Well, it's a country.

　Now, let's go back to the beginning here again.
　I will create my own country. And by claiming this forest as my territory, I can protect the elves in the hidden village.
　But is this really possible? I've never created a country before, and I've never run one. The Whitefield family was just a mere errand boy for a frontier count, and they have never even managed a territory.
　So, when I say founding a country, all I can think of is a vaguely fluffy impression.

''Noah-sama, are you going to show your support for the founding of the country?''

'Well, if that's the only way to protect this place, then so be it. But I've never built a country or anything, and I don't know what to do about it.

'Of course, that will be assisted to the best of our ability by our men. I have no experience in this area, but I have been in close proximity to the heart of the Empire. I'm sure I can be of more than a little help to you.

....

　At Drake's words, I hmmm, and cross my arms.
　I feel like I'm somehow being swept away, but Drake is certainly right in many ways. I don't have any authority, in fact, I'm still the third son of the Whitefield family. I don't know if the Empire knows about me or not, but if the Empire gives orders to the frontier count, and the frontier count gives orders to me, I'm in a position where I can't go against them.
　Maybe I should have enough ground power to negotiate with the empire in a straightforward manner.

''Then I'll leave a lot of things to Drake.

Ha. Thank you.

Where are the others?　Milo, what can you do?

Don't get your hopes up, mister. I grew up in a maze. I'm a fighter.

...Well, yeah.

　As expected, I don't have anyone under my command who seems to be that knowledgeable about the founding of the country or the running of the country.
　Gilanka is looking away, Chappie is tilting his head at me for not making sense, and Bau is blinking his eyes in wonder. For some reason, Pappy was on the other side, surrounded by a group of elven children. 'How nice of you to come!　Children! And he seems to be in a good mood.
　If I had to say it, I'd say that he led a number of armies in this forest, and Puppy seems to know more about that kind of thing. But I don't think you can expect that from him.

It's vexing, it's difficult, it's difficult to talk about. I don't know what's going on with my head.

'I have no idea either!　Mr. Chappie!

...well, you seem to be happy. I'm tired of being at the service of my Lord.

'Yeah!　Even Mr. Gilanka is useless!

Well, I'm only a goblin, after all.

　Gilanka is a gentleman, but he never seems to know much about those things.
　Bau is a dog, and he seems to live by some kind of instinct. As for Chappie, it was only a short while ago that he came back to life, so he probably doesn't even have a grasp on the situation.

''Noah-dono.......what the hell are you talking about since just now?''

Yeah, Alisa.

''Well, since I only understand what Lord Noah said earlier about creating a country, but what kind of logic did you use to make that happen?''

　Come to think of it, Alisa doesn't understand the language of demons.
　I'm planning to have elves and demons live in the same country from now on, but will it be okay? Rather, maybe it would be better to make it like demons are not allowed to enter the elves' dwelling place, or something like that.
　In the meantime, let's scratch that out and explain it.

''Since the adventurers ran away from us, I think the information will be conveyed that there's an elves' hiding place here.

'Hmmm ... well, I suppose so. I hear we elves can sell for a high price.

That's why I'd like to build a country here, a country where elves and demons can live together. A country where elves and demons can live together, where I can protect them. Then I can protect the elves.

"Does this mean that Lord Noah will be our king? There will be no one among us to say no.

Yes.

　Well, it seems that I'm treated as a hero.
　The flow of heroes becoming kings is a story we've heard many times in heroic tales. I don't think there will be any major disagreement there.
　Oh, that's right.
　If it's an elders of the elves, they might be rather familiar with such things. After all, he's an elf who's lived a long time.

''But there's one thing I'm worried about.

What's going on?

'Aye. If Lord Noah will be our king, that's fine. We must be willing to accept the protection that is given to us. But ... how long will it last?

How long does it last?

　I don't understand what that is.
　I think making a country means that the country will continue to exist until it is destroyed. And it's a country that exists with a mixture of me and demons, so I don't think it will be destroyed that easily. Demons are basically more powerful than humans.
　The reason why adventurers are able to take on demons is because they work together to form a coordinated strategy so that they can fight against their basic specs. If a demon attacked us in an organized manner, would there be a human army that could deal with it?
　When you think about it, my country is super strong.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this. As for the elders, they've already accumulated five hundred years of time.''

Yeah?

"In comparison, Master Noah a human being's lifespan is about a hundred years, isn't it?　What I am concerned about is that no matter how strong Lord Noah is, he will die one day. Then what happens to the demons after Lord Noah dies?　Will you continue to protect us after that?

It's...

　Alisa's words bother me.
　I am a human. Surely, I will die before the elves. And just because I become a demon user doesn't mean I'll be given eternal life.
　And even if I become the king and create a kingdom of demons, will that kingdom still exist after my death?
　If the system is such that the chains of servitude disappear with my death or something like that - what comes to the elves is a path of destruction surrounded by demons.

　You don't know that.
　We'll never know that as long as I live.

It doesn't matter.

　But.
　So there was a voice that interrupted me.
　It was Puppy, surrounded by children on the other side, in a good mood.

"Don't worry, Elf girl," said the voice, "if the boy dies, I will not die. Even if the boy dies, I will not die. I am the second in line of authority over all demons. I will retain my knowledge and my will, even though the boy is dead. And I promise you, in my pride, that these demons will not attack the elves.

Eh....

I have grown soft. The sight of these children makes me want to see the country you have created. I will help you and will make sure that this country survives the death of the boy. I will defend this land for a thousand years.

....

　At Puppy's words, Alisa rolled her eyes.
　Koten, she tilted her head and looked at me.

''Lord Noah, what is this dragon saying?''

'Oh....'

　Puppy, you said it rather well.
　Come to think of it, Alisa doesn't understand what Puppy said.