Chapter 347.2 - Side Story : Myrellia (II)

Chapter 347.2 - Side Story : Myrellia (II)

For the Bashar Kingdom, who had always been frightened by the shadow of the invasion from the Beastman Nation, it could be said to be a long-cherished wish.

Besides, the deteriorating relationship with the Beast Nation also cast a dark shadow over the Magnolia family. Even though they are anti-beast exclusionists they were trying to hang on to those whose ancestors had roots in the beast country even if they ended up suspected as spies. The Magnolia family was always targeted as one of these. Also, the Magnolia family’s territory was near the border with the Beast Nation, and if the Beast Nation gained supremacy of the area, the Magnolia family could be executed as traitors.

Linford’s interests, the interests of the Kingdom of Bashar, and my interests coincided, and a war against the Beast Nation was planned. Lynford wanted a soul, the Bashar kingdom wanted a victory, and I wanted a sacrifice.

The king apparently used my notorious lore, which was of course full of misunderstandings, to get the upper echelons of the Bashar Kingdom to approve an alliance with the wicked while flirting with profit. Most of them wouldn’t believe in such worldly rhetorics as ingratitude towards me. However, the king seemed to have found a solution and that he didn’t mind a little nuisance as long as he could get the Beast Country.

Also, ironically, because of historical evidence of me, an evil being, being used to depose the rule of the Beastman Nation five hundred years ago, he seemed to have little resistance to the idea of utilizing the power of the evil god. After all there is a precedent that an evil person can be used.

But we also had to think about what would happen if we lost. Of course, King Bashar also considered that possibility.

Even if someone put you in the line or in a fire and tell them that you are threatened by an evil person, you would not be able to avoid the Beastmen Nation’s pursuit. After all we’ve caused so many wars of aggression, and if we lose, of course we’ll be pursued by the beast nation. The least they would do was exiling us.

The only bright side would be the appearance of Xellos Reed. Apparently he betrayed Linford. I’d eaten all the evil people here. But, traitorous though he is, he was willing to negotiate. What I presented to him was my life. In exchange for giving that power and my life, I decided to have Xellos Reed do three jobs.

The first was the killing of the Dungeon Master, the only person who could order me around. As long as that thing was watching us, we couldn’t take any chances. However, at any rate, challenging the Divine Swordsman would just end in death. Thus, it would be better to get a little freedom at the end. Well, I told them I could move for a few days, but that was a lie. It will be an hour at the most. I don’t have time to get to the child, I’m afraid.

The other thing I asked for was to kill me at the perfect time. Specifically, right after I asked the Divine Swordsman and the princess to protect Romeo, Xellos Reed will take my life miserably.

Why? People like them were susceptible to sad story developments. How could they refuse? After all, it was the last wish of a dying, poor woman. They wouldn’t be able to refuse it. I’ve seen that the Divine Swordsman and the princess were particularly vulnerable to such stories. There is a higher chance though it’s still a small chance, but the probability that Romeo will be saved increased. That was the last struggle I could make.

As a matter of fact, I’ve asked Xellos Reed for help too. It’s just, I don’t know how far he’ll go to keep his promise, so I’d be grateful if the princess or the Divine Swordsman would protect him if possible. Although they were my enemy, the princess and the Divine Swordsman are much more reliable.

“Hey...Please ... That child ... please make that child... please make Romeo happy... please...”

“Hmm, you poor woman. You’re a family member of the Evil Gods, but you’re wishing for a human child to be happy. So no matter how crazy you are, in the end you’re still just a woman huh?”

When the princess and the Divine Swordsman heard Xellos Reed’s words, a look of anger appeared on their faces. They felt sorry for me.

“Ah......”

Thank you, Xellos Reed, for the greatest help.