The Heavenly Demon Can’t Live A Normal Life [EN]: Chapter 324

It was a confusing situation. King Daniel Cairo of Cairo was offering something unexpected.

The Dmitry family.

They had seized an opportunity in a chaotic world to become a Baron, but Dmitry’s family were really just ordinary people.

Duke Dmitry once wanted a higher position.

He had hoped to become a noble by marrying off Roman Dmitry, but he realized that the world of the powerful was beyond his reach.

So.

He gave up power.

He put Roman Dmitry in charge, and recently, he had been happy living with his wife, like someone who preferred to stay out of the spotlight.

But a pledge of allegiance from Daniel Cairo?

Duke Dmitry was too surprised to answer right away.

“What are you saying?” Duke Dmitry asked, surprised. “Cairo wants to become a vassal state?” This means Cairo would be under Dmitry’s rule and protection. “Dmitry’s family came from the Cairo Kingdom. I want us to be strong allies, like we are now, but I don’t understand why you would offer something so significant.”

“I’m not asking for your agreement today, Duke Dmitry,” Daniel Cairo replied calmly. “Becoming a vassal state would only happen when Dmitry becomes an Empire. Think of it as a plan for the future.”

“But…!”

“Duke Dmitry.”

Daniel Cairo interrupted calmly.

He had thought about this decision a lot and talked it over with his advisors.

“What did you think when you arrived in Cairo?” he asked. “The people of the Cairo Kingdom who filled the streets see Dmitry as Cairo’s hero. It’s not just because you share the same family. It’s because Dmitry guarantees the country’s safety, and because Dmitry shares the same family as Cairo, the people welcome you sincerely.”

The people filled the streets.

Duke Dmitry felt something strange.

Even when King Daniel Cairo appeared, the people wouldn’t react with such excitement.

He had to admit it.

Roman Dmitry was special.

He had more influence than the King and was making a big impact in the Cairo Kingdom.

“The biggest reason for this decision is the war with the Cronos Empire,” Daniel Cairo explained. “Cronos has shown that it wants to conquer the continent, and in the last war, it showed power that the Cairo Kingdom could never handle. The kingdom alliance won that war, but anyone who knows what really happened will say that Roman Dmitry’s skill won the war, not the alliance.”

That was the truth.

Cairo couldn’t do anything at that time.

“If the Cronos Empire attacks the entire kingdom alliance at once, what will happen?” Daniel Cairo asked. “Even if Roman Dmitry wins his battles, the Cronos Empire’s power will destroy the rest. Duke Dmitry, the world is changing. Staying neutral is like ignoring danger and hoping it goes away. It’s not a responsible choice anymore. Even if you choose a side and prepare well, you still might not win. That’s why the Cairo Kingdom has accepted reality. The people of Cairo are excited because they believe that Dmitry can protect us from the Cronos Empire’s ambition.”

They believed in Dmitry.

They were trusting Dmitry with Cairo’s future, so they couldn’t stay in such an uncertain relationship forever.

Dmitry.

He would eventually become an empire.

If that was going to happen, Daniel Cairo wanted to be ready.

“Maybe I sound irresponsible,” Daniel Cairo said. “I’m asking Dmitry to deal with Cronos, but if Dmitry wants to become an empire, please accept the Cairo Kingdom. When Dmitry becomes an Empire, I will gladly kneel and pledge my allegiance.”

His will was strong.

Duke Dmitry watched the King of Cairo speak firmly and knew that he couldn’t just ignore this.

It was a time of change.

In this kind of situation.

Anything could happen.

Daniel Cairo’s seriousness showed how much he wanted Cairo to survive this time of change.

“Hoo.”

He took a deep breath.

Duke Dmitry had been thinking for a long time. He looked at Roman Dmitry, who was calmly watching the conversation.

“Roman, what do you think?” he asked.

Roman Dmitry.

The choice was up to him.

Dmitry’s power.

It was all in Roman Dmitry’s hands.

Duke Dmitry knew that he couldn’t decide this, as someone who preferred to stay out of the spotlight.

It was a difficult problem.

He passed on the choice, and Roman Dmitry responded calmly.

“I agree with His Majesty the King of Cairo,” Roman Dmitry said. “The Cronos Empire clearly wants to conquer the continent, and just hoping for the kingdom alliance to be safe won’t solve the problem. We can only have true peace when the Cronos Empire is destroyed. But Cronos is a huge empire. If it falls, it will leave a power vacuum, like an empty space where chaos can easily grow. Someone needs to control that space, or the chaos will never end.”

He gave an example.

There was the Odellia Kingdom.

Odellia was a weak country, not even worth comparing to the Cronos Empire, but the fall of the Odellia royal family caused a lot of chaos.

Odellia became lawless, and people who had lost their country crossed the border as refugees. The fall of one country had a big impact on the continent.

Odellia was like that.

Cronos was beyond words.

So, they needed to prepare not only for a war to stay safe but also for what would happen afterward.

“If Valhalla takes over Cronos’ vacuum, the same chaos will happen again because of the crazy Valhalla Emperor,” Roman Dmitry explained. “So, we can’t just guarantee our safety. When the Empire is destroyed, someone must take control of the chaos and bring peace and order to the continent. Whether it’s Cronos or Valhalla, we need to stop them from causing conflict.”

Daniel Cairo.

Duke Dmitry.

The two men saw Roman Dmitry’s true feelings for the first time.

They knew he had big plans, but as he spoke, his eyes showed his determination.

“I will take on that role,” he declared.

He wasn’t being humble.

From the start.

Roman Dmitry wanted to be at the top.

If he destroyed the Cronos Empire, it was natural for him to take control of the chaos and bring peace to the continent.

The King of Cairo.

The owner of Dmitry.

He had given them the choice, and Roman Dmitry looked at them and said clearly.

“I will lead the kingdom alliance, go beyond the Cronos Empire, and bring peace to the continent.”

The conversation ended.

After the shocking news, the two men told Roman Dmitry what they thought.

“Son, I believe in you,” Duke Dmitry said. “Whatever you do, I, Romero Dmitry, will trust and follow your decisions.”

And Daniel Cairo said.

“…I was worried about what would happen if Dmitry disagreed with me. But I feel relieved. Roman Dmitry, thank you for making such a firm decision.”

Both of them.

They looked happier than expected.

Now that the future was decided, all the problems that had been bothering them were gone.

After they left.

Thud, thud.

Roman Dmitry walked alone in the hallway.

The city was Cairo. The name Dmitri was on everyone’s lips. And countless people believed in Roman Dmitri.

Roman Dmitri trusted them, but he knew that to reach the top, he had to become stronger.

Today’s conversation was like a promise.

He clearly stated what he wanted, taking on the responsibilities of Daniel Cairo and Duke Dmitri.

Their faces looked happy because they had passed their duties to him.

So, the hard challenges ahead would help Roman Dmitri reach the top.

He walked down the corridor.

A cold wind blew as he walked alone.

He was used to hard times.

He had faced challenges before, in his past life.

In this life, Roman Dmitri would also rise to the top as a powerful leader.

After a day of trouble.

The next day was the promotion ceremony.

The event was in Cairo Square, packed with people who had arrived early.

They were all there to see Roman Dmitri.

The Cairo Royal Academy staff hurried around, managing the area, and soon the event was ready to start.

Baron Alvin, the master of ceremonies, looked nervous as he prepared for his part.

“Phew, I’m nervous,” he said.

This event wasn’t usually a big deal.

The Cairo Royal Academy held promotion ceremonies several times a year, so it was unusual for so many people to be interested.

But Loren Dmitri’s presence changed things.

Interest in him grew, and after the Dmitri prisoner incident, more nobles wanted to attend.

News of Loren Dmitri’s bravery during the recent ‘Dmitri prisoner incident’ had spread quickly, making him a figure of great interest.

Dmitri.

It meant their status had changed.

People who were leaving Chronos and joining Dmitri were trying hard to impress.

“The script?” Alvin asked, his fingers trembling slightly.

“Right here, Baron,” an official said, handing it over.

Alvin’s eyes widened as he looked at the pages. “…Are you serious? I have to read all these names?”

The official chuckled nervously. “It’s Academy tradition, Baron. We usually only have a few important guests, but… well, you see.” He pointed to the crowded square. “It’s a bit much this time. Maybe we can just say ‘and many other distinguished guests’?”

Alvin groaned, running a hand through his hair. “Holy moly. This is going to take forever.”

His face turned pale.

He knew people were very interested.

But when he saw the script, he realized his expectations were far off.

They say if you can’t avoid it, enjoy it.

Finally, the event began.

With the crowd in place, the master of ceremonies stepped forward.

“We will now begin the Cairo Royal Academy’s promotion ceremony. First, we will mention the names of those who are here,” he said.

He took a deep breath.

All eyes were on him.

They had no idea what was about to happen.

“His Majesty the King of Cairo, His Highness Duke Dmitri, Baron Grasel, Viscount Conrad, Count Adelian, Viscount Lawrence, Viscount Bolt, Marquis Valentino, Count Fabius, Viscount Veil, Viscount Ringo, Count Verdi, Baron Larsson, Marquis Jarvan, Count Christine, Baron Posberry, Count Draxler, and Count Samir are in attendance,” he announced.

He was out of breath.

There were too many names.

Just saying the names made him dizzy, and it wasn’t over yet.

He turned the page.

The names filled the next page.

There were five more pages of similar lists.

“And…”

The roll call continued.

People were amazed.

Besides the number of attendees, the list itself was impressive.

It was clear.

This event would be remembered in the history of the Cairo Royal Academy.

The event was ending.

After congratulating the promoted individuals, Baron Alvin announced the end of the promotion ceremony.

“…This concludes the promotion ceremony,” he said.

People applauded.

The pressure of the large scale must have been huge, and he deserved applause for finishing the event without problems.

Baron Alvin stepped down from the stage.

As the promotion ceremony ended, people began to get up, but the nobles from different countries stayed in their seats.

Silence fell.

They looked at each other awkwardly.

This event was more than just showing their faces.

Since the Dmitri family was attending Loren Dmitri’s promotion ceremony, they planned to give congratulatory gifts and start conversations.

As expected, his family gathered around Loren Dmitri.

Seeing Duke Dmitri and Roman Dmitri, people hesitated, unsure how to act.

It was a strange scene.

People cleared away the event props, while the nobles remained in their seats, ignoring them.

The nobles from each country tried to impress the Dmitri family.