Eliesteel territory.
　The labyrinth, and the territory adjacent to the Rayford territory that had the task of sealing it off.
　There is always the danger of demons overflowing and it is a land that was shunned by the imperial nobles.

　The lord's name is Olivia Eliesteel.
　He is an excellent sorcerer who was granted the status of a nobleman and a fief by the emperor in recognition of his role in repelling the demon king's army that attacked the empire.
　She is also reasonably adept at managing the fiefdom, and has not been conspicuously dissatisfied with the fiefdom's management.

　It is a large mansion at the back of the fiefdom that she calls her birthplace.
　There aren't that many servants serving her, but every inch of it is well-cleaned.

　The inside of the luxurious mansion is decorated with craftsman's designs on both the exterior and interior.
　Inside Olivia's room, there is a door that has been sealed and concealed.
　Behind it, a crypt, of which only she knows the existence, continues.

　Olivia Eliesteel was alone in the basement, which was glittering with lights.
　Contrary to her age, what she had there was the appearance of a woman in her twenties.
　Her body was played with magic and she had always maintained a youthful appearance, which had significantly slowed down her aging process.
　That's why Olivia has hardly aged at all.

''Well, ...... it's about time we got the report that the admixture is dead.

　Olivia muttered as she sat back in her chair, a report on the experiment in hand.
　I've ordered the Rayford family's followers to lead the demon attack and report back to me on the results.

　They sent a demon so powerful that even A-ranked adventurers would be victims.
　Right now, those women are probably dead, having been melted to death without leaving a single bone in their bodies.

''When we're done, shall we feed that man to the demons too?

　'For Lady Cullen, for Rayford.
　That's why that squire, Jean, turned against him.

　A man who gives to that adulterer doesn't deserve to live.
　The filth that rubs up against such an adulterer makes me want to vomit just to exist.

　It's disgusting.
　The very existence of mixers, sub-humans and demons is disgusting.
　I wish every single one of them became extinct.

'You came to ......?'

　The transition team we had set up in the basement is responding.
　Jean must have come for the purpose of reporting.
　As long as he's brainwashed, he can't disobey Olivia, but just in case, the transference camp has been set up inside the cell.
　If I hear the report through the prison, I'll use it to feed the demons and dispose of it.

　I put away the report and that was when Olivia got up from her chair.
　There was a loud explosion that shook the mansion.

''What is it?!''

　The explosion occurred in the cell where the transition camp was located.
　What in the world is going on?

''--you're in my way!

　The door leading to the prison was kicked down with great force.
　Turning to the unexpected visitor, Olivia's vision was brought into view by a black-haired boy dressed in a jet-black coat.
　An A-ranked adventurer, as reported by Jean.

　And from behind him, two more shadows appeared.
　A silver-haired, golden-eyed girl with strong magical residue.
　And

...... Oh. Well, well, well.

　The red-haired woman - the head of the Rayford family, Karen Rayford - was there.

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　When we used the transition camp in the cave, we were inside the prison.
　It's not a trap, and there is no special magic in the jail cell.
　I'm sure they were insured to move into the prison just to make sure Jean wouldn't attack.

　Elfi's "Magic Eye and Cinderblast" destroyed the prison without difficulty, and we walked out comfortably.
　It's like a basement with no windows, only lights that grant magic power.
　As it is, I walk towards the direction of human presence and kick the door open.

　Beyond that, there was the figure of Olivia Eliesteel.

''...... oh. Well, well, well.

　The dumbfounded expression on his face turns into a thing of arrogance and composure.

"Sneaking into someone's mansion without permission, what in the world do you think you're doing?　That's the way it is. I didn't think you even lacked common sense.
"...... Don't be silly. We already know what you've done.
What have you done?　I don't understand a thing you've done.

　Karen chokes out, pouring out insults.
　But Olivia deliberately tilts her head and blurts out.

''-- Brainwashing magic. Don't tell me you don't have a clue. ......!　We already know that you are manipulating demons and people to do evil things!
"Oh, dear.

Olivia let out an admiring sound as she put her hand to her cheek and smiled derisively.
　She removes her gaze from Karen and turns to us.

'I thought you were just a lowly mercenary style ...... but I didn't expect that. I don't think the admixture there will be able to track it down, and you guys did it, right?
............
I'll give you credit.

　Olivia admits to her own crime, but there is no hurry in her expression.
　She doesn't feel trapped at all.
　She must have something in the back of her mind.

'...... Olivia. What's wrong with my father ......?

　Karen's question, in a shaky voice.
　In response, he said, "Oh," in a light voice, as if reminded of breakfast.

He's been dead for years.
......
There's not a bone left in the body, and the demon has eaten it.
"......,

　Karen collapsed without power.
　Gash's survival was doomed.
　I, too, thought it was unlikely that he would survive.

'Gash: ......'

　...... shit.
　Why does a nice guy like that have to be killed?

'I came to an unpopular labyrinth with a few squires, and had the demons attack them. I brought them to the mansion thinking they could be of some use, but they were only useful enough to be food for the demons.

　A grating voice with a hint of joyfulness.
　He must have manipulated Jean and the other servants who were accompanying him at that time and sent them to the mansion.

I was going to brainwash them and use them up, but ...... I didn't expect them to break the brainwashing spell on their own. It's an abomination on the part of the admixture.

　I couldn't make him a puppet.
　That's why I fed them to the demons - Olivia says proudly.
　Karen is sobbing and trembling.

''What happened to the ...... missing lords?''
Oh, and most of them were served the same demon meal.

　The words that came back to Elfi's question were words that seemed to say that it was natural.

　I manipulated the demon to cause damage to Rayford territory and my own territory.
　He rubbed that sin on the Rayford family's wards and made a name for occupying the labyrinth.
　In the process, he kidnapped a number of lords and ladies into this crypt.

'We made it a brainwashing experiment and then had the demons eat them. You should be thankful that we put the garbage to good use.''
Why would you do that ......?
It's about results.

　Olivia spread her arms and spoke in a cheerful tone as she danced in anticipation.

''Brainwashing magic is designated as a forbidden art--if you used that forbidden art to use the demons and accomplish the defeat of the labyrinth--what do you think would happen?

　The reason he disgraced Rayford and occupied the labyrinth was to catch the demons that were coming out.
　And it was to defeat the labyrinth in secret, Olivia says as she sings.

I've been unfairly criticized by a nation that fawns over a d*mned hero. So, with the spectacular defeat of the labyrinth, I'll get my justice this time.
"Are you saying that you sacrificed your ...... father to the people of the ...... territory for such a thing!
''Yes. If this experiment is successful, it will give humans the power to defeat the Demon King's army. It's a necessary sacrifice for that.

　'Besides,' said Olivia.

Don't we ought to be grateful that filthy mixers and sub-humans such as yourselves can serve the Empire?　The half-breeds and sub-humans can sit back and be devoured by humans!

　This woman is no different than she was thirty years ago.
　She lays out selfish theories and preys on others for her own sake.
　When she sees people suffering from it, she scoffs at it as a necessary sacrifice.

It's ...... repugnant.
I agree. I'm the one who's going to throw up.
I wouldn't expect those crazy people in there to understand what I'm talking about.

　Yeah, they're just really, really rotten.

"So what?　Did you kick down the door in style to hear what I have to say?　Are you satisfied?
............

　Karen slowly stands up.
　Tears spill out, her body shaking, her fists clenched as she glares at Olivia.

'...... sin,'
Yes?
You'll pay for your sins.

　Olivia wasn't the only one surprised by the words that came out of Karen's mouth.

'...... Karen-san,'

　He had thought that when he got his revenge, he would let his hatred get the better of him and try to kill Olivia.
　But that was not the case with Karen.

You have done the unforgivable. So, ...... atone for your sins.
"Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!　That's bacca, really!

　Olivia scoffs, holding her stomach.


"Atone for your sins?　I am doing what is good for the empire. It's a good thing that you're not the only one.

　--Oh.

You fathers and daughters are such fools!　Oh, yes, that's right!　I'll tell you what happened when your father died!

　--I was wrong.

I've decided to use him as demon food because his brainwashing magic doesn't work, but just killing him would be boring, wouldn't it?　I'm sure the pollywoge monster bit into my flesh for a little while.

　--I knew she was a vile woman.

"At first I was trying to be strong and not scream, but within half a day he was screaming 'help me' and 'I don't want to die' at me," he said. In the middle of the day, he started screaming your name and wife's name like he was one of the idiots, and I couldn't stand to hear him. I couldn't bear to listen to him. "Karen~, Karen~," he was so uncharacteristically cruel that I couldn't help laughing.

　--I finally understood.

'So... and by the end, I started to say, 'Kill me. It was a masterpiece!　But since he started out by saying 'I don't want to die,' I (I), being a kind person, slowed down the pace at which the demon was taking a bite of meat so that it could live a little longer.

　--He...

And after all that fun, that man passed away without a single bone in his body. You should be very proud of your father, Mr. Cullen, for he served you well and died.

　-- the guy is rotten to the bone.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one who's been in the market for a while. She died defending her lord and showing her stupid face. I made sure that they were fed to the demon. So, unlike your father, your mother was useless.


"-- shut up already, !!!!

　I feel nauseated.
　I don't think that's human in front of me.
　It's disgusting.
　It's beyond unbearable to listen to.
　I can't do this anymore.
　You shouldn't let this guy live.

Hmm. Who did you want to hear that story from?

　Elfi's voice.
　When I turned around, I saw that Elfi had Karen in his arms.
　You're going to have to be able to get a good deal more than that.

I'm sure you'll be able to find it in the same way that I can find it in the same way that I can find it in the same way that I can find it in the same way that I can find it in the same way that I can find it in the same way that I can. It's hilarious.

　I heard that Elfi knocked Karen out.
　You did a great job.
　You shouldn't have to listen to stories like this.

...... Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry to hear that. I had a few more stories I wanted you to hear.
...... Shut up.
I don't know what he's upset about, but I'm sleepy too, so I'd better get rid of it as soon as possible.

　Olivia snapped her fingers.
　There was a continuous sound of a door opening and countless footsteps approaching.

'You don't think we're going to get out of here alive, do you?

　"Mud Bear (Mud Bear), Acid Snake (Acid Snake), and countless other demons appeared to protect Olivia.
　After a delay, a huge one appeared behind Olivia.

　It was a dragon species.
　The muscles of that dragon species were so swollen to the point that you could see it even from the top of the scales that covered its body.
　Numerous arms, eyeballs, and oral cavity exist from the neck, shoulders, back, and abdomen, and everywhere else - an ugly monster.

''It's a demon that I've researched and created for the defeat of the labyrinth - it's a synthetic dragon (Chimera Dragon). With its strong body and flaming breath that consumes everything in its path, this is the strongest hand that I have ever seen, making it easy for even an A-ranked adventurer to slaughter it.

　With the roar of the synthetic dragon, the arms that grew out of its entire body twitched jerkily, and countless eyeballs clamored and turned towards us all at once.

　An ugly monster worthy of a ...... rotten woman.

'Elfi. Take care of Karen.
...... What are you going to do about it?
Of course.

　He pulls out his jade sword.


''--Drop it to hell.''