196 Astor Empire




"I now present to the world the founding of the Kingdom of Astor!

 I declare loudly to the executives.

'When I say show the world ... that type of post will be deleted immediately.

 Tusk, who is in charge of information control, will tell you.

"I'm well aware of that. Tusk, are you aware of which agency you're deleting?
Maybe it's just that... it's a mega-float... for the Japanese government.
Why would they delete the information the Demon King sent out?
That's not...
Oh, yeah? I guess I'm not the only one who gets f*cked up.

 Tusk is dismayed by my question. Kanon looks at Tusk's situation and laughs happily.

Zion-san then holds up a finger and smugly says--

 --Canon! Roll up your skirt!

What...? Oh my God! Why is that...?
Canon? Now is the time for an important meeting. This isn't the time to expose your proclivities, is it?
'What? ....What? This is a sh--

 --Canon! Shut up! Next time, I'll give the same order in front of Sabraw?

Hmm? Canon, what did you say?

 I throw a smile at Kanon with a compassionate gaze.

''Nah, it's nothing....I'm sorry...''

 Kanon apologizes for interrupting the meeting with tears in his eyes.

'Back on topic, why is the Japanese government regulating information? The answer is that it is information that could be detrimental to humanity - information that could be beneficial to the Demon King. Likewise, to whom does it need to be transmitted? The answer is-- humanity.

"Indeed, since when... 'Don't listen to the words of the Demon King! Governor Tayama said sourly.

 As I said, Ms. Tamura added, as if she had remembered, "The best way to disseminate information is through the Internet.

The best way to disseminate information widely is through the Internet. However, in the world of the Internet, the enemy is one better than the other. So what should we do?

 I look around at the executive's face as if asking a question.

'An? That's what you should be shouting about!
Do you make emo posters with your taste?
Would you like me to get the public's attention with my perfect body?
Well I'm the one who will be on the poster.
It's impossible! ''It can't be.......you're trying to disgrace the name of Lord Zion!

 The executives each uttered their thoughts, and as soon as Saburou finally spoke up, a flood of tsking from the women rushed in.

'The correct answer is--Takahar. If posting on the internet is going to be regulated, then shout it in reality. Our voices will eventually reach humanity--and the information we receive will be spread.
I guess that's what they say about not being able to talk.

 Hearing my words, Yataro nodded with a soft smile.

''I'll tell you what we're going to do! Carve the name of "Emperor Astor" on the invading humans! Let a few people escape on purpose. Also, maple, spread the leaflets that I will give you later throughout the streets of humanity. Finally, I myself will use the [loudspeaker] to periodically make a founding declaration.
Where are they?

 Sarah asks questions about my course of action. It's pointless to declare the founding of the country to the Demon King in Himi City. Likewise, it's a bad idea to bother letting him know that we're invading Toyama Prefecture.

''Just continue to gain experience in Himi City's control territory as before.
"Li.
Hey, so it's all the same to you now?

 Sarah puts her right hand on her forehead in a saluting pose, and Takahar is blatantly flustered.

'Then we're dismissed! Each of us carries out the orders we are entrusted with. I expect the best!

 The first meeting of the Astorian Imperial Executives had come to an end.


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 After I told them to disperse, I stopped Tamura, Sousuke, Yataro, Lina, and Chloe right there.

I'm sorry to stop you. I want to hear progress from each of you.

 I called out to five people who were in positions of authority or leadership.

First of all, Miss Tamura. How is the life of your fellow countrymen? Have you heard any complaints?
''Our standard of living is improving day by day. Our standard of living is improving day by day, and it is higher now than it was before we became Lord Zion's subjects. I am not dissatisfied, but I have heard from some of the lords that they have some demands.
Requests?
'Yes, sir. Some of the lords of industry have asked for more machines and materials. We have also received requests for livestock, as we would like to start a livestock and dairy farming business.

 Ms. Tamura briefly conveys her request.

'The material is......... Yataro? Do you have any former Demon Lord's household members that you could use?
So you're going to use it, or is it just a way for you to get a job?
You will.

 All of them are under Yataro's control, including the former Demon King, except for the invading subordinates.

"The former Demon King is a bit of a habitual guy. Just in case, let's pick out some of them.
"You did.

 Next, livestock..... There are two ways to solve this problem.

 One is to rob humanity of their land. However, if they moved inexpertly, they might provoke the humans in Kanazawa City who were turning their enmity towards Kaoru.

 The other was the Creation of the Dominion Territory. I don't know when it was unlocked, but 【Domestic Animals】 was added to the 【Domestic Area Creation】 item. Now, it was possible to create chickens, cows, pigs, sheep, horses, and so on........


No!
I disagree.

 My words are disagreed with by Souske and the Tamura woman before I finish.

 The cost of [Livestock]'s creation CP was huge. Even the smallest chicken would be CP 10. A cow would also require 50 CP. Even though it can't be used for defense or invasion.......isn't this CP too high?

Why do you disagree?
Humanity and demons are getting together now! Seeing demons as cattle is definitely going to cause friction in the future!
I'm inclined to agree with you, Mr. Souske.

  And yet, demons are not allowed, but [Livestock] are fine. I'm a human too, originally. I can understand the logic of these two seemingly contradictory people. But hey.........

''I think Kanon-san would get angry if you treated demons like livestock too!
I agree with Ms. Tamura and Mr. Sousuke.
I think you're right, too.

 As I show some reluctance, Yataro and Lina join Miss Tamura and Sousuke in the rescue boat.

'Stop laughing! We are absolutely loyal to the Master! If the Master calls them livestock, then I will gladly give myself to livestock until I give myself to them!

 In contrast, only Chloe proudly agrees with me.

 The friction between humans and demons.

All right. I promise you that I'll have some livestock for you soon.

 After weighing various situations, I decided to create [Livestock].