Chapter 4.9

Part 9

In any race, there is what is called beauty and ugliness by individuals. It seemed that Elves were no exception.

I am quite thankful for being invited to the dinner party.

The man that appeared with a viscous voice, was more of an Orc than an Elf.

A pig.

At any rate, he was fat.

When Diablo wondered who he was, the Queen beckoned him over.

Sit, sit.

DufufufuWhy thank you, excuse me.

He was a man that had a peculiar and greasy way of speaking. Elves had nothing but beautiful forms and looked young, but this guy was a middle-aged ossan (old man).

While wiping the sweat that rose to the surface of his skin with a handkerchief, the man sat down next to the Queen.

Rem expressed a complicated expression.

U, umWho might, that person be?

Expressing a whole faced smile, the Queen answered.

This person is Durango. Sheras husband that I have chosen! The next Greenwood King!

Haaaaa!?

Rems eyes went round.

Sheras face went pale.

The Queen wasnt perturbed.

Durango is an excellent Elf. He is the kingdoms best if he uses a bow, he has studied economics and politics outside, and above all, he looks sturdy, doesnt he?

Is that the Elves aesthetic sense?

I suppose it is a slightly unique face.

Shera, what do you think!?

Auwau.

Shera shook her head side-to-side. Fortunately or unfortunately, it seemed that Sheras aesthetic sense didnt resemble her mothers.

The Queen breathed a sigh.

Thats no good. Putting aside if it was another Elf, Shera, to think that you wanted to make a Demon

the king. There is no way everyone would consent to that, right?

DemonDid you mean Diablo!? Did you really plan on marrying him, Shera!? To make him the Elven King!?

The fur of Rems tail stood on end right even to the tip of it.

Come to think of it, he didnt tell her of these circumstances.

Forgetting that she was in front of the Queen, Rem showed her fangs.

Are you stupid!? No, you are stupid!

So mean.

Rem pointed her finger at Shera who muttered that.

Is that your since Ive properly thought about it, its perfect!? It wasnt properly at all, and not even a fragment of it was perfect!

UuuI mean

Rem held her own head in her hands.

AAAaaaHow incrediblyQueen, how does this sound? Could you delay the marriage for a bit? Shera is still young, and her way of thinking is too insufficient.

Yes, I was thinking that she is still young. She is only fifteen years old after all. But the Greenwood Kingdom requires a king immediately. It is a promise with God after all. For the sake of keeping the promise with the Dark Elves as well, she needs to get married quickly.

Endure for the sake of the country, is it?

Isnt that only natural? That is what royalty is after all. A life where she doesnt know hardship, a gifted education in childhood, and carrying a national treasure-class armor, all of it is due to being royalty. Since she was given preferential treatment ever since she was born, she isnt allowed to be selfish at this point.

But Shera hadnt chosen

chosen that at all

Do people born to poor families choose that? What about the children of knights? The children of farmers? Did you choose to be born a Pantherian?

N, no

A princess has a princess life. And more importantly, since Shera is now the only one that carries the Greenwood royal familys blood, she needs to fulfill her responsibility.

This other world, although it has demi-human races and magic, its fundamental culture level is in the Middle Ages. It was a feudal era. Orders of succession are standard.

Peoples lives are decided by birth.

Well, even in the modern society of my original world, a persons life is influenced by their environment though.

Remembering this and that, Diablo entered social isolation mode for a little while. Sealing off the dark past that started to gush out, when his consciousness returned, the conversation had already reached a point where they could pause.

Durango summarized the conversation.

DufufufuAs for me, I have no intention of pressuring her into this. However, there is no mistake that the Greenwood Kingdom needs a King after all. There is no other way around it.

The Elves depend on the forests blessings. And then, the forests blessings are granted by keeping the promise with God.

A king is required.

Shera talked as if she were groaning.

But, he can become king even if he isnt an Elf

I told you that is no good, didnt I!?

*Bishari* Being scolded by her mother, Shera heartbrokenly dropped her shoulders.

Durango shifted the topic.

By the way, about that choker.

Ah.

Shera placed a hand at her neck, and her

and her cheeks dyed red.

The Queen breathed a sigh.

I have heard the story from Selsio. Somehow, this girl got a Slave Choker attached to her, you know?

Youre wrong! Its a Slavery Choker! After summoning Diablo, with his Magic Reflection, it went bachin, then gashan!

Its the same either way. But as you can see, it looks like she hasnt been given any strange orders, and since I think it can be removed with one of the treasured articles, dont worry about it, Durango-san.

The Elves treasured articles huh.

Prince Kiira said something similar. Something pretty powerful is probably dormant among them.

Durango muttered.

Used huh.

Eh?

Ah, no, I am not bothered by it! ErrmWe can also tell what kind of orders were given, if we do a careful investigation, right? Merely, since it will stand out during the marriage ceremonyExcuse me for a bit.

He changed his seat and sat down next to Shera.

He extended a hand to the nape of her neck.

Shera instinctively twisted her body and tried to run away, but maybe because she thought it would definitely be rude, she froze up.

Durango touched the Slavery Choker.

Fumu fumuWell now, this is amazing! This is surely something that cant be taken off in just a day or two!

O, of course it isnt. Even Diablo has a hard time with it after all.

However, at the time of the wedding, the citizens will feel anxious with this on. In that case, let us do this. O light and wind, conceal it. Reflect what thou should be.

Durango muttered a chant, and snapped his fingers.

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As if it were a magic trick, Sheras Slavery Choker vanished.

It was dispelled!?

The one that half-rose to their feet was Rem.

No way!?

Since she was one of the people that knew the best just how difficult dispelling this choker is, it wasnt unreasonable for her to raise such a loud voice.

Of course, even Diablo was surprised.

However, if he were to show his inner astonishment on his face, his Demon King role play would collapse. He responded with an attitude filled with composure.

You can do some interesting things, cant you, Durango or whatever.

For Princess Sheras sake, I thought that it would be better like this. In contrast to a powerful magic tool, since I merely cast Concealment Magic, it is unstable though.

Hmph

He laughed scornfully.

I see, so it was Concealment Magic.

It seemed that he didnt terminate the choker, but merely made it invisible.

Even so, his skill with magic seemed to be quite substantial.

Since there wasnt any magic that could conceal equipment in the MMORPG Cross Reverie, Diablo didnt know about it.

Rem opened her eyes wide.

I cant believe thisThere is no mistake that that is extremely sophisticated magic.

DufufufuIn terms of magical power, although I do not have that much of it, I have been a bit skilful with it since birth, as embarrassed as I am to admit it.

Hes amazing, isnt he.

The Queen was greatly delighted by how the candidate for the next king that she herself had chosen had demonstrated that he was quite skilled.

Diablo felt a discomposed feeling in his heart.