One Piece: My Devil

Chapter 82 Traveling together

After Ainz came back, Izaya was already making preparations. Although Izaya was a servant, the Holy Kingdom still asked Neia to take care of Ainz. Before Ainz could say anything, the leader made arrangements to come in. Izaya She also smiled, it must have the meaning of surveillance, this leader really likes to play some clever tricks, but she probably wouldn't have thought that by following Ainz, sooner or later he would be convinced. If he were a normal person, the leader would be abnormal now, so he was not among those who could be convinced.

I remember that after recruiting Ainz to go to the Holy Kingdom, he still made some shocking remarks.

The deputy captain was very dissatisfied with the captain's decision, "What are you thinking about recruiting the king of a country to fight Jaldabaoth?"

Neia also agreed with this opinion. Even if it doesn't follow common sense, there should be a limit. Among them, Remedios spoke softly. "Hey, don't you think it's not a big problem no matter what happens to the undead?"

The surroundings fell silent again.

The leader continued to say proudly, "Demons and the undead. No matter which one is eliminated, it will not cause harm to us. Isn't it?"

Gustabo opened his eyes wide. It was not an expression of acceptance of the group leader's opinion, but an expression of surprise at the group leader's speech.

The leader continued with a very exaggerated expression, "No matter which side, they are the enemies of mankind. So it would be best if both sides were destroyed together. Even so, we will not take advantage of it. Even if the Sorcerer King Jaldabaoth was seriously injured on the verge of death, and we will not take advantage of others. But, that’s all.”

Remedios's voice became louder.

The deputy captain said with some trembling, "...Captain. If the Sorcerer King who controls such a huge number of undead is eliminated, won't it turn into a huge riot if the undead are freed?"

The leader said very complacently, "At that time, the Kingdom, the Empire, and the Theocratic Council will bear the brunt of the shield. Of course, our country will also go to support, but the damage to the Holy Kingdom by Jaldabaoth is too great. By the time our country Until our national strength is restored, we can only ask them to cheer up... If we think about it this way, our country, which caused the conflict between the Sorcerer King and Jaldabaoth, will be the biggest beneficiary..."

The deputy captain shouted, "Captain" Gustabo said with a stern expression. "There is no justice in this"

The leader said firmly, "Yes. It's all for our country. To save the people who are suffering the most. It's not that I want to sow the seeds of suffering to other countries. I also hope that the Sorcerer King who supports the Holy Kingdom will win. .”

Looking at Remedios speaking in a calm tone, who is this, Neia couldn't help but think.

Is this really the leader of the Holy Knights of the Holy Kingdom, Remedios Casteldio? Neia didn't know much about her. After all, I have almost always watched from a distance. However, I always feel that he is completely different from the rumored leader.

Izaya himself also hates this kind of thing. Justice is justice. Once it is impure, it will be more terrifying than evil. They do evil things under the guise of justice and let people accept it according to justice. This will be poisonous. The spirit of many people distorts the true meaning of justice, just like the navy. Originally, everyone relied on the protection of the navy to live a stable life. Once the navy fails to act or bullies people, justice no longer exists. If it is pure, more and more people will not believe it. Just like Long's revolutionary army, if everyone believed in the world government, there would be no problem of the revolutionary army growing.

. . The carriage was rocking. This carriage belongs to the Sorcerer King. Contrary to its ordinary appearance, the interior is extremely elegant and capable, and its functionality is also excellent. In particular, Neia was impressed by the cushioning pad that did not hurt her buttocks even after sitting for a long time.

Neia secretly glanced at the Sorcerer King who was sitting across from him and looked out the window. He glanced at the gentle and smiling attendant beside him,

Although the Sorcerer King was the terrifying King of the Undead, he did not feel the pressure he felt when meeting him in the audience hall. This is probably because the conversation with the Sorcerer King increased during the journey. One thing Neia knew during that time was that the Sorcerer King was very lenient. The Sorcerer King's attitude was indeed majestic and befitting a king, and his every move reflected the character of a king.

However, when Neia rode in the carriage with him like this, she would occasionally show an attitude no different from that of ordinary people. Moreover, this situation has become more frequent recently. Izaya was very dissatisfied when he heard Neya's voice. What's going on? He came all the way here, and he even glanced at himself. Did he not care about himself too much? He was really dissatisfied. Izaya stared at it. Neia looked at it. Although it was a bit rude, she still hoped that she could say a few words to him. But who could know, Neia stared at the Sorcerer King closely, and didn't even feel Izaya's gaze. Izaya was a little depressed because he was too focused. . . Should Ainz be given some separate space? Izaya thought, but shook his head. This was all the attendant's job, so he should have time to move around.

Neia was still here thinking about Ainz. It seems that the Sorcerer King considered the nervousness of Neia who was traveling with him in the car, so he acted magnanimously and behaved like a commoner for her. The reason why the frequency of performances has increased recently is because his acting skills are getting better and better. He didn't show that kind of acting when he was with other people, probably because they still have the identity of Paladins. "Even against other countries'

civilian. . . What a gentle adult!" Neia sighed in her heart. Izaya was very unhappy, but still didn't do anything.

What is he looking at? Are they the holy knights walking side by side with the carriage? Or maybe something else. . Something different from what Neia had seen. . .

Ainz noticed your gaze and Izaya's unfavorable mood. "Hmm, is there something interesting on my face?"

Neia was a little panicked, "Oh no, I'm sorry, Your Majesty, there is nothing on your face..."

It seemed that he was staring at the Sorcerer King in a daze. The Sorcerer King touched his face with his skeletal hand as if he was confused.

Ainz looked at Izaya, and Izaya gave Ainz a look with his eyes. Ainz said, "It is indeed quite embarrassing to sit in a carriage without saying a word. That's true, then come on Let’s talk.”

Even though I got used to it a little, being the Sorcerer King's talking partner still made me feel sick to my stomach.

Ainz said, "We are not familiar with each other, so I couldn't ask more about the topic before, but we have been riding in a carriage together for several days. We should be able to talk to each other frankly, Neia Baraja. Can you tell me? About you?"

Neia said, "Is it my business?" She was too indifferent even when talking about her own topic, and she didn't know what topic could please the Sorcerer King.

Ainz said, "Yes, that's right. For example, why do you want to become a squire? What kind of job is that squire? Can you talk about that topic?"

Izaya gave Ainz a look of great appreciation. He should ask about this matter. He wanted more information to see if there was anything useful. It would be better to have some key information. He was a servant now, so he couldn't ask such questions. Many. If you ask too many questions, you will have doubts. It would be best for Ainz to speak up.

Neia said, "If that's all right, Your Majesty."

After lowering her head, Neia began to talk about the topic she was asked to talk about, but it was not a topic that could heat up the atmosphere. Topics such as one's own family relationships and the duties of a servant are not particularly interesting topics. For now, the captain and the others have ordered us not to leak domestic information to His Majesty the Sorcerer King, but at this level, there should be no problem. Rather, if you have to hide even those things, you really have nothing to say. Soon the dull and completely devoid of conversation came to an end, and the Sorcerer King nodded deeply.

Ainz and Izaya exchanged glances and said, "I see, I see. Is Miss Baraja also a rare archer among the attendants?"

Neia waved her hands repeatedly, "I am not able to hold my head high and say that I am an archer or Your Majesty. I am simply better at bows and arrows than swordsmanship. The actual situation is that I was scolded and should strengthen my swordsmanship training."

To Nea, the so-called archer is like a great father figure, and she is just a little better than ordinary people.

"...No, Paladin candidates who are good at long-range weapons are very rare. If it were me, I would suggest that you continue to improve your bow and arrow skills. Since there are other people who are better at using swords, then about swordsmanship Just leave it to that person.”

Both Izaya and Ainz knew that if they wanted to have a pleasant conversation with someone and mention some of their skills or personality to the other person, they should try to be nice and sincere, as it would be too exaggerated. The other party won't believe it. It's best to stay within the limits and control it well so that the other party can happily chat and maybe tell you some useful information.

Neia looked very happy and said, "Thank you very much."

The Sorcerer King's words were very serious, enough to make Neia feel that this was what he thought from the bottom of his heart. The strange combination was the path to a rare profession. It was just that the Sorcerer King’s next words, which he didn’t know what he meant, were metaphorical but meaningful, but Neia was very concerned about it.

Ainz said, "I'm very sorry to put such a troublesome job of taking care of me on you. It's not just you, but also all the Paladins. If you want to make full use of your abilities, you should deploy them outside. The most correct one."

Neia was stunned by the words she spoke in a gentle voice. This is why talking to this king is so heart-wrenching. Not only is he at the top of the country, but he is also a being with overwhelming power as an individual. He is willing to talk at the same eye level as himself, not from a high position. No, we can't just accept His Majesty's tenderness. If Neia doesn't at least take a step lower, Neia must cheer up.

Izaya was a little dissatisfied again, Brother Ainz, seeing that the good things you did have attracted attention to you again, please let her talk about yourself.

Neia said, "Everyone knows that I have been appointed as His Majesty's attendant, so please don't mind it. And in the final analysis, there is no more important job than His Majesty's attendant."

Ainz said, "Really... I still hope to pay you in some form." Ainz gave Izaya a look, which meant that I also need to promote it, so wait until I finish it. Give her things, give her good things, maybe she will be able to say more. This depends on the long-term development. Our dwarf craftsmen are still studying the rune script, and it needs to be promoted now. Izaya nodded slightly, okay, Brother Ainz's matter is also very important, so let's give her something first, preferably weapons, such as bows and arrows, so that she can protect herself on the battlefield. Ainz looked back at Izaya with a look that was beyond words.

Neia didn't speak, nor did she notice the exchange between Izaya and Ainz, because she was still thinking about it. The Sorcerer King had mentioned payment of reward before, but of course he declined it at that time. But it seems that now he is bringing up the old talk again. Neia immediately began to think about how to politely refuse, but the Sorcerer King did not finish his words.

Ainz continued, "Having said that, if you receive a reward from the king of another country, it may not be good for your position. So at least let me express my gratitude with words. I think it will be difficult for you in all aspects. Please take care of me."

Then the Sorcerer King lowered his head. Neia was very surprised that the king actually lowered his head for someone like her who was just a servant. The weight of his country naturally rests on the king's shoulders. Just as anyone who despises the king will be regarded as despising the country, it is common to think that the country exists through the king. In other words, the king bowing his head is equivalent to the country bowing its head. Of course, this is not impossible for those with high status. However, Neia is just a civilian from another country. In the final analysis, there is no need to thank someone with Neia's status. Totally in disbelief. There is no way that His Majesty, the Sorcerer King, who is so wise, does not understand the meaning of bowing his head, even though it is for me to bow his head like an ordinary person. . . wrong. Don't be narcissistic. There's no way I could have that value. This proves how generous the Sorcerer King is, even ordinary people will show courtesy. . . Ah no

Izaya doesn't care much about this matter. There are so many things that he cares about. Whether he can bow his head is not within the scope of consideration. If he can go further for his own purpose, it is not a big deal if he bows his head. But Neia's voice and performance seemed to be very concerned.

Neia was very frightened and said, "Please don't do this, Your Majesty the Sorcerer King, please raise your head." That's right. The first thing to say is this.

The Sorcerer King raised his head, and Neia let out a small sigh. Frankly speaking, something terrible would happen if someone saw the scene just now.

Neia said, "Your Majesty..." Neia knelt down on one knee on the small floor. "Although I am mediocre, I swear that I will serve you faithfully and sincerely until the end of Your Majesty's work." Neia responded naturally to the king who showed respect. Ignoring the voice that said this man was not the king of the Holy Kingdom, Neia lowered her head.

Izaya's mood was very complicated. It was a good thing that Neia was convinced by Ainz, but she seemed to be completely biased towards Ainz, and she didn't seem to be noticed at all. After all, she was just a servant following Ainz now. But he couldn't do anything that would harm Ainz, or make others feel that he was even the least bit disrespectful of etiquette. Now that he couldn't get a word in, he was really depressed.

Ainz waved his hand, "No, no. Raise your head... Now, can you sit on the chair and continue the topic? You haven't reached your destination yet?"

Neia said, "Not yet," she sat back on the chair and looked outside. "Yesterday, thanks to His Majesty's power, I passed the ruins of the city wall safely. Because I chose a place where it was less likely to be discovered, it took more time to move. , but I think I can reach the base tomorrow or the day after tomorrow." Although it is a base, it is actually just a cave.

Ainz said, "Really? Even then, there is still time. Let me listen to what you just said. Also, I haven't heard why you aim to be a Paladin. If you are good at bows and arrows, wouldn't you have that? Why do you target the Holy Knight? To enforce justice or because it is the pride of the country? Yes, Yavis also said, it’s just the two of us talking, you must be bored, you should also listen to it, "

Izaya nodded. Here, I would like to borrow the name of Yavis a little bit. Izaya said, "No, let's listen to Lady Neia's words here."

Neia waved her hands repeatedly, thinking in her mind, why would someone who is also an attendant use a title to embarrass me, "No, no, no, I am not an adult, Yavis... Can I call you by your name? You can also call me mine." ,"

Izaya nodded happily, "Well, of course, then Neia, you can continue to answer Ainz-sama's questions." Izaya was very happy to talk to Neia, but he could hear Neia Talking about her own things made Linya even more interested.

Neia nodded and closed her eyes slightly. What came to mind was her original experience. Thinking of the past, "My mother was a Holy Knight." That was a swordsmanship that was completely different from Neia's. of paladin.

Ainz said, "I see, is it because I was instructed by my mother or because I admire her?"

Izaya said, "It seems that Neia has received the true inheritance from her mother. She is an excellent adult."

Neia said, "Ah, no. Well, Yavis, don't call me Sir, just call me Neia."

Ainz nodded, "Yavis, don't be too restrained here. There are only three of us here. You two can call each other by their names. Neia, you can also call me Ainz-sama."

Neia waved her hands repeatedly, "How about that, His Majesty the Sorcerer King? That would be too rude, so let's just leave it like this."

After Neia's repeated insistence, Ainz did not force it. Neia continued, "My mother often said that we should not target the Holy Knights at all. Moreover, my mother was not able to fulfill her mother's duties well, although she could do laundry and tailoring. Sort of like that, but things like cooking and cooking are totally out of the question. Everything is done carelessly, and it’s very common for barbecue to be undercooked and things like that.”

End of this chapter

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