In a wide vast, painting greeneries under the smooth layer of clear sky, the wind blows and whistling a melody that makes me sleepy under the protecting shades of Yggdrasil. It so peaceful that I don't even want to wake up. Among the shades of trees, a figure showered by blinding light shown up. Every move he makes the birds sings praises. She seems not bad, there is something in me that is telling that she is far from the word harm. I couldn't move my body. She's powerful. She reaches her hand to touch my face and--------------
I found myself awake under the tree of now dried up Yggdrasil. It's just a dream. It was unusual for me to have dreams that totally new but felt familiar. After I awoken as Akeenu, I have been remembering memories of his past. Well...I need to know everything in order to do my job well as a demon lord. Bring chaos and despair.
[ Sure you are doing well Akee. But don't overwork yourself! You have plenty of time master! ]
I know. I just feel like I've got nothing to do and instead of wasting my time to do useless thing, I just waste my energy doing my job.
[ Ya know a little fun won't hurt! ]
Alright. Alright! You don't have to be so fired up...geez.. I prepared myself to stand when I notice two needles flying towards me. I dodge and catched the other one. This is poison? Behind the tall grasses, Fen the culprit sprung up and run away. That brat. After that big mess she have done, I gave her the chance to kill me whenever she can. I think I did the wrong decision. Every single damn day is so annoying because I have to deal with her childish attacks.
[[ Akeenu sama, I have an urgent report. ]]
Through the Telepathy String, Berus contacted me. I stood up and casted the teleportation hole to get straight home. Before I forgot, I ordered the vines to catch that brat and after a few minutes, I could hear the annoying tantrums of the child. I chose to ignore it and went inside the hole. We exited right infront of Berus and Fen jumped out like a wild cat. Berus bowed at me as I walk straight to my seat, the center of 13 seats of round table. Everyone are already there as Berus given me chamomile tea. Oho. As far as I can remember, if Berus gave me this tea it just mean that something terrible happened. I sipped from my cup as I see Lyvia lecturing Fen. She looks like a kitten being scolded by her mother. Kek. So as my mind has been wandering off again, Druan started the discussion.
"Akeenu sama as one of the head of the operation, Druan will take the privilege to feed you the reason of this meeting. As you ordered, we infiltrated the northern kingdom of Hertis. It was a success but a few days ago we lost contact to our spies. Even my clones couldn't find them. "
Druan is one of my trusthworthy subordinate. His ability >Shadowing< makes him excel as one of the best in Spying and intel. He is a man from the tengu race. Instead of going back to his hometown, he decided to be my subordinate after I have ask him. Well, because of that I have been the upper cards if we talk about intel and information. He have this low-key black hair that almost covering half of his face and the other half is peeking through the hair being clipped with a bamboo ornament that is revealing his soulless black eyes. You could say is a modest highschool kid with elegance and quiet personality. If he speak and initiate a meeting that means it is severe and needed to solve immediately.
Hertis Kingdom, one of the human domain that is hostile towards us monsters or what they want to call us. But the thing that is creeping me out is they are not holding any ill emotions towards demon and demon lords. They are making me an exception because I ruled all other races. Tsk racist fucks! Anyway, a few weeks ago we sense something strange going on that place. Many merchants are going out of the town and a few are going back. Some of the townspeople are doing the same. It is like having an internal affairs. That's why I ordered Druan to investigates the matter. If that is what really happened, then their lives are in danger!
"Tell, where is the last time you get a contact with them? "
I do all I can to remain calm as much as possible. Thank you for past Akeenu's intimidating gazes I could cover up this anger I have been compressing. I could see some of them are gulping continously while Lyvia walk towards me and sits on my lap. This is a normal occurrence that's why everyone are giving a blind eye but Enri is different...geez
[ Our loli master are getting comfortable fufu ]
Damn you!
"They have successfully made their own badges of citizenship and was about to infiltrate the kingdom."
Maybe they got a really pickle situation while infiltrating the kingdom. This nasty humans really are so fucking disgusting for being so greedy in power!
"Master, you don't have to worry... we'll do everything we can to save the----"
I cut off Mira and stand up. I can't waste anymore lives. My trusted subordinates are much more important. I don't know what will happen if I lost more of them.
"Enough. I never thought that the matter will be this severe. I have to dealt this myse------"
"Together with me! "
Karma really knows how to get back equally. Lyvia cut me off as she stands and cling on my arm.
"No Lyvee. I need you to gua-----"
"NO! THIS TIME I'LL COME TO PLAY WITH YOU!!"
"But I'm not going there to----"
"I know. Please... let me be with you brother?"
I am continuously defeated by Lyvia. She never have been this persistent. Maybe she got predicted the future. I think this is really a huge problem. I sighed and kneel down to face her level headed. I patted her head and asked
"Do you really have to come? "
She quickly nods non stop. So that's decides it.
[It's good to see you this way unlike the you in the past]
Stop with the crappy comments Enri. I'm still me. The first one to let their guard down will eventually will get defeated.
I faced everyone and declared that no one can bent my words that is why no one opposed it vocally even though they are against my idea.
"Berus I will be looking forward to see you prepared a snack for us when we got back kay? "
Berus kneeled on the floor with her hand on his chest and bows.
"Rest assured we will guard the domain well. Have a safe trip Akeenu sama, Lyvia sama. "
Everyone kneeled down, following Berus gestures.
"I'll do the best I can to keep you updated Akeenu sama. Please leave the spying and gathering intel to me. I will not disappoint Akeenu sama the second time. "
Druan said. You should never disappoint me or else even if I value your lives, I will be the one to take that lives I treasure the most. I nodded my head and snapped my fingers. In an instant Lyvia and my clothes changed as of the likes of the local townspeople's clothes with nobility. Not only our clothes changed, my height and hair color also. My ashen gray turns into obsidian black while Lyvia's blonde turns into nature green. We are one of the nobility of Hertis. This will cut our slacks to half.
**
We are on air, flying. This is the easiest and fastest way of travelling. Given that the Hertis Kingdom is far from our place, it will take a month or two in regular horse and carriage. Lyvia seems more relax and haven't said a thing since we left the estate. I did not dare to ask since I know that the few times she went with me are the times that I needed her the most. Lyvia's ability are >Seers< which can see the future or even speak with a God. She is a gifted little sister who protects me. We are about to reach the gate of the kingdom and we will be rather seen suspicious if seen without a carriage. Nobility are required to be taken with carriage like what the code says. We landed far enough to not be seen. At the shades of trees at the entrance of the forest a clone of Druan bowed at me.
"Akeenu sama, this is what you have requested."
I nodded and we get inside the carriage as the coachman started to go. As someone with a blood of nobles like me and Lyvia, we have prepared a lot for this infiltration. We never left any simple detail unplanned. This is how cautious the enemy is and we are pretty much obedient to play the nice role and cautious as well.
We reached the gates where guards immediately blocked us. My coachman presents the badge of citizenship that we have made and the guards immediately inspect it. This guards are no ordinary creeps. They can be A or B rank if I'm not mistaken to the aura they are releasing. They've inserted magic to the badges and it glows. They give it back to the coachman and bowed their heads at my direction. They give way immediately and we have successfully got inside. Thanks to Enri's skill >Faust< or is it mine, anyway the badge are authentically made.
**
"Akee niisama! I am hungry! "
Lyvia said while holding her tummy. This child. I opened the basket Silvis prepared for us and gave a sandwich to Lyvia. She happily accepted it and endulge herself. Not long after we have arrived already in our estate. It has a bit smaller than our original home but the scenery is marvelous. We have stopped right infront the house and the coachman opened the door. I moved out and waited for Lyvia to give my hand and supports her. As I face the estate a butler came and welcomed us.
"Young master Regulus, young lady Hina I am Grant your butler. Welcome home!"
"""Welcome home young master, young lady!"""
Everyone greeted us warmly as I immediately stop them.
"You don't have to bow please! We are finally back! Thank you for welcoming us! "
I warmly greeted them back and smiled. Man this is disgusting. Lyvia is on my back, hiding herself from this people. According to the real owners of this identity, Regulus von Mendellin and Hina Scarlet von Mendellin are nobles of the Hertis Kingdom. Regulus is a young man, around 15 or 16 years old. He is a warm kid, next in line Lord and will succeed the Mendellin Household. Unlike his warm personality, Hina is shy and only opens up to her brother only. Our journey has been very long and haven't have a decent rest. We might as well take this opportunity to take some rest and will go investigate tomorrow. Well that's what I plan but I never expected this person to be here of all times.
"Oh dear Regulus and Hina, how many years did it gone by since I have seen you two! You grew up to be a fine man and lady! Very different from those small cute babies I once held in my arms! "
This is our aunt, Lady Elizabeth Mio von Hertis. Yes you've guess it right. She is a princess of this kingdom. What a mess! How can we be able to pull off our investigation now that one by one, hindrances found their way to sabotage our plans.. I need to think this off very carefully or-----wait! We can actually make this an opportunity to make our investigation much more easy. We can ask her to bring us to the castle and infiltrate without any suspicion! Right this is the right idea. Damn! She is a blessing from the skies ....or not? I shouldn't let my guard down because I sense death within my doorstep.