Dungeon Battle Royale ~ Since I became a Demon King, I will aim for World Domination-Chapter 254 – Invasion of Nonoichi City ⑲

Chapter 254 – Invasion of Nonoichi City ⑲

Six hours after we retreated.

While replenishing my subordinates and their items, I ponder about the future plans…

“Shion-sama, can you please spare me a moment?” Mrs. Tamura shows up at my room.

“What’s wrong? Did you run out of some materials?”

“No, we have more than enough materials at hand. I would like to consult you about something else.”

“Hooh? What is it?”

I happened to hear that Mrs. Tamura is troubled about me not calling her by her official name, Masako, but I can’t imagine that she’d approach me about such an issue during busy times like these.

“Before we discuss the matter at hand, I would like to introduce you to a certain person, but would that be alright with you?”

“Introduce a certain person? I don’t mind. Who is it?”

I nod as I agree with Mrs. Tamura’s request.

“Please come in, Mr. Hasebe.”

Once Mrs. Tamura calls for him, a well-dressed, white-haired elderly man enters the room.

Hasebe…I feel like I’ve heard that name somewhere before, but who was he again?

“Shion-sama, you have my deepest gratitude for being so kind as to allow me an audience with you. My name is Hasebe Kazurou.” Mr. Hasebe introduces himself accompanied by a formal, refined bow.

“Mr. Hasebe is the chairman of Kanezawa’s Board of Education and an active city council member.”

After listening to Mrs. Tamura’s additional information, I remembered Mr. Hasebe.

“Aahh…it’s our first meeting, but I recall you helped us out at that time.”

Mr. Hasebe previously allowed us to use his name to recommend surrender to the Kanezawa Liberation Army.

“It would be the greatest delight for me if the number of casualties was lowered by even just one person through the usage of my name.” Mr. Hasebe replies to me with a smile.

“Shion-sama, as you are well aware, Mr. Hasebe belonged to the moderate faction within the Kanezawa Liberation Army.”

“You mentioned something like that, yeah.”

“Not long ago Mr. Hasebe was contacted by his friend in Nonoichi’s city hall.”

“Friend in Nonoichi’s city hall means…”

“Correct, a member of the Kanezawa Liberation Army which is currently fighting against us…” Mrs. Tamura answers by finishing my words.

“Are they asking for clemency? In that case, I intend to accept all those who wish to surrender, just like I told the Kanezawa Liberation Army earlier.”

“Allow me to thank you for your kind-hearted mercy, Shion-sama. However, we are here to talk about another matter.”

“I see. So what is it?”

Is Mrs. Tamura going to ask me to turn Mr. Hasebe into a bloodkin as her brains or something like that? But, it’d be boorish if I were to interrupt again with my unfounded predictions. I’ll stay silent and listen to what they want to discuss with me.

“Okay, please go on, Mr. Hasebe.”

“Mrs. Tamu――”

“My name is Masako Shion, got it?”

“…E-Excuse me. Thank you, Masako-san.”

Seeing Mrs. Tamura’s graceful smile, my body shivers.

“So, what is that you want from me?”

I ask for the details of their consultation, also in order to avoid the conversation shifting into a dangerous direction.

“A little while ago I was contacted by my friend. If I start with the conclusion of our talk ―― they want to surrender.

“Hmm?” I cock my head in puzzlement after Mr. Hasebe finishes.

If they want to surrender, they just need to do so. We’ll accept anyone except for 『Kanezawa’s Sage』, 『Kanezawa’s Saintess』.

“We are not talking about my friend alone here. He has approached me about the wish of the entire Kanezawa Liberation Army to surrender.”

――!?

I’m shocked by this unexpected statement.

“I don’t mind that, but…is all of the Kanezawa Liberation Army on board with this?”

Since I’ve launched a Reign earlier, I’m grasping the mental state of the Kanezawa Liberation Army better than anyone else. 30% have lost their will to fight, and even when including the neutrals, it’s just 50% who are unwilling to fight. Even if those numbers grew as an effect of my recommendation for surrender…there’s still a long way to go for it to reach 100%.

Above all, I can’t believe that their leaders 『Kanezawa’s Sage』, 『Kanezawa’s Saintess』 would accept a surrender.

“No, unfortunately the number of people openly vying for surrender is less than half of the total.” Mr. Hasebe shakes his head in disappointment.

“Isn’t it impossible then?”

“Yes, therefore I wanted to talk with you, Shion-sama.”

“About what?”

“If you could give us your permission, after three days…they will start an armed uprising when you resume your invasion.”

“Is that going to work out?”

“If you give us three days’ time without invading during that period…it will show our friends in the Kanezawa Liberation Army that you are going to accept their will to surrender, Shion-sama. We will gather those of the same mind in the meantime.”

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“Are three days going to be enough?”

“Yes. Currently the internal state of the Kanezawa Liberation Army is in a mess. We will try to persuade the others quickly without wasting time.”

“How high are the chances for success?”

“I think the chances are high that we will manage. Many people within the Kanezawa Liberation Army have raised complaints about the way how the sage and saintess interacted with Mr. Mizoguchi.”

“I see…On another note, you mentioned an armed uprising, but what exactly are you planning?”

“After three days, we will throw the gate open upon your signal, Shion-sama.”

I analyze Mr. Hasebe’s proposal in my mind.

“I understand. But, are you fine with that?”

“What do you mean?”

“Your friends who are going to pull off the armed uprising…will need to betray mankind, you know?”

“If we can save even one life with that…we have resolved ourselves to get slandered for this.”

“It’s possible that it won’t stop at slander, isn’t it?”

“Rather than continuing the battle just like this…I believe this method promises us a higher probability of survival.”

“…Indeed. I’ll go along with your proposal. Please tell me if there’s anything I can help you with.”

“You have my gratitude for your kind offer.”

Mr. Hasebe and Mrs. Tamura deeply bow their heads, and leave the room.

An armed uprising, eh…? If Mr. Hasebe’s idea works out…Nonoichi’s city hall is likely going to fall after three days. A coup d’etat at the end of an internal collapse, huh…?

I chuckle all by myself in my room in light of this unforeseen, great opportunity.