As I expected, this meeting became awkward. Everybody was looking at me with vigilance.The priest of the Radiant church, a position leading forty percent of the population.The manager of the Stillmoon shrine, twenty percent of the population follow her.The rest are from other indigenous faiths like animism, nature worship etc. Because it is a trade city, there are many drifters, those are members of multifarious faiths.Even werewolf worshiper was among them. It is fine to be choked with tears of gratitude, but I don’t want him to pray.
Priest of the Radiant church, wearing a dignified robe, stood up immediately. He was a middle aged man with a good physique.“I am Yuhito, Priest of the Radiant church. Art thou the commander of demon army, Vaito-dono?”“Indeed. I am third division commander of demon army, Vaito”While maintaining as much dignity as possible I put the petition, sent by him, down on the table,“I saw the petition of Yuhito-dono. Before I answer about individual circumstances, I have something to convey to all the leaders of each faith gathered here. Is that fine?”Then the Priest of Radiant church nodded serenely.“Yes, if it is to receive reply.”He was unexpectedly calm. Since he sent a petition, I guessed he would be like a fanatic, but he looked dignified.\n
In front of everyone, I convey the decision:“I will convey decision regarding the faiths in Ryun height taken by third division of demon army.”Everyone became tense. Well, the werewolf worshipers looked with shining eyes. So don’t pray.I continued speaking, while I pretended not to see him.“We pay respect to your faiths and will continue to allow the freedom of faiths in Ryun height, as before.”As I displayed a pleasant smile, everyone had an expression of relief.There were many with a forced smile.Oops, I had to remind them,
“But, following three things are prohibited. First, any hostile act towards the demon army. It contains things like, inciting rebellion and insult of demon king etc. Although I said that, I won’t ask you to worship the demon king. It suffices to follow the rules of society.”I looked at the faces of everyone, but there didn’t seem to be any disagreement.“Second, all the acts of violating the law of Ryun height. The law has to be followed thoroughly.”This also did not seem to have any objection. If they had, then I would definitely complaint to Airia.Then this was important.“Third, the acts of persecution towards heretics. If you want your faith to be recognized, you should also permit faith of others.”The people that reacted to this were the leaders except for leader of the Radiant church.\nBesides, the Radiant church is the largest faction, their peer pressure is strong. The forced relentless religious conversion of the heretics by the Radiant church was common knowledge in this world.The concerned persons were following it with good faith, so it was easily manageable.Accordingly, I cautioned them, at the same time, I did a favour towards other sects.“Demon army will not force anyone to religious conversion, also would not approve of it. Like we worship the demon king, each person may worship their own gods as well.”The werewolf worshiper cried from overflowing emotions, but I decided to ignore that.
For a brief moment, the radiant church priest certainly had a frown. From now on, they won’t be able to do forceful religious conversion in the name of missionary work.I showed him a smile.“So it is like this, the worship and pilgrimage of radiant church are approved. There is provision for establishing restriction during war time, and this is also specified in the law of Ryun height. Are there any objections?”The troubled face of radiant church priest became covered with a smile, and he bowed politely.“I thank you for your generous consideration. I did not even think that the freedom could be granted to such a degree.”This fellow is rather a sly fox.
I replied such with a smile:“Therefore, I would appreciate if there are not riots” \nIt should be before Mirarudia allied army arrives.