Chapter 143 – Chapter 11 – The Lost
It is true that the demons have a greater affinity for Klaus than the human aristocrats.
However, there are many people who are hostile to that amount, and even if they have a crush on them, respect or following them are completely different parts.
From that point of view, the Palatinat family was a perfect place to become a follower of Klaus.
First of all, this family has a very positive view of armed forces as the first family head started as a warrior.
It was the way of the Palatinats to show courtesy to those who fought the enemy without wavering and eventually won victory, regardless of whether it was an enemy or an ally.
Yulia’s uncle used that part at a time when his power was still insignificant.
He acted as if he were an honorable warrior in order to keep Palatinath by his side.
Afterwards, when the Palatinat supported him, the families that were in contact with them naturally expressed their support.
However, as more forces came in afterwards, the too naive Palatinat was naturally pushed out of the center and ended up staying at the edge of the anti-demon faction.
An obvious betrayal, what anyone could see was just used and thrown away.
However, the former lord did not give up on his chosen lord until the end.
That was Ashley’s father, who was sitting right in front of him.
“Where is the previous lord?”
“My father has gone to a lonely place. He didn’t say anything, but he must have been inflamed. About this situation.”
“It’s a little hard to say this, but it’s your choice, and it’s your responsibility.”
“Even if I think about it, yes. But what can I do? He is the lord chosen by the Palatinath.”
“No.”
Ashley responds to Klaus’s question, huh? She does and holds her head up.
The hero of the Continental War sitting in front of him shakes his head firmly from side to side and continues.
“Not the lord chosen by the Palatinath, but the lord chosen by your father.”
“…”
“And you are the current lord of Palatina.”
“So betray me, are you saying this now?”
“That is a bit funny. Wasn’t it the Palatinath who betrayed it, and not its proud owner? Since you were betrayed, the contractual relationship is now over. Do I not know how the world works? No matter how many kings and nobles they are, if one side violates the basic conditions, the contract of loyalty can no longer be established.”
If the king said he would kill him, he would say, ‘Yes! Kill me!’
Instead of that guy protecting me, I basically follow the contractual relationship he commands.
If the master says he’s going to kill me, he doesn’t mind drawing a knife on him.
Knowing that part, the king and the nobles did not treat the people under me carelessly.
In that sense, Palatinath has already been betrayed.
The anti-demon faction started together, but where is their position now that the faction is at its peak?
They are treated worse than Bedre’s estate, where all they do is just keep their mouths shut.
It was a place that had a reputation as an honorable warrior family, but Yulia’s uncle started to get rid of it because it was too naive, and eventually other nobles cut off their ties.
This was her uncle’s way, which Julia hated so much.
When in a hurry, they act as if they would give away all of their liver and gallbladder, and when they are no longer needed, they ruthlessly throw them away.
But again, no damage was done to him because the one who was abandoned was kicked out after being properly worked on so that others could not even get a vote of sympathy.
‘In the case of the Palatinath right now, Julia’s uncle completely pushed them away, using the part where all the siblings were captured and returned alive as pods.’
To be honest, I captured it with great effort, hoping that the demon would do it, and I treated it well before releasing it.
To the three siblings, they always showed the appearance of a true military commander who had been educated by the older generation.
Julia’s uncle was given a good number to check the Palatinate.
“The Palatinath will also hear the news, so you should know roughly.”
“That you seem to be quite close to the demon lord. I heard it, but I just knew it was the bullshit of stupid things. If you know me well, I wondered if Klaus would give up on humans and bow down to the demon lord.”
“I was abandoned, I was nailed down as useless, and I was thrown out with my hands and feet tied. What more do you think I should have done in that situation? Not to mention, if the war is over and I put my mind to it, I could kill mice and birds without even realizing it.”
“That’s stupid. Killing you is a national loss. No matter how human aristocrats are, they would not do such a thing even while taking such a loss…”
After saying that, Ashley reflexively looked at Klaus.
Really, isn’t it? It was meant to be, but Klaus just burst into a chilly laugh, as if laughing at Ashley’s thoughts.
“… Damn it.”
Eventually, Ashley held her face and let out a sigh of resentment.
Honorable warriors always seek them out only when they are needed, and then throw them all away after fighting so desperately.
He suffered, his father suffered, and his younger siblings suffered.
And now, even the forehead that she admired as a warrior appeared to be disillusioned.
“… There’s nothing different. If you are like this, you are no different from those disgusting people after all.”
“Is that so?”
“Don’t be like that. A warrior always discusses himself with the ball on the battlefield. I, my family, have lived our whole life learning like that. The moment you get involved in politics, your life as a warrior ends.”
“I didn’t ask you to get involved in politics. It means to give up the master who abandoned you and find a new master.”
“That’s part of being involved in politics when it comes to the Palatinate.”
She is also a woman who is boneless to the bone.
The Palatinat family had such a high reputation, and that’s why they were abandoned by Julia’s uncle.
If you act that hard, you will eventually be pushed back because there are limited places to use.
In general, a family like that would be disgraced if the lord met the wrong one.
A good example is Julia’s uncle.
“So are you, even among those filthy and petty people, you endured for seven years, and that’s why you shone brilliantly. Even though you were enemies, I still remember you. Southern Commander Klaus.”
“…”
“Are you trying to be like those you hate so much?”
“I chose your king because I didn’t want to be like that. Her moment of seeing her made her realize. That woman would become a true monarch. She will always be the one I wanted to be loyal to by giving my all. As a warrior you say so, I realized it.”
“…”
“It is said that a warrior will give her life for someone who recognizes her. I just met the owner. No one can tell me anything about that part.”
I paused for a moment and looked at Ashley.
Sitting face to face with her table across the table, it was almost as if she had been the Confederate commander sitting in front of her when she was taken prisoner.
“In a few months, the anti-demon faction will move in earnest.”
“It was quiet until now, but suddenly?”
“Those who were eager to do so eventually exploded. No matter how much he is, all of my men are clamoring for a fight, so I can’t pour cold water on him. If they win, they will become meritorious subjects, and how will the territories to be distributed to them be appropriated?”
“That’s…”
“We take away the lands of neutrals or loyalist nobles. After all, that would be number 1. But that’s not enough. Right now, all the nobles are mixed with the anti-demon lord faction. Land will be scarce. Then who will be the target next?”
“…”
Ashley couldn’t answer Klaus’ question.
Even now, in the yard of checking like this, if that man really ascends to the position of the demon king, will he really leave Palatinat alone?
“A good warrior sees the right moment and makes decisions and acts at the best moment.”
“… That’s what I said the day before the repatriation.”
“I’m glad you remember. Then you should know what this means, Lord Ashley Palatinath.”
Palatinat has long since plummeted to the lower limit in the anti-demon faction.
On the contrary, if he comes to the devil’s side now, he can hit the upper limit, so don’t worry.
It means to act without saying bullshit such as betrayal is impossible for a subject who has already been abandoned.
Join us without hesitation as we will bring you back what you lost.
The man in front of her was saying that to Ashley.
Ashley was momentarily troubled by Klaus’ words.
True to his words, the man no longer values his family.
Really, if he rises to the position of the Demon King, he may catch something later and aim for this family.
What kind of faith are you talking about on a subject that has already been abandoned?
Warriors have a duty to protect their people from those with evil intentions.
And when it comes to warriors, it is natural to want to have someone who needs them and recognizes them.
“… It’s still hard, Klaus.”
“The reason is?”
“Is that man going to let us go because he’s crazy? Right now, surveillance is pretty strict. All of the surrounding territories have long since changed from palatinath neighbors to guards.”
“There is no need to act now. Keep quiet as you normally do, and if you receive a request to dispatch troops, accept it and stand at the forefront. After that, you can drag everything and surrender.”
“To surrender on the battlefield?”
“In the first place, it is a fight without a just cause by traitors, but it is more dishonorable to endure and fight.”
That was the end of what Klaus had to say.
The rest is now Ashley’s thinking and deciding.
Klaus couldn’t help it anymore, and he had no intention of persuading him any further.
It’s good if you have it, but it’s a pity if you don’t have it, but there is a harvest just by shaking it like this.
“There is something I want to ask you.”
As Klaus gets up, saying he has nothing more to say, Ashley opens his mouth.
Turning her head as if to ask what the question was, Ashley thought for a moment before saying,
“Your Majesty, I haven’t seen many. To be honest, there are very few. That’s why I’m asking you, who are you?”
“Are you asking me, a human, about the woman who was your king? Shame on you.”
“…”
Ashley salivated at Klaus’s criticism, but she couldn’t say anything else.
Those who claim to be honorable warriors eventually betrayed the king and were attached to the forces plotting rebellion, so they had nothing to say even if they were criticized.
“To put it simply, it is this. A hundred times, no, a thousand times better than that man.”
“… Enough.”
Ashley sighed and said she would allow a visit like this just once today.
She warned me never to come back like this from now on.
He added that although he was a benefactor, he was also an enemy, so it was a natural treatment.
“Oh, and.”
Klaus grabbed the doorknob and turned around as if he had suddenly remembered something.
When Ashley asked if he had anything else to say, he opened his mouth in a calm tone.
“Do you remember that promise?”
“Appointment?”
“When I sent you three siblings back, I decided to do a favor later.”
“That request, wasn’t this now? Be loyal to the Demon King, that’s what I mean.”
“That’s an offer, not a request, you idiot.”
“… If so, what do you want to ask for?”
Ashley looks at Klaus with her arms crossed.
He seemed curious about what kind of great favor he was doing.
To the lord of Palatinate, Klaus made a completely unexpected request for her.
“The academy needs someone to clean the professor’s room, but I’m asking if I can take a maid with me.”
“… What? Wait, what now? Maid?”
How absurd this was again, Ashley couldn’t hide her embarrassment.
If she came all the way here and asked for a favor, she would take a maid with her.
What nonsense, nonsense close to puns!
“No kidding.”
“… Is it real?”
“Yes. Really.”
