Volume 8 - CH 6

In the space of about a quarter of a month after that, representatives of various races came to visit one after another.

Before long, all the races had gathered…and today, the first meeting was held to discuss me.

“Is it the first time in sixteen years? This is how we gather here.”

Remzenel solemnly opened his mouth.

As it is, he looks around the huge stone round table.

The representatives of each race are seated. Behind them are their followers.

This place is the main hall of the temple, but there are no other people.

Because the meeting cannot be made public, the temple officials are also forced to leave.

Remzenel’s eyes narrowed.

“However, it seems that the lineup has changed somewhat. I don’t intend to explain the situation from scratch to the newcomer, but…”

“I’m glad you’re here, Remzenel.”

The divine devil’s representative, the great desolate El Edentrada, opened his mouth happily.

“The fact that there are many new faces means that there are few people who know about the blunder of the divine demons sixteen years ago.

Remzenel glared at Edentrada.

At that time, a deep voice echoed.

“Even if you regret the past… it can’t be helped”

It was the representative of the giants.

The round table looks small in front of the huge body approaching two jo (*approximately 6 meters).

His facial expression is a little hard to see because of his beard, but his eyes seemed to bother the divine demon.

“Pursuit of responsibility… we should have done it all sixteen years ago. I don’t have time to spare for any more silly arguments…”

“If I remember correctly, the demon king’s parents, a human and a divine demon, escaped with the baby demon king.”

The one who said it was the representative of the Tria.

A young man with a third eye. Since the three-eyed Tria’s lifespan is not that different from that of humans, it’s probably as old as it looks.

The evil eye on his forehead is now closed.

“I don’t know the situation at the time, but I don’t think it was an unpredictable situation.”

“Gufufufu” a young man says.

He was the representative of the demon ogre.

A strong man with red skin, white hair, and a white beard. He had two short horns on his forehead, and one of his eyes was damaged into a scar that looked like it had been slashed.

“Maybe he escaped when I took my eyes off him, … Are you trying to say that we’re at fault?”

“Yes, that’s why.”

The three-eyed tria opened its two eyes and its third eye slightly to answer the terrifying demon ogre.

“I’m telling you so.”

“Okay, well, hold back nya!”

The representative of the beastman with a cat’s face said in a panic.

Among the beastkins, it’s probably the catkin tribe.

His power is weaker than anyone else’s.

However, it seemed that he was wearing a powerful magic tool that more than made up for it. In addition, the jewels modeled on various parts of the accessories tell the height of its financial power.

Perhaps because of the structure of the oral cavity, the words he spoke had a unique accent.

“Right now is not the place to denounce someone nya. I don’t know what happened 16 years ago, but now that the Demon King has returned like this, think about the future… “

“Fufu, it’s nostalgic.

The one who laughed was the representative of the Black Forest Dark Elves.

She is a beautiful woman with dark skin and golden hair. She carries a rapier at her waist.

She looks about 30 years old, but the dark elves of the Black Forest have the longest lifespan among the demons, along with the elves of the forest. She’s probably older than everyone here.

“The meeting 16 years ago was also like this… It’s unsightly. You’re the one who’s in charge, Remzenel. Let’s get started.”

“… Oh. Then…”

“And before that”

The representative of the Forest Dark Elves said, interrupting Remzenel who was about to open his mouth.

Those eyes are looking at me.

“First of all, let’s clear up the doubts that everyone has — Is that boy really the demon lord?”

The Forest Dark Elves continue.

“Does he have the same family name as his human father? Quite fine. Has the power to defeat a Hydra or Wraith Lord? Quite fine. Does his age and appearance match?”

“…”

“It’s hard to say that none of them are definitive evidence. It’s possible that they’re mixed with falsehoods.”

“… But even if you say that, what else do you do?”

Remzenel said bitterly.

“There can be no hard evidence.”

“I still regret what happened 16 years ago.”

Edentrada said jokingly and turned his eyes to the dark elf of the Black Forest.

“ Garasera-dono, what are you trying to say?”

“Let the  boy, no, why don’t we have the demon king tell us his heart?”

The Forest Dark Elf said with a smile.

“I think we’ve finished greeting each other, but I don’t think we have exchanged any deep words yet. He’s the main player in this place. I think we should listen to his inner thoughts.”

“However, demon lords and heroes are originally found by their power.”

“It doesn’t matter. He will be revered as our king. What will you do if he doesn’t have a worthy heart?”

The dark elf gives me a terrifying smile.

“Well, Demon King. Do you have a will to guide us demons?”

Everyone in the room looks at me.

Meanwhile, I quietly gave a short answer.

“No, not really”

Silence filled the main hall.

I thought that this alone would be too much, so I’ll add a little more.

“As you know, I’ve lived in a human country until now. I’m just confused if I’m suddenly told that I’m a demon king. I don’t think I have that kind of ambition.”

“Fufu… we’re in trouble, with that kind of heart.”

The dark elf said with a slightly amused expression.

“It may be difficult for us to recognize you as our king. Do you mind that?”

“It’s your problem to admit or not. I didn’t even call myself the demon king.”

“…”

“Like I said earlier, I’ve lived in a human country until now. I’m here now only through my obligation to the divine demons I met by chance. You don’t recognize me as a demon king. Then that’s fine. I’ll just go back to the empire and live as before.”

A cold air flowed through the whole place.

They must have been disappointed with the overly ordinary answer. That may be true, but… I could almost hear the voice of my heart.

For me, it would be more convenient for me to be dismissed and kicked out of the demon territory.

I just feel a little sorry for Rurumu.

“However, it won’t go well.

The dark elf told me with a laugh.

“Fufufu… I see. At least he doesn’t seem to be immature.”

“I wonder if that answer was to your liking, Garasera-dono.”

“It’s a little different from the image of the Demon Lord you’re looking for. But… if you’re a fool who promises the future of the demons, we Dark Elves of the Black Forest wouldn’t have gathered under you. , Let’s believe that he’s the Demon King.”

The dark elves of the black forest began to give off an air of acceptance, but… what is that, I think.

At most, it’s impossible to decide the will of the entire race with a single question and answer like this. I’m sure it was originally intended to go this way. I’m sure it was a farce intended to lead the discussion or show the surroundings where I stand.

“Gufufufu, I didn’t expect you to say that much Garasera-dono.”

“Brother, you’re young and clever. I want my sons to learn from you.”

As expected, some people would join in on the bandwagon.

“For the time being, it would be nice to move forward with the fact that I might be the demon king. If we argue about the premise, no matter how much time passes, the discussion will not start.”

“There are no objections,” said the representatives.

Remzenel, who was supposed to be the facilitator, also nodded.

It’s frustrating to see that.

It’s your job to facilitate, not mine. Why am I, the Demon King, doing it?