107 - - CHAPTER X -- CONCERNING RACES AND THE FUTURE

I can't believe that not only my brother, but even my head maid, Nono, doesn't realize that I'm an imposter. ......

Lilith, the first princess of the Kingdom of Humans, who is wearing a hood over her head and spying on the inspection, lets out a surprised sound in her voice.

It is an imposter of Lilith who is currently inspecting with Ellie and the others.

She has created an impostor of Lilith using "UR, Double Shadow. She was sent to the inspection instead of the real one.

The reason for the visit is to discuss and exchange opinions with the Lights in order to "make the status and future of the human race a bright one".

If we do not confirm each other's opinions and decide where we should land in the future, there will be discrepancies.

However, the discussion would take a long time, so I asked Lilith (herself) to switch places with me by using "UR, Double Shadow".

We are planning to have Lilith (fake) move to the Human Kingdom, if necessary, in addition to the inspection.

Since Lilith (fake) has multiple cards, it is not so difficult for her to switch with the real one.

"--Honored Princess Lilith, I think we are ready for your confirmation.

I see. Thank you, Ms. May. For listening to my wishes."

No, no thanks. It's all at Mr. Wright's request.

Lilith thanked May, who stood behind her, and withdrew to the back.

The reason I was stealing the inspection this time was because I was curious to see if my impostor would really be detected.

It's not that I don't trust the power of the card, but this is something you can't really feel just from words.

Therefore, with Light's permission, the real Lilith (the fake) was watching the inspection.

When Lilith (the real one) understands that her brother and the head maid cannot see through her, May nudges her to the top floor where Light is waiting for her.

Of course, moving from the first floor to the fourth floor on foot was a hassle, so May used "SSR, Transition.

(I can't believe she used the "Transference" magic item just to go up to the fourth floor. ...... You really are out of the ordinary, aren't you, Light-sama?)

Inwardly, Lilith is astonished, but maturely follows May's instructions.

The surrounding scenery instantly switches from thick pillars to a corridor.

Lilith, under May's lead, heads for the office where the lights are waiting.

Lilith is in the office.

In the office, we exchange opinions.

Lilith, who is sitting on the sofa, looks blue and says, "I'm sorry, I don't know what to say.

I never thought such a horrific act had been committed. ......

I let out my thoughts when I heard that I was almost murdered in the "abyss" just because I was a "master" candidate.

I explained to Lilith about our situation and "Master", my revenge against the former "Gathering of Tribes" members, and my search for the truth about why I was almost killed.

Of course, I don't want to give them any more information than they need to know.

I tried to talk to her to find out if she had any information about "Master" and the search for a "Master" candidate, but she seemed to know nothing about it.

I asked her if she had any information about "Master" or the search for "Master" candidates. I'm sorry, but even though I'm royalty, I don't know anything about ...... my father and brothers, including myself, are basically not taken seriously even in diplomatic situations. I'll ask my brothers about it as soon as I get back to the castle, just to be sure.

No, don't worry about it. It would not be good if I touched him and aroused his suspicions.

While softly nailing him, he continues his story.

In the process of gathering information on revenge and "Master", he became angry at the current situation of the human race, partly because he is a human, and as a result, he declared "absolute independence of the human race" through Ellie, and talked about the current situation of protecting former slaves around the "Giant Tower".

He also talks about the current situation in which he is protecting former slaves around the "Giant Tower" through Ellie.　We will avenge any fire that falls on us, though.

Of course I understand. I do not want to take the throne by force against my father and brother. Above all, my vassals will not follow me even if I take them by force. --I am ashamed to say this, but I don't know how many weeds from different countries are growing in the castle. If we don't get rid of them first, we won't be able to sit on the throne in peace.

The "grass" is the spies.

To build the future of the Human Kingdom, Lilith was considering ascending the throne herself. However, without eliminating spies from other countries, even if Lilith forcefully became the king of the Human Kingdom and pushed for favorable reforms, her vassals would not agree, and they would have to remain vigilant against poisoning, assassination, and kidnapping.

It would be too much for Lilith's spirit to endure if she only pushed forward by force, and she would not be able to stay in a state of constant threat to her life.

Above all, it is impossible to manage a nation in such a state.

So the first priority is to find and identify the interloper. At the same time, it is necessary to make arrangements for my accession to the throne as queen. --I must also work to gain the approval of the majority of countries before the Council of Principality, which is held every four years.

Lilith frowned awkwardly and sadly.

We, the human kingdoms, are not even allowed to decide on our own king. ......

She bites her back teeth in sincere regret.

According to Lilith, it is customary for the next king of the Human Kingdom to report the generational change at the Council of State and receive acceptance from the other five countries.

In reality, however, the next king of the Human Kingdom is decided by the other five species.

The purpose of this system is to exclude those who are dissatisfied with the current relationship so that they do not gain the throne of the human race.

The system is based on a majority vote by five countries, excluding the races.

(I didn't think they had the right to decide even their own king. ......)

When I first hear this fact, I have a new headache about the poor treatment of race (human).

I feel ashamed to admit that I am not ashamed of this. ...... However, it will be possible for me to reverse this system, abolish the current king and accede to the throne as queen according to the formal procedure."

It is not that difficult.

All we have to do is create a nation that does as we say, like the Queen Elf Nation, and subjugate three of the five species.

If obtaining the throne of a race by force would cause problems, then we can work from behind the scenes to seize the other races and then allow them to legally obtain the throne.

There is still time, and I don't think this is something we can do right now. Above all, we need to identify the spies who are spreading in the royal palace first and foremost. Please cooperate with us, Mr. Wright.

I will definitely cooperate with you as long as you promise. But what will you do after you identify them?"

I will make up a reason and fire you. Or--"

Lilith pauses for a moment to say something, but then immediately asserts herself firmly.

In some cases, we will cut off their heads behind their backs. Even if the chief maid, Nono, is a spies from another country. I'll do whatever it takes to get my hands dirty in order to secure a bright future for the human race.

She appears to declare her firm determination to us.

I will not run away no matter what. So I want you to cooperate with me until the end.

I myself would like to lend a hand in opening up the future of the race (human), although it is within my capacity.

I will help you to open up the future of the human race.

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May, who serves as a waiter, reacted slightly to something.

The movement was so subtle that Lilith didn't notice it, but my nerves, which had been sharpened to Level 9999, caught it.

(It seems to be a report of some kind. Is there a problem somewhere?)

I continue my conversation with Lilith with caution.

She says, "So when I officially succeed to the throne, based on the rules, I will review tariffs, abolish slavery, eliminate unfairly low prices for grain, and so on--"

Lilith and I have a series of conversations about the future of the future racial (human) kingdom.

At that time, May was communicating with Aoyuki, who was controlling the "Snake Hellhound," via telepathy.

The "Witch of the Gigantic Tower" has set forth the "absolute independence of the human race," but some of the elves have not forgotten the pleasure of oppressing and reigning over the human race, depriving them of the labor power that they had been able to use up almost for free until now.

One of them has detected a hostile move against the "Witch of the Giant Tower.