This skill will be used to guarantee my success. But if something wrong happens, we will both be done for.
In short, the Imperial Propagation was an important follow up skill. This was a skill that the user used to make a breakthrough.
“Your Highness, it is true that Demon Kings; Caltus and Golukhalkam are cunningly plotting against you.”
“Those b.a.s.t.a.r.ds!”
Odgarsh clenched his fist in anger.
“I hid the fact that they took the powers and made you think that Caroline had them. They cleverly manipulated you and took over. And during the time you were waiting for the inherited powers to get pa.s.sed down, they practiced the Art of the Awakening ritual.”
“Ah Ah!”
Eventually, Odgarsh"s temper exploded as he could not stand what was said. He hit the ground with the pole axe. The ground shook as if there was an earthquake.
Kwaang!
It did not stop at that. An avalanche occured in one of the mountains that stood far from us. I was a bit dumbfounded at what was happening.
How strong is he?
“Your Highness, hold on.”
“Do you really think I can do that now!”
“I still have a lot to tell you. Of course, if you want me to.”
I smiled quietly but it seemed that he realized my intentions.
“Arrogant!! That"s it! Don"t say any more. You said you wanted to make a deal! What do you want?!”
This was an important moment. If I make a mistake here, all my efforts will be in vain. And I"m sure that I would lose my life too.
“I want a peace treaty, Your Highness.”
“What? Peace treaty?”
Odgarsh had a puzzled look on his face. He looked like he did not expect what I said. Schwarzertoyel, who was watching us too, had the same expression.
“Yes, a peace treaty between you and Schwarzertoyel here.”
“What?! I am not going to do that!”
Odgarsh had a fierce look on his face. Not only him, Schwarzertoyel too.
Kwaaa!!
The dragon"s eyes roared with anger.
-Skeleton! I can"t take this anymore!
-Please calm down.
-Shut up!
-Did I not promise? I"m going to kick his a.s.s!
-You did but….
-Then be a good dragon and wait. I am only making a peace treaty between you two.
It was only when I gave him a hint that Schwarzertoyel shut his mouth. He looked like he had something up his sleeves.
“I"ve heard enough.”
On the other hand, Odgarsh was so angry that he turned around and left in the middle of my talk.
“Your Highness. I"m not done speaking.”
“I don"t want to hear anymore!”
“You wouldn"t listen even if this peace treaty would give you an opportunity to screw Caltus and Golukhalkam.”
“What?”
Odgarsh seemed tempted by the fact that he could deal with the first and second Demon Kings. But i kept quiet because i have been yelling since i came here.
“You said nothing, so I shall take it as a permission for me to continue. You must have come to this mountain to acquire the key to "awaken death" right?”
“…Hmm.”
“But apart from you, the Demon Kings Caltus and Golukhalkam also want the key. Right?”
“That"s right.”
However, Caltus and Golukhalkam were unable to get the key because of the grudges they still held against Schwarzertoyel. That is why this job was given to Odgarsh.
“Then how would the two Demon Kings react if you have a peace treaty with Schwarzertoyel?”
Hearing my voice, Odgarsh"s voice lit up.
“That"s right! Those motherf.u.c.kers will be so shocked.”
“Not only that, but in the future, you would hold an advantage against them. Because your ally holds the key that they desperately want.”
“That"s wonderful!”
Odgarsh"s grudge against Schwarzertoyel was of no importance compared to the powers that he seeked. He then shouted pa.s.sionately.
“Lord! This quarrel is useless! The key doesn"t matter much to me!”
“Huh! How can I trust you?.”
“Then this King shall apologize!”
“What? What are you saying?”
Schwarzertoyel felt that Odgarsh"s behaviour was absurd. His att.i.tude changed like a flipped pancake. But this was the Demon King"s character.
Greed was the most important thing to Odgarsh. His greatest goal was to satisfy his greed. For that, he would throw everything away.
He would abandon his wife, his children and servants for his greed.
“Lord! Let us make this peace treaty right here!”
“This is ridiculous!”
Schwarzertoyel seemed dazed. So he spoke to me
– I decided to be patient but I can"t take this! How can I have a treaty with a sc.u.mbag!
-There is no real peace treaty. Don"t worry.
I decided to continue persuading Odgarsh since he was currently burning with anger against Demon King Caltus and Golukhalkam. A little push will allow me to succeed.
“Your Highness. I have one more thing to say.”
“What is it?”
Odgarsh listened to me.
“Let the peace treaty be grand. We shall invite the Demon Kings and n.o.bles and finally conduct a peace treaty with the dragon.”
“Oh? That"s an interesting idea.”
“If you do this, it would insult both king Caltus and Golukhalkam. You can get them back for the humiliation that you received before”
“That"s right!”
Odgarsh swinged his pole axe in the air happily.
“Also, having a peace treaty with this legendary dragon is something that one can only wish for. This is a great achievement for you.”
“You"re right.”
Odgarsh nodded and shouted towards Schwarzertoyel.
“Lord! Do you agree to have this peace treaty with me?”
“Hmmm….”
“It shouldn"t just be a verbal promise. Promise with your name, Schwarzertoyel!”
Schwarzertoyel expressed disapproval at his request.
-What is he saying?! Promise with your name ?! And I must keep that promise?!
-Dont worry and promise. You have to agree to this treaty and promise by making a pact with your name. If one party doesn"t agree, the treaty cannot be made.
-I knew you were up to something!
-Just trust me.
-You are crazy! G.o.d dammit!
Schwarzertoyel then made a pact with his name.
“Let"s forget our past grudges. I promise with the name Schwarzertoyel!”
“Okay! Hahaha!”
Odgarsh was delighted. The dragon"s promise convinced him of his success, so he decided to hold a special event on the mountain the week after.
“I"ll send the details to you!”
Odgarsh disappeared the same way he appeared. Schwarzertoyel who was watching, sighed deeply.
“I"m curious about your schemes.”
He looked down at me with curious eyes.
“This dragon deceives and the demon deceives… This is ridiculous. Does the world deceive too?”
“Haha! I don"t really hate his plan.”
It was great to be invited along with other Demon Kings and powerful demons. There must be an audience available. I hope they enjoy the show because this act was prepared with the most effort.
Some fall, some rise. And out of the blue, a rookie will debut with a standing ovation.
Yeah that"s what acting is all about.
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TL:
Skeleton[1]- Schwarzertoyel calls him that as a nickname lol.