Chapter 807

-a certain lowly soldier’s POV-

Night of the parade.

「As expected of demon king-sama!」

I am but a lowly soldier working in the royal capital.

I would never be able to join the royal guards.

Even so, I could still see how great demon king-sama was!

The inferno wolves, who are known for their overwhelming power, left the royal capital with just a wave of demon king-sama’s hand.

Amazing!

Simply Amazing!

And what’s more, demon king-sama didn’t even have any subordinate with him, he was all alone!

Eh?

A squire?

There might have been one but he wasn’t fighting in front, was he?

He was just standing behind demon king-sama.

No, he should be standing beside him.

But there’s no need to count him.

In any case, demon king-sama was alone.

That’s what I’ve been telling everyone while drinking at a cheap sake store on the outskirts of the royal capital.

The owner looks annoyed but forgive me given everything that has happened.

And I’m not the only one making noise.

I hear similar comments from other tables.

Demon king-sama is amazing.

Of course, it’s not just what he does with the infernowolves that’s amazing.

Even the hateful angels ran away without pointing spear at demon king-sama when they saw him.

Hnn?

Ah, no, I don’t think anything against the angels.

I’m young.

It’s the older generation that hates the angels.

The so-called long-seasoned soldiers.

They taught us about defending against angels whenever an opportunity arises.

It’s not very useful though because it can’t be applied to anyone other than the angels.

Against harpies?

Ah, they come with the angels so they are included in the anti-angels defense.

It was the same today, wasn’t it?

The harpies act as logistics while the angels go offensive.

That’s how the roles are divided.

For me, a lowly soldier, the harpies are more troublesome than the angels.

Why?

Because low rankers will not be targeted by the angels.

The angels basically target the commanders.

Hnn?

Well, you can tell who the commander is by looking at them.

They should be the ones who are wearing expensive clothes and armor.

Well, it seems that even if they managed to fool them with normal clothes and armor, they can tell who the commander is by watching the movements of the soldiers from the sky.

I’m not an angel so I don’t know much about it.

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But I digress.

Let’s get back to the topic.

Demon king-sama is amazing.

At the end of the parade, there was a sudden battle and everyone was confused but it was a surprise military exercise.

They did it to tighten up the situation since it had been peaceful for a while.

Indeed, if that had really been an enemy attack, it would have been quite dangerous.

What is amazing about demon king-sama is that while tightening things up like that, he sent out a “declaration of victory in the war against the human kingdoms” to the world.

You didn’t hear it?

Well, I guess you’re preoccupied due to the military exercises.

I heard it loud and clear.

Demon king-sama unilaterally declared victory against the human kingdoms in front of the royal castle.

How could he expect the other parties to listen to him?

Right.

Even so, what about it?

If they have a problem with that declaration, they should come to us.

Do you think they will?

I don’t think so.

If they were, they would have come by now.

No matter what we say, they’ll just have to shut up and listen.

Hnn?

What would change with the “declaration of victory in war against the human kingdom”?

……..

I’m not sure.

No, demon king-sama said a lot of things and the cheers were loud.

I heard about…..ehto….

Yeah, it means that the current demon king-sama will continue to be the demon king-sama for at least a thousand years.

Areh?

Was it 500 years?

Well, either way, it’s something to celebrate, right?

The reign of the great demon king-sama will continue.

I also heard him saying something about building a new country between the Demon King’s Kingdom and the human countries…..

I don’t really understand why.

Why do we need to build a new country?

That’s just more trouble, right?

As I was thinking about it, a stranger sitting next to me told me.

「Demon king-sama decided to create a neutral country between us and the human kingdoms because he knew that having them adjacent to each other would only cause more trouble. It’s like a buffer zone.」

A buffer zone is a place that was built to decrease the battle lines with human kingdoms, right?

「That’s right. The ones that have vast territories among the human kingdoms are……right now, the Fullheart Kingdom and the Galbart Kingdom. We are fighting to maintain a physical distance between these two countries.」

I see, so that’s how it is.

「It’s too much trouble to maintain that distance so we’re talking about building a country there.」

Heh.

However, since it is “us” who built that country, won’t it be attacked by human kingdoms?

「A plan has already been devised to prevent that from happening. The newly created country will be a proxy for negotiations with the Demon King’s Kingdom.」

?

Negotiations on behalf of us?

「That’s right. The counties that have diplomatic relations with us will remain as they are but the newly created country will be in charge of all new diplomatic relations. For example, let’s say you’re negotiating about……the return of prisoners of war or the return of stolen treasure. The future Demon King’s Kingdom will not engage in such negotiations. It will be the newly created country that will do that.」

Heh.

However, how can we be so sure that they won’t be attacked?

Won’t the countries that don’t want to negotiate invade?

「Of course, they will. However, the countries that want to negotiate will stop them. After all, it is the only window. If they invade, it will be a declaration that they don’t plan to negotiate with us.」

Even now, there are hardly any negotiations, are there?

「Almost no negotiation is not the same as no negotiation. Even if we are at war, there are things we have to talk about.」

Is that so?

「Yeah and it’s exactly the kind of negotiation I was talking about earlier. About returning the prisoners of war or returning stolen treasure. These negotiations are beneficial to human kingdoms. They will not be so easily discarded.」

I see.

「Besides, even if we said we were going to build a new country, it would only be a slightly bigger city with big territory. There is not much to be gained by attacking and destroying such a place. It is more beneficial to maintain it as a window for negotiations. They won’t attack it.」

I see.

Demon king-sama has thought about many things, hasn’t he?

「That’s right. Demon king-sama is thinking about a lot of things. So, you understand that there is no danger of being attacked, right?」

Yes, I understand.

「I have an offer for you.」

Is it a money making deal?

Ah, come on, I don’t want to be part of a shady deal.

「No, it’s nothing related to that. We are currently recruiting soldiers to protect this new country we’re building.」

Recruiting soldiers?

No, I’m part of the kingdom’s army.

「Don’t worry, it’s alright. The new country to be created is, of course, not part of the Demon King’s Kingdom but…..it is in fact a part of the Demon King’s Kingdom. In any case, the kingdom will provide the funds to build the new country. Personnel management is also under our control. In other words, the soldiers will also be provided by the Demon King’s Kingdom.」

Doesn’t that mean that the offer you are talking about is quitting the Demon King’s Kingdom’s army and becoming a soldier of the new country….

「We are looking for people who want to be transferred. You don’t have to worry about being attacked but you’ll be in the front line of the front line so the pay will be higher.」

Higher pay?

N, no, that’s too good……

「The royal guards will be on defense duty at first so there’s no need to worry that something will happen to you. If the newly created country collapses too soon, demon king-sama will be in a lot of trouble. He will do everything he can to prevent that from happening.」

T-that’s true.

So, becoming a soldier that protects the new country……

「It’s a money-making deal, right? I’m sure the public affairs department of the military will announce it tomorrow so if you doubt what I’m saying, you can ask there too.」

Ah, oh, alright.

Thanks.

「No no. I should be the one thanking you. By the way, can you please tell your colleagues and friends about it?」

Hnn?

Why?

「Don’t you want to be together over there? Isn’t it cool?」

Ah, right.

「Sorry for talking too long. Alright, the sake’s on me. I’ll pay for it. Cheers, cheers! Here’s for today’s heroic performance of demon king-sama!」

Ah, you’re really paying?

Thanks!

Waitress, more drinks please!

However, I’d like to make a toast for our heroic demon king-sama!

Hahahaha.

Today’s a good day.

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The flow of events in the royal capital.

Parade starts.

At the end of the parade, the battle started at the royal capital.

Demon king ended it.

Demon king started his “declaration of victory in the war against the human kingdoms”!

At the same time, he says he will do his best to rule for a long time.

He announces the creation of a new country.

Parade ends.

Evening party begins.

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Continuation?

Normal Soldier: Whoah, I’m drunk!

Demon: Looks like it. Here, sign this.

Normal Soldier: Ah, what’s this?

Demon: A certificate for staying out overnight.

Normal Soldier: Alright, sign sign…..is this okay?

Demon: Yeah, thanks.

Normal Soldier: Why am I in the mercenary corps……

AN: Of course, this was a joke.