I'm not going.


"Oh, no. ......

　I thrust my knees and hands to the ground at the words of Reffi, who said it was just a matter of course, and fell to all fours with a shocked expression on my face.

　I'm sure the expression on my face right now is the end of the world.

　As if my depression was unexpected, Reffi comes running over to you in a hurry.

Don't be that depressed! Yes, well, this time it's just a bit of a bad time for TMG: ......

"Timing?

No, no, I'm not talking about that. And anyway! Next time I'll go with you wherever you go. Just this one time, be patient.

"...... Really?

Oh, really. Then sit up. Okay?

　I touch my hand on my cheek and say that Leffy.

　I nodded and sat down on my haunches - and lifted Leffi's body in front of me, turning her body the other way and placing her on my lap.

"Whaaaat? What, what to do?

　I put my arms around her torso and hold her lightly as she twists her neck to look up at me.

"No, if you can't travel with Leffy, I'm going to replenish my Leffy component while I still can.

...... totally. What's with the Leftie component?

　Letting out a wry sigh, Leffi throws her head back and rests her head on my chest.

　The scent of Leffi tickling my nose is terribly comforting.

　...... Well, there's no way around it. Let's not do it this time.

　Let's just put up with it this time. Next time I'll date you until I'm satisfied.
　I'll date her until she's so embarrassed that she's turning red with embarrassment. .

　...... And if you're willing to stay in the dungeon, you don't have to worry about a dungeon that leaves you feeling a little uneasy. There will be no danger of that happening.

　I don't like to rely on my wife for that kind of thing: ...... but there's also Iruna and the others.
　I'm not going to let my little pride get in the way.

　--It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.

You're going to leave this place empty for a while from tomorrow, right? How long do you plan to be in the demon world?

Hmm ...... I don't know. I don't plan on keeping it open too long, but I honestly don't know what my plans are.

　I have no idea what to expect.

But it'll be two weeks at the most. If it's going to be longer than that, I'll be back. Sorry, guys. Next time, let's all go somewhere together.

Can we go on a trip with you then, too?

　Nearby Iruna will ask you that question.

Oh, sure. Have fun, okay?

"Yay!

　Iruna and Shi cheers.

　Well, only En will be coming with me this time too.
　I'm sorry to be a bit of a pariah, but you're my main armament, so you'll have to stay with me.

　Next time I'll take you and the Wraith girls with me, so give me a break.

"But, demon king, is that all right? From what I've heard, it didn't seem to be very beneficial to the demon king.

　So, Leila, who has been listening to Hood's story with me, asks me.

I'm not sure if that's true, but I knew I needed to go to the demon world at some point anyway.

　In addition to a guide, this time you will have the opportunity to talk to the head of the demon world, so there is no way to miss out on this.

　When I spoke with Hood-chan earlier, he made it sound like I didn't have much of a benefit, but in fact, if I can get information on the bastards of the demon tribe, who are my temporary enemies, that's a significant benefit in itself.

　Frankly speaking, I'm not looking for any forces other than my own to begin with.
　I know it's not good to be overconfident, but an ally with half-skilled skills is just a hindrance.

　It's annoying to thank that thing, but now that we've killed that d*mn dragon, I have some faith in my own abilities.
　It's possible that there's an unknown enemy, but as far as I've heard from Leila, there's no demon tribe that has the ability to reach the dragons.

　It's true that the place we're going to be going to is not in the dungeon realm, but I'm oddly confident that compared to that battle, most battles are just a slippery slope.

　It's not good to underestimate the enemy, but it's also not good to overestimate them.

　I'll continue to pick as many picks as I can if you're willing to help the king of the demon world and provide me with more than just information.

　I'll continue to use them as many as I can. ...... We should crush the enemy's headquarters and demand gold and silver treasures as our reward for success.
　I'm sure my opponent will be able to pay for it and I'll be able to secure the DP.

　I'm sorry, demon king. I'm a snob.


　　　* * * *


　--Now I know exactly what the king was talking about.

　I'm not going to be able to get it right.

　I've been trained as a covert agent for the king, and I've even done some work for him, but ...... when that man crept up behind me, I was completely oblivious to his presence.

　I'm sure I'm still the youngest member of the Konoe family, but that alone should give you an idea of the man's abilities.

　And that huge castle I saw along the way.

　When I was first led to the cave, I thought, "Oh, ...... even if he's powerful, he's still just a powerful demon king," but ...... that's not the case at all.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find the right one for you.

　It would be a fool's errand to judge that the person who could build such a castle was just a demon king who was intoxicated with power.

　I feel as if I have been made to realize how shallow I am.

　--I'm sure the person you're going to meet has great strength.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about the best way to get the best out of the situation.

　I'm just relieved to see that the demon king has shown a willingness to talk.

　--You'll be able to get him to be on your side at all costs.



　Even if you have to give yourself up.

　...... Just, but before you plot his downfall--" ......

...... How do I use the bathroom?

　--Haloria was alone, cowering in front of the multi-functional toilet that Leila had told her about, forgetting how to use it.