He just said it casually, but Salvatore Tony actually thought he was going to tell him next time they met.
He came all the way here just to get beaten up by himself, but when he left, he didn't feel annoyed at all; in fact, he was quite happy, grinning and saying he'd come again next time... If Shirou hadn't known that this 'King of Swords' was just a simple-minded, hot-blooded idiot, he would have really thought that the other person had some masochistic tendencies.
After the 'King of Swords' left, Erica and Liliana quickly came to Shirou's side.
Their feelings at this moment were almost the same as Andrea Rivera's shock, the only difference being that they felt more joy and anticipation.
They rejoiced that their 'king' had defeated another 'king', and at the same time, they longed for their 'king' and hoped to always stand by his side.
……
After Tony left, Shirou took the two knight princesses directly back to the villa.
Shirou had originally planned to have the two knight princesses give him a massage after returning to his bedroom, since the two maids had been massaging him for a long time and were tired.
However, when Shirou opened the door and entered the bedroom, he suddenly saw a blonde girl sitting on the sofa, smiling at him.
"..."
Why do so many people keep coming into my room lately...?
Even after the girl noticed Shirou's arrival, she maintained her composure.
With an elegant yet polite smile, she stood up, lifted the hems of her skirt with both hands, and bowed to him.
"Nice to meet you, Lord Orihara."
She has beautiful long platinum blonde hair, a stunning face that would captivate any man, and a perfectly curvaceous figure. Her movements seem casual, yet they always exude an extremely elegant and mesmerizing aristocratic air.
Her fair, snow-white skin, illuminated by the faint moonlight filtering through the window, seemed to radiate a soft glow.
"How strange! Princess Alice, whose fame resounds throughout Europe, would actually come to see me at a time like this?"
Shirou raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at the blonde girl sitting on the sofa with awe.
Suddenly, Shirou examined the blonde girl's body closely and immediately understood something.
"So that's how it is. I thought he was here in person, but it turns out he was in a ghostly state."
Princess Alice's full name is Alice Louise Of Nafal, but because she is the daughter of Duke Goddin, she is commonly known as "Princess Alice".
Image: "Princess Alice", Location: "Images/1674802774-100352746-109878649.jpg"
At the same time, she is also the former president and current special advisor of the Greenwich Sages Council, and is known as the 'White Priestess Princess'.
Upon hearing Shirou's slightly teasing words, Princess Alice replied with a bitter expression.
"Lord Orihara, I am truly sorry. I did not do this on purpose. It is because my body is currently weak that I am unable to come to see you in my true form."
Chapter Thirty: Princess Alice's Request
"Weak body?"
Shirou looked at her with a puzzled expression.
Princess Alice nodded and explained.
“That’s right, Lord Orihara, my current health condition is very poor. I’ve even reached the point where I can only lie in bed and need someone to take care of me in order to barely maintain my basic health.”
As she spoke, the stunningly beautiful blonde girl sighed softly.
"My innate powerful spiritual energy and the 'spiritual vision' that allows me to easily learn any knowledge made me easily overcome the 'magic' that is the most difficult thing for a witch to overcome, and I became the most powerful witch in the world. I can even travel to the 'Netherworld' at will in my ghost form. But the price of all this is that I can only walk in the world in my 'ghost form' now."
Although the 'ghost body' is not necessarily bad, and can even appear anywhere very quickly, Princess Alice's physical condition is very poor. Her innate powerful spiritual energy is not something an ordinary body can withstand, so she not only has difficulty moving, but her lifespan is also greatly reduced as a result.
"So, what is the purpose of your visit?"
Shirou sat down on the sofa next to him, looking at Princess Alice who remained standing without his permission.
"I deeply admire your feat of subduing the Southern European Magic Society, but as a result, Mr. Paul Brantry, the Grand Marshal of the [Copper Black Cross], was injured and is recovering. Unfortunately, recently, 'Black Prince' Alec has once again arrogantly declared his intention to attack the [Council of Sages]..."
Before Princess Alice could finish speaking, Shirou understood her meaning and even guessed what she was going to say next, so he spoke directly.
"So, without Paul Broughtry's help, you've turned your attention to me? Are you here to interrogate me?"
Upon hearing this, Princess Alice broke out in a cold sweat and quickly lowered her posture to explain to Shirou.
"That's not it, Lord Orihara! I only wish to ask you to help the Council of Sages resist the 'Black Prince' Alec. If you agree to help, then the Council of Sages is willing to pay any price!"
Princess Alice said these words anxiously, but Shirou just propped his cheek up and closed his eyes slightly.
Princess Alice believed that this "King" was weighing the pros and cons in his mind, considering whether or not to help the Council of Wise Men.
Regardless, Princess Alice was very confident in her abilities. She believed that the new king, who had only recently become the 'Godslayer,' would be tempted by the powerful intelligence and data network of the Council of Sages.
However, what Princess Alice could never have guessed was that Shirou's thoughts were completely different from what she had anticipated.
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For Shirou, 'Black Prince' Alec was no threat whatsoever; in fact, he was arguably the weakest of all the 'Godslayers'.
'Black Prince' Alek's full name is Alexander Gascoigne, but his nickname is more famous than his real name.
Alexander Gascoigne's father was a scholar of mysticism who knew a little magic, but was more skilled in gambling and trickery. His father died when he was sixteen, searching for the Holy Grail, leaving him a coded message that set off his adventures. Due to an ancient monk's failed attempt to create a god-slayer, he encountered the angel Remiel and ultimately triumphed through sheer luck and keen intuition, becoming the god-slayer.
God.
Alexander is the man who instigated the attack on the British Library, which was hidden in the shadows, the theft of the Holy Grail that sparked the greatest conflict in the European magic world, and other incidents.
In pursuit of the Holy Grail, the Black Prince created and led the Royal Factory. He considered himself different from other 'godslayers', a rational person who was not very good at dealing with women.
He uses magic in battle, and it is unknown whether it is because of his years of fighting against the Council of Sages, which is considered the top group in the magic world, that he has finally become a first-class magician.
However, this level is no longer enough for Shirou.
With Shirou's current strength, even without using his powers, he is enough to stand at the pinnacle of all 'Godslayers' throughout history.
The only things that can pique his interest now are the top-tier 'disobedient gods' in mythology.
What Shirou was really considering was not weighing the pros and cons, but simply what he should ask the Council of Sages for: should he ask them to search for the traces of the 'Disobedient Gods' all over the world, or should they provide him with the 'magical' knowledge that is extremely precious and rare in the world?
As he was thinking about these things, Shirou suddenly remembered something. The moment he remembered it, he was struck dumb and opened his eyes. His pale golden eyes seemed to glow in the dimly lit room.
Why do we need to make choices?
Thinking of this, Shirou couldn't help but chuckle at his own outdated thinking from the previous world.
At this point, Princess Alice thought that the "king" should have made up his mind and would probably agree to it.
Then, under Princess Alice's expectant gaze, Shirou spoke.
"I can help you, but from now on, the Council of Wise Men must pledge allegiance to me. Only then will I, as your 'King,' grant my subjects protection."
Shirou was just thinking about how to get more benefits from the Council of Sages, but suddenly he remembered that he was now a Demon King.
Moreover, his current strength is more than enough to support him in doing anything, so he doesn't need to weigh the pros and cons or think about any exchange of benefits. Any obstruction is futile, and any conspiracy will be in vain. He can do whatever he wants and just be a domineering and unrestrained demon king!
Upon hearing Shirou's forceful words, Princess Alice froze, her expression blank as she stood there in a daze.
"Are you...are you serious?"
Princess Alice's reaction made Shirou look amused and ask in return.
"Do you still think I'm joking?"
"Of course I don't think so...!" Princess Alice's beautiful face showed a panicked expression, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her fair forehead. Feeling the demon king's aura emanating from Shirou, she couldn't help but tremble slightly.
Chapter Thirty-One: The Submission of the Council of Wise Men
"However, the fact that you have become the seventh 'Campione' and defeated the 'Sword King' has already reached the ears of the other Demon Lords in the shortest possible time. They are likely already watching your every move in secret. If you really intend to do this, the other Demon Lords may come to challenge you..."
Princess Alice believed that this new king had only recently become a 'Campione' and his power was certainly not as great as that of the other demon kings.
From her perspective, the strength of a demon lord depends on the number of powers he possesses, so she is very worried about whether Shirou can resist the other demon lords.
If the Council of Wise Men were to pledge allegiance to this new "King" in this way, they might be caught in the crossfire.
The thought of all this filled Alice with panic, and this state of mind caused a slight change in the expression on her face.
Shirou spoke these words while looking calmly at the girl in front of him.
Even as he gazed at that beautiful face with its thin lips slightly pursed and a pitiful, panicked expression, Shirou's eyes remained unchanged, as if he were completely indifferent to the beautiful girl before him.
Of course, the real reason is that the girl in front of him is just a 'ghost body'. No matter how beautiful she is, she is far less eye-catching than seeing her in person.
Shirou is quite curious about how much better the appearance of the 'White Priestess Princess', who is unparalleled in both strength and beauty in Europe, is compared to her 'ghost body'.
"Then let them challenge us," Shirou interrupted Princess Alice nonchalantly.
"But……"
Princess Alice wanted to say something more, but when she was stared at by Shirou's oppressive gaze, she swallowed back the words that were about to come out of her mouth.
"Since when did it become your place to object to the Demon King's decisions?"
Shirou snorted coldly, not wanting to waste any more time on this matter, and said bluntly.
"Now you only have one choice in front of you, that..."
"It means pledging allegiance to me. Of course, you can also choose not to and pledge allegiance to another demon lord, but I will kill the demon lord you pledge allegiance to, and the punishment you will suffer will be unimaginable."
It seems that these people in the Council of Sages have never been taught by the Demon King, yet they still dare to negotiate.
If it were Luo Hao, the leader of the Jiangnan sect, or Marquis Voban of Eastern Europe, facing this situation, they would surely understand why the 'Godslayer' could be called a demon king.
Shirou's words carried an undeniable air of authority, yet also a strong sense of threat, making Princess Alice, even in her 'ghostly' state, feel as if her body had fallen into an ice cellar.
"I...I know..."
Princess Alice's fair and delicate hands gripped the hem of her dress tightly, completely unaware that it was wrinkled.
Seeing her so distraught, Shirou found it quite amusing.
“I will pay a visit in a few days, and when 'Black Prince' Alec finds out of my whereabouts, he will most likely come over as well. If that happens, you will be able to witness a grand feast of slaying the Demon King.”
Upon hearing this, Princess Alice's pupils contracted sharply, and she looked at the 'king' who had spoken these words in disbelief.
"Heh, do you find it unbelievable?"
Shirou chuckled lightly, and then, under the somewhat surprised gaze of the blonde girl in front of him, he revealed all of Alexander Gascoigne's powers and the strength they possessed.
"'Lightning Flash,' 'Goddess of Vengeance,' 'The Great Labyrinth,' 'The Faceless Queen,' 'The Magic Orb of Greed'—these are all the abilities he possesses so far… 'Black Prince' Alec, I know him perfectly well, but he knows nothing about me."
She sensed a strong confidence in those words, not just empty boasting; this "King" truly believed he could kill the "Black Prince" Alec.
Whether or not he could achieve it, Princess Alice, who was now experiencing this emotion from the new "King," couldn't help but feel a deep admiration for him.
It's hard for a person to have absolute confidence in themselves, especially when they know the strength of others. But this Demon King still believed in himself even when he knew the strength of other Demon Kings, which speaks volumes.
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