Novel Full 436 Harsh Resolve
Considering the fact that Beruel was quite a young Fairy when I knew him, he would still have quite a while to live.
Knowing his personality, it was unlikely that he would simply let the matter die down. It was a matter of his hurt pride, after all.
Beruel was an absolute king who lost everything. There was no way he would just let it all go.
That was why I was so surprised—as well as slightly worried—that he had gone completely off the grid.
“Why do you think I have an alliance with the Beastfolk? He dares not try anything with this place!”
I gulped and nodded instantly.
Jane was right. Even an idiot like Beruel knew not to mess with those guys.
‘I’m probably just overthinking things again.’ I smiled, shrugging his image off my mind.
“You’ve done well to plan so far ahead.”
“Well, it’s not like there’s anyone else who’ll do the job.” She sighed.
“Ah, so that’s why you’re still President, even after so long?”
My Fairy Friend nodded vehemently.
“Elections are supposed to be held every century. Yet, every time the campaign holds, no one desires to compete with me, so I end up being the one chosen.”
She couldn’t also refuse the position since it gave her enough leverage to continue her research unhindered.
“I’m sure those lazy bums just want to go around their business while leaving everything to me,” Jane yelled in frustration.
Despite this outburst, I could still tell that she liked her position as President.
“Well, President of the Fairy Sanctuary… shall we get down to business?” I said, now clasping my hands together and staring at Jane with a serious look.
“Oh? You mean the Demon threat? Sure, I’ll help you with all my capacity, but if we’re going to be involving my citizens, there’ll have to be a Public Poll.” Jane said.
Apparently, her people voted for certain policies and privileges. This society was run with them in mind—providing for their comfort.
“Even your help alone is much appreciated, but the truth is that… I want to use this War as an excuse to unify every Nation.”
And so, I began my explanation of how beneficial it would be if we had a unified Alliance between every single Nation.
Not only would it be useful for my means, but each Kingdom or Republic could learn from each other.
As long we were able to operate on general interests, as well as a unifying factor, it was possible to create a United Front—even for the future.
“Hmm. I see your point. So, the Demons aren’t even the main issue?”
I slightly smiled at her question, shaking my head slightly.
“No. They’re not.”
People needed a sense of danger and urgency, which was simply why I used this invasion as an excuse.
It was true that I needed to take care of the problem arising from them, but forming an Alliance wasn’t exactly the only way.
“I see. I see. In any case, you’ve convinced me. You just need to convince everyone else. I’m sure you can do that.” I nearly laughed as Jane gave me a sly look.
“Don’t underestimate me.”
We both giggled together, drowning our unease and concerns into the fun of enjoying each other’s company.
However, just as I expected… the question dropped once again.
“Lewis, what do you plan on doing with the Demons?”
My laughter slowly died down, replaced by a somber look. From my expression, Jane should have guessed what I was going to say.
“You mean, you’re…”
“Yes. I’m going to be wiping out every single Demon from this world.”
She looked shocked—no, probably even appalled—by my intentions.
“Weren’t you the one who sought another way during the last war?”
“Indeed. But look where that got us. No more… I’ve given enough mercy to them.”
Besides, it was too late for their Race anyway. The Organization was using them as pawns, so their very existence was a card that my enemies could use against me.
To properly defend myself and leave no loose ends, it was best to eliminate them.
“… Completely?”
“Yes. I’m going to kill every single one of them.”
Innocents would be dragged into this mess, but it was the path I had chosen.
“I’ve gotten a bigger perspective from the last time. Hatred breeds hatred. Even if we spare the innocents, they will jump at the opportunity to bare their fangs on the Alliance who devastated their Nation, and killed their people.”
Desperation was a dangerous emotion. It was also very unpredictable.
‘If the Organization uses their desperate emotion for vengeance… they could utilize them in multiple ways that would be troublesome to handle.’
“The most straightforward approach is to tackle the problem head-on and annihilate their people.”
“W-whoah… you’ve really…” Jane was still recoiling from shock.
I knew she didn’t exactly feel pity for the Demons. She was probably just concerned about me.
“I’ve chosen to cling tightly to those I care about. I will never let them go. As for those against me… I will decimate them without mercy.”
So far, I was fortunate that none of them had used underhanded means to target my family. There were countermeasures put in place, but I didn’t know how powerful my enemies were.
It was the right call to chip off much as I could from the enemy’s pawns.
“What of your memory of Karlia? You’d really kill her people?”
For a moment, there was silence. Jane’s question hung in the air, and I bit my lip, returning to memories of the past that I abandoned.
“They did all those horrible things to her… all the more reason why I should decimate them all. They aren’t worth my mercy.”
It was very selfish and hypocritical, but I had strengthened my resolve.
“I’m no longer going to second-guess. I won’t hesitate too. I’ll simply do what I need to do.”
That was the path I had pondered on greatly before finally choosing to tread.
“I see. Well, I’ll be supporting you in your endeavor, Lewis.”
“Of course. Do you have a choice?”
“H-hey!” Jane squealed once more, causing me to laugh heartily.
She really was too cute.