CH 211

I need to explain this to both of them.

“Do you two understand what will happen if we tell this story to our prisoners?”

Kriemhild and Theobald shook their heads.

Kriemhild then nodded her head.

“If we don’t release the prisoners, the information won’t get out in the first place. I don’t think you need to wait for us, though.”

As I thought, you don’t know about familiars.

“No, Dorius uses beastmen as his familiars. We believe that some of the captives are also familiars.”

Kriemhild and Theobald was in a lost of words.

Theobald groaned.

“I-Is that kind of thing possible…?”

I explained the methods of beastman domination that I thought Dorius was using.

I also explained the existence of Dorius’ advisory group.

In addition to that, I told them that some people would volunteer to help him improve the treatment of their family.

When Kriemhild and Theobald heard this, they looked at each other.

Afterwards, Theobald looked up above.

“I didn’t know it was that bad…”

I guess they couldn’t understand it right away.

I shrugged my shoulders.

“You couldn’t understand right away, but… They’re making war on us because we’re living equally with the beasts. That’s who they are.”

Kriemhild raised her hand, and I nodded silently.

“What is Dorius’ stance on the demon race. We’ve only heard rumors, so…”

“They’re working with the demons in the back. But they are looking down on us. Making us fight with the beastmen… This may seem unpleasant, but… I guess they’re saying, “We’re dirty, making us fight with the inferior beastmen.” I suppose.”

From their point of view, it’s a role that requires them to do jobs that they don’t like, such as sewage disposal or garbage disposal.

I guess that’s the extent of their treatment.

Then I added the story of the demon commander who was killed in the last war.

Kriemhild and Theobald’s faces turned pale.

I then added another basis.

“If they care about equality… they can approach us by demanding the return of the bodies of their dead commanders. They didn’t even do that.”

Kriemhild shook her head and managed to return to normal.

Then she stared at me.

“I understand about the familiar. I understand that… you waited for us to arrive because there was a chance that Dorius would attack the non-human tribes if that leaks out. But won’t other tribes be attacked by this?”

Of course, we have taken that into consideration.

“Of course, you’re right. I chose this move to prevent them from taking the worst possible action against us. My priority is the lives of my people. I’m willing to take criticism.”

Kriemhild waved her hand hurriedly.

“No, I’m not blaming you. But I’m afraid that by taking this step… some people might be reluctant to join us…”

“There is a possibility, I suppose. But if they take the worst-case scenario, it will be a matter of time before they join. Our system is not rock solid.”

Then I explained the worst-case scenario I had assumed last time.

They all sighed.

Charles looked above.

“If that happens, we can’t ignore the damage here…”

I shrugged my shoulders.

“In order to defeat that measure… we need to take steps to prevent Dorius from gaining an internal grip.”

Weapons are not the only way to fight a war.

But this idea is not easily understood.

Theobald seemed to be unconvinced.

He raised his hand to make a statement.

“How does this reduce his grip? If they are successful in attacking the other tribes, his grip will increase.”

I couldn’t help but smile wickedly.

“Yes, if we succeed… ostensibly. If it fails, it won’t.”

Theobald leaned forward.

“Ostensibly?”

“Yes, that’s where the advisors come in. They will insist that the last defeat was because they took the beastmen with them. I’m telling you, logic doesn’t work. It’s just that they believe that it’s right to consist of only humans. To them, Dorius is a target for elimination.”

“Is Dorius aware of this?”

“I’m sure he is. If he is not aware of it… he will probably try to take down the other tribes by himself. If that happens, the city will be left empty and another chieftain will be brought in. If he is aware of it, he will send someone who has his back. His son, perhaps, would be a reasonable choice.”

The people listening to the previous explanation were grinning.

Because their reaction was the same as their own last time.

But Theobald didn’t have time to notice that.

“If he sent his son, then there is no problem, is there?”

My smile deepens.

“I’m sure the advisors will try to make the son their leader. From his point of view, he still has the strength to recover now. But… if he fails again, and then he becomes the leader of the group as a way to deal with his defeat…? When you think about it, what do you think he will do?”

Theobald heaved a deep sigh.

“His son will voluntarily seek the position of leader. But… will his son go for the worst-case scenario?”

“When you’re just starting out, you can’t ignore the wishes of your advisors. There is a way to eliminate the advisors at the same time as becoming the leader, but… If he does that, the territory will be in chaos and someone else will have ambitions. Either way… they’ll be weakened.”

Theobald looked astonished.

“I thought Kriemhild was joking when he said you were a Great Demon King…”

“Of course… she’s joking.”

All the heartless people shook their heads vigorously.