....

　At Feliana's words, I can't help but widen my eyes.
　At the same time, what is born is a strong disappointment. I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to do anything about it.

''........Do you mean it seriously, Feliana-san?

Is there something you've been thinking about?

　Earlier, Feliana said. She said that for two years, the Kingdom of Orleans will be the main offensive force.
　Even I, as expected of me, am not so stupid as to not be able to read the other side of those words. What Feliana wants to say is quite simple.
　Don't move for two years.
　That's what she's saying.

''You know why I'm trying to destroy the Empire.

'Of course. We are aware that we are asking you to be rude, as well.

The Empire is my parents' and my brother's enemy. Even though it was an unofficial meeting, I thought I had declared that I would destroy the Empire.

Yeah.

　My father, mother and brother Hal were executed by the Empire.
　On the day that Feliana gave me this information, I thought I had made a declaration. I would destroy the Empire.
　And I'm sure Feliana agreed with that. It's because the Draukos Empire is the enemy of the Olvance Kingdom.
　But it was as if they were going to return it to the palm of their hand--''

''Do you remember the wording that was written in the article when we formed the alliance?

Well, maybe a little.

Article II, Grandizia takes a leading position in the construction of the New Order on the continent of the Kingdom of Orleans and respects it as a peer group. Do you remember these words?

Yeah.

　I remember.
　I didn't know any of the details, but that means we'll be taking the lead in the Kingdom of Orvans' attack on the Draukos Empire. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.
　But what does that mean--

''We claim to be 'building a new order'. That is to say, we aim to give new patronage to the Empire's subjects and bring order to it.

....

However, Grandizia does not have the power to maintain order. With all the demons under your command, I believe that Master Noah is still lacking in the power to rule the land of men.

....

　Indeed, the term "New Order Construction" is familiar to me.
　So you mean my reception was different. What the Kingdom of Orvance wants to do is not to crush the empire regardless of the method, but to give a new patronage to the subjects of the empire and become its banner.
　It was true that the invasion drove all the inhabitants of Raphas' city out of the city. However, was it originally necessary for people and demons to live together in the invaded city of Rafas?
　I may have made a mistake.

We have a proposal to make. For two years, the Kingdom of Orleans will be the main force behind our attack on the Empire. To do so, we would like to ask Noah to provide us with an army. We intend to lead both the army provided by Grandizia and our own people's army to reduce the territory of the empire.

"...You mean you want me to be some kind of mercenary?

If you want to talk plainly, that is. And for that, my country will offer you a price.

....

　I look at Drake.
　He shakes his head silently.
　Of course you do. Even I can see that.
　Feliana is going to accompany my demons as mercenaries and make them the brunt of the war.
　That way, my country's soldiers will have infinitely fewer deaths, and even if they die, they will be able to disregard that they are demons.

"Of course, Grandisier has the advantage. ''Of course, Grandizia has an advantage.

...What do you mean by that?

I've been concerned for some time now, my dear. We have long suspected that Grandizia is planning to create a demon kingdom.

Yes, that's right. To me, my people are demons.

"Therefore, I believe that Grandizia's goal is the coexistence of humans and demons. I recognize that the alliance between the Kingdom of Olvance and Grandizia, the alliance between the two countries, precedes that.

　The coexistence of humans and demons - that's certainly where I should be aiming for. But I think it's difficult to achieve this in the current state of affairs.
　As long as demons and humans can't communicate with each other, I don't think they can coexist. Even if a group of humans came to this city now, it would be difficult.
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think the human beings will become slaves to the demons as it is - I even think so.

''Therefore, we believe that the first thing Grandizia should do is to make the country richer.

...rich country?

Yes. In the territory governed by the country of Grandizia, it is to have the courage to welcome people. It is the coexistence of people and demons, and demons as good neighbors. I offer you two years to do this.

....

　A wealthy country--.
　I see, I'm finally beginning to understand what Feliana is trying to say.
　In other words, Feliana doesn't want to make Grandizia look bad.

''........''

　Here's a reminder.
　Come to think of it, I've always wanted someone who could negotiate with humans, haven't I?
　When I told Puppy about it, there must have been some information given to me. A mysterious skill called "Human Change (Metamorphic Human)".
　Though Puppy said it was something that could only be learned by those who had reached level 70 or higher.
　If only I had two years to learn it.
　I could make the demons stronger and smarter too, don't you think?

Feliana.

Yes, Master Noah.

Okay. I'll take that as a yes.

Master Noah!

　Drake exclaims, surprised. But I ignore him.

'However, we have a condition from here as well. There's nothing wrong with sending the demons out to reinforce, but you must make sure you collect the dead.''

...retrieve the dead?

We'll do the mourning ourselves.

It's true that we don't know how to mourn demons. Yes, sir.

Master Noah...

　He nodded silently at the anxious Drake.
　Another one of the most powerful cards I have. Let's keep this information absolutely secret.
　No matter how many demons die, I can bring them back to life - just that fact.