The group that had been touring the castle boarded the carriage in silence and returned to the castle.
　They were arranged to the place of audience, with Set sitting on the throne, the Demon King, with Cain and Lizabeth sitting on either side of him.

---- Is there anyone who disagrees with that?

　Set's words echo down the hall.
　But the opposite words don't go up.
　That overwhelming magical power, if Cain, who was next to Set, got serious, this country would end. Everyone knew that.
　It was impossible to go against the opinion of Set, who was on friendly terms with Cain.

If there is no other opinion, I will continue to oppose the war with mankind. His Highness Lizabeth is with us. And so is Lord Cain.

　The nobles in attendance at Set's words bowed their heads in unison.

''Your Highness Lisabeth, this country has agreed to support your highness.
"Thank you, Lord Set, for agreeing with my intentions. Well, ...... if he betrays you, the territory he rules will be just like that little island.

　At Lizabeth's words while laughing, the nobles who had a territory in attendance trembled.
　Some of them were actually communicating with the nobles of other countries, and some of them were encouraging them to cooperate with the entering faction.
　However, everyone spun their mouths at the thought of what would happen if the city they governed was attacked by Cain, Set's collaborator.
　That was how impactful the magic was.

　In fact, Cain was satisfied that he was able to shoot an imperial grade magic.
(I didn't know it was that powerful, as expected from a stone ....... It's a level that would normally destroy a city ....... (What are you thinking about, Yuya-san? ......)

Then we are adjourned. The chief ministers will remain in conference.

　With the words of the Vizier, who was presiding over the event, Set and the others left the castle, and the nobles who were in attendance left the castle.
　However, no one could forget the unbelievable scene that was in front of their eyes, and it was not talked about.

　"Demon King Set's friends will not be defeated even if they take on the entire Demon Nation."

　The nobles returned home, impatient that what Lisabeth had told them was real.

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　The air in the conference room was heavy.
　Apart from the jovial Set, the main ministers could not complain about Cain's confirmation of his abilities.
　He was to be announced as a complete opponent of the war.
　It was promulgated the next day, and at the same time it was decided that Set, Lizabeth and Cain would visit the Imperial State.
　When the meeting was over, the principal ministers left immediately for the proclamation, leaving only the three of them alone.

'Thank you, Set. I hope this eliminates the war. ......
'But there are still a few who are against the war. If the empire doesn't cancel the war, it won't matter. ......

　Even if the country actually ruled by Set expressed opposition, it would only confront the Imperial State.
　If there were too many open warring factions, they could be gripped by opinion by the majority.
　However, Set thought that he would not be defeated by Lizabeth's presence.
　That's how popular Lizabeth was in the Demon Nation.
　That's why there were rumors that Lizabeth had become a slave, and that's why there was going to be a war.

''We can destroy a few cities of the warring factions. If you want, we can destroy the imperial castle.

　Lizabeth says with a smile, but as Cain, she has no intention of risking mass murder.
　Even if it is a demon, the other party is a demon race that can talk to each other. Moreover, the majority of them have nothing to do with the war.
　There is no point in invading mass murder in order to avoid war.

''Lizabeth, that's indeed an exaggeration.
Mmm. Then all you have to do is destroy him.

　Cain and Set laugh at the strong opinion.
　Lizabeth is saying that they should crush the Crown Prince, the next emperor.

''First of all, starting tomorrow, we will head to the imperial capital. Master Cain, please take care of him.''

　Set bows his head. Cain waved his hands from side to side, telling Set, who was clearly distinguishing between master and servant when the three of them were alone, to raise his head, though he was told to treat them like friends when someone else was around.

'I don't want it to turn into a war, and I'll help you at least this much. I've been entrusted by the king to do it.''

　After the meeting, Cain was resting in his guest room when there was a knock at the door.
　When he gave his permission, it was Lizabeth who came into the room.

'Sorry it's so late. Can I have a little consultation with you?
Yeah, it's still early in the day and it's not a problem.

　Cain got up from the bed and sat down on the couch, with Lizabeth sitting across from him.

'So ...... consultation is ......?'
''That's it, though. ...... I'll be the next emperor of the kingdom ----. I had planned to let my idiot brother rule and live a comfortable life, but I'm sure that won't be the case. So then ......

　Lisabeth turned over slightly and gradually flushed.
　She intertwined her fingertips together and looked at Cain with an upward glance, as if she wanted to say something.

'Yeah?　Lizabeth, what's up with you ......?

　As Cain tilts his head to listen, Lizabeth looks up and crosses her gaze with Cain in a straight line.
　There is so much power in her eyes that Cain is mesmerized by them, as if he is absorbed by them.

''If the mistress becomes the emperor, she and ...... the mistress will be able to build a bridge between the human race and ----

　Lizabeth stopped speaking there and clenched her fists tightly in her lap.

　

　
'--I want you to enter into a marriage!

　The shocking words made Cain cringe.