This story switches between narratives, is done in segments, and will sometimes be taken from the character's pov (point of view). Thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoy this story.
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Itachi: Reincarnated as the Demon King.
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Chapter 10: The conference
A few more days passed, and Itachi and the envoys finally reached the land of Mataram, where the Holy Kingdom was located.
As Itachi and his knights approached the Holy Capital, the knights of the Holy Capital sent out an emergency message to their generals.
Upon receiving the message, Sir Riley told them to stand down.
"It's the Demon King and his men." Riley said to his guard.
The gates were opened, and the envoys from the great Kingdoms entered the capital walls. Itachi, Yuki, and his knights followed behind.
"That carriage looks expensive. Whoever owns it must be rich." One guard said to another.
"Didn't you hear what Sir Riley said? That carriage belongs to the Demon King." Another guard replied.
The citizens of the Holy Capital made way as the Demon King's carriage passed by. They whispered among themselves, "That's the Demon King's carriage."
Upon reaching the Holy Kingdom, Yuki stepped out of the carriage.
"Is she the Demon King?" Umuzi asked.
"I don't think so; they said Demon King, not Demon Queen." Riley replied.
Yuki then bowed as Itachi stepped out of the carriage.
Observing Yuki, Riley whispered to himself, "I see, so she's his advisor."
Riley approached Itachi and bowed, saying, "Welcome to the Holy Kingdom."
"It's a pleasure to be welcomed."
Itachi replied.
Suddenly, Prince Alex appeared with some of his royal guards.
Alex addressed Itachi, "So, you are the Demon King."
Riley intervened, warning, "Prince Alex, one wrong word from you could start an all-out war with the Demon Kingdom."
Alex assured Riley, "No need to worry; I won't say anything disrespectful."
Riley led Itachi, Yuki, and the other envoys to the conference room.
"Announce that the Demon King has arrived." He instructed.
A knight cleared his throat and made the announcement.
Yuki entered the room along with the other envoys, and each envoy returned to the sides of their respective kings and queens.
Itachi entered the room and took his seat. King Alexander cleared his throat and began, "Now that we're all gathered, let's discuss the future of our kingdoms."
Itachi yawned, and everyone in the room turned their attention to him. Itachi leaned back and requested a glass of wine.
The maids poured Itachi a glass of wine, but before he drank it, Yuki tasted it in case of poison.
"No need to worry; we wouldn't dare to try and poison the Demon King." Riley reassured Yuki.
"But other people might try." Yuki pointed out.
Riley and Yuki exchanged glances.
Itachi spoke up, "Calm down, Yuki."
He continued, "This meeting is a good opportunity for all of us. I don't think any of us here wants a war."
The other leaders voiced their agreement.
King Alexander said, "You are right."
Queen Yukio added, "I agree."
King Tyrant stated, "A war will only hurt our people."
Queen Aquara concurred, "Then let's talk about a way to help our people and our neighbors."
King Anderson agreed, "I agree with the Demon King."
Itachi laughed and leaned back in his seat.
The next four hours were spent discussing a peace treaty with all the other nations. When the meeting was finally over, Itachi left the conference room.
On his way to the bathroom, he bumped into Princess Isabella.
"I'm sorry, sir." Isabella apologized.
"It's okay." Itachi replied.
"It's the first time I'm seeing you; where are you from?" Isabella asked.
"The Demon Kingdom." Itachi replied.
Isabella's eyes widened with shock. "Don't tell me you're the Demon King's advisor."
Suddenly, Yuki shouted, "My lord!"
Isabella looked at Itachi, now puzzled, and mumbled, "My lord."
Yuki finally caught up with the two and admonished Itachi, "My lord, you shouldn't be walking about on your own."
Isabella looked at Yuki and asked, "Who are you?"
Yuki introduced herself, saying, "My name is Yuki, and this is the Demon King, Lord Itachi."
Isabella looked at Itachi, thoroughly surprised, and said, "You're the Demon King."
Itachi nodded and said "Yes, I am."
A man appeared abruptly and said, "I've been looking everywhere for you, Isabella."
Isabella: I told you to leave me alone, Omar.
Omar: Why would I do such a thing?
Omar grabbed Isabella's hand and tried to pull her away.
The man stopped and looked back at Itachi, asking, "And who might you be?"
"Just a stranger passing by." Itachi replied with a nonchalant tone.
Omar, seemingly satisfied with the answer, said "Then continue being a stranger."
"Isabella, would you like to have lunch with me?" Itachi asked happily.
Isabella nodded enthusiastically, saying, "Yes."
Itachi looked at Yuki.
"I'll arrange a table for you." Yuki responded.
Before they could proceed, Omar impulsively launched an attack on Itachi.
Yuki swiftly intervened, and effortlessly stopping Omar with just a finger.
Isabella, annoyed with Omar asked him
"Omar, are you an idiot? Do you know who this man is?"
Omar: He's just a stranger.
Itachi laughed.
Isabella: He's the demon king.
Upon hearing those words, Omar stepped back in fear and hastily fled.