I Became the Burden of a Conscienceless Party - I Became the Burden of a Conscienceless Party chapter 135

135 – Demon World (1)

Demon World (1)

Actually, it was an issue that needed to be addressed at least once.

Since Lilith and Jim’s relationship was formed through the escape plan from the warrior party, it was necessary to explain to her at least since she had decided to give up that plan and continue the journey with Esmeralda.

‘Yes, I decided to stay in the warrior party.’

Depending on the situation, you may end up becoming hostile towards her.

And because it was a betrayal to her, Jim had to make sure their relationship was sorted out.

That’s why I told Liris that I had something important to tell her.

“I’m glad you look okay.”

Liris said that they should meet in person and talk before hearing the story.

If you think about what Jim was trying to say, the worst case scenario is that it could lead straight to a fight.

“really really…….”

However, Liris, who had wanted to talk to Jim face to face, started to shed tears as soon as she met him.

“What a relief…….”

Before talking, Jim had to comfort her first. He hugged her lightly and patted her shoulder, and the tears that had been gathering in her eyes began to pour out.

It’s not an atmosphere where you can talk at all. How can you reveal your intention to convert in this situation?

Only then did Jim notice that Lilith was very worried.

Although it seemed like they were no different than usual through communication, it would have been difficult to be certain without checking it in person.

In that sense, the blow of Demon King Belphegor created a phenomenon that was enough to overwhelm everyone present.

Lilith buried her face in Jim’s arms and sobbed for a while.

“Ugh…….”

The extras who were watching the process from nearby let out a deep sigh. Time was running out. The two of them had slipped out without saying a word, so they had to go back before they got caught.

But is it okay to waste time like this here?

The extras were a pain in the ass.

They say that you can’t tell what will happen depending on the content of the conversation, so is this kind of atmosphere really okay?

How can you endure it if it suddenly gets cold?

The extras simply didn’t have the confidence to withstand the drop in atmosphere.

“Hmm, hmm… … . I’m sorry for making you look like you’re in a bad mood.”

“No, it’s okay. You’ve become even more beautiful now that you’ve let go of your sadness and worries.”

“Umm… … .”

Lilith begins to wiggle her neatly folded fingers at Jim’s words.

An extra who sees the sight and grips the handle of the sword while sweating profusely.

In that situation, Jim spoke to Lilith with a gentle smile.

“Lieutenant General Release.”

“Yes, yes… … .”

Lilith is twisting her body, so nervous that her tongue is about to get tangled.

Anyone who saw it would think he was receiving a confession, but unfortunately, all Jim had to say was a declaration of betrayal.

The extra’s grip began to tighten.

It must be because the guilt was too great.

“I have decided to give up on escaping from the warrior party.”

“… … .”

“I plan to reach the Demon King together with him.”

The extras closed their eyes tightly.

‘Jim is truly a great guy. He really means it.’

It was an atmosphere where even just everyday conversation, rather than a confession, could have made things awkward, but here was where the betrayal struck.

It is a situation where it would not be surprising if a sword fight breaks out at any moment.

“… …Can you tell me the exact reason?”

But, Lilith was calm.

He asked her the reason for her betrayal in a calm voice. Her voice was so calm that you could tell how rational she was just by listening to her voice.

The extra, who had been standing with his eyes tightly shut as if waiting for his death sentence, slowly opened his eyes.

‘No, that’s not okay at all.’

Lilith was blushing for a different reason than before.

What’s worse, the tears I had finally wiped away began to well up in my eyes again.

‘No, but… … is that more shocking than the fact that he betrayed you?’

I expected that the atmosphere would be the worst due to various synergy effects.

Although the atmosphere was disappointing, it didn’t seem like he felt betrayed.

The Demon King’s Army’s best brain.

He had the ability to judge everything coolly, except that his head was in the flower garden.

All of this came together to create her aggrieved expression and her calm tone of voice based on cool judgment.

“… … .”

I couldn’t even figure out the burden of the world.

I had absolutely no idea what to say first.

“To be honest, there are plenty of reasons why Captain Jim would want to quit the military. He was immediately targeted by two corps commanders, and he wasn’t paid properly for all those years he was deployed… … .”

And above all, didn’t you almost die in the Demon King’s attack?

It wouldn’t have been strange, honestly, to have harbored feelings of resentment there.

Even if her affectionate feelings are put aside.

“If there is something you wish for, I will try to meet it. If there is something you are dissatisfied with, I will correct it. So, please tell me what made you say those words?”

At first glance, the sentence structure seems to be holding back a boyfriend who is trying to break up.

However, what Lilith said was extremely business-like.

Her flower-gardened mind and her cool heart were becoming one.

Jim felt a strange sense of guilt, as if he were making a woman cry, even though he was clearly hearing the businesslike and cool tone of voice.

“… … First, let’s look at the reason why the warrior party is targeting the Demon King.”

“What can I say? Your Majesty is preparing for war with the human world, so it would not be strange for us to be hostile.”

“Yes… … that’s right. But, isn’t there a way to persuade them?”

“Ha… …! Was the warrior thinking such a naive thought?”

“No, I… … .”

“… … .”

Because of her jealousy that was secretly flowing out, Lilith sarcastically remarked on the peaceful method of ‘persuasion’ when it came up, and Jim was hurt by it.

‘Fuck… … . Do I have to stay here? Can’t I go?’

And the extras were careful about even breathing in the awkward and sticky atmosphere between the two.

“Ahem! To put it bluntly, it might be difficult to convince His Majesty. He made that decision for the sake of the Demon Clan, and it would be difficult to simply reverse that.”

Yes, the Demon King decided to wage war for the Demons. Instead of dying slowly, he decided to compete for survival.

There is no way there can be a peaceful solution in such a situation. Unless the fundamental problem of the environment of the Demon World can be solved, Belphegor will not stop even if it means dying.

And because of her will, the Demon King’s Army exists today.

So, if you want to persuade them, you have to convince the entire Demon King’s army.

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That’s impossible.

Not everyone will want a rational and peaceful solution.

The Demon King’s Army is made up of people who have gathered together out of a desire for revenge, a fighting spirit, justice, and desire.

“And yet, Captain Jim, are you willing to risk your life for such a ridiculous thing?”

As they spoke, Lilith’s emotions began to calm down little by little, and the meaning behind her words began to solidify.

Control your emotions and make cool, clear judgments.

That’s the job she has to do as she belongs to the Operations Staff.

For the sake of the demons who risked their lives for her operation, she had to know how to maintain her composure.

“Yes, I think so.”

“Then is that something that has to be done at a warrior party?”

If your goal is to offer advice to Belphegor, it would be best to return here and set up a conversation.

If you don’t blame Belphegor or don’t trust the Demon King’s army, wouldn’t that be the most certain?

That’s why Lilith still couldn’t figure out why Jim wanted to stay in the warrior party.

“Actually, that might not be the case. To be honest, it’s actually faster that way.”

Yeah, that’s why Jim was always trying to escape from the warrior party.

“then…….”

“But, I think it would be better for me to stand here now.”

“why……?”

“Perhaps this is the right way.”

“… … .”

I don’t get it. I can’t understand what the hell he’s talking about.

But those eyes full of confidence, those eyes that hold something huge, like the blue sky.

There was something that made it impossible for me to say it was nonsense.

Yeah, she doesn’t know.

A special world view that only those who have reached transcendence can see.

“Then I guess there’s nothing we can do.”

Lilith smiled as if she was in despair. There was no anger, no betrayal, and not even sadness in her expression.

There is only regret.

The sight was so astonishing that Jim couldn’t help but ask in return.

“Aren’t you angry?”

“Well… … Actually, considering my affiliation, I might get so angry that I might even draw my sword here and execute Captain Jim on the spot.”

A spy who clearly betrayed the Demon King’s army. He must be summarily executed.

That was the Demon King’s army’s code of conduct, and it was the guideline she had to believe in and follow.

“But, Captain Jim… … No, Mr. Jim. I have already suppressed my emotions today and made a cool-headed judgment.”

Instead of getting angry right away, I suppressed my shame, jealousy, and sadness and calmly asked why.

Because of that, I learned something.

“That’s it. I acted as a commander today.”

He clearly betrayed the Demon King’s army.

But, it is clear that it was a choice made to walk the path for everyone.

I felt that mindset.

A cool-headed commander would have to execute the subordinate who turned his back on such a ridiculous dream.

“So once.”

Lilith didn’t do that.

Instead, he approached Jim again with an embarrassed expression and quietly buried his face in his arms and muttered.

“I will follow my heart.”

I don’t want to antagonize Jim.

I want to believe and support you.

She buried her face deep in his arms, just as she had when she first encountered Jim.

I wasn’t crying. I just had a hard time looking at his face.

“I see. Thank you. Release.”

“Lee, Liris… … .”

“You were the one who spoke first, weren’t you, Lilith?”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

Lilith thought.

He said that he was able to hide his expression by burying his face in her arms like this.

But she didn’t know.

Her perking red ears were visible to Jim.