Oma, come here.

'What? Ha, yes...

When his name is called, Oma responds with surprise at the suddenness of it, but it's much darker than his usual behavior would suggest.

Even though he was being manipulated, he must be feeling guilty for hurting the companion of someone he respects (Virum).

I have heard from my own son, Lord Wyrm. I've heard from my son that he trained with you for a short time. I apologize with my son for hurting your companion while receiving such a favor.

Mr. Wilm. I'm sorry, sir.

"...I'll accept your apology in the meantime. So? I understand that Oma is a Geordie kid, but what does that have to do with anything?

Apparently, Oma was Geord's child ── that is, he was in the position of a prince.

The sight of Oma bowing his head as Geold urged him to do so seemed to be appropriate for his age.

The first thing you need to know is that you need to be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.

''Mm. As I said before, if we apply Vilm-dono's alliance plan as it is, some countries will look down on the Spirit Village. ''There. I would like to leave Oma, the son of the Demon Prince of Dizenaire, in your care. Although Oma is my 18th son, he is the fourth in line of succession. That should be enough to make other nations realize that we, Dizenaire, regard the Spirit Village as equals. Of course, it's also meant as a hostage for us not to betray you.

And Dad?

There was no way for Oma to know what Ziold had come up with just a few minutes ago, and the person himself was clearly upset when he suddenly decided to gesture himself.

'Oma, your potential is considerable. As I found out in this case, you have the potential to surpass this father. I know it's complicated to be called a hostage, but I'm sure Lord Wyrm can bring out your potential. This is a story that is beneficial to us, to Virum and his team, and to you. Will you go?

I... Okay.

Oma responds in a mumbling, thin voice, perhaps out of awkwardness and anxiety.

Virum, who was watching the exchange, called out to the prone Oma as soon as the two men's conversation came to an end.

''Oma.''

Yes, sir.

For Oma, who had been exposed to his overwhelming abilities, albeit for a short period of time, Virum's call might even sound like a whisper of the Grim Reaper.

In fact, as if to prove it, his body is trembling in small increments and his originally pale skin is on the verge of losing even more color.

''To be honest, I haven't forgiven you yet.

Of course.

Even though he had been brainwashed, he joined the invaders who drove Meldina, Cunaria, and Hyshela to the brink of death and captured the spirits.

For Virum, who values his relatives above all else, being brainwashed (such as it is) is not even an excuse.

'You are alive because of Meldina and Cunaria. If it hadn't been for their pleas at that time, and in the unlikely event that their lives hadn't been spared... realize that you wouldn't have existed in this world by now.

Um...

Mm....

Here, the Dizenaire's, including Geord and Oma, realize that they've made a terrible mistake.

That their anger at being hurt by Wyrm's family and friends has not subsided.

That he was only swallowing his own anger because of Meldina and Cunaria's pleas and because of the value of using it to protect the spirits (his family).

The words unleashed on Oma apply to all those in Dizenaire.

"You," he said, but it would be obvious that he wasn't saying it only to Oma.

'Emperor Geord's point is well taken. For the sake of the alliance, we'll keep you in our care... but if you do any harm to us, I'll choke you out right then and there.

I understand...

The killing atmosphere that was released along with Wyrm's words gave the illusion that the temperature around them had dropped all at once.

Oma, who received that killing atmosphere head-on, could barely reply.

''Vee-ee-ee.''

"(Wait, Hinori)

Hinori, who reacted to the killing spirit, tried to stop Virum, but Radia, who was next to her, stopped her with a whisper.

''(Dear sister?) Even if I told you to wait, you're not going to be very nice to the countries you're going to be allied with like that.

"(Don't worry. Vilbo knows exactly what to do.

Against Hinori, who is impatient with a situation that could create discord, Radia even has time to brush her hair with a smile.

''Ah, it's true. Brother Vi, you're not serious.)''

A little later, Fumir noticed it, and soon after that Hinori noticed it too.

In the meantime, the ice-cold killing spirit that had been emitted from Virum dissipated in an instant.

''Having said that, I'm not forcing absolute obedience, so don't worry.

"...what?

Oma, who couldn't keep up with Virum's abruptly changed mood, has his eyes blackened with confusion.

"I mean what I just said, but that's only 'when you have harmful intentions towards us'. It's not that we want a slave who will do whatever you say, nor do we have a hobby to enjoy tormenting you. Meldina and Cunaria saw you so favorably that they wanted you to help them. I'll keep you under my watch from now on, but that's all. You're basically free to go, except for a few things. I'll even go along with your training if you need it.

The killing spirit that was unleashed earlier was probably a warning to Oma, who was about to become his companion.

Although they were perceived as close to adversaries to Wyrm, it seems that there was no choice but to treat Oma, who Meldina and Cunaria, who had already acknowledged that they were relatives, wished to help, with impunity.

''One last thing. Just don't ever betray Meldina and Cunaria, who saved your life, okay?

Yes, sir!

Oma, who had a dumbfounded look on her face because she couldn't understand the situation, responded with a clear understanding when she heard Vilm's words of inclusion.

''Emperor Geord, your son, I will take responsibility for him. It is my fervent wish that this alliance be a lasting one.

"...thanks to your generosity of spirit. And I hereby pledge that our bond will last forever.

When Virum heard Oma's reply, he took a worshipping stance, and a few moments later, Geord took the same stance.

At the same time as both of them released their stances, a firm handshake was exchanged without being from either side.

At the same time, the cheers of the Dizenaire soldiers are raised all the more loudly.

This was the moment when the alliance between the Spiritual Village and the Dizenaire Demon Empire was established.