chapter 24
24 – Straighten your shoulders, great queen. – One
The seven deadly sins that are the main axis of the demon realm.
The banquet celebrating the inauguration of a new sin is held more grandly than ever. The place is the ‘old castle of blood’ that the demon king used for a while.
This huge castle, which cannot be visited in one day, is used for the demons’ banquet.
“It is a castle of blood.”
Artel opened the carriage door. You can use ‘Transfer’, a teleport unique to the demons, but you dare to use a wagon.
An incredibly huge and luxurious wagon. It is because we have to show how dignified the seat of sin is through it.
Of course, Christine didn’t like it. Anyway, as soon as Christine got off, a huge amount of attention was focused on her.
“The sin of pride has come.”
The demons lined up at the entrance of the old castle shouted in unison. Christine walks in blood as they walk the path they created, lined up in two rows.
Numerous eyes are pouring down here and there, but nonetheless, he walks while looking straight ahead.
Upon entering, the atmosphere is already lively. Except for Christine, most of the people seemed to be gathered.
Well, I arrived about 30 minutes late on purpose. Not because Christine was lazy, but for a few political reasons.
“May the curse always be with you.”
A ceremonial greeting from the devil. Christine nods and walks deeper inside.
An old castle that the demon king used as a temporary residence. Its interior is more splendid than anything in the demon realm. Purple lights that demons love and skulls decorated here and there.
The other Sinners were already gathering and talking among themselves.
Normally, it would have been overlooked, but now it was the place Christine should hang out with.
The sins of lust, the sins of anger, etc. These are historical figures who have been guilty of sins since the days when Zekiel committed the sins of pride.
Seeing that even the sin of indolence attended, it must be an important event. Then, by chance, our eyes met.
sin of envy. Lamia race born from snakes. The White Snake of the Demon Realm. It was Vivian.
The corners of his eyes stretched out, his snake-like tongue flicked out, and he turned his head away without even saying hello to Christine.
Christine didn’t even say hello to her. That you are not welcome is something you know best.
-After all~ Christine came alone.
– Of course, you must have come alone. Will Jekyll come?
– Good luck. There was a vacancy, so I ate the seat of sin every day.
A woman who has been fortunate enough to bear the sin of pride. That was Christine’s current position.
Was it a moment I was trying to ignore?
“Oh my God! Meet the sin of pride!”
Someone makes a fuss and clings to Christine’s side.
eyes are small and fat He must have been dressed up for a banquet, but the formal attire looks like it will burst as soon as he can’t overcome the weight.
Christine knew who he was. A demon dragon and one of those under Regita’s command.
“Penrag.”
Yes, Penrag.
He is in charge of accounting management under Regita’s command, and recently he coveted even Christine’s property.
“Yes, pride is the sin. This is Penrag. What do you like about today’s banquet?”
“It has just arrived.”
“Ahaha. Is that so. How are things going with your fiancé these days? I heard you recently took off your ring too… ”
You can say that everything is going well and that you took off the ring at the same time. In fact, this was an act of blatant disregard for Christine. She didn’t know that either.
“If you ask if it’s resolved, it’s resolved.”
“Ah, is that so? But look… You came to the banquet today without a ring. I am so worried that other ignorant guys will suspect the place of sin.”
Makes a lot of fuss
Turn and turn the horse. Do you know what makes it even more annoying? you know what to do
To put it bluntly, isn’t Christine, who doesn’t even have Jekiel as her fiancé, what kind of connections and abilities do you have to take the place of sin?
But it wasn’t a huge mistake.
What mighty power could Christine, who even gave up her heart, have? Even the previous deadly sins that had to be handed over escaped to the human world without leaving any data.
Christine wasn’t incompetent, it was as if she had been forced into incompetence.
“Haha~ But who am I? Isn’t this Penrag loyal to the sin of pride? The sin of pride has come with the best possible way to subdue such ignorant fools at once.”
The Queen still didn’t even look at Penragg’s face.
I thought it would make me angry if I looked at it. Only greed would flow down that greasy face.
“As for what that is, there is one that stands out among the Demon Dragons these days. My name is Alex, a young and handsome guy whose swordsmanship was recognized this time under Regita-sama. He is very talented.”
By that time, Christine had turned her head to look at Penlag’s face.
I began to anticipate what he was going to say, and it seemed that if I listened to the story to the end, I wouldn’t be able to hold back my anger at all.
So I hoped he would stop talking.
“It is certain that he will rise to a high position. If not… ”
Penrag grins very meanly.
“If the sin of pride desires, I will arrange a good place for you. If it goes well, the relationship between the vampires and the dragons will become stronger, and how good is it? No one will doubt the sin of pride, its lofty throne.”
Was it a story like that? Christine’s expression fluctuated.
Haven’t you lived through Zekiel’s folding screen once, so do it one more time. But this time, make a folding screen of the demon dragons.
For vampires, a folding screen of a demon dragon is enough. That’s what this author is talking about.
Christine bit her lip.
This place of sin, I really want to quit right now. I want to quit…
‘Because I have to live.’
It’s not that I have to live, it’s that the vampire clan, including Christine’s henchman, has to survive.
If Christine offered to abdicate the throne, everyone would die. So I couldn’t quit.
“I’ll pretend I didn’t hear it. I will do that for once.”
“Why is that? These are very good conditions. I know that the sin of pride is not in very good condition right now. How good is it to be able to maintain the throne just by getting along with others?”
“No need.”
After that shot, Christine turned her head and started looking for Regita, the sin of greed.
I’d rather find Regita and talk to her… If he saw that he was talking to his superior, even this rude fellow would fall away.
“ha… Christine, I didn’t mean to say this.”
Ignore it. completely ignored
I kept looking around to find Regita.
“Isn’t it much easier to remain as the wife of a noble demon dragon compared to serving Zekiel at night?”
Clink-!
My hands were ahead of me. I was just about to pour the drink on my face, but my hand threw the glass away without me knowing.
In an instant, heat rose all over the body. It was an anger that could not be calmed down.
“I have never attended Jekyel’s night. Not even once.”
There was a loud buzzing around.
However, no one intervened. couldn’t intervene. Christine’s henchmen have been ordered not to meddle in anything today.
“Ehh.”
He continued talking without even wiping off the glass fragments and liquids adhering to his body.
“In the end, you are ordering the Marion and Chuck like this. We have no choice now. Even if I make a good suggestion, you come out with this attitude… ”
Christine covered half of her face with one hand. If I didn’t calm my anger, I might kill the other person right here and now.
-If you go through a crisis, I will definitely be by your side.
‘Why all of a sudden.’
Why do I think of that promise now…
It was the sweetest promise among the many promises we shared. And it was the most unfulfilled promise.
He will not come to the banquet today. You’re probably watching or imagining Christine being ridiculed and letting out a mean laugh.
Meanwhile, Penrag continues to speak. Vampires were so neglected in the demon realm.
“Sooner or later, Regita-sama’s reputation will rise. The seat of power, the sin of pride, will also belong to Regita-sama. The great Regita is unlike anyone else. Unlike others who only lived like servants, he was the one who did everything himself.”
Christine finally reaches out.
I couldn’t stand it any longer. I can’t listen to more than this.
The buzz around me is so loud. At this point, if you don’t prove her dignity, you’ll be in a lot of trouble.
“Then let’s go~ Take care of yourself…” Ugh, ugh?!”
Penrag’s body floats up and suddenly shoots like an arrow toward the ceiling.
bang-!
His greedy head crashes into the ceiling with a loud bang. It was like hanging clothes on a hanger.
With his head down, he finally calmed down. Only the body shakes powerlessly.
daerong daerong. like a bell
However, Christine’s face goes pale. Because this wasn’t Christine’s doing.
“I see the sin of pride.”
No matter how polite you say, your voice is arrogant. Also, a tone with coolness.
“Even though I am a lowly body without any position”
Christine slowly turned her head. towards the back
“Do you dare to congratulate me on ascending to the throne of sin?”
It was that guy. It was only now that I realized that he was the reason for the buzz.
“As your fiancé.”
Jequiel de Navarrous.
He was the first to keep his promise. A promise to be by Christine’s side in the moment of crisis.
-If you go through a crisis, I will definitely be by your side.
In the man’s red eyes, there was a figure of himself wide-eyed.
On the ring finger of the man’s left hand was the engagement ring he had thrown away.