It all started one day in early spring.

"Well, well, Demon Lord!　I've brought you your mail today!
"...... How many times do I have to tell you to stop calling me that?

　That morning, it was the usual mailman who rang the doorbell at Allen's house.

　He had fluffy cobalt green hair. On top of it, he had animal ears of the same color. A long key-tail growing out of his buttocks. A beastman of the cat species, not uncommon in this country. Her gender is female.

　Dressed in a letter carrier's uniform, she tilts her head as if troubled, saying, "Meow.

She tilts her head in a troubled manner, "I'm sorry to hear that. It's not just Miaha, everyone calls you Demon Lord.
......, just give me the mail.
Yes, ma'am.

　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.

So, what's today's package?
"Just this.

　Then Allen handed over a box.

"It's the usual potions. It's a bottle, so be careful not to break it.
"Of course. Fast, safe and super cute is the motto of the Satyr Shipping Company belonging to Miaha!

　Miaha salutes him.
　She may talk like a joke, but she's really good at her job. I've asked her to do a lot of stuff for me, and she's never failed me once.

But why don't you live in the city if you can make such good potions?　It's easier to make money that way.
"......

　If you go east through this forest, you will come to a rather large city.
　This is where the shipping company that Miaha belongs to is located and where many people live.

　Allen makes a living by wholesaling medicines to the magic stores there. ...... She's right, it would be quicker to live in the city.

　But there was one big problem.
　Allen looked down at his toes and paused.

The city would be full of ...... people.
Oh, no. You're still a misanthrope, aren't you?

　Miaha shrugs her shoulders.
　This mansion is located off the beaten path, so there are few people who wander in. The only visitors are vendors like Miaha.
　In other words, ...... is the perfect place for an unsociable person like Allen.

　But Miaha is not happy about it.

You are only 21 years old, aren't you?　Even as a human, you're still young. If you don't live a more active life, you'll soon dry up and become a grandfather.
That's none of your business.
Look, you're wrinkling your brow so much. That's why the townspeople call me the Demon King.

　It was only natural that a wizard with a bad physique living on the outskirts of town would become the talk of the town.
　Allen lets out a heavy sigh.

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.
Oh, my God. ...... Oh, my God.
Yeah. That's right.

　Allen nodded and covered his face.

There's a lot of wildlife around here, and it's too dangerous for kids to be out here alone. That's why I warn them whenever I find them, but ...... they always scream and run away.
...... "The Demon Lord, you're too difficult to understand, being a misanthrope and a sycophant.

　I'm not sure what to say.
　I don't want to get involved with people, but that doesn't mean I can't abandon them. Allen was a man with such a complicated nature.

Well, you'd better find another hobby or reason to live!　I'll see you tomorrow!
I told you to mind your own business.

　Miaha waved her hand and ran off, disappearing in a flash.

Now, I'm going to go to ...... for some food.

　I was just about to go home when the newspaper came.
　When she was about to return home, she dropped the newspaper.
　On the front page, it read, "Neighboring country's poisonous woman has disappeared!　Has she fled the country? A sensational headline danced on the front page.

　Allen bent down to pick it up.

"............ Hmm?

　Just in front of the house.
　Just in front of the house, hidden in the knee-high grass, he saw someone lying on the ground.