>>5538835“As you assumed, we request certain allies back. Specifically, Churai and Artificial Human Number 21.” Towa says as she looks at you directly. “Furthermore… oh how does that go again? Ah yes. An ‘equivalent exchange’ of sorts. It is very simple, really. We will uphold our truce, and leave your world and others like it alone… in exchange for non-interference in the Demon Realm.”
Keli gives her a sharp look. “Wait, clarify something for me. You don’t want any of us interfering with this civil war you have planned. Is that right?”
“It’s a fair agreement, is it not?” Towa retorts. “It is not as if it would change the outcome significantly. The little prince here has waning support, and having to rely on mortals like yourself to face a proper crisis would only cause it to flounder further. Still, this assurance is conditional for the truce.”
“You can’t expect all of us to agree to this!” Keli blurts out.
“Oh?” Dabura addresses her with mild curiosity. “So there are some who would?” She glares at him, not exactly sure how to answer that. “This is still parley, and we are willing to hear your conditions. You requested answers.”
Okay, here’s your shot. “What I want to know is what you plan to do should you actually ‘reunite’ the Demon Realm under your control. Am I to expect demonic peace and harmony, black rainbows and poison candies? As opposed to… war with other realms, or planets, or timelines, or… whatever it is you’ve got your sights set on going forward? An agreement of non-interference can only go so far.”
Towa sits back, frowning at you again. “And let me guess, you would prefer to jump at the chance to stop us and protect the innocents and other such heroic nonsense. Such a bore.”
(cont.)
