Аlliance

(From the 1st person Noriv Diablo.)

Today, in my throne room, the highest demon nobles were gathered to solve the problems that arose on the eve of these years.

The throne room looked like an ordinary hall: a stone floor, a red carpet to the throne, as well as a gilded throne. There are also columns made of strong stone, as well as braziers hanging on them.

The atmosphere in the throne room was quiet and oppressive for some. I myself observed everyone and studied their behavior and reactions. Now all the noble houses are built to the right and left of the throne in several rows.

When the time came, the guards closed all entrances and exits. I look at the assembled houses and ask:

"Lord Gremory, ruler of the Western Demon Country, report the current state of your country. I ordered, in an emotionless tone. Lord Gremory took a step out of the crowd of nobles, on the right side of the throne. Then he stood in front of the throne and got down on one knee, and began to speak:

"As you command, Your Majesty." Lord Gremory said.

Lord Gremory, on the other hand, looks like a mature thin man with scarlet hair. He has blue eyes and a short scarlet beard.

The name is Zioticus Gremory, the head of the Gremory family. It seems that they will soon have a wedding with the Bael family. Their house is responsible for guarding the border in the West from humans and elves. Also, this house has a huge army. It is their kind that protects borders and preserves order in most demon countries.

- Recently we were able to arrange the supply of fresh food to our country. They were also able to stabilize the order in society. We were still able to settle the issue of mining with neighboring kingdoms on the border. We were able to further increase the protection of our borders against people. I would like to note that sometimes we came across races from other kingdoms that escaped here. Lord Zioticus reported.

- Refugees? I asked.

- It looks like it. Most of all, they were half-humans, as well as a couple of elves. Lord Zioticus replied.

- Is it clear what exactly we managed to find out from them? I asked curiously. Since half-humans do not have their own kingdom. In the second war of the races, half-humans lost their entire kingdom, but as a race itself, spruce survived and for the last few centuries lived on the territory of humans as their citizens. Although it is difficult to call those rights equal, they had to pay 2 times more taxes than ordinary people. But as I remember, then times were hard and they had no choice.

- Half-people say that most of the countries of the people have passed a law on the slavery of all half-people or lowering their rights to live in their lands. Also, some say that there were rumors about forbidden experiments on half-people. There is no confirmation of these rumors yet, but our spies were instructed to find out about it. Lord Zioticus reported.

"Okay, what about the elves? I remember the Kingdom of the Elves, a very good place for their people. Why would they run away from there? I asked Lord Zeoticus.

- They said that the High Elves who rule over them have begun to enslave ordinary elves. Since it's not the first century that everyone knows what the High Elves think of themselves. They arrogantly think they are superior to other races. But as it is, they practically force their people to serve them. We also learned that some elves who do not want to listen to them or serve at all are put under a magical slave contract and they cannot disobey their Master. Lord Zioticus reported.

- That's how they took and take into slavery? Why such a sudden change of character against his own people? Hmm... previously, they took other races into slavery and considered themselves superior to others, and now suddenly decided to prove it to their own people. Something is not clean here. I said to myself. - What have you done with the refugees? I asked.

- We have temporarily transferred all of them to special refugee camps. If His Majesty wishes, we can bring them all back. Zioticus said.

- I don't think it's worth it. Lord Gremory, then write me a full report on exactly what kinds of half-humans have come to us and how many. As well as the number of adult elves, men and women, write down separately, and do not forget the children. I ordered.

- Yes, Your Majesty. Zioticus said.

"Is that all?" I asked.

- yes. Your Majesty, this is my entire report. Zioticus said.

"Well, I'm glad that the Western Demon Country is safe, and in your hands. Lord Zioticus Gremory, you may return to the others. I said in a commanding tone.

"Glad to serve His Majesty the Demon King." Zeoticus said and returned to the rest of the nobles.

"Lord Sitri, ruler of the Eastern Demon Country, report on the current state of your country. I ordered. Now Lord Sitri comes out of the crowd of nobles, from the left side of the throne and stood in front of the throne. He got down on one knee and then started talking:

"As his Majesty the Demon King commands." Lord Sitri said.

Lord Sitri also looked like a young man, like I am 20 years old, his hair color is brown, his eyes are red, and it is also clear that he maintains his physical shape.

His name is Tyrone Sitri, the head of the house of Sitri, although he used to be from another house, but after marrying Lady Sitri, he officially became the head of the house of Sitri. The House of Sitri is responsible for the Eastern Demon Country. The house of Sitri has the best medicines and agricultural land. They also have their own army, but now it is not enough for major wars. Also, this family has an excellent library on magic. They say that soon Tyrone's wife will have a baby.

"As you ordered, we are supplying medicines and fresh food to the other demon countries. Our agriculture is still going well, but we need more demons to work with. There have also been cases near the border with bandits and monsters. We could use a couple of troops at the borders, for the safety of ordinary demon workers. We also have criminals from the Northern Demon Country. Lord Sitri Tyrone reported.

- As for the workers for agriculture, I will try to find such. As for the border, I will order one of the Generals to defend the territories from bandits and monsters. As for the criminals, this issue will soon be resolved at the end of the meeting. I said, and then asked, "Is this your entire report, Lord Tyrone Sitri?" -

"Yes, the Demon King. Tyrone said and waited for my instructions.

- Clearly, I am glad to see such good and loyal rulers of the demon countries. You can go back to the other nobles. I said, and then ordered.

"As his Majesty the Demon King wishes." Tyrone said and went back to the nobles.

"Lord Renway, ruler of the Northern Demon Country, your report. I ordered in a slightly rude tone, as I am not very pleased with this demon.

He comes out of the crowd of nobles on the left side of the throne. He got down on one knee in front of the throne, and then began to speak:

- As you wish, I am Lord Marmock Renway, I will report on the current state of affairs in my country. Lord Marmock said in a cheerful tone.

Lord Renway's appearance: white hair, brown eyes, he looks about 28 years old. He is also known as the richest nobleman among all the aristocrats. He has an influence comparable to Victor Mona-Krain, Sitri, Gremory, and a couple of other high-born houses. He earns money in different ways. It's hard to argue with him about his methods. With his money, the Demon Kingdom can continue its trade with other Kingdoms. But it is from his country that huge complaints come about life there and frequent deaths. There are also rumors that he is starting to conduct forbidden experiments on other races in order to create new types of demons. Unfortunately, it's hard to blame him just like that, you can't do without consequences.

- First of all, I would like to know how things are going about criminals? As I have been informed from some other countries, it is from you that most of the criminals come. Is that so, Lord Renway? Is your country so bad at controlling order? - I said, trying not to show my real emotions. After all, this problem has been raised more than once, and now it's time to solve it and finish it here.

"Fufufu, what are you saying Demon King. What kind of criminals? As far as I remember, there are no such personalities in my country, in large numbers. And how do you know that they are from my country? Maybe they came from others, and everyone is talking to me. Marmoc said with a smile. He knows that even if he is punished for it, it will not be too severely. But as for others, he is already beginning to cross the boundaries of what is allowed.

- Lord Renway, don't forget where you are and in front of whom! Since such cases have already become too frequent, I, in my own name of the Demon King Noriv Diablo, ask you if these criminals are connected with your country? I said loudly with a serious tone. I didn't even notice how I started releasing a demonic aura. From such pressure, Marmoc got a drop of sweat on his forehead, seeing that fooling around is a bad idea, he quickly says:

"Perhaps the Demon King. You should know that I have a difficult country and my territories are very difficult. There are no other candidates for the ruler's place. Since it is very difficult for an ordinary nobleman to rule those places. So cases with the appearance of criminals is possible. After all, the climate in my country is very cold and difficult, and there is also little that can be extracted from us. Other countries cannot help with this problem, as they are busy with their own problems. Lord Marmock said. And I already realized that he was trying to change the subject or justify himself in extreme cases. But I'm already sick of those complaints and constant problems with crime because of his country. I speak very loudly and clearly to the entire throne room:

- This is an order that does not require questions and delays. I, by my own name as the Demon King Noriv Diablo, order you Lord of the House Renway Marmok! Immediately solve the problem with criminals and settle the order in your country. If you fail in 10 years, I will deprive you of power in your country with my own right! I said loudly and released all the demonic aura.

The atmosphere was very creepy right now, and my demonic aura was causing the weakest nobles a headache. Marmok did not lose his head and quickly gathered himself and answered:

"As the Demon King commands, I will do my best. Let me transgress right now. - Marmok answered and got up, and turned his back to me, and began to walk to the exit doors of the hall.

I understood that there would be consequences for this, but he must remember who is in charge here now.

-*Creak*-

-*Clap*-

When the sounds of the closing door subsided, I began to speak:

- Ruler of the Southern Demon Country, Succubus Queen Yuki-Hime, report the current state of your country. I ordered in a commanding tone.

From the crowd of nobles on the right side of the throne, the Succubus Queen came out with a seductive gait. From such a gait, the young nobles began to fidget. She stood in front of the throne and knelt down on one knee, and then began to speak:

- As you command, ~Demon King Diablo~. She said in a seductive tone. From such treatment, many young nobles reacted by swallowing saliva. How difficult it is with such people.

Externally , the Succubus Queen looks like: She has white hair and slightly black in front, as well as a pair of red feather ornaments on the back, which emphasize the beauty. She also has black horns. The eyes are seductively scarlet. As well as sharp ears like elves. She has a slender body and a very strong-looking body. And the breast size reaches the fifth or fourth size. Her wings are black. And she shows them for everyone to see, as if trying to attract attention.

Her name is Minami Yuki-Hime, the Queen of Succubi and the house of Yuki-Hime. Their appearance is very seductive for anyone who has the right orientation. They are also demons, but it is a separate type. Succubi are very popular in all kingdoms, but many are afraid of them, due to the fact that they drain vital energy during sex, so not everyone uses their services. Succubi have a separate ruler, namely the Queen, and it is she who can rule them. The demons made a deal with the succubus species.

We have no right to meddle in the affairs of succubi and decide for them who will rule them, while we have made a deal for ourselves that their queen should take responsibility for the rule of the Southern Demon Country and not mess around.

Yuki-Hime's house used to be an ordinary house of ordinary demon nobles, but after the union and wedding with the Queen, this house is now considered as a family of succubus rulers. The Yuki-Hime House is responsible for brothels and all sorts of entertainment for ordinary citizens. Also, most of the hopes for the restoration of the demon population fell on the shoulders of succubi. Also, the Southern demon country has good trade routes by sea, so there are also enough guests.

- Now we have noticeably increased the number of succubi, as well as a lot of new services in brothels, starting from the usual gentle sex, ending with hard sex. We were also able to get a couple of kids. As for whose children they are, we have not yet been able to find out, since demons rarely check after brothels whether they have a child from a succubus. So, as you ordered, we sent the children to special camps to learn about life in society and for new soldiers at their request. Also, we lack male partners. Although the demons are coming, there are too many succubi, and the demons are slowly regaining their numbers. There is almost no crime in our country, and the order in our country is very stable. Minami reported.

Succubi can produce two types of women - succubus or demoness, it depends on the partner's genes, the stronger they are, the higher the chance of one of the two types appearing.

- It's clear, about partners, I'll try to solve this problem somehow, I understand that our future rests on you, succubi, but I ask you to learn to restrain yourself during sex. I sometimes get complaints about succubi almost killing their partners during sex. And this is from demons! And from other races weaker than ours, they almost don't come, they say they can't, there is no life! I said in a serious tone.

- I will make my subjects appease their appetites. I also wanted to say that we would not give up those refugees ~ who got into our Demon Kingdom~. Minami said in a seductive tone. And now I need to move the refugees away from the succubi, otherwise so soon half of the refugees will die without serving our society.

- If they want, I will not interfere with them. Is this your entire report? I said and asked.

"Yes, that's my whole report, Demon King Diablo~. Minami said in a seductive tone again.

- Okay, and now I need to hear the current state of affairs in the world. Lord Victor Mona-Krain, I request your report. I said in a loud tone.

The Succubus Queen realized that she was free and that's why she got up and went to the nobles.

A gray-haired old man with a cane in his hands came out of the crowd of nobles. He stood in front of the throne and knelt down on one knee, and then said:

"As His Majesty the Demon King commands." Victor said.

- Report. Also, anyone who has more information, I ask you to add as Lord Mona-Krain reports. I said in a serious and loud voice.

- As spies and demon assassins have reported to me. I'll start with People. - Viktor began his report:

- People - began to conduct experiments on monsters and half-people in the hope of creating: firstly, a new weapon, and secondly, to create a new race of half-people strong, but completely loyal only to people. third, to find a new source of power. As I was told, people have received huge benefits from the conflict near the borders of the Kingdom of Elves. As it became known, the human aristocrats somehow got a huge mana reserve by stealing it from a tribe of former High Elves. Also, people began to actively adopt the law on slavery in many countries of their Kingdom, of course, not everyone accepted, but most did. The "Teigu Empire" has gained a huge influence thanks to its developments in the creation of such weapons as the "Teigu". Each country is trying to secretly create a prototype of this weapon, but so far the results are weak. The reliability of the rest of the information has not been confirmed. - Victor reported on the people.

- Next come the Elves - the High Elves recently passed a law in which they completely turn ordinary elves into slaves of the High Elves. They deprived the elves of half of their rights, as well as those who disobey them, turn into slaves. Also, the Kingdom of the Elves replenishes stocks of weapons and equipment. Recently it was found out that the Elf King is about to have a baby. The dark elf kingdom is also replenishing its stocks of weapons and equipment, but most of all they are increasing the number of assassins in their ranks. As for other data, there is little information. - Victor reported on the elves.

- Dragons - they also abruptly began to gather all their fellow races in the Dragon Kingdom. But the Dragon Kingdom also increases combat readiness. The Dragon Queen also announced that she had children. Dragons also collect rare ore rocks in the mountains and collect them to their Kingdom, rumors say that the Queen has begun to study a new type of magic. As for other data, there is little information. - Victor reported on the dragons.

- Youkai- their kind also began to actively gather their brethren from all over the world in their Kingdom. As it was found out, the Ruler of the Youkai had a child, but it was not possible to determine exactly. Youkai also began to actively study magic and rune circles. There were also a couple of trade orders from their Kingdom for the supply of weapons and equipment. There is little information about other data. - Victor reported on the Youkai.

- There is little information about Vampires, they say that the Vampire Queen had a daughter, but it's hard to be sure for sure. Vampires also began to actively enslave people and other races for their sustenance. There are also rumors about experiments on races, from vampires. As for other data, there is little information. - Victor reported on Vampires.

- Angels- 50 years ago they completely closed in heaven and after so many years, they never made contact. Recently, there were rumors that Angels were seen fighting Disaster-class monsters, but there is no exact information, but there was little left of the monsters after the places where they were. There were also reports that God was seen near the Cataclysm class monsters, but there was also little to understand due to the chaos of destruction, but the fact that it was a powerful creature was confirmed. As for other data, there is little information. - Victor reported on the Angels.

- Fallen angels- they also began to actively gather their brethren from all over the world to their Kingdom, they also began to actively search for monsters of the Disaster and Cataclysm class. As for other data, there is little information.- Victor reported on the Fallen Angels.

- Stop, that's enough, I get it. According to your information, there will be a new race war soon. How much time do you think we have? I said and asked.

- Approximately we have 22 years before the start of the war. Victor said in a serious tone.

-*Bam*-

-*Explosion*-

Now there was a huge explosion of mana that caused the weak nobles to fly to the walls, while the strong ones only lost their balance for a couple of seconds. The one who arranged this was the Demon King Noriva Diablo, hitting with all his strength on the armrest of the throne, causing an explosion of mana. And the very appearance of the Demon King really corresponded to the appearance of the Demon King, because now he was very angry and gloomy. Then he said in a very creepy voice:

- Everyone take your places. I ordered, releasing all my demonic aura.

"As His Majesty commands!" The weak nobles said in chorus. While the strongest just stood silently in their places. Victor Mona-Krain himself did not budge from his place and also stood on one knee and waited for the order.

- Since Lord Mona-Krain rarely makes mistakes, as you know, we have little strength and means for such a war. I ask you all, what should we do? I asked all the nobles.

-...- Everyone was silent for 7 minutes, and then:

"Demon King, I propose an alliance. - Zioticus Gremory made his suggestion, who was one of those who was not rejected by my aura.

- Union? I asked.

- Yes, as you know, many races have not yet recovered from the last race war, and now, as I have learned, Vampires and Fallen Angels, Dragons, Youkai are gathering their own from all over the world for war. So they understand that there are so few of them, but for the sake of survival it is necessary to unite their people. Zioticus said.

- And you want us to form an alliance with them? I asked, frowning a little.

- Yes, but I suggest choosing only Vampires, Fallen Angels, Youkai. Zioticus said.

- And why not take the dragons into the union? I asked Zioticus.

- They are too proud creatures, and they are stronger even in such numbers. We have trade agreements with Vampires, Fallen Angels, Youkai. We are already used to negotiating with them, and it will be beneficial for all of us to conclude an alliance. Zioticus said.

- Does anyone else have any ideas? I asked the other nobles.

- ... - Everyone was silent.

"Clearly, Lord Zioticus Gremory's offer has been accepted. Victor Mona-Krain, I want you to choose and take care of invitations and choosing a place for negotiations. You can go back to the other nobles. I said in a commanding tone.

"As you command, Your Majesty." Victor said and got up from the floor. Then he went to the crowd of nobles.

- Everyone start preparations for war. I understand that we are having difficult times right now, but there will be a race war soon, so I want a good job from you and no conflicts until all the problems are solved. Also inform Lord Renway about this news. And now everyone is free! I ordered in a loud and clear voice.

After 20 minutes, when everyone has left, I sit on the throne and think.

Now the Demon Kingdom is going through difficult times, and now a major race war is coming. If things get worse, perhaps the Demon Kingdom will soon disappear from the world map. There is probably a survival of demons in a world without their Kingdom, but this is if others do not want to arrange a complete extermination of our race. Unfortunately, I will have to double or triple my efforts for the Demon Kingdom.

It is unlikely that I will be able to train Meliodas further, but I hope my old friend Dayron will be able to unleash his full potential as a swordsman, because it is difficult for him to find an equal among demons. Although he is not stronger than the Elite higher demons of the nobles, but the ordinary Higher Demons of the nobles, he surpasses, he is somewhere in the golden mean. It will be difficult to find a better teacher, although his methods are rude, but Meliodas will cope.

How difficult it is with Meliodas, suddenly he takes and comes with a girl from a friend, and then I find out that she is a true vampire. Although the assassin demons say that she didn't do anything suspicious or life-threatening to Meliodas. Of course, the fact that she can take the throne of the Vampire Kingdom is good, but it is unlikely that she will be able to establish herself there with such strength, now she is a weak level 5 magician. Although this Yui knows a couple of level 5 spells, but it will be difficult for her to reach level 6 magic for now. Although I do not dispute that she has a huge potential.

Although I was informed that she does not breathe evenly to Meliodas, but it's even good, otherwise he gives too much time to training. Meliodas loses his youth, it is necessary to enjoy life while possible. The opportunity to intermarry with the blood of the rulers of all vampires is very beneficial, but it must be kept secret until the times are right. I hope Meliodas doesn't screw up with his girlfriend.

Eh... how I want to go and play with baby Greifia now, how cute she is when she sleeps, but I never get to stay with her for a long time, because of work and her guardian guardian (Amy).

So, we need to collect our heads and prepare for negotiations with other Kingdoms. Although I know the leader of the Fallen Angels, but the others are not personally familiar to me, so I need to collect information about them personally with the help of subordinates.