You said, "Dokonomaouda.
　I don't understand. I don't know what I'm talking about - but I wish I could say that it's impossible to be self-taught.

"You can't be self-taught. The only way to reach that level is through the education that the Demon King gives his own children. It's a tradition that's long gone. After all, as many as 100 children have lost their lives over the years.

　I was convinced that my heart was spreading.
　Oh, my master was a demon king after all, I thought.
　The village where Fenix and I were from was a remote village. There was even a television set in the village hall, so when a dungeon attack was broadcast, men and women of all ages would come out to watch it.
　As I walked further away from the village, I found my master's house.
　He was an old man who extremely avoided getting involved with people, and he had deep red hair and eyes like a demon king.
　I happened to run into him when I was playing in the forest, and I was very excited to witness the horned man in the flesh for the first time, as there were no sub-humans in the village.
　I got to know the old man better, as I wandered around him for a while, and he kicked me in the buttocks, dropped his fist on me, and threatened me not to come around again in a low voice.
　The relationship with the old man changed after he found out in the temple that his [title (job)] was [Black Mage].
　When I managed to recover after being depressed for a long time, I remembered how my body became heavy when the old man kicked me out of the temple, how my vision suddenly got worse when I tried to chase him, and how many other strange things happened.
　I thought he would refuse me, but the old man said he would make me his apprentice when I told him that I was a [Black Mage] and that I still couldn't give up my bravery.
　However, once you say 'I can't' or 'I can't' or any other weak words, I won't teach you again.
　Plus, it's the "don't tell anyone else" kind of thing.
　I agreed, and after going through the agony of hell, or rather, hell itself, I managed to get him to hit the basics.
　The only thing left to do is to remember to train every day, and when you become an adventurer, never forget to train again. And when you become an adventurer, don't come to my home again," he said warmly goodbye, and we left his mentor's permission.
　Did my kind-hearted best friend Fenix say about that matter, "...that was an attempt to make me feel weak and get rid of him.......no, that's as good as Reme.
　By the way, Fenix knew my master because he worked with me a lot, and he was the only one who made an exception for me. By no means did either of them feel that it was okay to become an adventurer and disappear from the village.
　But that's right.
　It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.
　So you were the Demon King, Master.
　By the way, the Demon King is also a 【Position(Job)】. It is said that the 【Magic King】 is basically only manifested by mages, and only those who have excellent talents as both warriors and wizards, and are even equipped with charisma are recognized.
　This kind of [job title (job)] can also have the aptitudes and skills of multiple jobs.
　Even though the only thing 【Black Mage】 can use black magic properly is black magic.
''Reme-san, do you have any idea what you're talking about?''
　Mira looked up at me as if to prompt an answer.
　If she looked at me like that, I'd be tempted to spit out any information, but no.
　The Master didn't want anyone to know about him.
''Uh...uh...how should I put it?''
　I think about whether I can manage to cover it up.
　Huh...?　Wait a minute.
　Demon Lord, didn't you say something strange just now?

　An 'education' where a hundred children can die a hundred deaths...?

　Well that makes sense.
　I don't know how many times I thought I was going to die too, but I never worried about that.
　 Hey Reme you gutless, poor you, this is it for today so that you don't die. You don't have to come back again," and he was so concerned about me that he assessed me just in time.
　If it wasn't for that, I might have died, but maybe the old demon king didn't stop training even when his children were on the verge of dying? It's beyond the realm of Sparta.

''Leme, answer my question.

　The Demon King-sama's voice is high-handed, but I have a feeling it's just a formality.
　To begin with, I'm reasonably well known, so if you search for my background and such, you'll find it. Well, the adventurer data managed by volunteers, only my information is blatantly messy and scarce in the party.
　But even so, I can at least find out where he's from.
　If you're serious about looking for this demon king, getting the answer from me will only serve to increase the accuracy of the information. Considering the possibility of lying to me, there's no need to force me to spit it out.

''I can't do that.''

Why?

I don't want to be the one to break my word.

　I meet the Demon King's gaze head on. It never turns away from us.
　Eventually, Lucy-san, aka the Demon King, cowered her shoulders as if defeated by her roots.

''I understand. That's enough.

Excuse me.

I said, "Good. But does he have the same hair and eyes and horns as me?

....

　The desire not to lie and the promise not to tell the truth frayed, and it became silence.

I see. 'By the way, Leme. What do you think of a grandfather who leaves his grandchildren alone and goes into hiding?

　The Demon King-sama had a big smile on his face. It was a smile that clearly showed that his heart wasn't laughing.
　--Master, did you leave your grandson alone and retreat to the countryside?
　Or rather, was he the Demon King of the Demon King's Castle?
　If the previous generation was either of Lucy's parents, then it would be the previous generation?
　Speaking of the previous Lord of the Demon King's Castle, he's actually quite famous.
　He personally served as the floor boss of the first level, calling the dungeon attack "sluggish", and didn't let even a single party advance to the second level.
　He is a legendary 【Demon King】 who has defeated a joint attack or raid by multiple parties, commonly known as a raid, which has only been held a few times until now, all by himself.

''Utterly.......how can your grandfather and father not understand the merits of the [Demon King]? I can't believe we're getting together here.

　It seems that it's already been decided that my master is the Demon King's grandfather.
　More importantly, the Demon King's attitude has changed. It's not dramatic, but it's as if he clarified his assessment of me, which hadn't been set in stone.
　Just a few minutes ago, he was trying to find out who I was, but now he's ready to accept me.

It's a good thing that there are people who survived being 'educated' by that grandfather. I'm sure you're not the only one. He's the real deal.

No I didn't realize that I am as good as he is.

　Apparently, the fact that I am my master's apprentice has raised my reputation tremendously.
　I felt awe added to the way Mila was looking at me.
　When I looked back at her, her lips wobbled and her gaze was averted. Her cheeks seem to be slightly reddening, but I'm not sure.

'I was going to assess you a moment ago, but that became unnecessary. "I was going to assess you earlier, but that is no longer necessary. I'm going to make you under my command. What did you say?

Are you the chief of staff?

Yeah. Join the Four Heavenly Kings in making the Demon King's Castle more exciting.

Well, no, you see, I just wanted to hear what you had to say.

Don't worry about the pay. I'll keep Carmilla on as a sidekick for a while. If you want a titty squeeze, you'll have to negotiate. As you know, maze sieges are by appointment only. The day the brave men don't show up is the day to do as you please. It's all right, Counselor, we don't need to worry about the fourth place in the world. You'll be the world's best floor boss!

　Lucy looks at me with childlike eyes. I'll just call you Mr. President.

"Mr. Leme.

　It was Mila who controlled Lucy by the hand and came in front of me.

"I don't want to force you to do anything. But I would be very happy to work with you.

　No, although I'm also very attracted to the part where Mila is my assistant.　

You're going to listen to me, aren't you?

Well, it's... yes.

Then let me try to convince you for a moment.

　He looked up at me with moist eyes and I had to nod.