The day of the audience was soon to come.
　For the past three days, Cain has been spending time with Lizabeth, having been instructed by the king to keep Lizabeth company.
　Lizabeth is also staying in Drintle, where she doesn't have to take care of herself because she can travel to the King's capital with transfer magic. In fact, it's a secret that she only likes the food served in Drintru.


We should go to the capital now. We have an audience.
That's right. I'm looking forward to it. Is there anything else you want to tell us?

　Cain chuckles at Lizabeth, who smiles at him.

'...... Yes, you look very beautiful. You look good in that outfit.
Yes, I've been waiting for your word. Well, let's get going.

　Satisfied with Cain's words, Lizabeth put on a big smile.
　Today Lizabeth is dressed in formal attire like an emissary.
　It's a little different from the formal wear of the human race, the dress is black-based, detailed with lace and full of color.
　It matched Lizabeth's white hair and added to her beauty.
　The two held hands and transitioned to the royal capital.

　After transitioning to the king's capital, the two of them took a carriage from Cain's mansion and headed to the royal castle. Since they had told Cain in advance that they would be heading with him, the squire was waiting for them and Cain would be separated from Lizabeth at the entrance to the royal castle.
　Lisabeth was accompanied by the squire to the waiting area, and Cain, as a senior nobleman, walked to the place of audience.

''I've heard a bit, but how is it, Cain?''

　Cain, who was sitting next to Garum as the same frontier count, smiled when his father, Garum, asked him a question.
　He was worried that Cain was going to the demon kingdom as an emissary.
　--Isn't it too much to ask again?
　Everyone in the upper echelons, including the king, who knew of Cain's deeds in the Esfort Kingdom, thought so.

''As for the alliance, no problem. We have made friendships with the current Demon Emperor, Lord Logosia, and we won't be waging war against the human race.''
'That's fine, ....... I also heard there was a little bit of fighting over there .......
'Well, there's some ....... It's a country where you have to show competence to get your opinion passed. And--

　In the middle of Cain's words, a signal was sounded for the king to enter.

'His Majesty enters. Later.'

　The conversation was cut short by Garum's words.
　Basically, the royal family appears after the messenger arrives, but this time, unusually, the king is supposed to receive the messenger.
　The reason for this was that the king was to treat the messengers from the demons as guests of honor.
　When he appeared with the Prime Minister, they all bowed their heads.

"Make yourself at ease. Please welcome them.

　The nobles in attendance raised their heads at the king's words.
　At the same time, the door is opened.

　From the open door, Lizabeth slowly advances on the carpet.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say about it.
　You can't help but admire the way she looks, even Cain can't help but admire her.

(Amazingly solid: ....... As expected of an imperial princess, I should say: ......)

　For a moment, Cain and Lizabeth's gazes crossed, and at that moment, Lizabeth's mouth relaxed. Quickly returning her gaze to the front, Lizabeth slowly reaches the king's front.
　She plucked the hem of her skirt and bowed her head to greet him in a ladylike manner.

''Thank you for taking the time to meet with me. I am the Princess of Benesitos, the Crown Princess of Benesitos, Lizabeth Van Benesitos. Your Majesty will be pleased to meet you at ----.

　He began with a standard greeting. When he finished speaking, Lizabeth took out an envelope.

''This will be a letter addressed to Your Majesty from my brother, Logosia Van Benecitos, the Imperial Demon Emperor of Benecitos. Please confirm it.

　The king looked at the squire nearby, and the squire bowed his head once and took the envelope from Lizabeth and handed it to the king.

'May I take this opportunity to review the contents of the envelope?'
Yes, of course.

　The king opened the envelope and began to read the contents. The king's expression became increasingly cloudy in the crowded audience.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

''...... Lord Lizabeth, as for the contents of this--are you serious?''
Yes, of course, sir. If that's your condition. My mistress is willing to be a cornerstone for the development of the Benecitos Kingdom.

　Prime Minister Magna also finished reading the letter, but his expression was dark.
　The king and Prime Minister Magna looked at each other and gave a small nod of resignation.

''I understand. I will accept the conditions of the Logosia Demon Emperor. I want everyone in attendance to listen to it first. I won't bore you with the details, but I'll explain first.''

　Following the king's words, Prime Minister Magna stepped forward.

'In fact, it all began with the capture of Her Royal Highness Princess Lisabeth, who is now here, in the Republic of Irstin. At that time ----

　Prime Minister Magna explained what had happened so far.
That Lisabeth was captured and enslaved by the human race and almost lost her life in the arena of the Illustin Republic. There, she was rescued by the students of the school who had come from the Kingdom of Esfort for training.
Your capture in the Ilsutin Republic was known to the Demon Nation, and all-out vengeance was about to be exacted against the human race.
He went on to explain that he had sent an envoy to the Benesitos Imperial Palace to establish a friendship with them and avoided reprisals.
Since the decision had been made by the upper echelons alone, the nobles who had never heard of it before expressed surprise. Even though their population was smaller than the human race, it was well known that the demon race was superior in terms of physical strength and magical power, and if an all-out war was waged, it was impossible to imagine the damage.
There were many nobles who let out a breath of relief.

''Many of them would have never heard of it before. The entire race nation was about to be plunged into danger. So I asked Cain von Silford, who rescued Lady Lizabeth from the hands of the Irstin Republic, to go as an emissary. Cain forward.
"Haha.

　Cain gets up from his seat and stands next to Lizabeth.

'...... So, Cain. I have a condition from His Majesty Logosia to make peace.
'What?　Is it ...... terms or ......?

　Cain hadn't heard anything, so he tilted his head slightly and looked at Lizabeth. Lizabeth didn't answer and smiled.

'Let me explain the terms of the peace agreement. Magna, please.
''Yes, there are some conditions. I. To provide a mansion for the demon tribe's embassy in the capital of King Esfort. Two, permission to trade and sell within the Esfort Kingdom. So far, so good. The ambassador will be Her Royal Highness Princess Lisabeth, who is there. And the last one is the question.
Is it the last: ......?
Finally, in order to promote friendship between the demons and men, the marriage of Lizabeth van Benecitos to Cain von Silford ---- is to be arranged. It is written that in marriage it does not matter if you are not his rightful wife.

　The aristocrats in attendance, including Cain, are in a state of open-mouthed confusion. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

...... Cain. What is the meaning of this?

　The king gave him a piercingly cold stare.