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Chapter 10: Unfortunately, there was nothing to put in
"Well, to be precise, it was from one of the ministers."
Brandie's confession. It was the result of questioning him after Jay's wounds had healed to some extent.
"The king ordered the unsealing of the Demon King?"
"That's right. It's more of a policy decision by the kingdom rather than a personal request from the king."
In response to Rick's question, Brandie answers calmly.
By the way, Brandie is still tied up with ropes while being completely naked. There are no signs of agitation.
He really have has nerves of steel. I should learn from that.
However, the content is quite shocking. After going through the trouble of sealing the Demon King, the kingdom wants to release it.
I suspected something was up when Brandie referred to it as "Demon King" instead of "Demon King-sama."
"Why would they do such a thing..."
"Well, obviously because they're in cahoots."
What! The Demon King and the kingdom are in cahoots.
"Having an external threat helps unite the country. The nation uses monsters to divert dissatisfaction. They also eliminate inconvenient forces. That's how they've been working together for years."
I see. So they wanted to unseal the Demon King because they couldn't do that anymore.
Then, did the actions of the hero anger the country? No, the hero seemed pretty relaxed. If the country is this wicked, I don't think they would let it slide so easily.
Rick seemed to have the same question, as he asked Brandie.
"So, sealing the Demon King was not welcomed by the kingdom?"
"No, that's not it. In the first place, it was the kingdom that gave the hero the cursed sword."
"What? What do you mean?"
"It was fine at first. But the Demon King gradually stopped obeying orders. As a nation, we decided to teach it a lesson and requested the hero to seal it."
Seriously? What a ridiculous farce. Poor hero, working so hard to seal it.
...Wait a minute. If the hero chose to seal the Demon King instead of trying to kill it, it suggests that he knew about this connection.
Even if the sealing was a request, there are still doubts.
He probably knew. That's the most convincing explanation.
Hmm, what about the hero's companions?
They seemed to know too. The fact that they immediately moved to confirm the sealing, and their abrupt escape, seemed unnatural.
I see, so you came to unseal it when the timing was right.
That's right. I'm not an adventurer in the first place. I infiltrated the guild just for this purpose. The guild released the Demon King, whom the hero had sealed with great effort. It's a plan to make him take responsibility and restrain the expanding adventurer guild, which has gained power.
Oh, I see. They've been thinking about a lot of things. They should use that wisdom for something else.
I understand. But is there really enough benefit to deal with the Demon King to that extent? We could just eliminate the demons at this opportunity. Or seal the ruling Demon King as they are.
Rick continues to ask.
That's true. Even if we seal or kill the Demon King, a new one will just be born. It's meaningless. It's the same as with countries.
Certainly. Even if a king dies, the next one will be chosen.
If a new Demon King is born and communication becomes impossible, it would only worsen the situation.
And besides, it's impossible to eliminate all demons.
...I know. It's not easy to wipe them out. But if we unite our forces, we should be able to gradually reduce their numbers.
Rick counters Brandie's words.
That old man is passionate. He seems like a really good person.
It's amazing that he's managed to survive this long with such a righteous mindset.
It seems, however, that Brandie laughed at that.
Oh, you bastard. Are you trying to belittle the good-hearted commoners? I'll put your d**k in a hole next time.
No, you don't understand. That's not the issue here. In the first place, as long as humanity exists, demons will never disappear.
What do you mean?!
That's right. What does it mean?
I'll hold off on cutting off your d**k for now, so give me a damn good answer!
"Hmm. It might take a while."
Huh? Talk for a while?
I'm already starting to get bored...
However, Rick nodded.
"Yeah, go ahead."
"Alright, I understand. First of all, monsters feed on human magic power. The more humans there are, the more monsters there will be. However, human life cannot exist without magic power. It's indispensable. That's why, about 100 years ago, Count Johannes III, who was the frontier lord, proposed the theory of human-demon equality to maintain balance. This theory was deeply influenced by the magic power construction theory of the sage Lastmar, and Emperor Richard I, who received an oracle from the goddess Darsma, when..."
Seriously, come on!
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…Flicking a small bug crawling on the ground with my finger.
Alright, new record. It'll be a while before someone surpasses this distance.
Now, let's have these two scissor bugs fight each other.
The winner will be the champion. It's going to be an intense battle.
"Ouch!"
I got pinched when I tried to pick up one of the scissor bugs.
You bastard, you actually did it.
You're sentenced to death.
I pick up a rock and drop it on the bug from above.
"Darn, this bug keeps dodging."
It's quite challenging. The scissor bug manages to avoid the rock just before it hits.
Alright, then it's time for a spit attack.
When the bug dodges the rock, I'll drop a gob of spit from above.
"What the hell are you doing?"
Rick calls out to me just as the spit hits the scissor bug.
"Oh, I was just... uh, water attacking..."
"The conversation is over. Stop doing stupid things and come here. We need to discuss what to do next."
It seems like Brandie's long talk has finally come to an end.
It was seriously long. I can't stand listening to that.
By the way, I glanced at the follower girl, wondering what the others are doing, and she's shrinking in a corner.
"What about her?"
I ask Rick.
We should all participate in the discussion about what to do. Reflecting on our actions is important, but at times like this, it's necessary for her to be included in the group.
"Is it okay?"
However, Rick asks the opposite.
Why?
Ah, maybe it's because I was angry earlier.
Well, it seems like he's considering my feelings to some extent. As a veteran, he seems to know how to handle things smoothly.
Truly impressive.
But I don't want to be underestimated.
Just because I dislike something doesn't mean I'm the kind of petty guy who excludes others from the group.
"Of course it's fine. Hey, we're having a discussion, so you should come too."
When I call out to the follower girl, she showed a surprised expression.
Hmm, she's becoming quite obedient.
Alright. I might even touch her b**t later. It feels like it could work right now.
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