How does it feel. I guess we're finally done with phase one.
　I breathed a sigh of relief as I cleaned up the small horde of demons and looked around the dimly lit party hall with the lights broken.
　As for the brave men, it looks like Hermann and the others and Leena did a great job.
　To be honest, I thought it was tough, but the power of love was great.

It's only going to get stronger and stronger from now on, isn't it ......?

'Yes, ......, should I bring Lou with me?'
　When we were in the underground city, we had a few hours between us and the next phase, so maybe the next one will be tomorrow morning.
　By then, I'll be able to bring Lou with me.

''No, if they find out that the demon tribe is in the empire, they might even join the next war to the Teaching State, right?
　Oh, that's right. I thought this was a kingdom, only enemies.
　That's the trouble with that: .......

Maybe the last one we'll have to deal with will be without Lou: ......
　The castle will be somewhat destroyed, but Lou can easily defeat it. .......

''One of the five best demons in the demon world is summoned?''

That's right. In the underground city, I used to be a demon king.
　I don't know how much of a difference in ability there is between the current Demon King and the current Demon King, but considering the competence of magic items made from those demons, that must have been pretty strong .

''If something like that was summoned to a place like this: ......
　Yeah. It's going to fall down for sure.
　If a behemoth comes out after this, that behemoth alone can destroy the castle.

But it's not right away: ......
　Just as I was about to suggest that we take a break, human-shaped demons were coming out of the cracks in space.
　That's strange . I'm sure the interval between them wasn't this short before.

''That's a ...... Mad Demon . And there are ten ......
　Moreover, the next demon was that ...... demon I'll never forget.

''With such a scary look on your face ...... are you possibly strong?''

...... Yeah. It's the monster that killed my grandfather.
　The 50th floor boss of the Trial Dungeon.
　Someone I'll never forget.

Is that ...... okay?

I'll be fine. But I want you to be careful. Those things will be gone.

(You're not that scary of a guy now, are you?)

(Maybe so, but we're all vulnerable to trauma.)
　As I answered Elena's question, I took Anna out and put her on.

''Good. I'll take down all these demons. You guys, hang back.
　As I started to move, the demons grinned and disappeared.
　I've missed it. That stupid smile.

"But I don't think I'll ever be as scared of your face as I was then.
　I can see them.
　Seven moved to surround me, and the remaining three headed for Shelley and the others.

I won't let them come to you.
　I used the transference to kill three of them.
　Yeah. They're not scary when you can see them.

　Reaffirming the strength of the demons, I turned my attention to the seven remaining ones.
　All of their smiles had disappeared, and fear was evident on their faces.

"A little bit of revenge, I guess.
　As I said this, I let the demons' heads fly.

　SIDE: Elemenane.

"You're kidding me. ......What was that move? ...... It was faster than a runaway kite. ......
　One minute the ten demons came out and ...... disappeared, and the next minute three of them were down, and a little later the other seven were down .
　Some kind of joke, right?　Was I even thinking of fighting that monster, Kite?

But Leo is holding back a lot of power to keep the castle from going down. You can kill them all without taking a step.

You're kidding me. ......
　Are you holding back on that one?　It's unbelievable ...... No, I don't want to believe it.

''It's true . That said, I've only seen Leo-kun fight for real a couple of times, too.

"Who's that guy you're really interested in?
　If you hold back and are that strong, an opponent who can fight ...... seriously, even a dragon can't do that.

There was one time when I was in a situation like this. That was really scary. One more time is a ...... secret. It's pretty now, but I remember being terrified at the time.

'I'd like to go into a lot of things, but ...... first of all, what do you mean by a situation like the one we just had?'
　I forgot. Marquess Leons, you knew something about this situation.
　You have to hear it first.

''That's easy. Just like today, there have been times when the demon summons has been triggered in Myrddin territory.



What? When?
　There hasn't been any reports of that.
　In fact, if such a horde of demons had appeared in the city, the whole world would have heard about it.
　So how is it that the Myrddin territory has developed as if nothing has happened?

"When the black market is gone. You know about the black market, don't you?　The one that was sold for a magic stone at a dark auction.

'What?　Why ...... no, yes.
　That's because it was purchased on your property.
　It's easy to find out who bought it.
　Haha ...... I was so stupid I wanted to forget.
　That magic stone, the jewel that you paid a record price for, still hangs in your room because it's such a waste.

''Forget about that, what is this demon summoning stone?
　Watch out. I got off track.
　The important thing right now is not to know any more about this situation.

"It's a magical item that summons powerful demons from the demon world. The demon will be summoned in several stages, and the summoned demon will become stronger and stronger. That's exactly what it will end up being: ......
　The world of demons ...... is the world where the demon king lived.
　A world full of demons and demonkind. ......To summon a demon from a place like that is nothing short of terrifying.

...... What happens at the end?
　I was too scared to ask, but I gathered my courage and asked Rihanna a question .
　Thinking that there would be a demon that the Marquis of Leons would have to get serious in the future, I couldn't stop my ...... legs from trembling .

''No, I don't know how strong the last demon is either . However, it might be better to be prepared for this castle to be destroyed .

Such as .......
　I can't believe this castle is being destroyed: .......

'Wouldn't it be nice if the castle was destroyed and everyone was still alive?　Oh, but we may not have the money to rebuild the kingdom.
　Kite.......
　As I was despairing about what was about to happen, Kite, who had just defeated a demon, comforted me .

''Hey . What did Kite think when she saw how strong Marquis Leons was?

'Yeah, ...... I have to admit, I was a little scared. . because it's someone I'll have to fight in a few more years.
　I knew it. You're actually going to fight, you're even more scared than I am.

You shouldn't say that ...... we have to fight or anything like that in front of me. ......

Come on. You're here with that in mind, right?　Besides, with all those strong people, we're not really afraid of them, are we?

......

So, after seeing that, do you think Kite would want to go to war with the Empire?
　After lightly silencing Rihanna, I continued to question Kite .
　Depending on Kite's answer, ...... no, maybe Kite no longer wants to fight the war.
　If this is the case ...... somehow I'll become king and stop the war when this is over.
　I don't care if more or less of my life is at stake.

"I was thinking before I saw that, I'd rather not have a war. Because in war, people will definitely die.
　That's right. From the beginning, Kite was supposed to be forced into the war.
　I was going to call her up without permission and force her to join the war. .......
　I'm so stupid to realize that after such a certainty of defeat.
　I haven't grown up from the Jewel Princess.

Don't look at me like that. I don't want the war. But I decided to join the war because I knew it was for Hélène's sake.
　For me: .......

'Because I don't give a shit about anything else for Hélène . I'd gladly take that guy down if Hélène told me to.
　Already, that's how you always, always spoil me .......

'Kite ...... okay. I'm ready too.
　In order for me to grow up, I can't just sit here and take advantage of the kite.
　When this is over, it's my turn to do my best.