Fools

Despite it being winter, Ria still woke before dawn and, seeing Serge still asleep, quickly changed her clothes.

It was time for her never changing morning training. Each time her swung her katana, the sound of the air being cleaved could be heard.

She followed through the form. Over and over, she slowly followed the ideal image in her mind.

Sensing someone, she pointed her katana toward them. Kikuchi had been watching Ria from the veranda.

Im thankful for the offer, but

Im more inhuman than not, so Ill have to pass.

No, it was just my grip strength. I could even crush a diamond.

Yeah, thats inhuman

When Kikuchi walked out into the garden, they started talking about martial arts. What Kikuchi wanted to know was whether or not martial arts were useful in that world.

War, huh Did you kill a lot?

What about archery? Most casualties shouldve happened during the battle itself though. Come to think of it, there werent any guns?

Can you use magic too?

Right then, Ria ascended into the air. Slowly, she landed immediately next to Kikuchi.

He was so amazed that his jaw fell open.

Tamura-san, breakfast is ready. Please bring your friend as well.

Oooh~, Japanese food for the first time in ages!

Well now, Tamura no, that way of calling you doesnt feel right, does it?

Then, Ria-san. Last night, it was arranged that people would come together for a meeting.

Truthfully, they are a group that keep the country moving. Ill be going as well.

After lunch is over. Would you like to do something before then?

Even if they could, it would likely take a considerable amount of time. She didnt think a single morning would be enough time.

Ria talked about various political matters with him until the appointed time.

Japan was following America, but as Ars had specifically stated that it would be in Japans parliament building, it appeared that questions concerning whether or not it had some connection with this new world were coming up.

True, but he doesnt need to worry about things like that.

He is strong, but in strength alone, Im stronger. However, that world has a country of demons and its level of civilization is on a whole other level. Winning against it is impossible.

Thinking about it now, that means had existed at one point.

By the time I learned the Demon Kings goal, it was already too late.

Even when he said that another world would be destroyed by the Great Collapse, Ria had agreed with the Demon King. When she was informed that that world was Earth, it was no longer possible to go to war against the demons. There was too much attachment between the demons and her own citizens.

Then the real negotiation will be after that bastard gets here..

Sipping their miso soup, Ria thought of the man who was a far distance away.

The conference room in a section of the National Assembly Building was guarded strictly, around a dozen men collected within.

The big shots stood up and bowed as Ozen entered the room. Even though he himself says that hes retired, his influence hadnt decayed at all.

Doing as he said, everyone looked up and were surprised upon seeing the two people who followed in behind Ozen.

Ill start with some introductions. These two are Ria-san and Serge-kun, they came from that other world.

Ria had come in a modern button-up black business suit. Although she would have been alright with wearing the other worlds style of clothing for intimidation purposes, she wanted to avoid standing out too much.

Although Ozen introduced each of the men present in the meeting room, Ria honestly found memorizing their faces troublesome.

Now then, how about we begin?

The long discussion began.

So then first, Id like to hear about that other world, but you should I call you Your Excellency? Are you alright with using Japanese?

Then Your Majesty, Id like to ask you about your world

Serge projected a rough map of the Dragon Bone Continent in the air. Everyone still surprised over it, Ria started her explanation.

Excuse me, Your Majesty, this person you call the Demon King is, in other words, a ruler of demons? What do you mean by that?

Ria scratched her head. It was true that earthlings were only humans, they didnt have demons on their planet.

Umm, could you describe those demons in some more detail? Are they hostile to humans, or?

Demons how exactly are they different from humans?

Hearing her last words, people began to murmur.

To say a few more that are well known on Earth, theres also goblins, dark elves, and werewolves.

A few inquisitive questions followed after that, but that shouldnt have been the theme of that days discussions.

Although the Demon King did set the table, the ones who will be destroying the Earth are the God Dragons. To be precise the Demon King prepared a situation such that the God Dragons must destroy the Earth.

Godslaying Dragons. They have lived in that world for several billion years and are quite literally our worlds gods. In order to protect the world, they chose to destroy Earth as the natural order of things. The current situation is that we are trying to have at least some of Earths humans migrate over first.

You are correct. Thats why you could call what the Demon King is doing a personal matter. He is a former Japanese citizen, after all.

He was summoned into that world when he was fifteen years old, killing that eras Demon King as the Hero. After that, he gathered together the disjointed demons and helped them become civilized. He spent a thousand years doing that.

If you use magic or request it from a God Dragon, it is possible. I myself am expected to live several hundred million years.

Mankinds history was at the most in the millions. Ria waited for everyone to calm back down.

And finally, the main topic came up.

How could we transfer tens of millions of people into the sky?

A floating continent?

But what about facilities and equipment?

Foolish.

Thats too unilateral!

You seem to be misunderstanding something

This is neither a negotiation nor a petition, it isnt even an order. Its a simple suggestion.

Its a simple suggestion. Shall all of Earths earthlings disappear? Or shall a few earthlings survive? You have two choices.

Do you need some time to think this over?

Ria-san, Serge-kun, could you leave us for a moment?

Drinking coffees theyd gotten from a vending machine, Ria and Serge leaned up against the wall.

They probably wont be able to respond today. I guess theyll consult America?

We can ignore them. Especially China, they dont accept Japanese immigrants after all.

Islams a problem huh~

Devout Christians might just take this to be the Last Judgement and accept death. America would definitely resist it though.

Yeah, probably. And we left that worlds defense to the God Dragons too, anyway.

They would be troubled if too many people died, though. She did verify that matter.

After just under an hour, Ria and Serge were called back into the conference room.

Answer pending.

It doesnt matter either way, but if you plan on asking America for military backup, I suggest not doing so.

In the case you attack us, this country will disappear from the map.

Well, thats that.

Where are you doing next?

She would also temporarily separate from Serge.

Ozen, please make sure to put together some personnel to take along to the other world.

It wont even be a fight. It might be if we intended to capture it, though.

Ill head out first.

After bowing, Ria also set off, flying into the sky.

How about we get to work? Its impossible, but we can still hope.

Ozen muttered in his heart.