Volume 22 (2/2)

For now, the sequential order is Death God, Atofe, and Sword God

I want to call out to even more various people

For exa superiors

At the top of the Seven Major World Powers is 『Technique God』, 『Dragon God』, 『Fighting God』, and 『Demon God』 in sequential order

Other than the Dragon God, the others areor sealed, was it like that?

Huh?

”Which reminds me, won't Technique God beco him split into two and Deht with Hitogami?”

”Futile”

”Because of his ue? Then, let's just work out how to restore De hiry But, that piece is appetizing”

”Stop it”

With those powerful words I held ue

”I don't have any intention of becouys' comrade”

Those guys

I somehow understood with those words

Orsted sees Laplace and Perugius as the same rank as him

Probably not just those two, the rest as well; sion Generals

”But then, u relevant to Laplace, right?”

”If they become enemies, then I'll deal with them”

”I understand”

I can uess why he's so obstinate

Orsted's curse won't be effective against Perugius

Despite the curse' effectiveness, Orsted will not becoius

An obstinate refusal

The derived answers are not too many

However, I hesitated to ask the reason

For some reason, I can't ask

It's impossible to ask now

『The 『Treasures of the Dragon Tribe』 that lead to Hitogaon Generals?』

If I end up asking that, it feels like Perugius or Orsted will become enemies

As of now, the unknown matter must be put in advance

”Well thenlet's talk about it some other time”

”Yeah”

I decided to change the subject

It's not a good thing if I persist the h it's in vain

Since I can say with confidence that I am his subordinate, I must abide by his decisions as well

”I received quite soh stuff like a little bit of Orsted-sama's 『influence』, so I have a preposition”

”What is it?”

”Although I got used to calling ht Hand』, but even now there are people who don't feel frightened or how should I put this, there are still on God』 is, that is why

Would it be fine to just pick up an easier title like 『Dragon King』?

A very appropriate title like Mud Dragon King would be fine”

Well, it's just a name

Orsted's popularity is low, but Perugius is famous

It's the sa will be easy to circulate if you think about it

”No good”

Huh?

”There are ”

He is glaring at me

A terrifying glare

I can coer beyond that helmet

What is this? Danger, danger,

”They live as they please with that tiny pride of theirs and die because of a foolish enemy”

”But you are different Therefore, don't call yourself that Rudeus Greyrat”

”Ahumyes”

It was unexpected

That he would so strongly reject it

I thought he would say 'You can freely name yourself'

Not good,

”Tch”

”Eris, stop it!”

While I stopped Eris as trying to coue

It's alright It's not a fight It's not a discord

I justthe exact opposite about his ement policies

So please stop rising your back while gripping your hand

”That was an obtruded preposition I'm very sorry”

”I don't mind”

After I bowed, the anger vanished

Apart froh his loops, even Orsted has things that he can't concede to

I seehtlessly

I don't really care; so is fine

So like authority, I can just put that in any other part as many times as I like

For exadom's authority

Alright, let's go in that direction

”Well then, apart fro Ariel's authority someway or otherwho should we find to make a comrade after Sword God?”

”Perhaps Biheilir country Fierce God lives there”[16]

Fierce God

Someone like that exists?

”Is it fine to make him a comrade?”

”No, I investigated that guy thoroughly; he's a person who has a high possibility of beco him as a soldier, then it should be fine to just crush him”

Crush them to forestall it

I see That method also exists

Increase this side's pawns and decrease that side's pawns

In order to not fight with all 5 people in one go, a method to crush each and every person

”Are there any others who can become possible enemies?”

”Let's seewith the exception of Fierce God, there aren't many important people『Hades』 Vita who lives in the Heaven Continent's labyrinth 『hell』 The De』 Kebura Kabura; it would be fine to crush both of them

Also, it's fine to choose the for in this direction, since it's just small quantity of bones”

”I see”

Those are some terrific names

Would it be fine to just not fight them

They just have a 『high』 probability of becoami's apostle

Presently, we don't know anything as of yet

They haven't yet become apostles

Then, wouldn't it be fine to make them a comrade before that?

It's not like on't be able to escape an urgent proble some sacrifice[17]

It's fine to just fight at that time if it's unnatural

Icompanions who don't even kno they are related is I don't want that

”Well then, I'll be taking thethem”

”That is right”

For the present, it's been settled what to do about who

Next time will be details

”Then, on to the next topic It's about the visit to the Kingdo----”

After that, we concentrated on the preparation to go to KDK and gave that situation a closure

Still, I hadn't thought that he would get so angry when I on Race

I'll be careful from next time

Kingdo[18]

This kingdoanized

The heights of the buildings aren't uniforularly

There was no atteht next to what looks like a noble's mansion

A Sword God Style dojo was built right across from a North God Style dojo

But even if there's no impression of unity, it is a vibrant place

There's no history of social castes

This is a country built on meritocracy and imperialism[19]

After arriving in such a country, naturally I went straight to the Royal Palace Not really

”Since we have no social standing here, we can'tauthority”

That's what I learned in Milis

When dealing with a governhtly

When in Rome, do as the Romans do

Although it's a little different this tily

Therefore, we're heading to the embassy

What embassy?

Of course, it's the Kingdom of Asura's embassy

Ariel is a major shareholder in our company

So naturally the Kingdom of Asura is a backer for the Orsted Corporation

No, wouldn't it be the opposite?

Orsted is backing the Kingdom of Asura

Well, at any rate, borrowing the Kingdos won't turn out as poorly as they did in Milis

I'll borrow a fore from the embassy,

Then head to the palace with a letter bearing Ariel's royal seal

Of course, I sent Ariel a copy of my directive and received permission

She responded [In the case of a decisive battle, you can countyour war potential]

Over the past several years, she see her position

If I asked for souards, she could probably set me up with some

Well, I don't know about their strength, or how useful they'd be

””

After confir the situation, it seee in

”Aisha, if you like any of the outfits, you can bring the”

”Hnn Onii-chan, I can't decide After all, I wonder if a green outfit is best? Eris-ane is wearing red, brother is wearing gray”

Aisha has been prowling around in her underwear, unable to decide on an outfit since earlier

By all accounts she's definitely a wo to choose an outfit

Because Aisha requested [I want you to decide, Onii-chan], Maid-san gave e

However, despite askingthe decision to me

Even if I suggest so, it'll just end up as [No, that clashes with Eris-ane] and we'll end up looking for so else

Last time, her maid clothes were troublesome

Therefore, there's no objection to wearing a

A frilly, light three-piece dress

Since I've been surrounded by people who don't spend much time on preparations, this is new, but as I expected, it's tiring

”I mean, I shouldn't be the center of attention, so should Iplainer?”

”No, even if it's flashy it's fine Yeah, your cuteness would even stun the Death God”

”Answer seriously!”

I got scolded

But, seriously

It wouldn't be strange for Aisha to meet a man in such a place

She ht catch the eye of a noble boy in the Royal Palace, and it would be so like a Cinderella story!

I'd like to see that

It would be troublesoe

Aisha has said it herself, the job this time isn't really job-like, and she's free to love whoever she wants anyway

”Well then, wear the dark green one It's plain enough, and it will match Eris's dress?”

”Eh that skirt is a bit short it would show too ”

Well, it should be fine

Although I want to say that, Maid-san juood], and discards the dress

”Uu”

With a groan, Aisha returned to picking out a dress

Well, seeing her in her underwear, she's growing into a healthy adult

She's growing in the appropriate places

Apparently our faene

The kind that attracts bad insects during the day

Zenith and Lilia are also like that,

And Paul's fa breasts

Therefore, e chest back in the day

It's hereditary

” Hey, Onii-chan”

”Hmm?”

”Uffun~nano”

Suddenly, Aisha bent slightly at the waist and struck a pose with her hands behind her head

I've definitely seen that somewhere before

”Who taught this to you?”

”Pursena If I do it like this, she said it would be an instant knockout”

”That's not right Using her pose right now can only be considered a misfire You shouldn't have so much faith in her advice”

”Eeh! But it was really popular in the roup!”

”Don't joke around, please choose quickly”

Although we still have a bit of time, we should hurry

Today's appointht Randolph[20]

They aren't particularly busy either; it'sthat they're free all day today

So we can relax until the afternoon

I don't think he'll turn into an enemy in the span of an hour

It's not s

Having a bit of flexibility is always valuable

We should be h leeway

”Slow!”

However, people that are always in a rush also exist

One such fellow just threw the door open with a bang and jumped into the room

It's Eris

In a glittering red coat, wearing black pants

She also has her hair done in a ponytail in the style of the Kingdo's nobility

She looks like an awe-inspiring female swordsman

But, well, this is actually a style reserved for men

According to Maid-san, it's considered inappropriate to carry a sword in a dress, so she immediately decided on this outfit

”You're taking forever to choose!”

”Ah, Eris-ane Sorry I can't decide”

”Fuu”

She quickly walked over to Aisha, her bright red hair trailing behind her

Then grabbed one of the dresses arranged for us

A bright, wine red dress

”Take this!”

”Huh, but, Eris-ane is the one wearing red”

”What, you don't want to match with me!?”

”No, that's not it; I shouldn't attract that much attention because I'm an assistant Shouldn't Eris-ane stand out more?”

”You're not an assistant! As ood!”

Aisha blushed at Eris's speech

Then laughed with a [hehe] and received the dress

”If Eris-ane insists, I'll wear this”

She seemed a little happy about it

I wonder if she was happy that Eris referred to her as her younger sister

I don't really understand a girl's mind well

Thus, Aisha deter's Royal Palace

The Kingdo's Royal Palace

It's not as large as Asura Kingdom's Royal Palace, or as refined as Milis

To describe it in a feords, it was a bloated ju

It see out of necessity, but it just oozes vulgarity

Nevertheless, this is the result

It had the nature of soly unknown

If I had to invade this palace, I don't think I could help but hesitate

Although there's no need to feel overwhelmed this time

I'm well prepared

I'e drawn by a white horse, in beautiful clothes, with an appointment

Furtherrasp on the present and future situation of this country

Itdifference

I have confidence that things won't get carried away

”Then, Eris, Aisha, are you ready?”

”Yeah”

”Yup”

By the way, this time it's only us three

Eris, Aisha, and myself

”If the Death God turns out to be an enemy, Eris and I will stall hi scroll Then I'll settle things in the MK-I”

”Leave it to me!”

I actually wanted to bring Zanoba and Roxy, but they have their hands full with the MK-III's production

For the present, it's just us

Eris and I are the combat force

Well, that's only in the case that the Death God turns into an enemy

I'll entrust Eris to the vanguard

That's why it's necessary to bring two people, in order to deal with such an unpredictable guy

Although, putting that line of thought aside, it's also i a mercenary branch in this country

It's not a bad thing to get a feeling for the country in person

””

While ere having that dangerous conversation, we arrived at the palace's gates

There's nothing for me to say here

The person that ca

Froatekeeper, and all the arrangements afterwards

Everything has gone smoothly so far, and noe've entered the palace

”We have arrived”

We diseuided into the palace

After all this, I' to feel conspicuous

A person wearing what looks to be noble attire chatting with a knight was staring

”Act dignified”

This ti here in the position of Benedict's friend, I've also made it clear that I've come here with Ariel's authority

Toto dom of Asura,

Therearound of my involvement with the war in shi+rone

It shouldn't be possible for anyone to know that Orsted was the cri

After this, I'll be in Ariel's debt again

We were guided through the palace to a simple room

It was a small room, with a minimum number of maids in attendance

”Greetings, it's been awhile Rudeus-dono”

And it seeuards are at the maximum

The Death God Randolph Marian

He stood there like a de the infant in her arms

””

Benedict looked atchild

I decided to greet her before Randolph

That see to do

”Benedict-saood health”

No reply

But, thereit

She probably heard various things back then,

About Zanoba and I, from Pax

I don't expect Pax spoke very well of us

”Your son also appears to be in good health Zanoba will be glad”

”Hhter?”

Benedict slowly shook her head

I seem to have been correct, it's a boy

”Could I ask for his name?”

” Pax”

”He received the name of his father, Pax II”

Randolph supplemented

So he has the same name as his father

Pax Junior, I'll call you Little Pax

I see That's good

””

”Err Ah, that's right Today let er sister”

”I am Eris Greyrat”

”I am Aisha Greyrat Happy to meet you”

Aard Eris and char Aisha

Perhaps because they're both wearing red, they look like sisters

That's not it, they are sisters

Sister-in-law Aisha

””

Benedict doesn't respond

She only looks up at Randolph anxiously

”But Rudeus-dono, I had heard that your as from the demon race?”

Thus, Randolph responded

Since his master refuses to speak, he responded; that seems a little rude

”I have three wives That would be Roxy”

”My goodness That ion”

”My priest friend preaches to me about it whenever possible”

I turned to Randolph

”Long time no see Randolph-san”

His appearance hasn't changed at all

That sullen skeleton-like face

At first glance he sees, but that's false

Looking at Eris's pouting face, I understood that

”You see well”

”Yup, very I' so well though”

”A short tio, an acquaintance turned into an enemy”

”I understand When I was younger, I had to cut down a friend; it troubled me deeply”

Randolph responded, while sneaking a glance at Eris

While nodding, he slightly moved to position himself between Benedict and Eris

”Eris, could you take a few steps back?”

”Why”

”Randolph-san see like this”

Eris had e

While Randolph had beenlittle by little to block with me

The tarriors were each trying to out-maneuver the other, which took the shape of the opposite each other in a slow arc[21]

If I left things like this, when they each reached their optiht would probably break out

”But, this guy ht also be an enemy”

”If he was an enemy, he wouldn't have let Eris in this room with her sword”

Even ht Benedict here

He wouldn't bring what he ician and a Sword King

He would probably aroup

Since Benedict was in this room, Randolph was not my enemy

But if this Benedict is a body double, then in that case

I'd like to think he would have come up with a better trap

If I try to anticipate everything, the possibilities of being deceived are endless

For now, let's assuard this as a tentative trust

” Understood”

Eris reluctantly stepped back towards the entrance

But now she was gripping her sword

”Thank you very much, Rudeus-dono”[22]

”No, I ive me However, this room is a little crowded”

”What about your friend's story? Should I ask?”

”Of course That's why I've come”

I spoke about what had happened in the Holy Kingdom of Milis

And how the demon race man named Gisu turned into my enemy

Although Gisu has no combat capabilities, he's very resourceful

And that Hitogami plans to use him as a mouthpiece to recruit war potential

In order to thwart Gisu, I've had him put on the wanted list in each country, and have startedto create a counter-force

”Really, to come out directly and declare war”

”He didn't have a particularly good hand to play”[23]

”No, no, rather I h their tricks head on, one by one, then even the sht ideas”

Randolph let out soh at that

I guess he's speaking from his own experience

Those froard

”Well, that's why So by all means, I want to borrow your power”

”Although I'd like to help by all means, I have no reason to do so Furtherami”

” Even if Hitogami was his Majesty Pax's enemy?”

”Hou, what's this now? Please tell me in more detail”

I explained how shi+rone was dragged into Hitogami's scheme

And as an apostle[24]

After Randolph listened to the last, he just laughed

An eerie [kukuku] laugh that stretched the skin over his skeleton-like cheekbones

”If that's the case, then don't e his Majesty and destroy his enemy”

Randolph said that while still laughing

The first thing I think of seeing that ghastly face is [Treachery], but it's not good to judge people by their face

All in all, everything's gone smoothly

At this rate

”And, there's so I want to say as well but it's a little crowded here”

Whoops, it doesn't look like this is going as sht

”What is it?”

”Nufufu, weren't we on opposing sides just a little while ago?”

Saying that so confidently, I' to feel cornered

But this ht just be a friendly conversation for Randolph

”You have the upper hand, please speak your mind”

”There is a condition Do you still want to borrow my power?”

He certainly has the upper hand In this situation, I can only listen to his demands

Well, what kind of unreasonable demand will I be stuck with?

Or, this ht be a ploy by Gisu

”No, it's not a big deal”

Randolph took a step back

Fro Benedict, as if to reveal her

Benedict holding her baby

She looks frightened for some reason

”Although I suspect all of you are already aware, this country is in a state of chaos”

Kingdo is indeed in a state of chaos

After Hitogado's Kingdom

Be that as ithad his affairs in order beforehand, and had properly chosen a successor

The next generation king took control iain stability

But, that's merely the official story

They still don't knoho killed the late king

Whether or not it was another country that assassinated him

Or even if it was a member of the imperial court

The perpetrator aside, they don't even know the purpose

This has torn apart any semblance of unity in the imperial court,

Those gripped by paranoia can't properly function as a government

”The chaos itself, is not directly related to us The Queen's child is now considered a hindrance”[25]

After all, Randolph's primary concern is Pax's son

Benedict is the daughter of the previous king

Although she was not treated as such,

And was eventually given to Prince Pax of shi+rone to get rid of her

Well, whatever

The useless princess was finally put to use That's all

But, since the prince died in the civil war, now that Benedict has had his child, it's a different story

The troops that took control of the Kingdo the country

Although they can't do anything right now

However, they still hold a grudge against Pax

After all, Pax massacred the royal family

”Personally, before shi+rone is rebuilt, I expect that it will be sed by the North, but there see uneasy about it”

Because of the royal fas have become troublesome

In a country like shi+rone, one with the royal bloodline has the right to beco

So, for those who currently control shi+rone, the fact that Pax's son has survived is so undesirable

If the Kingdom of shi+rone stabilizes in a few more years, they will definitely demand Benedict's child

In the future, the Kingdodom will likely want to remain on friendly terms

Little Pax is still the late king's grandson

shi+rone is a vassal state, so such a request would insult the country's honor

Still, relations with shi+rone would only deteriorate if they wouldn't submit

That's why there seems to be some movement to 'remove' the concern beforehand

In other words, to kill Little Pax before the request is made

That way both the Kingdo and shi+rone Ki