After sensing the two Cadres’ intense killing intent directed at her, Emily instinctively shrank back, trying to make herself less noticeable.
Of course, such a small gesture naturally couldn’t change the two Cadres’ opinion of Emily.
Emily genuinely didn’t understand what exactly had happened to make these two so angry.
But Emily could tell that these two had completely set their sights on her.
The two Cadres completely blamed Emily for Natalie’s dereliction of duty.
On this point, Emily truly felt she was innocent; she was clearly a victim herself!
Not only did Emily have to endure Natalie’s harassment every day, but she also had to play those inexplicable games with her, like the one just now.
In a sense, Emily could even be considered on the same side as the two Cadres.
After all, both Cadres wanted Emily, this “Beauty Who Brings Calamity,” to leave Natalie’s side.
Emily herself also wanted to escape before Natalie handed her over to some strange race.
After all, Emily had no idea how much longer Natalie’s interest in her would last.
Once it was gone, that would be her death sentence!
And her manner of death would most likely be very 18+.
However, in the eyes of the two Cadres, Emily was the one who wanted to stay by Natalie’s side to disrupt the Demon World’s political balance.
To give the humans an advantage!
Daphiel was convinced that the Imperial Army’s ability to retreat unscathed this time was Emily’s doing!
Objectively speaking, of course, the two Cadres’ thoughts weren’t wrong.
Although Natalie was the one who proposed it, this time Emily did indeed stop Natalie from going to the battlefield to kill.
Just as this awkward atmosphere persisted for a few seconds, Daphiel suddenly spoke up.
“Demon King, this is not the place for such discussions. Please come to the Main Hall later to speak with us.”
Although Daphiel really wanted to have it out with this Demon King who had utterly disappointed her right here and now, because Kalina, a young girl, was present, she had no choice but to hold back for the moment.
Moreover, the atmosphere wasn’t suitable for discussing these matters.
So, Daphiel planned to find a formal setting to force Natalie to explain clearly in front of all her subordinates exactly how she intended to handle Emily, the Saintess.
After saying this, the three of them—Daphiel, Elodie, and Kalina—turned and left on their own.
“Tch, these guys are getting more and more arrogant, aren’t they…”
Although she said that, Natalie also understood that she might have gone too far this time.
Daphiel and Elodie were truly furious.
Really, I’m suddenly starting to think being the Demon King is a bit of a hassle…
Although Natalie was one hundred percent unwilling to go to the Main Hall, if she ignored Daphiel this time, there would really be a big problem.
Tch, I’ll just have to find a way to muddle through.
As Natalie thought this, she looked at Emily, who was still using the blanket to shield herself.
Faced with Natalie’s sudden, fixed gaze, Emily instinctively swallowed hard.
‘Could this Demon King be planning to just kill me and use my life to quell the Cadres’ anger…’
Thinking of this, Emily also began to feel afraid.
Of course, this was purely Emily overthinking things.
Natalie would never harm Emily, no matter what.
Although the Cadres’ lack of understanding gave Natalie a headache.
As the self-centered Demon King, how could Natalie truly give up on her love just because her subordinates were dissatisfied?
Natalie genuinely couldn’t understand why her subordinates were so unhappy about her being with Emily.
She was just pursuing love!
She had been the Demon King for so long! Couldn’t she just enjoy herself a little!
“Emily!”
Natalie’s sudden call made Emily jump in fright, and she replied flustered, “What is it! Lady Natalie!”
Because she had already begun to think Natalie might kill her, Emily was now extremely timid.
She was terrified that the next second, Natalie would sentence her to death!
Emily had even prepared herself to jump out the window and run for it!
Although Emily couldn’t imagine at all how she could possibly escape from the Demon King Natalie’s grasp.
“Get dressed first.”
After all, Natalie now had to go meet with Daphiel and Elodie, who were dissatisfied with her.
But she couldn’t possibly leave Emily alone in the room.
Given the attitude Daphiel showed before leaving, Natalie was truly worried that the moment Emily left her sight, she would be attacked by Daphiel’s people.
Natalie wouldn’t make such a rookie mistake.
“Get dressed?”
“What? Are you planning to go to the meeting naked with me?”
“Of course not! Um, my…”
As Emily spoke, she glanced at Natalie’s pocket.
After all, Emily’s “Sacred Artifact” was still in Natalie’s pocket.
“I told you, that’s my thing now! You’ll just have to go without.”
“What do you mean, go without?!”
Going to a meeting with the Cadres without wearing the “Sacred Artifact,” and with Emily wearing a skirt at that…
The slightest wardrobe malfunction could let people see things they shouldn’t.
Emily had only seen similar plots in those little books not meant for children’s eyes.
Emily truly never expected something like this to happen to her one day.
“What? Do you have a problem with that?”
“No… Of course not.”
“Then that’s settled.”
*
While Natalie was forcing Emily to accompany her to the meeting without the Sacred Artifact,Daphiel had already gathered the notable demons of the fortress in the Main Hall.
They were just waiting for Natalie to arrive.
Observing the people present, Elodie also understood Daphiel’s strategy was to force Natalie to publicly declare how she would handle Emily, the Saintess, in front of the demons.
After all, Elodie also knew that relying solely on her and Daphiel’s opinions was no longer enough to change Natalie’s mind.
Now, they could only rely on public opinion to make Natalie give up on Emily.
“What do you think our chances of success are, Miss Elodie?”
“I can only say they’re very low. Once our Demon King has set her mind on something, it’s very hard to change… How much she likes that Saintess, we’ve both seen.”
“Yes… Still, even so, for the sake of the Demon World and the Demon Race’s future, we must try!”
“And if the Demon King truly gives up the Saintess? Miss Daphiel, how do you plan to handle the Saintess?”
“Let her go secretly.”
“Let her go? Are you serious?”
“Killing the Saintess would only make the Demon King resent us! It might even trigger a major crisis. And a Saintess who was captured by the Demon King and returned unharmed to the human side? Do you think the humans would still trust her?”
“I see. You plan to use the humans’ suspicion of the Saintess to trigger infighting?”
“Exactly. The Brave will definitely side with the Saintess! A split between the Brave and the Church would be incredibly beneficial for us, as you can imagine.”
“But that’s assuming the Demon King is willing to let go.”
“Yes…”
After their conversation, the two of them simply stared at the throne, waiting for Natalie and Emily to arrive.