2-08: A Farce of a War Council (5/5)

2-08: A Farce of a War Council (5/5)

They were still wary of them, yet, but it couldnt be denied that the forces of the demon king were dormant.Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

They could just be preparing their forces for all we know!

If we dont attack they attack us, we will lose the initiative

Theres no such thing.

The archbishop continued to argue his position vehemently, but someone rebutted. Only, this time it wasnt Lilisha, but someone else.

She was the next youngest woman after Lilisha. She was outfitted with light armor and wore a helmet over her head, possessing a beauty that was less lovely and more akin to that of a sharpened blade. She was a female knight.

What do you mean by that, Knight Commander of the Duchy of Phileas? Believing that since she was a military representative, the one to answer her should be him, the general of Damores raised his voice.

The female knight answered him fearlessly. If it were immediately after the incident, then perhaps there might have been some plausibility to the fears of Archbishop-sama, but from our investigations until today, the Demon Kings castle has been in a state of alert, wary of any attacks or invaders, all this time.

On that day, the castle that was strictly being monitored by them was easily invaded by Masquerade without their knowing. And of all things, it was their Demon King who was attacked. It is only understandable that they would be in alert.

And they should remain in alert for some time to come.

The already fortified castle had its defenses further bolstered with the addition of demon tribe soldiers that patrolled it day and night.

Moreover, because it was their king himself who was attacked, even from an objective point of view, their morale was evidently high.

Given their current state, even if the entire human race were to gather and attack, it would be difficult to break through.

But just as Archbishop-dono is saying, it is possible that they are merely putting up an appearance and are in fact preparing to attack

I didnt expect to hear those words from the general of Damores who has often seen how these members of the demon tribe fight.

You are aware that they usually do not employ any tactics when they fight, yes?

U, Nu

She was exactly correct. The general of Damores had no words to rebut with.

After all, the difference in their physical capabilities were simply too great. Even a few soldiers could crush a few countries with just their strength.

There were many countries in the past that were crushed by this great power of theirs despite trying out different strategies.

Even Damores found them a threat. At least, if one believed what they say, anyway.

In the first place, scheming and strategizing are things that the weaker side resorts to.

There is little meaning in the demon tribe attempting such tricks when they are so mighty. Ever since they have always only needed one strategy, and that is to conquer their enemies with pure power.

Even if we were consider your hypothetical situation and say that they are indeed preparing to attack, considering that they are able to provide everything with mana from their attacks to their equipment, and even to their methods of transportation with such convenient methods at their disposal, any time needed to prepare should be but a moment at most.

No matter how different the clock, the ones who will always attack faster are none other than the demon tribe themselves.

This was despite everything else they did other than that being as carefree as one would expect from a long-lived race.

And another question begs itself. Just how long will this temporary state of alert last?

There is a large discrepancy between our time and theirs.

Enough! This is unsightly!!

A dignified yet commanding voice resounded at the round table.

Even those other than the ones the youngest princess was talking to could feel the pressure.

You dare call yourself the archbishop of the renowned Rimoa Faith while acting like that!?

Not only did your plans fail, but now youre shifting the blame onto Masquerade?

Moreover, you actually dared to use the Great Alliance that was concerned over the future of the human race for the sake of your self-interest!

But you werent satisfied with just that, and now youre even demanding that our goddess herself exact judgment? Who do you think you are!?

Have some shame!!

I-I havent

Shut up! Already, your words have no value.

My kingdom is no longer able to lend you even the few soldiers it could prior!

On this day, my Earthgant shall withdraw itself from the alliance.

The official process and documents will be handled at a later date.

In that case, the Duchy of Phileas shall do the same.

Try as we might to unite the country, expelling the demon tribe with our present circumstances is nothing more than a pipe dream.

The demon tribe also isnt of much threat right now. Theres no reason to make such frantic efforts.

The two of them leaving the alliance was the impetus that set fire to the oil. The rest of the representatives began standing up one after another.

They gave many reasons why. Some said that if Earthgant was leaving it would no longer be possible to defeat the demon tribe, others argued that the war costs couldnt be covered, and so on and so forth

As they said these things, the general and the archbishop finally noticed that the representatives wore contempt on their face, but it was already too late.

Even if they understood what that meant, the pressure pushing down on them from the princess prevented them from moving an inch.

Impossible. Why is this happening? It is my destiny to expel the demon tribe!

I gambled my whole life to get this far! Why, Goddess! Tell me why!

Although everything had already come to an end, the general and the archbishop still couldnt come to terms with it.

Only the young mans eyes chased after the two of them with interest as they took the lead and left.

One week later.

The alliance that used the name of the church and Damores failed. With that also meant the failure of the demon tribe expulsion.

The general and the archbishop were made to take responsibility for their failure, and as a result, they lost their power and position.

But this was exactly the end of the alliance that most of the politicians of the world had predicted.