The Klein Commonwealth lies to the east of the Alto Kingdom across the Great River of Groth.
　It was said to have begun as a group of small and medium-sized nations united to counter the threat of the Alto Kingdom in the west and the great powers that once existed in the north.
　What would be strange from the point of view of the rest of the country would be the system of changing the head of the country once every four years in a system called voting.
　The head of the Commonwealth is called the Commonwealth Chief (Monarch), and the current head of the Commonwealth is a Volfram from Mailus, the largest territory in the Commonwealth.
　He is also a defender of the interests and superiority of Mailus, while at the same time advocating for the interests of the Federation as a whole to the outside world.
　He was assisted by the members of the Supreme Council of the Union, who also represented the nations that made up the Union.
　The Supreme Council met regularly four times a month, twice to consider the interests of the Federation as a whole and twice to reconcile internal conflicts of interest.
　This time it was the time to talk about the entire Coalition, and every member of the current Congress is a transmission.
　When the talk had ended to some extent, a representative of a small country made the following statement.

Recently, the number of demons found in our country seems to be increasing dramatically. What about the rest of the world?

'There is nothing unusual in our country. No such reports have been received in our country.

　If one country's representative says it, another country's representative will follow.

'I'd say there's a slight increase in our country. Not as much as I'd like to worry about. ......

　A representative from a different country speaks further.

'There's been quite an increase in our country. Mr. Speaker, what do you think is going on in the mailes?

　Volfram, the Federation chief and president of the Supreme Council, replied, digging through his own memory.

'I haven't received any such reports. Apparently there are differences between countries. Let's see if we can sort out where there are more of them.

　Hearing his words, a young man, the scribe, raises his hand and asks to speak.

'Mr. Chairman, I would like to ask permission to speak.

　Since this kind of behavior on his part is so rare, Wolfram allows it while rolling his eyes.

''The countries that are experiencing an increase in the occurrence of demons seem to be those with smaller territories, those that are located in the north, and those where the roads aren't very well maintained and where it's inconvenient for people and goods to get to and from.

　Upon hearing his words, the representatives of each country looked back at what everyone had said and realized that they were right.

'It's true, if you ask me. 'The only ones that are free of abnormality are Merus, Zahle and Koblenz. All of them have larger territories and are well maintained. ...... Is it a coincidence?

　The delegates frowned at Wolfram's question.

'It feels contrived, but we can't rule out the possibility that it's just a coincidence. That's the impression I get.

'The damage is not too great at the moment. Aren't you worried about it too much?

　A representative of Zahle offers an optimistic opinion.

'If you care too much, that's fine, but it's probably too early to pass judgment. We don't have enough information.'

　Coblentz's representative chided him.

"But if it's an artifice, what kind of people are we up against?

　The representative of the Zare was disgusted when Wolfram threw the question to the floor.

'There is no doubt that they have some ambition for our country. The question is, who are they?

Is it still the Western Kingdom?

　I'll give one person's opinion, but I won't get their approval.

''I don't think they're going to sneak around in the shadows, those prideful kingdoms that are so wasteful. They'd be willing to fight us head on.　

I agree.

　They have many years of experience in small conflicts with the Kingdom.
　That's why I can predict how the kingdom will come out.

'There are ...... many other countries that are likely to mess with our country. I'd be quicker to name a country that is rather unlikely.

　When the Coblentz representative said, a wry smile appeared on all of their faces.
　They were united because they had many enemies besides the kingdom.

''The country that could be removed would be the Eastern Empire. If something happens there, just send Yagami Akira to me. There's no need to go around.''

That's true.

　Wolfram nodded and added his opinion.

'Also, there's the fact that the empire is able to supply quite a bit of metal, rock salt, food and magical ore at home. There's little reason for them to come all the way to us.

'It's a foul thing to have a big, rich country and a strong army.

　A representative of a small country murmured enviously.

'It is probably because we are blessed with a good land that we have become a powerful nation. No, in the case of the empire, was it because of its strong military that it was able to expand its land?''

　It has been quite a few years since the Empire has been called the most powerful nation on the continent.
　It's no wonder the information has lost its accuracy in places that have nothing to do with their memory.

'Let's not talk about empires now. The Kingdom of the West, the Empire of the East. And speaking of great powers, it's the Holy Land of the Northeast. Is this the only place that seems to have the power to conspire against our country?

'If the Holy Land is behind it, wouldn't the demons become active, instead of the angels and golems?

　A representative of Zahle interjects with a question.

'Yes,'

　Wolfram didn't disagree with him, but gave his opinion.

'But maybe that's why they're using demons. I think they know that if they put out an angel or a golem, the first thing they will do is make the Holy Land suspicious.

Gugu.

　Zare's representative growled in frustration and fell silent as he couldn't come up with a counter argument.

'It's all possible after all, isn't it?

　A country's representative complained.

"It's too late for something to happen.

　Another representative talks back.
　Then a mild argument starts, and Wolfram rushes to stop it.

'If anything comes up, we'll hold a special meeting. I hope you plan on it.'

　Many of us accepted the words of the federal chief.
　In fact, small nations were not strong enough to deal with emergencies on their own, and they had to count on the assistance of other nations.
　Wolfram had to be careful not to make the burden too great for the aid giver.