Chapter 867 – Episode 797 – The Head of the Honma Clan Apologizes to His Disappointed Wife!
Although the demons growl at each other. Still, since they are of the same species, they join hands in situations where cooperation is necessary.
The reason they keep each other in check is because of the harsh environment of the demon spirits and the customs of the demons who regard strength as a virtue. It’s not like we have any grudges against each other.
Even though they usually fight fiercely over supplies and game. In times of dangerous monsters, natural disasters, etc., It is a race called demons that join forces as if it were always the case.
As the great threat of war with humans approaches such demons, it is only natural that all demons unite.
Because it was the first time in decades that all demons cooperated with each other. The meeting of the demon chieftains, who had gathered for the first time in a long time, lasted a bit longer.
“Thank you for your effort. Mahan… Is the meeting over now?”
“Hmm. For now, it’s roughly finished. Of course, given the circumstances, we decided to return to our respective territories and then meet again.”
“You are saying that we should all take a breather in our own territory and then gather again. “It looks like the war is going to be longer than expected?”
“Peragus said he would engage in a defensive battle, confronting as much as possible. They told me to think about lengthening it by years… From the way that hot-headed guy says that, it looks like the humans have prepared something well.”
For about 15 days, the leaders of the demons gathered at the dream demon territory, which was the center of the demons, and continued their meetings.
There, when Feragus, the highest commander of the Demon Alliance, sent a message telling them to prepare for a long war, the leaders of the Demons decided to return to their territory for a while, see what they had to do, and then gather again.
It is impossible for the leadership to be absent in a war situation. Still, the situation is now just a standoff without any major battles, other than the simple battle of the exploration unit.
Even if the human army suddenly sends its entire force there. Since Ferragus has decided to wage a defensive war, it will take several months or more to reach a conclusion.
“But it’s not a time to waste time, so let’s go quickly. Please move as fast as possible.”
“I understand, Mahan. Then, I will start pulling the carriage right away.”
To prepare for a war that is expected to take such a long time. Other than the demon tribe chief who will oversee supplies, etc., The chiefs who decided to return to their territory for a while to see what they had to do.
It was to prepare for situations in which they would be involved in the future, rather than simply handling their duties as head.
The leaders of each tribe are the highest-level demons with the strongest power in each tribe, except for unusual cases such as nobles or dream demons.
Although it is not that much different from other top-level demons. Still, as he had the strongest power, it was natural that he should step forward as the representative of the tribe when the war intensified.
So, even if they die, the chiefs set out to take care of various matters to prevent problems in the tribe in the future.
The head of the Honma clan, who was currently riding a carriage pulled by human power from a high-ranking demon race, was also planning to return to the territory for a while to take care of such matters.
“… Are you here? Hmm. “It’s only for a little while, but you can still rest for a while, right?”
“What about rest? There are a lot of things to go and get done! The authority of the acting leader must be adjusted, and additional troops must be called in. Damn. If this continues, there won’t be any middle-level and high-level demons left…”
“Well, didn’t you expect that additional troops would be needed? “Our Honma clan forces will be well aware of this, so there is no need to send that many troops.”
“Then again, those bitches from the demon race and the blood demon race will say shit just because I spent a little bit! Oh, my. “I’m so sad that I’m going to eat this as the leader of a small tribe. I’m really not sure if I can bear it…”
I was already riding in that carriage. A middle-aged, top-class demon who smiles slightly and nods his head when the head of the soul demon tribe enters.
It would be surprising to humans or elves to get on a wagon pulled by someone of the same race even though it wasn’t a particularly urgent situation. In the society of demons, it was not that surprising.
In the society of demons, the strong are given preferential treatment, and upper-class demons are those who have the power to easily pull a carriage.
Although each wagon requires about 10 people to pull it in shifts. Still, pulling a carriage carrying a top-class demon was not that difficult for the high-class demons.
Rather, I consider that role an honor. Riding a carriage is a very natural act for demons.
And thanks to those carriages, the demons were surprisingly the most active race in exchange and trade in Essentia.
Therefore, it is only natural that the top-level demons who went out with the head of the Hondemon race will return comfortably in a carriage.
But despite this, the chief’s carriage, which can accommodate about six people, was occupied by no one other than the middle-aged male who was speaking to the chief.
“… Hmm… But… Don’t you have something more important than that?”
“… Tsk. As for the nagging… Now that I look at it, I guess he was there just to nag me again…”
It’s not because there are a lot of carriages.
Currently, there are a total of 3 carriages that the highest level demons of the Honma tribe rode in to attend the meeting.
A total of 13 top-level demons, including the leader, came, leaving 7 to participate in the war. One carriage was enough to transport the six top-level demons who were returning.
Of course, since there are high-level demons who ride in the coach compartment as shift personnel, one vehicle alone will not be enough. Still, they are like friends, so it wouldn’t be a problem if we all boarded together.
But not only when I came, but even now when I return. Except for the leader, there was no one riding in the carriage of the head of the Hondemon tribe other than the highest level demon that he was currently riding.
“Everyone is making a fuss, telling you to get scolded. “Think about my position as the representative who came to nag.”
“Anyway… If you have something to say, they will come and say it…”
“Still, Mahan, you are the leader, so how can you do that? Since I am the closest person to you, I can say this…”
“It’s not because you’re the leader, it’s because you feel like you’ll start swearing when you see your face, right?”
“Puhuhuh. “It seems like he knows that he did something that will disgrace him.”
Just before the heads of state meeting. The head of the Honma clan who was revealed to have had a child with a high-class demon other than Prania. Mahan.
That’s not because Mahan did it intentionally, but because a high-ranking demon with whom she was in an affair was hiding the fact that she was pregnant. However, that did not mean that the highest level demons understood it.
Because I didn’t like Prania’s skin color to begin with. Even though they were married, Mahan’s attitude towards Prania was not very good.
Males like Mahan committing extramarital affairs with mid-level or high-level demons are surprisingly treated as nothing among top-level demons. However, having children with that affair partner was a slightly different story.
Even if we assume that most demons are reluctant to have a unique skin color, it is understandable. In any case, it is an unspoken rule in demon society that children should only be raised with one’s wife.
All top-level demons are working hard to increase the number of top-level demons, which are already low. However, it was something that could not be tolerated for a leader to have a child with a female of lower rank.
It is said that mid-level and high-level demons are sometimes born within other classes. A class that is not born unless you are among the highest level demons.
He only gave birth to Akasha with Prania. But you’re creating a child with a high-level demon that can’t even make a top-level demon.
Although it is said that infidelity is taken into account to some extent in the first place. Creating a child with a lower-class demon is an act that is no different from saying that you have no intention of performing your duty.
Because of this, the highest level demons of the Honma tribe were greatly disappointed in their leader, Mahan.
“You should have known I was pregnant… No, I definitely told you to tell me when I was pregnant…”
“Tsk tsk tsk. If there was such a high-level demon, of course you should have paid attention… I guess you knew what that child was going to do and left it alone.”
“He said he didn’t want a baby either! I said all I needed was me! But without me knowing…”
A high-ranking demon who committed an affair with the leader and hid the fact that she had a baby.
However, that does not mean that a major punishment was imposed on the high-level demon.
From the beginning, whether it was an affair or a pregnancy, it was something that was only decided implicitly.
Looking at the result, it was just that a high-level demon, a higher-ranking demon of the soul demon race, was born.
However, it is implicitly stipulated that you should only have children with yourself. Mahan’s wife, Prania, was ignored and insulted.
No matter how much I disliked her skin color, I didn’t hate Prania. Mahan was also not very happy about the current situation.
“Damn, I know! I know! As the leader, I did something very shameful! But what can I do!? It’s already happened! But you can’t kill the baby or the woman…!”
“I didn’t go so far as to tell you to kill us too. Even so, they are high-level demons. How can I kill that?”
“So it’s even more of a problem! It would have been easier if I could have killed him, because then I would have been criticized even more…!”
“Anyway, even if this guy becomes the leader, his temper doesn’t die… Ugh. “I can see how much pain Prania suffered…”
“Hey, that’s enough! Get there! “I don’t know who leaked it, but I got criticized enough at the leaders’ meeting!”
He looked like he was sick of it now. Mahan turning his head, looking out his window.
The highest level demon, looking at Mahan, sighed and shook his head.
“Tsk tsk… But shouldn’t we try to improve the situation? If I go now, I think it would be a good idea to pray and comfort Prania, right?”
“… But… There are things I have to go and take care of…”
“Are you sure you really only want to focus on work in this situation? We’ll take care of those things. “You should focus on repairing her relationship with Prania.”
No matter how ugly Mahan says they are, they are the highest level demons who have a relationship with each other as if they were family.
Because I know that Mahan is also embarrassed by the current situation. Although the highest level demons of the Honma clan were cursing Mahan, they could not just ignore him.
“Of course, you must be willing to beg Prania… But in this situation, you wouldn’t be willing to turn away from Prania, would you?”
“… Tsk. Know. I know… I’ll apologize as soon as I leave…”
“Okay. That’s how it should be. Hehe. “Don’t disappoint Prania, whom you disappointed, any further.”
“That’s right…! Okay! Because I got it! “I’ll take care of that, so just take a look at these documents!”
Frowning at the nagging of a top-level demon older than himself. Mahan throws the document containing the decisions made at the leaders’ meeting at the demon.
The middle-aged top-level demon took the documents from his chest and smiled bitterly at the demon.
The smile of a middle-aged demon, as if looking at his immature younger brother. Mahan turned his head away as if he was embarrassed by that smile.
‘… I have to apologize as soon as I leave… I also got a gift… Furthermore, I should give it to her first and appease Prania as much as possible…’
Currently in the territory of the Honma tribe, without knowing what is happening. Feeling guilty about his wife.
Mahan, the head of the Honma tribe, was looking out his window, thinking about how to apologize to Prania.
