Chapter 104 (1/2)

Chapter 104: King Rudolf’s Motive

“……what ht that be?” (Portnis)

Everyone’s glances gathered upon Rudolf

“This 《Sacred Room》is easy to enter, but to exit, it requires the permission of the head priest, correct?” (Rudolf)

“……that’s hoould appear to be” (Portnis)

But Portnis wondered why she suddenly asked such a question as she slightly inclined her head

“And the nu the Head Priest-dono, is 13 people correct?” (Rudolf)

“……haa” (Portnis)

“Furthermore, no information at all can enter in fro called a separating space” (Rudolf)

Judom knitted his eyebrows at Rudolf’s words

(Rudolf……just what are you………?) (Judom)

That was so that everyone here, no, since the Cabinet Minister next to hi Even so, nearly everybody was due remarks

“……no, I just wanted to confir up your time” (Rudolf)

“N-no” (Portnis)

He was not entirely aware as to what purpose Rudolf would have to confir However, Judom noticed Aquinas’ eyes had narrowed Sie conduct

(……Rudolf, you……)(Judom)

Judoured he would wait-and-see a little longer while watching over him

“Now then, let us once again introduce ourselves properly” (Rudolf)

“I a the『Hu of 【Victorias】” (Rudolf)

After Rudolf introduced himself, Eveam followed suit and opened her mouth

“I a the 【Evila Capital: Xaos】, Evea responded to the request of the 『Evila』, I a of Victorias” (Eveam)

She ht nod

“No, there are also many merits for us if ere to make an alliance” (Rudolf)

Even though their Maou was using polite speech, seeing Rudolf fail to do the sa as he knit his eyebrows in displeasure However, Aquinas had noticed his displeasure and gave a tiny shake of his head, telling Marione not to draw attention to it

Eveam herself did not appear to mind at all as she opened her mouth once more

“I am happy to hear you say that” (Eveam)

“However” (Rudolf)

“………?” (Eveam)

“There are also those who do not desire this alliance” (Rudolf)

“I am fully aware of that” (Eveam)

“That alone sho heavy the wounds we have inflicted upon each other are……and how deep they are” (Rudolf)

“Yes, but I feel that healing those wounds requires not vengeance, but a time of peace” (Eveam)

“…………” (Rudolf)

“We were once at conflict It is precisely because of this that we so cals that could only be described as inhuman As sadness and hatred simply swelled, it only invited er be allowed If someone does not break these chains of conflict, a time of peace will never come!” (Eveam)

Everyone listened carefully to her declaration

(This girl……so this is the current Maou) (Judom)

Judo them in earnest In the first place, to come to the enemy territory, the human continent, with only these few people was close to suicidal behaviour Yet, even so, she proceeded with the conference It was precisely because she truly wanted to establish an alliance that she had come here like this to meet the representative of an enemy country

Having been given overwheleous conditions, if they poorly presented some half-hearted nonsense, the Evila would instantly stir up animosity In this situation that could potentially lead to further conflict, for her to shoot off such words without a single lie showed how Eveam herself truly believed in them

(……hirl somewhere……?) (Judom)

Judoan to have a sense of déjà vu He had a feeling that he had h his mind And then-

(I remember now! Oi oi oi oi, don’t tell me that the Jou-chan from that time was the Maou?) (Judom)

As his eyes widened in realization, he looked at her once more to confirirl from his memories

(……I see, so the Jou-chan frorown up splendidly) (Judom)

It didn’t appear that the other side had realized it yet, but Judonized her as so and fine she had become, he somehow beca hiht now he had to concentrate on the conference

“Even if ere to form an alliance, there will definitely be some resistance towards it What do you think about that?” (Rudolf)

At Rudolf’s query, Eveaitation

“It’s true that even if we form an alliance, those who can’t accept it will definitely hold so the 『Gabranth』 However, if we continue to fight like this, 【Edea】will be further wounded, and the places where people can live will disappear As this has actually occurred in the past, I’m sure you too, can understand that” (Eveam)

“……………” (Rudolf)

“It is because they couldn’t let that happen that our predecessors joined hands to bring about a time of prosperity, and shaped the current world as we know it It can be said that the reason e are standing here right now is undoubtedly thanks to the hardshi+ps of our predecessors building up the world of today Do you believe that it is alright for us, their descendants, to destroy that?” (Eveam)

Everyone silently listened to her words, yet, Rudolf merely closed his eyes The Cabinet Minister Dennis made an extremely complicated expression

“Peace cannot be easily restored However, us joining hands may become the foundation for it I’m sure that there will be many problems, but one day, without fail, it will becoh!” (Eveam)

It was a beautiful ideal A pure ideal An ideal that anyone would think to be sweet If realized, it would definitely be the epitome of peace

(That’s wrong……you were a bit too hasty, Maou-chan) (Judom)

Judohtly sober expression

(It’s true that it is indeed a nificent ideal But, by just a little……you over-spoke) (Judom)

Indeed, it was true that the ideal she spoke of was nificent However, she had not properly answered Rudolf’s words The resistance that would be birthed by the alliance With regards to how to deal with those problems, she had simply enumerated her own ideals

If one were to rephrase it, when asked about the internal strife that ht, it’ll work out somehow” as she had displayed baseless self-confidence

Judom had also wanted this conference to occur Naturally, he approved of the alliance However, for that to occur, he was not indifferent to the problems that would arise fro the alliance, he wanted to discuss about the near future

First they had to coained gradually over ti at the pretty parts of the alliance Honestly speaking, it was dangerous

If you only listened to the ideal, anyone would want to jump at the contents However, the other party was the representative of a whole country, so the fate of an entire species Seeing her sihtly anxious

(Don’t be hasty, Maou-chan You have time You mustn’t be hasty with the alliance First you have to co each and every problem, one after the other Today is simply a discussion for that) (Judom)

It was as if Judo her, he unconsciously wanted to help guide her She was naïve, but h she was young, you could understand that she was the Maou

“……Maou Eveam-dono” (Rudolf)

Suddenly, Rudolf spoke with a murmur

“Wh-what is it?” (Eveam)

“You……have you ever lost anyone important to you?” (Rudolf)

“……hah?” (Eveam)

After wondering what he was suddenly asking, she accidentally responded like that

“From what I’ve seen, you are pure The previous Maou see is completely different” (Rudolf)

“………” (Eveam)

“You have sohts It truly is a pure white…and beautiful ideal” (Rudolf)

At thatnervously could be heard It appeared that so had made him nervous, but it was likely that the ambition poured into his words had affected him

“I will ask you one last time Have you ever lost anyone important to you?” (Rudolf)

“That……I have All of the 『Evila』are my family There have been many that have died” (Eveam)

“……………I see Then could it be that, from now on, if any of your fa like revenge to becould be resolved ords……and be able to talk to their ?” (Rudolf)

Rudolf silently opened his eyes and sharply gazed at her It felt as though his intention was to not let her get aith only a small amount of effort

After being asked such a question, Eveahtly at the contents, yet-

“……I do not know if I would be able to laugh No, it is likely that I wouldn’t be able to laugh However, I won’t let any of et killed! I swear on my name as the Maou Eveaive rise to the desire for revenge!” (Eveam)

For a while, the two of thelared at each other as the silence continued The first one to open his mouth was Rudolf

“It see” (Rudolf)

“I anize that there are parts where I a! However-” (Eveam)

“This conference” (Rudolf)

“……hah?” (Eveam)

Rudolf interrupted her and spoke

“The 『Gabranth』will definitely try and put a stop to this conference Are you already aware of their movements?” (Rudolf)

“Ast athering intelligence I have had that one observe movements of the 『Gabranth』” (Eveam)

“Oh, and?” (Rudolf)