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Chapter 344- Taking Responsibility

"I see... So Ryu, the demon, said that?"

"Yes."

Currently, I, Zeros, am explaining to the king, his advisors, and Bequa about my conversation with Ryu yesterday at the royal castle. The sequence of events is quite simple. In the early morning, Bequa arrived at the inn and asked me about Ryu, the demon I met yesterday, and the purpose of participating in the tournament. In response, Bequa said, "We'll continue this conversation at the royal castle," and escorted me there.

"What do you all think?"

"Well, if that's the reason, then it seems consistent to me."

"I agree. However, there is also some doubt about whether demons actually think in such a way."

The king directed the question to his advisors. It appears that demons are believed to be a species with higher intelligence and cruelty compared to monsters.

Next, the king turned to Bequa and asked the same question.

"What do you think, Bequa?"

"I haven't personally encountered that guy Ryu or any other demons, so I don't know. Asking me or the advisors who haven't met them either won't make much sense. If you want an informed opinion, it should come from someone who has fought demons multiple times and has actually met this Ryu."

"Perhaps that individual is not on our side as humans but rather an ally of the demons..."

Dagon!

Bequa interrupted the king's words by smashing the desk in front of him with a fist transformed into a beastly shape.

A large number of papers on the desk scattered and fell to the ground.

"Hey, old man... Don't speak without thinking, okay? If you say something foolish, I might become your enemy."

Bequa stared at the king and spoke in a threatening manner.

Ignoring Bequa's glare, the king raised his hand. As a result, the advisors and guards who were transformed into beasts in a vigilant posture behind Bequa reverted back to their normal forms.

By the way, one of the guards standing behind was the same guard who had a contract with Kamaitachi, whom I met yesterday. In his beastly form, sharp sickle-like blades extended from both arms. The other guard, whom I saw for the first time, had a tiger-patterned appearance.

"Listen to the end. I didn't say it with that intention. I don't want Zero to take it the wrong way either. However, as a king, I have to consider such possibilities. For example, even if the person themselves is not aware of it, there is a possibility of being unconsciously manipulated..."

What the king said was only natural. Even if they have a good relationship with their son, they can't just blindly believe someone when he suddenly claims to have spoken with demons! In fact, anyone who blindly believes such claims wouldn't be fit to be a king.

"Zeros is not an ally of the demons or being manipulated, I guarantee it."

"If he were to be an ally of the demons or being manipulated, how would you take responsibility?"

I am not an ally of the demons. However, I cannot assert with absolute certainty that I have never been manipulated.

Nevertheless, I wanted to protest against the idea of holding Bequa responsible if I were ever manipulated. However, before I could speak, Bequa started talking.

"At that time, I'll take responsibility and send Zero flying."

"Can you really do that? Weren't you beaten up in yesterday's magic battle?"

Wait, hold on. The way you take responsibility is by sending me flying? Isn't it usually about what happens to Bequa?

"If it's an unrestricted fight to the death, I won't lose to Zeros. Father should know that too, right?"

"If Bequa says it with that determination, then it should be fine."

Of course, Bequa and I have never engaged in an unrestricted fight to the death. But Bequa has confidence that he can defeat me in such a situation, and it seems the king also believes that I would be defeated.

"Zeros, I don't want to fight you."

"I don't want to fight either!"

Who would willingly want to fight their precious friend?

"Well then, Ukaku. We need to create new documents for those who will be on security duty."

"What should the content be?"

"If they encounter someone who appears to be a demon, they should refrain from provoking them and simply report it to higher authorities."

"Understood."

Thanks to Bequa, it seems like the king has trusted my story.

"We only have one week left until the tournament. Because of you, our tasks have increased, and we're going to be very busy from now on."

"As the king, do your best! Come on, Zeros! Let's go to the training grounds!"

"Wait, hold on!"

Being dragged by Bequa, I left the room. As I left, I bowed and said, "Thank you very much" to the king and the others. They heard that, right?

"Come on! Everyone's waiting, so let's go!"

"Alright, I got it!"

Today, Sophie and the others have also come to the royal palace. Leaving me and Bequa with the task of explaining to the king. They were guided by Carina and Urza and went to the training grounds ahead of us. We headed towards the training grounds where they were.

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