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Chapter 60: Friends

「As for my second request…before that, I would like to hear Your Highness’ personal opinion.

What do you think about the slavery and discrimination of demi-humans and beastfolk? Please answer this honestly.」

「Hmm… When it comes to slavery, I think it’s a completely outdated practice.

As for criminal slaves, I think it is necessary for the country to punish them and judge their crimes, instead of leaving them as slaves.

Besides, I think that the dark part of this country cannot be completely erased exactly because a system like slavery exists.

The same goes for demi-human discrimination. There are many talented and strong-willed people like Aun. I don’t like the idea of human supremacy.

I should probably not say this as a member of the royal family, but… slavery was originally started by the royal family of this country.

But that is also why I think that only the royal family can abolish that system.」

「I understand now. Then my second request. Second Prince Ruzark, please become the king of this country.」

The second prince Ruzark’s eyes widened as he heard those words.

「What Your Highness just said matches my way of thinking. Unless the upper echelons and the nobles of this country change, this problem will never end. Please put an end to that, Your Highness Ruzark.」

「Fuhahahaha! You’re a really interesting guy! This is the happiest request I have ever received from someone.

I understand. I shall grant you that request! In exchange, I have one more request. Will you listen to it?」

「What?」

「Be my friend. I’ve always wanted to have a conversation like this.」

「Hmm? But we’re already friends, no? We’re plotting sinister plans together, after all.

So, what is your request?」

「Bufu… Hahahahaha! So that’s what a friend is!

Fufu… In that case, I would like you to continue to express your opinions from here onwards. Aun’s way of thinking is very similar to mine.

Moreover, you always get straight to the point. I need a friend like that.

Also, please call me “Ruzark” in informal settings. Titles are unnecessary. You’re my friend, after all!」

「I see. Sure. But won’t Legenda get mad at me?」

「It is His Highness’ decision. There is nothing for me to get angry over. I would like to humbly request you to be His Highness’ good friend from here onwards.」

「Yeah! Look forward to the finals the day after tomorrow! See you then!」

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When I arrived at “Singing Dog Inn”, I found there were four people gathered in my room. It was already past midnight, but it seems that everyone has been waiting for me.

「Aun… welcome back. How was it?」

「We had a really good talk. Since you’ve all been waiting for me, can I just share the information now?」

「Yes please, bro! I’m so curious that I can’t fall asleep!」

「I see, then I’ll just summarize the main points. First, Ruzark and I became friends, and we–」

「–Bro, please wait a minute. You said that so smoothly, but you became friends with the prince!? That’s something unbelievable!」

「Well, of course we’ll at least become friends. We have similar ways of thinking, after all.」

「Bro, you’re seriously amazing…」

「I’m gonna continue. Ruzark knew to some extent about the collusion between the slave traders and the nobles, as well as the illegal businesses.

The nobles at the center of this are probably the four families of the members of the current Rank 1 clan, Daytona. And those nobles belong to the First Prince’s faction.

By winning this year’s ranking battle, we will condemn those guy’s for their wrongdoings together with Ruzark, and thereby weaken the First Prince’s faction and raise Ruzark to the throne.」

「Somehow it feels like the scale has grown huge.」Drake.

「Nn. But it doesn’t change what we have to do.」

「That’s right. We will show our strength in this ranking match and win.

By doing so, we’ll take the first step to destroying the shitty custom of human supremacism. Ruzark probably has the same idea.

Furthermore, if Ruzark eventually becomes king, the corrupt nobles will be wiped out.」

「It’s only been about a week since I and the other people who were captured by the slave trader joined Star Supremacy… And you’ve already thought of a way to solve this problem…」

「As expected of Aun-sama.」

「Nn… In the finals the day after tomorrow, we’ll show the audience our true power.」

「That’s right! Let’s all go wild!」

After the information sharing was over, we prepared the entry sheet the next day.

The morning of the final match of the Clan Battle Tournament, which was the beginning of the “Arto Kingdom’s Great Revolution”, arrived.

Entry sheet

【Star Supremacy】

Vanguard: Drake Beresti

Second: Nelfie Garden

Third: Shinku

Vice General: Kinu

General: Aun

【Daytona】

Vanguard: Romelio

Second: Darius

Third: Meloria

Vice General: Aria

General: Bride