This letter seems to have come in recently, but you haven't returned it yet, have you?

"...... Yes.

　Aria asks, checking the date on the letter.
　I don't normally go out of my way to ask about people, but now that I'm deeply involved with Licht, it's different.

　And moreover, it was the movement of Resaga, the country where Richt was born.
　It wouldn't hurt to check it out.

By the way, what kind of reply are you planning to give?

...... With good pay and plenty of time off, it's impossible not to accept. You're the best person who's ever written to me, but what are you doing asking me this ......?

"No, no, no. It's just that if you're on the human side, you're going to have to fight me.

"......What?

　The witch who was watching Aria's eyes changed color.
　The person in front of you may be your future enemy.
　The witch who was watching Aria's eyes changed color.

　In some cases, there is even a possibility that we will have to fight now.
　I don't know how much of a difference in strength there is at this stage, but I know intuitively that I'm going to lose.

It's too late to say my name, but I am the Demon Lord. I don't intend to kill you now. The next time we meet, it will be on the battlefield.

"Wait, ......!　What does it mean to be a Demon Lord?

It's true. There's nothing funny about it. I've heard that witch's blood is delicious, so Rose might be pleased.

"............

　The witch's words trailed off.
　I struggled to figure out what I should do with my waking mind.

　At least.
　At least, becoming an enemy of the Demon Lord would be a bad move.

"No.

No?

I haven't taken on the human story yet.

　A self-consciously bitter excuse.
　It is true that I haven't taken on the human story.

　However, I have just announced my decision to take the side of humans in front of my enemies.

　It is as if I am showing the pettiness of my will.

　There is no such thing as a good story.
　It would not be an exaggeration to say that this is a bad attempt.

...... That's true, too. Sorry, sorry, sorry.

(......What?)

　Unexpected reaction.
　For some reason, Aria nodded her head in agreement.

　Is she enjoying seeing herself confused?
　That thought occurred to me, but she didn't see my reaction at all.

I'm sorry for intimidating you. Next time we meet, I hope we're not enemies.

"Well, there's more to the story...

　Aria's back was turned as she turned to leave, satisfied.
　The witch hurriedly stopped her, determined not to let her go.

　In the past few minutes, their positions had completely reversed.