Chapter 71: You're Right

Perseus POV

But just after that, Maple joined in, and Lilith's eyes went wide open with an expression of shock before hiding it completely, it was so quick but that startled expression was something that even Leilah noticed.

"Did I interrupt something? I can come back later." Maple apologized

"Oh, don't worry, she's just one of the 6 generals of the demon army, she can hear about the kraken."

"Well, I wouldn't treat her just like another casual person, so I'll seriously come back later." Maple said as she then turned and left.

*****

"So let's get back on topic, why am I an exception?"

"There is no more honor than getting killed by the lord of the black rose." Lilith explained "For a demon lord, they are proud existence, so whether they've retired or not, any opponent who participated in his death are all honorable opponents."

"But I didn't have the black rose at the time."

"There's a thing called spinning the narrative, he can be known as a demon lord who faced the fearsome lord of the black rose or the bold future lord of the black rose." she responded "Either way, he died an honorable death, but as for Reiner...that man is a man who has put down a lot of our people, the lord would have killed him of course, but taking down the heroes was not a bad thing."

"Damn, I didn't think my status was that high."

"Well you wouldn't mind if I also ask questions too, would you?" she requested

"Of course."

I learned a bit about the demons already, there are 6 generals who are under the demon lord and they are his second in command with a lot of power and they are his hands and legs. Mannerisms and everything, this woman in front of me is of noble status though she didn't mind my casual tone which I heavily appreciate.

I hate talking with someone while simultaneously walking on eggshells.

"Simple and it was what I was sent for here today, do you intend on forgiving us for the loss your people have suffered?"

"It's not in my place, yes, we are people who live in a village and share the same culture and same stupid dance that can be used to help in fights and improving mana quality, but I am not the one you should be seeking the apology from, their comrades in their squad, their family members...those are the people who you should ask."

"Not in your place, there are widely speculated rumors that you are going to be their next great chief, your position of a lord who plucked the 2 rose whose powers the world have never seen before confirmed this." she replied "The blue rose, whose power specializes in adaptability and versatility plus the ability of creativity that all rose have..."

"How did you know this?"

Their spies and witnesses sure are good, Rowan turns into a sword while Reiner creates an armor with wings. I just use em however I like when it comes to the blue rose, I turned it into a sword, use it to help me fly and I can disperse them however I like, it specializes in adaptability and versatility on how I use it unlike the red rose.

I can create a storm of needles, shape it into tools, pretty much freely, but it does lack power quite a bit compared to most of the roses.

"Reports from witnesses." she then gave me this stupid pretty smile "The red rose specialize in absolute defense and absolute physical combat, but that also includes the similar powers and traits that all the rose shared, like the whirlwind of roses."

Their reports sure are fucking spot on, damn. I need reliable sport networks like them, every protagonist always have one merchant friend who knows the inside out of things or at least access to them, of course, I now plan of hiring Zach for that purpose.

To be able to sell in the black market isn't easy, you need someone to vouch for you or permission from the guy who let them host the sales. The demons sure are scary, I guess they learned every possible threats in and out.

"Well what I can take from here today is that you do not intend on exacting revenge or joining a side, right?" Lilith asked

"No, that would be stupid of me, but seriously, if you want forgiveness, ask the watchers and their family, I am not even a chief, so I'm not even a guy who can sub in as a rep."

"Very humble for a man who is said to be the next great chief." she commented

"Stop calling me that, I'm just a clueless average wandering mage."

"Do you not hear rumors? The current chief was even responsible for the start of it."

"Yeah, not really any credible truths, that's why I'm out here trying to solve some problems and get them out of the world's hair, even if it means putting my own life at risk."

*****

Lilith left after a while since they confirmed that I forgave them for the attack, it's seriously not my place to say anything or to forgive since I wasn't affected one bit. And it's up to those relatives to say something, I don't even know that the gifts will be accepted since it will only be a constant reminder of their loss.

I might get the doors slammed into my face by some since I have the opportunity to eliminate a demon general, but I'll just have to try my best, these gifts are nothing more but an insult, grief is a weird thing even for people who sometimes see death as okay if it's honorable.

This time Maple teleported right into the lounge when no one is around instead of walking in like earlier.

"Well good news or bad news?" She asked

"Bad news."

"You're right, someone who traveled across those trade routes were responsible for killing half the mother's children." Maple answered

"And now I owe Perseus money, damn." Ruka cursed "I can't believe those stupid stories of his actually helped."