The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 432: A Country Under Doubt

Chapter 432: A Country Under Doubt

First, thank you for coming today, Your Majesties.

[[Keep it short. You called us here because there is an emergency right?]]

Emperor Sokal urged Clyde to skip the stiff formal greeting.

Clyde nodded at his words and turned his gaze on me.

Then.

The Demons have returned. They are using human bodies as vessels and blended into our society.

I summarized the situation.

The expressions of all rulers presented completely changed.

[[Can you give us more details? Silver.]]

Prince Lucian urged me to continue.

You are the most suspicious guy here. While rebutting him in my heart, I proceeded with the talk.

When I destroyed the bases of Grimoire inside the Empire, there was a Demon that was inhabiting a human body.

[[Silver.you mean to say that you have already subjugated it?]]

I subjugated it.

When I answered the king of Albatro, relief spread between the kings.

However, to emphasize the importance of this matter, Father started talking.

[[This is the second time a Demon has appeared in my country. This is no coincidence.]]

That is right. From what I have discovered from the documents I found at Grimoires bases, it is clear that Grimoire was somehow involved with almost all the recent incidents that occurred within the Empire. That being the case, it is safe to assume that Grimoire is employing Demons to attack the Empire or that Grimoire was simply being used by the Demons. Either way, it makes no difference to the situation at hand.

It is a fact that we are in a crisis. With their attack on a large country like the Adracia Empire, there is no doubt that they possess a certain degree of strength. The continent is once again under attack by the Demons.

A return after 500 years.

Each king started to get restless but there was one that did not move at all.

[[FumuFumu, so you are saying that we can just destroy them all right? Silver.]]

Do not say that so lightly, Emperor Mikhail. Compared to the Demon that was summoned in the southern region of the Adracia Empire, this one was multiple times stronger. Moreover, they are acting as an organization. It would take a number of SS-rank adventurers to completely destroy all of them.

[[But you do not think that you will lose right? This Celestial Princess will lend you my power. You may come to me whenever you need!]]

We thank you for your cooperation, Celestial Princess-dono. As for the Adventurer Guild, we will dispatch our elite AAA-rank adventurers and above to subjugate Grimoire. This is a problem that we would like to take action on as soon as possible. We must act before the number of Demons is increased any more than this.

They have established a method to summon Demons into human vessels and theyve already got their hands on live human subjects. If we linger, these Demons might sneak their way into the heart of your countries. These Demons appear completely human. If they act normal then it is probably going to be difficult to spot them.

[[I see..this is certainly a continental crisis. But it seems that their target at the moment is only the Empire though?]]

[[Do you really think that the appearance of that strange evolution slime in your country was natural? Emperor Mikhail.]]

That thing was heading toward the Adracia Empire. We can see it as one of their attempts to attack the Empire, no?

It is a fact that the crisis is imminent. However, it is currently centered around the Empire.

Other countries have not suffered much damage from this threat yet.

With that being the case, the talk will get more difficult.

[[I do not mind that the Adventurer Guild is willing to cooperate with the Empire but it would be a different story if you want the help from the whole continent right?]]

Said Prince Lucian with a faint smile. The reward for cooperation here is only the elimination of the threat. Not to mention that we will be fighting against the Demons. It is entirely possible that the forces you mobilize to help other countries will never return.

That is what the kings of each nation are worrying about.

They do not want to decrease their national power.

If possible, they want to observe from afar as the Empire will be the only country that will be weakened. Such intention was obvious from every king in the room.

[[Certainly, the scope of their activities is limited to the Empire.]]

[[If their target is the Empire then is it not the matter of having the Adventurer Guild moves their forces in to combat the threat. Dont you think so? Silver.]]

Prince Lucian turned his cold eyes toward me.

There is eeriness behind his gaze.

But so what?

For adventurers, eeriness is no reason to stop doing our job.

[Might]this word always comes up whenever a request is made to have us adventurers subjugate monsters. It might harm humans, it might be dangerous. Adventurers have always subjugated monsters whenever there are such possibilities involved. The reason behind our course of action is to prevent future damage. Are you aware of that, Prince Lucian?

[[Naturally.]]

Then you will accept this as well right? Grimoire is currently relocating its bases to the Kingdom. This might lead to a danger to the entire continent. Thats why the Adventurer Guild will perform a thorough investigation in your country. This is to prevent any possible damage on the continent. So give up.

Prince Lucians expression went stiff at my words.

The other kings also became slightly paler.

One could say that this is outrageous.

However, I once used that same reason to subjugate the Holy Dragons of the United Kingdom.

They did not do anything yet back then but it was possible that they might present a threat to the people of the Empire.

The same is true for the Demons. Their existence alone is already a threat. Thats why we must destroy them. This is the lesson mankind learned 500 years ago.

After all, if we leave them alone and their number started increasing, there is no guarantee that we can win this time.

It is because their preparation is not ready yet that they are moving behind the scenes.

Thats why we must wipe them out while we can.

[[Silver, are you saying that you doubt my country?]]

Naturally, the Kingdom will benefit if the Empire is weakened. Besides, the Kingdom did take advantage of the rebellion in the Empire and invaded their border, this includes the Dominion and the United Kingdom as well. A criminal organization that has been attacking the Empire and a country that exploits the openings created by that criminal organization. It would not be a leap of logic to doubt that you may have joined hands with them right?

[[It is a basic of warfare for one country to attack another when they are weakened. You should understand this well. We do not want you to pry into our countrys affairs.]]

But you seem to be uncooperative. When a country that is currently under doubt acts that way it cant be helped that our suspicion would deepen, no?

[[If my country is truly cooperating with the Demons then we would have asked them for more help. We would not stop at such half-hearted assistance. We are already aware of the Empires incoming attack after all.]]

Once the existence of the Demons is confirmed, the Kingdom would be the first one to get suspected. After all, we have this meeting.

If I truly did it then I would not ask for only a half-baked cooperation.

Using that reason, Prince Lucian tried to shut me down.

However, if that is how he wants to play it then,

I see. That is certainly sound. Let me apologize for the disrespect. But it is a fact that Grimoire has relocated to the Kingdom. As wise as you are, Prince Lucian, you must know what is the best course of action for the continent.

[[my country is currently at war with the Empire.]]

[[If it is for the security of the continent then there is no other choice. I will withdraw my army immediately.]]

Father crushed Prince Lucians escape route.

After he glared at Father for a while, Prince Lucian sighed.

[[Alright.if the ceasefire is enacted then I will allow the investigation. Do whatever you want.]]

[[Thats what he said.]]

The Adventurer Guild will immediately dispatch personnel to investigate the matter, Your Majesty.

[[It would be nice if your adventurers do not go wild in my country. The Guild is always so rough. Can you promise that my land will be unharmed by the time you leave?]]

That would depend on our opponent.

We will do our best, Your Highness. We will dispatch personnel centered on three of our SS-rank adventurers. Is there any objection?

No objection came from the kings.

At the moment, with Grimoires bases located in the Kingdom, it is obvious that we would start there.

The war between the Empire and the Kingdom which was used as an excuse to refuse the investigation will disappear if they enter a ceasefire.

If the Kingdom still insists on refusing the investigation, the Kingdom might be seen as a country that cooperates with Demons after all.

[[However, once you succeed in destroying all of their bases, we will proceed with our war as we see fit. You dont mind that right? Guild Chief.]]

If everything is over, we will not interfere with either nations affairs, Your Highness.

[[You have my thanks. You heard him? Emperor.]]

[[If that is the case then my country will act as we fit as well. After everything is over that is.]]

Prince Lucian and Father are glaring at each other.

A ceasefire is, after all, a ceasefire.

Naturally, there would be a meeting for a peace treaty but if the conditions do not satisfy both sides, there will be a rematch.

And I do not think that the two of them will make peace.

[[What are you going to do with the selection of the SS-rank adventurers? Guild Chief.]]

We will send Jack, Egor, and Linares, Your Majesty. Noname will take care of the east and Silver who has transfer magic will remain on standby at the central part.

[[That would be wise. It would trouble us if you want to dispatch Noname after all.]]

[[What are you saying. I heard that your country has succeeded in developing a large-scale ceremonial magic, no? Moreover, it seems to be a transfer magic too.]]

[[News travels fast huh, Celestial Princess.]]

[[Umu! I have great ears after all!]]

Orihime said as she proudly twitched her ears.

On the other hand, Emperor Mikhail astoundedly replies.

[[But its still incomplete. The recoil is too great. Its not that I am completely against using it but I want to avoid that as much as possible. Well, its not like I will not consider it if you truly need Nonames aid.]]

We might have to rely on you for that, Your Majesty.

Clyde said that and bows to Emperor Mikhail.

Then.

[[Well then, contact me again once the details are settled. I will withdraw my troops from the frontline.]]

[[I will do the same then. My messenger will arrive at the frontline soon.]]

[[Very well. I will look forward to it.]]

Saying so Prince Lucians face disappeared followed by Father.

Seeing that, Emperor Mikhail also leaves and the kings started leaving one after another.

[[See you again Silver!]]

See you.

I and Orihime exchanged our goodbye.

The only one left in their seat is only Roger.

[[Thank you for your consideration, Guild Chief.]]

It was an offer from His Majesty Johannes. If you want to be grateful then please direct your gratitude toward the Empire..However, I am concern about this secret talk between the United Kingdom and the Empire. It would be great if nothing bad happens.

[[I do think that it will be okay but only my king is privy to the content of their meeting.]]

After saying that, Roger also disappeared.

And thus concluded the Summit.