This Insane Demon Lord wants a normal life-Chapter 30: Declaration of a State (1)

"I cannot use force? Then how am I supposedly to survive after displaying my hostility towards them?"

"What exactly is Fate plotting?"

Craig asked. He stroked his chin while still in deep thoughts.

Just then did he realized that he had been numb for too long and everyone’s gaze were focused on him.

That includes Arthur BloodRaven.

The Main Character of this game.

Craig inhaled the fresh air he could gather within the intensed atmosphere. He exhaled slowly, his shoulders sagging.

His body language screaming of exhaustion and frustration. As if he’d been holding his breath for too long.

"Young man.....is there a problem?"

A question was asked by the King of the Raine Kingdom. King Ezra.

Craig lifted his head, he carefully observed the gaze of all the sitted rulers of the western nation.

The conference room wasn’t only occupied by the rulers of the west.

A few generals were present as well.

All rulers had a general standing behind them, and this general were all on the expert level of their genesis.

But they had their faces covered with masks. Their identities hidden completely.

Craig cleared his throat.

He was no longer flustered, he quickly regained his composure.

His lips curled up into a knowing grin.

"I greatly apologize for allowing myself being numb for quite some time. I was left in deep thoughts for some reasons"

"I hope you can accept my apology"

Craig uttered.

For a minute, there was whispers amongst the sitted rulers.

King Ezra exhaled a deep sigh.

"Apology accepted but we’re the rulers of the western continent. Each of this sitted esteemed men govern their own lands"

"We do not entertain men we do not know. Introduce yourself"

"Young man"

King Ezra commanded. His legs crossed as he glared directly into the eyes of Craig.

Through Craig’s Authority: Eyes of Clairvoyance.

He could directly see the informations of any given target in this world.

He decided to check out King Ezra’s informations.

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[Revealing Player’s Data]

[Name: Ezra BloodRaven]

[Title: King of the Raine Kingdom, Archduke of the East]

[Age: 68]

[Level: 75]

[Race: Human]

[Game’s Status: Side Character]

[Power Level: Third Level Master]

[Genesis: Sorcery]

[Utopian Authority: Margrave of Greed]

[Authority description: the Margrave’s insatiable hunger is endlesss]

[Skill Rank: S]

Craig’s eyebrows furrowed. He read the window’s information again incase there was a mistake.

But there was no mistake.

"It seems the Raine Kingdom is something I must avoid for now, to think in the royal family, there are two players"

"Beings whose rank are S"

"They’re dangerous" Craig muttered.

But his fake smiles remained intact.

"I’m deeply sorry, where are my manners?" Craig asked with a giggle.

"I’ll introduce myself properly. My name is Craig Humphrey and I’m here as the king of the Esmerald Kingdom"

"I hope I’m welcomed"

Craig voiced out.

His words caused intense tension to surge, rulers of the west were triggered by his kingship declaration.

This was what he had intended since the very beginning.

If he must make himself hostile to the rulers of the west. Then this is the only way for him to perfectly achieve it.

Craig’s eyes scanned through the conference seats.

Watching the expression of the rulers. He needed to figure out those who might be his enemy in the future.

A ruler outrageously slammed his palm on the table.

He got up from his seat.

"How outrageous for a brat who does not know his place. Who do you think you’re talking to? Have you forgotten where you are?"

The king roared out loud.

But Craig giggled softly.

"Ofcourse I’m aware of the fact that I’m in the presence of esteemed lords and rulers of their respective nations"

Craig answered.

King Ezra’s gaze darkened. The uprising tension soared through the roof.

King Ezra waited until the rest of his esteemed lords voiced out their frustrations and once the rage died down.

He spoke, addressing the summit.

"My fellow esteemed rulers. I understand your outrage but I believe we should give this young man a chance to speak right?"

"We shouldn’t just conclude before knowing what his true intentions are"

King Ezra stated. His words calmed them down.

He rolled his eyes sideways, he locked eyes with Craig.

He squinted his eyes afterwards.

"Mr. Craig, I must commend you for your bravery but you do understand that this is a Summit hosted by rulers of the west right?"

"The western continent is one of most powerful continents in the human realm"

"And we’re not one to be played with. I’m sure you know that right?"

King Ezra questioned.

Craig exhaled a soft sigh.

"Ofcourse I do and i don’t see how I’m playing with you guys. I was chosen by the people of the Esmerald to be their king"

"How is that a problem?" Craig asked.

"How is that a problem? It seems you’re trying to act ignorant but i should remind you that Esmerald is a village and not a nation"

"Even if you exist as their ruler. You’re nothing but a mere village chief, don’t raise your value"

King Ezra warned.

Craig wore a smirk.

"King Ezra is a greedy man. His magic is also based on greed, this shows the extent how greedy he really is"

"Since I’ve been tasked to become hostile with the west. I guess this should be for the best"

Craig thought. He sighed shortly after.

A smirk played on his lips, a sly and knowing curl on his mouth that seemed to suggest he was privy to a secret others weren’t.

His eyes glinting with amusement.

He giggled.

"You’re right on the fact that the village of Esmerald was once a village before i became its ruler"

Craig stated.

King Ezra’s brows curled up.

"Once?" He asked.

"Yes. The once village of Esmerald is now the Kingdom of Esmerald. I who was once it’s chief became it’s king"

"And the territorial land of its nation has been expanded further"

Craig declared.

King Carrion couldn’t control his anger anymore. He slammed his fist on the table, drawing all attentions towards himself.

He gnashed his teeths.

"You fucking bastard. Have you no shame?" King Carrion cursed out.

Craig watched in reticence. He wasn’t triggered, just curious.

"And who might you be?" Craig questioned.

"Who might I be? Such big words for a lousy brat who wants to play king. After making the Neztra Kingdom suffer such humiliation"

"You dare try to make yourself king?"

King Carrion roared out.

Craig’s eyebrows furrowed. His smile was a thin mocking smile, a faint curl of his lip that seemed to convey contempt or superiority.

"So you’re the King of the Neztra Kingdom huh?"

Craig asked. He continued....

"Its quite wonderful to have you here with me. You must be suprised as to why I’m here alive right?"

"After all. The Assasins you sent against failed to complete their task" 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Craig chuckled.

Silence reigned.

King Carrion rose up from his seat, he was completely in a flustered state.

"What sort of nonsense is this? How dare you accuse me of going so low as to try and assasinate you?"

King Carrion roared as he continued.

"How would I do something like this? You’re here as a guest of the Raine Kingdom. I would never try such nonsense"

King Carrion spat out.

No one uttered a single word, they all stayed silent while watching what’s about to unfold.

Craig grinned.

He has found the perfect opportunity to display his hostility towards the rulers of the western states.

There’s no other way to become hostile to them than to kill one of them in the presence of the others.

His eyes flickered.

He quickly faced the King.

"King Ezra of the Raine Kingdom, you requested my presence here as an invited guest and yet one of your fellow rulers tried to assasinate me"

"This was because I thwarted his invasion and protected a few gullible people"

"How do you intend on judging him?"

Craig questioned.

Everyone faced the direction of King Ezra. King Ezra stayed silent for a minute, he glanced at King Carrion before facing Craig back.

King Ezra sighed.

"King Carrion. There’s no need to deny something we already know, the Sorcery Kingdom of Raine isn’t your average nation"

"We knew of your assasination attempts but we stayed silent. If this gentleman was killed, we would have let it slide"

"But since he’s alive. You must be punished for such actions"

King Ezra uttered.

"Mr. Craig, how do you intend on punishing him?"

Craig was asked. Everyone waited to know the next decision which will be made by this mysterious individual.

They had expected Craig would demand a shit load of money and the Neztra Kingdom would be banned from getting involved with his land.

But Craig’s ideas was completely different.

"Well an assasination attempt on once’s life isn’t something that should be considered petty. Money won’t bring back an already dead man"

"If he’s going to assasinate me. He should have done it more perfectly and I should have stayed dead then"

"But since I’m still alive....."

"I’ll be taking his life"

Craig declared. He glanced at Ramposa who stood behind him.

"What???"

King Carrion exclaimed, but just before he could even react with what was happening. Ramposa appeared behind him.

Her movements, swift and soundless.

And not even the general could see through her speed. Bloods splattered across the scene, the General was killed within seconds.

King Carrion who was left defenseless was instantly decapitated by the claws of Ramposa.

His reddish blood splattered across the table. Such horrors stunned the entirety of the hall.

A lopsided grin escaped the lips.

"This is my punishment!"

Craig declared.