The Heavenly Demon Can’t Live A Normal Life [EN]: Chapter 254

The rumors started with the servants.

“I haven’t seen young master Roman lately. Is something the matter?” one servant asked.

“Hey, have you seen Master Roman? Someone said he’s been in the treatment room since he got back,” another replied. “Ever since arriving in Dimitri, young master Roman hasn’t left the treatment room. He says he’s taking care of the injured. That’s why he’s stopped all other work for now. I heard Hans is waiting outside the treatment room every day, worried Master Roman will hurt himself.”

“Gasp! He’s personally taking care of the injured?”

“Yes.”

The servant’s eyes widened in surprise.

After the war, the treatment area was like hell. Screams and pain were everywhere.

People whose bodies had been torn apart during the war screamed, their despair filling the air and creating a heavy atmosphere.

Therefore, it was rare for the commanders of the war to directly take care of the injured.

They might briefly visit to check on their condition, but they never personally cared for them.

At first, the servants thought it would only last a day or two.

However, a week passed, and Roman still hadn’t left the treatment room. The servants had to acknowledge his dedication.

“Young master Roman has always valued his people. You can see that just by how he treated Hans,” one servant explained. “Remember when he held a grand party for Hans to thank him for his care? Master Roman is different from other nobles. He cares about his people. We wondered why a noble would do this kind of work. But then we realized, for Master Roman, this *is* his duty.”

The rumor spread quickly.

It started with the servants, but soon everyone in Dimitri was talking about it.

This might not seem special.

However, the people of Dimitri were deeply moved by Roman Dimitri’s actions.

Roman Dimitri was a symbol of hope in Dimitri.

The reforms he started changed many things, and Dimitri became a place where people could truly live well.

Recently, the northeastern region had changed.

People used to look down on Dimitri after Roman Dimitri received Lawrence’s request for annulment, but now they considered those from Dimitri to be the best.

It wasn’t just because of money.

Everyone wanted to live there because Dimitri was a place where people could live with dignity.

At the heart of this change was Roman Dimitri.

Because people loved this land and sincerely respected their leader.

On the day the Cronos Empire attacked, ordinary people risked their lives to light signal flares.

The moment the shadows opened the door, death came with them.

Usually, even with plans to ask for help from the people, it was difficult for ordinary people to follow the plan perfectly.

But the people of Dimitri risked their lives.

Thinking it was a way to repay Roman Dimitri, they lit the signal flares even while being attacked by the shadows.

Dimitri was *his* land, and they would do anything for him.

Roman Dimitri was special in this land.

People watched the inner castle with worried eyes.

“He shouldn’t overdo it as soon as he returns to Dimitri,” they said.

That was what people throughout Dimitri were thinking.

In front of the treatment room, Hans wrung his hands, his heart heavy. *Should I interrupt Master Roman? But he told me not to disturb him.* He paced back and forth, worry eating at him.

It wasn’t the first time Roman Dimitri had spent his time like this, such as in secluded training, but Hans was worried because of what the therapist had said that morning.

“Master Roman’s condition is not good. He has been dedicated to treatment all week, and his face has become very pale. At this rate, he could collapse at any moment. Besides, the chances of Kevin and Henderson recovering are not very high. At this rate, Master Roman will get sick himself trying to heal people who might not even recover. He’s pushing himself too hard.”

Hans’s heart thumped.

From then on, Hans paced in front of the treatment room.

Roman Dimitri did not allow outsiders to enter when he was like this, so Hans couldn’t easily open the door.

Two thoughts kept colliding in his head.

For Roman Dimitri’s sake, he should stop him, but he couldn’t disobey his orders.

And since Kevin was someone he had directly managed in the beginning, he hoped that he and Henderson would recover safely.

Then, a familiar figure approached from afar.

“I need to see Master Roman,” Chris said.

“He can’t be disturbed right now. He’s in the treatment room,” Hans replied.

Chris looked at the treatment room and said in a firm voice, “I know, but it’s important. It’s about the international conference. The kingdoms of the Salamander Continent have called a meeting to discuss the issue with Dimitri. It’s happening today, and I have to report to Master Roman.”

It was an important occasion.

International conference.

It was only possible to punish Cronos by working together with other kingdoms.

Hans hesitated.

If it was such an important matter, he couldn’t refuse.

He stepped aside slightly.

Then, he said carefully, “Please tell Master Roman to take care of himself.”

“I understand,” Chris replied.

Inside the treatment room, Roman Dimitri was there.

When Chris entered, Roman Dimitri briefly stopped the treatment and looked at him.

“What is it?” he asked.

“An international conference has been called. It is an important matter, so I had to come, even though I know it’s a disturbance,” Chris explained.

“I understand,” Roman replied.

He turned his gaze away.

Seeing him about to start the treatment again, Chris asked in confusion, “Surely you’re not thinking of not attending the international conference? To punish the Cronos Empire, we need the support of other kingdoms. If you don’t go, they might think it’s not their problem. Everyone knows you’re working hard for Kevin and Henderson. This is enough. Don’t sacrifice yourself to save those who are dying. I wouldn’t want that even if I were them.”

It was a heartfelt appeal.

Chris hoped Kevin and Henderson would be safe, but Dimitri came first.

And Roman Dimitri’s well-being was the top priority.

It was difficult for him to say this, but Chris was willing to be the bad guy.

Roman Dimitri said, “This international conference is not important to us. Even if Dimitri attends and tries to persuade them, if we can’t get the other kingdoms to truly care, revenge is impossible anyway. So, the international conference is up to them. I’m going to focus on what’s important to me now.”

“But…” Chris started to protest.

“Chris,” Roman interrupted firmly.

Roman Dimitri looked at Chris, leaving no room for argument.

“I know what you’re worried about. I’ve already decided how to handle things. Trust me and wait. Just as they did their best for me, I will now do my best for them.”

Chris couldn’t stop him.

Roman Dimitri resumed the treatment, and his face turned pale as he used his mana.

Only then did Chris notice how bad Roman Dimitri looked.

His dry lips, rough skin, and tired face showed how much time he had spent there.

He felt upset.

Chris and his subordinates had been comfortable since arriving in Dimitri, but Roman Dimitri had been suffering alone.

He swallowed his emotions.

He knew he could have been the one lying on that sickbed.

Chris turned away.

As Chris had expected, at the international conference where Dimitri was absent, the King of Odelia shared his opinion.

“This is a very complex issue. The Cronos Empire’s attack on Dimitri without any reason deserves punishment, but the problem is that it could lead to a full-scale war. The kingdom alliance can’t handle Cronos alone. We would have to ask the Valhalla Empire for help, but Valhalla is also involved in this incident.”

“That’s right,” King Frank added. “Valhalla is in an uproar over Roman Dimitri’s situation. When the Cronos Empire attacked Roman Dimitri using shadows, Valhalla must have agreed to it somehow. If Valhalla and Cronos are secretly working together, punishing Cronos might give them an excuse for war.”

It was a difficult problem.

Logically, Cronos should be punished, but they seemed confident.

As if they wanted a full-scale war.

They didn’t hide their intentions.

The Cronos Empire showed that they could bypass the warp gate during the war with Dimitri. This is a warning that even countries far from the border aren’t safe. A war with Cronos will destroy the continent.

How much of Cronos’s power was used to attack Dimitri?

Ten percent?

Five percent?

No.

Everyone knew it was less than one percent.

Just as the Cronos Empire had spies in every kingdom, the kingdom alliance also had people gathering information about the empire.

Cronos was powerful.

Some lords were strong enough to destroy a kingdom, and the emperor controlled them perfectly.

If they attacked the kingdom alliance together, it would be a disaster worse than any border battle.

The kingdom alliance only knew about a small part of Cronos’s power.

The army that Mystic brought was unknown, and Mystic and Sven’s power was also a secret.

Like a deep abyss, there was no end.

The thought of war filled them with fear.

King Odelia said, “We must address this issue. But we need to be careful. If we push too hard, we will only help the Cronos Empire conquer the continent. We don’t want that, do we? Let’s get a promise from the kingdom alliance that this won’t happen again, but let’s be willing to compromise.”

It was a realistic plan.

Umberto, Redford, Frank, Odelia, Hector, Cairo, and Dimitri together couldn’t defeat the Cronos Empire alone.

The kingdom alliance hoped that Cronos and Valhalla would fight each other, rather than trying to win themselves.

It was then.

“I’m sorry, but I cannot agree with your opinions,” someone said.

Everyone looked at the speaker.

It was the representative of Redford, Count London.

He raised his voice in front of the kings.