30 A Chat with the Demon King (1/2)
”We both know that everything would be much better for everyone if I went willingly and became a part of your kingdom of my free will rather than you sending countless people to chase someone they cant catch. I have lost everyone I love once already, if it happens again I am sure it wont hurt as bad as before. ” Alice said knowing she could at lest run with her Shadow Element.
”I suppose you're correct, I will need a show of good will in order for me to accept. ” Lord Kira suggested. ”My show of good will is talking to you now rather than running and making you try to hunt me down. You might find me if I ran but then again my mana pool should already be known by you and it has increased so I am confident I could escape for many years before being caught. Spreading a small army of Demons around the world will cause suspicion by all the kingdoms which wouldn't be good for you I imagine. ” Alice said glaring at Lord Kira.
”Hahahaha! Good, I like you all the more now. I expect great things from you when you come to my kingdom in a year. Be warned though girl, I may be letting you have your way but if you cross me I will capture you and kill you in the worst was imaginable. ” Lord Kira said still smiling.
Leaving the room Alice thought to herself 'I have already been killed in the worst way possible, next it will be your turn. ' Facing Drago she let him know about the conversation with his father and then left the building returning to the Astala Estate only to be met with the sight of numerous Royal Guards standing guard in front of the Estate entrance.
”Excuse me, may I go inside? I need to talk with Arita and Yumi, ” Alice said slightly shake as she came down from the adrenaline from a moment ago. ”No one is to enter the Estate, move along woman. ” The guard said coldly.
”But I live here how can you keep me from entering my own home? ” Alice said annoyed. ”I will send word inside, if you really do live here then you will be able to enter, wait here. ” the guard said before leaving the post to his partner and going inside.
After a few moments of waiting both Yumi and her father rushed out of the front door, pushing her way past the guards Yumi jumped into Alice's arms. ”I was so worried what happened? When I told my father he was so furious he almost tried starting a war to get you back. ” Yumi said clinging to Alice.
”Come inside we have some things to discus I imagine, ” Arita said letting her through the gates and walking her inside the Estate. ”I talked with the Demon races King, the Demon who arrived here is his son. They do not know anything about me other than I am what they call a Tri-Mage, they want me to join their kingdom no matter the cost. I agreed to go in one years time as long as they do not touch any person I care about, it is the only way I could ensure your safety. ” Alice said with a sad look.
Yumi stood to argue but her father raised his hand the moment she did, ”If it is like that then I can assume they are prepared to take you by force, thank you for looking out for my family but I can handle this without you selling yourself to the Demons. Do you even have a plan to survive and continue your journey in the Demon Kingdom? ” Arita asked with a serious expression.
”That is why I demanded a year of staying here with my friends in return for going peacefully, I want to level up as much as possible in that year. After that then i plan to use the Demons to get even stronger so I can learn the inner workings of their kingdom and maybe even gain allies. ” Alice said trying to think of a way to survive.
”Don't be stupid Alice! Do you think this will be so easy??? ” Yumi protested. ”By no means do I think this will be easy but I have the weight of an entire race on my shoulders, what would you have me do? Run and leave you and your family to suffer in place of me?” Alice shouted back.
”Take it easy you two, Alice was not wrong in her choice. In fact being able to get the Demon King to agree to her terms shows just how much they want her to join them, I wouldn't doubt the Demons starting a war with this kingdom over Alice. Mage's with Alice's level of potential can turn the tides of wars, the only reason this kingdom has not approached Alice is due to her living with me and being under my care. ” Arita said trying to calm his daughter down.
”Be sure not to waste any time of this year that you bought yourself, I will talk with the King of Samaria and try to get the Kings help with anything you need to become stronger, but the King will want things in return. ” Arita said again thinking of ways to help her.
”I will do whatever I can but I can not go back on my word until I have the strength to stand up to the Demons alone. ” Alice said clenching her fists. ”Fine... If you really will go willing to the Demons then I am going with you and we will spend every day leveling up. ” Yumi said with a stubborn look in her eyes.
”I will have to go and talk to the Demon King about that but even more than that your father must agree. ” Alice said hoping Arita would be against it.
With both girls looking at him Arita's expression lifted a little, ”If that is what my daughter wants then I will not be against it as long as the Demons promise not to harm her. ” Arita said causing Alice to get up and leave the room angrily.
Storming into the Mage's Guild, Alice made her way into Alister's office swinging the door open taking both Alister and Drago by surprise. ”What can I do for you Alice? ” Drago said motioning for Alister to stay seated. ”I need to talk to your father. ” Alice said coldly.
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”Alright, but I cannot imagine my father has already managed to make you this upset, ” Drago said giving Alister permission to call for his father.