Chapter 240 Innocence

Im chasing her. She who suddenly stood up on a whim while filling her stomach with Toukos food. Lily is also chasing her. She who made a crouch start stance while humming, started running, and became the wind.

Lily, is your parent stupid!?

Its sad that I cant argue.

I was referring to Lilys mother, Maria Irygal. I let our guard down a bit because she was completely in spectator mode and was absorbed in eating garlic. However, she took advantage of that. I dont know if she had planned it, but it was probably just on a whim. The destination is, of course, the battlefield of Haru and the others, the cape facing the sea.

We cant catch up with her! Lily, do you have Blacks costume with you? Also, your Great Eight Demons costume.

I do. No way, are you going to change clothes while running?

Yes way. Or rather, change my clothes!

Are you telling me, the Great Eight Demons, to change your clothes?

You are wearing a maid outfit, so its half okay! You are a perfect woman right now, no, a perfect maid! I believe in you!

W-Well, if you ask me that far, I guess I have no choice. If you turn into Black, you will be my subordinate. Also, Im good at changing clothes quickly. Black, just keep running!

Then, she changed my clothes at an unbelievable speed, and I became Black in an instant. Lily also changed from a maid into a demon king quickly. As expected of the Great Eight Demons Lily, she didnt make the mistake of exposing underwear.

Cover my face with the hood deeply, okay. Hey, can you lend me your perfume and a mask to hide my face?

I always carry them with me for disguise, but why?

You see, Haru has a good intuition, right? Her sense of smell is also like a dog, so I want to cover my smell.

You are so thorough, huh. Well, I dont mind. Here.

I received a high-class perfume from Lily and sprayed it moderately. Yep, its floral. Then, I put on a mask that makes me look like an executive of the demon king Black, completed!

Alright! Depending on how Maria arrives at the scene, well keep an eye on the situation and secure her if the worst happens!

Mamas whim can be a great disaster after all.

Everyone in the Great Eight Demons is watching. I hope she wont do something unreasonable!

Stupid Maria is about to reach the cape, and we are running after her as fast as we can.

WAIT A MINUTE~!

Maria, who made a big leap just before the cape, lands in the center of the battlefield with the suns rays behind her. The center is the place where the Haru and the others are. Attention is focused on Maria, who landed without making a sound despite her flashy appearance.

The third rank of the Great Eight Demons, the Vampire Princess Maria-chan has come! Okay, give applause~!

The mood is dead. Im convinced that its completely dead. A silver-haired girl wearing a bright-colored dress came down from the sky and made a pose like a magical girl. Yeah, its instant death for the serious mood. Aside from Therese, whos sleeping peacefully, everyone is taken aback. Its painful to watch Maria clapping her hands alone. Eh, do I have to go over there? I really dont want to get in the middle of that mood.

Black, we are jumping in!

Ah, we are jumping in after all. I was the one who suggested this, so I guess I have to go.

We landed behind Maria. Theres Hund here, so Ill act as Lilys subordinate. In other words, I will stay next to Lily and leave the talking to her. Ill keep my mouth shut.

Mama, please dont just appear suddenly. Its unbecoming of a lady to behave so suspiciously.

Ehh~, it seemed to be fun after all. Besides, I have to fulfill my role as the judge.

What are you doing here? Two of the Great Eight Demons are togetherhm? You even bring your subordinate, huh?

The first one to react was Hund. Phew, it seems that Im not exposed.

Haru and Chinatsu are on high alert. Yeah, thats fine. Please dont move for a while.

Howaah!

However, theres one person (Weerel) whos staring at me with sparkling eyes. Whats with her? She doesnt seem to have noticed my true identity, so Im not sure.

I said, I came as the judge. Hund-chan, you were trying to admit defeat for breaking the rule, right?

Were you watching the battle so far?

I was watching it thoroughly. Im the judge after all.

Lily tries to interrupt the exchange between Hund and Maria, but I give her a signal to wait. Lets see how Maria does her job as the judge.

Yeah, I tried to admit defeat. I violated the rule I had set myself after all.

Lets see. Do you mean this excessive environmental destruction is prohibited thing?

Maria is holding a letter similar to the one Hund sent to Crocus.

You, where did you get that? Well, thats right. My attack made that large hole.

You see, Hund-chan. I dont think thats valid.

What?

For us the Great Eight Demons, the act of making such a hole is not environmental destruction. If you gather earth magicians and take some time, it can be repaired. Accepting defeat over something like that is stupid. Defeat is not allowed for the Great Eight Demons. Ive said that many times, right? Hund-chan, take back your declaration. If you still want to be a part of the Great Eight Demons, that is.

Marias expression and gesture are the same as that of a little girl, but theres a slight pressure from Marias words. Depending on Hunds reply, it seems that she will use force.

I refuse. As a ruler, if I change my opinion with such a wordplay, I will set a bad example

Eei!

*Whoosh*, Maria threw a lump of bright red energy in the direction of the crater.

BAAAAAM!

The next moment, a red flash spreads and the surrounding area is dyed red. In the meantime, a series of roaring sounds are ringing. The situation is harsh for the eyes and ears. Yeah, both my eyes and ears are hurting.

After the annoying dazzling light and the annoying noise ended, the place where the crater was is gone. To be precise, about 30% of the entire cape has been gouged out. Ah, yeah, this is environmental destruction.

Look, the hole that Hund-chan made is gone. Now theres no evidence. Okay, its solved!

Just give up. Mama is stubborn when shes like this. If you keep refusing, next time she will blow away 30% of the country, you know?

Haruna and Chinatsu, who have been watching the situation, looked at Lily and then looked at Hund. Please read the mood, it seems that they are thinking so. Yeah, its not a joke, she will do that.

It seems that you are not joking. I got it. Its not my intention to leave such a scar on this country. Good grief, thats a very violent way to threaten.

Im glad that Hund-chan understands! Then, I will take care of this war. In the name of the Vampire Princess, the war is over! Okay, you are dismissed! Good work~

Maria waved her hands in a good mood while spreading her hidden wings under her dress and flew away into the blue sky. Her figure is already about the size of a speck.

Eh?

She just left like that!? Who the hell is going to take care of this situation?