''Lieutenant of the Four Heavenly Kings...?　Again...?

　It was a surprising offer.

'I was dismissed once for not being qualified for it,'
It was a mistake.

　A decisiveness accompanied Droyer's tone of voice.
　It was something I hadn't felt when I was in the Demon King's Army, and I could take it as proof of her growth.

　It is said that Droyer stood on the front lines and led the army and prevented the invasion of the brave men.
　If you can go through such a shura, does it come with the style of a leader?

'I used to be pushed aside by Bashbursa's selfishness and threw you out. But as soon as you were gone, I realized how useful you were.
..........
They thought that all they had to do was turn back those who were coming at them, and that was all they needed.

　He must have realized that was a mistake.

　It's true that the Four Heavenly Kings are chosen on the basis of an outstanding magic user.

　As long as they are good at using magic. As long as they have a high level of magical fighting ability.
　You don't have to be a member of the Demon King's Army to be a member of the Four Heavenly Kings.

　In fact, none of the current Four Heavenly Kings had any military experience.

''As soon as I actually entered the battle with the brave men, I immediately understood. A battle is not just a substantial fistfight. It's everything else that goes into it, and it's called a battle. .........There were so many things we were missing. Foolishly, it wasn't until we started fighting that we finally realized that.

　They reconnoitered, surveyed the enemy, the terrain, and formulated and executed a strategy according to the situation.

　Almost everyone who has experienced organized combat knows this common sense, but these women have gone into battle without knowing it.

　The hardships are understandable.

''In fact, it's a rare story that none of the Four Heavenly Kings of a generation have a military background.''

　Most of the time, there was at least one person who would lead the operation and be the central figure.
　Lady Granberza was a typical example.

　In the current era, that kind of common sense was overturned by the fact that there was an optimal person outside of the Four Heavenly Kings to play a military role.
　He would support the Four Heavenly Kings by the side, sometimes manipulating the trainer to tame the beast.

　He was selected to be the assistant to the Four Heavenly Kings because he was expected to play an active role like that....

''Yes, Dariel, it's you.''

　Droyer said.
　What an earnest.

''In the end, the Four Heavenly Kings of our era may have been just a pawn for you to play a full role.

　I can't use magic.
　But having served as the assistant to the previous Four Heavenly Kings, I'm proud to say that my military experience is unrivalled.
　I'm not going to wave my hands in the air.

"And yet Bashvaza foolishly excluded you from the position of Assistant to the Four Heavenly Kings. It's not only that, but he also kicked you out of the Demon King's Army so that you wouldn't have a chance to return. It's nothing short of foolish.

　Bashbarza, the former Four Heavenly Kings "Ayan Fire".
　Now he's gone.
　Nowhere in this world.

''I mean, was that your intention in firing me from the Demon King's Army itself?
''Bashbursa really had his eyes on you. Perhaps there was rivalry as a fellow Granbazaite. Not only that, but after you left, many quarters remembered your excellence and regretted you.

　And that's driving Bashvaza more and more into a corner?

　In the past, Bashbarza, who came to challenge me with the flame monster beast Salamandra in tow, had a devilish look on his face.
　He was exhausted as if he was possessed by an evil spirit, but was he possessed by an evil spirit named 'pressure from others'?

'I also quickly realised the folly of removing you from office. And I acted to correct my mistake.
What do you mean by that?
"I must return you to the position of Assistant to the Four Heavenly Kings. However, your whereabouts were unknown and no amount of manpower was able to find you. Time flew by in vain.

　Well, they didn't expect me to be in the human territory, right?
　I'm sure they must have been looking for the demon territory side in a foolish manner.

''I didn't think that this Zebiantes guy had caught hold of my whereabouts...!

　Droyer sends a terrific gaze to the side.
　It's a good idea to have a good time with them. I'm sure you'll be able to find it.

But now there is no pros and cons. That's how I found you, and that's how we came to meet.

　Droyer straightens his back and straightens his dignity from his position on the couch.

''I command you again. Dariel, I want you to return to the Demon King's army and take up the position of Assistant to the Four Heavenly Kings again. All of the notices that were issued prior to that, that disgraced you, will be dismissed.

　That would be saying that you have dismissed me from the Four Heavenly Kings Assistant to the Demon King's Army.

I should say that Bashbarza, who was the most active in your exclusion, is dead. "Fortunately, Bashbarza, who was the most active in your exclusion, is dead, and there is no one in the Demon King's army who dislikes you anymore. Everyone wants you back.

　It seemed to be Droyer's deepest desire.

'Dariel, you will return to where you belong!

　He should be happy that he is so sought after as a human resource.
　It should be called a man's true desire.

　However.....

''I decline.''

　I bowed my head deeply and rejected him.
　I could see Droyer's expression freeze, even through the back of his head.

'Oh no..., why...?
''Time does not go back.''

　He raises his lowered head and then says

'It's unbecoming of an order once given to be repealed with impunity. There is no doubt about the decisions made by the commander, and since they are unchangeable, my subordinates can feel comfortable following them.

　It's no excuse to say that Bashbursa, who led the charge, is dead.

　The Four Heavenly Kings are one decision-making body with four members.

　The decisions made in the name of the Four Heavenly Kings must be the responsibility of all four members.
　The Four Heavenly Kings cannot be established if the four of them force the responsibility on each other.

''That may be true, but...!
''The first thing you need to learn is the weight of the position of the Four Heavenly Kings. He stands at the pinnacle of the demon race and no one can oppose him except the Demon King. You must seriously consider what impact your every move will have.

　Beside me, Zebiantes cheered, 'Yes, that's right!
　I felt I had to scold this guy as much as anyone.

'Are you saying that once a word is uttered, it should not be reversed?　If it's the same Four Heavenly Kings, do you mean to say that you must take responsibility for the words uttered by even your foolish colleagues as your own?
That's what I mean.

　Besides, I myself have a number of reasons why I can't return to the Demon King's Army anymore.

''I'm sure you've already heard from around Zeviantes...''
I didn't tell him anything.

　Son of a b*tc*!

I'm not a demon, I'm a human.
Nah!
"I've learned this in the last few years, too. After I was expelled from the Demon King's army, I stumbled upon this village by accident and found out the truth.

　If you don't know it, but now that you've found out, you can't go back to the Demon King's Army.

　I'm a human race.
　And the Demon King's Army is an army of demons to protect the demon race and the Demon King.

''And I've been living here too long, too. There are too many things too precious to throw away and leave.

　She called for Marika, who was standing beside her, to receive Gran in her arms.

　The baby Gran seemed to be curious about her older sister Droyer, who was visiting her for the first time.

　She is reaching out her hand incessantly as she leans out of my arms.
　Towards Droyer. ...no, to some part of Droyer's body.

　Her tits?
　Boobs again?

　I'm really starting to worry about this baby's future.

That baby...?
"My child, a true human race with a human wife.

　How can I leave this child in the village and turn against the human race?
　That's not even an option.

　I wonder if he sensed my firm resolve to do so.

　All at once, Droyer's shoulders slumped.

''I suppose it's true that no water will ever return to a tray...''

　I said without effort.
　He didn't appeal to anyone.

"It's true, I was with Bashvaza when he insisted on it. If I had been the only one to oppose him, we could have drawn a parallel and prevented Dariel's dismissal.

　He was surprisingly self-reflective.

However, compromise was unacceptable, wasn't it? In the responsible position of the Four Heavenly Kings. So it's the unforgivable punishment for compromise. To miss out on the best person in Dariel and never get him back again...''

　Cowering down and watching Droyer grow smaller and smaller, it was almost painful.
　Droyer was a lone soldier among the current Four Heavenly Kings who were in trouble, and somehow managed to hold the front line and fulfill the mission of the Four Heavenly Kings.

　It's a pity that her efforts have been unrewarded...