The Demon Saint is Missing, so I Ran to Another World

Declaration of Support (Part 2)

Our table was completely silent. Tama'lee and Nari just stared at me, as if I just said the most ridiculous thing they'd heard in a while. We also stopped eating; if one paid attention to us, they'd mistake us for some student-scholars playing statues.

I sought to break the awkward atmosphere, "H-Hey, why do you keep quiet, guys?"

"Outrageous," was the werewolf's immediate comment.

"That's..." I could feel the hesitation from the orc, "...Tama'lee doesn't agree. It's dangerous!"

"Come on, guys! Think about it!" I defended my point. "The Special Scholar's way of teaching is neither punishing nor discouraging! And his kindness is known to every one of us! Aside from that, he doesn't even attempt to attract people to him! It would be a sin if we just let that human go without adapting his education style!"

"What's happening to Srexe?" Tama'lee was confused and nervous. "A day ago, and Srexe doesn't trust the Special Scholar! Now Srexe wants him to become the Lord Head Scholar?"

"A lot...of things...h-happened, yes..." I could only scratch my head. Nevertheless, I won't simply back down from the challenge. "Well, do you want him to become the Lord Head Scholar or not?"

"I want him," Nari confirmed.

"Uuh...Tama also wants the Special Scholar to become the Lord Head Scholar...but, Tama is afraid that war would begin again."

"That's true..." I understand Tama'lee point, but, "...aren't we at war, anyway? The peace is only held by an uneasy truce between the Usarveds, the Knights and the traditionalists. Besides, we're just replacing the Lord Head Scholar. It's not like we're going to war if we call for new elections!"

"Keep quiet!" the werewolf reminded us.

"I'm whispering here!" I countered.

"Tama is really afraid—!!!" the orc was about to say something, but she was stopped from doing so after we heard a commotion coming from the doors of the cafeteria. The other students suddenly stood in their seats and rushed towards the exit.

Of course, we're curious, so we followed the crowd. And just as we reached the entrance, I saw the demon lord, Prince Hurion Devras IV, arriving with his chamberlain, the former Lady Head Scholar Shevaun Ilkes. They were followed by another throng of students, possibly from the other cafeterias, as well. The doors of the cafeteria were held open for him, and the demon ladies were screaming and showering him with praises and admiration.

From my perspective, I can tell that this is going to be something big.

"..."

Not wishing to stand out, I purposefully hid myself among the crowd. I didn't want that guy to see me.

Once he came in, Lady Scholar Ilkes borrowed a table nearby and put a chair beside it. The other student-scholars went to surround the prince—ostensibly to listen to his words, as he was helped by his chamberlain climb the table, using it as if it was a stage. Then, with a loud voice, the chamberlain called for everyone to be quiet, as the demon lord was to deliver a message for us.

"My fellow scholars!" His Highness began, "It is an honor for me to stand here in front of you as your overlord, ruler, and a model scholar as well! For all of us know the contributions my clan has brought to this esteemed institution founded by our great hero, the Lady Cassandra David."

Claps echoed throughout the halls of the cafeteria. Students chanting, 'Hurrah for the Prince Devras' followed the thunderous applause. However, the prince wasn't finished yet.