Episode 113

I was busy in meetings and meetings as a member of the council, as well as my job as a Deputy Secretary for the Demon King.

And there is something to teach Shatina, a new servant of the New Rice. All I can tell is how to negotiate moderately.

But the most important task is to monitor the movement of the Milaldia Alliance.

After the south became independent as the Commonwealth of Milaldia, the northern part of the country was sometimes referred to as the Northern Alliance.

The south is the "Southern Federation." Probably because the Alliance and the Commonwealth alone are confusing.

But this may mean that the presence of the Milaldia Federation is so great. It is perceived as "division", not "withdrawal".

This means that the Northern Alliance is taking the matter seriously.

That should be it, but surprisingly there is no movement from the Northern Alliance. At least no military activity was seen.

But here too, the information coming in is scarce.

The Northern Alliance Senate has banned trade with the Southern Federation.

Thanks to this, the amount of information coming from traders has dropped dramatically. Since there are no human spies in the Demon King's army, few can enter the city and gather information.

In such a case, Priest Juhit of Priest offers to cooperate.

"Most citizens of the Northern Alliance are Huiyang. Some may be critical of the Senate. Collect information from them through pilgrims."

Priest Juhit humbling with a calm smile. The ployster who once called out four hundred troops from Tuban is still the same.

Of course, it is clear that this offer is not just a kind kindness.

So I take the lead and promise him a reward.

"That's why we're going to protect pilgrims very well. We'll set up a fort on the trade route and keep it secure. If you're in danger, you can run to the fort."

"Oh, thank you, and I'd like to ask for a free permit in the Commonwealth of Milaldia."

He is gentle, but he doesn't cut it.

It can not be helped. I want information from the pilgrims as much as I can get out of my throat.

"I think we can allow the passage of federal citizens. We'll talk to the next council."

Priest Yucht nodded gently, but added:

"Yes, I forgot to ask for something important."

Are you still going to demand?

Priest Yucht smiles.

"Please apply this measure not only to the Huiyang but also to the Shizukis. May the sun shine down on all those who live in the faith."

...... This person has changed a lot.

I respond with a smile.

"Okay. If there are no security or intelligence issues, let's protect all pilgrims, regardless of religion."

This measure was approved by the council, and I was jointly awarded the title "Patrol Saint of Pilgrim" from the temples of Luyenhite's Huiyang and Shizuki.

I know it's flattering, but it's the first time I'm not bloody. However, it is a little shy.

North-south trade was banned, but if it were to be implemented, it would directly hit civilian lives and the city's tax revenues, and not only cities that actually protect it.

Some trade routes have been disabled, but trade continues.

This time, Mao, a trader, has arrived.

"The trend in the northeastern mining city Klauchen is strange. Salt mining is continuing, but the salt traders have stopped selling much."

"Where did the excavated rock salt go?"

Mao then tilts her head.

"As far as I can tell, it hasn't come down into the city. It's only stored at the mining site ..."

That's strange.

I give Mao a secret mission.

"Please report the trends of Klauchen one by one. If there are any dissonances in the Northern Alliance, I'd like to dig into them."

"I see. In return, what do you mean ..."

"Tell me."

"Is it too expensive to buy salt from Lozzo, can you make a salt field in Belusa?"

He wants to compete on price between the two cities and purchase salt at a low price.

I'm always full of villains.

But a stable supply of salt is important. When the supply of salt from Klauchen ceases, you have no choice but to rely on the salt fields of Lozzo.

If Lozzo's salt fields are destroyed in disasters and wars, the supply of salt will be problematic. It might be a good opportunity.

For Belousa, having a salt field should not be a bad story.

The question is whether or not Lozzo, the monopoly of salt, is convinced, but let's just accept some reasonable terms in exchange. Perhaps the technology provided by the Demon Army is good.

"... Okay, let's talk to the council. If you can't, pay for something different.

"Yes, of course."

Thus, the Demon King's army monitored Klauchen with a thin, wide surveillance network throughout the Northern Alliance.

Perhaps they are monitoring you in a similar way.

By sending dummy information as defense intelligence, efforts are being made, albeit modestly.

Both me and the other guards are new to national intelligence, so they are only able to come up with amateurs.

After a while, information of pilgrims and traders gradually gathered, and the whole picture of the current Northern Alliance gradually appeared.

At present, the Northern Alliance seems to be subtly out of step in East and West.

The eastern part is aware of the war with the labyrinth city Zaria, and is afraid of retaliation from Zaria.

On the other hand, the West is reluctant to fight due to the pain of being invaded by the Demon King.

In addition, Klauchen, the northernmost part of the eastern part, seems to have considerable conflict with the Senate. The relationship is brutal, with Klauchen refusing to appear in the Senate.

But the reason is unknown. Rashii's letter to Klauchen's family wouldn't be as effective.

The Senate has effectively ruled northern Milaldia by bundling the baptists.

If the servant were rebellious, it would have been quite bad for the Senate.

I have to do assassination again.

With that in mind, I head for Zaria.

Recently, I regularly go to Zaria to check the wall work and at the same time teach Shatina tips on negotiations.

Recently, my office has been set up, just like my front base.

"Teacher, I've been waiting for you! @ Labyrinth city Zaria, nothing is wrong today!"

"Oh, Senpai! @ Shatina is doing her best!"

…… Why Filnir often comes to play, is he really doing the job of Tadashi?

I let Shatina and Filneal practice negotiations.

"Why me ..."

"Remember negotiations without spears and hooves."

We decided to practice "negotiations when Zaryan criminals fled to Tuban" today.

"Filnir, this criminal is a killer, but he's a good technician, and he's asking Tuban for asylum."

When I said that, Filneel looked up straight at my face.

"But it's a bad guy? I'll kill you."

"Suddenly"

If you ’re a demons, it ’s like this.

Then Shatina panicks.

"Wait, Zalia's sinners will be judged according to Zalia's law! Sir Filnir will capture and deliver the sinners."

"Eh, it's troublesome."

"Speaking of that, I'm not going to be arrested when a Tuban sinner flees to Zalia."

"Okay, it doesn't matter if you're out of Tuban."

Shatina swears because Filneel is laughing.

I grabbed Phil Neil's head.

"Isn't that good !?"

Filnir was a more problematic child than Shatina.

Shatina muttered.

"Teacher, I'm really immature. Can't I just take back the sinner ... I want to study more."

"Good heart"

As I nodded, Filneel smiled and encouraged Shatina.

"Good luck, Shatina!"

"You can learn a little about human rules."

"Sempai hurts, hurts!"

It will take some time for humans and demons to understand each other.