Sword of the Philosopher

Since it was decided that the stage for discussing it with El-Ass was demon kingdom, the steps were to proceed relatively smoothly from there. The fact that Rudd, the guardian of Demon King's Castle, intervened seemed very significant, and Croix said he was convinced, not by discussing it, but by strength - and so on. No one came out with a hard attitude.

On the other hand, apparently he came out on the El-Ass side...... he found out more about how he defeated Bizel and some of the heavy ministers beside El-Ass were a word of anger. Discussion is a lie, in fact, using spirits and angels to defeat Eluaz. Therefore also appeared those who insisted that they should not go to the Kingdom of the Demon King.

But as a result, Eluaz responds to the discussion... I don't know why he responded, but maybe Croix did it well. In any case, a seat was set aside for discussion. All I have to do is pray for it to come together here after.

That's how we begin our journey to the demon kingdom... but not all of our people who visited the demon kingdom. Sometimes we have to escort the villagers and so on, partly - just part of it has Devals and other delegates who have joined the war this time. Me and Sophia, of course, had Feus in Anastasia and Garc, plus Reese.

I set foot in the Demon King's realm and the destination was... a long way from Demon King's Castle, a mansion.

"This place..."

"It's the mansion where the Demon King's chief minister lived. Looks like he's doing a lot of maintenance, and he's well maintained."

Croix looks at the mansion in response to my whining. I can see that following that too...... there are signs.

"Has Eluaz arrived already?"

The front door opened as Croix stepped into the mansion. It was - Rude who showed up.

"I've been waiting for you"

He invites us into the mansion. The interior is a lot more beautiful, and I even feel like I've made a new one for this day.

We will be guided to Ludo in silence, and we will reach the front of a room behind the mansion. It's a big door with both openings, and apparently this is the destination.

"... are we going in like this?

Croix asks. Behind him, there's a lot of non-demonic faces, including me. There is also the danger of being alert if we all push... Rude turns this way,

"Yes, Lord Eluaz would like that too"

That's a lot of thought... don't you think they'll attack you in some cases at once?

No, maybe Eluas understands Croix's thoughts... he imagines things and Croix responds, "Okay,"

"Open it."

"Yes."

Slowly the door opens. Behind it was the Great Hall, a place where multiple long desks and so on were available.

On those corners, Eluas sits...... but this one even accompanies Zemun and other Croix men, but Eluas at the time was either or alone.

"... this is..."

"Ever since I lost my battle with Bizell"

He stood up with such a voice.

"Shall we sit face to face... I'll go ahead but not one of my men is with us. That's what I told you."

"... aren't you on alert?

"There's no reason to be alarmed. At least I can understand what Croix meant by calling the people behind you..."

He smiles as he says so.

"I see, it's a handful indeed. It would not have reached Bizel's imagination to call for reinforcements in this way, etc. And as for destroying weapons, it's the best force. It was unexpected for me too, but I wonder if it would have been possible to predict when we had human cooperation."

"... I didn't think I was convinced."

"Regardless, I have my thoughts. But I thought I understood your intentions. I also recognize that philosophy."

He urges him to take his seat by hand. That's where we sit. We're in line for the long desk... and there's only one El Asus to confront it. It's a strange sight.

"... So let's say we start"

Rude speaks.

"Let me take the floor for this discussion… basically, I won't pinch my mouth. Discuss it thoroughly between you two."

"Oh, let's do that"

Eluaz corrected his posture once after responding.

"First, I want to ask you from me. I could understand the operation itself to discuss Bizel...... but the problem is its means. How did you open the door from Demon King's Land?

- Well, you'll be asking questions about this place. So, naturally, Croix has the answer.

"It's Zemun holding that key. A subordinate of a left-handed predecessor demon king… I can't tell you exactly in detail, but I had a situation in my hands where I could undress the demon kingdom"

"Did Rude's eyes delude you?

"Use the power of Mr. Luon"

Pour your gaze at me. This one shrugs his shoulders small,

"I'll leave it up to you to imagine how."

"I see."

Quickly - an atmosphere that I would say makes sense.

Eluas may be making the assumption - that Croix's spoken explanation is a lie and, in fact, "because he is the son of an earlier demon king".

I just don't step in there...... does Eluas understand Croix's mood?

Somehow, the atmosphere is like it's all been read... but when it's silent, Eluas goes on even further.

"Okay. I was convinced about the area. So, the key Demon King's throne... shall we decide which one will follow?"

"Is the proposal floating?

"What do we do? Do you want to decide by coin or lottery?

Just kidding - Eluaz says to ease the scene. Croix smiled small and bitter at it,

"I wish I could make up my mind... as far as I'm concerned, I'd like to do it right. I don't really like leaving it to luck."

"Right. Whether it's just a joke or not, don't worry... Croix, there's too much power in your shoulder."

Eluaz said so, sending his gaze to Amel.

"For the record, I hold qualifications as a Demon King candidate..."

"I have no intention of becoming a demon king."

Clear Amel response. Then El-Ass turned back to Croix,

"Then you do... let's argue, respectively, first. What will you do when you become the Demon King?"

Yes. When Croix nodded, Eluaz started talking earlier.