Volume 7 Chapter 10 (2/2)
He's a good-hearted prince.
He truly cared a lot for his people. Not to mention, his proposal was extremely convenient for me.
”Then, before you depart, would you like to join a worship meeting of ours? I'm certain that once you've seen our proceedings, you will approve.”
”Yes, please.”
It was sudden but welcome since it would save us time. I was actually wondering yesterday whether I should drag the prince to such or not.
”The other term I'd like to add is that I want to meet with the [Dragon] Demon Lord.”
”May I hear the reason why?”
”My nation has indeed suffered greatly in this war, but for [Dragon] Demon Lord-dono, he was just fighting back in a war we one-sidedly initiated. As representative of my nation, I have to apologize.”
I was getting more and more amazed with the prince.
I would have never imagined such train of thought would come from a member of royalty.
For that, I have taken a liking to him.
”I'm happy to hear you say that, but shouldn't such an apology come from the king, the first prince, or even the second prince, and not the third prince?”
”My father and older brothers are all so bullheaded though.”
He said so with a frown. Looking at him like that, I began to grow worried.
”You don't have to worry, Procell-dono. I guarantee you that I will persuade my father and older brothers. Thankfully, they'll listen to me, given my achievements up to now and my popularity with the people. Moreover, I am in the right in this. I am just going to make them realize that this is the only way to save the Axela Kingdom.”
…well then, what should I do?
Despite what the prince said, I couldn't stop feeling uneasy.
I doubted he would be able to persuade them, but worse than that, it might get him killed. It was certainly far easier for us to act with Prince Leonard alive and in his current position. To that end, we needed someone to keep watch on him, protect him, and—in the worst case scenario—deal with the king and the prince's siblings.
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I sent my thoughts to the water in my earring.
Through any water, I was able to communicate with Ruru who was in the other dimension.
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Where the heck has she picked up those terms?
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Rorono had been and still was working non-stop.
Thanks to that, she had made enough of the ED model assault rifles that Ruru wanted.
Additionally, she had finished repairing ten of the Avalon-Ritters. Five of which I planned on deploying to the Axela Kingdom's capital as an emergency fighting force.
Even though it would mean less fighting force for Avalon, protecting the prince was worth it.
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Our conversation ended there.
I have always been relying on her, so I should give her a reward.
”Procell-dono, is something the matter?”
”No, it's nothing. I was just thinking about something. Anyway, let's head to the worship meeting, shall we?”
”Yes, please.”
We stood up and then headed to the church.
In there, the procedures for a normal worship meeting was followed.
Attendants drank our holy water—which was actually Aura's [God's Smile]—and then Ruru and the Ocean Singers sang their song promoting peace, cooperation, love, and also the idea of worshipping the god Procell.
After that, I preached the Holy Grail Faith's teachings.
Once all that was over, tears were flowing from the prince's eyes.
”Those were amazing teachings! Love, peace, and cooperation despite of race, I want to spread these values to my nation at all cost. Procell-dono, forgive me for ever doubting you! I'd like to become a believer right away, so that I may spread your ideals!”
”I'm just glad you understand. Then, to spread these ideals, to promote the growth of the Axela Kingdom and Avalon, and most of all, to deepen the friendship between our sides, let us join hands moving forward, shall we?”
”Yes, of course!”
It wasn't just the prince that was in agreement, his subordinates as well have become devoted to the Holy Grail Faith.
The moment I realized I had gained my first followers in the capital of the Axela Kingdom, I unconsciously smiled.
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We talked for a bit more before they left for home.
I considered this time's negotiations to be a huge success. Not only have I accomplished all of my objectives, I have also established the ideal friendship with the prince.
As planned, Ruru and the others—while concealing themselves in the other dimension—followed after the prince.
Ruru wouldn't be able to perform in the worship meeting this weekend, so that was kind of worrying, but her subordinates that were left behind should be able to pull it off. She had trained them hard, after all.
For now, I should bolster our war potential.
The [Black] Demon Lord would surely stir some kind of trouble and I needed the means to oppose that.
Unfortunately, the production of another MOAB—a trump card of mine and was our strongest bomb—would most likely not make in time.
If I can't count on that to improve our war potential… Oh, why don't I take a look at Kuina's new special move? I want to see how strong she has gotten.
Kuina and Fel had been training in the [Time] Demon Lord's [Time] Arena. Apparently, Kuina had obtain a special move that allowed her to not mind Fel's [Time] powers.
Without a doubt, I wanted to see that strength with my own eyes.
”Well, it's Kuina. I'm sure has developed an amazing special move.”
Like that, I headed for the carriage in Aura's orchard, excited to talk with Kuina.