When I Reincarnated as the Villain of a Game World, I Created a Harem and Broke the Protagonist's Heart and Efforts! - Chapter 80 : Request [2]

Chapter 80 : Request [2]

“Would you please listen to my request?”

As if in a last vestige of resistance, the emperor replied in his usual composed tone, “Very well. Depending on your requests, I shall fulfill them to the best of my ability.”

“Then, here is my first demand. You’re aware that moments ago, I received what amounted to a disownment from my father—or rather, my former father, over there?”

“Of course. I was also present there. So, having lost your status as a noble, you demand a new title?”

“I’m glad you catch on quickly. Don’t worry, I won’t ask for the highest rank. The second highest, a marquisate, will suffice.”

“Understood. Tomorrow, I’ll have the registry of currently vacant marquisate titles delivered to your residence. Choose the one that suits your fancy.”

Immediately after the emperor spoke, one of the people standing behind him started to open their mouth as if to object, but the emperor extended a hand and silenced them. 

Likely, they were about to reprimand Wraith for his impudence towards the emperor. 

There were always fools who couldn’t grasp the situation, no matter where you went.

Now, the matters for the title were taken care of. 

I would be able to maintain my standard of living without any issues. 

Moreover, being treated as a noble without land meant I could avoid the responsibility of managing my own territory. 

While I was in the position of the next head of the family, the responsibility of managing the territory had been an absolute burden. Now, I will have a lot more freedom.

“Now, for my second demand. First, bring every member of the imperial family in this castle to this very spot.”

“May I ask what it’s for?”

“Those incapable of making wise judgment deserve punishment. And a large concentration of power is nothing more than a pestilence to me. Do I make myself clear?”

“But there are young children… Surely they—”

“I said, everyone.”

When I released a surge of magical power, it caused the faces of the emperor and his entourage to turn pale. 

They seemed to understand that further argument was futile. 

The emperor soon summoned several servants from within the castle and began issuing instructions, likely sending them to gather the imperial family.

Meanwhile, I continued to face the emperor, waiting for the imperial family to arrive. 

After a while, there was a slight commotion in the castle. 

The members of the imperial family who were fast asleep, were forcibly woken up and now they were making their way towards us.

About fifteen minutes later, the entire imperial family stood assembled before us. 

Their faces were etched with confusion, unable to comprehend the current situation. 

Some of the younger children were drowsy, while others had begun to cry.

Too irritating.

“Silence,” I commanded, releasing another surge of magic. 

The previous commotion vanished, replaced by an unnerving silence.

“It seems you now understand who holds the power here. The name I am going to call, step forward.”

At my command, the emperor and several others nodded silently. 

The rest were too paralyzed by the previous display of magic to react properly. 

Perhaps I’d been a bit excessive.

“First, the emperor and his retainers. Next, the first, third, and fourth princes.”

The emperor and his retainers stepped forward, followed by the three princes. The first prince was in his early twenties, the third in his early teens, and the fourth just ten. 

Considering their roles as spares, this age range was adequate. 

Meanwhile, the absence of the second prince went without saying.

“And the eighth and ninth princesses.”

As soon as I said that, two women came forward, one of them whom I recognized.

She was Zelicia Renri Luvia, a student at the Magic Academy and the eighth princess of this kingdom. 

I held no particular affection for Zelicia herself. 

I simply anticipated the uproar that would ensue if a princess suddenly vanished from the academy. This was merely a precaution.

The ninth princess, who appeared to be close in age to Zelicia, was another spare, like the princes. 

If some unforeseen circumstance, such as severe illness were to occur for Zelicia, the ninth princess, being of similar age, could serve as a replacement.

“These are the only ones I’ll keep alive. The rest will die.”

“Wait, please! As I said before, there are young children among—”

[Shrink]

My words interrupted the Emperor’s resistance, and in an instant, the figures of the remaining imperial family members vanished. 

The next moment, a shower of gore and flesh rained down upon the castle grounds. 

The faces of everyone present, except for me, Lilia, and the others accompanying me, were painted with horror.

“That certainly tidied things up in the castle. I imagine the servants will be pleased to have fewer people to attend to.” 

The emperor collapsed on the ground and muttered, “You… you’re a demon.”

“Half-correct,” I said, a smile playing on my lips. “Half of me is still human.”

At my words, despair consumed the emperor’s face as he slumped to the ground. 

A sense of incomparable superiority washed over me as I looked down upon the fallen ruler of the nation. 

Ah, this scene was truly exquisite.

“Now, that concludes my business. Do you have any requests?” I asked, turning to address the remaining people left alive. 

I had also sensed an aura of anger ever since my conversation with the emperor began. 

When I turned around to look at the source, I saw Lilia stepping forward, a dark smile on her face.

“Husband, may I have a moment?”

“Of course. Do as you please.”

“Thank you.”

[Compressed Ice Flower]

As Lilia apple, veins made of ice began to emerge from the ground and soon enveloped the castle. 

They crept through windows and cracks in the walls, infiltrating the interior. 

Moments later, beautiful ice flowers bloomed here and there across the structure. 

Then, without any warning, the flowers exploded.

Each blossom expanded to many times its original size before detonating. 

The force of the blasts ripped through the castle’s walls, windows, and roof from the inside out. 

Sections of walls and roof where the flowers had clustered collapsed inward, the structure’s balance destroyed.

Lilia approached the emperor, who remained slumped on the ground, watching the destruction with an expression of utter despair. 

With a chilling smile, she said, “Consider this payback for interrupting our evening. With this, one symbol of imperial authority has been destroyed.”

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