Chapter 271 – Chapter 26 – Wildfire
“…”
A human aristocrat, Darnell Kienmeyer, kneeling before his own and bowing his head.
Not just a person with a small piece of land, but a human-side marquis who rules a vast territory.
So, as Yulia sat on the horse and just watched, some soldiers shrugged their shoulders as if they were happy with the surrender of the great nobles on the kingdom side, and some others said they were the next nobles except for the king, but they ignored it so much that they might feel resentment. It was a worrying sight.
Even after that, Yulia looked down at the Marquis of Kienmeyer in silence for several minutes.
And Darnell Kienmeyer, too, did not move from the spot, still on his knees and bowed his head, waiting for the king’s words.
Maybe things are going strangely, the moment you hear such worries.
Finally, Yulia let go of the reins and immediately jumped off the saddle.
Dump-.
The Marquis of Kienmeyer quietly listening to the sound of the demon king’s footsteps approaching him.
Without giving the slightest sense of bewilderment or wonder, he stood on his knees waiting to hear what his king would say.
“It seems that there aren’t only idiots on the kingdom side.”
Julia grabbed Marquis Kienmeyer by the shoulders with her own hand and pulled him up from his seat.
Since the Marquis of Kienmeyer was looking a little bewildered, she patted him on the shoulder a couple of times as if she had suffered, then continued her words.
“My apologies if I left it too long, Darnell Kienmeyer.”
“Please take the word. It is an example of a servant, so I have no regrets.”
“Did you say you were Klaus’s friend? It’s definitely similar, but it feels different. I think I know why Klaus calls you his best friend.”
After saying that, the Demon King gestured with his hand and showed a sign that he should stop now.
Then, Kaella and Cerili both stopped their vigilance and the soldiers behind them also lowered their weapons, arousing the bloody atmosphere.
“I hear, Kienmeyer, they say that if I get you, I get half the kingdom.”
“Not at all. I am just one of those nobles who owns a little bit of land.”
“If so, what do you think is the half of the kingdom?”
“… After all, I think the first thing to do is to turn the hearts of the people of the kingdom to the favorable side.”
At Marquis Kienmeyer’s words, Yulia nodded her head saying, “I guess so.”
She was at least like this with Klaus accompanying her, but if she had only come with herself and his subordinates, she might have faced her organized resistance.
The aristocrat named Darnell Kienmeyer, who was right in front of me, must have gone through a lot of trouble to calm the anxiety or hostility that might have been inside his territory.
In the First Continental War, the western part of this place suffered more damage than the eastern part, especially the kingdom.
If my family, relatives, and friends died at the hands of demons.
It could be seen that it was almost impossible to accept them easily.
“That’s right. As you said, it’s important to turn at least some of the hearts of the people of the kingdom.”
“…”
“So, Kienmeyer, I need your help. Aren’t you, like Klaus next to me, a person who played an active part in the war and was kept in check by nobles? Many kingdoms must sympathize. In addition, you have good ideas of your own, so your surrender is really like half the kingdom to me.”
He was the first person to formally request surrender, and he is not even a mere idiot.
If the Marquis of Kienmeyer surrenders, naturally everyone around here will turn around.
Even this place was not far from the capital, the center of the kingdom.
In many ways, the surrender of the Marquis of Kienmeyer was from Julia’s point of view.
And from the eastern point of view, it was similar to breaking through the central defense line or the south.
It seems that they are already ready to accept all the soldiers under Yulia’s command.
As the demons entered, the soldiers and villagers who were waiting in advance received their horses and began to carefully lead them to the temporary stable.
And other personnel guided the demon soldiers who were standing awkwardly to a temporary shelter.
Everyone is careful not to buy misunderstandings and spark conflicts.
Wouldn’t the humans in the kingdom be surprised by the sudden arrival of the demons?
They looked puzzled as to why those who had only treated them with hostility until now were doing this.
The people of the kingdom were worried that the demons who were still holding weapons in front of them, who were now unarmed, might harbor evil hearts.
Klaus looked at it like that, thought for a moment, then shook his head.
‘At first, they would be awkward with each other and would not want to approach each other. But it’s a pain that everyone has to go through. If I get rid of these things, it’s rather poisonous. It is a necessary pain, a thorny road that must be endured.’
Thinking so, Yulia, Kaela, Cecily, and even Planche were accompanied.
Heading to the meeting room originally used by Darnell Kienmeyer and his subordinates.
When everyone finally arrived inside, Yulia naturally sat at the top of the table.
And when he recommended Danel Kienmeyer to be next to him, it naturally became a picture of the demon king treating human nobles.
“…”
It was Julia who put aside Klaus, left Kaela and Cecily, and sat herself right next to her.
Of course, Darnell Kienmeyer couldn’t help but be a little curious.
“Aren’t you asking why or why you surrendered?”
“Didn’t I already tell you everything? And needless to say. Because everything is already expected because of that man.”
Julia pointed to Klaus, who was standing far away from the table.
Darnell Kienmeyer nodded his head as if he understood roughly.
In order to live, I want to be recognized even a little bit for the things I have done so far.
Such parts could not but be what Darnell Kienmeyer wanted.
“But that may not be all. There must be something you want from me Marquis Darnell Kienmeyer.”
“…”
“Otherwise, would you, one of the most important pillars of the kingdom, come in so easily? He says he has found a way to live, but he is not the kind to give up the cause for personal gain. If so, what is the reason, why did he even kneel down to the demon king?”
Julia pauses her words and looks at Darnell Kienmeyer.
As if I already knew what you were thinking.
It seemed to ask whether I should speak with my mouth or would you speak directly.
Still, as Kienmeyer remained silent, the Demon King laughed and opened his mouth.
“If you resist, you will be subject to complete destruction and plunder, but if you cooperate, you will be excluded from it. Rather than your people, humans shuddering in pain and fear, you would rather listen to the voice of a traitor and become a strong fence.”
“… !”
“Don’t you want to keep this as an autonomous district? Not simply for your power, but for those who still do not believe in me and my people in the East. To look at this place for a while and let them know that the demons are not just evil and cruel people as rumored. So, if you become trustworthy, get out of there and come under me, and then, when all the uneasiness disappears, you too will get rid of the self-governing area and officially come under my rule.”
Darnell Kienmeyer nodded his head involuntarily at those words.
Wanting an autonomous zone is not simply for one’s own gain.
If Yulia, the Demon King, finally conquers the kingdom and even controls the empire.
Even if someone accepts the rule of the demon king, someone else may feel anxious and confused about what to do.
So, he is trying to act as a fence for a short time by himself.
Stay relatively safe in here and keep an eye on it.
To see why he and Klaus chose the East and became the Demon King’s servants.
“… Since you already know everything, let me tell you. Humans are still afraid of demons. Even if someone can accept it, it won’t be someone else. Regarding that part, I hope that while taking care of them temporarily, they will not be hostile to the reign of His Highness the Demon King.”
“There is nothing like that. If it keeps bothering you, it’s easy for a conqueror to get rid of it.”
Then, the expressions of Darnell Kienmeyer and the other humans harden.
What do you mean by getting rid of it? It means that you will kill and eliminate all signs of futility.
It was no different from saying that they would not simply kill enemies in war, but would go ahead with massacres even after everything was over.
Darnell Kienmeyer looked at Yulia as if asking if he would really do that.
Then, Yulia looked at him with a very cold expression, then smiled.
“I can’t even joke. Because you look at me like that.”
“Eh, Your Highness the Demon King.”
“I am not a crazy bitch who came here simply to loot. A king who will strive to give this land to my heirs forever. The people of this land will all be my people, so why would I kill them just because they are a little anxious? I don’t know if you want to harm me again.”
“… I was really surprised. He suddenly said that…”
“I promise you, Darnell Kienmeier. Even though the process was a war, the crystallization of violence, I don’t want the two worlds to be cut off forever because of it. Someday, I want to live thinking that humans and demons, as well as fairies and beasts, are just different in appearance. I want that to be my world and become a demon like I am now.”
In fact, it would not be an exaggeration to say that Yulia’s words were close to a futile dream and delusion.
Of course, the tribes in the west and the demons in the east have a bad relationship.
Fairies, beastmen, and humans are still uncomfortable with each other.
Nonetheless, Yulia proudly said that she hoped that all the races would live under one king without causing conflict or conflict with each other.
‘At this point, it sounds very absurd. It is absurd to say that a war-torn relationship can be restored. But nobody knows the future. If we get closer and closer in an undivided world, isn’t that really possible?’
Darnell Kienmeyer stopped thinking and met Klaus’s eyes.
Then Klaus smiled very slightly and shrugged his shoulders as if asking.
The question of the aspirations of the king I have chosen and the king you will now choose and serve.
“…”
Darnell Kienmeyer thought for a moment, then nodded slowly.
I don’t know about anything else, but I thought that my friend had chosen a king very well.
“Danelle Kienmeyer.”
“Yes, Your Highness the Demon King.”
“You can do whatever you want. However, it is permitted only for my sake and for the sake of my people, and I will not forgive any violation in either case.”
“I will keep that in mind.”
“In that case, you may continue to have your castle and land, Kienmeyer. I’m glad you’ve succeeded Klaus in the kingdom and reaping another great one.”
After Yulia said that, she told me to rest for at least a day.
Even if I want to rest for a long time anyway, it won’t be long before I have to move again.
