The meeting that followed was quite serious. The nobles, who had lost their vigilance against the demon world, continued the discussion seriously. While struggling with what clause to add to the contract, he put aside his unknown anxiety for a while.
Severian suffered day and night for a month. As provisions were constantly added for the safety of the empire, provisions were produced as large as three thick books.
And Halpas, who came to the imperial palace to sign a contract, was genuinely embarrassed by the clauses.
"You should never hurt humans? What the hell are we doing to add these provisions?"
The Emperor replied with a grin, so as not to offend Halpas's intentions.
"As Halpas knows, there are so many ghost stories about the demon world in the Empire. I thought these provisions would be necessary to calm the people's anxiety."
A cold sweat formed on the backs of the nobles who were watching. In fact, there were already protests taking place outside. They said that they had to drive out the unscrupulous Emperor who was trying to sell the country to the demon. Could it be that the demon doesn't think it's like that?
However, Halpas, who saw the protesters on the way back, laughed heartily.
"Hahaha! Yes. I fully understand. Well, it's a bit funny. It's so hard to get some recipes."
"Thank you for your understanding."
"However, it seems that there is not a single one of these provisions that requires anything from the demon world."
"Everything written there is a request."
"It's too obvious to be a demand. Do you need something like a magic tool? If you want, I can make it for you."
"What kind of magic tool are you talking about?"
The corners of the Emperor's mouth trembled. He thinks most of the devil's magic tools are fatal, such as using people's minds.
"Hmm. It's like a magic tool that rains during droughts?"
'It's not raining poison, is it?"
"No way. Then let's add a clause. If the Empire wants to create a very safe magic tool for the human world."
In fact, Halpas had always felt sorry for the human world. Because of the evil former ruler, they had to suffer damage without knowing anything. Therefore, he wanted to take this opportunity to compensate humans for the damage appropriately. Of course, humans will not know why and how they will compensate.
After finishing his words, Halpas signed the contract at the very bottom. And he winked at the Emperor.
The Emperor, who swallowed his dry saliva, finally signed next to Halpas's name.
Having achieved his goal, Halpas laughed wickedly.
"The contract has finally been signed. Let's enjoy dinner now."
"...!"
"No, I was talking about a real dinner. Uh? Why is everyone doing that?"
Some of the nobles fainted in search of God, some ran away, and some swore allegiance before Halpas to live.
Halpas shook his head and left the palace.
***
Late spring of that year.
The scenery of the empire was as usual. It was just a little richer, the weather was nice, and it was peaceful.
The demons supported the human world with magic tools made by craftsmanship. Thanks to this, they were able to change the weather as much as they wanted, and their crops grew rapidly. The envoys from other countries, who had been picky every time they came, became more and more difficult. The fact that the mad imperial family joined hands with the demons brought peace to the empire in many ways.
And it was a bonus that the health of the Imperial people began to improve. It was thanks to the cheap export of special beds from the demon world to the empire. The soft bed made of materials that can only be found in the demon world was very good for the health of humans' backs. Although there is a disadvantage that lazy people appear one after another, thanks to the bed.
On the other hand, Gremory resisted the temptation of bed and kept busy. It was because of the wedding preparations.
"Wow. It's beautiful."
The most famous boutique of the Duchy of Ortega in the empire. The owner of the place, Madame Taylor, made up her mind and stayed up all night for several days to pour out her talents. She said that she could never wait to see Miss Mori's wedding dress, which is attracting attention from all over the continent, being made in another boutique.
The result was truly enormous. Dressed in a pure white dress, Gremory couldn't take his eyes off the full-length mirror.
A happy smile appeared on Madame Taylor's face, which had become a little emaciated after a few days of hardship.
"Based on the design given to me by His Royal Highness Grand Duke Ethel, I added my creativity. Are you satisfied?"
"Wow..."
"Yes. I'll leave my seat for a while, so you can enjoy watching as much as you want."
Madame Taylor hummed and walked out of the fitting room. As soon as she opened the door to the fitting room, Chession, who was waiting outside, came in.
"Mori. I like the dress... Ugh."
Chession's stunned expression satisfied Madame Taylor even more. She smiled proudly and walked over to Isolene, who was in the waiting room.
"I'm glad you both seem satisfied. Oh, it's a dress I made, but it was the most beautiful dress of my life."
"Really? I'm glad you did."
"I was able to do it because Lady Ortega generously provided me with jewelry."
Isolene chuckled and picked up the newspaper. She commissioned Catherine and the jewelry experts of the Duchy of Ortega to collect the most beautiful jewels from the Empire and the Demon Realm. Thanks to this, Gremory's dress was able to be completed as a masterpiece.
"Even today, the newspaper only praises Mori."
Humans are slowly beginning to let go of their distrust of the demon world. This was because the empire had risen ridiculously since the beginning of exchanges with the demon world. The fearsome demons were able to change their image to good neighbors who just liked to eat.
Thanks to this, Gremory was treated as a major diplomat who connected the human and demon worlds. Thanks to this, the news of her wedding also caused a stir in the world.
A month later, a wedding ceremony that attracts attention from both worlds will be held. That day will be a commemorative day that symbolizes peace between the demon world and the human world.
Gremory wasn't happy about the situation. The result is good, but anyway, the demon world deceiving the human world is no different from before.
It was especially frustrating to have to keep her mouth shut about the topic of spreading the plague Gremory to the human world. But she didn't feel overly guilty. It wasn't her will, because all the witches who forcibly brainwashed her to spread the plague were already dead.
Anyway, everything went well in the end, so that's it. Gremory, who had been drinking the other day, confessed her true feelings to Isolene.
"You only have to think about your happiness now, you foolish witch."
Isolene smiled as she looked in the direction of the fitting room, where the beautiful Gremori would be. Through the crack in the door, she could hear the laughter of Chession, who was about to go crazy with happiness.
"It will take a long time to get out. Madam, I'm going to do some work in my spare time, but is there a space that can be used as an office?"
"Are you going to come here to work? On a day like today, you can enjoy refreshments."
"I have to write an inexhaustible number of wedding Invitations. I also have to spend money to send them to the demon world."
"There is a quiet space with a desk on the second floor. I will take you there."
After putting down the newspaper, Isolene followed Madame Taylor out of the waiting room. She grumbled that her friend had married the landlord, so she looked like her friend's maid. Whether Isolene did it or not, laughter could be heard endlessly in the fitting room.
Gremory in the mirror had an innocent smile. How much hardship did it take to have such a carefree and pure smile?
Looking at such a bride, Chession's heart was overwhelmed, and he was about to burst into tears. Grand Duke Ethel, who had always been dark and somewhat stiff, was finally able to smile like a boy.
"Mori. I think I'm going to pass out a little right now."
"Yes. Take a breath."
"I still don't feel real. I can't believe I'm getting married. That's why you, so beautiful and strong, are coming to my side."
"Strictly speaking, I didn't go to your side. You kidnapped me unilaterally."
"That's why I've recently developed a hobby of collecting things. The witch I brought here by chance saved my life. If you keep collecting things, better things will happen."
"Don't pick up any more women."
"Of course."
After two hours of playing, the two cleaned up and left the fitting room. After asking Madame Taylor to touch up the dress in detail, Chession left the boutique.
Madame Taylor smiled happily as she looked at the newlyweds-to-be and Isolene as they left. They were like ordinary young people.
Ordinary people who walk under the warm sunshine and feel calm happiness in their ordinary lives.
"It's a good time. Whoa."
Madame Taylor patted her stiff waist and went to mend her dress. To give those beautiful young people the best moments.
[ The witch doesn't hide her identity ] Complete
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