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Chapter 68

There were more than ten people attending the meeting.

And they weren’t just Vampires.

All of them likely held important positions within the town.

While it might seem like they had a lot of meetings in the Demon World, this was mainly because of limitations when it came to communication. And so they had little choice.

If you only talked to people you happened to meet, you would lose track of who was aware of what.

And that could be fatal when it came to important matters.

Furthermore, as everyone would have to move based on their own decisions, it would not be good to relay information piece by piece.

As you never knew when you would no longer be able to contact them, no matter how important.

And the people that General Farneze had gathered here were personnel who needed to know all of the details. They were the strongest and most trustworthy.

Except for me.

“All of you, thank you for coming. I’m sure you all know of the reason. We must talk about this messenger that was sent by Demon King Tralzard. First, I will tell you what we know. And then I would like to hear your unreserved opinions.”

And so General Farneze spoke of what led to the encounter, what we talked about and why we were gathered here.

I had thought about it before, but she really was good at explaining things. It was easy to understand everything she said.

And I always felt that it was a great skill. Those who stood at the top should be able to relate information in a way that would not result in misunderstandings.

“…And so, we were able to buy some time. However, we will have to reach a decision before we meet with her in the same place tomorrow. …And now, I will like to hear your opinions.”

Once she was finished, the others brooded on her words for a while.

Unlike Ogres who immediately said what was on their minds, these people were very thoughtful.

It was evident that they were her valued subordinates.

So it was no wonder that she didn’t want any of them to die if she could avoid it.

Of course, that didn’t mean that it was fine for me to die while accompanying her.

And I intended on making that very clear.

“This Miralda. What was she like? …Aside from the facts that you told us, what do you personally think?”

Asked an old Vampires.

As there had been no introductions before we started, I didn’t know who was who.

But judging by his clothes, he was likely an administrative officer. He looked like a politician.

“My impression is that she was here purely for the purpose of carrying the Demon King’s words. What about you, Golan?”

Oh, now she wants me to talk.

Well, I suppose I could give them my first impression.

“In my case, there was one thing that bothered me as we talked.”

“Oh? And what was that?”

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    “I’m sure that it’s true that Demon King Tralzard is forced in a battle on two sides, the south and the north. However, I didn’t feel like Miralda herself was all that concerned by Leninoth or Fara.”

    “Hmm. And?”

    “So even if one of them did become a Demon King, I feel she wouldn’t care. But then that doesn’t make any sense. When you think about it, it’s even odder that someone as strong as Tralzard should be worried. And even if he was, it seems much too early to make a move.”

    Yes, what was bothering me was that they were moving ‘too quickly.’

    Almost as if they were waiting for the war to end. And suddenly they came and told us to stop the ambitions of the other Lesser Demon Kings.

    There was no way that they were so pressed that they would come here, essentially asking us to do them a favor.

    “So, you are saying there must be some other purpose?”

    “Perhaps Demon King Tralzard just wants stability in the east, and Miralda is his messenger.”

    “If you take her words at face value, yes.”

    “However, if he just wanted stability, he should invade them himself. But he’s taking a very roundabout way this time… That was my impression.”

    Of course, she had made some excuse as to why they didn’t want to invade them. But it was not very convincing in my opinion.

    “In other words, you don’t think we should accept their explanation as the whole truth. Well, there was something about her manner that suggested she did not care about the outcome all that much.”

    General Farneze was thinking back on the encounter.

    “In the first place, I don’t know why they would ask us to stop the others and keep this area ruled by Lesser Demon Kings alone. There must be something else they are hiding.”

    After saying this much, the others in the council were looking at me with a ‘who are you?’ expression.

    Now that I thought about it, I had talked the most outside of General Farneze.

    Huh? Why did I only realize that now?

    And then I realized something else.

    The location of my seat. Why was it next to the General?

    Wasn’t this a special seat?

    In the Demon World, the best and most powerful were supposed to sit near the leader.

    And I was merely an Ogre.

    I see, so that was why they were all looking at me like that.

    Though, knowing it didn’t fix anything.

    It was best to pretend like I didn’t notice. After all, I was an Ogre.

    They would just assume I was thick-headed.

    “I do have some thoughts about what was just said, if I may.”

    “Ah, Felicia. Tell us.”

    Felicia, who was the General’s advisor, raised her hand…no, wing.
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