Demon King Modes

I'm sorry, Morna.

　Then Mona bows her head.

'No, Master Modes. If this is as much as you would like, please order me to do anything.'

　I'm relieved that Morna seems to have agreed to it.
　By now, the female knights of the demon race who were Morna's guards should be on their way to Sir Dihardt's place.
　With this, Sir Dihardt also had his own subordinates.
　In truth, he was going to assign subordinates from among the Dark Knights made up of men of the demon race, but the Dark Knights had been almost destroyed in the battle against the brave men and were currently being rebuilt. Therefore, I couldn't take away the few dark knights from Sir Llanfeld.
　I thought about having orcs, lower-grade demons, etc. as my subordinates, but considering Sir Dihardt's strength, they would only be a drag. After all, if I wanted to give them subordinates, the flying dragon riders of the demon race would be better.
　So I decided to make some of the female knights under Morna's command, who were unharmed, Sir Dihardt's subordinates.
　Originally, as long as he was in Nargol, Mona would never be in danger, and there were just too many knights in his escort.
　So there should be no problem with reducing some of the female knights.
　But to do that, he would have to get Mona's permission. I thought Mona would be reluctant to do so because she didn't seem to like Sir Dihardt very much, but surprisingly, she agreed easily. I am relieved about that.

''There's no way I wouldn't do what Sir Modes-sama asks of me.

　Morna laughs. That laugh prolongs my own heart.

'Nuh-uh.'

　He laughs and pulls Morna into a hug.

'I shouldn't, Master Modes ....... In a place like this ......
Isn't it good, isn't it good, isn't it good?

　Then a voice comes from outside the door.

'Your Majesty, Your Majesty. May I have your permission?
What's going on?

　As he says this, Lugus comes into the audience room.

'As a matter of fact, there's something I wish to put in Your Majesty's ear.

　Lugus said and bowed his head.

'What's going on? Lugus?
'Actually, ....... It seems that Nat, who was watching the brave men, was grabbed by one of the brave women.
What?

　Nat is the one who has done well for this modus operandi. How could it be caught? .......

'So what, old Lugus? It's only a rat. It's nothing to tell His Majesty, is it? If you don't know important information about us, then throw it away!

　Morna says coldly. She seems to be in a bad mood after being interrupted for a moment.

'It's true, but ......,'

　Lugas also nodded. Nat does not have a high status in Nargol. That's why he thinks that both Morna and Lugus should abandon him.
　But I don't want to abandon those who have worked for this Modes.
'Lord Lugus. Where are the brave men now?
'That's ....... It appears that we have entered the labyrinth of Minon.
'What! In that labyrinth?

　Lugas nodded that it was an affirmation.

'Yes, I don't know why. ......
'That's a bit bad: ....... That labyrinth is nasty.

　I know about Minon's labyrinth. The labyrinth that he controls is difficult to get out of, even for me, this demon king, once I enter it.

''Your Majesty ....... I don't think you'll get lost. It's only a single mouse. You just have to abandon it.

　Morna says so, but I'd help her if I could.
　But the deal with Odis makes it difficult to move. But who else can help but this Modes?
　I think there. And it leads me to an entity. A dark knight with a power to rival Modes.
　He will be the only one who can save Nat.

"I suppose we'll have to ask him... ......




Shirone the Maiden of Swords

　We are returning to the Republic of St. Renaria from the Kingdom of Argoa.
　It's because I have to prepare to receive Regina and the others now.
　As for me, I didn't want to go back, but Kaya-san told me that I should talk to Chiyuki-san about the situation with Kuroki to some extent, because she said it would be better to discuss it with him. She also said that if he hadn't been completely brainwashed, there would definitely be a chance to get him back.
　Anyway, maybe I should look for an opportunity now.

''Kaya. Do you still have no contact with your brothers?

　Kyoka says to Kaya.

'That's it, miss. I don't connect with Rage-sama and the others at all. Maybe something happened over there.'

　Kaya-san says as if she is troubled.
　I want to talk to Chiyuki-san about it, but what in the world happened?

'Hey, Kaya-san. You have to be able to get the best out of it. Then let's go with us.

　'If you can't reach me through the magic communicator, it's only until we go here.

'Yes, that's right. 'Well, when we get Lizena and the others, we should go to the Republic of Ariadina from here.

　Kyoka agrees with me.

'Yes, ....... It certainly looks like we won't have to wait around.'

　We were discussing it.
　Suddenly there is a knock on the door.

What is it?　Come in.

　Kaya said and the one who came in was a priestess who served the Temple of Raina.

'Kyouka-sama, Shirone-sama and Kaya-sama. The Supreme High Priestess wants to see you.''

　The priestess bows her head.

'Are you calling me? The chief priest? Why?

　I ask the priestess.
　The Supreme High Priest is the head priest.
　The positions of priests in the Order of Goddess Raina include, from the top, High High Priest, High Priest, Priestess and Deacon.
　The High Priest is the highest rank in the Order's organization and there is only one High Priest in the world.
　And the High High Priest is in charge of the priests in the temples of Raina all over the world. That is why he is sometimes called the Priest-in-Chief.
　He calls us in. What can I do for you?

'I don't know ....... I was just told to call you, so I'm just going to go to .......

　The priestess replies in annoyance. As far as I remember, she was a deacon," the priestess replied. As the lowest office in the hierarchy, she probably wasn't told of the exact nature of her errand.

What is it?
What?
Let's go for a ride, anyway.

　We are shown around by a priestess.

'This is ......, I believe ......'

　I was surprised.
　I was led to a room that only a limited number of people are allowed to enter in the temple.
　This is the room where the goddess Reena and Chiyuki-san will meet.

'We have brought you here.'

　The priestess bows her head and opens the door.
　It closes from the outside as we step inside.

'I see you're finally back,'

　There was an unexpected person there, no, a god.

'Goddess Raina!'

　The goddess Raina was there. She doesn't come here very often.
　What could have happened?

What's going on, Goddess Raina?

　Kaya bows her head and asks Raina.

'Shirone, Kyouka and Kaya, you three must listen to me carefully. Rage and the others' lives are in danger.

　We are amazed at the words.

'Goddess Raina ....... What on earth is going on?
'Rage and the others are trapped in the Labyrinth of the Evil One in the Minon Plain. The situation is time-sensitive.

　Raina answers Kyouka's question gravely.
　With Raina's words, we knew that Rage-kun and the others were in danger.





◆The Prince of Algore, Omiros.

It's always great to see: ......

　Macusis muttered as he looked out from the top of the castle walls.
　The place where Macusis is looking at is the place where the hundred-armed giant was defeated.
　It was originally a hill. But now there is a large blackened and charred hole.
　That big hole is so big that it looks like the Kingdom of Algore will be completely filled in.

"A dark knight ....... That's a hell of a force to be reckoned with .......

　This great hole was created when the Dark Knight defeated the Hundred Armed Giant. I thought he must be strong enough to have defeated someone called a brave man, but I didn't think he was as strong as this.
　Despite the fact that ogres, goblins, and others had attacked, there was no damage to the Algore Kingdom at all.
　It was all thanks to the dark knights taking steps beforehand. Spartoi, who was called in to defend this country from the goblins, has disappeared before long.
　How much power does he have?

Yeah, no wonder he can't win. So cheer up, Omiros.
What do you mean, Macusis?
It's just that you got the wrong girl. You can do better than that.

　Macusis laughs.

'I don't think it's very comforting, but ....... Well, thanks for trying to cheer me up.'

　Besides, with that dark knight, I don't think it would be a good idea to lose. I couldn't protect Regena on my own.
　If it wasn't for the Dark Knight, he wouldn't have been able to protect Regena.
　There was no way I could compete with him like that.
　And I could sense a strong will from him to protect Regena. So Regena would be fine now. The girl who was afraid of the goblins and locked herself away was no more. I am relieved about that.
　And touch the magic shield. I wanted to be as strong as he was.

'Omiroth!

　Riette, riding a werewolf, is coming here.
　The werewolf is going to live in this country.
　The reason for this is because the Dark Knight told him to protect this country. So this werewolf can no longer eat people.
　I'm not sure how many times I've seen him go to visit Ethigos while he's recuperating in this country, but he's probably more companionable than I thought.
　That werewolf is somehow missed by Riette.

''What were you talking about?''

　Riette asks.

'It's about the Dark Knight,'
'Ah, the bard's uncle. I didn't realize he was a dark knight.
Haha, that's true.
Yeah, who would have thought that the bard they captured was a dark knight? Well, maybe someday I'll call myself the man who captured the dark knight who defeated the hero.
Who's gonna believe that, Macusis?
Hey, it's the truth.

　Macusis looks frustrated.
　Myself and Riette laugh at that.
　Then, after laughing for a moment, Riette looks at me.

'Hey, Omiros. I'll see you again ....... The bard's uncle is one of them, but so is Regena and others .......
Yes, ...... and I'm sure I'll see you there.

　I looked up at the sky at Riette's words and said, "I'm sure I'll see you as long as I live under this sky.
　I have a feeling that as long as I live under this sky, I'll be able to see him.




Dark Knight Kroki

Mmm-hmm.

　Coona is making tea in front of me.
　Kuna is in a very good mood, probably happy that Regena and the others are gone.
　Ligena and the others went to the St. Renaria Republic yesterday.
　Thanks to that, the only people living in their own mansion, which was built right near the Demon King's Castle, were myself, Kuna and the bear-faced servant who was first attached to it.
　Incidentally, this bear-faced maidservant is said to be a human bear warbler girl. I say seemingly because I've never seen her in human form before. Moreover, she doesn't seem to like herself very much and still hasn't told me her name.
　She, unlike Kuna, seems disappointed that Regena is gone. I remember her drooling over Regena and the others as if they were looking at a treat. She must have really wanted to eat.
　Considering her presence as a human bear, Ligena was really glad to be out of Nargol. Nargol is not a place where people can inherently live. It's a little lonely, but it can't be helped.

How about it, Kroki? You don't have to rely on Regena to get you a cup of tea anytime you want with Kuna around.

　Kuna puts the tea down in front of her, and then she stands up on her knees and bends her breasts against her chest as if to say how she feels. Then Kuna's large breasts swayed.
　The clothes Kuna is wearing now are the maid's uniform that Regina originally wore.
　The reason why I have these clothes is because I asked a certain dwarf to make work clothes for Regena and the others, and he gave me these clothes.
　It seems that all of the heroic maids are wearing these clothes, and they imitated them. It's a good thing that you can't get rid of them.
　And Regina was taking care of herself in her maid outfit. Because of that, I had a very hard time looking at her.
　And the maid's outfit that was so destructive when Regena wore it was now worn by Kuna.
　Kuna's breasts are much larger than Regena's. That's why the chest of the maid's uniform is quite dangerous. I can't take my eyes off of it as something amazing is about to pop out at any moment.

''What's going on, Kuroki?　Don't you drink?

　Coona says, looking at herself curiously.
　Good. He didn't seem to notice that he was fawning over Coona's breasts.

'No, thank you Coona. I'll take it.'

　Then he picked up the cup of tea and brought it to his mouth.
　The tea was quite sweet but delicious. And it was the first time he had ever tasted it.

'What do you think, Kroki?'

　Coona looks at herself as if expecting something.

'Yes, it's delicious. I've never tasted it before by the way, what's wrong with this tea?
Oh, that's what Dattier gave me.

　I hold back from blowing up when I hear Coona's words.
　Datier is that Datier of the Goblin Queen, as I recall.
　In fact, he had just visited Dattier in the Kingdom of Karon just a few minutes ago to see if he had any idea where Goz was.
　At that time, Goz heard that Datier was locked up in the dungeon of Karon as punishment for taking the important things that Modes entrusted to him without permission.
　In other words, Regena would no longer be attacked by Goz. When he told Regena about it, she was happy. Now she would be able to return to the human world in peace.
　I'm happy about that myself. The only thing that bothered me was that when I was talking to Datie, I noticed that her gaze kept turning to her crotch.
　It was honestly weird to have her look at my crotch as she licked it all over.
　I'm sorry Datier, but I don't want to see her again if I can.
　Why would this Dathier send Kuna a cup of tea when the two of them didn't seem to be getting along?

'Is it good, Kroki?'

　Kuna asks me with a smile.
　Kuna made this tea for me. It doesn't taste bad, so let's drink it.
　I'll drink the tea.

It's very good, Kuna.

　I laugh and reply.

'Well, go ahead and drink it. Kroki seems to have a high tolerance, so I put plenty of it in. I'm sure you'll find that Kroki is somewhat reserved with Kuna. You can expose everything to Kuna, you know.

　Coona brews the tea again.
　Tolerance? What are you talking about? But I have a bad feeling about something.
　As for the ogre thing, we'd better take steps to keep the cuna from going out of control.

'Oh, yes. I've got a present for Kuna.

　Then he takes a box out of his pocket.
'Is that ......?'

　Inside the box is a ring. I took out the ring and put it on the ring finger of Kuna's left hand.

This ring, you see, is a pair, and it contains magic that can tell the position of each of the two people wearing it, and magic that can transfer to each other's location.

　I show you the ring finger of my left hand. I have a ring on my finger.

"Now I'll be with Kuna forever.

　Kuna's eyes moisten as she says this.

''Kroki!

　Kuna hugs herself.

'Kroki!　Kuroki!　I love Kuroki!
Ha, I'm glad you like it.

　I feel a little guilty as I pat Coona's back.
　This is how I know what Kuna is doing and where he is. The real reason for the ring is the reins that keep Kuna from going out of control.
　But I can't say that indeed.
　But still, the Kuna smells good.
　Kompon.
　When I'm hugging Kuna, there's a knock on the door. It's like someone is coming.

"Who's there?!

　Coona yells away from him. She seems a little grumpy at being interrupted.

'Excuse me, sir,'

　A surprising figure opened the door and walked in.

''Regena?!　Why are you here!

　Kuna is right.
　With the transference magic stone that Sirone and the others gave me, Ligena's clan should have gone to the St. Renaria Republic just a few moments ago.

''That's right, but ...... actually I had a last request for your husband, so I stayed behind by myself.''

　Regena bows her head.

'What, Regena. What are you going to ask Kroki for?

　Coona says grimly.

'Yes, I just wanted to ask your husband for one last mercy.
What?
!

　Rigena's eyes catch themselves straight away.

'What do you mean by pity ......?　Wait a minute, Kuna!　Put the scythe away!

　He stops Kuna from silently calling out the scythe.

''Regena!　There's no such thing as a poor body like yours!　It's just in time for Coona!
'Eh, ......, but I think your husband used to look at my ass sometimes .......'

　Rigena's words almost blow the tea.
　You were found out ....... I'm sorry, I was looking at my butt when I bent down while cleaning .......

'No!　No!　All Kroki needs is a kuna!　He was looking at Cuna's chest licking all over it earlier!　I don't need Rigena!

　The words almost make you slip off your chair without a second thought.
　You noticed: ....... I'm sorry, I've been watching you the whole time.

'Sir!　Is His Excellency here?!

　This time, multiple footsteps can be heard coming towards this room.
　The ones who have come are the fully armed female knights of the demon race. They enter the room as if they were pushing Regina away.

''By order of His Majesty the Demon King, we have been placed under your command. From now on, we look forward to working with you.''

　The women of the demon race bow to him.
　Speaking of which, did I mention that Modes said he would have his own men on him?
　However, I didn't expect to see a woman of the demon race like this.
　There are two main types of demon race. The lower class demon tribe has an inhuman appearance, and the higher class demon tribe has an appearance that is almost the same as a human except that they have horns.
　The upper class demons are as beautiful as the beautiful angels.
　They seem to be just as beautiful as Rumsfeld. They are all quite beautiful.

''Why is this happening!

　Coona has his head in his hands. She doesn't like the idea of having more women around her.
　She didn't expect that she too would have female knights as her subordinates. Originally, all female knights of the demon race should be under Morna's command.
　The fact that they came here means that Moona has agreed to be her subordinate.
　This was surprising, since she seemed to hate herself.
　In front of me, Coona has her head in her hands.
　It's going to be a noisy day for some reason.
　I bring my tea to my mouth while looking out the window at the Nargol sky.
　Still, I feel somewhat hot.
　A good smell fills the room, where there are more and more women. And I gradually lose consciousness.