Editing Shinmai Maou no Keiyakusha:Volume 9 Chapter 2 (section)

=Part 13=
So, then Yuki and Kurumi, were escorted by Shuuya out of the ceremonial hall. However—the man who had ran them out, Shiba, remained in place.
It’d be good if one could avoid this place being clawed in further by Shiba but, But,
This critical situation where Yuki and Kurumi had been drawn out, a development that once again had collided to a place where he couldn’t easily reach, was a situation Basara would have liked to avoid.
…More than anything.
Was this situation something the elders who had involved Shiba had thought of or was it something done by Shiba?
And then whether the situation was one where the elders could possibly control Shiba, was an unclear danger.
Drawing out the other side’s expectations and plans as much as possible. With that,
“So then… What should we do? I’m sure the 《Vatican》 now recognize my ability to deter Basara?”
“Yes, of course… But despite that, I will not let it pass if you act insolently again. With this holy sword ‘Georgius’, I will cut you down”
To Shiba who once again toed the line, Celis said while sheathing her magic sword.
“Your proof had been a truth from a past problem. To start with, there’s doubt on whether or not your nature will allow you to accomplish the task set to you by the hero clan”
While there’s no problem with the power, there’s a human problem—Therefore, that judgement that his power was enough to subdue Basara wasn’t appropriate here.
“But, the elders here, had decided that I am appropriate. There’s a difference in opinion huh. The decision of the 《Village》 and the 《Vatican》 was split”
Said Shiba.
“In that case—whose way of thinking is right, could only be decided through a trial” “Trial…?”
To Celis who asked, confused, Shiba nodded a ‘yes’.
“Once again, where no one could interfere, I will show my power to subdue Basara’s group” In other words—a fight between Basara’s group and Shiba.
“Wait… That’s”
As Basara turned to object,
“Will you be quiet, Basara—This is a problem between the 《Village》 and 《Vatican》. While you are definitely the person of interest, you don’t have the right to interrupt this conversation”
Shiba cut off his words.
“How is it, Celis-chan… Are you going to say no? Refusing without even testing it out, your qualification as a hearing officer would be questioned on points of fairness from below you know?”
“…”
Getting the brunt back of her earlier words, Celis’ face turned sour as she,
“That’s… If Basara purposely lost it would cause an advantageous situation on that side”
Shiba’s appearance was more over what Basara didn’t want, that much was impossible… But at Celis’ objection made to cut off Shiba,
“Hmm, I suppose that’s true… Then what would be good” Putting his hand to his chin as he thought, suddenly, in a flash “—So if Basara loses, I will kill Yuki-chan and Kurumi-chan” At those words,
“—Shiba-san!”
Basara shouted out in a roar.
“Huh? What’s wrong Basara? I think it’s a pretty good idea. Because, in this case Basara won’t hold back right?”
“Don’t joke around, I won’t forgive such stupidity—”
At the Shiba looking blankly, Mio who had been quiet up to this point showed animosity.
“Stupidity? What are you saying? The one who’s trouble now is you Naruse Mio… The S-class you and female demon Zest who’s with you, Semi-S class succubus Naruse Maria. And counting Basara who has already been expelled from the hero clan, that’s three more S-class. And then the 《Vatican》 had classified you as Special S class… This situation is serious”
Shiba threw a scornful smile in their direction.
“This could show the right way to deal with you… And then the hero clan has a duty to protect the world from any evil. They stake their lives on it. At best, for the two of them it’s time for them to pay to that duty”
“…Please wait. There’s the condition of the secret letter from the demons. Until the decision comes from all of the clans, we can’t be careless, and risk putting Basara’s group in danger”
Said Celis, attempting to keep in check the risk of war with the demons, but,
“The demons’ conditions only cover Naruse Mio, Naruse Maria, Zest and Basara, the four of them. Yuki-chan and Kurumi-chan aren’t included, isn’t that right?
“…”
At Shiba’s words, the demon’s special enjoy Takigawa could only return silence—An affirming silence.
The ones the demons disallowed from being touched were just Mio, Maria, Zest and Basara. This was Mio and the people who could constrain Mio—in other words, it’s to protect those Mio holds dear.
In that case, it should have included Yuki and Kurumi but,
…Damn…
For Yuki and Kurumi to be excluded from the secret letters ‘Sanctuary’ couldn’t be helped.
They’re demons, while Yuki and Kurumi are members of the hero clan. At a secret letter sealed by the demon’s moderate faction and current demon king faction, there’s no way that they could include requests regarding members of the hero clan. If that’s to spill, it would cause revolt from within both. For it to have included Basara must have been after heavy consideration.
And then, if was known that such a potentially destructive letter had been handed to the hero clan, the support for the top of the factions, Ramsus and Leonhart might waver. In that case, then the peace achieved by the moderate and demon lord factions might be broken from the inside.
…For sure.
Ramsus and Leonhart couldn’t have predicted what Shiba had spilled out. Instead, it would be normal for them to think that Yuki’s and Kurumi’s safety was ensured by the Hero Clan.
The trump card that was effective for the elders and Celis became scrap in front of Shiba. With that,
“…For us, to want to go that far”
Celis said with a pained expression. She too definitely didn’t wish for a situation where Yuki and Kurumi could be harmed by Shiba. Yuki and kurumi were previous childhood friends to Celis as well. However,
“Well, well the Vatican hearing officer, to be so swayed from one’s own declarations so easily, how unreliable… We need to be absolutely certain and resolute, did you not say so, so arrogantly”
In front of Shiba, there was nothing that Celis’ real feelings of friendship could do.
“For starters, you’ve been picking on our inability to respond to Basara’s group but, can we really rely on the 《Vatican》 to really stop Basara’s group if it comes to it?”
“O, Of course…!”
“Then—we’ll get that proof from your hands, Celis-chan” At Celis who objected, Shiba smiled.
“First, have Basara and Celis fight, show us a win properly Celis-chan… Well, the observation of Basara’s group isn’t your personal decision but the 《Vatican》’s, if you fight against Naruse Mio the demons won’t shut up so a 1-on-1 with Basara would be good. This at the worst, would show us the 《Vatican》’s thoroughness with Basara right?”
“…If I do so, would you hand Basara’s group to us?”
Celis narrowed her eyes and replied quietly to Shiba’s suggestion. It’s not altogether a bad condition but… It had more or less reverted to the original situation. With that,
“I said ‘first’ did I not… If Celis wins against Basara, then it’s time for the 《Village》 and 《Vatican》 to fight, for us to fight to see whose power to subdue Basara’s group is more appropriate. At that time, it could be all out between the 《Village》 and 《Vatican》 though”
“…”
Celis was silent at Shiba’s words. She was likely determining the situation of the 《Vatican》 and 《Village》 which includes Shiba.
“In that case…”
Basara opened his mouth this time.
“If—If I win against Celis?”
“Oh no Basara, asking something you already know”
Shiba smiled at the Basara who asked quietly.
“At that time, then the 《Village》 has to show to the 《Vatican》 that they have the power to effectively subdue you”
After a pause, he spoke facing Basara—so naturally. “—A fight between me and you”