Chapter 511 – 510. Baron of the Demon World (3)
It is full authority.
Inspection rights. And delegation of the power of summary judgment. It’s not like you don’t know what this means.
Should I call it Neo Elvenheim?
The forest located in the demon world, and the lives of the survivors in the forest, are barely beginning to be rebuilt from the ruins. It was definitely lower than Elvenheim before it was destroyed, but…
Um.
What.
That’s fine.
We have been delegated full authority, and as long as they do not follow the current system of the Demon King’s Castle, we will first proceed with the first process by finding reactionaries who do not follow the orders of Carcia, who has been delegated local autonomy(?) As the Queen of Elvenheim and Elves. I did it.
If you openly attract aggro, something is bound to happen.
Even more so, if it is aggro with a justification.
So-
Kwaaang!!
I break down the door and enter.
“FBI OPEN UP!!!”
Follow me, Modi, Magni. And even Lunaus.
I didn’t know, but as I continued to live in the demon world, this guy’s hair turned black, unlike the dark elves.
Well, that’s it-
Now I have to carry out official duties.
“I am carrying out official duties. Please cooperate.”
Notify.
And subdue them all with a magic rope.
“Now, wait a minute – why are humans here?!”
And, in order to drag them all out, he gives Modi and Magni a rope tied with magic, and they grab it and pull it out.
No matter how hard you try, these two are the sons of Thor, the god of strength, and among them, Magni is the greatest warrior in the world who saved Thor from being crushed by a giant’s leg when he was a baby.
Well, at that time, Thor was unable to function properly due to a shrapnel stuck in his head, and I was happy when his son showed great strength.
You said that when you called me while you were drinking, right?
Well, anyway, since it is that power, resistance is meaningless.
“Take them all out.”
“Come on, come here!”
“I will make you an asshole.”
Even if you hear a strange sound, please ignore it.
It’s not something you use when you’re trying to make an asshole, you pig.
I almost said…
Since I’m carrying out official duties, I’ll try not to use profanity as much as possible.
In the first place, those two were just following along because they thought it looked fun. The reason I came here in the first place was because my hands were itching, so of course Fenrir and Thrud followed after me, and even Phyllis. Even the carol that clings to my body.
And as always, Evie is holding Phyllis’ hand tightly and looking over here to observe me working.
Just like that, Modi and Magni lead the elves away.
The elves who were dragged away or entangled with the oysterwort.
Then I bound all the elves with magic and had Modi and Magni grab the magic string and drag them away. Why did you do this?
Of course, not the census.
…
Basic census. So, it means that the household survey is not done properly.
“So, can you tell me why there isn’t a census for this, Runius?”
“… Wassi, I can’t get used to you calling me that.”
“Shut up and answer the question. [Captain of the Guard].”
It is a necessary process for collecting taxes, and from the standpoint of knowing how many people there are and designing policies accordingly, the Demon King Castle conducted countless household surveys, but the amount seen and the amount surveyed were completely different.
And among them were children and newborns, and after quickly checking the data…
“… Why are these crazy people not even registering their births?”
“First, most people are uncooperative with the monarchy. You know why, right? You’re the one involved.”
Tsk.
I guess it’s worth it.
But really.
“I never handed them a knife, but they stabbed me with the knife they were holding, so what are they going to do with me?”
A normal country would try to take care of its cursed and diseased citizens, but who would have guessed that the Elvenheim royal family was that crazy.
Who would have thought that if someone cursed their skin to turn black, they wouldn’t even think about breaking the curse but would brand them as slaves?
As a result, their skin turned black, or if there were people who did, they tried to hide it somehow.
So, the current Elvenheim royal family will be like that too! They are not cooperating properly due to suspicion.
This is a problem that needs to be resolved step by step, as the previous government did its job well…
Before that, you have to do what needs to be done.
This is not Elvenheim’s work, but my work as a Baron under orders from the [Demon King].
So their feelings are none of their business.
When they saw me, Modi, and Magni dragging them out with the child, they were shocked and trembled, but I first followed the Demon King’s [Manual].
First, register the birth, check the newborns, and place the [Supplies] Provided by the Demon King in front of them accordingly.
The reason I dragged them out was to gain momentum…
No – it’s for welfare.
It means to obediently accept the welfare given by the devil.
“This… What?”
“These are supplies given by the Demon King.”
“Why is the devil telling us-what about our child-“
Why are you giving it to me?
Of course, it didn’t exist in this era.
One of the most [Basic] Policies of the country to encourage childbirth that the Demon King can implement during his reincarnation. There are various benefits to having a child.
Naturally, the contents of the supplies were [Congratulations on the birth] And [Subsidies]. And the contents included documents detailing various [Benefits], Subsidies, and, should I say, powdered milk to feed the child, or something like that.
It contained information about powdered milk to feed the people’s children in the current demon world, benefits for living, and tax reductions.
And I spoke to them with a bit of annoyance at their still distrustful and hostile attitude towards me.
“It’s a maternity subsidy, idiot. It’s a supply given to those who work hard to give birth and raise a child. You’re not going to feed the child?”
“What the monster gives-“
“The moment you come here, you are already turning into monsters, Mojiri. Are you also monsters?”
Either sooner or later, I will become a vassal or become a monster in some other way, but I don’t know what will happen to that. Those who come from the Demon King’s Castle are gradually transformed into demons due to the magical power that the Demon King spreads throughout the Demon World.
It was the same with Christine, and I was the one who took care to suppress and block it.
If even one person was turned into a monster, that was a serious problem.
How can children who don’t have such measures not be affected?
Of course, sooner or later, they will all turn into monsters.
So these are also monsters.
It means that humans who call themselves crazy monster slayers, especially those from the Holy Kingdom, will cut them down mercilessly.
Therefore, it is a wise choice to stick to the devil’s ass and find a chance to survive. Although he is still full of distrust toward the central government, he must also accept and endure the karma.
Because once trust is broken, it is difficult to restore.
“That-!?”
Well, what’s the point of denying the truth? The facts don’t change.
Although they have now fallen into the category of monsters, compared to the time when the Elder Gods were gradually polluting their minds, there have been fewer cases of them openly calling me a lower-class species, but they are still arrogant, self-righteous, and filled with the ideology of the good people.
Is this also Canf by Canf or Canva Can?
“No, that’s true, but hey, Baron, isn’t there a different, gentler way of saying something like that?”
Lunaus says something to me that I can’t hear, but at least…
“So far, I’ve visited over 40 homes, but how many of them were truly cooperative? And, I think I’ve already shown everything through my actions in the few places that did cooperate.”
“… Tsk. Oh my god, I didn’t know you could be so kind.”
What surprised you?
There is nothing surprising.
If you are polite, I will just be polite.
At the next house, I opened the door obediently and accepted the investigation.
“… This is all of my family.”
“First, let me ask you a question. It looks like there are unregistered people. Are most of them newborns?”
Confirmation question.
And a large family of 15 people.
And among them, 3 people were carrying children, making 18 people including those children.
“… I think more taxes will be levied-“
“Unfortunately, I will be eligible for a tax break because I have three children.”
“??”
“There are a lot of things needed to raise a child… So for three people… This should be enough. First, this is provided for investigation purposes, and there is a mechanism to prevent illegal supply, so after you use up all the supplies, come back to the city hall for supplies. I hope.”
“…?”
He looks surprised, as if he were a foreigner who has tasted Japan’s excellent technology somewhere, but it’s actually not that strange. Well, you have a child, but how difficult is it to raise it? Additionally, children have more needs than adults. You have to spend more time. The reason why this system is in place in the Demon King Castle is because the Demon King is very good at [Welfare], And the infrastructure built for that is surprisingly well done.
So, we can provide support to these people who need support without collecting taxes.
And they are trying to appease them by saying that they will get along well, but if you touch them, they will die like sunfish, and the reason why I came down here with Widi and two or more of the Four Heavenly Kings just now is my final ultimatum to behave well from now on.
And, what I am doing now is that if you cooperate obediently, I will ensure that you do not lack anything in life.
That’s also the reason why they are searching for ordinary people and civilians like this.
“Why don’t you talk about the things above, father? Wouldn’t it be better to kneel down there first?”
Evie asks me.
I wonder if it would be convenient for Evey to obey her superiors.
Of course, my thoughts are different.
“No matter how much the higher-ups say that we are descendants of the great world tree, in the end, when people are hungry and their pockets are empty, crimes occur. However, if you cooperate properly, you will not have any trouble living, and the will and promise, and the fact that there is actually something that falls on you, are those at the bottom. If you show it to them and let them taste it, they are surprisingly obedient.”
“What if I run away?”
That’s a good question. I kindly explained each and every question the child had.
Evie’s question and suspicion also make sense. Stories about basic livelihood recipients, these are actually basic livelihood recipients, and at worst, they are close to parasites that suck up the devil’s finances.
But even so, it is something that must be done.
“The first thing a politician should do is to save the majority who are willing to work and survive even if they run away. There are parasites that do not work even after running away, but those who desperately need it can get a chance to make a comeback.”
“Not everything… Is like that? Then isn’t it meaningless?”
“If five or more intelligent beings gather, one of them will definitely be trash. Be aware of this.”
The law of preservation is real, Evie. Of course, I swallow that backstory.
When one idiot leaves, another idiot comes in-
As I run away from the idiots, there are idiots in the new place as well.
If there isn’t one, I’m a fool.
Well, that’s the story anyway.
“Ah.”
This rain must have finally noticed, and nods her head.
Well, what about getting up with help or sitting down and continuing to do it…
It appears in later actions.
“And worrying about it before you give it to him won’t change anything, Evie. When it comes to training, you never know whether he’ll accept it or not until you see it in person.”
“So, you literally have the heart of a farmer sowing seeds, father!”
“Say dad, not dad. Dad. Dad.”
“Ah. Bur.”
Evie tells him not to say things he doesn’t mean, and with a smile on his face, he says “Father” One letter at a time. Well, it seems like they are like this because there is Lunaus, who is a stranger, but even though it doesn’t seem like it, he is shy.
Although it is a regret that brings me to tears of blood.
When Runiers sees me and Ibi doing this, he looks at me with rotten eyes, thinking it doesn’t suit me at all, but then he shakes his head.
Well, there’s no reason to explain my appearance to anyone, but since you’ve argued with me a few times in the first place, you’ll understand.
I am usually kind to [Children].
Yes.
If it’s [A child].
