Tenshi-sama stood up with a graceful gesture and moved to a table set for four in the middle of the room.

Please take a seat.

　She said, and sat down on an unadorned wooden chair.
　Behind her, two strong holy knights were standing quietly.

(I guess they are Tenshi-sama's bodyguards. ......)

　For some reason, they had a strong hostility towards me.
　Their center of gravity was on their toes, and they looked as if they were about to slash at me.

　Even though they were Tenshi-sama's bodyguards, ...... their vigilance was clearly abnormal.

(Did I do something rude ......?)

　As I was thinking about this.

"--Ganso, Evans. That's not a very nice way to treat a guest.

　Tenshi-sama warned the two guards in a sharp tone.

"I'm sorry, Miss Tenshi. ......

I'm sorry, ....... I must have been overzealous.

　The two guards, Ganso and Evans, said they were sorry, but .......
　They were still staring at us.

Huh. ....... I'm sorry, Mr. Allen. It seems that both of you are a little sensitive because of the 'incident'.

"A case of ......?　...... Oh, I see.

　I'm sure you're referring to the incident where Tenshi-sama attacked me.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

(From their point of view, the person who stabbed them and Tenshi-sama are having a friendly chat. ......)

　Naturally, they would be uncomfortable.
　This unusual caution and hostility is understandable.

"Hey, Allen. What's wrong with ......?

　Leah, unaware of the incident, tilted her head curiously.

Yeah, it's just ....... It's not a big deal, so don't worry too much about it.

"Really?　If Allen says so. ......

　So, after all the talk about unusual precautions had died down.

"Excuse me.

　Leah and I sat down on the chairs in front of us and took our places in the discussion.

　Then.

"Mr. Allen. We are very grateful to you for coming to the palace on such short notice. Thank you also for accompanying me, Master Leah.

　Tenshi-sama, sitting on the other side of the room, bowed her head slightly.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at ........ The restoration work has not yet been completed, as it was yesterday. I hope you can forgive me for that.

"No, please don't worry about it. I feel more at home in a normal room like this.

"Hmm, that's very kind of you to say.

　After a brief greeting.

The reason why I called you here today, Allen-sama, is because I wanted to talk to you right away about the incident with the demon Zealot-Grazario. First of all, I'd like to share with you some information about the current international situation.

　Tenshi-sama began to speak slowly.

As you may have guessed from Emperor Barrel-Ronelia's broadcast yesterday, ....... It seems that the five demons were released into the five major countries at the same time.

　I'm not sure what to make of that.

　These countries have signed a treaty of friendship with each other, and have placed the "evil superpower" Holy Roneria Empire as a virtual enemy.

(But this is really outrageous. ......)

　It seems that this time, the Holy Lonelea Empire has taken a bow against all five superpowers - an incident of tremendous proportions.

(If this isn't handled properly, it could turn into a war between the five major powers and the Holy Roneria Empire - a war that could involve the entire world. ......)

　While I was fretting over this horrible future.

As a result... the Duchy of Theresa was dropped.

　Tenshi-sama said something outrageous.

"What?

　One of the five major powers has been defeated.
　This is an incomparably huge event compared to the domination of the small country of Dagrio, the Land of Sunshine.

It seems that Emperor Burrell-Roneria's target was the Duchy of Teresia. ....... I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.

I'm not sure what to make of that.

　I'm not sure what to make of that.
　I'm not sure what to make of that.
　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out the best way to use it.

I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm not sure what to make of it.

I see. ......

　I was so shocked by the story that I was speechless.

　And then.

"What happened to Vesteria, and the rest of the world?

　Leah said, her face turning pale.

　Vesteria is home to her father, His Majesty Gris-Vesteria.
　Her mother died when she was a child, and he is her only living relative.



　I'm sure she's filled with anxiety.

"Don't worry, Master Leah. It seems that the Kingdom of Vestellia is lucky to be safe.

"Oh, luckily ......?

　She was relieved to hear that the Kingdom of Vestellia had luckily been spared, but the strange word 'luckily' gave her pause.

Yes. It seems that they were not very belligerent demons. According to the information that came to us, there was no direct battle and the problem was solved through dialogue.

　Apparently, demons can't be lumped into one group.
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"Oh, I see. ......

　It's a good thing I'm not the only one.

"Good for you, Leah.

"Yeah. Thank you, Allen.

　After confirming that Vesteria was safe, I decided to ask about the other countries.

"By the way, Tenshi-sama, what happened to the other five major powers, the Poliesta Union and the Lonzo Republic?

"Don't worry about that either. I heard that both of them were severely damaged. ....... I heard that the Seven Sacred Swords that rushed to the area were able to eradicate them without incident.

I'm sure you're right. ......

　The Seven Holy Swords are the Holy Knight's seven strongest swordsmen.

　It's a very human thing to do.
　A powerful soul armor specialized for combat.
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

The only demon that currently belongs to the Holy Lonelea Empire is Zere-Glazario, who was defeated by Master Allen. There is one that has borne the brunt of the dialogue with the Kingdom of Vestellia. The one that felled the Principality of Telathia. That's three in total.

　After summarizing the current predicament in a nutshell, Tenshi-sama said.

The damage here in the Leengard Empire was very small, thanks to Allen-sama. However, both the Poliesta Federation and the Lonzo Republic have been ...... devastated to say the least.

　He begins to talk about the seriousness of the damage.

The demon tribe used a terrible power called a spell and cast a curse on many people. It's an unknown power that we don't even know how to break yet. ....... It has put the people of Poliesta and Lonzo - no, us humans - in a tremendous bind.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

So I have a favor to ask you, Allen-sama.

"A favor? ......?

Yes. Would you be willing to let me investigate the mysterious darkness that keeps even your curse at bay?

　She expressed her wish with a serious expression.