“They…are the Community that leads the rabble of Demon Lords.”
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“The Demon Lord Alliance and the ringleader……”
The two of them hovered in the skies as they watched the situation unfold below.
Knowing that their current strengths weren’t sufficient did nothing to dampen their will to fight.
They had set their hearts on stepping forward to meet the charge if those people were to make the first move.
The Demon Lord Alliance were also wary about the duo as they quietly treated the wounds for His Highness. After having most of the blood traces wiped away by Aura, His Highness straightened his clothes to stand before the group from the Demon Lord Alliance.
“……Rin, was he the one who defeated the Strongest Race?”
“Yes. That’s him.”
“I see. So that guy is also a candidate for the [Origin] huh?”
Blood still trickled out of the corner of his lips as he looked down at Izayoi from the top of the rubble.
Izayoi had withdrawn his hostility but continued to stare at the party who faced their backs to the Setting sun.
As their vengeful gazes met, His Highness suddenly burst into laughter.
“……Hahaha, what a coincidence. For the [Genome Tree] and the candidate of [Origin] to come from the same Community? Looks like I won’t be needing much effort since all the things that I want are popping up one after another.”
“That’s what they call the proof of your overbearing power that causes Heaven’s will to bow to you. So what’s the plan? If you so wish it, we[4] of the Alliance can do it now.”
“Hold it. Let’s just stop here for today and retreat. The [Salamandra]’s main army should also be arriving very soon.” His Highness pointed towards the Palace—The Community Grounds of [Salamandra]’s territory, where some large sized fire dragons were starting to fly out of the Palace grounds.
Moreover, the military police squads having been notified by Mandra about the commotion that had broken out in the place had started to swarm towards the scene.
“Although it is quite interesting to continue the battle with this sort of setting, it would be quite a waste since we have already gotten our chess piece of [Demon King of Confusion] on our side. I guess let’s play again after coming up with a nice plan for it…… how did things go on your end, Rin?”
“Mhm. Demon King of Confusion-san is ready to set the Game anytime.”
“Is that so? That leaves……only that huh.” His Highness gave a throaty spine-chilling laugh.
Seeming like a timed move on their part, the nearby pile of rubble started to shake and out came Percher, from under the pile, and Jin whom she had protected from the shockwaves. They had finally reappeared after being buried a little while earlier.
“Thanks, Percher. You are really a lifesaver.”
“……That’s nothing. After all, we are related as master and servant, this is only natural on my part.”
*Fui* Percher turned away as she replied.
Looking down at the two of them, His Highness used his friendly voice from before to call out to them:
“Hey looks like you guys are okay. Jin, and Percher!”
“Ugh. Your Highness…!”
The duo had quickly turned to look up while Percher and the rest of the Demon Lord Alliance had immediately entered a combat stance.
However, His Highness signaled to them with his hand to hold off.
Giving a refreshing smile, His Highness who stood on the top of the rubble had raised his voice slightly.
Seemingly with the intention to let others overhear the conversation, he then announced—
“Ah, it’s been a pleasant day with you two today! I will definitely treasure the memories of this day! As for the previous offer—Regarding the invitation to join the Demon Lord Alliance, just think it over okay?!”
“Wha……” The both of them had gulped at that point for they realized the bad situation as they looked around themselves.
When the surrounding area was already teeming with the military police squads, the enemy’s general had shouted those sort of words. Moreover, there would be many eyewitnesses to testify that they had spent time with His Highness earlier.
If this continues, they would be branded as spies and have their movements restricted.
“Highness…. You……”
“Hoho, I’ve always wanted to play this card. How’s that? I’ve gotten the lead again right, Jin?”
His Highness revealed a happy and sincere smile that harbored the hint of making an evil prank. Just like the smile of a little kid who had achieved a half success at making a prank, his smile did not contain a trace of malevolence.
Jin finally understood that this was his way of getting back at him for the things he did earlier.
Facing that pure and innocent smile, Jin couldn’t help but feel the start of cold sweat run down his shoulders.
“You…… are really despicable.”
“Mhm. I know right?” His Highness couldn’t help himself as he giggled.
Rin who stood nearby had also smiled as she looked down at Percher.
“Percher, I’m serious you know? I’m sure that you will definitely stand on our side under the same Flag. I’ll be looking forward to that day when it comes.”
“……is that so? But, sorry, I will be officially declining your invitation.”
Percher had replied without hesitation this time.
This is because she had seen a glimmer of hope from this master of hers, Jin. Although Jin’s not really mature at this point, she was just the same. Moreover, Jin had once talked about his aspirations—If there’s something that I want, I will train myself to reach it first, without depending on others as much as I can.
Just the responsibility of leading a hundred and twenty fates had already made him develop to this extent.
Then for her, who carries the spirits of eighty million vengeful souls, there’s no reason for her to be unable to change.
“I’m officially severing my connections to the Demon Lord Alliance. The next time we meet will be on the battlefield……I will not hold back next time as well. If you want to seek me then, you’d better be prepared.”
Percher stated the words in a stern voice.