Not long after, King Osthorio was released by everyone. Gria prioritizes the success of the Congregation’s first day. The appeal is to land to a conclusion for the parting of the land of Center Continent.

Losing all hostility directed at him, King Osthorio falls on his chair as soon as the second part of the session started.

There’s really no need to go that much for me. What everyone did is exaggerated to the point that they need to draw their weapons and point it at someone. Even if I get hurt, my regeneration will keep me intact.

I don’t like getting hurt though…I can endure it but the pain leaves some unpleasant feeling.

Everyone wordlessly seated themselves and once again focused on the matter at hand while I was contemplating.

If I ever want to do something, it should be now, before anyone else could say something. I have to force my way unto things to resolve everything. I have a way to do it but I honestly, I don’t know about the aftermath…

But here goes nothing…

“Violetta…”

“Asagao? What’s wrong? Do you want me to beat him up?”

“No…don’t get so hung up about that! I am not even scared of him…”

“Figures. You’re a most darn fool when it counts. I am not surprised if one day, you challenge a god in a match.”

“Don’t be ridiculous! Anyway…”

“…?”

“I’m about…to do something really stupid…”

“Anything new about that?”

While I was whispering with Violetta, my cheek twitches as she said those words. I literally told her that I am planning something and she just accepted it as something stupid…

It feels like she is supportive but how she put it is a little painful! It is literally more painful than an injury or any wounds!

“Please don’t be like that! It actually hurts!”

“Calm down. I already had a premonition that you won’t stay put.”

“That’s just like saying that you already know I am going to do something stupid.”

“Hahaha, yeah. You’re always easy to predict after all.”

“Uggh…”

“Anyway, I’ll try to back you up if I can depending on the degree of your stupidity.”

“…Okay…”

I’m already losing confidence.

I have to focus or else I will mess this up.

“Well then, the second part of the Congregation will now begin. Opinions, objections, clarification will be prioritized after the session.”

So Gria announces.

Eh?!

But I have something to say!!

“Asagao Lionheart, you were raising your hand?”

“EH?!”

Was I?

I really did!

Oh my gosh!

When did I?

“I did say that objections, clarifications, or opinions are to be discussed later on.”

“Wait!”

“Hmm?”

“I!..Um…! I…! Well…The thing ish…!”

“Oh…?”

I…lisped?

I was just thinking earlier about messing up and now I messed up! What in the world is my problem lisping like that in a really important matter!?

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Eyes suddenly gather at me. Their piercing stares prickled me like I am some sort of a weird animal. Even Higan could speak better than me in this situation. It reminded me that Higan is just quiet most of the time but she is not shy, unlike me who is still trying my best.

“Ehem, Asagao Lionheart, there’s a time and place where you can be that…cute or something. Honestly, that’s just a sight for the sore eyes but this is an important session.”

“No, Lord Gria! I have…want to say something! Seriously!”

“Fine, I will let you speak your mind. You are Mrothgir’s precious apprentice alongside Beast Queen Higanbana after all.”

“Thank you…”

As soon as Gria said that, King Osthorio’s eyes immediately darted towards me in disbelief. His eyes are so wide I thought his beard fell off. I kind of wanted to puff my chest out but knowing that I don’t have any chest to show, I dismissed the idea.

To the very idea that I am standing up to say something, Fonfon closes his eyes, not in anguished or anything but in relief. Everyone else just quizzically stares at me except Higan who is looking at me with a complicated expression.

With all of their attention, I steeled my heart and held my head high like in daunting pose…

I really don’t get how people use intimidation like it is part of their skill…

Well, here goes nothing…

“To everyone present in this congregation! Hear me, know me, and acknowledge me!”

The air immediately becomes heavy from my declaration. I can feel my knees trembling a little bit because of the sudden change in the atmosphere.

Damn it…I have to say it…! I really have to or else…nothing will happen!

Arrggh!

“I, Asagao Lionheart, invokes my right of ownership for the Center Continent!!”

My voiced roared throughout the room.

………

……

…

I can feel my throat parching and my mind going blank from it…

I don’t want to meet anyone in the eyes right now but…

But…

If I want it to happen…I need to speak up…

This may seem easy for them to do but for me…it’s bringing my mind to the edge…

“Fufufu…haha…BWAHAHA! HAAHAAHAAA!”

Gria’s laughter suddenly echoed that it immediately brought my attention to him. For a second there, if I didn’t hear anyone, I feel like I’ll pass out.

“Interesting! Interesting indeed! Asagao, you, by any means, want to claim this whole continent, is what you are saying, right?!”

“Yes…”

“Ahahaha! Don’t get so timid on me now! You surely declared it outright and we are not hearing things! I change my mind! Rather than talking about the portions today, let’s talk about why Asagao Lionheart should be given the rights of ownership for this whole continent!”

Now is not the time to be timid, like what Gria said.

In order for me to solve this problem that could lead to a something direr in the future, I have to do this. But…I have to draw some courage…I can feel my will faltering at the thought of people questioning me…

I look at Fonfon…

……..

He wants to laugh but his expression also says that all of his efforts are going down the sinkhole. Sort of complicated…

That’s not the type of encouragement I am expecting…

“I’m ready!”

“Well then, let me ask this first, Asagao. By declaring that, do you affiliate yourself with Ashfon Astlan Lionheart or not? Wait, I will clear that up for you. I will heavily deny your rights if you are doing it for him.”

Queen Hinoki asked me lightheartedly, however, her last statement was dead serious even with a smile plastered on her face.

“No! I will be independent of this one! Any rights that I will receive, my brother won’t benefit from it. Coincidentally, I won’t be asking him for any relief regarding this…”

“I see. I just want to clear that up. In hindsight, you, yourself, is going to create your own kingdom, right? Is it under the name of Lionheart or not?”

“No! It’s not going to be a kingdom! I want to make a place…where everyone c-can be happy. No…that’s not it…a place…where people…won’t debate such things as…as…such thing as territorial or the likes!”

“How naïve…yet a pure dream.”

I know that! It’s a little bit childish or idealistic. Me fumbling my words doesn’t even give it much impact or conviction behind those words.

“Let me think about it for a little bit before giving my decision if will object or not. Incidentally, if you are not to affiliate with King Ashfon, how are you going to fund your little land?”

“……”

True…

Just claiming it is not enough.

Right at that moment, Gria once again spoke.

“We understand your feelings, Asagao. You and Alstroemeria are the ones who saved the world, that’s something we cannot deny. However, I hope you realize by now that you are overstepping your boundaries, that there’s a limit of how you daydream.”

“That’s not it! I didn’t mean it like that! I am not being dreamy or something!”

“Asagao, there are a lot of things needed to build a kingdom, let alone, a city. I myself have done that. Even for you, I am not going to readily let my undead workers work for you of free of charges. None of those are, even coming from all of us.”

“But…!”

“Pipedream. We can abide by your wishes but what will happen next? The Center Continent, without any actions, will be left uninhabited. Won’t talking about taking parts of it be more of a viable solution to make use of it. By now, you now know what you are clearly lacking, right?”

Wealth…

It’s all about that.

I can’t wish for anything like that for anyone here…

I’m at loss…

Even Queen Hinoki is contemplating about Gria’s words which are to say, all correct. Even if Fonfon gives me assistance, It wouldn’t be sufficient. Only two of them has raised questions and I am already on the verge of giving up…

I…can’t…my vision is getting watery…slowly…

What to do…?

“I’ll fund it for her!!”

“Beast Queen Higan!?”

Higan suddenly spoke as she bangs her hand on the table.

“Half…no…two thirds of the Beast Kingdom’s total wealth! I will fund it for her! In exchange, you will be mine, Asagao!”

“Higan…”

“Is it not enough? Asagao! I can give you everything! I will give you everything!”

She is basically implying that she will buy me for the cost of her kingdom…

No…don’t…

I can’t accept that offer. I jumped into this mess without any proper knowledge, less, anything good to say…

“Asagao! I will make it come true!”

Higan beckons me.

She worked harder than me to get what she has now and yet, she is willing to throw it away. I can’t…I don’t want to trample her earnest hard work.

Suddenly, a hand comforted me.

Violetta’s hand landed on my head and I turn to look at her.

“On the verge of tears, just how much of a crybaby you are.”

I grit my teeth…

I can’t cry here…

“There’s no need for that, Beast Queen Higanbana. Asagao has plenty of wealth to establish three or four kingdoms, you know.”

Everyone’s ear perks up, including me as I shot another glance at Violetta.

I hope I am not hearing wrong or going crazy but she just announced something so absurd. Gria’s eyes sharpened as he looks at Violetta quizzically.

“What could you be referring to?”

“Mrothgir’s inheritance.”

“…DIOS MIO!”

I can imagine Gria’s mustache flying off from his face…

Wait…

Inheritance?!

What is she talking about?!

“Mrothgir has entrusted me all of his belongings, and all of the sacred treasures and weapon that he collected. Do not underestimate his ten thousands of years worth of wealth. Even though one-fourth of it is named to Asagao and another one-fourth is dedicated to Higanbana, it is still enough to baffle anyone, right?”

“If it is Mrothgir’s insane wealth, how can I even argue with that?! I shouldn’t even be hosting this congregation anymore! If anything, Asagao Lionheart should have said something sooner or later so nothing got dragged like this!”

“As you can see, she is a little indecisive regarding this matter, not to mention, she is a child. That’s why I am holding her share of inheritance for the meantime.”

“Dios mio…adjourned!”

I…really don’t know what to say anymore…

Wow…

I didn’t know I am filthy rich…

Everything that happened earlier feels so surreal…

My head started spinning…

Before I knew it…

My body…

Is already falling…

To…

The…ground…