《Notification. The search result, not found. Magic related to reviving the dead was not discovered.》
Is that so.....? No, that’s might be so. Such convenient magic like that, there’s no way for it to be discovered so easily. It’s natural. Still, perhaps there might be another possibility, isn’t there? Only thinking about it is useless, even if it's only a futile struggle, I will not be stopped by such things.
Hearing those words, I feel my alienated mind stuck back with a click. I sense my mind return to my body. 「Please tell me the details, Ellen」
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I heard Ellen’s stories. Although it’s just some fairy tales, it seems to be based of real event.
Besides that, there were also stories about a vampire girl who revived after her blood was drained, or about a spirit magician who was revived. In every story the character inside had a great change in their personality, as if they had become a completely different person. It had been written in the prohibited forbidden books. At the Secret Library of Sorcery Dynasty of Sarion, the only copy of the stories exists. But, it doesn’t matter. So the problem now.... Is evolution, huh? It’s a fact that the evolution of a monster is vague. Just having a name is something significant. Isn’t there is possibility? That if I also become a Demon Lord...... However, it’s meaningless if the monster lacks soul... but... No, wait! At this place, there is a barrier that no monster can pass. If you think carefully, isn’t there also a possibility that the soul won’t become dispersed? 《Solution. The possibility for the Shion’s and others’ souls still exist, is 3.14%》
「Ellen, for telling me the stories, you had my gratitude. However... Is it all right? For you, to let me become a Demon Lord?」
「I originally come from Sorcery Dynasty of Sarion. To tell the truth, I yearn for the freedom of an adventurer. But it’s all right. I also want to help Shion-chan. The Church, is unforgivable. Just because it was a monster, it was evil? I really hate this idea. I’m talking with you, because I already understand that things will not stay the same like before. Even if I continue as Adventurer, surely I’ll only cause problems to the Freedom Association. So, you see... I have decided to join this country. I want to spend my remainder life in this country. It’s okay, right? Rimuru-chan?」
The two of them look at Ellen resolvedly. It seems, they are not just a mere adventurers.
「Maybe, when Rimuru-chan becomes a Demon Lord, the information about me would be leaked out and become known. The information about me will surely become known by the Intelligence Bureau. Even if I say my refusal, the country will try to bring me back. So, you see, I want help the best I can. Until the last minute, I want to see how this will end with my own eyes.」
「Well, it will be a matter for later time. I want to avoid doing things that would increase the number of enemies.」 「 So? It’s inevitable. Even so, whether or not Shion-chan can be saved? Do you mind if I stay till the end?」 「I see, it’s thanks for information Ellen-san gave. Till the end, I don’t mind if you want to stay. However, if I become a Demon Lord, and my personality change, don’t hold me responsible if I end up attacking you, understood?」 「Unnn... Even if I don’t like it, so be~ it. I believe in Rimuru-chan!」 「Heyhey... Ojou... you got us involved as well? Really, so be~ it...」 「There is no other way, Danna. Ellen-sama is always like this every time.」
To conduct a preparatory meeting, it is necessary for everyone to attend it. If the barrier is lifted up suddenly, Shion’s and others’ soul may disperse and disappear. Fearing that, I erect the greatest barrier that covers the entire city using my magic power. A surprising amount of energy is consumed by doing it, but I am not concerned about it now. Instead, compared to the sense of hopelessness that I felt yesterday, I am now feeling delighted. Despite it might seem useless if you think about it, I’m glad I analyzed the barrier. Thanks to it, there’s a possibility for the revival of Shion and the others. Receiving the report that the executives had gathered promptly, I go towards the conference room. In that place, there are three uninvited people. The executives don’t understand why the three are here, so they are perplexed 「Danna, I apologize for things that happen now...... I didn’t think my country would do such reckless action.」
「Grucius, Because you helped Youmu to inform me, You have my gratitude. By the way, there’s an important question. I remember that there’s a barrier that’s covering this city that prevent any monsters from entering, so how did you guys pass it?」 「Wh, what are you saying? I’m a Human......」 「Sorry, but there’s no time to play dumb. I know the facts that you and Myulan are Devil.」 I ask the question I had prepared before, Grucius stopped playing dumb. Youmu is not surprised by that. It seems he had already known about it.
It was the first time she raised her head, and made eye contact with me. Something she wants to be forgiven for? I don’t think there is anything like that. While drinking the tea that Shuna served, I decide to hear the three’s stories.
Youmu and the Frontier Garrison suddenly received a summoning order to return and report. Even if it sounds strange, all of them couldn’t disobey the order and so they returned to the Earl fiefdom in Falmas Kingdom. Then, when they entered the Earl fiefdom, they noticed that there were a lot of soldiers. When the scout returned with the information, which said: there will be an attack on the Monster’s country. Youmu that recognized this as Rimuru’s Country, immediately asked Grucius and Myuran to relay this information. Those two are new recruits, they are also not the Earl’s subordinate, so their face hasn’t been known yet. So they can be left out from the Earl summons. Receiving their orders, Grucius was to report to me, while Myuran was to inform the City. But then, the tragedy occurred. The reason was, because the report from Myuran never arrived. That was the reason why Myuran is asking for my forgiveness. The cause why she never sent the message was because she received Clayman’s order. This is what Clayman said that time. 「It has become interesting! For a war between Human and Monsters to occur. What an ideal development. Myulan, this is my last order. Don’t relay the message to the Monster’s City. Human and monster detest each other, so induce them so they come to war!」
Youmu is desperately protecting Myulan. However, does the fault lie with Youmu? The one, who wronged me, was not Youmu, but the government of Falmas Kingdom. No! It is the king himself. Youmu and I had a common goal, he also regrets he wasn't able to inform me, but he didn't have any bad intentions. This guy (Youmu) has a strong sense of responsibility. I think he was a good guy. I then stand up, and walk naturally to besides Youmu. And, I casually move my hand and pierce Myulan’s chest.
「Danna!!!」
I heard Youmu’s voice panicking, I’m Ignoring it. Myulan opening her eyes widely in astonishment, and resigned herself to her fate. Because there’s a clear difference in ability, it’s useless to resist. A wise decision. With my hands, I crush Myulan’s temporary heart, and lift the curse, and then I create a new core. It’s something easy for me to do now. While she opened her eyes widely with a confused look, I speak to the motionless Myuran. 「It was fortunate, there is a possibility that Shion and the others can be revived. If I haven’t heard about the stories, you would be dead by now.」 「Eh?」 「She, still... alive?」 「!?」 I ignore the reactions from those 3 people. 「This is your last chance. So, use it well.」
「Myuran, with this you are now free. Be good to Youmu. From now on, go where you want to go and do what you want to do. But, before that please tell me everything you know about that damn bastard Clayman.」
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So in conclusion, it is Clayman who instigated Gelmudo to manipulate the Orc Lord’s rampage incident? To that question, Myulan silently nods. Hearing this, Benimaru and Hakurou fold their hand with a glum look on their face. That person, I decided in my heart that I will personally murder him. Manipulating people and bringing conflicts. Not only that, this time he also caused our city to be swallowed up in this great misfortune. Forgive him? Like Hell I will! I had heard enough information, now is to ask her what she want for her future.
「I see. By the way, Youmu. I have something to ask you for....」 「It’s my pleasure. If it is what Danna wish for, I will do anything.」 Good. I knew he would say that. It’s like what I planned, just like helping Myulan. I didn’t had any plan like this before, but now I won’t permit any failure.
I said it like it was a petty thing. Wha? Youmu looks at my face. I then explain my idea to everyone.
「So? That is when your role come into the stage.」
「Don’t say it so lightly... Me? Become a king?」 「Isn’t it easy? Even I become a King. So you can also become one too.」 Well, even if I become a king, it’s more like a Demon King.
The moonlight's reflection, which basks me with those small lights.
And those lights, seems to gently affirm my prayer.