"So you tried to kill the man with all of Umies' pawns. Thanks for the report, Washekht.

　Brother Nuhusa heard my report and let out a sigh. Brother Chisanthe was probably the one who initiated the attack this time, but it was probably Sister Yumyess who provided the information about her pawn. It is not uncommon for those two to use each other to get rid of an obstacle.

Which side do you think is responsible for Brother Nuhussa?
It makes no difference. It was a foolish thing to do, that's for sure.
Considering his character, I'd say it worked.
I know you've been understanding and cooperative. That man is a coward by all accounts, but both Chisanthe and Yumiess misunderstand the meaning of cowardice. That's not the kind of thing you should hunt down.

　The sigh that follows is infectious. There are two main types of cowardly people. One tries to run away from fear, and the other tries to eliminate it. I don't need to tell you which one he is. Disregarding the individual abilities of the people of the planet Yugra, that type should not be hunted down.

"Brother Nuhusa has analyzed him well.
"He's the kind of guy who wants to live a safe life and still challenge the Demon Lord, so there's no need to think about it.
"No doubt.

　Brother Chisanthe and Sister Yumiez are only acting based on their own experiences of success. This can be blamed on me and Brother Noufsa, but as the victim, I don't want to bear the responsibility.

We'll take care of putting out the fire. You just keep a tight rein on Hilmera.
"She's smarter than either of them. You can't be his enemy.
"Mursht, Hilmera's bodyguard, is killing the dark one who started it all. He's a madman who hasn't even bothered to hide the body.

　His expression hardened at the mention of Mursht's name. Brother Noufsa is not a man of uncertain information, and if he says so, then it must be true.

"...... Where did you get that information?
"Shortly before the incident, a Chisanthe, a pawn of the Umayyads who had been monitoring Mursht, was killed. The weapon that killed the watchers matches the shape of the weapon that killed the darklings.

　It is possible that Hilmera ordered this, but it is more likely that Murshto acted out of control. Murshto is an unquestionable sword that protects Hilmera, but there are many other problems with him.

So Brother Nufusa's men were not killed?
If that thing makes a disturbing move, I've ordered that we suspend our surveillance and give priority to reporting it.
...... I'll make sure Hilmera nails his men so they don't do anything rash.
Keep it that way. You don't need to burden her with your secrets.

　Secrets. Every royal in this country lives with a secret. Every one of them is a sin and a karma to be borne.
　My wish is a small one. But in order to make that wish come true, ...... I am prepared to get my hands dirty. I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to pat my beloved sister on the head again.

　"How's it going?

What do you think? Has there been any movement on your part on the planet Jugla?
Yes, there has. There have been contacts with several noblemen who are under the control of Lord Umies.
After all I've put him through, he still hasn't learned his lesson, has he?

　What did he say his name was, well, it doesn't really matter. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.
　I'm not sure what to make of it. It is either yourself who is supported by the experiences you have lived through, or those who have supported you.
　Those who have done everything on their own can have their core broken by taking away their confidence, and those who have depended on others can have their core broken by taking away their support.
　You, the star of Yugra, definitely fall into the latter category. No matter how smart you are, you understand your own vulnerability, and you cannot survive without relying on others.

I guess we'll have to take the lives of our friends. Do you have any ideas?
An ordinary assassination would be impossible. They're all top-notch in terms of quality. Even a recuperating man could see the merits of the dark side with a single detection spell.
They are the ones who protect the weakest man, so how can they be of poor quality?

　Of course, I'm not going to let them tell me that it's impossible, which is something my people are well aware of. The power of those who understand that they have no future if they don't choose their means is really useful. They have crazy ideas and come up with poisonous schemes.

Prince Washekht is supplying them with supplies, but we already know the route. I think we should start from that side next.
"Oh, good. It's very good that you can't trust anything you say.

　I'm sure someone else will be harmed before it gets into his mouth. That's good, because it's a good way to get rid of the mind.

And the noblemen who have been contacted, they seem to be trying to touch on the auction.
...... So. It's a shame that he's so talented,.......

　I understood that he was capable, but I didn't expect him to sniff out the secret that I had so carefully hidden. ....... I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's trying to find a way to help you. By the time you have enough evidence to hunt me down, your people will be...

"My Lord Umies! Oh, my God!
...... What's all the racket?


"Sir Moffus is about to turn in to the star people of Yuggra, and Sir Meekol has tipped him off!
"What about ......?

　I don't understand what you're saying. If Sir Moffatt betrays me, it will only result in Sir Moffatt's own demise. My collaborator is holding a blade to his own neck so that he cannot betray anyone.
　But I need to hear more about Sir Moffatt's movements. As I was thinking this, another of my men appeared.

"Master Umies! I have something urgent to report!
What is it now?
Sir, I've been tipped off by Lord Pokmat that Lord Meekol is about to turn against the people of Yggra!
"Well--

　This was not the only subordinate to jump in. One after another, I received tidings of nobles who were under my control being turned over. All of them are trying to report to your father about the information regarding the auction that I'm managing.
　But that's not possible. I use my subordinates to conduct the auctions, and I make sure that no evidence is left behind. A nobleman's claim on his own word alone is not credible and will be seen as delusional.
　The nobles are keeping an eye on each other so that they can never betray me. But that doesn't mean that all these reports can't come at once. In the first place, if I were to take everything seriously, almost all the nobles would have turned. There is no way that a noble who has turned would report the turning of another noble.

"Yes, how may I help you?
Of course not everything is true. If the Lord of Yugra's planet has lured them, they will surely take advantage of this chaos to do something.

　Is he trying to create suspicion and upset among the nobles? But what is there to gain from that?

"Yumiess!
Again? Who is it this time?
"Sir Moffat is making accusations about the auction! Sir Moffatt has come to deliver the incriminating documents to King Selende!
What? It can't be true! It's a fabrication, of course!

　My direct subordinate would never make the mistake of leaving evidence, so it must be a fake, a forgery. But the story is not that simple. At the very least, the aristocrats who are in charge of the territory will be carefully investigated once the accusation is made.
　If he really betrayed us, then we need to make sure that the investigation will not reach us.

"Lord Umies! Sir Meechol has filed a complaint with the king!
What?
Sir Jemmies! Sir Pohkmat...
Wait, wait, wait! What's going on? What's going on?

　What's happening?

"The reign of terror can be a very strong ground. If you defy it, there is no future for you, so everyone is desperate. But from my point of view, it's the same as exposing your vitals.

　My compatriots, who have been made invisible by my magic, are watching the nobles appear one after another at the castle gate. He is checking off each item on the list in his hand to see how he has accomplished his plan.

"This is ...... what's going on?
"Exdoik. Do you remember Hashalukdehit and Feibushas? It's just like that.
"The great demon who had the peculiarity of the right arm that connects and the belly that wanders. He disobeyed orders and tried to kidnap his compatriots during a match with the Purple Demon King. ......

　Phoebushas was trying to read the memories of his compatriots to gain otherworldly knowledge and differences in thinking. But in doing so, he violated the colorless demon king's ban and was killed, and Hasha Lucrecht was executed as an example by Duvraeus.
　Both great demons tried to resist the fate of being used as pawns under the Purple Demon King and went on the offensive and scattered. If you ask me, this situation seems to be somewhat similar.

The only way to move people who are controlled by fear is to use more fear as a driving force. It's simple, they're afraid of being cut off by Princess Yumyess. So I made sure they understood the fear beyond that.
"And beyond ......?
If the princes are able to completely disguise themselves, or if they're just hiding, my observations will be enough to expose them. In what capacity did they participate in evil and how did they satisfy their personal desires? All you have to do is face them face to face and elicit specific numbers and details from them with words. And finally, you can say, "You screwed up. Princess Yumyess will cut you loose without a second thought.

　It's true that with the observational skills of your compatriots and the art of storytelling, you can make it sound as if you really have the evidence. But is that what we really believe?

What are you going to do if Princess Umies or any other nobleman asks you for advice?
I can't talk to them. There is no way that someone who is in a control structure built on fear can ask those at the top of the hierarchy or those who are watching each other, 'It's true what you said, but did I really screw up?

　I see. The evidence is a lie, but what is being said is a fact.
　As long as you can't be sure that the lie is a lie, it would be suicide to contact Princess Yumyess, and you can't casually discuss it with the people who are watching each other to make sure they won't betray you.
　Princess Yumyess is the kind of person who treats her subordinates as disposable. It is more likely that she will cut you even if you are lying.

The only thing left to do is to ...... eliminate the threat of Princess Yumyess before she cuts you off.
Yes. They are all afraid of Yumyess and are trying their best to get rid of her. I'm sure they will present a lot of false evidence and somehow try to avoid the worst possible outcome.
The Worst Consequences: ...... or ......

　From the nobleman's point of view, the evidence of his own guilt has been suppressed. If they do nothing, the state will judge them unilaterally. If Princess Yumyess just gives up on you, there is still a possibility that she will hold you responsible for all of it. The nobles would be terrified that Princess Yumyess would do something like that.
　At this point, we can also understand why she had the nobles report to her that there was a sign of turning. This is not to upset Princess Yumyess, but to make her realize that there is a movement among the nobles.


　If I were to press charges on my own, fear might keep me from doing so. However, if you see other people moving to protect themselves, you may feel that you should also move.
　If you have a strong relationship with them, they will know what you are doing. .......

It's not likely that she will be brought to justice, though, unless Yumyess herself comes to blows.
Is that so?
I don't think she did anything wrong to leave evidence. All the evidence the accused nobles have prepared is of limited value. But now that so many nobles have betrayed him, Umies's money route will take a big hit. He's going to have to realize that he's a race that's been dependent on the nobility.

　The only thing my people have done is to indoctrinate many of the ruled with lies at once. The only thing they did was to teach lies to many of the ruled at once, only to ruin the ground that had been built up over the years by people as powerful as royalty.

...... So this is good enough for Princess Yumiess?
Yes, it is. I had a plan to give her a taste of what it's like to be kidnapped and sold,......, but I'll think about that when she shows no remorse.

　It's not often that we overreact to someone's first person, unless it's a fellow human being. But I still feel the difference. The waiting Iliad and the others must be having mixed feelings right now.

Prince Chisanthe was next. How do you plan to get Duvraeus to come back?
"Umies was only selling information about Topala. I've tried to keep it moderate, but I'm going to have to be a little more extreme with Chisanthe, who's directly involved in the dark side.
Is there going to be a battle?
No, it won't come to that. I don't need an escort. I'm going to end this with a private conversation between me and Chisanthe.

　In this first person, the compatriot is less emotional. I suppose it's natural that he's in a position to respond solemnly, but his soft, apologetic smile gives me the creeps.
　However, one thing is clear: ......, no matter which position your compatriots are in, they still have the bad habit of not explaining the important points well.