
It seems more natural to assume more than one player is playing. Plus
again, if these factions were to change, some players might no longer be willing to fight.
That's how international politics works; it's not something that operates through
emotion.
That's so…
For Clayman, we just interrupted — but at the same time, he tried
take advantage of us. He would love it if Hinata and I were with each other
drop.
For Farmus, I, as the overseer of Tempest, am a pain. They don't want to
they destroy us; they want us to fall under their rule. They
hope Hinata will take me out and will love it if she
doing so.
So where is Hinata's heart? In terms of being a follower of Luminism, he would not
ignoring the monster country.
Here are the three mind frames that drive the entire — situation and ultimately, the,
I escaped from Hinata, Farmus retreated, and Clayman died. Yang
bring to our condition to the present.
The situation that attracted this mastermind at first had changed. Clayman's gone, man,
and the 'people' behind him must have been busy reconstructing what small combat forces
what remains.
Does this guy still want to go straight against me?
It is understood the possibility of taking such an action is low.
If the mastermind's strength surpasses Clayman's, he'll be involved far ahead when he
doing so. Even if he maintained his own strength throughout
this time, his involvement would not mean much now, after defeat
strategic is severe.
So there's no reason to chase me. Not like the people in the shadows
will decide to go reveal himself now, long enough after the facts. Whether he wanted to make a comeback or not, he knew frontal attacks
to me is definitely not the way to do it.
What about the other factions?
King Edmaris ascended the throne, his ambitions shattered. The new king is doing something, something,
and there are those among the administrations who of course wish us harm. Our
bother them, no doubt, and there's a good chance that they
not giving up on getting us out of the picture. But Diablo's watching
them. If they try to become a new mastermind, they will definitely spare
time with. I doubt they're a threat, though you can't
it is because of the counting. Maybe someone among them
hiding a darker, more sinister aspect. This is why
why dealing with humans is sometimes so painful.
The Western Holy Church is completely opaque. Judging from Reyhiem's lost status in
action, everything must be very messed up there. Is Hinata struggling to cope
this too? If he doesn't have a clear and obvious reason to oppose us, then,
there are not many reasons to take action. But what if he
take action? That meant something forced his hand.
Report. It should not be forgotten that there are most likely many people
working in the background.
Yeah. Good point. But if anything, whether Hinata wanted it or not,
everything can keep moving forward. I don't think optimism right now is a good idea.
“Maybe, since there are a lot of interests at stake here, we should
working on the assumption that it was not solely Hinata's decision to
make?”
Diablo must have come to almost the same conclusion I have.
“Good words, Diablo. I was just about to say that myself. ”
Raphael saved me, of course, but there was no need to reveal
that much. Maybe Diablo's a lot smarter than I thought? I use
Mind Accelerate to rotate my brain a million times above normal, and Diablo had come to the same conclusion at about the same time. Without
Raphael, I'm gonna eat his dust.
“Heh-heh-heh-heh... In this case, we should still pay attention to the intervention
hand of the Western Holy Church this time, too.”
He knows, he's had enough, so maybe the warning I'll make isn't
too important. Still, the rest of my team deserves to hear it.
“But, we might make a big mistake.”
“How can that be?” Ask Benimaru. My other cabinet noticed me
scrupulously. I obviously need us all on the same page here.
“As Diablo just said, there may be more than one person playing.
Chances are the current status quo is the result of a wide range of interests
different goals, so we shouldn't assume the opposition we all will
act the same way, you know?”
My team agreed. If that explanation is enough to convey my point, then,
they are very quick to understand it too. Except for Gobta, remember
how he's taking a nap right now. It was almost a relief to see. But he still is
will be punished later.
“Then you think these various interests are related to the one being talked about
Clayman?”
“I don't know, Benimaru. But we haven't decided anything yet. Work on
an unfounded assumption when there is not enough malicious data, I think.”
I shrugged my shoulders. Being in my slime state, it just looked like
some ripples were pulsing in my body.
“But it makes sense,” added Kaijin, sure. “As, if Hinata moves
based on obligation, not necessarily request.”
“Heh-heh-heh-heh... In that case, I will investigate further. Merchants
who gave information to Edmaris and his minister, but thought about it,
which should have arisen my suspicions.” That's shocking“Wait a minute. The traders...?”
“Does anyone bother you, Mr Rimuru?”
“Well, I mean, Farmus invaded us to increase their coffers.
War has a way of moving money, and you always have people who
trying to profit from it. Maybe some of the dealers are working at
behind the scenes to get a part of that action?”
“So..”.
That's another point we ignored. Our enemy may not be a great country with
large forces under their control. In the end, both now and in
the distant past, is the greed that causes enmity among
the people. So as long as money can be exchanged for power, traders need to
monitored too.
I jumped out of my chair, took on a human form and observed the audience.
Then I started handing out orders.
“Shuna, check out the account books we found from Clayman castle and have a look
which traders to visit frequently.”
“Good my master.”
“Diablo, tag some Farmus civil servants and find out which traders
the closest to them.”
“Quickly, milord.”
“Benimaru, I want you to double-check your options for our powers
send as Yohm's reinforcements. They should be ready for anything.”
“Not a problem.”
“Rigurd, I will leave you to lead the city. We'll hold
festival for the century, so prepare a place for it.”
“No need to tell me twice!”“Geld, don't worry about what we just talked about. Just focus on
your own work. If we get into serious trouble, we'll come
You, so trust me for now, okay?”
“Of course. There is no one in this world who will not trust you.”
“Hakuro, you help Benimaru. Gabil, working with Rigurd. Rigur, defeat
our entire security system. We have to be ready for all the races we are going to
hold immediately!”
“Received!”
“Ya sir!”
“Ready!”
“And, Shion, um... You take care of me! Yes it!”
“True!”
Obviously, I'm busy. I patted Ranga on the head as I smiled, satisfied.
This should work; everyone can handle their own business now.
“Then what about myself?”
“Oh yeah, uh, Veldora, stay away from everyone.”
“It must be done!”
I doubted it. Him, I have to keep a personal eye. Oh, and...
“Gobta, I know you're tired, but come see me in my office.”
“Gahh!”
Seeing my first smile after I woke her up, definitely made her
little scared.
Alright Even after becoming a demon lord, these meetings seemed to be
not much has changed