Chapter 128 (1/2)

Alliance of Three Kingdoms

Hinata and Ru our arrival

Fro must have happened

Well, I guess it’s a good thing they don’t know I’ve been just playing around the whole tio over well if they knew

「Fuze-kun, come on in」

I said, having Fuze join us in the reception room we prepared

Without , Shuna had already prepared tea

She really is a well-disciplined Ohirettable secretary, but that secretary does get serious when training the subordinates and the guards

But considering that I’ve been slacking off lately, I have no right to complain

No, actually, I haven’t been playing around! I was studying!

Can’t be getting this distinction wrong myself; or else someone will find out

Alongside Fuse, I sat on the sofa whilst facing Ruminas and Hinata

A cushi+on ht my body

「Hey Hinata, it’s been a long time Ruminas-san, nice to meet you… no, we have met before It’s been a while

This is Fuse-kun He’s the Freedom association Branch head in Burmund」

I introduced Fuse to the two ladies

「N-nice to dom, work as the head of its Freedom association branch

To be able to hest tactician of the Western Church, I am truly honored

And to this beautiful lady, it’s the first time we’ve ever e

I anorance!」

Greatly nervous he greeted them

Co him, however,

「Riis that is Glad to see you healthy But, that man must not remain here Freedom association is the enemy Or have you not noticed?

The identity of he who manipulated Hinata

Knowing this fully well, why do you still associate yourself with someone from the Freedom association?」

(Translator’s/Editor’s note: the word Ruminas uses to address Rimuru is 貴様 kisama which in modern time is an insult, coo, however, it was used to address a person politely, and this translation Clown feels fits better with Ruminas’ mannerism)

One of the primary Demon Lords–Ruminas asked with an accusatory tone

She is a cute young girl silver hair, and heterochroold and silver shi+ne

Why is one of the Octogram here?

It’s also strange that she’s by Hinata’s side; the worst thing I could do here though is act hostile and make her an enemy

Besides, forging an alliance with the Western Saint’s Church will probably allow Terate into human society

And that’s so I earnestly want to achieve Hinata and Ruminas’s relation is yet uncertain, but perhaps its best to speak openly rather than keep secrets

But considering that Ru Hinata knows, perhaps it’s better to keep certain things hidden

But first, let’s get them to trust Fuse

Right when I needed it, Shuna entered the room with the tea prepared

Shuna handed out the tea, and left the roo a bow

I glanced to the side and confirmed,

「H as an introduction to Fuse-kun earlier, I would like you to have a look at the report」

After saying so, I beckoned Fuse

With that alone, the endlessly anxious Fuse seeht on

「Understood Apparently, it would seem that I am under suspicion So as to clear myself from that suspicion…」

Saying such, he begin explaining the current internal situations of the Freedom association

Fuse’s report was simple and concise

Yuuki has taken over 90 of the Ingrasia Headquarters

The feari is also under his direct command

In addition, High ranking adventurers with abilities on par with Branch heads has also sided with Yuuki

And thus, with the Organisation currently so, it would prove difficult to denounce Yuuki However, it would appear that those outside the headquarters are not affected

Since it seehtwe can be happy about

Better yet, the citizens do not appear to be under his influence

The only thing they have been convinced of is that monsters are the cause of most calamities and are the enemy

If it’s to this degree, and consideringa relation of mutual trust not impossible

I mean, think of the satellite city built around the labyrinth—there orcs, goblins, monsters, and adventurers are able to sit in a pub and share a meal

We’re certainlytrust between us; I have proven that it is possible for humans and monsters to understand each other

「However, any further investigation is iate the Subari alone, had his memories erased

He was crippled and wandered the town as if protecting it He even forgot his own name

There’s no proof that Kagari did it, but considering the situation it’s pretty obvious

Besides, she probably knows that we’ve been investigating her; I have no excuses, I have failed there」

It see outside of this is out of his hands

However this is enough

If that’s the case, then that wouldthe children a problem

If Ipinned as a kidnapping by the demon lord However if I ask Masayuki then there’s probably no problem Fortunately, there’s a convenient reason to every one of his actions,him suitable

Since it’s absolutely impossible for Yuuki to control him, there’s no need to be reserved

After rescuing the children, I’ll immediately dissipate the effects of any mind control But I can’t have the around here the whole time, so I should make it look like I’ve done a lot

However, about the erased ht be able to restore it

「Fuse, I’ll try to heal those who had their memories wiped

If their soul and their brain is intact, I ht be able to somehow」

「What? Is that true? Please, do it somehow!」

In response to my offer, Fuse looked at me with expectant eyes

They have been acting by my order so they are essentially ation to do it

He had a happy look on his face and readily accepted the proposition

But to think he trusts me so much to accept a deal with a demon lord! Makes me kind of happy、

And so, overlooking our exchange,

「Rimuru, do you really think that you can coexist with humans?

Huh their words

‘Tis it not better for them to be controlled by us?」

Ruives me a cold look

That girl seeht over this, however her opinions conflict with my own

Considering all the risks, it’s certainly an option, but――

「“Oi oi, young lady In spite of your beautiful face, you say sos

Control humans, who do you you are?

Even if you are a noble, isn’t it bad to look down on ordinary people?」

Fuse got angry and snapped at Ruminas

Oh right, I still haven’t introduced her to Fuse Well, I guess his ignorance led him to step on a landmine

「No, Fuse Kun, Calm down

This person is Ruminas

One of the Octogram Demon Lords

This isher, and the first time we’ve spoken to each other

First thing first, lets leave behind all truculent behavior and have a constructive talk

And, this is Hinata

But you should know ht Leader of the Western church」

I’ve briefly introduced the two

Ru to Fuse’s report as per ed that he was no friend of Yuuki’s

However, putting Hinata aside, Rueneral rather than Fuse himself

「Eh, what? Demon Lord? Who?」

Looking back and forth between Ruminas and I, Fuse was in a state of confusion

Reerent remarks, his face instantly paled

I feel slightly sorry for him, and responded

「Ruminas, this man is my companion

Firstly I want to establish some trust

I don’t agree with your opinion on humans, and please don’t force it onto me

If you do, you will be judged an enemy」

「What was that? Are you trying to lecture us despite being a newcomer?

If you seek a war then shall get it」

Ruminas stood up, and took up a stance with both hands

I had planned to diffuse the situation but now I feel like taking this outside

How should I put this, contrary to her appearance, she’s rather short-fused Times like this constantly remind me that all demon lords are selfish and whimsical

But I’d rather not fight in this rooh…

「Stop this Ruminas, didn’t we came here for an alliance?

Why are you adding to our enemies?」

Hinata coaxed Ruminas with a hint of irritation

「Hmph」

As if she was never serious to begin with, Ruer dissipated

And she sat back in her chair,

「True, we do not wish to increase our enemies

Our ai today, is to propose an alliance between Tempest, Holy Empire of Ruberius, and Western Saint’s Church」

She declared with a thin smile on her lips

Clearly she was trying to gauge my reaction

It’s hard to iine that she was a demon lord with a bad personality from her appearance

Putting that aside, we have introduced ourselves oncethe details of the alliance

………

……

…

That means, Ruminas was the ruler of the Holy Empire Ruberius?

The conversation continued after we calmed down, but was a revelation!

It seems this was too much of a surprise for Fuse, and he looked as if his soul had flown out of his mouth

(TN Note:…I hope h anime to knohat that means If you haven’t I recoenre)

Well, that’s to be expected

The Holy Empire Ruberius where the sacred ones reside, where the Pope of the Western Church lives

Who would have iined that it was all under control of a demon lord!