Transmigration: Forced to Be a Fake

72 - they were killed

What is surprising? Andaru did not seem to have expected that he would say that.

"You think about my opinion?"

Meridian snorting. "Do I look like I don't care about anyone's opinion, Prince?"

"No, Queen. You're a wise woman." The man chuckled happily. But there was no time to wait because Herdian showed up.

If Herdian had found nothing, then the Meridian had misunderstood. Although it was strange that he had misunderstood this big, but mistakes could be made by anyone, so he would accept.

"How's it?"

"There's no weirdness, Miss."

Herdian turned on a magic tool that projected the refugee conditions of nobles and commoners closer.

Despite not saying anything, he displayed Litea and Litae playing with their nurse, being watched by Mother, while Father gathered together with the nobles observing the situation.

"I tried to check all sides. Nothing suspicious."

Meridian raised hand. And the projection disappeared.

"For now, let's go."

Not this place. Then which one?

...*...

Meridians sat on his throne rethinking their battles.

The temple was no longer important, so now the enemy was staying Reuben. Although it could instantly blow him up, for the sake of creating a satisfying ending, naturally Meridian had to pretend it could not do so.

But why isn't there anything Ruben did?

Reports say Ruben's forces are still preparing, meaning he will still be at war. He could not attack the Meridians sitting on the clouds, nor did he attack those that the Meridians were protecting above the ground, then which one did he attack?

Don't tell me he ran away?

Not likely. A villain must fight to fail at the hands of the main character. It's must. He may have run away because of fear.

"Calm down, Nonaku." Andaru boldly touched the hands of the Meridians despite Lumiel and a number of top-tier demons around them. "In war, the victors are those who win the psychological battle. He'll make you anxious and mess up the strategy."

He's correct. Lets chill. Calm down and think clearly.

When all is done, he will go home.

"My queen."

The meridians raised their hands as a gesture of Lumiel speaking.

"The man survives for the kindness of your heart. They live because of your generosity. You've been thinking about them for some time regardless of your comfort. If I have to ask, do we need to do it?"

Whahuh? What'd he say?

Meridians were stunned as the entire feeling of the demons connected to him seemed to say the same thing. They all think the same.

Why should they be so anxious about humans who can be wiped out in one flick? Why should they be so wary as if humans possessed destructive power?

Why care when they are not important? That's all they think.

If you think about it again, right too. The meridians that let Ruben live, not because he actually survived. Why is he busy thinking about what else he is planning when he can wait while sleeping?

Am I stupid for being king? Meridian massaged his throbbing forehead.

You become arrogant and increasingly haughty with your demon soul.

That voice again.

But that's what you are. So what's weird? You're not being stupid. You only underestimate your opponent, therefore you don't think much. All you're waiting for is for him to act so you kill him and come back.

Quiescent.

Meridian hates the fact he's right.

But what should he do? Stopping displacement? Pulling her children back into the dark forest? How many years will he have to wait?!

No kidding! He should come right away!

"Recover your people, Andaru." The meridians clenched their hands tightly. "Tell them that the war is over. Next, I'll take Ruben where I've decided."

"Your orders are a must, Nonaku." Andaru bowed lightly and smiled. "After this, please take some time with me. There's something to talk about, I guess?"

"Yes." Yeah."

Meridian stared at the silent Herdian.

"Go, Young Duke. I'll see you after your people recover."

"Good, Miss."

"Pull troops. The war with man is over."

Meridian could feel his entire army pleased. For a moment he smiled, extending a hand to Lumiel who immediately transformed into a cat.

"extend forest. Build a kingdom where all my people can live. From now on, focus on that."

When the war is over, they are all useless. But since they also cannot be thrown away, the Meridians would create a special world for them, then put a barrier.

The devil has no desire to attack humans. Yet they are haughty and dislike human pride. They need to be given a different place.

"In hindsight, I haven't occupied a room since I became king." Meridians rubbing Lumiel's fur. "Where's my room?"

They change places in just one blink.

The room was incomparable to the Meridian room in the Marquis' house, a spacious high bed that was as soft as a cloud. So this is the king's bed?

But what's the point if the meridians aren't sleepy with this body? Well, he's tired, anyway.

"Looks like you're happy."

Lumiel was lying down comfortably as soon as Meridian landed on the bed, lying sideways to her. He is still in the form of a cat. It seemed that it could not change without the permission of the Meridian.

"You're so spoiled, my Sweet Cat."

She's happy.

"But how do I forgive your lies?"

Then crying.

"Speak as before. I'm allowing."

Lumiel instantly came licking her face like she always did. "I can't lose you."

"I want to go back. Is my wish not an order?"

"Let's stay and rule."

"I can't, Lumiel." Meridian rubbed the cat's nose. "I have to go back. Just chill. Everything's fine without me. I'll leave this place when everything's okay."

"But all is not well without you." She's really crying. "Let's stay here. I'll kill all the brash people that bother you. Stay with me."

"Lum."

She was so adorable when her ears withered.

"Understand. I really want you to do it." The meridians peeked at the black animal's forehead. "Understand that it's best for me."

He doesn't want to. But his feelings also said he should not hurt Meridians. How adorable. He was the cliche thing that the Meridians enjoyed the most in this world.

Lumiel came over him. Putting his forehead on the forehead of the Meridian, a smooth snoring with a flowing feeling of love.

For some reason, Meridian so hope later he kept a real black cat to slightly treat his longing on Lumiel. He, Herdian, Andaru, were the three Meridian favorites whom he also considered friends.

Meridians will miss him soon.

...*...

For some time, Meridians just spent time relaxing in bed. He heard many stories from Lumiel, small and simple things as a free time filler.

In the evening, they spend time as a couple. Because of that, Meridian finally understood why Dion and Luke could share with each other.

It seems like it's some kind of characteristic of their nation. It was like their feelings were connected to each other.

Especially Dion and Luke who were brothers. They can share women, even if there is competition about who is the best, but there is no feeling of having to have a single.

Lumiel was not angry when Luke and Dion came to him. He's just jealous and misuh-misuh.

But that distracts the meridians. On the day that he had forgotten exactly when, suddenly Herdian's ring shone, followed by a panicked voice that made him wake up.

"Miss, can you come soon? Please hurry, Miss."

"Lum."

The portal opened, and Meridian stepped in with Lumiel who had been wearing her uniform.

He teleported to where Herdian was, the imperial palace, but before coming out of the portal could already sense it.

Death's smell. A bunch.

Very much. But there was no smell of blood.

"What's wrong?"

For the first time Meridian saw Andaru's face as pale as a desperate man. "They were killed."

...*...