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Run, Ifrina
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It’s no good, I feel dizzy. My head is heavy. I should stop.
I sat on the throne and returned my body temperature to normal to finish the verification.
It seems that with my usual form, the body temperature seems to be limited to about 40 degrees Celsius. I could raise it if I wanted, but I don’t feel like it. With the “Defensive Combat Stance (Tungsten Body)”, I could easily withstand up to three digits. Even up to four digits, as long as it’s not too extreme, I should be able to endure. I don’t want to try it, though.
Next, I must read the letter from the Empire. Those two mages, as expected, they seem to have come to deliver a letter. In other words, they are probably messengers from the Empire. I never expected them to come, so I’m quite pleased. But to choose messengers who would attack—do they have no talent? The content of the letter, summarized, was that although I couldn’t read the characters, it conveyed that if they wanted to talk, I would be prepared to accept it.
I’m quite thankful. I never thought that even if they sent a letter in unreadable characters, the Margrave would return it. Maybe he’s a good person.
And the two mages who brought this letter are now at Ran’s place. Under the pretext of disarming them, I had stripped them of all their belongings, so they are having Ran make new clothes for them. Although, it will probably turn out to be something that looks like cloth wrapped around them. Those two seemed to have quite a bit of money, so my constantly empty and cold pockets have warmed up. Heh heh heh.
There were other various pieces of equipment, but they were mostly things that would be meaningless if given to my subordinates. I will keep them in the book.
Just as I was about to write a reply, the door opened and Alice, leading the two mages, came in. Behind them was Ran, and for some reason, Lyle was being dragged in, wrapped in a bundle.
Name: Ifrina Helbeato
Species and Rank: Human, Lv131
Class: Advanced Mage
Name: Selmina Helbeato
Speices and Rank: Human, Lv130
Class: Advanced Mage
Using the book’s function to check, it seems they are quite high-level sisters. The busty older sister and the scrawny younger sister. Pitiful. Well, even so, they haven’t won against Ran, who’s glaring at them as if she’s about to eat them. And what did Lyle do to get wrapped up by Ran and dragged here?
“Well then, before we talk, I’d like to ask, why is he here?” (Nobunaga)
“Your Majesty, are you referring to Alice-san? Alice-san was called here to swing her sword if these two made any strange moves. If this is the filthy worm (Lyle) here, we caught him trying to peek and bound him.” (Ran)
There was a pitiful guy in a different way. He looks at me seeking help, but it’s his own fault. I ignore him.
“Well, in that case, it can’t be helped. Then let’s talk. Ifrina, Selmina, do you know the story of Run, Melos?” (Demon King)
“I’m sorry. I don’t know.” (Selmina)
The reply came from one person. The younger sister, Selmina. The older sister, Ifrina, was glaring ferociously, but I wonder if she understood the situation. She occasionally looked around. She’s probably thinking about escaping, but it won’t be possible.
“Your Majesty, before we talk, may I ask you to listen to my story?” (Selmina)
Your Majesty? It’s the first time I’ve been called that. Well, since I’m the Demon King, it’s not wrong. Then what Selmina spoke was the story from when she received the request to when she met me. To summarize, it can be done in just one word.
The older sister (Ifrina) is at fault. To think she would offer her real sister as a sacrifice. Truly the Ice Woman. She was using water and ice and all. However, this also surprised Ifrina. Her eyes widened as she looked at Selmina.
“I understand the situation. However, you are mistaken. I’m not thinking of punishing you for attacking. Not a single scratch was left.” (Demon King)
When I said that, the two showed contrasting reactions. At the words “I’m not punishing you”, Selmina showed relief, while Ifrina looked disappointed at “Not a single scratch”.
Why is it that such different sisters were born?
“Also, I was allowed to read the letter from the Empire. I want you two to take the reply back, but unfortunately, regarding your work performance, I cannot trust it much. Therefore, since there are two of you, I want one to remain here. The other, I want to bring back the Empire’s reply to my response. Is that acceptable?” (Nobunaga)
Though I am speaking as if asking a favor, in reality, it is coercion. I have no intention of letting such good carriers escape. Also, going to the Empire myself is troublesome. Who will stay, and who will go.
I thought they would consult, but Selmina glared at Ifrina with a blaming look, and Ifrina also looked to the side with a blaming look, but there was no one there.
“Maou-sama. Ifu-nee… Ifrina is saying she will go.” (Selmina)
To me, it looked like the responsibility was being pushed onto her, but if she says so, then so it is.
“I see, about how long will it take for you to return?” (Nobunaga)
“It depends on how fast the Empire gives a reply, but if fast, about ten days, I think.” (Ifrina)
Ten days, huh, as expected, it won’t be three days. It can’t be helped.
“Understood. Then, Ifrina, the reply will be done orally. Make sure not to forget. That said, I don’t intend to say anything difficult. I desire negotiations at an early time, that is all. Until exiting the Great Forest of Owa, I will assign Kobolds as escort. Now go.” (Nobunaga)
The countdown has already begun.
I waved my hand as if saying hurry up and go, but for some reason Ifrina was standing there in a daze.
“W-wait a minute! You’re telling me to go in this outfit? The staff!” (Ifrina)
“The clothes are just like that. They are being washed, and the spin-dry isn’t finished. As for the staff, obviously I cannot return it. It would be troublesome if you set the forest on fire.” (Nobunaga)
Back then, Selmina who was beside had extinguished it, but I cannot hand it to someone who calmly creates a vortex of flame in the middle of a forest. She seems dissatisfied, but I have no intention of yielding on this point. That is why I am even assigning Kobolds as escort. Besides, even after exiting the forest, reaching Andal is just a few hours. Unless she is very unlucky, she should be able to reach it.
“There is a possibility that an oral reply will not be trusted.” (Ifrina)
“Such thing is the same even with paper. If forged, it’s the same. Also, since there is nothing to prove that I am the Maou, both paper and words are the same. Can you think of something like proof of the Maou?” (Nobunaga)
“Because Maou-sama is Maou-sama, is there not anything that can prove it? If I had to say, I believe that filthy worm (Lyle) had made a wooden statue of Maou-sama. It imitates the form of Maou-sama. How about that as proof?” (Ran)
My wooden statue? Certainly, in terms of it existing only here, it might be valid, but it feels a bit weak. That said, if it’s all we have, it can’t be helped.
“Then, take the wooden statue. If that is not trusted, then it would be impossible no matter what, right?” (Nobunaga)
It is not because writing a letter now is troublesome. Certainly not.
“Mumumu.” (Selmina)
“There appears to be no objection. Then, take care.” (Nobunaga)
Ifrina exited, and I had also ordered the Kobolds to serve as escort.
I hope they do their best. Now then, there is one more thing I must decide.
“Well then, let’s decide on the execution method.” (Nobunaga)
Beheading or burning at the stake. Electricity doesn’t exist, and drugs I’m not very familiar with. Can’t make a guillotine. There’s also hanging.
“Your Majesty Maou. Isn’t that different from the promise?” (Selmina)
Promise? What are you talking about. I guaranteed the safety of your person for ten days, but after that I will execute, probably. In a Melos-like thinking. Ah.
“You didn’t know, did you. I referenced a certain story. One person bears a crime and is to die, but had one lingering regret. To clear that regret, their best friend becomes a substitute. On the condition that if not returned within the appointed time, the best friend is executed. And he splendidly returns within the time limit, the best friend is saved, and moved by his form, his sin also disappears. It was a story like that. It’s fine, a sister with thicker blood than a best friend. She’ll return within the appointed time. But if I don’t think about the execution method in advance, it’ll be troublesome, won’t it? At that time.” (Nobunaga)
Selmina is pale-faced, but does she not trust her sister that much. If she knew she would be executed if not returned within the appointed time… Huh? I feel like I didn’t tell her.
“Maou, I oppose that. If there is a magic user, the Lizardman can be trained against magic users. Also, I heard she is not unskilled.” (Alice)
A well-timed opposing opinion. Executing after forgetting to explain would be a bit awkward, so this is just right.
“Maou-sama, I do not oppose Maou-sama’s words. However, if allowed, I would like her to be spared. I can only use magic enough to make fire come from my finger, but if I can hear talk from this one, I may further improve and become strength to Maou-sama.” (Ran)
And rare opinion from Ran as well. The,n next in order would be Lyle? I stare but his mouth is sealed, so all that comes is “Mmm-mmm!” sounds that don’t become words. As expected, I can’t understand, so I have only the mouth released.
“Thanksss! Umm, well, I get both of their opinions, but if there’s no punishment for not returning in time, that’s kinda… I think a punishment that doesn’t kill is fine.” (Lyle)
A final opinion to balance it all. Indeed, that might be a good compromise. A punishment that doesn’t kill, huh. Things like flogging are troublesome, better to leave it to some other race…
“Then, let’s leave it to Vi.” (Nobunaga)
Only Alice seemed to understand what would happen and twitched in fright.
Hm, judging by the reaction of the one who received it, doesn’t seem bad.
“Then, in the case of not returning within the appointed time, the punishment will be Slime punishment. Ah, don’t be that scared, Selmina. It won’t melt. It’s just sloppy rice.” (Nobunaga)
With that, it ended. Ran, for private punishment, dragged off Lyle, and since Lyle’s mouth was released, he asked for help but was ignored by everyone. Alice promptly took Selmina back for training.
Now then, for the time being it’s waiting for reply from the Empire. In other words, free time. Let’s play in my private room.
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