The Demon King's Paladin

Chapter 129. Arguments

" I'm telling you this will be terrible for Paradise! How could you think this would be a good idea!"

Once we had all finished crossing the portal, I closed it and let Paula head back home. I instructed the Humans to stay put and wait, I ordered some of the guards to look after them to make sure monsters didn't attack them. I also asked Anna to keep watch to make sure nothing untoward happens to anyone. Ruby and Edmon took off to gather the representatives while Sarah, Anna and I waited at the gate into Paradise. I also sent Flare and Skitz to gather as many of the people of Paradise as possible to listen to the discussion I was about to have. I decided to include Emily as a representative of the Humans. Just in case she had to confirm anything on the Human side of things. I used the Barrier seat trick and we all waited for everyone to show up. Before long, many Demons had gathered. I'd guess about half of the townspeople in all. Before long, Ruby and Edmon returned with Rodrick, Jim and Janet. They all looked very surprised to see the Humans behind me. I looked at the Humans and noticed most of them began to sleep from fatigue this helps me since I don't want them to hear everything.

" Lord Drake, what are Humans doing on the doorstep of the Northern Gate of Paradise?"

Rodrick asked, searching for answers. I took everyone who had arrived through my day. Then I explained I wanted to keep them here for a few weeks. Which led to Rodrick shouting those words earlier. Now begins my attempts to explain why they should stay.

" Why do you say that, Rodrick?"

I asked the question I needed the answer to the most. Now I waited to hear his side of the argument before mine.

" The biggest reason is that I don't believe Humans and Demons can get along on this big of a scale. I understand that you think it's possible to do because of your presence here. However, that's only possible because of your backing and the support you've gained from working for Paradise because you live with us."

I nodded my head. to his words.

" Does anyone else feel the same way? Ruby? Janet? Jim? Any of you?"

I first spoke to the representatives and then the crowd. Some seemed to. Ruby was the first to speak.

" I'm not sure how I feel about it to be honest. Humans have done nothing to me personally, however my ancestors were killed by them. I'm sure my parents would also take umbrage with having Humans stay. I and the rest of the Flameskins have trained ourselves with the idea that we would eventually join the war effort and most likely kill Humans. So, this situation is jarring to many of us to say the least. Those are my honest thoughts on the sentiments I hold."

" Thank you for being honest Ruby."

Emily started to seem a bit concerned thinking that her group would be left in the cold. I then turned to Jim and Janet to hear their opinions. Jim spoke first. 

" Well, I'm surprised for sure at this huge group. I assume that you decided to help them the same way you helped us. I trust your judgement personally Lord Matthew. However, I feel that the people I speak for will be uncomfortable being around so many Humans at once. Won't the Humans as well, seeing as they're injured?"

" I appreciate your trust in me, Jim. While yes, I do think it'll be jarring to have an influx of Humans being here. I think it's necessary to get somewhat used to them. I plan on opening our town to all races in time."

" What!?"

Rodrick was surprised by my words. I turn back to him.

" Yes Rodrick. Once I finish the walls and roads, I'll be opening up the border to allow merchants of all kinds to enter Paradise for buying and selling products. It's a way to bring business to Paradise. Since if you haven't noticed, citizens of Diablos don't want to visit here. If you disagree with my assessment, then can you tell me when the last time someone visited here not under orders from someone before I arrived?"