Ive only seen it a few times in the past 2,000 years, but this demon sword belongs to Shin Reglia, right? (Ray)

I nodded at Rays question.

No doubt about it. (Arnos)

So this Shin Reglia founded the unification faction and is also Misas father? (Sasha)

Sashas face had a thoughtful look on it.

..I was told that my father was a mazoku and a member of the royal faction ruling somewhere in Deiruheido.. Misa mutters almost to herself.

Thats what shes been taught up to now.

Its possible you were lied to. Any mazoku from 2000 years ago couldnt appear before me when I reincarnated. Its possible that if youd been told I could have found out about it. If you were simply told that he was one of the demon emperors ruling from somewhere then he had an excuse not to see you. (Arnos)

Then this person was a close aide of Arnos-sama..? (Misa)

We dont know if its Shin yet. (Arnos)

But the demon sword that Misas father gave her was this Shin fellows sword right? Plus being the head of the unification faction would be for Misas sake wouldnt it? (Sasha)

Misa is a mixed blood. Its natural to think that he formed the Unification faction for his daughters sake, even if he didnt show up so that she could live in a slightly better society.

The curse king had the other half. (Misha)

Ah..yeah That would mean that Shin was a subordinate of the curse king and tried to kill Misa wh (Sasha)

Sasha stops herself halfway through and looks apologetically at Misa.

Its possible it was stolen. Look, Shin cant move from Ahartherun, right? Its possible hes fighting the four wicked royals and thats whats keeping him from moving. The curse king could have simply stolen the other half and used it this time. (Eleonor)

Makes sense. (Misha)

It makes sense but its hard to believe. (Ray)

Fumu. Im in agreement with Ray. (Arnos)

Errm, why cant you believe it? (Eleonor)

2000 years ago Shin Reglia was the mazokus strongest swordsman. I cant believe anyone could steal his sword from him. Especially a sword so important it could expose his daughter to danger. (Ray)

Sasha objected to Rays words.

But the four wicked royals are second only to the demon king right? Based on the current situation, theyre probably fighting together, so no matter how much of a close aide he was to Arnos, it wouldnt be surprising if he lost at least one sword, right? (Sasha)

Ive fought the four wicked royals myself. I dont think even if the four of them joined forces they could beat Shin Reglia. (Ray)

Haaaa!? Sasha lets out a surprised voice. The four wicked royals are called that because theyre strong right? Youre saying even if they fought as one theyd lose? (Sasha)

Do you honestly think any of my trusted aides would be inferior to any mazoku that werent under my command? (Arnos)

Sashas eyes opened wide and her mouth fell open in amazement.

..Why didnt this person become one of the wicked royals then? (Sasha)

He was always a man without ambition. He worshipped strength and dedicated his life to the sword. He and Ray will get along well. (Arnos)

Sasha looked at Ray with an expression that says thats you.

Ray just returned his refreshing smile.

..What does this mean then.? Misa says in an uneasy voice.

I dont believe Shin has any hostility towards me. In the unlikely event that the sword was stolen then theres 2 possibilities. The first one is we are dealing with an enemy stronger than any of the four wicked royals. (Arnos)

Gods? (Misha)

The fire death king has been taken over by Nousgalia. Its no wonder the four wicked royals attacked at the same time if they were guided by him. (Arnos)

It makes sense that the three subordinates of the four wicked royals went out of their way to say they smelled the presence of the child of god under my command if they were fighting together.

Actually, if they hadnt said that then there would have been no way Id have agreed to Zekes battle of wits.

Whats the other one? (Sasha)

Shin might not have regained his full power after reincarnating (Arnos)

If thats the case then it makes sense that the sword was stolen from him. The thing is, Shins no fool. If that was the case hed have taken the appropriate precautions though you could argue it could have been something that Shin couldnt have foreseen.

Ill tell you one thing though. I address everyone in the room. The advisor to the fire death king says that the child of god is one of my subordinates. (Arnos)

Eleonor, Misha and Sasha all look like they have thoughts on the matter.

The subordinate of the scarlet monument king said that the child of god is a vessel made by the gods. (Arnos)

Eleonor protectively holds Zeshia in her arms and because Eleonor seemed troubled Zeshia started patting Eleonor on the head.

The subordinate of the dark king said that the gods interfered with <Dino Jikusess> and gave birth to Misha. Also (Arnos)

Sasha looked uncomfortable while Misha spoke.

I was able to create Derugozedo with creation magic.. (Misha)

Demon eyes of creation. Just by looking you can create what you are thinking of. Its easy to reproduce something as long as youve got a good image of it. (Arnos)

Misha looks at me expressionlessly but I can see that a hint of anxiety has broken through.

Dont worry about it. It doesnt make you the child of god and Ive destroyed gods before anyway. Its hardly surprising that you who excels at creation magic can create a castle with the power of a god. (Arnos)

Misha just blinks at me a few times.

Also, that Deruzogedo wasnt a very powerful god of destruction. It was an imitation god. To do it properly you have to look deep into the abyss and create its order right from the beginning. (Arnos)

Why has this turned into a magic lecture..? (Sasha)