Chapter 297 (Self Edited) Asking about the Situation

The Demento Kingdom.

It was probably the name of the newest country that had just been founded in recent years, and as it could be noticed at the time based on its name. It was a country for the Demons that was founded by the Demon.

However, strictly speaking, it wasnt yet officially recognized as a country at this time. Although some small countries including Radeus recognized it, most countries didnt recognize it as a country.

There were still many things that werent sufficient even though they called themselves a country. The only thing that could be done was the minimum, including laying the groundwork to the surroundings. Still, there might be some chance of being recognized as a country, but well, Soma didnt care about that. It was the role of the king and the people of the country to care and manage if there were problems.

By the way, the King should be Iori obviously. It was said that the person himself wasnt essentially qualified. It seemed that he wanted to withdraw and became a NEET after all preparations were done, but that wasnt allowed. Perhaps, he was working hard wholeheartedly by this time.

In addition, the fact that the King was Iori meant that his daughters, Aina and Steina, who was adopted, would be princesses, but since the country hadnt been officially recognized, they couldnt use that t.i.tle in general. Soma wouldnt mind if they wanted to exercise the privileges, but in other words, the relations.h.i.+p between Soma and Aina and others hadnt changed so far. It might not be necessary to mention it at this time though.

Anyhow

Hmm I knew immediately that you must have come from there, and you came here on an official business, right? So, what really happened? (Soma)

He had heard that there were various behind-the-scenes movements due to the founding of Demento. It was natural from the start. Some of the countries opposed it radically to the point of moving their armed forces.

The Holy City was in a neutral position, not in favor of the founding of Demento, but not against it. It seemed that this was because the Holy City wasnt a country in the first place, so it couldnt be for or against it, but there was no doubt that its influence was very strong.

Radeus was in favor, but after all, it was a small country. Although it had a certain amount of power in terms of strength alone, it was almost nonexistent in terms of national influence.

And when it came to the relations.h.i.+p between countries, there were many things that couldnt be helped by the armed forces. If they came to ask the Holy City for arbitration or anything like that, there were certainly some troubles. In that case, even for Soma, it wasnt unreasonable not to cooperate, but

Aah yeah, Im grateful about your concern, but its actually the opposite. (Aina)

Opposite, you say? (Soma)

The reason I came here is because of Hildegard-san. (Aina)

Hmm? Me? (Hildegard)

Ooh? You what did you do? (Soma)

Hildegard shook her hand in a hurry as he squinted at her.

No, wait a sec, Soma! Let me try to remember hmm could it be because of that? (Hildegard)

I think something has come into Hildegard-sans mind now. I wonder if you are jumping into a wrong conclusion. By the time I was told that, I had already reported it to my country. It was urgent, so I even used a magic tool. (Aina)

I havent heard anything, but as far as Ive heard, its very urgent and should be reported. (Soma)

Yes, I did that because I thought so, but I told you that you were jumping into a wrong conclusion. If I do it badly I will almost certainly ask the Holy City for a fight, you know? But I can have two magic tools for emergency purposes, so I have no choice but to return it immediately. I didnt have time to think about anything extra, so I did things hurriedly. I didnt consider it too much at that time, but when I think about it, it makes me quite angry. (Aina)

As expected, you were angry after all? (Soma)

Well, theres a good reason for this, right!? I mean, its not really my responsibility! (Hildegard)

Im not really angry, you know. Id be happy if you could give me the details later. (Aina)

I-I promise! b.a.s.t.a.r.d because of them, my dignity is! (Hildegard)

Soma was wondering whether Hildegard had forgotten that she had been told no matter what she did, there was nothing that could be done to something that didnt exist in the first place. However, he didnt dare to say anything.

More importantly, he was more interested in Ainas story.

Hmm, I understand that you went back to Demento, but why are you coming to the Holy City? Was it after doing something because of Hildegard? (Soma)

Well, its barely related, but not too much. Just barely (Aina)

Im going to prostrate later (Hildegard)

I wonder if that will make me feel better. (Aina)

Aina didnt seem to be angry, but somehow the matter was serious and difficult. Soma wondered what happened, so he was going to listen.

Well, somehow it worked out, but what I mean is whats coming after that. (Aina)

That is? (Soma)

Yes that letter. (Aina)

I see. (Hildegard)

With Hildegard nodding on the side, Soma convinced and nodded as well. He finally got it. In other words, Aina was here because

Are you trying to clarify the position of your country? (Soma)

If it was an ordinary country, it wouldnt be necessary to send an envoy if it wasnt too much of a business, but it was a country that had just recently founded and it hadnt been officially recognized. Furthermore, the Holy City and the empire, which were too influential, might collide. It seemed that it couldnt be helped to take some kind of action.

Yes. By the way, I would like to ask you one thing related to that. Is the empire correct? (Aina)

What are you asking about? (Hildegard)

Is it true that the Holy City is sheltering Soma? Well, to be more exact, I want to know what is your viewpoint on this matter. (Aina)

Aah is it from an envoy viewpoint? (Soma)

Yes. If they are sheltering you, you can introduce me to them, you know? If its impossible, Ill do it as per normal, but I feel much better if you can do that. (Aina)

Hmm (Soma)

Soma didnt know how much he could help, but at least, he could definitely introduce Aina to them. And there was no reason not to do it.

It was a country that his old friend founded, and now, this friend of his came as an envoy. Actually, there would be only reasons to help.

However, that was that

How should I say it theres something happening every time I try to visit the Holy City, isnt it? Thanks to that, I have never been able to tour to the end. (Soma)

Well, that is who you are. If you want to do something, its inevitable that something will happen. (Hildegard)

Thats an unpleasant inevitability. (Soma)

Eh? (Aina)

Aah, dont mind it. It has nothing to do with you, Aina. Anyhow, if its an introduction, I can do it in a little bit later. I can only introduce you, so I cant guarantee if there will be any advantage. (Soma)

Im not going to ask too much. After all, the other side is the Holy City. So, its more than enough to be introduced. (Aina)

Hmm, is that the only thing? (Soma)

But anyway, if that was the case, he should head to the shrine for the time being. Aina would want to talk as soon as possible and Eleonora was busy. It wasnt always possible to introduce Aina immediately if he tried to do that.

Of course, Aina knew about that, but well, Eleonora seemed to be really busy all the time, and that was the current situation. Thinking about when he would be able to introduce Aina, Soma and the rest started walking toward the shrine.