It's a very good idea to be able to have a good time with them. I can't decide to join forces with you if I don't know the reason why Ivaldi has come to hate us: ......

　--Yes, Gandalf has not yet told us the important part.

　Why doesn't Ivaldi recognize the humans on earth as 'humans'?

　What is the likely cause of this, and what was the means of reviving the ancient population that took refuge in the dungeon?

　There is no way that that Demon King Gandalf would think so naively that he would be able to conclude the story while keeping this secret.

I'm sure that's true. If you want to know, I'll tell you the answer. But first, ......, do you have at least a passing knowledge of this artifact?

　What Gandalf pulled out of his sleeve was a medallion artifact that was large enough to fit in the palm of his hand.

''It's an artifact that was created by someone named Medallion ...... Loki, who created a divine beast through magical power and is the core of the artifact, right?''
'Right. This is the medallion of 'Belglish'. The 'Muspel' that Agart Ram unleashed in Athropolis and the other kind of 'Jotun' that existed in the greatest number combined, a substitute of inferior quality instead of sheer numbers.

　I was inwardly appalled.

　Muspel is a giant with a body of fire, unleashed by Hadary, an Agart Ram executive, and Algernon, a human attached to the other side.

　I thought that it was enough to finally get into a fight with Sakura with the God Descent in full operation, and that it must be a mythical class monster just like the Demonic Beast Skoll, but I didn't think that was a mass-produced product?

　You can't help but feel scared when you imagine a group of giants of that class laying waste to the earth.

It's a good idea to have a medallion that has even lower individual performance than this one and is extremely efficient at generating bodies. The name is 'Lieveslasil' ...... and the things it generates are very similar to humans.

　An astonishment and shock that I no longer know how many times hits me in the head.

'Loki was a researcher, as was Alfazul.

　Gandalf doesn't take any of our confusion into consideration as he continues to speak in a matter-of-fact manner.

The subject of his research is the development of artificial life. It's not an exaggeration to say that he surpassed Alfazl in this respect. Therefore, it's no surprise that he created the divine beasts and medallions; the only thing that remains unclear is why he unleashed them.

　It's a matter that I hadn't thought of until now, but if you hear it from the people involved, you can't help but be convinced by it.

　Loki created the divine beasts and medallions - the answer to the question 'why did he create them?' is 'because he was a researcher,' and since he created the wolf and giant forms, he was actually able to create the 'human form' as well, and there is no material to deny that this is absurd.

The humans, realizing the inevitable problem of a declining population, repeatedly modified the seized Leveslasil medallions, making them more human-like in every way possible and increasing the number of animals they needed to breed.

　If there's one thing I don't believe, it's rather this idea.

　There are fewer people. We must increase the number of humans.

　You have to find a solution to the problem that was thrust upon you, but the answer to the problem is 'create more humans and increase the number of humans'.

It's a good thing that the human beings of the ancient magical civilization and the modern-day earthlings are physically ...... not all that different as a species. I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to get it right.
But it wasn't so for Ivaldi with ......?
I can't tell you which elements were unacceptable. It's only the likes and dislikes of others. It's beyond comprehension.

　Gandalf showed a cold division and pushed away the former attachment between them.

　Surely, to Gandalf, the mixing of artificial life bloodlines in the human lineage and Yvaldi's feelings that were not good for him were equally 'sincerely unimportant'.

　If I were to say that our ethics were different, that would be the end of it, but in terms of being able to somehow grasp where and how they differed, I can't help but say that it was much better than the people(s) of Agart Ram(s).

　I never dreamed that the day would come when I would feel this kind of emotion for the Demon King.

　That's how bizarre Agat Ram's value system, which doesn't consider us to be 'human', can't help but seem bizarre.

'O king of the earth! I have spoken what needs to be said. It's time to make a decision.
Hmmm ...... You certainly have all the information you need to make your decision as ruler.

　His Majesty Alfred maintained his usual imposing demeanor, running a hand over his beard and pretending to be a bit thoughtful.

You're not the only one. What you just mentioned was left in the form of some of the countless beliefs that exist on earth. In the midst of a disaster that split the heavens and earth, a certain god kneaded the flesh of a demonic beast to increase the number of human beings, thereby sparing them from destruction ......, only the bones of which are similar.

　There are literally countless types of beliefs on earth.

　Each nation, each region, each ethnic group, each clan ...... various variations exist with no unity at all, and the Westland Kingdom has nipped the conflict in the bud by authorizing and coexisting with all of them.

　It is no wonder that some of them reflect actual history.

We do not, therefore, lament that we are not human, even though our ancestors may have included some unusual life forms. Rather, we are convinced once again that we are the human race, and the remnants of ancient times who do not regard us as human beings must be regarded as the enemy.
"Then it is not necessary for you and my army to fight each other, but first we must conquer our common enemy.
'Mmm ...... there's no doubt about it. There's no doubt about it, though: ......

　His Majesty Alfred grimly slurred his words.

　Just when you thought that he was thinking of a truce and a refusal to cooperate, His Majesty troubled by something entirely different.

''There's too much curiosity in areas that have little to do with political decisions!　Means of communicating between dungeons!　Ancient magical civilizations and modern gods!　If I were an active adventurer, I would have been obsessed with researching it all out!
"...... kukku, hmmm ...... ha ha ha ha ha!　Funny thing about this guy!　Do you want to keep your eyes on the intellectual quest in front of me!

　The Demon King Gandalf raises his voice and laughs in amusement.

　Witnessing this, not only me, Garnett and the other humans, but even Norzuri and Austri are rolling their eyes in amazement.

　The only person with a smile on his deeply wrinkled face that is hard to express is the Demon General Vestri.

''It's fine, I forgive you. It's not a problem, I forgive you. Of course, it's only if you're worthy of it.