"Good afternoon, Lord Elkaras and the Demon King of the Demon Kingdom."
From this perspective, the young pope of the theocracy doesn't have a deep understanding of the areas controlled by demons... This method of identification is very useful, allowing one to instantly understand whether others are familiar with the Demon King's territory.
However, this did not prevent them from nodding respectfully in response.
"I have long heard of your renown, the Demon King... and this lich's formidable reputation. It just so happens that your order offers a reward you cannot refuse, so I think..."
The boy, holding a scepter and wearing a cotton-padded jacket (not really), said this while looking earnestly at the three people below: "Let's take this opportunity to formally establish diplomatic relations with the Demon Kingdom."
When the young pope said, "And this lich," his expression was quite complicated. He had no idea why an unknown lich had snuck in. His complicated expression was quite amusing, and Vera couldn't help but smile.
"If we establish diplomatic relations, we..."
As Satanye said this, she glanced at Yinla and then shut her mouth... She saw Yinla's thoughtful expression, and her mind raced. Combining this with Yinla's earlier statement about "having ulterior motives," she vaguely guessed what was going on.
What the pope just said... had a hidden meaning.
First, there's the [his own cult]. This clarifies the purpose of calling Yinla in to help, indicating that even if there's a trap, it has little to do with him, the Pope... It seems he himself has figured something out.
Secondly, the establishment of diplomatic relations signifies goodwill, indicating that in this matter... the Pope wants to express that his attitude is friendly; in other words—
Don't kill me if something happens.
What is it?
"As for establishing diplomatic relations, His Highness Satan Ye would naturally not mind. I believe this would be a good thing for both the Holy Kingdom and the Demon King's Territory."
In a very official manner, he invoked Satan's name, then looked at the young pope and changed the subject: "However, regarding our commission this time, who should we ask to collect the reward that we cannot refuse?"
In response to Yinla's question, the Pope smiled, nodded, and said, "The task you have entrusted this time is to help clear the beast tide near the Flame Demon Order and the White Wing Order. It was they who invited you."
As he said this, the Pope seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. He tapped the ground lightly with his scepter and said with great emotion, "It is wonderful that Your Excellency understands."
Satan Leaf: Hmm...
Vera: ? ? ?
...
"Speaking of which, did this beast tide cripple the Holy Kingdom? Our country suffered heavy losses."
Yinla said this as if it were casually, looking at the Pope and asking, "Should we set off as soon as possible? If the beast tide causes huge losses to the Flame Worshiping Order and the White Wing Order, it would be unacceptable for the Holy Kingdom, wouldn't it?"
In response to Illa's question, the Pope chuckled and said casually, "Perhaps? But I don't think we need to rush... By the way, I heard a joke about this."
Satan Ye: This time, is it the beast tide? Or is it something else entirely?
"The wild beasts' uprising may be related to the manicurist. The rampaging beasts may have been caused by the manicurist's failure to trim their overgrown nails in time."
As the young pope spoke, he looked at the solemn priests in the church and at the light streaming in through the stained-glass windows, and said softly, "Sharp claws can hurt themselves, and overly long nails are difficult to control... It's better to trim them in time."
Even if you cut too deep and it bleeds, it's better than letting it continue to grow.
"..."
Even Vera could sense something was amiss, but given her illiterate upstart family background and complete lack of understanding of metaphors, she could only try to comprehend it while her eyes darted around.
Satan Ye pondered, trying his best to keep up with Illa and the Pope.
As for Yinla, his reply to the young pope was also very simple, asking directly: "In that case, the manicurist needs to be paid, right? He can't possibly pay with the clipped nails."
In that case, the transaction is complete...
"There will certainly be a reward, and it will definitely satisfy the beautician... Please wait a moment. For this commission, I personally have a gift for you in addition to the reward, as a gift to mark our establishment of diplomatic relations."
As the young pope spoke, he whispered a few words to the bishop beside him, and then the cardinal nodded and went into the room at the back of the church... presumably to collect his payment.
Vera: ...
Satan Leaf: ...
Oh no, the two of them were dumbfounded. They had no idea why the topic had changed so quickly. Weren't they just talking about nail clipping jokes? How come they suddenly had something to fuss about?
However, they could roughly sense that... Imra and the Pope had just reached some kind of agreement.
Satan Ye: Mr. Yinla is amazing! I want to learn from him too!
Vera: Holy crap, those two are incredibly cunning! I hope Satan Ye doesn't turn out like that in the future.
...
"So, let's put the jokes aside for now, okay?"
As Yinla spoke with a light laugh, indicating that his next words would not carry any further implications, he said to the Pope's nod, "Your Holiness, I recall meeting your father once?"
The young pope nodded immediately, his clear eyes sparkling, and said, "Yes, Father mentioned you to me (actually, he didn't)... By the way, I haven't introduced myself yet, have I?"
The young pope, who knew that Yinla was just being polite, pressed his hand to his heart and said with an attitude of equality: "My name is Myrian Milian... the thirteenth pope of the theocracy, and Yeahi Milian is my father."
Mylian Miriam... no matter how you look at it, the name sounds feminine.
Thinking this, Yinla glanced subtly at the Pope's neck... There was an ornate neck brace there, making it impossible to tell if he had an Adam's apple, but she probably wasn't a woman, unless the other person was really that hopeless.
If someone is even more unremarkable than Satan Ye... that would be truly tragic for a girl who is already around the age of 10. So the Pope in front of him is probably a teenager.
As Illa was thinking this, the bishop returned and handed the small box to Pope Miriam. The pope simply took it, then stepped down from his seat and personally handed it to Illa.
The well-informed Yinla was naturally not flattered; he simply opened the box and glanced inside…
"It's a pleasure working with you, Pope Mylene."
"It's a pleasure to cooperate with you, Your Excellency Yinla."
...
Satan Leaf: ? ? ?
Vera: What's in the box? I'm so curious...
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