Chapter 26: The Royal Family of Weimar III
After Kenta had returned home through the transfer, the Inspector, who had been dealing with him, spoke to Victoria, who was still bowing in a dogeza.
“So, Your Highness, Maya has already returned, but…”
“…Is that true?”
“Yes. He transferred right before my eyes.”
Upon hearing this, Victoria finally lifted her head and let out a sigh of relief.
“I thought Maya had come to launch an attack on the royal capital… but it seems I was mistaken, thank goodness.”
“Y-yes… But still, is Maya someone who must be treated with such reverence? As a subject, it pains me to see Your Highness bowing your head like that.”
The Inspector expressed his concerns to Victoria, who looked regretful.
“…The opponent is far too formidable. Maya is capable of annihilating this country single-handedly. We have incurred his displeasure. If we further provoke him, our nation will be wiped from existence.”
“…”
Listening to Victoria’s assessment of Kenta, the Inspector gulped nervously.
“So, what you’re saying is that Your Highness’s actions were to protect us…?”
“Yes… It may seem disgraceful, but there was no other way. I have disappointed you.”
“N-no, that’s not true!”
The Inspector shouted this as he knelt down, bowing his head.
The people around them followed suit, mirroring his actions.
Seeing this scene, Victoria felt a wave of relief wash over her.
“I’m glad the truth has reached you all. Now, I must report this to His Majesty. Someone! Carry the bodies of that ruffian and the Admos soldiers to the royal castle! And ensure that the fallen soldiers of our nation are taken to the church and given a proper farewell!”
“Yes, Your Highness!”
At Victoria’s command, the surrounding soldiers sprang into action. Once she confirmed their response, Victoria climbed into her carriage and returned to the royal castle.
Upon meeting with the king, Victoria advised him to declare war on Admos.
“W-war declaration!? Just because a mere foot soldier was killed? That’s going too far! Wouldn’t it be more reasonable to demand reparations?”
“…It’s not just that.”
“…Could it be related to Maya?”
Victoria nodded silently at the king’s question.
Seeing her reaction, the king placed a hand on his face and looked up at the ceiling.
“Not only did the Admos soldiers kill our guards, but they also attempted to take Maya’s acquaintance hostage and break into their home.”
“!? Are they insane? Admos…?”
The king could hardly comprehend that Admos would resort to such measures against Kenta.
“They must be. Maya was extremely furious about that. Though he wore a smile… I have never seen such a terrifying smile before.”
Remembering her earlier encounter with Kenta, Victoria trembled slightly.
“Is it really that serious…?”
“…We have betrayed Maya once before. And he knew about it.”
“…I see.”
“He knows and has chosen to overlook it. If we attempt any more half-hearted measures, this time, Maya will turn against us. If that happens…”
“…The day he realizes that will be the day our nation meets its end…”
“Without a doubt.”
After hearing Victoria’s firm declaration, the king fell into deep thought, then let out a heavy sigh.
“Ugh… I understand. We will declare war on Admos, who slaughtered our soldiers for their own selfish desires and dared to provoke an enemy we should not have touched! Convey this to Admos!”
“What about the surviving Admos soldiers?”
“Execute them and send their heads along with the others!!”
“Understood.”
With that, Victoria exited the room.
Thus, Weimar swiftly declared war on the neighboring nation of Admos, a country of the Human Tribe, without delay after the conflict with the Demon Tribe.
As a result, the Human Tribe’s nations plunged deeper into chaos.
At the same time, a rumor began to circulate among the Human Tribe’s nations.
It was the rumor that Weimar had fallen into the hands of the Most Fearsome Summoner, Kenta Maya.