130 130 "Wang Na" (2/2)

While I was pondering this, I wondered if something similar had happened before, and it occurred to me.

That's right!　Then, if you can resuscitate Singh's great mother ......

Rostam and Sacherk, who had heard my mutterings, look at each other and question each other.

”Resuscitation?　That would be impossible. No amount of our creation skills can bring the dead back to life.

I know that, of course.

But when I say ”revive” here, I don't mean it in the true sense of the word.

The manticore that served as a mother figure to Shin. It meant to create a monster that had taken over the monster's memories.

When she first met Snow Witch Ys, she was in a panic and grief over the death of her dear friend Doriad.

At that time, she succeeded in creating a demon that took over her memories and personality by growing a part of the doliad's body.

Couldn't it be possible to create a demon that took over the memories of the manticore that raised Shin in the same way?

With my current grown-up demon cultivation skills, it should be possible.

I explained this to Rostam and the others, but his expression remained as difficult as at first.

...... Surely that will bring back some emotional support for that boy.

Then what's the problem?　With a look like that.

...... Suppose the demon is born. But then Sin would return to the Manticores' home again, not to this palace. You will be separated from Alicia there.

”Ah.

That was it.

It is very likely that Shin's emotional support would be completely shifted to the demons, and he would be separated from Alisha, whom he had finally met again.

You'll be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.

What do we do then?

I've come this far, I want to help Alisha and Shin, and I'll think of a way to do so, but at that moment, the door of this room is opened and someone walks in.

You're still here.

”...... Brother Massoudas.

It was a man we saw sometime ago, an older brother of Alisha and her friends. It was a man called Massouda, the first heir to the throne of this country.

Massouda glanced at me and Rostam, but sniffed disinterestedly as he approached Sin and Alisha, who were cowering in bed with him.

Shin, or did you say Alisha? How dare you conspire against us all this time?

”............

Alisha does not refute Masoudha's accusatory remarks.

Some of the soldiers had seen you when you first brought Singh to this palace, and it was only a matter of time before they found out sooner or later.

From Alisha's point of view, it was a matter of survival, but in front of her, it didn't matter to Masuda.

”You and your brother should leave the country now. You should be thankful you are not taking a life.

”Hey, hey!　You!

Rostam, who was standing next to me, stopped me as I was about to lunge at Massouda's declaration of banishment, and he opened his mouth instead.

”Lord Massouda. You are the first heir to the throne of this country to decide on a punishment so rashly. I hear that my brother Sin is the rightful heir to the king's blood. Wasn't the older sister the rightful daughter of the king's rightful consort even if she didn't have that blood?　It would be too arbitrary to banish them without question. You're only the first in line to the throne. I wondered how you would behave in such a manner in preference to the king of this country.

As expected of a reigning emperor, Rostam declares this to Massouda in front of him with an imposing manner.

In contrast, Masoudha spits in his face.

The king of this country is too ill to govern. Then it is up to me, his rightful heir, to take the reins of power.

But he's still alive, isn't he?

Masuda's face contorts in apparent displeasure at Rostam's response.

Whatever, Mr. Rostam. Aren't you having fun?

And as if to interrupt their quarrel, Alisha stood in front of Masoudha.

...... Brother Masoudha. I can't help but think that my brother Sin is one of the rightful heirs of the king's bloodline in this country. Please don't just expel the boy from the land. Instead, I will accept whatever punishment you have to offer.

It's not only that, but also my brother Shin, who had been trembling in bed, peeked out of the sheets and looked at my sister's back with a fearful expression on his face.

...... All right. Then how about we let the 'battle of the king' decide this case?

King's War?

I wanted to ask someone about the first word, but the atmosphere around me didn't allow for that, so I decided to keep quiet.

I understand. I'll accept the challenge.

Following Alisha's declaration, Masuda left the room with the same displeased look on his face as the first.