Droyer of the Four Heavenly Kings, The Fertile Ground.
　Bezelia of the Four Heavenly Kings Muddy Waters.
　The Four Heavenly Kings, Zebiantes from the Four Heavenly Kings, Huafu.

　It had been a long time since the Four Heavenly Kings had all gathered at the same time.
　It had been months since they had all gathered together.

　Originally, one more person must be added to this to make it a true line-up, but that one person will never appear again.
　That's why the three of us are all here.

''I'm really sorry about Bashvaza.

　Droyer started off by saying, "He wasn't the easiest person to get along with, but he was still a comrade of the Four Heavenly Kings.

Although he was not an easy person to get along with, he was still a comrade of the Four Heavenly Kings. Let us all pray for his soul.

　Bashbarza's death was promptly announced across the entire demon territory.
　However, the cause of death is still unclear.
　Whether he died of illness, accidental death, or whether he died in battle against the enemy with honor, it's not clear.

　In his last years, he was the kind of person who abandoned his duties as a Four Heavenly Kings and stayed in his room, so everyone guessed that he had died in disgrace anyway, so he dared to keep it hidden.

''Haha, he deserved to die like that!

　That's exactly what Zebiantes, who had been attending the meeting for a long time, said.
　Like the late Bashbarza, he was one of the four troubled men of his day.

''Zebiantes!　You're not talking to the deceased like that!　Refrain!

　The Four Heavenly Kings Doroye chided with color.
　Her recent activities have made her the leader of the Four Heavenly Kings of the day.
　Today's meeting is also led by her.

''Considering what that a**h*le did, he deserves to be cursed for what he did. He's on many people's list of guys to kill, number one on the list.

　On the other hand, Zeviantes is still regarded as the problem child of the Four Heavenly Kings of the day.

　Although he is the Fourth Heavenly King with important duties, he is not diligent and is always playing around somewhere.
　In the worst case, he has no idea where he is and is unable to communicate in an emergency.

You are so carefree. Do you know the position you're in, slacker?

　Bezzeria has been in her cynical element for a long time.

''You're branded a 'useless quadruple-king' just like Bashbarza, you know?　Don't you think they might be talking about getting rid of you as well as Bashvaza's death?
You don't mind if I do?

　Zebiantes repeated his long-held opinion.

I didn't become the Four Heavenly Kings because I wanted to be, so I can be fired. In fact, Bezzeria, you're the one who's got a lousy way of getting around.
Me?
''The moment the Four Heavenly Kings' reputation drops, they're not fit for a cynical signboard to follow Doroye and play serious.
'I was supposed to be serious to begin with. And unlike you, I'm obsessed with the Four Heavenly Kings, I am.
It's just a little guy, isn't it?

　After all, when they meet in one place, it's a tense place where sarcasm and sarcasm fly.

　Watching the battle of tongues between the two parties and sighing is Droyer, now the official leader of the Four Heavenly Kings.

''Enough of that.''

　However, I'm still not accustomed enough to show the style of a leader.

''I'm very grateful for Bezelia's cooperation. Without his support, the defense of Lasperda Fortress would not have been possible. Zebiantes, I need your help as well.
And what are you going to do?
Of course, we must defend Lasperda Fortress completely. You will be able to get the best out of it. Now is the time to unite the power of the Four Heavenly Kings and set up a perfect counterattack position!
''Why?''
What's the...?
Little lady Radie won't be coming to the fortress for a while.
What?

　At that statement, not only Droyer but also Bezelia raised her eyebrows.

''Zebiantes.......what does that mean?''
"Huh?
Isn't Radie the name of the brave man of his day?　What makes you so sure a brave man won't come to the fortress?　Isn't it as if you're aware of what the brave men are up to?
..........

　When asked, Zebiantes realized with a huff.

　In the village of Lax, which Zebiantes had been in these days, the brave man in question, Radie, was also staying in the village to train.
　Impressed by Dariel's strength, Radie said he would continue his training for some time yet.
　He is confident that he won't move to defeat the Demon King until he completes his training, so he is a Zebiantes who is confident that it is safe until then.

''............''

　Then it occurred to her.

　If she told the two men in front of her about the events in Lax Village, including her interactions with Radey, they would be surprised.
　It would be a great surprise.

　I'm sure that we'll be able to find out where the brave men are, and we'll be able to take confidence that they won't attack the fortress right now.
　The reputation of Zebiantes herself for providing such useful information would be enhanced, and she would be reviewed by everyone.

　So she said.

'No, he doesn't know.
What?
'I guess that's just what I thought. That's a shame.

''It's still more interesting to keep it quiet for now.''
　Just for that reason alone, Zebiantes decided to keep everything he encountered in the Lax village a secret.

'Zebiantes!　You!　Don't talk about things based on speculation in a meeting!
''What is decided here could affect the entire Demon King's army's policy!　Only!　Just what is confirmed!　Say it!
'Hahahaha, they can say all kinds of shit!

　Others don't know what they know.

　This situation was unexpectedly amusing, generating a sense of superiority, so Zebiantes decided to keep his mouth shut still.

'Well, I'm sorry for being so bypassed.
What, you can apologize straight out of the gate, can't you? You should have been that cute all along.
Ha.

　Both Droyer and Bezelia said, 'Why does this guy have such a winning look on his face?' He wondered.

'More importantly, what are we going to do now?　I'd like to hear your specific policies.
Soon, a successor to Bashbursa will be chosen in the Demon King's name. With him, the Four Heavenly Kings will join forces to defend Rasperda Fortress.
'Firmness?　We just have to protect them, don't we?
I can't help it. I have no other ideas for dealing with the brave men.

　Droyer said with a bashful look on his face.

''It's a shameful thing. After all, even the Four Heavenly Kings only have this level of insight in terms of trickery. I'm sure you'll be able to find out how to run an army and how to outsmart the enemy. I've had a bad taste of that for the past year.
''Originally, the Four Heavenly Kings were chosen based on their immense magical power, so that's fine. We don't want them to expect us to do things that are outside our expertise.
That's the good and bad thing about Droyer, though, is that he still tries his best.

　The three Four Heavenly Kings say what they think of each other.

''........No, there should have actually been a proper follow up on this shortcoming of ours. It's Dariel.
Ah.
''That talented aide will perfectly support the strategic and political aspects and create a situation where we are fully capable. That was the ideal form of the latest Four Heavenly Kings that was first envisioned.

　But there is one person who has suddenly ruined that ideal.

　Bashbursa.

　His decision to fire Dariel on his own was the beginning of things falling apart.

"I thought you agreed with me about firing Dariel.
'Huh?　Then it's the same for you, Bezelia. That's what that Bashvaza a**h*le said. I'm only on the same side because you agreed.
'You're just following the majority opinion.
'The jeweller was due to show me his jewels after that, so I wanted to get out of the meeting early.
'That's the only reason I agreed to dismiss you, that's all!'

　It was something that would have made Dariel cry if he were here, but it was barren to question what had passed.

　The new leader, Droyer, concludes.

''I will once again accept Dariel as the Assistant Four Heavenly King.
What?
'Ironically, with Bashbursa's death, there is no more negativity towards him. Now is the time to return Dariel to the position of Assistant Four Heavenly King and have him provide perfect support.
You do have access to Dariel, don't you?

　Zebiantes, I'll ask you something.

No but as a matter of fact, we have been letting them look for you for quite some time now, but I don't know where you are. Would you guys be willing to contribute your own money to the search?
Well, I can't disobey my leader's orders if I have to.

　Bezelia agrees, surprisingly honestly.
　Beside her, Zebiantes gives her a difficult look.

　Once again, Zebiantes checks, but he knows where Dariel is.
　Or rather, he came from his residence to the conference hall here in the Four Heavenly Kings.

　If you say here, 'I know where Dariel is,' you don't have to throw away your personal fortune to solve the problem right away.

　However, that's still no fun.
　I'm a Zebiantes who already knows the right answer, and I think it would be great fun to watch those who don't know anything yet looking for something completely misguided.

'Isn't that right, Zebiantes!　If you want to stay in the Four Heavenly Kings, you'll have to cooperate!
''........I understand....
''Why the half smile!

　Most of us would have already realized that........
　Zebiantes, he had quite a bad character.