Chapter 321 – Chapter 31 – Return
“It has been a really long and difficult journey.”
Yes, it has been a long and difficult journey indeed.
The moment I put everything down and focused on walking after knowing that it was a bond I couldn’t escape.
It couldn’t have been such a difficult journey.
“How can this be my own ball? It was made possible thanks to you who remained, and thanks to those who left.”
Those gathered in the plaza outside the academy were looking at Yulia standing on top of the altar.
She shared the glory and joy of the first continental unification with those who gathered here and those who had gone before.
She made it clear that she was not taking credit for herself, but for everyone.
“Heaven. Please take care of me and all of my people. May this great glory shine forever. And I hope that He will teach us how to overcome any ordeal by becoming one, rather than being divided and arguing. I will also live as such a king.”
Since Yulia is not really a god, she is a transcendent being, so she doesn’t believe in anything like that.
But that’s personal, in front of the ministers and the people who now only look at themselves.
It was just the monarch who needed to wish them all well.
After completing her request and oath to the sky, Yulia slowly raised her body.
Then, Planche, who was standing next to him, carefully held out his glass and poured the wine into it.
After accepting it from her chamberlain, Yulia raised her cup.
Afterwards, everyone who gathered in front of her followed her and raised her glass, and she opened her mouth.
“Do not promote division, do not take sides, do not speak twisted words. Speak only what you can keep, do only what you can do, and above all, be extremely strict with me.”
“…”
“This is both an order and a request to you. A new era has begun. In front of that, each and every one of our actions depends on whether this glory will be scattered in a few years, or whether it will last for several tens or hundreds of years. Forget about demons, humans, beastmen, fairies, all of those things. Now you are the same people with one King over you and living for each other. Even though you may quarrel, don’t forget that in the end it all has a negative impact on your future offspring.”
“Yes, Your Majesty the Demon King.”
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you who have followed me this far and believed in me. From next week, a busy daily life that cannot be compared to the past will be waiting. It’s only this weekend. Rest, play, and drink. A little fuss will pass. And from next week, you will have to shed blood and sweat more than anyone else for a new era.”
It feels like they are openly declaring that it will become a black company next week.
With that thought in mind, Klaus burst into laughter inwardly.
In fact, after the opening of a really new era, Yulia pushed her servants to the limit.
That obviously played a part in why Klaus was somehow trying to fall back.
It’s been very difficult up until now, but a life that’s twice as hard as that is becoming a daily life?
It is something I absolutely refuse to do, something I want to refuse even if I die.
“There is no need to pray for my longevity. Cheers to the life of each of you. And for my kingdom, I want you to work harder than anyone else and work tirelessly to create a world that lasts for a thousand years.”
After Yulia said that, she emptied the glass cleanly.
The Demons, Humans, Beasts, and Fairies all gathered in the seat following him.
With a shout, he neatly emptied the contents of the glass he was holding in his hand.
Confirming that, Yulia went down the altar with a satisfied smile.
Then, from behind, someone started shouting loudly, ‘Long live the Majesty the Demon King!’
As the loud cry was repeated several times, the nearest demons responded to it.
“Long live the Demon King!!”
The humans next to him followed, and the bodyguards on the beastman side.
Lastly, all the fairies who have come to this place wish for a new era and congratulations for the new king.
Yulia, who smiled while looking at that figure, took her very leisurely steps.
When the demon king stepped down from the altar, a party was held to celebrate the unification of the continent in earnest.
Even at the academy, there were several parties centered on students.
It was certain that there would never be a party as grand, splendid, and radiant as today.
Until a few years ago, they were a species that showed hostility when they saw each other.
Now they are gathered here and discussing the future.
Asmodians talk about resuming trade with humans.
Humans talk about fairies and magic.
The fairies discussed building a new road connecting the beasts and the continent.
The beastmen considered creating a new army in a new world with the demons.
It is a place to celebrate the unification of the continent and at the same time.
Now, it is a place where the people responsible for the future gather in one place and build friendships.
At the same time, it was a place to discuss how to manage the kingdom.
‘It feels so good to have no bugs.’
In the past, when parties were held, only the aristocrats were crowded.
All they say is that someone is up to something.
These days, common people don’t know too much even if they don’t know the subject.
Once in a while, a major new water change is needed.
While having a conversation on a topic that could not even be considered trash like this.
It was so disgusting that I deliberately did not go to the party Darnell Kienmeyer was calling.
It was obvious that if I went there, I would be ignored because I was a commoner.
And because that party was a gathering place for bugs who were busy biting and biting off gossip.
“Klaus.”
I had no thoughts of wanting to be called here and there again in a place like this.
So while I was spending time in a corner as much as possible, Yulia approached me.
“Shall we talk for a moment?”
“… You see.”
When Yulia said that, she watched the two men and women unbeknownst to those around her.
That the demon king already had a child in his belly, an heir who would lead this huge kingdom in the future.
Most of the people gathered at the table vaguely knew.
Just because Julia didn’t say anything about that part.
She believed that she would speak when the time was right, and she was keeping everyone quiet.
“… It’s something that everyone is curious about the eyes of the people around them.”
Because Julia knew that part a long time ago.
So this time, I open my mouth to satisfy their curiosity.
“My child will have the best of luck. Because the mother is the demon king who unified the continent, and the father is the best human man in name and reality who stood by her side and helped her with everything. You will inherit all the good parts of your mother and father.”
At the words of the demon king, the people gathered around looked at Klaus with an expression of ‘as expected’.
I wondered why the demon king had kept his mouth shut all this time because someone was his companion.
But if the opponent was Klaus, he thought it was worth it.
“And.”
If it weren’t for Yulia Ai’s next words.
Everyone gathered here might have thought of Klaus over and over again.
“My heir will marry someone who is most helpful to him in the future. It could be a fairy, or it could be a beast. Fools insist on bloodlines, but wise people see the practical side. Who was more helpful, so who deserves to be by the king’s side more.”
The words that came out of the devil’s mouth were truly shocking.
In particular, not only demons, but humans, fairies, and beasts all had to open their eyes.
From now on, the confidence that we can come right next to the future king as much as the merits we have built.
If that happened, he had to devote all his energy and devotion to the Demon King’s family.
Will you be able to make a partner for the king who has the continent under his feet?
That was the best situation that the king’s servants could dream of.
“Okay, then I’m done. I felt like I should have a talk with my partner.”
To think that the demon king had already left the place celebrating the unification of the continent.
It may be a bit embarrassing for the servants, but they cannot be more involved in the affairs of the couple.
So when they moved away, Julia grabbed Klaus and moved her steps.
“…”
Julia glanced around and saw that no one was around.
He confirmed that only Klaus was by his side.
Just like when we first met, it was like when only he was by my side.
‘Ah. Is not it. I didn’t have any children back then.’
While she was fiddling with her stomach, Yulia went into Klaus’s professor’s office.
Then, as she used to do, she climbed up on his desk and tried to sit with her legs crossed.
“Don’t do that.”
Until Klaus stops her by grabbing her leg.
“Are you telling me not to cross your legs? Are you saying this is bad for the child?”
“Nope. It’s not good for you, it’s uncomfortable, so don’t do it. Well, it’s not good for the child either. And it just looks better that way.”
Klaus whispered that and stood in front of her.
Her arms stretched out, her second, her lady, her own, her king. And I hug my child.
“What now?”
“I don’t know either.”
“You don’t know? Are you? Lie. You’ll have it all in your head as to what to do next. Like someone who knows the future, you always gave me the best advice.”
At Yulia’s words, Klaus smiled lightly.
As she said, she knew everything.
So, he gave me advice on how to move forward in the best situation.
I can do that in the future, because I still know a lot.
However, being more active than this is poisonous to both herself and Yulia.
All he has to do now is stand behind her and help out from time to time.
“I’ll just be behind you, Yulia. Then when you are having a hard time or have troubles. I’ll help you then. You are the king Because he is my king.”
“Okay. I am the king A being who reigns above all. But you said you’d make an exception. As a man who can give me advice anytime, even if I don’t want to. Someone who has the qualifications to make me choose something else when I choose something. I, the King, will allow it.”
While saying that, the demon king pulled his man inside little by little.
Just like the first time, like that moment, in this room where only the two of us are left.
I wanted to quietly enjoy this time when everything was finally over.
The two men and women bathed in each other’s warmth while smiling brightly at each other.
“”May you be by my side forever.””
