He didn't want to go to the Empire for the rest of his life.
　This is because the Empire is a military state that is centered on a policy of wealthy nations expanding their territory and developing their economy through warfare.
　Who would want to go to such a country that wages war against the Rubruk Kingdom, conducts manipulative activities against other countries, and conducts human experiments to turn them into demons?
　But I had no choice but to go.

　Our table was quiet as if it was a lie that we had been chatting and laughing earlier, and all eyes were on me.
　I meditated on my eyes to calm my mind and let out a breath before lightly inhaling and telling them why I had decided to go to the Empire.

'I'm going to the Empire I decided to do so because I don't want to fight a strong Imperial soldier.
...You don't want to fight and you're going to the Empire?
　While everyone was dumbfounded by my statement, Lionel asked me what I intended to say.
　Well, it's so sudden and there's no way I can understand this.......

''If it wasn't for Lionel, I wouldn't have planned to go to the Empire and I wouldn't have thought about it. 'Keti, do the people know what General Lionel War Demon looks like?　And how much do the common soldiers know?
''If there is anyone who doesn't know, it's a newcomer nya. Master Lionel was the pinnacle of the imperial martial arts, so everyone knows about him.
　He told me that proudly. And after hearing those words, I was convinced.
　As I thought, if this strategy worked, I would be able to easily capture the demon race and fake Lionel....

''Thanks Keti. As a matter of fact, in Dongahaha's last will and testament, there was a document about the transformation of the demon race. And it was written there that the mastermind was the Principality. However, the Duchy's evil hand had already reached the Empire. If this continues, the St. Surreal Cooperative State will be caught in the crossfire.
'If that were true, the strength of the Church Knights would be no match for the Imperial Guard.
''Ah. That's why I'm hoping to get into the Empire as soon as possible and heal all of the Imperial soldiers who have been turned into demons before they lose their will further and become mad.
　There is no small amount of risk, and of course there will be situations where battles will occur.
　However, if the people of the emperor are also turned into demons, the world will surely be ruled by demons and evil gods, and the world will be destroyed before the brave men emerge.
　I realized that if I didn't avoid that alone, my peaceful life wouldn't come forever.

''It's been proven that Luciel-sama can cure demonization, so it won't be a problem, but how will you get to the empire?　The pterodactyls in the amphibians would be targeted by the pterodactyls.
　Lionel was right to be concerned.
　But I figured that if we could get to the border, we could take a horse from there.
　Besides, I figured that would be a better way to get someone to notice Lionel.
'When the pterodactyl comes out, we'll go down the amphibian and make a straightforward frontal breakthrough.
''It's reckless. No matter how strong Luciel-sama has become, there are many soldiers in the Empire that I have trained.
　An empire of Lionel's well-trained soldiers.
　Just thinking about it makes my head hurt.
　But it's hundreds of times better than those Imperial soldiers turning into even more demonized and attacking us.
　And I don't think I'll ever have to fight them.

'Unless Lionel was hated for training too much, but I imagine that Lionel was surely the admiration of everyone. That's why I'm going to have him make a triumphant return to the Empire as the Warlord General.
...Triumphant?
　Lionel's expression changed to one of bewilderment and a little shade.

''Ah. I swear to the Imperial Guard that I will go and defeat the renegade Cloud, who is trying to bring down the Empire in Lionel's name.
"...do you think the Imperial Guard will believe me?
　I looked from Lionel to Ketty and she nodded.

'If not, the Lionel I know would fight in a playground called the battlefield, right?
　Was the playground an exaggeration?　Lionel's pulled body was shaking.
'I'm not going to go overboard and say, "Fufuhahaha. It's not really exciting, is it? Are you motivated?
　There didn't seem to be any problems.
　The only people who could think of the battlefield as a playground would be Master and Lionel.

''I'll do my best to submit to whatever you order, Luciel-sama. Besides, my goal is to defeat the false me, and it's alright to deal with the imperial soldiers, right?
Yeah. And I want to prepare for the worst.
Is this the worst that can happen?
''Ah. Hypothetically, if the emperor of the empire is going ahead with this plan, or if he's turned into a demon race.
　If the fake Lionel Cloud is instigating the emperor or promoting demonization, the story will change at once.

''........If it's only about turning into a demon race, I'll restrain the emperor until Luciel-sama heals him with his recovery magic. And in the unlikely event that the emperor is proceeding with this demonization, I will defeat the emperor.
　I could see the resolve in Lionel's eyes, and I had a feeling that he was ready for this.

　I look at everyone and tell them again the purpose of this trip.
I'm sure you'll be able to see that I'm not the only one who can do this. I will save you no matter how close you come to death, so don't die instantly.
""What."
　As Lionel and the others reply, Lyna calls out to them in confusion.
''Um, Luciel-sama, I can't see what you're talking about, are I or Nanya going too?''
　I hadn't thought about it at all, but I still think we should leave it here.

''I don't mind either way, but since there's a chance of a battle, it might be better to stay behind. It's only me, Lionel, Keti and Kefin who will be descending on the Empire for this mission, but there's no risk to us, and there's zero danger.
Okay.
　They looked at each other and looked relieved.

'Master Luciel, what about us?'
　It was Nadia who asked me the same thing.
　But I already have an idea about the role of these two.
'Nadia and Lydia, I want to ask you to deal with any pterodactyls that might attack the amphibians. And I want Dolan to come for me in the amphibian when I give the signal.
Only Master Luciel can drive a flying boat.
　Before they could reply, Doran's voice interrupted them.

'Just as you can't maintain your best work, Doran-san, you wouldn't make it impossible for me to operate it, either.
You noticed.
'Yes, of course.'
　There was no way they were going to make technology that the engineers couldn't play with.

'Right. But I'm afraid not.
'What?'
　Dolan's rejection of me was upsetting to me.
　I had never been rejected by Doran before.
'The Empire gave me a hard time,' he said. You will pay for it, once and for all.
　Then Doran began to explain his refusal, and it was revenge, which he didn't expect.

'Well, are you going to send Paula and Lisian to their deaths?'
'If Luciel is here, I won't die. And with the golem, we can buy ourselves some time.
I still haven't forgotten how close I came to starving myself to death.
　........Not only Dolan, but the two of them were willing to follow completely.

''Dolan, it's not like we're going to be the main battle, okay?
Yes, I know. But the Empire has tried to destroy the Dwarf kingdom. And they will not be punished for it.
　Yeah, you don't get it at all.
　I've heard that dwarves are stubborn about what they decide to do.
　But we can't afford to talk like that.
　It can't be helped. It's no use. We'll have to divert Doran and his men's attention to production now.
"Dolan, the people of the Empire aren't all enemies, and I'm sure there's a lot more in development.
Well, maybe we can develop them later.
If there's a later date, that's fine, but there's a chance that, just in case, and if you're planning on running away, the amphibian is a must. I don't want my precious amphibian to be shot down by a pterodactyl.
Mmm....
　Dolan made a bitter face and crossed his arms, as if he'd bitten down on a bitter worm.
　I think I can convince him to take another breath.
　He decided to fold up here.

I think that if we are to escape safely in the amphibian, a magic cannon is still essential. And we also need the magic radar. Can you give that a priority?

Nice to meet you.
　I managed it.

'Master Luciel, so when are you heading to the Empire?'
'If possible, I'd like to get the Empire and the Principality behind me in Dongahaha, but I'm going to meet with the Pope and I have to send my masters to Meratni, so I'm not going to move to the Empire for two or three days at the earliest.
'I see. Then we should be able to plan well.
　Lionel already looked like he had enough energy and seemed to be looking at the matter versus the Empire.

''Everyone, I'm going to need your help again this time, but I'm counting on you.
　I wanted to thank them properly for once for their complete selfishness, so I looked at everyone and then bowed my head.

I looked at everyone and then bowed my head. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. Besides, I can finally get rid of my imperial sorrow with this.
　Lionel made me raise my head and told me it was for my own good.
'Yes Nya. At the time I was too busy running away, but now I can clear the darkness of the Empire Nya.
　Keti was also trying to get rid of the humiliation of being enslaved.
'This is a good opportunity to add to the legend of Master Luciel.
　Only Kefin seemed to have a slightly different vector, and thus our next destination was officially decided.

　However, I had forgotten something at this time, and I couldn't help but notice it.