An alliance request.........

　What should we do?

　I unfolded a map of Japan and checked the situation.

　○○
　circle (e.g. of friends)
　★★★★
　XXXYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
　XXXX XXXX XXXX.
　XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
　☆☆☆Gifu Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture
　Fukui Prefecture

　○ = Astor Empire
　Kaga Province (Demon King Kaoru)
　Toyama Mankind
　Demon King Motoki

　Even if they formed an alliance with the Demon King Motoki, they had no influence in the recent past. The only time they would have any influence is if they were to invade the human race in Toyama Prefecture from the East and West at the same time.

　What would happen in the long run?

　If Kaga Province was a bulwark from Fukui Prefecture, then the area controlled by Demon King Motoki could be a bulwark from Niigata Prefecture.

　In that case, after unifying Toyama Prefecture, they could concentrate their forces in Gifu and Nagano Prefectures.

　In Gifu Prefecture, the humans from Aichi Prefecture who were expelled from Hayate, one of the Thirteen Evil Stars, had gathered and built up a large force.

　In Nagano Prefecture, one of the Thirteen Evil Stars, the one and only Demon King with an unknown name - commonly known as "Nanasi" - is expanding his domain.

　Neither side's forces can be opposed by half-hearted strategies.

　When you think about it, this alliance is not a bad story.

What do you think, Kanon?
This alliance?

　I called out to the canon who was the best person to talk to, though I wasn't a reliable warlord.......

'What else is there?'
Hmm....I'm against it, personally.
Oh, and why?
''The reason?'' ''Well, I mean, it's very distressing for a rare warlord canon to have to say that it's very disagreeable. .....

　Kanon stammered unusually.

'What?'　Say it now.
Well, uh ... well ... aren't you going to be offended?
That depends.
'What!　That's the part where you have to be mad at the flow--
Say it now!

　I blackmail Kanon, who stagnates even more.

''It's a hunch........''
What?

　I was taken aback by Kanon's unexpected answer.

...I have a bad feeling about this.
'Well, you mean ... canon is somehow against the alliance because it doesn't like the Demon King Motoki?
Well, that makes me sound selfish, doesn't it?
"You're against the alliance for no theoretical reason, just because you don't like it?
'Ummm ... are you mad at me, Mr. Sion?　I promised I wouldn't be angry--
I didn't. At any rate, I understand that canon is canon.
'The canon thing.......it's like my name is a synonym for stupid!

　As if...?　What is this bug saying?　Of course, it's synonymous with stupidity.

　I decided to cut off the conversation with canon and do what I had to do.

　If we're going to form a hypothetical alliance this time, there's one thing we need to do. I'll have to confirm with my current alliance partner - Demon King Kaoru.

　The alliance with Demon King Kaoru is of great significance in the defense of the Astor Empire, and we want to maintain a friendly alliance for the time being.

　That's why I decided to get a confirmation.

　I took control of my smart phone and called Demon King Kaoru.

''Huh?　Aren't you busy attacking Toyama right now?''

　Kaoru doesn't even give his name, but he blasts in with chatter.

'It's been a while,'
"Oh, sorry. Long time no see!　How are you doing?
The Toyama offensive is going okay, but I need to talk to you about something else. Can I talk to you for a minute?
"Okay. What is it?
Are you aware of the situation in Toyama?
"Uh, honestly, not much.
Then let me explain it briefly. Toyama Prefecture is currently ruled by me in the west, humanity in the center, and a demon king named Motoki in the east.
"There's only one Demon King left in Toyama.
You will.
So what's the point?
'Its only surviving Demon King proposed an alliance. What do you think, Kaoru?
'What?　Do I have to be a member of that alliance?
No, it will be an alliance between myself and Demon King Motoki.
'Hmmm ... so you're going to take the story?'
To be honest, you're having a hard time answering that question.
"Oh, you sure?　Show me your weakness.
I wish you'd call it a trust, not a weakness.
'You're right. Well, it's none of my business, so I guess it doesn't really matter.
Don't be so lonely.
'Ha ha. You don't even think about it. Well, the first strong enemy that Theon will face in the future will be the humans in Gifu Prefecture or the 'Thirteen Deadly Stars' in Nagano Prefecture, so maybe an alliance is in order?''
I see. I'll keep you posted on any developments.
Now tell me a story that benefits me too, please.

　Kaoru didn't lose his cheerful tone until the end and the call ended.

　Is it possible to form an alliance........

　Well, an alliance is not permanent. As long as we set a time limit and respond to the situation at the time, it won't be a problem.

　A hunch.........

　Kanon's words remained in my mind for a little while, but I had decided on an alliance with Demon King Motoki.