Souen no historia

Episode 131: Standing on the Stage

As soon as I got closer to [Topajo Country] and reached the gate, the gatekeeper still blocked the progress with a steep expression.

"Wait! That wagon looks like it belongs to [Saphire Country], but what do you want? I didn't know you were coming.

Being aware of the noise, the soldiers on the walls are also alert and ready to open their bows and arrows at any time.

"I'm sorry to surprise you with this sudden visit. The rest is not Norway, king of [Saphire Country]! Ask the King for a look!

Nowem stands before everyone and declares in a majestic manner. Soldiers start scrambling due to the sudden visit of the Demon King. But you wonder, the soldiers are just thinking without moving from the spot.

Then Grouse stepped out one step ago, and the moment he said a word or two to the soldier, he panicked and said, "I'll take care of you right away!" The soldiers entered the gate.

Turning to Grouse, he said with a fuzzy smile.

"Well, you should use what you can use."

Perhaps he explained that he was the emperor's servant. A soldier who checked what he was wearing must have decided that he had no false suspicions and explained it to the king.

After a while, the gate starts opening with a loud noise. And the soldiers led, and said, Follow me, and Joyo will follow it with great grace, and enter into the land.

The country is lined with buildings featuring flat yellow roofs. And you can see the castle when you hit it. Straight through the country and head for the castle.

Stop the carriage in the square in front of the castle and climb the stairs leading to the castle. When I entered, I was guided to the Throne Room. There was no king there yet, and he told me to wait because he was coming soon.

There is obvious tension around. The emperor's use must have come, rather than Yoyo's visit. After all, it can be seen that the emperor's name is great.

Behind the throne was a door that slowly opened, from which a woman dressed in majestic decorations clearly different from Norwegian appeared.

(Demon King of the same woman as King Norwegian... as documented)

Yoyo observes a woman in glorious clothes. Hair longer than the waist with a similar color to emerald green is gracefully shaking. Yoyo speculates that it is a beautiful hair because it is carefully cared for every day.

Looks like he's in his late 20s. Young for a queen. Better than Norwegian, but when I look at her face, I can't feel her majesty as a king. Perhaps it feels like a relaxed atmosphere that goes hand in hand with the sauce.

The makeup seems to be applied naturally, but when I look at the wrinkles between my eyebrows worried, I feel unconfident.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

Even though she is a queen, she immediately lowers her head. I knew that the apology was only for Grouse, but the vectors were also suitable for Yoyo.

(As I suspected, he's a weak person.)

Yes, while I was reading about her, I was speculating about her personality. Basically a familiar, cowardly personality. He is pacifist and has a great personality that does not like to fight.

Everyone would think such a person would never be king.....

"As far as I'm concerned, Mr. Curier, this is the best position. Please sit down quickly."

The person next to her tells her with a harsh look.

I see.

After lowering his head to the throne, he calmed his hips down. Yoyo turns her gaze to the person next to her.

(Yes, someone whose name is certainly Yurin Lee, who is essentially in charge of the state)

His yellow eyes are the same as King Curier's, but his hair is dark blue and shortcut. She wore black rimmed glasses and was a beautiful woman with truncated eyes. The ejecting eye was as sharp as an eagle exploring prey from the sky.

(It is no exaggeration to say that this country is built because she supports the king.)

Yoyo looked back at Yurin, who was standing like a shadow, and turned his gaze to Culea, who spoke.

"I am the King of this kingdom, Culea Relic Topajo."

"My name is Yurin Lee, and I'm a close associate."

Unlike Curie, who is obviously nervous and speaking up, Yurin introduces herself in a faint manner.

"Er... I'm glad you're visiting our country this time. But... well..."

Is it hard to say? When Curie mouthed it, Yurin sighed like she was stunned.

"I'm sorry, ladies and gentlemen, my king is a lousy man, and if you don't mind, I'd like to speak for him."

The words of Yurin revealed that Culea exhaled relieved. Yoyo frowned as to whether that was the King's attitude, but now it is his priority to listen.

"Again, thank you for visiting Japan this time. I would like to ask why, but may I ask Mr. Grouse, the emperor's use, first?

That is perfectly natural. Speaking of priority, the emperor is still higher. It is only natural to be rude and Norwegian nods convincingly.

But Grouse shook his head sideways and stared at Curie with a gentle smile. Culea then dyes her cheeks red like a hat and starts shaming her forehair.

Apparently, Glows' courage and gentle smile shook his heart out.

"I'm glad you're taking care of me, but this time I'm only here with King Norwegian, so please listen to her, King Culear."

"Ah, yes!

Culea replied happily, but when Yurin coughed up her uncomfortable eyebrows, Culea said "I'm sorry" and became smaller.

"Now, King Norwegian, can I speak with you?

"Hmm. But you know it's not about you, right?

Norwegian words were directed at Yurin. She also seemed to realize that Yurin was running the country.

"I'm guessing, but please let me know."

"Hmm, I can't help it. Well, there's only one thing. It's about the Country of Luvino."

…………

"I need your help to bring peace to this [Zouan Continent]."

"... you said no to that, right?

"I think it's bad that I haven't come here before. But this isn't serious. Let's work together to protect the continent."

…………

Norwegian stares straight at Yurin. Never King Culea....

Yoyo looks at those two eyes and quietly gazes at Curie's complexion. She also looked anxiously at Norwegian and Yulin alternately, showing suspicious behavior.

Then he sighs and drops his shoulders like he gave up. Yoyo observes her and wonders if it is really okay to talk to Yurin just like this.

I'm sure she has a track record of supporting the country. However, she is only close to the king. It is undoubtedly Curie, not her, who has real power, and it should be Curie.

However, from the fact that Yurin has been cutting herself up, I can see the atmosphere that only Curie has been thought of as a decoration. And Curie is also used to such situations and is reassured in some places.

Do the people know this reality...? Shouldn't the king stand as king...? I wonder if that's what guides the people...

When Yoyo looks at Curea now, she feels the heat in her chest. Emotions similar to moody frustration.

That is why Yoyo opened his mouth so that he could not bear to interrupt the conversation between them.

"May I have permission to speak?

Yoyo stares straight into Curie's eyes with her hands raised. But Yurin answered.

"That's rude. Now I am King Norwegian....."

"Excuse me, I am speaking to King Curier, king of this country."

"......!?

Curie sees Yoyo's words and hardens her eyes. Yurin stared at Yoyo with her thin eyes even narrower.

"How about it, King Culea? Why don't you talk to me?

Culea swims her eyes and tries to turn her gaze towards Yurin.

"King Culea, I want to hear your will. Nobody wants to hear your own voice."

Everyone on the spot has solidified as if they had lost their words and stopped looking at Yoyo. I can hear my throat ringing from somewhere.

"... are you talking to me?

"Yes, I want to talk to you"

"... is that okay? Me?"

"That's funny. The reason I'm here is to negotiate with King Curier. Never with Yurin there."

Kiki and Yurin stare at Yoyo. Yoyo's remarks may have seriously hurt Yulin's pride, but Yoyo has come here to talk to Culea. It's not about being intimate.

A period of silence.

Then Curie moved her trembling lips and said a word.

"... I see."

Yurin sighed slightly as she shook her head. But Yoyo loosens her cheeks. Everyone was finally on stage.