''I heard that Master Ida was visiting you!

　The one who came rushing in saying that was Granbaza-sama.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find the right one.

　I don't see you........

'It's a big deal, and he's gone to call for Lady Granberza!　It's a fine play!

　You shouldn't have done that...!

　You were away for the practice of the three siblings, and you took the trouble to call them in.
　Just a few minutes ago, some unpleasant details that you don't want Granbaza-sama to hear came out.

''Oh, you're a prime candidate for future Valhalla initiation.
I haven't seen you since we met in the fortress. As far as I'm concerned, I didn't even get to say hello...!

　Granberza-sama kneels.
　I feel again that this person is the one who pays that much courtesy, Ida-san.

　Then my gaze turns to the other visitor........

''........hmm?　Are you...?
Long time no see, pyromancer. I never thought we'd meet again like this.

　The conversation between Lady Granberza and Estelica-san is like we've known each other in the past.
　This is ridiculous. Even Estelica-san is a long time ago when she joined Valhalla, right?

It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're talking about.

　You sound terrible.

"Mm....?　But it can't be...?

　Granberza-sama is puzzled.
　But now, things that shouldn't be there are happening all over the place.

''She's the hero of the previous generation.
What?
'No, the Aranziel guy is retired, so he's a predecessor?　Anyway, he was a brave man before Aranzir. I fought and defeated him.

　What a shocking revelation.
　Is there no mistake in her testimony, Estelica herself accepts it silently.

''At that time, I wasn't the Fourth Heavenly King, I was in the seat of the Assistant Fourth Heavenly King. It's the same as the Dariel of the past.
How long ago was that?

　At least that's before I was born, right?
　GranBaza-sama with wrinkles all over her face, clearly showing her age, and Estelica-san with her youthful s*xuality at its peak, both of whom are related to each other in the distant past.

　I can't feel it.

I was unconscious at the time.

　says Estelica.
　'I mean, you admit it's true!

'No, Aranzir was a monster, but she was also a terrible opponent. The then Four Heavenly Kings of Fire were killed by her in seconds. The other Four Heavenly Kings were also held back by their brave companions, and if they didn't, the fortress would be breached... and I had no choice but to fight them.

　The then Assistant to the Four Heavenly Kings, Lady Granbaza.

''You've let your guard down. Since you defeated the Four Heavenly Kings, no matter how much of an assistant he was, he was not a good assistant. That insult was fatal.
"For stopping her, I was officially named the Four Heavenly Kings and crowned 'karma fire' for my efforts in stopping her. I haven't seen her since then, but does that figure, like Master Ida, come from Valhalla?

　Lady Granberza gulped.

'Does that mean...?
Don't get me wrong. It wasn't your fault that I died. It was another incident.

　And he nails it.

'By nature I don't have enough accomplishments to get into Valhalla. But I still owe it all to him that I was able to get in. I can't thank him enough.
'Come to think of it, the Demon King said. She said that she 'fought the most wonderful battle a man could have fought'. The details are, um....
Master Ida.

　A sharp gaze flies in to point.

''Ultimate magic is good, but I hope you'll practice delicacy as well. I have advised you that such crassness is at odds with the modern world.
''Excuse me...?''

　Thus, the rest of Ida's words were blocked.
　What was I going to say?

''But I still can't believe it...?''

　It was Droyer who muttered that.
　I'm afraid that you've been shocked by the shock of coming to our house and that you'll break a lot of things.
　I'm afraid that she's a serious person.

''How could the Demon King-sama welcome not only the Four Heavenly Kings but also a brave man to Valhalla with honour...?　Aren't brave men the enemy?　He's after the existence of the only demon king in the world...?
Maybe he doesn't care about friend or foe after all.

　The predecessors said to the bewildered young man, "The demon race and the human race are insignificant to him.

''The demon race and the human race are both insignificant to him. They are neither a threat nor a reliable ally. The only certain use for them is as a plaything.

　Playground equipment.........?

Perhaps the battle between the heroes and the Four Heavenly Kings on earth, the madness of Valhalla, and even the wailing of the infernal walkers are just a sideshow to that man's leisure time. The more Valhalla welcomes us and the closer we get to the truth of the world, the more likely it seems to be so.

　Indeed.
　To the Demon King, there might be no difference between the human race and the demon race.
　Therefore, as long as you have achievements, you will be welcomed into Valhalla without distinction.
　No matter how brave the brave men are, there really is no way the Demon King-sama is going to be defeated.
　No owner would be angry with a kitten that playfully scratched him.

''That's enough.''

　This time, Ida controlled the conversation.

'Suspicion of the Demon King is disrespectful. It is not something an apostle of Valhalla should do.
I'm sorry.

　Ms. Estelica drew back honestly, too.

'But there are those who do not hesitate to violate that taboo.
Yeah, that's the problem.

　As soon as I heard it beside me, it hit me.
　An image of a red cloak flickering like a fierce fire appears in my mind.

'It's an inferno, isn't it?'

　His goal is to defeat the Demon King.
　That's what he himself said.

''I feel like I'm finally getting back to the point after taking a big detour...''
You're right. He's the source of all my problems.

　So if you follow the roots of every topic, you'll end up with that guy.

'If Valhalla is where the brave Four Heavenly Kings of the past ended up, then so is Hell.
For the exact opposite reason, though.

　The man who has defiled the pride of the strong by his treacherous deeds is going to hell, the very opposite of Valhalla, to the depths of disgrace.

"He said, 'My name is Siegfriedgel.
It's one of the building blocks of the inferno, isn't it?

　He then investigated at the Center Guild and found the name.

　Siegfriedgel was publicly erased from the record, a rogue hero.
　He was obsessed with strength alone, and he slayed countless times, both friend and foe alike.

''If Valhalla welcomes heroes regardless of their affiliation, then hell is no different. If you're a criminal, it doesn't matter if you're a demon or a human.
How true.

　If you're going to explain so much, you can talk about it in a wash.

　Who is the Inferno?
　What is the identity of the eerie and bizarre monster?

　I had taken direct damage from him once, and I fought so hard against him that I even thought I had destroyed him once.

'Of course I'll talk to you,'

　Estelica said.

'That's why we're here. The Inferno has set its sights on you at one time. You need to know him so that he does not threaten you again.

　That's another reason for visiting me.

''As you've already guessed, Inferno is the past Four Heavenly Kings and heroes who went to hell. They have all done atrocious things that only led to hell, and they are all rotten in spirit.
If those men are going to escape and harm the Demon King, you understand their motives.

　Revenge.
　Payback for being sent to hell.

　It's quite simple, really.
　They will suffer because they deserve what they have done, but they will go to hell for not being able to understand the norm.

But there is only one man among them who cannot be trusted with simple logic.

　Ida said gravely.

''His feelings towards the Demon King are far more complex and baffling than the others. No one can see into his heart, not even me, his comrade in arms. Even I, who was his comrade in arms...

　Ida's tone was one of unbearable shame.

''His name is Drismegian. He is the center of the inferno, the leader, the main body, you could say.

　One of the former Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King's Army. He is one of the most unique among them.
　He is undoubtedly the most powerful of all time, and because he was so extraordinary, he was erased from the records as well.

He is the Drismegian of "Sahi".