The Demon King Seems to Conquer the World

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(POV switch – Myaro)

“Both are rejected.” (Liao)

In response to that answer, Gertrude furrowed her brows. It was understandable. The demands mentioned earlier were extremely moderate, and in reality, if one were to think normally, there should be no difficulty at all.

Eisa is preaching the Watashi Sect (in the Pope’s ban, it is called the Eisa faction) in the eastern region where the Kurashi people currently reside, so if she were to be killed, confusion would arise in terms of governance, but since Liao probably has no intention of following the governance policies that Yuri had been implementing, it wouldn’t be a major issue for him.

“Why?” (Gertrude)

“Myaro is a collaborator in the rebellion. She has been in a lover relationship with me for a long time and has assisted in the rebellion.” (Liao)

Lover relationship!? What is he talking about? Stop speaking nonsense.

“I intend to continue treating her as a high-ranking official. The thought of killing her is unimaginable.” (Liao)

“That is not possible.” (Gertrude)

In a tone that seemed to sneer at a childish lie, Gertrude said.

“The story I investigated beforehand is different. You are in love with Myaro Gudanvier, and you are in the middle of courting her. The current rebellion was actually done to snatch her away from Yuri Hou, according to the rumors I have heard. The latter is an exaggerated gossip, but judging by your reaction now, the former is likely true information.” (Gertrude)

It was questionable to believe in the rumors of the common people, but it was certainly an accurate analysis. Normally, one would be punishing the person involved, yet here he was, walking around with her. It was inevitable for such stories to spread. In reality, if she had been an accomplice in the rebellion, he would be giving her a more prominent position, so Liao’s claim was unconvincing.

“That’s just a rumor.” (Liao)

“That is true. However, if you are treating her as a trusted minister, she should definitely be here with us. For negotiating with a troublesome opponent like me, there should be no better talent than her.” (Gertrude)

“I don’t consult her on everything. I just decided that I alone would suffice this time.” (Liao)

“Is that so? This type of diplomatic negotiation should be your first experience. Yet, don’t you think it strange not to make use of Myaro Gudanvier’s insights, who has long been involved in diplomacy under Yuri Hou? It is an unthinkable choice.” (Gertrude)

Well, that was true.

In reality, she was standing here in the form of a maid, so he was indeed utilizing her in that way. He must have some anxiety, feeling that he might not be able to handle the matter with his own diplomatic sense. In other words, everything had been seen through.

“Well, it doesn’t matter. If you are able to defeat Yuri Hou on your own, that would be a favorable development for us. If the balance of power remains and the civil war continues, that would be even more preferable.” (Gertrude)

From the Pope’s side, if Yuri and Liao continued their civil war for a long time, they would be able to stabilize the Tyrellme region in the meantime, and if they could regain the continent from Shantinion to Kirghilna, after that, they could interfere with the civil war.

It was the same method Yuri used to interfere in the sibling quarrels of the Tyrellme region. Compared to fighting a country ruled by Yuri, that would be a much easier task. It would be like twisting the hand of a baby.

“That won’t happen. Yuri is the one I will take down.” (Liao)

“Yes, if everything goes well, that may be a very likely outcome. You may not have heard, but he is injured.” (Gertrude)

“What?” (Liao)

“Yuri Hou was shot in the leg during the recent battle and had his left leg amputated.” (Gertrude)

By the time he realized it, the sound of a wooden tray hitting the floor echoed.

“…Excuse me.” (Myaro)

Myaro picked up the tray that had fallen on the floor.

“What are you talking about? There is no interpreter here. Speak in our language.” (Liao)

“You are Myaro Gudanvier, correct?” (Gertrude)

Gertrude did not look at Liao, who was sitting across from him, but instead fixed his gaze directly on Myaro’s face. She could not remember what language was spoken just now. From Liao’s reaction, it seemed to have been Telor language. She had been caught. She had been bluffed.

“What are you saying. This woman is, just a maid.” (Liao)

“Then, this woman being Myaro Gyudanvier is fine. If you kill her here, then that will substitute for her.” (Gertrude)

Surely, he must be embracing a great certainty. There should be many uncertain parts, and if his judgment were wrong, it would be a major damage. However, the problem was that he was not mistaken.

“What is the matter? If I am factually misunderstanding, then you should use that. In exchange for one maid, ten-thousand troops will become your allies. It should be an exchange that leaves no room for thought.” (Gertrude)

“…Nonsense.” (Liao)

“Which means, after all, she is Myaro Gyudanvier, isn’t she?” (Gertrude)

Gertrude, with cheeks covered in fat, smiled sweetly. He was deciding on her own.

“Doesn’t matter. Either way, your demands cannot be accepted. To let Myaro be killed is, unthinkable.” (Liao)

“Then, do you believe you can win against Yuri Hou by your own strength?” (Gertrude)

“That is my intention.” (Liao)

“Impossible.” (Gertrude)

He declared it.

“You cannot win against Yuri Hou. On the surface, you are a calm nobleman, but inside, an earnest military man. Bound by common sense, capable of only classical thinking. You brought in the dropouts who could not keep up with Yuri Hou’s reforms, betrayed their trust, and usurped power, and that is the end. If he were completely exhausted, maybe, but against Yuri Hou who has preserved enough army, you cannot win.” (Gertrude)

Don’t say such pitiful things.

That was what Myaro wanted to say.

It was not that Liao is incompetent. He just had ordinary ambition, and a slightly high self-assessment. That itself is a necessary temperament for a knight, and in fact, as the head of a General’s house, he was excellent.

Otherwise, no matter how much the Rube Household’s retainers were known for their bluntness, they wouldn’t have gone along with the rebellion. Not making Kien Rube’s funeral a national one was an insult, or there was no increase in fiefs after victories. Apparently, some clever fuel was used for agitation, but fundamentally, if he had not been popular as a commander, no one would have followed such unreasonable orders.

The Rube Household’ss retainers had made up their minds to follow this man. Within the framework of the household, he had been properly recognized as the successor, and he had also been able to command loyalty. That said, whether he could win against Yuri as Gertrude said, that would be difficult.

“You won’t know unless you try. Either way, your proposal is out of the question. Not worth considering.” (Liao)

“What about Eisa Catholica Wichita?” (Gertrude)

“That’s the same.” (Liao)

“Hmm…” (Gertrude)

Gertrude showed a gesture of thinking.

“Then, what kind of conditions do you desire? Surely, you didn’t think we would bring our entire army to aid you without compensation.” (Gertrude)

“First of all, I don’t trust you people at all. Not even a little.” (Liao)

“That is only natural.” (Gertrude)

Gertrude spoke as if reciting a natural law.

“Therefore, if I accept reinforcements, the compensation will be postpaid. After the war is won, and when you people are about to return, I will give it. Unless it’s under those terms, I have no intention of inviting you into the royal capital from the beginning. Worst case, without even fighting Yuri, there’s the risk you’ll just ravage the country.” (Liao)

He had at least thought through that part. If the Papal States really wanted Eisa, by handing her over at the very end, he could hold the reins. If he gave her in advance, there was no guarantee they would keep their promise. They could just betray after executing her.

“I see. Then, regarding Eisa Catholica Wichita, you are prepared to hand her over if it is postpaid, is that correct?” (Gertrude)

“Yes. Though if possible, I would like to keep her with me.” (Liao)

In his heart, he probably thought Eisa was completely unimportant. If he really could get reinforcements in exchange, it would feel like swapping a pebble for a gold ingot.

“Very well. I believe you on that. She should be someone unimportant to you, after all.” (Gertrude)

Indeed, Gertrude had accurately assessed Eisa’s value from Liao’s perspective.

“The problem is, Myaro Gyudanvier. Eisa Catholica Wichita is only noisy to the clergy, but strategically she is not important. The one who is important, is you.” (Gertrude)

Then, Gertrude looked at Myaro’s face.

“Yuri Hou is able to perform great success of lion with wings because your existence is there. If erase you, can pluck wings from Yuri Hou.” (Gertrude)

You overevaluate me too much, Myaro thought. Excellent staff come one after another under Yuri, and emotionally too, now there are other women supporting Yuri.

Gertrude looked at Liao.

“For us, the worst is the situation where Myaro Gyudanvier returns under Yuri Hou and once again wields capable hands. No matter what, we want to prevent that.” (Gertrude)

“That’s why—” (Liao)

Liao said in an irritated manner.

“Myaro is already of my relatives. Execution is unthinkable. If that cannot be compromised, then further talk is useless. Go back.” (Liao)

“If raise this side, that side won’t rise… that’s troubling.” (Gertrude)

Gertrude scratched his head roughly as if irritated.

After thinking for a while…

“…Very well. Then, before battle with Yuri Hou, how about you seduce Myaro Gyudanvier and hold a ceremony?” (Gertrude)

What is that?

“Upon confirming the matter of Eisa Catholica Wichita, we will make a major concession, and as a condition. Publicly announce Myaro Gyudanvier as co-conspirator, if she marries you and becomes in husband-wife relationship, she will certainly be regarded as traitor. We will also be able to crack Yuri Hou’s trust. She will no longer be favored like before.” (Gertrude)

This guy does not understand Yuri. It’s natural since they’ve barely spoken, but he seems unable to form an accurate image of the person. Yuri wouldn’t care even slightly about that, wouldn’t let anyone complain, and would continue to favor. But this man doesn’t understand that, and thinks once one foot has stepped into rebellion, he will treat as untrustworthy.

“Seduce, marry, and share the bed. If it’s a lover relationship as you said earlier, then that should be an easy thing, right?” (Gertrude)

—

“—Fuu.” (Myaro)

When Myaro returned to the office, she tossed the head cover and fake glasses onto the table, and flopped roughly onto the guest-use sofa. She wanted to change out of the maid clothing. The cute-type frilly apron dress was the complete opposite of her usual sharp clothing, and somehow invited confusion in self-consciousness. But, she couldn’t change. Because Liao had followed in naturally.

“What do you think?” (Liao)

Liao, who followed and sat on the opposite sofa, said.

“What do I think, what.” (Myaro)

Her head hurt.

“If there is only one piece of advice I can give, if you are not inviting enemy army in, then do not let that man return alive. Even if, by some chance, you end up defeating Yuri-kun, you will definitely regret having let him return. You should eliminate future worry.” (Myaro)

“I need that man’s cunning and his ten-thousand troops. If it’s to defeat Yuri, I will do anything.” (Liao)

“Then, you should kill me.” (Myaro)

“Do you think… I want to do that?” (Liao)

Liao, raising his downcast face slightly, looked at Myaro with a blaming gaze.

“…No. I understand at least that much.” (Myaro)

That Gertrude confirmed her face was a mistake, Myaro thought. Normally, even if noticed, staying silent would be fine, but Gertrude went out of his way to declare decisively. That was probably to prevent Liao from executing a random female prisoner and sending that corpse instead. Even such a poor lie, if there’s no ability to verify, the other side would have no choice but to accept it. But now that her face has been confirmed, it won’t be so easy.

“He said, holding the ceremony can be after the reinforcements arrive. Why, make such a leisurely condition?” (Liao)

He must be wondering why he deliberately made the condition so slow. Originally, it was a scene where he could say, do it by tomorrow even.

“To put large army into Sibyaku, that itself holds great meaning. If I am not killed, and also marriage does not happen, probably intend to oppose and begin pillage and massacre, and turn Sibyaku and surrounding into scorched earth. Because it is densely populated area, should become corresponding war results. At that time, your Rube Household army, probably more than half are absent from capital to hold down Yuri-kun.” (Myaro)

“…I see. I understand.” (Liao)

“Rather than line bridle and fight with enemy who cannot be trusted, isn’t it better to fight as one solid rock?” (Myaro)

From Myaro’s perspective, canceling such stupid operation and not letting Gertrude and those escorts go back, killing all here was the most desirable.

“That is no good. I am not a possessor of divine scheme and ghostly stratagem who can fight Yuri. Now that situation has changed, there is need to raise base of military strength. If not do so, probably cannot win against that guy.” (Liao)

Modest thinking. Probably, had change of mind after being struck at outset by Yuri. The cannons stolen from Suomi are in Liao’s possession. Even in current state, has considerable military superiority but is not conceited.

“…Their purpose is, to reduce our military strength. The more we of same kind clash and wear each other down, the more it is just as they wish. Because that becomes, reducing our strength without fighting.” (Myaro)

“I understand. No matter who wins, the longer the war drags on, the more advantageous it is for them. If possible, better that one side wins overwhelmingly in one clash.” (Liao)

You understand, don’t you.

“…If that is the case, even if I win, should be fine, right? Don’t you think it would be happiness for all Shan people, to cooperate with me, defeat Yuri, and quickly unify the country?” (Liao)

In the eyes of Liao who said that, strong emotion was surfacing. A feeling close to ‘earnest desire’ was appealing something to Myaro.

“If you take our side, even negotiation with those guys could be much more skillfully concluded.” (Liao)

“…Umm.” (Myaro)

Myaro, could only let out confused voice. It might be because she was not used to receiving male-female emotions, cannot process it well.

“When you left your Rube Household domain… you said what I needed was capable office worker, didn’t you?” (Liao)

When told again, it gave a chill. Surely said something like, “What you need is a capable office worker. There is no place for my madness here” or something like that… remember saying such thing. Had to leave boldly, and wanted to show spirit, but ended up saying something faintly creepy. After that, told Yuri about going to Liao’s home. Then he, likening sharp dagger to Myaro, stabbed it into desk, and said, “What I need is this. You also, don’t go to where only chefs needing kitchen knives go.”

Even now, remembering makes cheeks loosen. That killer line was what got me.

“What I need now is not office worker. Truly, I need your ability. Should be worthwhile too. I beg you. Cooperate.” (Liao)

Even if told such thing, I am troubled.

“Please don’t say that when I’m wearing such clothing. I can’t take it seriously…” (Myaro)

Myaro, using the maid outfit she was wearing as excuse, brushed it off.

“…I understand.” (Liao)

Liao, after showing for a moment eyes that seemed to blame that insincerity, stood up from sofa.

“Think it over. I ask of you.” (Liao)

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