The city guard had gathered at the fort where the party was held before.
　I had used my father's name to gather them together.
　They were all puzzled, not knowing why.

"Hey, who's the one who gathered us?
"Isn't that Captain Gaelio?
No, I have no idea, but ......
I don't have a clue, but I'm sure someone can explain it to me. ...... Oh, someone just walked in.

　As the voices grew louder and louder, the great door opened.
　It was Levanov who came in.
　He slowly looked to his left and right, then stepped out into the center of the room.

"Mm......, what's going on, all these people ......?

　I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not, but I have.

I'm sure you're right.　Didn't you gather us together?
"Well, I was summoned as well.
"Well, who the hell is ......?

　Looks like it's about time.
　On the second floor of the fort, lurking behind the curtains, I stepped onto the landing and clapped my hands.
　I clapped my hands as I walked onto the landing, all eyes on me downstairs.

"----, that's me.
"Sir Daryl?

　All eyes were on me in my father's armor.
　Okay, so they think I'm my father.
　I'm too far away from everyone, and the backlighting makes it hard to tell that I'm just wearing the armor.
　By the way, I changed my voice with a magic tool that Amira got for me.
　There is nothing wrong with that.

　Yes, I've been thinking a lot to prove that Levanov is a demon disguised as a marshal.
　Levanov has lived for many years as a marshal of the Order. He's not going to turn tail so easily now.
　I'm just a kid. I'd be laughed at if I pursued him.
　Then what about my father, who is now a hero and has more say?
　With enough evidence and the right methods, he should be able to push him over the edge.
　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

What the hell is going on, Daryl-dono?　We don't have a lot of time on our hands either. We have to find the girl who went missing!
Why don't you tell them you know who did it?
What ......?

　My words sent everyone into a tizzy.

"Who the hell is that?　I don't think so, but .......
Yeah, no way. It's here. There's a killer in here.
What? ......!

　The noise became louder and louder.
　One of them steps forward and stares at me.

"Hey!　Don't play dumb with me, Daryl!　Don't tell me you're doubting your own people!　It's not a mistake!

　My father's colleague shouted in anger.
　It's only natural for the guards protecting the city to be angry when they're told that one of their own is guilty.
　I tried to calm him down and quickly spoke the next words.

"Wait a minute. I said one of them, but that's not exactly right. The killer is a demon who killed and replaced one of these people.

　The word "demon" brought a look of astonishment to everyone in the room.
　No wonder. The demon race is an existence that exists in the depths of the demon world.
　Basically, they are not seen in the human world.

"Demons......?　But if a demon invaded, it would be noticed!　At the very least, it'll cause a big stir!　You're a guard, you should know that!
Yes, but the demon tribe came in head on. But the demon tribe came in head on, receiving a big welcome from us. ...... There's a guy here who came to town just a few days ago. And since his arrival, kidnappings have started to happen. ......!
No way. ......

　Everyone seemed to have an idea of what was going on.
　All eyes were fixed on ---- Levanov.

"Do you know this?

　I took out a book and dropped it downstairs.
　Gaelio picks it up and flips through it.

This book is ...... a book about exploring the demon world?
Yes, it's a book about what happened when the hero went to the demon world.

　The book is a biography of the demon world at the time, written by a hero who defeated the demon king and returned.
　The book describes the daily battles, the characteristics of the various demons, their fighting methods, their behavioral patterns, and much more, making it an interesting read that quickly became popular.
　The book is distributed to all soldiers and knights, especially those who have to fight demons.


　I secretly read one of my father's books, and it was an amazingly accurate description of magical creatures.
　It is still in bookstores more than ten years later, and is a huge best-seller.

"It's right here in the book. A demon race with the ability to kill people and take over their bodies. Please turn the pages.

　As I said, Gaelio began to flip through the book.
　The sound of flipping through the pages echoed in the silence.
　From page 500 onwards, the highest-ranking members of the demon race.
　Nobles, captains and lieutenants are listed, and Amira is also mentioned.
　The further back you go, the higher the rank, and you pass the entry for Ranga, the Four Heavenly Kings.

"There, page 589.

　My hand stops flipping through the pages.
　On it is written one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon Army, the Death King Levanov.
　In one of the ability columns, it says that he can take over the bodies of those he kills and make them his own.

So, the one who kidnapped the children and replaced them with the Marshal of the Order is ---- Death King Levanov. You!

　I slowly lifted my right arm and thrust it straight at Levanov.