After Being Sold Out By The Empire, I Decide To Assist The Demon King
Chapter 48 - 47: The King’s Responsibility

Chapter 48: Chapter 47: The King’s Responsibility

"Do any of you have something to report?"

At Satan Ye’s words, the Mechanical Leader began reporting first: "Port, fishing port, construction, basic, completed, just without, fishing boats, might, need, to purchase."

About this, Yila had already been running around to confirm yesterday.

"Mr. Yila talked to me about this again yesterday."

The Ghost Glasses Girl, who appeared black and white and transparent, said this as she took out a notebook and reported to Satan Ye: "Due to financial constraints, it is basically ruled out to purchase fishing boats from other countries."

Though citing financial reasons, with the finances of the Demon King Territory, buying one or two, even five or six fishing boats, was more than sufficient. However, buying just one or two fishing boats from other countries would be somewhat embarrassing.

The Demon King Territory indeed didn’t care much about face, but if it could be avoided, overly embarrassing matters should still be avoided.

In fact, everyone understood this very well.

Under Satan Ye’s curious gaze, Yila, sitting in the corner, began to speak: "We have confirmed that the plan to purchase fishing boats will need to be from other territories of monsters."

If it were in the Empire, Yila would have slowly told and taught Isabella the reason for making this choice, seeing her despairing expression, but it was unnecessary now.

Satan Ye was not fit to be a solitary king, so she didn’t need to learn this knowledge. Even if it seemed to treat her unfairly... as a teacher, it was somewhat irresponsible.

(Isabella: @#￥%&!)

Without explaining to Satan Ye why he had come to this conclusion, he looked at Serenata and said: "Later, I approached Serenata. According to her intelligence, sea demons have joined the Gorgon’s territory."

With Yila’s words and the nodding approval from the Vampire Girl Serenata, Satan Ye fell into thought. She said: "Hmm... the Gorgon? Do we need to buy from them?"

"..."

Everyone present knew the answer to this question, but Satan Ye seemed genuinely to naively think they were buying from another territory... If that were the case, it wouldn’t have been brought up in this way.

"Unfortunately, the Gorgons do not seem prepared to submit their taxes for this quarter before winter ends... What I mean is, they probably do not intend to make offerings."

At Yila’s words, Satan Ye lifted her head and looked at him, realizing something. She looked around at all the leaders and said: "Have the Gorgons also betrayed us? How many territories have chosen to rebel?"

In saying this, the Insect Leader’s hand clenched tightly, while the other leaders commanding the troops seemed to suppress something, bowing their heads without a word.

"Among the seventy-four domains governed by monsters, according to my intelligence, only forty territories can be confirmed to submit offerings before the end of this quarter."

Serenata said this, shaking her head with resignation: "Though these can be confirmed one hundred percent, even if it really is the end of the quarter, this number won’t increase by much."

"..."

"In other words... thirty-four territories no longer recognize me as the Demon King?"

Satan Ye said this, sighing deeply. Since her father had died on the battlefield, there had already been signs of disintegration within the Demon King Territory’s ranks. Dragging it out until winter before issues erupted seemed fortunate to her.

But her words were too sorrowful. As a Demon King, she shouldn’t be this humble and sad.

"But, the Demon King is the Demon King, without needing the recognition of those who rebel."

Hilena said this softly, but her words could not bring solace to Satan Ye, only prompting her to nod and smile as if she genuinely did not care.

"..."

But she couldn’t fool everyone. Except for Vera, no one knew what to say...

"Demon King."

The Black Knight Leader, clad in black armor, spoke with a voice that evoked warmth. He consoled Satan Ye, saying: "Do not mind the views of other territories; we have always known you are the one true Demon King."

These words were effective but not entirely so.

"I understand. Continue with the Gorgon matter..."

As Satan Ye seemed entirely focused on official business, Yila thought for a moment and said: "Regarding the handling of the Gorgon and other rebellious territories, we need to seek your opinion."

To this, Satan Ye considered briefly and said: "Hmm, Mr. Yila can decide..."

Yila: "No!!"

"Eh?!"

Seeing Satan Ye’s surprised exclamation, Yila softened his tone and calmly said: "As a Demon King, you need to be responsible to all monsters."

Yila watched the other leaders looking at him. He met Satan Ye’s confused gaze and kindly instructed: "For loyal territories, you need to let them see the value of loyalty. For rebellious territories, you also need to make your own decisions."

"Because you are the Demon King, not us. You seek our opinions, and we give our thoughts, but you need to know that the one who makes the final decision of *yes* or *no* is you, not us."

Yila, realizing everyone’s relieved expressions, continued: "Your orders determine others’ fates. Whether declaring the fate of betrayers to end here or deciding to bring them back to the right path, it’s your responsibility."

After Yila finished, Satan Ye fell into contemplation.

These words should not have been said in the court, but given the Demon King Territory’s attitude toward such matters, Yila directly taught Satan Ye... a king must bear the responsibilities of a king, and Satan Ye needed to recognize this.

Moreover, Satan Ye would probably not mind this point. She would likely be serious in learning this, as this kind of monarch was indeed very endearing.

"Hmm... so, I shouldn’t let you decide directly? I need to be more responsible... But I just don’t know how to handle this, what should I do?"

Facing Satan Ye’s confusion, Yila felt the nature of the court discussion had changed. He started patiently teaching, saying: "Ask us, we each surely have our own thoughts."

"But... ah, I understand. I should be the one to make the *decisions*, right? Ahem, thank you, Mr. Yila. It’s my first time being a king, so I don’t quite understand."

As if understanding a bit of Yila’s meaning, Satan Ye apologized and then looked towards all the leaders, loudly asking them: "Well then, what are your thoughts on handling confirmed rebellious territories?"

Her voice was loud and clear, her face filled with the confidence of a king.

It seemed something started to change from this moment.