The Cute Master Was Actually the Black Demon King

47 – The family where the demon king hid

[Now, let’s move on to the main topic.]

“… ….”

As she wrapped her tongue around the refreshment and absorbed it, Lucifer carefully opened her mouth.

[In the first place, it’s impossible for me alone. Even though I am a great mage who has reached the level of the 9th circle, there are limitations as a single body.]

“…… So you requested cooperation from us, the Empire?”

At Duke Kesil’s question, Lucifer lightly nodded her head.

[That’s right. Aren’t you the ones who have the greatest power among the nations that oppose the 12 Demon Kings?]

Adding that if cooperation was necessary, it had to be the Empire.

Lucifer continued her words.

[In conclusion, you accepted my proposal. Then, if there is something coming, shouldn’t there also be something going?]

“… ….”

If there is something coming, there must be something going.

It was clear what he meant.

A piece of information that the elder lich Lucifer brought out as a negotiating card while proposing cooperation.

The location of two of the 12 demon kings.

Because they were fully aware of the weight of that information, everyone in the audience hardened their expressions.

And while looking at their eyes as if appreciating them, Lucifer started to open his mouth again.

[This is the information that the Immortal Legion under my command figured out.]

Lucifer swallows his tea with his tongue this time.

As if savoring the taste, Lucifer’s eyes flashed once.

[I expected it from the scent, but the tea tastes really good. Although it is not alcohol.]

“… ….”

A tendon sprouted from White’s forehead at the way his conversation leaked into another direction.

What are we going to do?

I’ve thought about whether it’s a ploy to waste time, but it doesn’t seem to be the case.

The elder lich, Lucifer, was enjoying the scent of tea in a genuine calmness.

And, of course, it was the people of the Empire who felt resentment for such a calm and weak attitude.

“…… So? The information that the Immortal Corps found out must be the location of the 12 demon lords, right?”

[Ah, I did.]

When White dared to open her mouth again, Lucifer smiled as if she was going to get back to the subject only then.

She was White, worried that he might stutter again.

[…] … Their location as far as I know. That would be more valuable information to you than a thousand gold.]

“… ….”

A serious expression soon appeared on Lucifer’s expression, and that concern was fortunately overshadowed.

…… I don’t know if there’s something to be said for facial expressions because I don’t have facial muscles, but anyway.

[Let me tell you, Emperor of the Empire.]

Lucifer started to open his mouth slowly, looking directly at the emperor.

In a very serious attitude, but somehow, it seemed like he was trying to enjoy the reaction.

[…] … Two of the 12 demon kings, their location is right.]

With such a strange and meaningful expression, Lucifer finally put that ‘information’ in her mouth.

[They are none other than the center of the empire.]

“…… !”

The emperor’s eyes changed sharply and began to give off a cool look.

Because it was a word that could not be said that easily, a word that should not be said.

If the person speaking those words had been a subject or aristocrat of the empire, the emperor would surely have punished him severely.

…… However.

The place and time of uttering those words, and if the person in question was that elder lich Lucifer.

The words slowly gain weight and sincerity.

“…… It is located at the heart of the empire?”

Around the time when the emperor began to think seriously.

This time a subdued voice came from the other side.

“Those words are not something you say randomly, right?”

[…] ….]

Count Schneider started glaring at Lucifer with glowing eyes.

As Earl Schneider, who was loyal to the emperor and the empire itself, he couldn’t have just listened to Lucifer’s words and ignored them.

A bloody spirit was rising over his expression.

“Answer me, Richie. What exactly does that mean that the 12 demon kings are seated at the center of the empire?”

[…] … Khehehehe.]

Lucifer let out his characteristic laugh in a bad mood at Count Schneider’s question.

Then he tapped the armrest of the chair lightly and opened his mouth.

[My words are the truth without a single lie. Among the 12 demon lords, there are exactly two. They hide their true identities and hide in the seven families of the Empire.]

“… ….”

By that point, Count Schneider’s face was flushed red, as if he would be indignant at any moment.

Do you not believe Lucifer’s words, or do you get more angry because you believe?

While it would be impossible to know his true intentions unless he was himself, what is clear is that he is genuinely venting his anger.

However, do they cover the time and place?

As soon as Count Schneider was there, he sat down as if he were collapsing in his seat, with a reddened expression on his face.

“… ….”

At one point, a calm and cool stillness hung over me.

If I had to open my mouth, I’d have to be the emperor or Friedrich.

The two of them also looked like they were immersed in trouble with their own serious expressions.

Surely, only silence fell inside the meeting room.

[Kkeuk.]

And it was none other than Lucifer who had the role of breaking the silence.

[How do you feel? ‘The backbone of the empire’. Does your heart thump at the thought that the Demon King might be among you? Or, did the tension make your back damp?]

“…… Lucifer.”

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At Lucifer’s words, which were obviously sarcastic, Friedrich muttered his name low with a cold expression.

Since the call had the quality of a clear warning, Lucifer only responded with a shrug of his shoulders.

[Well, you don’t have to worry too much. At least in this place, the 12 demon lords and even their subordinates do not exist.]

“…… Is that true?”

The emperor asked, and Lucifer answered with a light nod of his head.

Once again, a still silence fell in the meeting room.

Maybe I didn’t like the atmosphere that much.

Lucifer opened his mouth again.

[I know what family they are hiding in.]

“…… !”

And the words Lucifer said in such a light tone were not to be taken lightly.

Friedrich frowned and bit his lip lightly.

“You should have said that first, Lucifer. If your intentions were not to drive us into doubt.”

[Kuhuhh… …. So are you saying this now? Did you tremble in fear all over again, Friedrich?]

“The bullsh*t.”

Rejecting Lucifer’s words with a steady voice, Friedrich urged him with his eyes.

And since he immediately understood the meaning, Lucifer opened his mouth again with a faint smile.

[Me and the Immortal Legion under my command have always been tracking the traces of the 12 Demon Kings.]

Ugh-

Lucifer lightly waved his hand, and the mana began to move slowly accordingly.

A small sphere of black light floated in front of Lucifer.

And what the sphere shows is none other than that.

[And recently, I was able to finally find a trace of it.]

It was a sight of a huge golden tower, mercilessly crushed and collapsed.

“… ….”

…… Naturally, White’s expression subtly hardened.

‘…… No way.’

A possibility flashed through White’s mind.

Although the weapon itself is evaluated as belonging to the lower ranks, it is clearly a member of the 12 demon kings.

The owner of the golden tower, the golden demon.

It was none other than White himself who killed him.

“… ….”

His eyes shone so small that he couldn’t see White.

One possibility was soon creating another hypothesis.

Death of the Demon King.

It must have been a major event that would shake the continent once.

Even if it was the 12 demon lords themselves, they would not be an exception.

So, after the death of the golden demon was delivered to them, it would be nice if they made some big move.

…… Perhaps, it wouldn’t have been completely impossible for Lucifer to trace their tracks.

‘If, indeed, the 12 Demon Lords are mixed among the 7 families.’

Above White’s eyes, a ghastly murderous intent began to emerge cautiously.

‘─Whoever it is.’

No matter what status you have or what position you are in within the family.

…… He just does what he has to do.

12 Extermination of the demon king.

It’s White’s ultimate goal, and at the same time, it’s something he’s obsessed with enough to go back in time.

“… ….”

Without anyone noticing, White gently pulled the chair back.

As if he would run out of the meeting room at any moment.

And around that time, Lucifer’s explanation continued.

[After the golden tower collapsed and the golden demon king died. I don’t know why, but some of the 12 Demon Lords showed noticeable movements.]

Perhaps they had a great meeting in the unprecedented situation of the death of the golden demon king.

As he added that, Lucifer let his eye light fly away once.

[And I finally found it.]

“…… What do you mean?”

[…] ….]

Friedrich asked back with a stiff expression, and Lucifer was silent once.

But not too late, he spoke again.

[Two of the 12 demon lords, where they each finally headed.]

“… ….”

Saaa-

Once again, a significant silence lingered in the meeting room.

By the time a light breeze blew through the window, everyone’s expressions were frozen.

[…] … From now on, I want to reveal the families the two demon kings are headed for.]

Saying that, Lucifer cast a glance at the emperor.

“… ….”

And the emperor was able to grasp the meaning of that gaze without much difficulty.

‘If the name of the family in which the 12 demon kings hid is revealed, there will surely be an uproar.’

In preparation for that, it must mean to control the family heads and their successors, that lich’s gaze.

“…… Listen to the heads of the seven families.”

So, the emperor had no choice but to be speechless.

His eyes gleamed vaguely with a bitter look.

“From now on, no matter what family name comes out of the mouth of the elder lich, Lucifer, don’t act rashly. Do you understand?”

“… ….”

No one answered.

Since the heads of households bowed their heads deeply toward the emperor in unison.

That would have been the answer.

“…… Did it? Immortal Elder Lich.”

[…] ….]

At the words of the emperor, who seemed somehow tired, Lucifer shook his head with a serious expression.

And within.

In the end, through the mouth of the elder lich, Lucifer.

[…] … Marquis of Vamfir.]

“…… !”

The names of the 12 demon lords, the names of the families to which the two demon lords finally headed, began to emerge.

At the first family name mentioned, the Marquis of Vampir narrowed his eyes.

[Next, the Marquis of Lycanter.]

“… ….”

At the second family name mentioned, the Marquis of Lyikanter raised his forehead.

Other family heads were also hardening their expressions with unusual expressions.

Slowly, but clearly.

A chilly silence began to permeate the inside of the meeting room.