"...... Oh? Intruder


　You are lounging in the throne room as usual, when suddenly the map reacts, showing a red dot of an intruder -- the first human-shaped intruder in a long time.

　--It's the first humanoid intruder in a long time.

　...... It's not like a brave man has come to play.
　When he comes, the map is open, but it's marked with friendly blue, not hostile red.

　I tap the red dot on the hostile reaction to see the details.


　Name: Haloria Leiloth
　Race: Gardian Devil
　Class: Kingsguard Stealth Soldiers
　Level: 54


　...... I see, this guy is a demon race.

　The level is 54, and it's quite strong. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about them.

　It's a guy who works for an important national class like the Secret Guard.
　You'll need a certain amount of strength to do this.

So how did this secret soldier of the Kingsguard end up here?

　It's not just a matter of time before you get to the dungeon, it's a matter of time before you get to the dungeon.

　...... Well, if they are looking for something up here, it's either me or one of my family's dungeons.

　Other than that, the only other people around here are demons.

Hey, Leila. Do you know what a Kingsguard is?

"Are you a kleptomaniac? As far as I know, those people are the demon king's agents, the king of the demon race. As for the job, it's still based on meddling and subterfuge.

　Leila, who was nearby, slurred my question.

"Hmmm, I see. ......

　It's not that different from what I have in mind.

　...... I'm sure he's related to the demon bastard we met in King's Landing before.

You'll be able to find out what's going on with this particular person.

No, there was some kind of break-in on our property.

...... demon king, what have you done to get noticed?

"I'd be lying if I said I didn't have any idea.

　I cut off both of your arms.

...... If you mess with them, there is a chance that they will be completely hostile to the king's faction, so I would like you to be friendly to them if you can. ......

Yeah, okay. Well, maybe it's too late for that.

　Well, okay. I don't want to be actively working against you.

　Unless you're already an enemy.

En, I'm sorry, just come with me.

"....... I understand.

　He quickly realizes my intentions and returns to his weapon, carrying En on his shoulders.

　I send a distant message to Lil, who reports, "We have an intruder," and tells him to wait for me, and then I walk out of the throne room.


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Hey, you've been scurrying around, who are you looking for?

!

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make your life easier and more fun.

Oh, you shouldn't move. You'd better not move.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world, but I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world.

"...... You are the demon king Yuki who crushed the internal machinations of the demon tribe in Arusil, the capital of the Aryssia Kingdom, right?

　...... o?

　I thought it was a man, but it seems to be a woman.
　It's a good thing that you're able to find out what's going on.

　...... The capital city, Arsil, is the name of a royal city I visited before.

　I'm going to be able to get the most out of it.

Well. What would you do if I were that guy?

...... dialogue. We probably have common interests. I would like to have a dialogue so that we can benefit each other.

　...... I don't think that's a lie.

　If an intruder appears in the dungeon area, the map will show all intruders as 'enemies' except for those I allow ...... but my 'search' skill is a different story.

　There is no hostile intent from this one.
　It's like she's on alert for this unknown opponent, but on the contrary, she's on alert.

　I pulled back En's sword and carried it on my shoulder again.

"And then? If I were that guy Yuki, what good would that do me?

　Seemingly relieved that I have loosened the stance of my weapon, he answers my question in a somewhat less tense tone of voice.

You can get information about the (・・・・) enemies that will be (・・・・・・・・) coming (......) and their allies who are the enemies of the enemy, us.

"...... Heh.

　At the woman's words, you can feel your own eyes instantly become sharp.

　...... I see.

...... In the meantime, you are a messenger of the current demon king.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about the fact that it's a great deal more than you think.

It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you'll be able to get your hands on a new one. It's not just the same as the other power-drunk demon king as I've heard.

I've never met another Demon King, so I don't know. --All right, I'm listening. Follow me.



　I bent my head and pointed with my chin in the direction of the cave entrance, then turned and flew directly in that direction.

　I'm sure you'll be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for when you see it.

　...... It's really not important, but I've been wanting to do that chin strike move for a while now, I've always wanted to do it.

　I'm glad I could do it. 　


　　　I'm glad I could do it.


　--Afterwards, I accompanied the hooded woman to the one room in the inn that the brave man used when he came.

Here we are. Well, sit down. Well, sit down. You sit directly on the floor, so you might not get used to it.

　I sat down on a cushion that I had taken out of one corner of the room and patted it on the other cushion in front of me and said.

"Dude, there's a meadow and a castle at the end of the cave: ......

　The hooded woman looks somewhat stunned, but she follows my words and sits down on the cushion.

　Well, yeah, you looked pretty surprised on the way.
　When I entered the cave, you looked at me with a contemptuous look, but the moment you went through the door, you were amazed at the meadow and the castle.

　It's fine for me to be surprised, but is it right for a guy who works in the secret business to be read by others so easily?

　--You can find a lot of people who have been in the industry for a long time.

　I had that impression from her voice, but she is younger than I thought, with the face of a mature woman and a face that still has a hint of innocence left in it.
　She's on the verge of becoming an adult from a girl.

　Two small horns sprouted from its head, and a thin tail peeked out from underneath the cloak, which I hadn't noticed until just now.

　Yeah, she's just like I imagined she would be.

Here's your tea.

　Just then, the sliding doors of the room were rattled open, and Leila came into the room from behind, carrying a teacup on a tray.

Oh, thanks, Leila.

　No, you really are a talented maid, Leila.

　I was just saying that I was going to go to the inn to see if I could find some guests before I brought the secret agent here, and how fast you are working.

　It's definitely more than 53,000 maid strength.

　I know. I know. I'm sure that when Leila gets serious, that number will keep going up and up, and eventually the scouter will explode.

　As I was thinking about this stupid idea, I looked in front of me and saw the hooded woman entering the room, looking at Leila with a shocked expression on her face.

"Leila, Leila ......? Are you Leila of the Sheephorn Clan, called "The Demon of Knowledge (・・・・・・)"?


　............?