When he said thus to Judom, he moved towards the king and raised him by his collar as he spoke forcefully.
“You shouldn’t waste this chance! Everyone will be able to live peacefully! Your children will be crying with joy in the other world! Isn’t that what you want?” (Judom)
A world in which no one is afraid and everyone can smile. If such a world wasn’t created, the life of his daughters would be wasted.
With a distorted expression caused by being held up by the neck, Rudolf quietly told Judom “Let me think for a bit.” Judom furrowed his brows in an unpleasant expression, and, as there was no immediate response, he let go and walked away.
Then, he said
“Understand? I’ll also be coming with you to the conference. To allow you to focus on the peace negotiations, I’ll protect you from the shadows. So…as I’ve asked…please go to the conference.” (Judom)
After he said it, he left the place.
The two left in the Oval Office wore a wry smile as they remembered the previous exchange. Dennis, in particular, was appalled at the indignation displayed, even if Judom was Rudolf’s best friend.
“My goodness. This is the reason why I don’t like dealing with such a violent person.” (Dennis)
“Dennis.” (Rudolf)
When Dennis received a sharp glare from Rudolf, he thought he had gone overboard and prepared to make an excuse.
“But, your majesty.” (Dennis)
“Ahh, everything starts here. Nothing will be wasted. I will….. by no means waste the lives of my daughters.” (Rudolf)
“S-so, you have made a decision?” (Dennis)
Dennis said with an uncertain tone.
“Aah. Shortly, we’ll head to the conference. ” (Rudolf)
“What? Y-you can’t do that!? What about those guys?” (Dennis)
Dennis, in his state of confusion, immediately tried to express his disagreement.
“I know.” (Rudolf)
“Eh?…What?” (Dennis)
“I’m going to the conference. Like I said before, the life of my daughter, and those that put their lives on the line, will not be wasted.” (Rudolf)
“This, your majesty.” (Dennis)
“Judom will be coming as well. Also……the heroes.” (Rudolf)
“The heroes……you say?” (Dennis)
“Aah, they are the key. As I said before, there is a chance that the Evila might make an unexpected move. In the meantime……we need to arrange ALL the preparations.” (Rudolf)
There was no hesitation in those eyes. It might have been the composure of a country’s king, yet, sensing his ambition, Dennis swallowed and spoke. (E Note: Taishi’s name in kanji means Ambition. Word play of some sort.)
“The plan……has been decided, huh.” (Dennis)