Sent To Isekai As Demon King's
Eps 50: Forming an Alliance III: King of the Panda
april 30, 1163 Zaenium.
The Imperial Capital of Beastman Marhamzan.
Daytime.
A two-horse-drawn carriage stopped in front of the magnificent palace. A Tiger Beastman came out of the carriage accompanied by a Lynx Beastman. They entered the palace filled with gazes of respect.
“Your Majesty Queen Tigris, Emperor Leo is waiting for you,” greet a Deer Beastman to him, then walk show him the way.
Upon reaching the Emperor's room, the servant knocked on the door and said, “Your Majesty, the Queen of Tigris has come.”
A voice from within replied, “Come in!”
Only the Tigris Queen entered. His guard, the Lynx, waited outside, and the servant went to do another task.
“Report, Your Honor. Queen Tigris VII has come to answer your call,” said Tigris kneeling before the Lion Emperor who was sitting in his chair.
“Stand,” Emperor's word.
“Queen Tigris VII, I give you an order. Go to Unkazar Kingdom and force him to follow my plan. Theocracy is moving. If we don't move now, we'll be left behind. We don't have time to play around.
“Bring the special forces of the Empire with you. If necessary, invite the Bat Queen to help. He sided with me, but never made a move. Make him useful at times.”
“Good, Your Majesty. I'll never let you down.” Tigris.
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May 1, 1163 Zaenium.
Melankula Kingdom Capital, Beastman Empire Marhamzan.
Daytime.
Two days had passed since Hanafsah joined Laciel's side. He asked permission not to join the group in order to return to his kingdom.
Initially, Yagwar refused. He still could not trust a hundred percent to the person who was originally his enemy, and in fact he was not even a Beastman.
However, Laciel reassured him. He had also given orders to Hanafsah not to betray him and Yagwar, and not to inform the Emperor or anyone of his partisanship to Laciel's stronghold. That way, Yagwar can calm down a bit.
Two days later, that is, today, the group of five people finally reached the Royal Capital of Melancula or the Kingdom of Panda. After a long journey through the forest of death, they were now in a bamboo forest surrounded by small hills.
Their houses look more like Human houses than the Jaguar Kingdom, which builds makeshift homes on trees. And compared to the Jaguar Kingdom which was filled with various kinds of Beastmen, the Panda Kingdom had its flaws in diversity or distinction.
Most of the citizens are Beastman Panda. Their body features did not even change much compared to the others. They still look like Pandas who can stand up and talk like humans.
Shortly after arriving, an army of Beastman Panda with armor surrounded them. The leader of the army came forward and greeted them.
“Welcome to our kingdom, His Majesty King Yagwar III, and His Majesty Demon King Laciel Lucifer.” The panda stretched out his hand and Yagwar replied.
‘It seems like this is their etiquette,’ thought Laciel while replying to the hand of the leader of the force. ‘This means the letter sent by Yagwar has already reached them.’
“We didn't expect you guys to come sooner than we thought,” he said.
“Yeah, that's it. We only brought a few people,” Laciel replied.
“Without escort?”
“The best protector is yourself,” Yagwar said quickly. “So, can you quickly take us to your king?”
After that they were guided to a palace out of stone. The entrance guarded by many armored Panda Beastmen and archers on top of the wall. When entering the palace, they could see the gold used to line the pylons and the glass lining on the floor.
“Welcome to my palace, my old friend, Yagwar,” the voice of someone welcomed them.
He is a Panda Beastman who wears Hanfu-like clothing, traditional Chinese clothing, and sits on a throne whose base is metal and top is bamboo. The two Panda Beastmen beside him swung two large fans. And there were many other servants who went round and round bringing the king's needs.
“I've read your letter.” He came down from the storied throne. “You want me to join the internal conflict of the Empire, don't you?”
“True. I want to keep the peace. And the Lion Emperor will ruin that peace if he launches an invasion,” replied Yagwar.
“Jawab my question. If I like your answer, maybe I'll join your side. Why do I follow your group, above the Emperor group or neutral?” ask King Panda.
“If you support the Empire, surely the Lion Emperor will force you to fight ahead. He is such a person,” Yagwar said.
“Are you not the same? You're going to tell me to fight on the battlefield, right?” reply King Panda.
“No! I'm just asking you to support us, support us from behind. The disadvantage is less than fighting directly, right?”
“The slightest loss is a loss,” King Panda insisted. “And compared to join one of the two parties, is not it more profitable if you do not need to come from the beginning? They'll be tired after the war, and so will you. Whoever it is, I will defeat and control. More profit, isn't it?”
“Then, I choose to kill you first before that Lion Emperor!” raung Yagwar's.
Instantly the Beastman Panda warriors brandished their spears and swords towards Yagwar and his group. Surround them from all directions.
‘Who would have thought he was a bad diplomat. Everyone will threaten back if threatened, especially in their own cage.’ Laciel complains and pulls Yagwar back.
“Please forgive him,” Laciel told King Panda.
“You will not be able to attract allies if you speak like that,” Laciel whispered to Yagwar. “Ehem!”
“You are ...” The Panda King tried to remember.
“I don't know if Yagwar has introduced me in the mail or not, so I will introduce myself first. My name is Laciel Lucifer, the Demon King from the East who has only recently appeared.”
“Before, I will invite you to come to our side. If you don't want to come, I won't bother you. I've calculated that the majority are on our side,” Laciel continued.
“My answer remains the same. If your offer is not ‘tickle’, I will reject!” the King of Panda. “And you are the Demon King of the East. What do outsiders do in our internal conflicts?”
“Of course, my answer is to take as much profit as possible. I am an outsider who meddles in your affairs. Let me explain the current state of my perceptive.
“Since the beginning, the Emperor has lost because the number of supporters is not balanced, even it is reduced. And added by me, I can make sure we won't get tired before finishing you at the end!”
“Isn't that the same? I don't feel the difference. Equally threatening,” muttered Hana.
“No, it's different. Yagwar said he would kill him first, and that shows that we, as predicted, will be tired at the end. But, I don't feel that way. Without killing him first, I'm sure we'll win until the end.
“Yagwar also says as if we need you the most. But for me, you helped or even defected, it makes no difference. Because I, the Demon King of the East, have a little strength and army, but can subdue the Zamara Kingdom to my knees.
“We will wait for your answer at the inn. We will go on the journey, with or without an answer from you,” Laciel said.
Next was him leaving the palace with his face raised and a smile engraved on his lips. Upon awakening, the rest of his group followed him.
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