Actually, when I was first captured by the heroes, I was quite afraid. Because these heroes seemed inexperienced, ignorant, unreasonable, and angry. If they boiled me with my shell in their anger, I would have nowhere to complain.

However, when I was carried into the Sea God's temple and met her, I knew I was saved. She was a young nun who had just left the category of a girl, wearing a black monastic robe and possessing a beautiful face.

With a gentle voice, a gentle expression, and a calm tone as if she knew everything. Although the nun was a bit short, it didn't matter to her age or appearance, she gave others a feeling of an older sister.

And for me, this nun is more than just an older sister. Even if I call her a goddess, it would not be too much. Because, unlike those idiots, the nun is well acquainted with the terms of the Third Human-Demon Treaty and the laws of the Holy Empire of Komya.

So, the place that welcomed me changed from a boiling pot to a negotiation table.

Looking back, yesterday I was enjoying a leisurely life in my mansion. But today, I'm sitting at the negotiation table with the hero party.

Oh, how unpredictable life is.

Sighing, I slammed the table heavily.

"Isn't it ready yet?! I'm starving to death! Is this the way the hero party in Komya treats its guests?! Bring me food, bring it here now!"

I arrogantly raised my legs, calling out without fear.

Right now, I am in a meeting room in the Sea God's temple.

The Sea God's temple is generally damp, and just walking in it makes you feel heavy. Because of this moisture, there are mold and moss stains all over the walls.

It's not that the members of the Sea God's followers don't like cleanliness. It's just incredibly difficult to clean these things.

The Sea God's temple is too big, and so are each of its rooms. Even with several dozen steps of stairs, it's still impossible to reach the top of the rooms, making cleaning a nearly impossible task.

The dampness in the Sea God's temple is not only reflected in these stains or occasionally water dripping from the ceiling. Because of the dampness, it is also very difficult to light a fire in the temple. Candles, torches, oil lamps, not to mention magic lamps fueled by magic crystals, can only last for a short time.

As a result, the lighting in the Sea God's temple is provided by large night pearls. But it can only be said that the brightness brought by these night pearls is limited. And although the Sea God's temple is large, there are not many windows or ventilated areas. Therefore, the overall environment in the Sea God's temple is very dim and suffocating.

In summary, being in the Sea God's temple feels dim, damp, and hot.

Although the Sea God's temple looks majestic and impressive from the outside, as a portable temple, it greatly satisfies the vanity of the hero party. On the other hand, living in the Sea God's temple is quite difficult.

"So why are you behaving so arrogantly? You lost the war and now you're a captive, understand? If you want to eat, go pick some seaweed over there yourself!"

The red-haired girl replied angrily, slamming the table louder than me.

By the way, I didn't believe it when Sister Aloja introduced her to me. Because this red-haired girl named Aloja was actually the current leader of the Sea God's followers.

"Aloja-sama, I have mentioned it before. Lord Camey is one of the Four Heavenly Kings under King Avalon, and he has a high level of diplomacy. Although he is a captive, as an Imperial Duke, he still holds his rank in our empire. So, when he makes a legitimate request, we cannot refuse."

The beautiful nun sister named Edith patiently explained to the foolish Aloja.

"Huh? Why? Shouldn't captives be demoted? Why is he still a Duke?"

"Because the royal family of Komya has decreed that when conducting diplomatic negotiations with the Western Avalon, officials of the rank of General Avalon and above will enjoy one level of diplomatic elevation. So the demotion and elevation cancel each other out..."

"What kind of stupid rule is this?!"

Aloja seemed to have a headache. But she couldn't do anything about it.Because I am a duke! Although I don't know what rank a duke holds in human society, I am certain that I am very important.

To urge Aloja, I pounded on the table a few more times.

Aloja glared at me with resentment, then gritted her teeth and gave some orders to the blonde hero. I have now learned that the blonde hero's name is Geno, his identity is a hero, and his profession is a bard.

Soon, Geno brought out a table full of delicious food for me. He didn't look as angry as Aloja, but rather had a feeling of despair.

As I grabbed some food and stuffed it into my mouth, I immediately felt a sense of rebirth.

Ah, it's been so long since I've had a proper meal.

"Oh my, how can a duke eat such horrible food? Bring something better, you bastard!"

"If you think it's horrible, then don't eat it!"

"How can I not eat it? For almost half a month, I've been surviving on dew! Did you see that crab shell? I'll eat that shell later!"

At the negotiation table, Aloja and I clashed fiercely.

Just like before, for a captive, wanting food is the most legitimate thing, so she couldn't refuse me.

She looked at me with even more anger, as if she wanted to devour me.

Honestly, her expression of wanting to kill me with a sword but unable to do so is just too adorable.

After Aloja's anger, Geno walked towards the dining hall again, ready to bring me more food.

The current Geno no longer had a desolate expression, but rather a very ethereal one. It was as if he had already understood the truth of the world and was about to ascend to the position of sage.

"I really shouldn't have captured this guy... Once he found out that Miss Edly understands the 'treaty' and 'law,' his attitude completely changed. Judging from his proficiency, he must be a habitual captive." Aloja said painfully.

"Indeed, King of the Sea Camey, in the past three years, including this time, there have been a total of thirty wars, all of which were defeats, and he was captured twenty-one times. This year, after losing all six wars, he was captured, with four of them being when the Hero Squad was not aware and brought him back. There was also the time he voluntarily sneaked into the Hero Squad's stronghold at night, and the time when the Hero Squad didn't want to capture him, so he hiked over three mountains by foot and forcibly tied himself up and jumped into their carriage..." Sister Edly said with a black line on her face.

"You really shouldn't have brought him back..."