'Well, now for my next question. I've heard that there are many different species in Athropolis, where did they originally live?

　I'm told that the name Aslopolis means a town of refuge (Asylum City) in the terrestrial language.

　If the diverse races living in the town are made up of refugees and migrants from other places, then there must be another land somewhere else where they originally lived.

''In the time between coming down the first level of the 'Demon King's Castle Realm' ...... and coming here, I didn't see anything that looked like a demon race settlement. Let alone a place where there are a lot of demonic beasts, it's just strange that the area around the hill that isn't, is also uninhabited.
Hmm. The route you guys came by is: ......

　Ebersole looked up at the ceiling as he lightly scratched the lower jaw of the scaled skull-head with his claws as he recalled the knowledge in his head.

'Let's take this in order. This second level has been a land inhabited by various demonic tribes since ancient times. There were two exceptions. The first is a group of dwarves who changed their home to the desolate first level because they found the water-filled land unsuitable for them.

　It was clear that this group of people were the ancestors of the dwarves of the 'Demon King's Castle Realm', without needing to be explained again.

''Of course, not all the dwarves went up, and some who didn't agree with them stayed on the second level and moved to Asropolis. The dwarves in this town must be their descendants.
''That's the reason why there were no demon races other than dwarves in the first level. Aside from the Demon King's army that said they were invading us, though.

　If the dwarves were later immigrants, then the first level of the 'Demon King's Castle Realm' was rich in underground resources and the golems of an ancient civilization from the beginning.

　Perhaps the area was a huge weapons factory that was solely responsible for manufacturing golems and mining materials.

　That role has long since become meaningless, and demons who prefer the arid environment have unknowingly moved there - it's a reasonably reasonable assumption, isn't it?

'The path you guys took was once the place where the dwarves lived. You will be able to find a lot more information about the company and its products.
'I see, that makes sense. So it's not that the Demon Tribe's settlement doesn't exist, but that it was the site of a former existence?

　My doubts are neatly resolved and I feel refreshed from the bottom of my heart.

　Then it's no wonder that I hadn't seen any demon tribe, let alone a settlement, until I reached Asropolis.

　The inhabitants who originally lived there had long ago encountered each other in the 'Demon King's Castle Realm'.

It's a good idea to be able to have a look at your own personal computer to see if there's anything you can do to help. The exception is a special group that is said to dwell in the third level.
A special group ...... what species is that, exactly?
"I'm not a tribe. It's 'King'.

　Words that could never be overheard reached my ears over the low echoing voice of Eversol.

''Each king who rules over each of the races of the second level. They have made the third level, isolated from this hierarchy, their residence, and have regularly sent emissaries to direct their rule and collect taxes.
I didn't think the Demon King Gandalf would be one of them.
''That's right. The Dark Elves themselves are a race that lives in the second level in large numbers. It would be easier to understand if I told you that King Gandalf is their ruler.

　If we were to compare it on earth, it would be like the time a long time ago when countless royalty and aristocrats divided and ruled the continent, where the lords living in large castles gave orders to the common people in distant lands to rake in the taxes?

　If Dustin had been here, I wonder how he would have reacted to the fact that there was a king ...... of the demon race, namely the 'demon king', besides Gandalf.

I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to get it right. Master Fraxinus is originally a man who is on a par with the Lords, and with his backing it is a sanctuary. ...... All of this is in the distant past.
...... What do you mean by that?

　Ebersole exhales heavily.

　Just by looking at his gesture, you can tell that there is a serious problem behind this story.

'At some point, the interference from the various kings ceased. And as soon as the depleted armies of King Gandalf appeared in this hierarchy, they drafted a large number of dark elves and headed for the first level.
............
Since then, no more kings have given us orders and no more taxes have been enforced. Some communities have succeeded in establishing their own self-government, but many have fallen into decline without their kings, and many refugees have fled to Athropolis, including a certain ...... man who was one of them.

　I was told a fact that was so spectacular and unexpected that I was speechless and looked at Garnett.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this as well. If the Lords also fell victim to the True Enemy ......
"That's why I'm not sure of the details. It's a good thing that Fraxinus is a bit of a mystery to me. ...... The third level of the hierarchy is not something that a lowly demon like him would know about.

　The situation in the dungeon's depths is rougher than expected.

　It's a great harvest in terms of gathering information, but if you ask me what we should do in light of this, I must say that it's difficult for me to make an immediate decision on my own.

　Instead of rushing to the depths at this rate, we will have to exchange opinions with the Adventurer's Guild, other knights, and ultimately the Royal Palace.

Hey, white wolf. Can I ask you one question as well?
'Oh, oh, oh, ...... and Councillor Ebersole, would you mind?'
I'm open to suggestions. I'm at your disposal.

　With Ebersole's approval, Garnett asked the question in a rare, extraneous tone.

'From what I've heard, it seems that the dwarven migration predates the loss of communication from the lords, but does that mean that the dwarven king allowed the migration to take place?
...... It's a bit of a strange situation. For reasons unknown, the dwarf king had lost interest in ruling prior to this, and the dwarves were effectively left to their own devices.

　That's why the dwarves were able to emigrate on their own accord, and those who opposed the emigration could not rely on the king and fled to Athropolis: .......

　It makes sense, but it's complicated and bizarre.
　Just listening to and understanding the story is exhausting to the mind and body.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

We have to wait a while before we can continue. I think we should wait a while before continuing. Besides, the human council members will be back in Athropolis soon. It's probably easier to talk to your fellow man.
'Thank you. Now, ...... No, no, wait a minute!　Now, who's coming back?!
What trustees are coming back?

　Me and Garnett both leaned forward, revealing our surprise.

　Ebersole looked at us alternately with both of his reptilian eyes round and unable to hide his confusion.

''People(⋅)inter(⋅)reviews(⋅)members(⋅)of the council(⋅)but ...... what's wrong with that?''