What?

"Now you believe me, don't you?

　A few drops of lich's blood splattered on Bern's face.
　I don't even know what kind of attack Aria did.
　It showed a complete difference in rank.
　The thought of this attack being directed at Bern instead of Richt makes me stop breathing.

"Oh, my God!　He was one of yours, wasn't he?　Killing him is just too much, no matter how much you want to!

　But...
　But there was a scene in front of me that seemed to blow those thoughts out of the water.
　The shock was multiplied by the fact that he hadn't expected a murder to take place here.

　It seemed that Bern was still too early to see the blood.

Licht isn't dead.

"............ What?　Because he's completely dead--

Aria!　Don't attack me out of the blue!

What?

　Licht, who was supposed to be dead, woke up as if nothing had happened.

　It is absolutely impossible that he is not dead with that amount of blood.
　But still, in reality, not even a scar remains.

　There were so many things happening that he couldn't even begin to comprehend, and his head felt like it would explode.

What are you people ......?　You're not really a demon king ......?

I told you so from the beginning. Well, the lich is human.

　Bern gulped and swallowed.
　At this moment, the hierarchy was established.
　Needless to say, Bern is the bottom.

"...... I apologize for my repeated rude behavior. Demon Lord.

　Bern thought for a moment, then put his hand on the floor and politely greeted him.
　It was not a plea for his life, but a respectful gesture to the Demon Lord as a vixen.

　The demon king was a higher rank than the vixen.
　Aria also nodded her head in satisfaction when she saw how obedient Bern had become.

"Hmm. He's a smart guy who's blended in with the human world.

Aria is an amazing person.

Of course she is. Of course she is. She's the Demon Lord.

　He's a demon king." Aria proudly turned up her nose.
　She seems to be in a much better mood now that she has been recognized by Richt.
　She forgave Bern's rude attitude without blaming him at all.


"Mr. Berne!　I heard some strange noises, what's wrong?

"It's okay, Anna!　It's nothing, just go back to work!

　Hearing the noise, Anna stood in front of the room.
　Bern reacts quickly to her voice.
　If someone comes into the room in this situation, Anna's life cannot be guaranteed.
　To protect Anna and to protect his position, he could not let her enter the room.

I understand!　If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call me!

"...... Hmm.

　A sigh of relief.
　I can only be thankful for Anna's simple nature.
　This simplicity was one of the main reasons I kept Anna close to me.

"Ah, yes. I forgot my original purpose. Why are demons blending into the human world?

　After safely sending Anna away, Aria asked her a question as if she had remembered.
　The question was a perfectly legitimate one, and Bern knew that she would be asked it someday.

　The answer was simple, as if she was complaining.

I thought it would be easier to live in the human world. ...... Actually, it wasn't.

I'm impressed that you could make it to queen with such an impure motive.

Oh, thank you very much. Thank you, Demon Lord.

　Bern has completely become a servant of the Demon Lord.
　It's as if she's repenting.
　Aria was also impressed beyond her dismay.

It's hard to live in the human world, isn't it?

Yes, ...... I didn't expect to be so tired after becoming queen.

"Hahaha, I don't know if you're smart or not. Being a king is not an easy position to be in.

　As a senior living in the position of a king, Aria clearly told Bern.
　As a senior living in the position of a king, Aria clearly told Bern that she would try to correct the naive thoughts of the younger generation.

　The important thing to remember is that Bern also accepted her words.

"Well, there's nothing more to say. I'm just curious about your presence.

"Oh, I see.



"...... Oh. I'd like to have a little connection with the human world, so can we be friends?

"Yes?　I'm not sure what to say.

　I'm not sure what to say.
　It's a unique opportunity to have a connection with the Demon Lord.
　The idea of refusing does not even come to mind.

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'm not the only one.

"Of course, a vixen is rare. "Of course, it's rare to find a sorceress, and you don't mind, do you, Licht?

I think it's fine... I mean, the connection between the head of a human country and a demon lord is too great to be considered calmly, but ......

I'm sorry. I don't have any feelings for humans, so it's impossible for me to betray them!　If you can only guarantee my safety. ......

Leave it to me.

　Here, a contract that can never be broken is made.
　There is no comparison between the Demon Lord's side and the human side.
　It is the same for demons and humans to put themselves first.

　In the first place, as a vixen, she was on the side of the Demon Lord from the beginning.

You know, ...... at the end. I'm not sure what to make of this.

This guy has the skill of "Resurrection of the Dead" which allows him to revive the dead. As you can see, even himself. If Bern dies, you can thank him first because he will bring you back to life.

Isn't ...... too much? It's like immortality, isn't it?　Finally, my dream has come true. ......

　It's been a few years since Bern dreamed of living a life of ease and comfort forever.
　This was the moment when his dream finally came true.
　The certainty of life is more appealing than any jewel.

Well then, we have a deal. Come back next time for a delicious meal.

"Yes, sir!　I'll be waiting for you!

　One more person, one more country.
　Aria's charisma drew me in.