Volume 1 Chapter 57 The King Loses the Last Opportunity to Get Zeke②
"Wha──!? What did you say!? You're saying you'll become the Demon Lord...!?"
Zeke sheathed his holy sword and spoke to the king.
"I've been thinking about it for a long time. Why is it that in every era, monsters have to be oppressed?"
Zeke was a beast veterinarian, treating not just animals but magic beasts as well.
Every time, he'd been plagued by the same question.
Why is it that in every era, monsters have to be hunted by humans?
"The Curse of the Ancestor has been lifted. The cause that turned monsters into vicious creatures is gone. So, they should be respected as living beings. ...Absolute obedience to humans? Don't mess with me!"
His anger surged as magical energy erupted around him.
It didn't just blow away the king's camp──his furious voice echoed throughout the entire kingdom.
"Humans and monsters should be treated equally. ...If this country can't do that, then I'll cut ties here and build a new nation with my comrades."
The king was stunned by Zeke's sudden declaration.
But he quickly regained his composure.
"Y-you idiot! A country like that! There's no way it'll be accepted! Monsters were humanity's enemies until just recently!"
And then, it happened.
"We will accept it."
A large group of beasts had gathered at the scene.
"Brother! I've brought reinforcements for this pinch!"
Cino, a master of magic, had used teleportation to gather those who supported Zeke.
First, the Divine Beast King Sofia stood beside Zeke.
"We, the Beastman Nation of Neroguma, will stand in solidarity with Zeke's nation."
Next, the Divine Dragon King stood on the other side.
"We, the Divine Dragons and the Seven Dragon Kings, will side with Zeke's nation."
Next to him stands Lighter, the King of the High Elves, and Saint from the Hero's Party.
"We, the elven nation of Anemosgive, will cast our lot with King Zeke."
"The hero party will abandon this country and support Lord Zeke."
The king looked at the gathered kings of the various countries and muttered in amazement.
"That's ridiculous... it's impossible... a multi-racial federation... that's unheard of..."
"He has the strength and the personality to make it happen. Zeke is amazing."
King Sofia looks at Zeke with admiration.
"Other countries will soon come forward to support King Zeke. ...Well, if that happens, one country will be left behind."
The king's face turns pale as Lighter speaks.
"Huh! You idiots! You're all wrong! Listen carefully! Monsters are an indispensable resource for humans!"
"Are you talking about mana crystals?"
It is one of the so-called drop items that monsters drop when you defeat them.
"That's right...! In this world based on magic, the existence of mana crystals is essential! The barriers that protect towns, the lifelines, everything is powered by mana crystals!"
If it becomes impossible to obtain mana crystals from monsters, energy will be scrambled for in various places.
That is, a war will break out, targeting monsters.
"As long as you have monsters, other countries will attack you for your resources! You're finished!"
Zeke sighs and puts his right hand forward.
Shhh...!
The ice gathered and turned into beautiful purple crystals.
"Oh, what...? M-mana crystal...?"
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