Volume 8 - CH 30

The next destination was the royal capital of Three-Eyed Tria.

“Hmm.”

Chancellor Persessio, standing next to the king, said, in the vast parliament building where the seats are lined up in steps.

“It seems that there were many people who said that large-scale support should be refrained.”

The Three-Eyed Tria council also followed the same flow as the Dark Elves of the Black Forest.

As King Plushe and I insisted, there were some opinions about cooperating with other races… but the majority were those who didn’t want to be burdened and should only support their fellow countrymen.

Unlike the Kuromori Dark Elf Council, there is no atmosphere where a certain faction dominates.

However, even so, King Plushe’s claims didn’t seem to be reconsidered.

As politicians, they probably believe that this will benefit the race.

I’m frustrated with the difficult situation.

“Let’s take a decision.”

“Before that, I have something to say to everyone.”

Interrupting Persessio’s progress, King Plushe suddenly raised her voice.

The prime minister asked the king while the lawmakers were paying attention.

“What happened, Your Majesty?”

“Umu, just a little bit. Forgive me for stealing your time, Jiya.”

“… Your Majesty, I’m sure you’re dissatisfied. But this is the Assembly. Each of us has something to worry about, but it’s a place where everyone thinks about our race and decides things. At his discretion…”

“I know. So be quiet for a moment.”

Saying that, King Plushe looked around the assembly hall.

“Eh, everyone”

King Plushe’s small body was mostly hidden in front of the large desk.

That figure is like an out-of-place child.

But even so, her high-pitched voice echoed well in the assembly hall.

“Even though I’ve gone to great lengths to expand my knowledge with the Demon King, I’m sorry that the souvenirs are such a hassle!”

Laughter rises from the assembly hall.

As if in response, King Plushe smiled slightly.

“I am proud that my gifts have always been greatly appreciated by your wives, husbands, children and parents. What’s more, from now on… I’m going to have to be selfish to you and pile up shame.”

Before I knew it, the assembly hall had fallen silent.

King Plushe continues.

“If I had not been taken away from this royal city when the Demon King visited, I would have made the same decision as you. I don’t care about other races, I don’t care about the demon territory, I only want the people of the Three-Eyed Triad to prosper. But ……mmm, I seem to have changed my mind, bonded by those fools sitting over there. It would not be a bad idea to align yourself with them for a little while …”

“…”

“I’m sorry for being completely selfish. But it’s only for now… For now, I’d like to ask you guys. Please, please listen to my wishes.”

After saying that, King Plushe fell silent.

Persessio’s voice resounds in the silent assembly hall.

“… Are you sure, Your Majesty. Now let’s move on to the resolution. Those who are in favor of various types of support to deal with the eruption by the entire demon race, raise their hands.”

One by one, the hand goes up.

The number is small.

Even those who agreed did not seem to have strong convictions from their facial expressions and gestures. It looks like it can’t be helped.

It’s not that much, but it doesn’t look like King Plushe changed the atmosphere in the assembly hall.

However, the flow of raising hands didn’t stop.

Hands go up one after another.

The momentum gradually increased, and when it reached 30%, then 40%… and finally the majority, the hands finally stopped raising their hands.

“Th-This is……”

The prime minister, Persessio, opened his eyes wide.

For a moment, I didn’t even know what had happened.

It doesn’t look like King Plushe’s speech touched the hearts of the legislators. The legislators who did not actually raise their hands were looking around in disbelief.

In that case, there is only one possibility.

At first, it was a mistake to feel that there was no atmosphere where people of a certain faction were ruling.

King Plushe’s faction was the largest force in this assembly hall.

And it’s not just a faction of the current royal faction.

Usually, the young king’s faction is backed by aristocrats who use it as a puppet and try to increase their power.

But looking at this situation, that’s not the case. King Plushe herself certainly reigns as the head of this faction.

“I’m sorry, Jiya.”

King Plushe said quietly while facing the assembly hall.

“I know how you feel. You’ve protected me all this time. For the sake of the country, you’ve pushed your old age to work hard in government affairs. You’re really opposed to this support. But… Forgive me for now, dear.”

“… I Persessio, have misjudged you.”

Said the prime minister.

His eyes are on the chamber, and his face shows no emotion.

“I thought that finding you in the lineage of the king and having you adopted after the others had been eliminated in a political dispute was …… the greatest achievement I had ever made. To you, who later ascended to the throne, I will show you my political affairs, let you learn them, and entrust this country to me with your fall from power. I believed that this was the destiny given to me. But ……”

Persessio turned his face to King Plushe.

A gentle smile floated there mixed with deep wrinkles.

“I didn’t expect you to become splendid so quickly…”

Persessio once again took his eyes off King Plushe and turned to face forward.

“You don’t need Jiya anymore… I’ve entrusted you with our fate, Your Majesty Plushe.”

“What are you talking about?”

At that time, King Plushe said in amazement.

“You haven’t done anything wrong. It’s too early to retire.”

“Mm, but…”

To the bewildered Prime Minister, the King of the Three-Eyed Tria spoke without any remorse.

“I still don’t know anything about politics! I was going to ask you to decide the details of the support this time. Don’t leave me alone. Jiya”

For a moment Persessio looked stunned, but——before long, he said with a helpless smile.

“There is no specification for this. I respectfully accept it, my king.”

His expression somehow resembled that of King Plushe’s faction.

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“Well, it’s roughly like this.”

A few minutes later.

On top of the dragon, King Plushe said nothing.

In fact, it might have been nothing to her.

“I was surprised. You were actually in control as a king.”

When I said that, King Plushe answered with a snort.

“Hmph, it’s not something that can be called real power. I was just increasing my allies in order to protect myself in an emergency. For me, who doesn’t understand political affairs, it doesn’t make sense to take an advantage in the assembly hall. For that reason, I have shown my gratitude to others, sent money and goods, and helped those in need even if they hadn’t asked. I didn’t think it would be useful in this way.”

“But Plushe. You thought of us as friends after all. I’m happy.”

“Nah…! Ah, Oh, that was just a joke!!”

King Plushe answered King Sigil, who seemed to be teasing her.

“Hmm, that’s fine. Next is Vill, it’s your turn.”

Saying that, she made a mean smile.

“Have you come up with a clever idea how to persuade your terrifying mother?”

“I’ll hit her head-on.”

King Vill said.

His hand tightly grips a book.

“In the way mother wants.”