When you don’t even know the basics about the people on the other side.
, “does that mean we gotta toss away our sense of values from Japan?” didn’t I. When I think back on Kyouya’s expression at the time, I feel disconsolate.
「Then, Riho-… I mean Sophia as well?」
「She is in yet another category, but has also led an eventful life.」
Tagawa asks the Pope about Sophia. This guy… just now he almost referred to Sophia as “Rihoko” didn’t he.
「The sequence of events is that she was engulfed in the war between the countries of Sariera and Otsu, then taken into Ariel-sama’s protection when she had lost her parents and hometown.」
That is, something else. What an awful series of events. While I have only been able to hear a brief summary of the main points of her situation, just that alone is enough for me to imagine that it was a cruel situation. So from Sophia’s point of view the Demon King Ariel is her lifesaver huh. Well then, naturally she would cooperate with her.
「Then who is Merazofis?」
Tagawa piles on with more questions. It seems to me that for Tagawa, this is the one he really wants to know about.
「He was a servant to Sophia-sama’s parents. It seems that during their escape he was turned into a vampire by Sophia-sama.」
I unconsciously raised my voice in shock.
「Indeed. Sophia-sama and Merazofis-sama are vampires. Sophia-sama in particular is the only True Ancestor since the first generation Demon King Foddway.」
There was so much additional information that I was left speechless. Or maybe I should say, this person sure knows an awful lot about many things.
「Humph. As expected from you.」
Ronant-sama snorts at the Pope while fixing his gaze on him.
「However, having information about your opponents is one thing, but whether you can win or not is another matter. What are our chances of winning?」
Ronant-sama fixes his gaze on the Pope with a sharp glint in his eyes. J, just what I’d expect from Julius’s teacher. The air of intimidation is tremendous.
In response though, the Pope answered without showing any hesitation.
Saying so, Ronant-sama stood up.
「In that case, I shall display my strength to its fullest.」
He then held out his hand to the Pope. The Pope also stood up, and grasped the hand back.
「In the end I was unable to become her student, so instead the only thing to do is surpass her on my own.」
So saying, Ronant-sama gave a bold smile.
「Then, I want you to use that Space Magic of yours to scrape together as much military strength as possible.」
To Ronant-sama, the Pope smiled sweetly while saying that. In an instant, the smile dropped off Ronant-sama’s face, and he looked aghast.
「Y, you! Am I just a courier to you…?」
「This is something that only Ronant-sama can do.」
To use Ronant-sama, the peerless chief of the imperial court wizards in the Empire, as a courier. What an extravagant usage to put him to.
「Dammit! Let’s do it then!」
Instead of refusing that, Ronant-sama consents. It seems he might be a bit desperate though……