89 89 · Virgin's Resolutions

The royal city.

Me... and Nigel, Douglas and Philip surround one table.

Douglas stood up first to what I said.

"You want to save the kingdom!?

I also felt that Douglas' words contained anger.

I can't help it.

Ever since I was in the kingdom, I've been complaining about Douglas.

And after I was banished, Douglas stopped by the kingdom once. I don't know what kind of words Claude and I spoke at that time.

But he must have told me something that doesn't matter anyway.

Maybe that's why.

I wonder if Douglas can honestly accept my words.

"Yes"

Don't lose sight of the crowded glass and I'll return it so quickly.

I was a little scared when I was stunned by a nice glass... but I'm not going to give up a step.

"Saving a country that abandoned Eliane once?

"What are you talking about?"

I think I can hear the sound of Douglas's heart.

For a while, the two of us stared at each other without saying anything.

"... let's ask why."

Douglas opened his mouth first.

He put his arms together and lowered his hips to the chair with an unconvincing face.

"I think saving the kingdom is stupid, too. I don't want to see Claude again. Even though the demon Bardul is gone, if left alone, the country will soon perish."

Some people were kind to me, but basically everyone in the public was also critical of me.

And if you're out of your way, Claude did such a terrible job.

I can't believe I'm going back to the kingdom now... you don't think I'm crazy.

But...

"I can't... abandon that country. I felt strongly about Bardul this time."

With the help of Nigel, Douglas, Philip, and Vincent, we were able to push Bardul away.

However, as it stands, the Kingdom has no way of confronting the demons.

If more demons invade, it will be over.

Imagine people being ravaged, and my chest hurt.

You really like me.

"... that's how it looks, Nigel. You seem to have known in advance."

Douglas looks away from me and faces Nigel.

"... yeah"

"Didn't you stop? You know what Elaine was like in the kingdom?

"Of course, I stopped at first. But... I didn't ask."

Nigel shrugs her shoulders.

"I'm sure Eliane is quite prepared to say this. I want to do what Elaine thinks."

"Damn, you two are stubborn together."

Huh, couple!?

No... Nigel is definitely my fiancée, but you don't think she's officially married yet...

Douglas suddenly told me that, and now my face would have turned bright red.

"But Nigel and I alone are missing pieces to save the kingdom."

I moved my mouth to mislead the embarrassment.

"Douglas... and I want Philip to help me if he can. That's why we set up these places."

"That's a wise decision. Some of the Demons still have levels higher than Bardur. No matter how many saints you have, it's impossible to target them. It would be impossible to rely on our strength. But...."

Douglas leaves his seat and stands in front of me.

His thick chest felt so intimidating.

As it stood, Douglas grabbed my collar and drew his face closer to me.

"Douglas!? What the hell are you doing?

Nigel tried to get help, but I quickly held my hand and stared straight back at Douglas's eyes.

It's a little hard to breathe... but that's not what I'm saying right now.

"No matter how much you ask, I am against saving the kingdom. Why should I wipe my ass with a neighbor who is not my own country?"

"Of course, you should think so. If Douglas can't help me, I don't think there's a choice. I can't force you."

Share your thoughts with Douglas in good faith.

Don't think you're messing with yourself.

But is this the virgin's sex?

It's impossible to leave it like this.

I have turned away from the destruction of the kingdom until now.

When I think of the faces of the people who suffer there, my chest hurts.

But... if I see a cruel and outrageous demon named Bardul, I can't ignore it anymore.

"... hah"

Douglas exhaled a deep sigh and slowly let go of me.

"Okay. I will lend you my strength."

"Oh, really!?

"Ahh... but! If you abandon Lynchgiham after saving him and tell him to go back to the kingdom, he won't forgive you this time!? I like this country, too. I don't want to go back to the kingdom now."

"Yes, of course. I'm ready to bury my bones here."

When he saw Nigel, he responded with a smile.

I was told the same thing when I discussed it with Nigel.

But... that's absolutely impossible.

Only this time, save the kingdom with my wagamama.

I don't want to leave Lynch Giham and go back there.

"I'm sorry. I made a rough imitation... and wanted to make sure you were ready."

"No, it was a bit painful. Besides, I can see your face nearby, and I feel like I've got something. You had longer eyelashes than I thought."

"Gahaha! You're as funny as ever. Because of you, I'm willing to cooperate."

And Douglas laughed gorgeously.

"... and even so, the Spirit King. Isn't it quiet?"

Douglas spoke to Philip this time.

Until now, Philip was meditating and listening quietly.

There's a lot of things I think about.

He opens his eyelids and opens his mouth.

"Huh? So you also object to Eliane saving the kingdom this time?

"... no, I agree. But I'm not talking about respecting her hopes, because if we don't save the kingdom in the first place, Lynch Giham... no, the world will perish. Either way, we have to do something about the kingdom if we don't want to destroy it."

Ha?

Douglas wrinkles his neck.

Even if the kingdom is destroyed, it is unlikely that the demons will reach out to other countries.

Bardul was only special, and the Demons were basically careful. You wouldn't want to invade unless you had enough chances.

And yet, what did Philip do...?

"I thought they'd given up on that a long time ago... but when I heard Bardul's story, it wasn't like that."

"You know what?

When I asked a question, Philip went on.

They're planning on resurrecting the Devil.