I Was Reborn in Another World, but Hold On – No Parents? Was I Abandoned? - Chapter 41

Chapter 41: The Twilight Prince

“The Beast Kingdom has declared war on the Central Continent?”

“While it’s not yet known to the commoners in the Central Continent, considering the information from our spies, it appears to be true… It seems preparations for war are also underway in the Beast Kingdom…”

“I see… Thanks for the report.”

Will there be a war between the Beast Kingdom and the Central Continent?

I hope Maria and the others are okay…

If something happens, I want to go help.

But the Rosen Kingdom is the country that falsely accused my father and tried to kill our family.

Considering the last war and the fact that we cannot help as allies, it’s not feasible.

I just want to help everyone…

No, but if a war starts and it’s discovered that I, as the Demon King’s heir, got involved, it will only lead to unnecessary conflict…

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The war between the Beast Kingdom and the Human Alliance was said to be a fierce battle…

Blood-soaked seas formed in various parts of the Central Continent, with warriors dying one after another.

Furthermore, with the appearance of the members of the Beastman Assembly, who are known as the strongest in the Beast Kingdom, the battlefield witnessed tremendous destruction and slaughter.

To counter this, the humans summoned the strongest fighting force of the humans, the Seven Saints, who do not belong to any country.

This led to an even fiercer war.

The fierce war, which lasted for three years, was a desperate battle that resulted in casualties for both the Beastman Assembly and the Seven Saints.

The war, later known as the War of Death and Blood, like hell, finally ended after three years, as both sides reached their limits in terms of strength.

However, the damage inflicted was beyond imagination for both parties, needless to say.

In the streets of the Central Continent, orphans overflowed, and crimes such as robbery became commonplace.

Furthermore, many countries were devastated and collapsed, leading to a significant number of people losing their homeland.

It wasn’t until two more years had passed that things finally began to settle down.

The collapsed countries were absorbed by nearby major powers, and efforts were made to rebuild the broken houses and cities.

However, the dark void in everyone’s hearts would never disappear.

The magnitude of what was lost was immeasurable…

Yet, people will still continue to fight.

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“Still no sign of them? Maria and the others…”

“My apologies, Your Highness… We’ve mobilized our top-secret operatives, known as the elite of the Demon Kingdom, but we still haven’t found any leads…”

“I see… It’s been five years already since then… If they’re alive, I want to see them again.”

“I’ll do everything in my power to fulfill Your Highness’s wishes as soon as possible.”

“Please, Varon… You can step down now.”

“Yes, sir!!”

With platinum hair that shimmered under the light and golden eyes that seemed to see through everything, he had an androgynous face, but his gaze exuded the power of the next king.

Seated on a magnificent chair resembling a throne in the prince’s private audience chamber, which the king established a few years ago, his posture as he gazed up at the sky was captivating, with an artistic air that held the attention of all who beheld it.

He was none other than Arus Silva Belzebute.

The 14-year-old boy who would become the next Demon King, the son of Silva Viberui Belzebute, the emperor of this country, which had changed its name to the Belzebute Great Demon Kingdom a few years ago.

Tch, why haven’t they been found yet?

Maria… Mira… Leo… Torus…

“They couldn’t have died, right? There’s no way…”

Surely not something like that…

Argh, damn it!! Why did the Beast Kingdom have to start a war!!!!

Come on, Seven Saints, step up your game!!

Damn it, it’s infuriating!

It’s been five years already!? Five years since then!!

Isn’t it about time for some progress?

Well, but if there’s no information about them being dead, that means there’s still a possibility they’re alive, right…

Well, but there’s no use worrying about it.

Alright, let’s pray. Occasionally, at the church…

“Your Highness, where are you headed?”

As I was leaving the audience chamber to arrange for a carriage to the church, Lorna, who had become sensible over the past few years, with her long, silky golden hair and beautiful sky-blue eyes, stopped me. She was the leader of the Azure Sky Corps, the former Royal Prince Guard, now directly under the Crown Prince, a separate organization from the military.

Come to think of it, her way of speaking has improved too.

“Oh, just heading to the church. Please arrange for a carriage.”

“Understood. I’ll arrange it right away, although I don’t think it’s necessary, but we’ll organize the guards as a formality.”

“Sorry about that… I appreciate it. I’ll inform my father about it. Once everything’s ready, come and let me know…”

“Yes, sir!!”

Can people really change this much in just five years…?

“Father! I’m going to the church for a bit,” I reported to my father, who was in his office.

“Ah, understood! Praying for the well-being of our lost friends, I presume?” My father, sitting opposite the massive desk specially ordered for his two-meter-tall frame, paused his pen and looked at me.

“Yes… That’s the plan.”

“…Is that so? Well, take a break once in a while,” he said.

“Thank you. I’ll be on my way then.”

As I was about to leave the office, Silva called out to me, “You’ll be coming of age soon, Arus. We’re planning to hold a ceremony to mark your ascension as the next Demon Kingdom… Also, I’ve arranged for you to enroll in the academy afterward. How about it?”

“The academy?! Father!”

“Yes… You wanted to go, didn’t you?”

(The academy… I want to go. So, I can attend the academy…)

In the Demon Kingdom, it’s common to attend the academy after coming of age. Unlike humans, demons have very long lifespans. Although there may be individual differences in appearance, growth tends to plateau somewhere between adulthood and the twenties. Therefore, it’s not uncommon for individuals to enroll in the academy until around the age of 100.

“I want to go to the academy!”

“Is that so? Then, I’ll inform the headmaster…”

“Thank you…”

(I’m so happy… I can attend the academy again… I want to go with Maria and the others…)