190 Episode 16: Past Battles





 The people were stunned.
 Three of the four demon kings suddenly went out of control.
 Two of them were taken care of by Cain in a dumbfounded manner, leaving only Set and Agus, who had been knocked unconscious.
 With Aaron's unconsciousness gone, they managed to get things under control, but I don't know what would have happened if they had kept Aaron unconscious like that.
 If Cain unleashed his magic with all his might, this imperial city wouldn't be able to get away for free. But if he didn't do that much, it would be difficult to deal with Aaron.
 On the contrary, Aaron would have seen the existence of the others as nothing more than a tool. It didn't matter how much damage was done to those around him.
 It was obvious that Cain was at a disadvantage.
 As the silence continued, Lizabeth made her way to the podium alone. She took a deep breath and opened her mouth.

'All of you. This is the reality. Three of the demon kings have been plotting to take our royalty out of existence. Thus, if it wasn't for Lord Cain, my brother, the Demon Emperor, would have lost his life. And everyone else might have suffered as well. He had the ability to take on the three Demon Kings, but he wouldn't back down. Aren't we demons a meritocracy? Shouldn't we pay tribute to the people who have shown their mettle? If there are still some of you who complain about it, I'll take care of them.

 What came back from the people was ---- a cracking cheer.

 Lizabeth loosened her mouth and raised her hands in the air in response to the cheers of welcome.
 I'm not going to be the only one.

I'm sure everyone's feelings were received. I'm sure we'll be discussing it with the human race, including Lord Cain, and letting everyone know about it again.

 Logosia also stands next to Lizabeth, once again letting the people know that she is safe.

'All of you. Thus, I too am safe. If it weren't for Lord Cain, I would have died with a hole in my chest. I would like to renew my personal friendship with Master Cain to express my gratitude. As a new friend of the human race, I hope you will all congratulate me too.

 Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. ----!

 His speech as a member of the royal family ended amidst cheers.

 The lingering excitement lured the people into drinking. Here and there a drinking feast was being held. Those who had witnessed the battle of Cain. About the content of Logosia and Lisabeth's speeches, etc.
 It also included the three demon kings' attempts to make the royal family dead.
 Apart from the people who were enjoying the drinking and feasting, there was a heavy air in the reception room inside the castle.

 Seated in the room were Logosia, Lizabeth, Set, and Cain.
 Agus has already been fitted with an enchantment sealer and is being held in a high-security prison on the lowest floor of the castle, which is used to hold the most important people.

''Well, from now on, until the next demon king takes office, it will be Set-dono alone. I'll leave you alone for a while.

 Set nodded widely at Logosia's words. Set, as a valued friend, as Cain, is willing to help if he needs help.
 However, there would be no problem regarding this imperial capital, but it was unclear what was going on in the countries that ruled over other demon kings.
 Cain had heard that there were countries that were not friendly to the human race.
 However, there is a meritocratic aspect to it, so it doesn't matter if Cain overwhelms them with force of arms.

''Also ...... Lord Cain, can I ask you something? About what Agus and his team took in: ......

 Logosia and Lizabeth looked at Cain with a serious expression on their faces. Once they saw what happened to the one who actually took in that crystal, they would have to plan a countermeasure against it.
 In explaining this, Cain also had to tell his story, and he was a little confused, but he decided to speak with his intentions.

'I ask you to keep what you say from here in your heart. Otherwise I would not be able to speak either.

 Logosia gulped at the seriousness of Cain's expression.

'I promise you. In what of the Emperor of this Empire.
'I promise you, mistress. I'll tell no one else.
Me too. Nothing more to say.

 After confirming everyone's intentions, Cain begins to explain.

The crystal is the seal of the evil god, originally Aaron, the god of play, three hundred years ago when he fell and tried to destroy this world. He was sealed with a lot of sacrifices in a battle with the heroes summoned at that time. The sealed crystals were shattered into many pieces and secretly transported to various locations where they were hidden out of sight.
""............"

 They were three people who were at a loss for words from the beginning of Cain's words.
 They recognize that God is in this world, but they can't be easily convinced when it's explained to them that the god himself will drive the world to ruin.

'............ Why did Lord Cain tell you that ......? Aaron, who was transferred to that Agus, seemed to know about Lord Cain: ......
'It's ...... actually fought someone with Aaron's consciousness in the past. It didn't take over my consciousness like it did this time, but ......
It seems too detailed for that, though: ......
''It's ...... because I actually fought--I heard it firsthand from the brave Yuya-san, who was brave.

 Once again the three of them were crestfallen at Cain's words.
 As for Yuuya the Brave, he was the first king who founded the Esfort Kingdom, and the demon race was among those who fought Aaron together.
 That's why that history was written into a book and brought back to this empire.
 It is considered to be an important history book in this imperial capital, and is carefully stored in the archives.
 Both Logosia and Lizabeth had read it at least once as part of their studies as royalty.

''......? What? The demon race has its own history books, and I've read about the battles of the human race hundreds of years ago in books in the past. If ...... the brave men are still alive and well! The lifespan of the human race won't be that long: ......?

(Come to think of it, Yuya is actually a sub-god, ....... I wonder if I can explain it as a god: ......)

For more on that, go to ----
Wait!

 A voice that wasn't Logosia, Lizabeth or Set echoed in the room.
 Immediately, there was tension in the room.
 Then Cain turns his head in the direction of the voice and sees .......

'Yo, it's been a while. Cain. I'll explain it to you from there.

 Yuya, a brave man dressed roughly and smiling, was standing by the wall.