The new "Senate Chamber" is located on the lowest level of the Fusoya's Cathedral.
　This is the room that was previously used for Tiara's "re-birth", and it is also a space that the "thread" of the example cannot be traced to.

　After considering all counter-intelligence measures, this was chosen as the place to hold important discussions.

　Originally, the 'Senate' was an entity that monopolized the history and technology of the continent and manipulated many countries from behind the scenes under Tiara's orders - a gamemaster to adjust the story, so to speak.
　However, every single one of them was declared dead by Ragne Kaikwola, and in their place, this 'Senate Chamber' was born.

　The system of the "Senate" was changed through substitution.
　The old "Senate" was located at the "Summit", the great holy city on the "Mainland", but the new "Senate" was located at the "lowest level" of the cathedral in the "Frontier".

　The mortuary bed in the center of the stone room has been removed.
　In its place is a blood-soaked round table, and in the solemn air and pale candlelight, the monsters from a thousand years ago sit side by side with their faces.

　First of all, it's me - I mean Aikawa Uzumi.
　From there, going clockwise, it's Feydert Rioas, who rose through the ranks from "Deputy Prime Minister" to "Deputy Senate" in Fouzeyards to finally reach "Senate (here)".
　The black-haired, red-eyed, kimono-clad vampire girl, Kounel Chronicle Shulus Regia Ingrid, head of the Grand Chamber of Commerce and guardian of the Confederacy, in Legia Country's Honorable Mistress.
　Seldra Queenfillion, a short-haired, blue-haired, intrepid dragonborn (dragoneut) who is the "Stealer of Nothingness" and the "Acting Commander-in-Chief of the Confederacy".
　Finally, the Sith, the 'Apostle' of a thousand years ago, and Diprakra in the style of an old tree man (Doriad). This is all the members of the newborn 'Senate'.
　Also, in the corner of the room, the boy knight Rainer Helvirshain is also standing as a guard.

　With these seven people, we are always discussing ...... to be honest, it's mostly just a numbers game.
　I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to do anything about it.

　Me and Serdra, the 'Stealer of Reason', are not interested in politics and power.
　The Sith and Diprakra are not concerned with human-made countries and societies, and can only see the world that Lord Noi protects.
　Feredt's personality is suited to the 'Senate', but the influence of the House of Rioas is still thin, and he has not yet obtained a voice up to the same level as the people of a thousand years ago.
　The five people I just mentioned will likely give up their seats one by one as soon as a suitable person appears.

　On the contrary, the only thing the 'Senate' has now is...

'Oh, Mr. Chairman!　Alas, it's too late!　It's the chairman who said it's important to act before enough - again!

　-- just the oldest 'witch' who is waving her kimono around and saying "Moo, Moo" in a cute and angry manner.

　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on some of the best decision-making bodies in the world.
　Even if everyone here shakes their heads and says, "This isn't that big of a place," this room is still treated as the 'Senate'. That's how much influence she had.

　That's not surprising.
　Of all the monsters here who lived a thousand years ago, only Kounel was the only one who had truly spent a thousand years in the true sense of the word. The others have experienced shortcuts through re-summoning and reincarnation and so on.

　Even that 'Lord', Titi, who was called the 'Lord', had his heart polished down for a thousand years, but one step at a time, Kounel certainly walked through the millennia.
　He said, "I just spent a thousand years of leisurely bourgeoisie life for a thousand years. There is nothing in it at all." ...... There is no such thing as a life with nothing in it.

　Year by year, Kounell must have made new friends in his own country. He would have dabbled in a new business, even though it was a hobby. Naturally, she would also have the opportunity to meet with the royalty and nobles of various countries, calling it a trip.
　She has gained the best 'connections' by continuing for a thousand years the feat of just spending time while being the princess of one country and the head of one trade association.

　I believe that the power of her connections is comparable to the power of a string.
　Considering the track record of escaping from the game board prepared by that tiara and Yotaki, although it's in a different direction from "the one who steals reason" - she's definitely one of the monsters.

　I answer to that monster companion Quunel.

'Sorry, Kounel. I'm a little late. ...... but enough previous action?　Is that what I said a thousand years ago?

　While speaking, I roll up the pages of my memories.
　I run a word search in my brain with my thinking system skills to check my memories with Kounell.
　There is, indeed--.

"--A thousand years ago.
　Due to Aikawa Yotaki's 'plan to kill Tiara by attaching her to her brother', Aikawa Uzumi and Tiara Hoozeyers had been traveling together.
　At the end of that relatively peaceful time, he met Kounel Shulus.
　Then, like the protagonist of the story, Aikawa Uzumi began plotting to rescue Kounel Shulus from a group of bloodsucking species and create an organization to protect the weak and rare "demons".
　In the process, he took the miscellaneous knowledge of his original world and showed it off to a cute girl from another world ...... One of them was the 'guild'.
"-- In other words, it's a 'combination (guild)'. We huddle together in the intangible bond of trust to protect ourselves from external enemies. And the most basic principle of trust is to be punctual. Is this a basic principle of business?　So it should have been important enough pre action ......?
'...... What, eh?　You don't seem confident. It's like Uzumi-sama.
　The overly cautious Aikawa Uzumi had a lot of cards in his hand as a 'gentile', but he was very solidly working on creating the organization, without getting involved in any major modern reforms. The organization had enough backing from the countries it needed, and there were plenty of ideas for products from different civilizations - in front of Kounel Shulus, Aikawa Uzumi would make a strong promise.
''No, I'm confident. Leave everything to me. I will definitely protect you. I won't let you go through that again. ......
...... Yes. I leave it all to Uzumi-sama. I've already given my destination to you--
　The girl, a survivor of the vampire species, smiles at her benefactor, a boy.
　There was one such act.
　Despite this, due to the worsening of her sister Yotaki's illness, Aikawa Uzumi soon pulled out of the creation of the organization midway through, and Kounel Shulus was left alone in the Legia region after her promise was reneged on. However, on the contrary, with Aikawa Uzumi leaving at the right time, she was able to achieve great success--

　All right.
　Let's call it a day.
　There was definitely a moment when I said "enough of the previous action" when I was still in a hurry. That's the only thing that matters.

I said, "You did say that. But I'll take back what I said then. The important thing was not to waste every second. It's time to act one second ahead.
Take it back. This is also the company motto of the Aten family, Ingrid Daishokai: ....... It's too late for that now. Because the chairman told us to do it and we've been defending it for a long time.

　The girl who has been growing up on her own for a thousand years, away from the conflicts of us 'gentiles', snarls adorably in "The Senate Chamber" with an acting ability that is as good as mine.

　Because of her growth and success, it's a little hard to know that it's right to avoid getting involved at all costs after being basically saved by the 'Gentiles'.

'So, I'll just say that one-second-ahead action is my own personal boom: ....... Honestly, it's going to be a pretty black rule, so company rules are a bad idea.
In the first place, acting one second in advance is ....... It means that he can mark the time accurately and always know what time it is. The Chairman is really a scary man, isn't he? Hmmm.

　Quuner did not whistle, but said a firm "hi" with his mouth as he finished welcoming us.

　Then we sit down at the bloody round table, and each of us says "Hi" and dodges the greeting.
　Federt is the only one who is deathly nervous, but since we are all basically family members, the air is light.

　It's kind of like playing 'the evil organization that runs the world'.
　It would be fun to have a sound-only meeting with all the lights turned off, everyone's faces dimmed, and evil laughter echoing in the air.
　But this time the air is light and we go into the discussion.

'--and so, Kounel. How's Rouge-chan doing these days?

　First of all, I'd like to hear the latest news about the most important person in the future of the world.

　Rouge-chan is a red octopus 'Fiend' and the 'Jewelcrus' who inherited the will of Aide, the 'one who steals the logic of the tree', whose stock has been rising rapidly in my mind recently.
　She was entrusted by the Aide with the 'North', including the country of Viaissia, and more recently...

"Mr. Rouge has been working without a break ever since he won the poorly-deserved 'Union of the Americas' award! I'm sure you're not used to this kind of work, and you've been eating a solitary meal, but ...... I taught you how to get along with other people and turned meal times into work for you. Hehehe.

　I'm relieved to hear the report that Rouge-chan, who is also the representative of the 'Coalition Against Gentile Viisian Nations' - commonly known as the 'North-South Coalition', is somehow doing well.

''I see. ....... If you're doing well, it's okay.

　Lumpy food would be a rather soft way of putting it.
　No matter how prevalent the value of "the 'beastie' is a valued neighbor" in the world, many of the wealthy are unmixed people.
　Even in the well known 'Celestial Knights' (Celestial Knights), the only 'beastman' was Serah Raydiant. Even Palinclone Legacy, who was supposed to be a nobleman, was sometimes abused as a barbarian because of his origin.
　In the midst of all this, Rouge-chan, who was burdened with the triple burden of being a 'Demon Stone Human (Jewelculus)', a 'Demon Return' and a young upstart, would have many hardships in her future.

'I'm trying my best, or rather, I'm looking at hell. ...... To put it bluntly, the ally of an alliance that was created because it had to be created in a hurry is like a job until the last minute when the responsibility is thrust upon them and they get their heads blown off. I wouldn't want to be counting on the representative of the North-South Alliance this time. It's a losing game.
You're the one ....... The truth is, we somehow know that you were the right person to represent us, ....... You forced yourself on me anyway.
'No, no!　No, no, no, no, I'm not pushing it!　I was motivated by Rouge herself at the time!　If little Rouge didn't like it, my guess is she would have done it!　It's true!　Bloodsuckers don't lie!

　It's a lie.
　If Rouge-chan hadn't liked it, Kounell would have put up another human pillar.
　And he would have kept the exact same position as now.

　Because he could do that, Kounel could do the 'Senate' all by himself.
　Right now, the 'Confederation of the North and South' is a consultation of the kings and chiefs of each country to determine the policy of the continent ...... Nearly half of them have Kounell's breath on their shoulders.
　Of course, that includes Rouge-chan.

'Oh shit. This chairman's face is a face that doesn't believe in a guess!　...... or the Chairman!　Attaches to the Chairman's request and properly rebuilds the viasia!　On top of that, he continued to help Master Rouge behind the scenes in the establishment of the "Confederacy"!　All with perfect good intentions!　Little Kounell is always full of good intentions!
The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that I'm not doubting that. Thanks to Kounel, the 'North-South Alliance' was able to get together and send its best men against that Yangtaki ...... and thus I am alive now. I'm sure there were a lot of calculations, but I'm really grateful for that part.
Well, well, well!　That's right, I did my best to support the logistics of the battle against the "One who steals the logic of the water" in my own way!　This 'Confederacy' is the best work of its kind in the last hundred years!
...... Just so you know, even that best 'North-South coalition' is about to run out of steam.

　It's one of the things that's been bothering me lately.
　The atmosphere inside the North-South Alliance now smells worse than inside a cathedral steeped in religion.
　This is because many nations and tribes are trying to take advantage of the current global turmoil to carve out a piece of territory for themselves and rise to power.

　To begin with, the 'North-South Alliance' is a group that gathered for the purpose of defeating the 'Gentiles'.
　Since that objective has been accomplished, "the battle will be fought until the reconstruction is completed. There is a limit to how much we can continue to deceive ourselves by saying, "The North-South Alliance is still going on.

　There is really a lot of defection of ambitious countries. No, it would be more troublesome for the countries that continue to obey on the surface and wait for the opportunity to betray us here and there.

　So again, somewhere, without fail, a major conflict will occur on the continent.
　It's a little harder to stop it ...... and a little harder to stop it (・・・・・).

To be honest, we're close to the limit. So I'm going to make a virtual enemy in a good place and buy some time for myself. ...... So, Mr. Chairman. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what to expect when you are in the marketplace.

　Perhaps this is what Kounell wants to hear most today.
　I answer that serious question without hiding it.

'The odds aren't zero,' he says. ...... But even if it comes someday, I think it's in the very distant future. Basically, unless two worlds are trying to make contact at the same time, they can't travel that far. Yangtaki was a really special, rare case.

　The reason I'm here now is because of the power of that joke of a yang-taki, and it just so happens that there are some special summoners called apostles, and the 'failure magic' has strengthened that edge.
　It is unlikely that that miracle will happen again.
　Just in case, I just told them that it was possible.

You'll be able to find out more about it at ....... Regardless of whether or not my guess is coming, I'll just prepare for it. I've learned from this experience that it would be too late to regret it if I came. So I think it's a good idea to somehow incite a sense of urgency for that time, too. ...... Can you give us a prophecy like that later, in the name of the Founders and Apostles?　We're working on a new monument in the cathedral right now, so I'll mark it there!　One day, a new 'gentile' will come to invade, so get ready to get along and get ready!

　Kounel sat up, looking around at the faces around him, and pestering them proudly.

　Mr. Diprakra looked at me when he asked about it, and then slowly nodded his approval (Sith remained cross-armed and motionless with his eyes closed. (He is asleep).

　He must have decided that it was within the scope of his mission as an apostle.
　For my part, I thought it wasn't such a bad suggestion, so I nodded.

I nodded, "It sounds like you need ......, so I'll help you. Only this time it's special.
Aha!

　In a big way, Kounell bows her head and thanks him.

　Quunel is quite underhanded, but ...... This is how the discussion always goes at her pace.
　I'm not trying to talk down, I'm just suggesting what is really needed in a way that no one loses, so I can't shake my head even if I want to. No, you might say that's what you're trying to say: .......

"So, the prediction is - ...... and here's what I'm going to do: ....... If it doesn't, it's like leaving a cautionary tale while weathering ......--

　Kounel wrote the wording of the prophecy in his notes and went through trial and error.

　Watching him, he suddenly remembered Tiara's appearance.
　What we're doing now is completely the same as Tiara's.

　The "Senate" was a pawn prepared by Tiara, so it can't be helped. She got off the stage and finished her duties - I took over, so the resemblance is similar.

　However, the dragon person (Dragonette) sitting face-to-face with me seemed to have a different person in mind than me. I mention the name with nostalgia.

...... But Kounel Regia's work ethic reminds me of the Vizier Aide I once had. Just being alone is enough to exhaust all concerns. It reminds me a little of the old days when all you had to do was sit here with a Buddha's face.

　Hearing that, Kounell's pen stops moving with a snap.
　And then she smiles bewitchingly, using a completely different language than when dealing with me.

''I am honored by your praise. It's a good idea to have the best of the best in the history of the world to be recognized by that historical commander-in-chief and to be placed alongside the best prime minister of history, that's an honor for generations to come. Huh.
'In addition to Prime Minister-dono (it), it looks like he's also riding a bad character per Yangtaki. ...... Just the other day I saw this guy threatening the king of a great country. It was a strange feeling to see a king with a magnificent moustache, frightened and flirting with a little girl the size of his grandson.

　That's what would happen.
　At any rate, even compared to an elderly royal family member who was nearly a hundred years old, Kounel would be an older sister. Perhaps there are even grandparents who have had their diapers replaced by her in her position as a guardian.

　That relationship is directly related to the sturdiness of their political position and the number of weaknesses they have.

There is a slight misunderstanding. I treat everyone on an equal footing and peacefully. ...... Well, I don't deny that there are many countries that are in debt to my Chamber of Commerce.
Haha. It's just as well that the guy who squarely told me to "take over the commander-in-chief role again" has a different kind of thick skin. It's not only the representative of the example, this commander-in-chief role is also a role that 'gets pushed to the end and the head gets blown off', isn't it? That's why the term substitute deputy (・・・・・) is attached to it.

　Serdra speaks as she looks at the faces around her.
　She seems to draw another face from Kounel and reminds me and the apostles to remember how strong and vicious this woman is.

"-- Quintessentially, a man who was the commander-in-chief a thousand years ago solely on the basis of his righteousness to Titi is serious and dedicated to his work.

　He's probably trying to do his part properly as one of the 'Senate' so that he won't be left alone by Kounell.

''That's in anticipation of you not being the kind of person who would fly with your head in the air. I'm sure you're not going to be able to find a way to make your head fly by being forced to take responsibility at the end of the day ......　Aren't you relieved to be thrust into a role that's actually very difficult?

　Kounel does not take a step back against Serdra.

　On the contrary, he poked at a secret that no one should have known - the true 'unfinished business' of 'The One Who Steals the Truth of Nothing'.
　The expression on my face did not change, but I was inwardly astonished. The same is probably true for Seldora.

It's a good thing ....... I'm not like the 'Lord of the Lords' or the 'Prime Minister's Mate', I'm a man who is given a role to play and shows his power. Oh ......, I'm sure I'm a little relieved to have been forced to be in command of you .......
''At one time, Serdra-sama was Yotaki-sama's servant, you know. Hmmm, since you didn't seem to have a face to match with the chairman, I couldn't resist helping you out.

　Not wanting to continue the conversation related to the 'unconsciousness', Serdra pulled back, and Kounel pushed through normally.

　With a face that crushed a bitter worm, Serdra told Kounel, who somehow even had a weakness of his own, to surrender.

'I'm not good at this guy. ...... Hey, Kanami. Today's main topic is 'The Plan to Secure Fafner Helmina', right?　For God's sake, move on over there.

　I smiled bitterly and agreed to the change of subject.

　They were even less compatible than I thought they would be.
　Kounel was free-spirited and disliked the child Titty, but the rational, adult Serdra seemed to think of him as prey (duck).

''Hehehe. I agree with that Seldra-sama's suggestion, Atai too! I want to get rid of that 'blood land' as soon as possible, you know.
''Well, let's move on to the plan in the example. But I've already finished researching the 'Blood Land' and we've already settled on a plan of attack, so all we're doing is confirming it.

　'Blood Land' is the most important word in this operation.
　As the word suggests, it refers to the land created by the power of blood.

　In the past, Fafner, under Lagne Kaikwola, plotted to exterminate the human race and spread it throughout the great holy city of the mainland.

　The blood that seeps out around the "one who steals the truth of blood" is eroding the land without limit.
　However, this time the place of occurrence was the far west.
　It continues to spread in areas further west than the 'mainland' to the west.

　The blood monsters that cower just by looking at them are rampant, and it seems that this is a magical area that even skilled searchers and adventurers cannot easily enter.
　In the survey, monsters and buildings from a thousand years ago also seem to have appeared, and there were reports of 'blood dolls' with a will living a cultural life.

　In other words, that also meant that Fafner continued to run amok the entire time that Yangtaki was using the Winter's Other World (Wintry Dimension).
　The reason why Yangtaki left Fafner in the far west was probably because the 'Blood Puppets', just like people, were able to connect the 'strings' to become a source of magic power.

　The 'Blood Land' that was born as a result is hell itself.
　Once you step into it, the entire surface is red.
　It's difficult for a decent person to maintain their sanity, and there are no resources to survive.
　The demon world that rejects living things is a new dungeon that is appropriate for the world after you clear it, and if you're going to challenge it, you need to be prepared to do so - it should be - but all you have to do now is 'answer the question'.

　To be clear, "Blood Land" is not a threat at all.
　At any rate, it's already--

　The "Seventy-Third Trial" in "The One Who Steals Blood's Reason" - it's over (・・・・・・・・・・).

　Already a girl named Tiara Hoozeyers has completed it while attacking the Yangtaki.

'Let's see, "The Plan to Secure Fafner Helmina" can be found at ....... First of all, you'll come in contact with Glenn along the way - former 'strongest' explorer and Snow's brother-in-law, Glenn Walker. We're all set here, right?

　The first phase of the operation is confirmed.
　And here, every time, only Kounell raises his hand.

'Um, ......, really, really, is Glenn Walker insane?　I checked out "Blood Land" once, but it was pretty sickening in there, right?　The idea of living alone in there for months now ...... is honestly unrealistic. You're wasting your time going to the rescue, then .......

　Seldora refutes that confirmation process.

'In the name of Queenfillion, I assure you. Glenn Walker was sane and intelligent enough in Blood Land to be able to act freely. That's why, a month ago when I was working on the Blood Land, that guy was the only one who refused to stay. If anything, contact with that guy is not a 'rescue' but 'sharing information with scouts' is the right thing to do.
'I doubt that story is true in the first place: ....... Didn't you say quite clearly a month ago that your guess was "We need two of the four great noblemen, Elmirad Siddharth and Glen Walker"?　Was retaining Glenn Walker really necessary?　Hey, deputy commander-in-chief?
'That's where you'll just have to take my word for it. ...... Kanami believed me.

　Kounell continued to bite down and then looked at me.
　Caught between the two of them, I was slightly annoyed.

　In the first place, Seldra had cooperated with Yotaki in the past because I was no longer able to fulfill my promise to take him to the 'original world'.
　Therefore, he was taking care of us as much as possible while cooperating with Yotaki, who had no choice but to fulfill his promise instead. Thanks to that, I've been able to work with Rustyala and .......

　Serdra is absolutely trustworthy.
　We have as much of a bond as possible.
　I have a good basis for it.
　After all, we're already--

　Because the '80th Trials' of 'The One Who Steals the Reason of Nothingness' - is also over (・・・・) (・・・・・).

　I have already taken Seldra to the 'original world', where I finished the necessary discussions and found out the true 'untried' and ended the long journey of the Dragon Man (Dragon Newt) Seldra Queenfillion.

　Now, the only reason he hasn't become a magic stone is because I'm 'writing' the 'continuation (...) for Serdra'.
　Unlike Tiara, I'm not 'writing' to end it, but to continue--

"-- Kounel, I took the risk of 'chanting' and hit Seldra with 'Distance Mute' and 'Dimensional Decisive Operation (Dimension Graduate) 'Prequel (Recall)'. And then I made that heart-to-heart--

　There is a wish in the continuation (...).
　It is a wish that the one that steals the logic of blood and the one that steals the logic of nothingness will meet a better end than it should.
　I'm not going to be able to get rid of it.

I'm not going to be the only one who's going to be able to do that. Let's make the plan Fafner after we meet up with Mr. Glenn. It's probably for the best.

　Even if it's over, a 'happy' continuation--
　I told Kounell that I couldn't give up that wish alone.