Chapter 344 - Episode Forty-Four - Pope Sateria (9)

The meeting between the four of us, Levi, Pope Sateria, Peter and myself, began.

To be honest, I didnt want to take on any responsibility, and I didnt think I could come up with anything useful to say, so I tried to stay back with Mea, but Sateria firmly grabbed my wrist and kept me there.

I was really hoping to speak with Abel-sama !

I dont have any decision-making power

Perhaps she thought it would be impossible to win over the stubborn Peter directly and wanted to use me as a buffer.

Peter also glared at Sateria like she was a pain in the ass.

I dont even have a chair or a desk. I wonder if I should sit on the steps here, huh? Im kind of thirsty, arent I?

Peter looked around deliberately, looking down at the steps that led to the crystal base for communication.

Im sorry, but this room was originally meant for Levi-samas prayers Its not really a place for sitting or drinking something. Levi-sama is still standing, so please stay as you are

Are you an idiot? Right now, you want to talk about whether or not were willing to overlook your dictatorship and the destruction youve wrought, right? The teachings of the god Kudor do not allow for direct rule by the four great creator gods, you know? Thats why he destroyed them. You asked me to let you off the hook because your country was in trouble, so I agreed to at least listen to you.

Ah, yes

And now you want me to stand here and be polite and respectful to that stupid god? Thats strange, right? Ohhhh, could it be that youre just trying to force us to endure this and that for some reason, and create an atmosphere where we have to take the lead? No way, as expected, the Pope of Levi Church, who rose to power by crushing all the opposing factions with his schemes, is different!

Peter pointed his finger at Levi, who was peeking at us from a collapsed wall.

It was clear that Peter was trying to kill the discussion.

After all, he had no intention of listening to the story of the terrorists.

Ive seen so many low-key Peters lately that Ive forgotten that hes also quite a dangerous person.

Ee-, Er, but

Sateria glanced at Levi in confusion.

I also sneaked a peek at Levis expression, but his blue face had turned red and he was trembling slightly, probably from anger.

Im fine with it, but Abel-chan wont shut up about it, you know? Im sure youve seen how exhausted Abels legs were on that long flight of stairs.

Ah, yes Im very sorry. It really is my lack of consideration

You know, you may not be afraid if you make me angry, but when Abel-chan gets angry, remember that he can blow up this palace with that big-faced relative of the devil over there.

It seems that even Sateria had a hard time with him calling Levi a demon, her face turning pale and her lips quivering.

The smile that had been on her face all this time was now frozen and expressionless.

What do I do, its so hard to stay here.

Im not good with the atmosphere when a person who doesnt usually get angry, gets angry.

Really, I just want to leave Peter here and go home.

Pe-, Peter-san, talk! You said youd at least listen to her, didnt you? See? Im totally fine, you know!

Hearing my words, Sateria smiled as if relieved.

Thank you. Im really glad you came, Abel-sama. Ah, Im sorry I felt a little relieved, and then the tears.

Sateria wiped her eyes with her sleeve.

It was getting unbearable to watch.

Pe, Peter-san, you dont have to abuse her like that In the first place, havent you been calling Kudor a tool for a long time. Even though hes rotten, hes the god of a state religion, so you cant kick him around like that from their standpoint.

I whispered into Peters ear.

Im not a demon, but I really dont see the point of this meeting.

Peter replied disgustedly to me.

After the introduction, Sateria made a strong speech to me and Peter about the current state of the Riveras Kingdom and the future of the Riveras Kingdom.

The content was much the same as what she had said in the beginning.

Currently, the Riveras Kingdom is in the midst of a civil war between rival factions, and is unable to function properly as a country.

As a result, it does not have the capacity to interfere with the Dinrat Kingdom any further and will not engage in hostile interference in the future.

Although it may be difficult to do so, we would like to have diplomatic relations in the future, and we will make some form of compensation for the damage we have caused, is what she said.

She also said that Levi and other high priests with radical ideas had been in charge of politics until now, but she was negotiating with Levi so that she could have a say in the future, and at the s