Chapter 312 (Self Edited) Discussing the Current Situation

Soma didnt know what happened but there was one thing that was clear. Apparently, the empress had no intention to be hostile, at least for now.

Together with Aina, he walked after the empress, who was in a good mood, and then, he let out a breath.

Hmm? What is it, Demon King? Was it something you werent pleased with? If so, you can tell me quickly. Ill do something if possible. After all, Im the empress! (Victoria)

Its not that Im not pleased with anything, but I do have some concerns. I suppose the place we are walking now is the royal castle, right? (Soma)

Of course. We havent gone out yet during the audience. (Victoria)

I see. The place earlier is the audience room. So, I have only one concern. Is this a secret pa.s.sage that we are walking through now? (Aina)

Aina said as if it was a normal question, and Soma was actually having the same concern.

The place they were walking at the moment was a part of a pa.s.sageway. However, it was clearly not an ordinary pa.s.sageway when it was narrow enough for one person to pa.s.s through.

In the first place, they entered here from the room that was the audience room. Without using the two large doors of that room, they went behind the chair where the empress stood, and they came here by using the stare that emerged from the floor of the audience room.

Well, its the shortest way to get out of here. To begin with, if we use a normal pa.s.sageway, I wont be able to go out. (Victoria)

Am I feeling that you have too much of freedom as an empress? (Soma)

Are you saying that? Well, I dont want to admit it, but I think I agree with you this time (Victoria)

In other words, they were sneaking away from the aforementioned castle. Moreover, she took them, who were supposed to be hostile, using a secret pa.s.sageway that shouldnt be informed to them.

They still didnt know why they were brought here.

Hmm well, its not harmful, so were going to go along with you for now. (Soma)

In the end, its up to you, and I have no objections, but Im worried about Hildegard and others. (Aina)

Rather than worrying, was she thinking that they would create a mess?

The other day, it was thought that a Devil appeared in the Holy City, and this time a kidnapping occurred. Furthermore, the destination that they were taken to was the empire.

Hildegard or Eleonora wouldnt have hard time to determine where they were, and even if they didnt notice for a while, they would find it strange at the latest at night. If they looked for their whereabouts, they must be able to find out immediately.

However, the question was how they would come out here. Given that only Soma and Aina were taken away, it was hard to say whether Eleonora or Satya would come.

The Holy City side hadnt announced that it was clearly hiding or supporting the Demon King. Even if the empire were asking for a fight, it would be hard to confirm whether the Holy City would move.

Above all, the Holy City wasnt prepared at all. To be more accurate, they couldnt move even if they wanted to.

Was it Demento that was more likely to move than the Holy City? That was because the princess, who had been staying in the Holy City as an envoy, was taken to the empire. That was probably more than enough reason for Demento to wage war.

However, the foundation of Demento hadnt been completely established yet, and the hatred toward the Demon disappeared. There was a high possibility that other countries would take advantage and hit Demento, so it was hard to say that they would move.

Hmm If I can conclude, I would say that there will be confusion, but it seems unlikely that anything will happen immediately. (Soma)

I feel that the only person who will go out all this way is Hildegard-san. (Aina)

She may come yeah. (Soma)

There was already precedent. She was going to hit the Holy City, and now she was probably going to hit the empire.

Well, that time is that time. To begin with, we dont know what will happen in the future. (Soma)

Youre right. (Aina)

While talking about such things in a low voice, they quietly listened to the surroundings. The narrow, curved road made it seriously difficult to tell where they were heading. There was a slight slope on the ground, and it seemed that they were heading downward while spinning around.

They didnt know the exact location of the audience room, so it might be necessary to do so in order to go outside, but there was also a possibility that it didnt have to be that way. There was also a possibility of being told a lie of going outside, but instead, they were brought to another place.

No, when they thought about whether the empress had such freedom, that possibility was much higher.

Ouh, it looks like we finally can go out, you know? Dear me, its easy if it goes straight. Thats why the secret pa.s.sage is useless. Well, the worst thing is this is the shortest path Ugh, maybe I should use the empress privilege to create a pa.s.sageway that can be easily accessed outside. (Victoria)

There was a dead end wall ahead of the empress who muttered.

Then, she touched the wall without thinking too much, and the wall slowly moved to the side. Eventually, there was an opening that one person could go through, and the empress went further in without break.

Strangely enough, they were wondering what was further ahead. It was said that the wall moved when the empress touched it, and it seemed that it was a kind of magic tool.

The question was it simply they couldnt see it, or was it transition?

Hmm is it possible to escape as it is? (Soma)

Well, I was thinking about it too. That is if you think we cant escape. (Aina)

Hmm Did you understand that? (Soma)

Certainly, Soma didnt think that they could escape. That was why it was easy for Aina to understand it that quickly.

Since you say it that way, wouldnt you judge that the personality of the empress is kind of straightforward? Then, there is no way to escape here. (Aina)

Hmm Is it that easy to understand me? (Soma)

Well? I dont know about other people. But how long have I been with you? So, theres no way I cant understand that much. (Aina)

I see. Certainly, if you say that, I can understand what youre thinking. (Soma)

Then, as Soma convinced it was natural, Aina, who had reddened cheeks, glared at him.

I-its fine, just move on. Im sure it wont be long! (Aina)

Hmm well, youre right. (Soma)

While saying so, Soma shrugged and headed to the place where the wall was. He stepped into a place that looked like a thin film with no visible end. Nothing happened, and he went by.

At that moment, he reflexively squinted at the dazzling light that illuminated his face. After that

Ooh? (Soma)

Immediately after that, many people appeared in the field of view.

There were many people in the Holy City as well, but here, the types of people were completely different. Or should it be said that they were lively? Every face had a natural smile, and he could see that they were enjoying it even now.

There were so many voices that he couldnt understand what they were talking about, and they were mixed. However, Soma knew that they were having a good conversation.

Hehe, what is it? (Victoria)

When he turned toward the voice, there was the empress who had a proud looking face.

Soma smiled at that appearance because it seemed that her thoughts were correct.

Yes, this is my empire! (Victoria)

While listening to her proud voice, he thought that the empress was truly a person who had a lot of freedom.