Chapter 36
In my next regular reporting, I conveyed the proposal from Airia to the Demon King.
This is the Demon King’s office, and there is no one other than me. Surprisingly it is a simplistic small room.
“It is a bold proposal, but it suits reasons as well as benefits. Looks believable, Baito, what is your opinion?”
It’s not Baito by the way…”
I Immediately, in order to persuade the Demon King, opened my mouth.
Of course these are my true feelings. I unmistakably think of her as the Viceroy’s vessel.
Since the most problematic Palace Guards and Radiant Church became meek, there are no big obstacles.
The Demon King was listening to my views silently, but soon he nodded deeply.
Of course, a little time is needed, isn’t it…
The Demon King, turning pages of the report, asked.
As expected it got exposed.
“Since the success or failure of the strategy was going to affect the situation, to be absolutely sure, I used the entire amount.”
I accept that I overdid things.
I thought the Demon King would get angry, but he just nodded silently.
“Yes.”
Oh, I am really thankful for that.
“Regarding the usage of ‘Dragon Ball’, I have received the report. Since the effectiveness was confirmed in a real battle, you can continue research under the Dragon Flame Mechanic Division.”
If I can use those fireworks, then some sophisticated tactics can be practicable. I am also thankful for this.
“The plants inside the fog also have a fresh color.”
“It’s just as you said.”
Gleefully, I deeply nodded.
Wait.
Isn’t it strange?
Turning around, the Demon King is staring at me.
“Yes, that is…..”
“Fireworks is….”
At that moment, I realized an outrageous thing.
From a little while ago, the Demon King is speaking in japanese.
The Demon King addressing me in fluent japanese, pronounced my name correctly as ‘Vaito’.
I don’t understand anything anymore.
No, I understand exactly.
“Perhaps, your Majesty, the Demon King is…..”
『That’s right! I am a reincarnated person. Same as thee.』
“What’s that!?”
Offering the confused me to sit, he said in japanese.
When the dumbfounded me, sat on the chair, the Demon King said 『I knoweth not if the Japan thou speaketh of and the Japan where I wast, were whether the same period, or the same world or not』 as preface and spoke in this manner.
When the Demon King was reincarnated in this world, the conflicts amongst the Ryujin clans were becoming more severe. The cause were the humans.
For the development of mines, the humans drove away the Ryujins living in the mountains. As a result, the clans, who became refugees, invaded the mountains where other clans lived, and it became a dispute.
Fearing this, the Demon King with a large military force as the background, united the entire Ryujin race. The united Ryujins finally succeeded in recapturing their old home from the humans.
Then, to protect all the surviving demons, he formed the Demon army and brought in other demon races.
Although in the past there were many heroes of the demon race, who were called the Demon King, but the one who organised the modern army for the first time was only the current Demon King Frieden Richter.
That would have been like that. Because he has the knowledge from his previous life.
…..Damn it, that seems fun.
『I couldst not arriveth at the conclusion that there art other reincarnated persons. Engrossed in the war day after day, there wast no such a scope too. But then, thee hath appeared.』
Since he is not very good at pronouncing my name, when he inadvertently called me as ‘Baito’, I made an unpleasant face, there I caught his eye a little.
Though, if someone is not called by their correct name, anyone would be unpleasant.
After that, it seems he practiced so that he could pronounce it correctly.
『Since I feel guilty towards the subordinates who putteth their lives on the line….』
He felt the genuine problem, when I tried to make gunpowder.
If a modern person becomes a soldier after reincarnated in another world, at first he would certainly try to do that.
At times, deliberately calling my name ‘Baito’, he observed my reaction.
But, this time also the Demon King could not reach the conclusion.
『Besides, I becameth concerned about the existence of reincarnated beings, not very much because of the nostalgia of mine own previous life. It is to seeketh the excellent personnel with advanced knowledge and sense of values closer to me. Therefore, hadst thee did fail in capturing Ryun Height, I did plan on forgetting those things.』
As the Demon King also, he was sufficiently interested, but because of a personal interest, he couldn’t give special treatment, so he was watchfully waiting the entire time.
『But then, thee did accumulate achievements one after the other. Particularly the contributions in winning over various forces of Ryun Height, and Tuban capture art most wondrous.』
On the desk, the Demon King placed the tea caddy, I recognize, and a pot with familiar smell. Those are the green tea and the sweet sauce.
『These art the green tea and soy sauce sent by Technical Officer Kurtz. Now, it is too much to just be a coincidence.』
『That’s not right. To aid thee thoroughly, I hath used the excellent Technical Officer Kurtz. At the same time, I also did want to make the Ryujins learn about thy governing methods.』
Technical Officer Kurtz observed my behavior as expected by the Demon King, and it seems he even sent those as reports.
『But I still have questions even now. Thee, wherefore aren’t thee interested in mine background at all?』
But the Demon King speaks mysteriously with a serious look.
『Isn’t it obvious looking at mine name?』
『Your Majesty Demon King’s name… Frieden Richter, is it?』
At the very least make it english please.
Since I didn’t react to the Demon King’s name, the Demon King was troubled to the end whether I was a reincarnated person or not.
Do you get it, that kind of thing.
『With all due respect your Majesty,』
『Since this is all so sudden, somehow my feelings are in a disarray…』
『Well, wait, doth thee get mine standpoint?』
『I understand your position more than anything, but calling out the reincarnated persons in the Demon Army, or to appeal the reincarnated persons with more easy to understand way, weren’t there these methods?』
The Demon King cleared his throat forcefully.
Is that so?
I see.
Somehow it seems, being a king requires to have more cautious conduct than we thought.
I understood the situation in general, but my feelings are not settled yet. I am still a little bit confused.
『Forgive me for various things. It wast mine own ineptitude…. Nay, I wast afraid. To ascertain who thee exactly art.』
Looking at the apologetic face of the usually dignified Demon King, I feel humbled.
Of course, I want the Demon King to have frightening amount of dignity.
『Well, let’s get down to business. I, being a demon, wanteth to protect the demons from humans. But because I wast a human previously, I can’t bringeth myself to misprise humans. If I can, I wanteth to maketh a state whither Humans and Demons can coexist.』
『I won’t ask, who thee wast in thy previous life or how thee hath spent thy lifetime. I also don’t have any particular intention to divulge into those. Just that, if it is thee, thee couldst understandeth mine troubles. Fighting along side me, won’t thee grant me this extraordinary dream?』
Standing up from my chair, I kneeled down on one knee in front of the Demon King.
『I am also currently a part of the demon race, a Werewolf. To abate this world off of the useless bloodbath of the humans and demons, please use me from now on.』
On my shoulders, the Demon King put his massively heavy hand.
Oh, yes. She will also be happy.
『Of course, thee has to work harder from now on. I expect a lot from thee.』
『You seem surprisingly particular about it…』
『Well, fine, curse me later. Even so, during dinner together, let us have you hear the stories of my hardships.』
『Yes, certainly.』