The choice I'm struggling with is whether I should let it grow now or not.
What?

　When the canon hears my concerns, it stands still with its mouth open.

　I think this choice will be a pretty big crossroads. If I let 【Creation】 grow this time, the next time I'll let him do 【Smelting】 will be after his level has grown by 10.

　It's been about 2 years since I became the Demon King. My level grew to 19. When was the time when my level grew to 10?　Around the time I defeated the Demon King Arisa - that is, this time last year. Then when will I next become level 29?　Next year?　No, the rate at which the level is increasing is being delayed by the day. Even if we make good progress, it's probably more than a year away.

　In other words, this choice will affect our strategy for the next year or more.

　Therefore, caution is required.

'Canon, what's the level now?'
'What?　Is that for me?　Well, I'm 48. Heh. Just 2 more levels and...
How much BP has been saved?

　I interrupt Kanon's words to tell him his level of happiness and ask him the matter I want to know.

''Uh, I'm 33,''
'33..... How many levels did you raise in this expedition?
Well, that's three.

　Canon replies happily.

'That's tough...'
What?

　The canon had grown three levels in this expedition. However, there was rarely a dominant realm to earn money like this one. Furthermore, once the Demon King's level exceeds 10, the growth rate of the human race and its subordinates will slow down once their level exceeds 50.

　In other words, the canon's [Knowledge] grows to A - the path to level 65 was a long way off.

　The choice I choose to make this time is extremely important. It will affect my strategy for the next year or more. Hence, I wanted to gather as much information as possible before examining it, rather than haphazardly.

　If it was status rank B information, if I asked the canon of 【Knowledge】 B, I could expect a certain amount of response, and if I fished for information that was on the internet or in the 『Laplace』, I could gather a moderate amount of information.

　However, status rank A was an unknown area.

　There would be Demon Kings that had reached status rank A. Perhaps even among the members of the 'Advanced Demon King Slayer', there might be some of them. However, that information was kept under wraps. Even if I were to ask them, they wouldn't tell me. Even if I was asked, I would never answer.

　Hence, I'm hoping that Kanon's [Knowledge] will reach A-rank.......

''Sion-san, what do you think I should evolve into when I reach 50?　You can choose from a Goblin Lord with a physical specialization, Titania, Oberon with a magical specialization, Dullahan with an immortality attribute, and a Fairy with an aptitude for natural magic.

　Unaware of my feelings, Kanon asks me a question while floating.

''Goblin Lord,''
''--na!''

　I was annoyed, so I responded appropriately, and Kanon was astonished by my answer.

''There's a shortage of tanks under my power right now. Then I think 'Goblin Lord' would be a good choice to make up for the shortage, but as a chief strategist, what do you think?

　The expression on Kanon's astonished face was amusing, so I continue with my bad mood.

''And yet........my [body] is a D.......''
'Or even 'Dullahan'?　If it's an immortal attribute it seems to be very durable. Come to think of it, 'Dullahan' can carry his head around, right?　Is it possible to just leave your head and leave your body on an expedition or something?
Huh?　I'm afraid of this. Oh, you're serious?
What if I say I'm serious?

　I stare into Kanon's eyes with seriousness.

''Uh, uh... well, that's...''
Just kidding. Just kidding. 'Fairy' is good enough, right?

　Playing with canon any longer is a waste of time. I stop my bad temper.

''Ho......... That's good.......... "Fairy"?　By the way, may I ask why?
Portability seems to be the best way to go.

　The canon is an essential subordinate, and its unique characteristic is the height of [knowledge]. In that case, the size as it is now - portability would be important so that it could be kept by your side at all times.

　 .

"Portability, huh? --!　Oh, I see.　In other words, you want to keep me by your side at all times, Zion-san!
It's too much work. That's fine.

　For some reason, Kanon's words, which captured my answer in a positive way, were suitably ministered to.

'Kanon, how long do you think it will take you to reach level 65?'
Well let me see if I can do some math.

　As Kanon said this, he took control of his own smartphone and began to do some calculations.

'Which is the hard work course or the leisurely course--'
'Assume that if the knowledge of canon does not grow to A, the Astor Empire will soon be destroyed.
'That's a super hard-working course...'

　Kanon began calculating again, dripping cold sweat.


'What?　Does that mean we haven't had a day off for 40 days?　It's so black!　Yabata ni En!

　Sarah, who was listening to the conversation between me and Kanon, interrupts me.

''Yes, just in case you're wondering, I've taken meal breaks and sleep time into account.
Eat, sleep, and fight?　It's not possible!
I don't mind.

　Sarah complains to the desperately trying to make up for it in canon, and Setanta happily enters the conversation.

'Even if you push it that far, it's still 40 days...'
And that's based on the assumption that I will stab at least three demon kings in the process.
Does that mean it could take more than 40 days?
I'm afraid the earliest we could do it is 40 days.

　40 days minimum........

　I looked at Kanon's depressed state and I had to hold my head up too.