should I do, Ma-chan is buying me.

I hesitate to answer.Look at that, you're approaching me even more.

"If you win, your concubine will fulfill your wish.Except for marriage. Instead, if you don't make it to the finals, stop socializing and break up.Would that motivate you?

"Eh, eh!?Don't overdo it... "

"But if you don't, you won't take it seriously."

Are you breaking up!?Ugh, I can't lose!

I hide my red cheeks in an envelope.

"If I win over Ma-chan, will you date me?

"Then there is no point in fighting.My concubine wants to go out with you. "

I got a quick answer.Ugh, uhh, I'm glad, but it's too straight and embarrassing.How can you say such a shameful thing?

Mao-chan was ashamed to say it herself. She turned away from me and opened the desk drawer to take out two pieces of paper and a pen.

"Why don't you write down what you want them to do during the date, seal it, and exchange each other's paper for storage.Those who lose in the final will have their paper seal opened and do exactly what it says.I'll do anything except get married, get engaged, and get in the way of my concubine's affairs, whether it's a kiss or beyond.It'll be easy. "