My Disciples Know That I Am Strong

Episode 16. Second meeting of nobles (3)

The atmosphere in the meeting room became more serious after my conversation with Chris. Everyone in the conference room was looking at Chris, so it was hard to say anything easily. Except me, of course.

In the silence that flowed for a while, Chris said.

“Let’s start the meeting of the nobles. Please explain the agenda to be covered this year.”

At his words, the Marquis of Medith stood up holding a piece of paper.

“I am Medice, who is in charge of explaining the agenda of the noble meeting.”

The agenda is explained with a light introduction.

The biggest issue dealt with was the issue of food. The agenda was that food production had noticeably decreased due to natural disasters such as extreme weather conditions, droughts, and earthquakes that occurred in the second half of last year.

The Marquis of Medis said that after many years of this condition, food shortages could occur.

Continued, the resolution to abolish the slavery system of other races was described along with the agenda that the knights near the border are suffering hardships due to the recent increase in demonic power in the west.

The next issue was the ongoing conflict between Duke Calus and the Aium Kingdom.

After that, several other issues were mentioned, and after all the explanations were over, the Marquis of Medis sat down.

“We will make up for the lack of harvest last year with food reserves. But you do need to be prepared.”

To solve the problem so that it doesn’t happen again, knowing the cause was the first thing, but I already knew why the extreme weather happened.

After Orient signed Maria, there was a time when I had a separate story.

Then Orient spoke to me.

“After fighting Peremus last time, although it is a very small amount, the mana of the human world has been consumed by the demon.” Called.

She then warned that it was in the process of purifying demonic energy, and that the state of nature would be unstable for several months.

And while informing me of this, high-ranking demons like Peremus threatened to get rid of it as soon as possible and disappeared.

Since they gave you the sanctuary weapon, it seemed like you were going to pick a lot of mulberries.

“Has there ever been an extreme weather event like this before?”

I came to my senses at the words of the prince and focused on the meeting again. I took a general look at the people sitting in front of the round table. Everyone thought deeply, but no one spit out an opinion.

Except for one person.

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Se-Ri’s expression already seemed to know what to say.

He told me about Orient separately, and I read countless books to acquire knowledge in the past year.

As I was watching, the tax collector raised his hand.

“There was. Your Highness the Crown Prince.”

“!”

The attention is focused on Se-ri. Chris bit her lip, wondering if she didn’t like the way Se-Ri was looking at her.

“…… When?”

In the end, I reluctantly ask.

“Before the first human-man war broke out, right before the demons attacked Pharaoh Kingdom.”

“What?! That means…… !”

“Are you saying that the abnormal weather is related to demons?!”

At her words, the inside of the conference room was in an uproar for an instant. At that, Chris yelled at her, and her raised voice died down.

“Princess Seri, are you sure? Natural disasters happen every year. In some areas, extreme weather events occur from time to time. Do you really think you are related to the demons?”

“However, it was only during the Man-Ma War that it happened continuously enough to reduce food production. If you look for the book written by the hero, you will know.”

The achievements of the warriors who saved the empire were great, so even if they remembered those achievements, they probably didn’t pay attention to things that were useless to find out, such as the weather at the time.

“Then, should we assume that the demons are involved in this abnormal weather?”

“I can’t say for sure. Records are for reference only. In fact, it is impossible to verify.”

Other nobles lament at the tax collector’s words. Chris smiled as if he knew it. He was a smile of relief.

“However, there is one thing in common between then and now.”

“What do you have in common?”

“The fact that he raided the Pharaoh Kingdom hundreds of years ago and the fact that Peremus crossed the border and attacked our Pretium Empire last year.”

An attack by demons.

The persuasive power is strengthened by culling the cause based on the commonalities in the two cases.

“However, isn’t it unreasonable to say that the abnormal weather was caused by the attack of the demons alone? Unless the demons use 9th tier magic…….”

“That’s right. It doesn’t matter if the demons attacked. The important thing is that as the demons invaded the empire, mana and demonia were mixed.”

“Manae Magi…… ?”

“Don’t you know what happens when a person with mana is encroached on by demonia? Mana is consumed by demonic energy, and her flesh rots as her life force is taken away. If you look at this for mana floating in nature, you can predict that the reaction will not be very different.”

Based on the facts Se-Ri heard from me, I think he did a good job of speaking as if he had drawn his own conclusions, although his persuasiveness is increased.

If I had mentioned this as information I heard, like last time, it would have been ignored saying that there was nothing but Prause.

“…… So, is there a solution to that?”

The cause was specific. So what’s left is the solution.

Seri hesitated to answer, then she gave me a sidelong glance. Seeing his apologetic expression on his face, he seems to be saying for some reason, ‘Can’t you hate me?’ I nodded slightly.

“That’s—”

“Wait, I want to ask you one question before that.”

Just as Seri was about to open his mouth, Glare Todia interrupted.

“If this abnormal weather was caused by an attack by demons, isn’t that not just a matter of natural disasters, but also a possibility of another war between man and man?”

“…… I think we need to consider that possibility.”

“Human War… ….”

The nobles are perplexed.

It is natural. Hundreds of years ago, the Pharaoh Kingdom disappeared in the Great War, and the empire was on the brink of extinction.

It is said that such a crisis will come once more, but there was no one here who would not be anxious.

“Whether you like it or not, extermination of the demons is inevitable to solve the problem of abnormal weather.”

Exterminate the demons.

This was a word that could not help but be a burden to me, who has the title of a warrior (though it is an illusion). The tax collector must have noticed this and spoke cautiously.

“Extinction…… That… ….”

The nobles’ eyes naturally turn to me. I feel like my shoulders are weighed down by the burden.

I crossed my arms and said in the nonchalant way I always did.

“…… Extermination of the demons is the same as starting a war between humans and demons on our side. Are you ready for that?”

I want you guys to be alert too. Because it’s not something that can be overcome just because me and the warriors are proud of each other.

No one can answer. Even Chris, who always maintained a confident appearance.

“If you are not ready and determined to do so, do not say that we will attack first. Unlike monsters, they have intelligence. I will never stand still.”

Okay, if I say this, won’t you tell me to go into the Pandemonium and destroy everything?!

“I’ll have to think about this agenda in conjunction with the one presented by Archduke Rexton. Strengthens anti-horse magic to prevent demons from crossing the border. So that something like last year doesn’t happen again.”

“Not enough. With that.”

Anti-demon magic isn’t enough.

Not only did it not work for the corps commander and sub corps commander level, but it was a level that easily passed the upper rank demons.

The master of the magic combination that makes it is an 8th tier, but in order to deal a fatal blow to them, you had to know how to use 9th tier magic like Orient. However, as far as I know, there was no case where the head of the Magic Guild entered the ninth tier.

In the end, we had no choice but to allow the demons to attack, and we had no choice but to respond accordingly.

The important thing is how well you respond here.

In order to respond well, people with good abilities were needed. Even if it’s those who don’t appear in the game.

“What…… ?”

“The difference in power between humans and demons is considerable. If you come with an army next time, how will you respond then? Is it really possible to deal with demons with ‘only’ humans?”

“What do you mean?”

“…… Do you have any plans to use other races?”

My remarks startle the four dukes and other nobles. These are the expressions that ask what this bastard is saying now.

“Let’s use other races…… ?”

The atmosphere in the meeting room changed to thin ice once again, as if my words had become a spark.

“Are you talking sanely?”

“The strong physical abilities of the Beasts, and the ability to assimilate mana of the Elves, these are things humans can acquire after years of training. But they instinctively realize it from birth. Why do you want to keep them as slaves?”

“Then ask the other way around. How do you think other races will be friendly to our empire? Who knows, when I give them my sword, I’ll cut the backs of our knights?”

“…… You have to pay the price.”

“Payment?”

“It will be difficult to gain favor from other races. However, if you officially apologize to the other races and pay for the massacre, you will be able to get their help, if not their favor.”

In fact, it was not easy to win the favor of other races even in the game. Because there would be no other race to join hands with humans at the time of the resistance.

But it was possible because of the Duke of Tori.

When the empire was suppressing other races, Tori’s father was the head of the family, so he couldn’t use much power. And other races living in the Aus Territory experienced it. So, if Tori was there, he could get their help, if not their favor.

Besides, demons are a problem not only for humans, but also for other races.

I couldn’t say that at this point, but if Chris changed his mind even now, he could lead the Duke of Tori to change the way other races think.

“In return, you mean freeing all other races from slavery and returning the territory so that they can become independent?”

I nodded. Chris narrowed his brows and closed his eyes for a long time before opening them. Tiredness was visible on his face.

“First of all, you must know that there is a difference between ending slavery and being flexible. If we completely abolish slavery and recklessly let other races go, will we really let the Empire own the lands that were taken from them?”

Chris looks at me and calmly lists the words.

“Absolutely not. Rather, they will try to target the land of the empire. Maybe even avenge the carnage. It is absurd to say that slavery should be abolished without giving any thought to such matters.”

I can understand the Empire’s position. I understand. Without the abolition of slavery, the story of cooperation itself could not be brought up.

Take a look at how he doesn’t want to lose even if he dies. Ooh, poisonous poisonous poisonous poisonous poisonous poison.

“At present, flexibility can be exercised, just as Toriaus revised and applied his slavery to his estates. However, complete abolition of slavery is impossible. So don’t bring up the abolition story in front of me again. Because I have no intention of listening to you.”

I can’t help it, but it seemed like it was time to step back.

Looking at the reaction of the nobles, it seemed that Chris’ words sounded more persuasive than mine. Of course, they are not in the position of other races, but in the position of the human who ruled them.

Still, this conversation won’t go in vain.

This is a kind of foreshadowing. When the human-majeon war broke out, these words were meant to make them rely on other races.

In the end, the prince’s forces are those gathered under his power. My words will shine when power becomes obsolete.

“…… Okay. I will not force you. It’s just that I think so.”

After a brief scuffle, the meeting continues.

“Then next… ….”

“Since His Highness Chris reacted like that, I will omit the resolution to abolish slavery at this meeting of nobles.”

The quick-witted Rexton put the papers in. Backing down here meant giving up on persuading the crown prince.

I hoped that I would persevere with that idea, but he was also a nobleman.

You can’t hope for the same way of thinking as I used to live in modern times.

“Then…… It must be the turn of Duke Calus’s agenda. A proposal was made on how to prevent conflicts between the Aium Kingdoms, which have become much more frequent than before, over resources on the border. If you have any thoughts on this, please raise your hand and speak up.”

I raised my hand as soon as the Marquis of Medith finished speaking.

“Prause?”

“I think I can solve that problem.”

Let’s tickle the ears of the eastern nobleman this time.