Episode 826 World Conference (10)
That bastard… …?
Adrian maintained a cool expression, pretending nothing was wrong, but the Emperor’s unexpected political maneuvering left him, who knew little about politics, feeling bewildered.
Verden also let out a hollow laugh inwardly.
Is this why they said not to ask the reason?
If I had known in advance what Emperor Geracle would say at the First Grand Council, or at least had a few minutes, I would have reviewed various ways to respond…Now, only a few seconds remain until the decision is made.
It’s a checkmate.
It is a situation where one is handcuffed to someone who forcibly grabbed their hand. The key to unlock the handcuffs has effectively already been thrown into the sea.
Whether the conquest of the Demon Realm is passed or rejected, Eon must step forward as the vanguard of the exploration of the Demon Realm together with the Arnak Empire.
You cannot undo it later.
If a so-called transcendent being were to go back on his word in front of the world like this, Eon’s reputation would be completely shattered.
“… … I was actually planning to actively agree even without going this far. So you want to conquer the Demon Realm as soon as possible, no matter what?”
Whether the reason was his achievements or other circumstances, it was somewhat understandable that Emperor Zeracl was calling for the conquest of the Demon Realm right now.
I do not know if there is anything special about the Arnark imperial bloodline. Nothing is known publicly, and even if there were, it wouldn’t make any difference.
As far as Verden knows, the lifespan of the Arnak Empire’s royal family falls within the ordinary range. Regardless of status, they are ultimately human.
In just a few decades, Emperor Xeracle will not be able to stand here.Because of his lifespan.
The Provider said that if the proposal to conquer the Demon Realm was rejected, it should be re-proposed at the next World Conference, but… the problem is that there is no telling when the next World Conference will be held.
In particular, this is the first time in about three centuries that all human species—humans, beastmen, elves, and dwarves—have gathered in one place like this.
This opportunity might not come again to Emperor Zeracl. If he truly desired to conquer the Demon Realm, he should have taken action immediately.
“I got tricked anyway.”
Still, I don’t feel bad.
Because not only Eon but also the Arnach Empire had to lend a hand. If Eon were the only one to shed blood, Verden would have been quite displeased as well.
This is probably Emperor Geracle’s political acumen.
Swoosh.
Verden raised his hand before Emperor Jeracle could fully raise it. Then Adrian also added his vote in favor without hesitation.
Eon will stand with the Empire.
The hall buzzed at Verden’s declaration.
Eon is a nascent transcendent force, but its formidable power is enough to make even the continent nervous. However, that immense power supported the Arnak Empire.
I offer my sincere praise for Eon’s noble resolve.
Emperor Jeracle expressed his gratitude as if to show off.He was indeed a sly man.
Everyone, start voting.
Following the choices of Eon and the Empire, as the Provider presided over the voting procedure, the other attendees also began to express their clear positions one by one.
The votes are split between those in favor and those against.
Some twitched their right arms. Others hid their hands under the table.Sounds of nervous glances could be heard from all directions.
“…….”
The Provider’s eyes moved from left to right, and then back from right to left. During the approximately three seconds that passed, no one reversed their decision.
The result has been determined.
27 votes in favor, 22 against. I declare that the conquest of the Demon Realm, proposed under the representative system, is rejected.
In a representative system, a resolution is passed only if more than two-thirds of the total attendees vote in favor. This rule differs from a minority system, which requires only half of the quorum.
10 in the Senate, 12 in the House. Six votes short of passage. The House vote is within the expected range, but there was surprisingly a lot of opposition in the Senate.
Verden lowered his hand and looked at the attendees. He speculated on the reason they had raised their objections.
It seems the Luas Cult has ultimately judged that conquering the Demon Realm is premature… … and the Lefragium Magic Tower shares a similar view. At the very least, the Provider and the Executor seem unimpressed by the idea of interfering with the Demon Realm right now. I suppose the Master and the Oath-soldier feel the same way.
It seems the main reason for the dissenting votes from the transcendents was that there was no urgent need to discuss the conquest of the Demon Realm.
And while Master Artisan of the Magic Tower cast a vote in favor, Indren cast a vote against. Indren, who controls the situation, absolutely detests drastic change.Even though they are related by blood, the personalities of the two were truly polar opposites.
Bank President Magnus is also on the conservative side, befitting a bank president, so it seems he expressed opposition to the conquest of the Demon Realm for reasons similar to Indren’s.
From Mauler’s perspective, it was right next to the Demon Realm, so he had every reason to be reluctant. And since I, his enemy, was spending resources on exploring the Demon Realm, he wouldn’t have had any reason to agree. He certainly has a cunning side.
In the House of Representatives, the nations of the Central Continent and mid-ranking magic towers constituted the majority of the opposing view.
Being mindful of the Senate, including the Ruas Theocracy, likely played a part, and the calculation that there was no substantial benefit after weighing the pros and cons probably also had an impact.
Well, there are probably many reasons.
Among them, the Diamun Magic Tower is also opposed.
Vantarun, who was competing for the position of Master of the Diamun Magic Tower, sided with Mauler, while Albert was under Verden’s influence.It seemed that Albert had lost the debate regarding the conquest of the Magic Realm.
Albert hung his head low as if he were ashamed. Verden didn’t care at all, as he hadn’t really expected anything.
anyway.
It was rejected by a mere few votes, but it is not without significance. After all, the Beastmen, Elves, and Dwarves all expressed their support.
King Su also appeared to be seriously interested rather than playfully interested.
If all human species united… … if things went well, they might be able to obtain clues that necessitated a large-scale exploration of the Demon Realm and the conquest of it.
Emperor Geracle outwardly appeared disappointed, but in some respects, he seemed relaxed, as if he had anticipated the rejection from the start.
In fact, it meant that the original purpose was to see how the world would react and to take Eon to the front lines toward the Demon Realm.
Ignacia rested his chin on his hand.
“A fun proposal just came up, and they’re opposing it. Ugh, this is boring.”
To be honest, no one expected more than two-thirds of the 49 people to vote in favor.So when the representative system was rejected, the reaction was simply a dry “I knew it wouldn’t work.” There was no emotional conflict whatsoever.
However… it seems there wasn’t just one person.
bang!
Obsidian-grade adventurer, the terror of evil, shattered the Senate table.
* * *
A loud roar erupted as the gauntlet slammed down between the Adventurer’s Guild Headquarters Chief and the Black Sea.
Part of the circular table occupied by the Adventurer’s Guild collapsed. Waves of air spreading across the entire meeting hall swallowed up all sound.
The Head of the Adventurer’s Guild, the Black Sea, the Perfect Adventurer, and the Indomitable Inictor let out a sigh as if they had expected it.And the captains of the Ark, who knew the details about the Demonic Terror—the Slayer of Calamity—also shook their heads inwardly.
“…….”
A heavy silence fell.
Several transcendents frowned at the sudden actions of the escort, who was not even a meeting participant. An indescribable tension began to rise.
The Provider asked calmly.
“Are you dissatisfied with the election results?”“You guys…….”
The demonic terror trampled over the table debris and descended into the center of the meeting room. The footsteps were heavy. The attendees in the House of Representatives flinched at the bizarre voice, which sounded as if vocal cords had been mutilated.
The terror of evil reared its head.
“Is the Demon Realm… afraid of the Red Dragon…?”
The direction of the helmet passed the Lower House and headed toward the Upper House. The gaze within it was glaring at the attendees who had opposed the conquest of the Demon Realm.
“In that case…… just…… find…… him…….”“…….”“I…… will…… kill…… the Red Dragon…… Sarkandra…….”
The terror of the demons was forcing everyone attending the World Conference to explore the demon realm if they did not want to conquer it.
Mauler contorted his face menacingly.
“That bastard is crazy, too. He’s trying to get himself killed.”“Not a request, but an order? He needs to fix that tone of voice first.”“That is a violation of the World Council’s laws.”
Even the Oath-taker and Indren could not hold back and showed a slight anger. The gods of the Luas religion quietly looked down at the terror of the demon.
Then, Vangelis intervened.
“Obsidian-grade adventurer, Demonic Terror, real name unknown. I heard he is an unusual adventurer who frequently travels into the Demon Realm alone. He must have a deep-seated past to be so obsessed with it. Since I also supported the conquest of the Demon Realm, I feel a bit of regret.”“…….”“However, regardless of the outcome, it is not your business to interfere when you don’t even have the right to vote.”
Vangelis spoke in a strong tone.
“Do not disregard authority. You are not qualified.”“If you… want… respect… from me…”
As the fear of the demon lightly pressed down on the tiptoes, the floor of the conference room cracked.
“Find the Red Dragon…….”“Ahahahaha! You’re still as rude as ever.”
Ignacia burst into laughter openly, then immediately wiped the expression off her face.
“Hey, you boring bastard. I’ll admit you’re strong. But so what? Do you think we’ll meekly obey you if you give us orders? If you’re going to ask for a favor, kneel first. If you’re going to give orders, come at me.”
The fear of the demon stared at her silently, then flicked its finger.
“Come down…….”“Kya hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!”
Ignacia’s maniacal laughter echoed all around. Had it not been for the protection of the other Transcendents, the attendees of the House of Representatives would have suffered a mental shock.
“You look really confident, don’t you? But you should have said that outside. As long as I’m in Gargant, no one can kill me.”
Ignacia’s eyes shone brilliantly.The boundary flickered.Reality and fantasy began to intertwine.
I’ll fold that knee the other way.
Ignacia drew up her magical power and stood up, while the demonic terror shifted its center of gravity and grabbed the huge spear resting on its back.
It was then.
Have you said everything you needed to say?
The Provider’s immense presence instantly turned the tide. Unidentifiable mental interference forcibly calmed the emotions of the attendees.
Ignacia opened his eyes wide.
‘What is this… … huh? The Lord of the Lefragium Magic Tower was a mental transcendent being?’
Until now, no one knew what kind of magical path the Provider had pioneered.The moment Ignacia witnessed that fragment, his interest naturally turned in that direction, and he forgot his anger as if it had never happened.The other Transcendents were the same.
“I stated that I would minimize emotional friction before the first representative session concluded, but since this situation was undeniably caused by the escort, I will not hold Ignacia separately responsible. However, I will issue two warnings each to the Adventurer’s Guild attendees who accompanied the escort. Any objections?”“No.”“I accept.”
The Adventurer’s Guild Headquarters Chief and Heukhae accepted the punishment without excuse.
“And I will banish the guard from here for the crime of disrupting the World Conference.”
The meeting room opened.
The Fear of the Demon walked toward the entrance without a word, in front of everyone watching. As he walked away, Heukhae threw a remark at him.
“Are you satisfied now?”“…….”
The Fear of the Demon left the World Conference Hall without answering. Lobeline, seeing the door close, swallowed cautiously.
The game has definitely changed.
The first sub-agenda doesn’t even compare. As a matter of global importance was discussed on the agenda, the meeting hall instantly became a sheet of thin ice.
It feels like it will collapse at any moment…
“With this, I will conclude the First Grand Council. Ignacia, I entrust the restoration to you.”“Understood.”
Ignacia nodded. The Senate table, ruined by the demonic terror, blurred and was recreated as a completely new one.
Then, I will begin the second subcommittee meeting.
There was no recess.
“From the second subcommittee onwards, unlike the first or the general assembly, I will not take issue with a certain degree of emotional friction. As the chairperson, I will only intervene if there is a serious obstacle to the proceedings.”“…….”“Never forget that this is, after all, a meeting.”
The Provider spoke again.
To ensure the smooth proceedings of the meeting, I will begin with minor agenda items that are unlikely to cause friction. Proposers, please raise your hands.
* * *
Considering the circumstances, stepping forward immediately was quite burdensome, but inevitably, now was the perfect time.
‘… … For Verden.’
Swoosh.
Lobeline raised her right hand.
The Provider asked.
“What is the agenda?”“It is a proposal regarding the current chaos in the magical world caused by the Darkmoon’s breach of hierarchy and countermeasures.”“A suitable topic. Good.”
The Provider nodded as the chairman.
“Bohemian Interim Tower Master, speak.”
As the world conference moves from the first to the second, it is about to enter a fundamentally different phase from before.
A serious situation is expected.
Before that, Lobeline gained the right to speak.
