episode_0020
by fnovelpia“People who are possessed by false rumors have appeared.”
Francis whispered. The lizard said while looking outside. The thought that the leaked truth could lead to an unpleasant incident made me anxious. Still, the lizard gathered courage because it was what Durin had ordered.
“As expected, the hostages in the parlor reacted the fastest.”
“You must be busy because you have to deliver information to your hometown. The center will be keeping its eyes and ears sensitively open, aiming for the next great devil.”
“As you can see from the report, the eastern region is currently the most active. It has been known in the past that they often gather together to discuss things, but recently, circumstances have even been captured where they move individually.”
There were several phrases written on the material handed over by the secretary. At first glance, it was full of desire and greed. They were looking at the empty throne and guessing who would be the next Demon King. However, no one showed courage, so the situation was sluggish. In this imperfect peace, no one was willing to shoulder their obligations.
If someone were to ascend to the throne and take power instead of them, they were full of thoughts of chasing after him and picking up the fallen beans. Of course, it wasn’t that there were no people trying to get ahead.
“Among them, this woman is the most active. dismissal. You must look at it carefully.”
Sfrancese handed over a picture. He was one of the persons of interest that had already been delivered to Ludmilla. The devil drawn on yellow paper had yellow eyes. The green horns indicated she was from the East, and the name written at the bottom showed she had great blood.
“Serpin del Istria.”
“This is a direct report from the Golden Guard who guarded the prison.”
“Do you show greed as rumored?”
“It hasn’t been completely revealed to the public, but it looks like there’s something shady going on under the water.”
“I’m sure it’s the Eastern Devil. Because they are a group of people who never plan something openly.”
Durin put the portrait aside and lifted up a new piece of parchment. The content was similar to before. There’s just heated debate surrounding the empty prison and who might be there. But what caught his eye was something else.
– Controls others with golden eyes.
“It’s special.”
Durin muttered quietly. But after hearing that small word, Sfrancze tilted his head.
“Your Excellency. Can I ask which part is special?”
“The way this child deals with things below. It’s a fun devil.”
“I am very sorry to inform you. dismissal. Isn’t the Illusion-type magic a basic magic that any high-ranking demon can use? There are some things I, foolish as I am, don’t know yet, so please let me know.”
“Sfrances. It’s an area you shouldn’t know yet.”
“Sorry. Your Excellency.”
“You will find out everything later. I’ll let you know then.”
As Sprances said, illusion was a basic skill of any demon. There was no magic spell that could be used to subdue an opponent weaker than oneself. Ludmilla, the best in this field, occupied a position of power as a shaman.
However, Durin saw it a little differently.
“Sfrances.”
“Please state.”
“Go right now and find the maid possessed by the child named Serpin.”
“Your identity has already been identified, so you will be able to find it quickly. I will deliver it to the Royal Guard.”
“No.”
The Royal Guard is not enough. A stronger force was needed.
“Mobilize the Golden Guard. All personnel except those guarding the prison will participate.”
“Su, are you talking about the entire guard?”
“It is that important. Sfrancese. Move quickly.”
“I will do as instructed. Your Excellency!”
#
Squeak.
The water flowing out of the teapot fills the cup. A deep scent spread throughout the room.
Serpin closed his eyes and cleared his mind. Recently, as we have been going through such a turbulent time, there has been an overwhelming amount of information coming in.
These days, the hottest topic in the castle is still Durin’s military system reform.
There was a time when I felt dazed when I saw Southern warriors filling the parade ground. The nobles secretly laughed at him because he was often unable to keep his feet in sync and left the group arbitrarily. Where have gone the strict discipline and elite military that the central government was proud of?
But not anymore. They were absorbed into the center. The speed required for adaptation was ridiculously short.
The blade of the spear was neat. The eyes beneath the blue horns were as sharp as ever. As the saying goes, the South is the cradle of warriors, they were reborn as excellent soldiers.
If it had stopped here, it would have ended with great progress as before, but southern soldiers were deployed throughout the castle and engaged in patrol duties. As each person began to fulfill their role as a castle garrison, the existing shortage of troops was resolved to some extent. This naturally put pressure on the nobles.
Durin has more eyes. Except for the drawing room, the space where nobles could talk freely was disappearing. Aside from the occasional sermon by the magistrates on the law to the Southern soldiers, the conversation in the hallway abated.
This meant that the useful information coming to Serpin was decreasing. There were many things pouring out, but it was all about Durin’s actions and comments about him. Things like the regent’s retreat from secret places were all being buried.
“Should I add one more?”
Serpin fiddled with his glass without lifting it. Even if the scent passed through my nose, I couldn’t feel it.
“The frequency of visits has decreased these days, and the effectiveness does not seem to be as good as it used to be.”
Even now, southern soldiers were circling the living room with lights in their eyes. Even inside the drawing room, noble descendants from Lactelun were running around and forming a new faction. A group calling themselves pro-Durin faction was pushing out nobles gathered from each continent.
Like the castle’s hallways, there was a high possibility that the drawing room would no longer be as chatty as it once was. No, it will happen.
“What should I do?”
The moment I realized that the young demon still didn’t have many cards in his hands, my worries deepened.
What solved this problem was none other than a shout that shook the entire living room.
“Serpin del Istria, come out!”
In a way that completely eliminates worries.
Serpin raised his head in surprise. The name of the daughter of an Eastern Grand Duke has never been so easily called. In the first place, not only were there few people of higher status than her, but she lived quietly in the drawing room. That’s why I was so embarrassed by the current situation.
But why? The question was not asked. This is because the fear that pierced my heart came first because of what I had done in the meantime.
“I won’t say it twice. Serpin del Istria, come out and greet the regent!”
It was a thunderous cry. It was to the point where I shrugged my shoulders without realizing it. Serpin took a deep breath and composed himself. If I were to leave here completely frozen, it could be a really big problem. At least you have to maintain your dignity.
Serpin took his hand off the glass and stood up. After checking to see if there were any wrinkles on her dress, she went out of her room.
Squeak!
came out
You came out.
Murmur.
What she encountered was the noise of the crowd. Those who were together as Eastern nobles and those who were competing as rivals for power were whispering in unison on this day. If you face a situation like this, you have no choice but to do so.
It was natural that Regent Durin, who was at the center of the situation, was standing in front of Serpin. There was even a guard lined up in golden armor behind him. They were giving off a completely different vibe from the southern warriors that were mentioned in the conversation earlier. The criminal did not have the energy to endure.
But Serpin was a high-ranking devil. She could barely show her manners against all the energy.
“I see your Excellency protecting the castle. I am Serfin del Istria, Daughter of the East. Why did you come here?”
The posture was perfect. I was able to bow my head to Durin without being distracted. I’m not sure if the red eyes showed satisfaction, but I hoped it was okay.
“I am familiar with the rumors. Istria.”
rumor? Serpin’s head turned furiously at every word Durin said. I chose my words carefully to perfectly answer the following questions.
“Follow me. I have something to share with you.”
“… Yes?”
The problem was that Durin did not give him a chance. I couldn’t answer properly because I was thinking so deeply. While she was standing still, a golden guard surrounded Serpin. The whole world turned gold. There were only unpleasant whispers from nobles creating new rumors.
“Let’s go.”
“Go!”
Durin’s appearance was like a mirage. It came in like a wave, summoned the desired target, and then quickly snatched it up and went away without any special rhetoric. Only the dazed eyes of demons remained in the drawing room.
“What on earth happened…? .”
“Serpin was planning something else without our knowledge.”
With a lot of questions.
#
The castle had two spiers.
One was the eastern spire that Durin had recently designated as a prison, and the other was the symmetrical spire in the west.
Like twins looking at each other, this was the castle’s punishment room and was used as a place to interrogate those who committed crimes.
At first glance, it looked like a dungeon to torture a party of heroes. The blood on the floor indicated that someone had already passed by, creating a sense of fear.
Serfin, who had shown calmness when being led by the Golden Guard, also changed his expression the moment he arrived at the western spire. She didn’t even move. He was crouching down and continuing to look around.
– My, why am I in a place like this… .
A curtain made of magic showed the scene of the interrogation room without filtering. Durin sat at the head table and looked at Serpin, who was trembling with anxiety. A trembling voice came out over his wiggling fingers with his head down. Her fate will soon be decided by a judge. As I had to stare at the crossroads between life and death that had left my hands, I couldn’t help but lose my mind as time passed.
“Your Excellency. I came here because I had something special to do.”
The punishment of sex was carried out by the Supreme Court Justice. This is because a clearer cause had to be established amidst the complex interests of high-ranking devils.
Mateus, the old demon in charge of this, sat down next to Durin, stroking his white beard.
“Did that young child plot a rebellion?”
“If there were any signs of rebellion, they would have been cut down on the spot.”
“As expected, you are merciless even if you are a great noble from the East. Aren’t you afraid of backlash?”
“It’s all within the plan. If there is a big mistake, it means that the East has already left the hands of the castle and is on the path to irreversible destruction.”
“I’m glad that such a terrible situation didn’t happen.”
The Supreme Court Justice answered while writing scriptures. The wrinkles on old hands represented worries about a cloudy future.
“Then, let me ask you one more time. dismissal. What do I have to do here?”
“Open the section that describes the qualifications of the Demon King. Supreme Court Justice.”
“… … .”
The words that came out of Durin’s mouth were shocking. No one was allowed to open their mouth. It was something he could say because he was the regent, and those with less authority than him could have prepared to die the moment they spoke out.
Devil. A being that suddenly appeared from the mouth of the regent.
A great warrior who is essential to fight against the angel, the traitor who vacated the throne.
Durin asked Mateus.
“Can a succubus be controlled by illusion?”
“… It’s impossible. To protect the confidentiality of the Demon King’s Castle, isn’t the castle filled with Succubi and Dullahan, beings who can resist illusions? Moreover, even if the Demon King’s defense system is deceived, it is twisted twice so that it gives out false information. It can’t be penetrated unless you’re some kind of devil.”
“But that child controlled a succubus. As something that cannot be called witchcraft.”
“That means… .”
Beyond the magic barrier that blocks sound. Durin’s red eyes, looking at Serpin, spoke.
“It is a demon of domination. It means that a qualified devil has finally been born from the devil’s bloodline.”
“Huh… .”
“However, I don’t know if it’s something I realize and use voluntarily or if I use it naturally unconsciously, so I’ve locked it away for now. If one knows how to properly handle the demonic energy of domination, there could be a big upheaval in this castle. It could have been the sudden appearance of a claimant to the throne.”
A powerful force that can handle low-level demons. The reason why bloodlineism was able to be preserved in the demon world of the powerful and supreme.
“Chief Justice, figure out whether that child can become a devil who can accept the demonic energy of domination. First of all, you need to know for sure because you can become a king.”
“… If it is unsuitable. What should I do if there is a material that can cause problems like Sentai Demon King?”
The face of the immature, half-hearted king passes by. He witnessed the impact of what happened when an unqualified person took over as king, and he was the one who personally cleaned up the problems.
“At that time… .”
Durin pumped strength into his fist. As the red magic energy burned, he pulled out a long sword into the world.
In some cases, it was also called a rebellion.
“I have to decide.”
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