42-41 ◇ Speech just before the defense of the 10th layer




 


 The link room, which transfers the spirit to the magical body (avatar), is distinctly different on the adventurer and demon side.
 The adventurer party has a maximum of five cocoons, so there are only five cocoons in the room to connect.

 But on the demon's side, there is no limit, so they need more cocoons to connect to the room.
 A device with two cocoons connected to each other will have a main body on one side, so you can't let people in from where you use it.

 We've just finished converting into our magical bodies (avatars) and have moved to the tenth layer.
 Is the large corridor such as the palace close to your image? No, it's a straight line, so it's not a corridor. What is it called........corridor? I feel like it's lost its grandeur all together. Well, it's a corridor.

 Tall columns of the same color stand on either side of the jet black floor. The ceiling is also high and black.
 In the long corridor, there are two doors.

 One door for the adventurers to come through.
 One door is for us to guard.

 In order to hide the door, there is a tall stone chair, and a staircase is set up from there.
 Well, it's like a throne.
 Since the Demon King is the master of this dungeon, it's just 'like'.

 I'm... No - I - I get up from the chair I was sitting on just now.
 Below me, the staff that I've called up for the defense of this time are all present.

"In a few minutes, the Phoenix Party will be attacking us.

 

"Who doesn't know that? After all, they are the ones who put you down.

 My people are the demons of the dungeon.
 The ones that the Fenix Party has dismissed before they got here.
 I know firsthand how strong they are.

 So they're just weak who lost?
 No, no.

"And yet here you stand. Why? The [Brave Man of Fire] is a man worthy of being the strongest man in humanity. Even if you challenge him to a rematch, your defeat will be obvious.

 I ask, daring to provoke him.

"Do you stand here to pile on the defeats?

'No! We have risen again to win with the General Staff!

 The first to respond was [Head of Werewolf] Markosias-san.

''That's right. These three heads, next time I'll show you how to bite off their throat whistle.

 [Hell's Watchdog] Naberius-san followed, followed by [Invisible Killing Machine] Grasshara Bouras-san barked.

''That [Ice Hero], I'd love to add it to my collection. With the help of the General Staff-dono's help, we can make that happen as well.''

"That elf who shot down all my arrows I will let him rot this time.

 Kimaris-san and his second-in-command, Dark Elf and [Dark Scar Hunter] Lerager-san also called in.

 This time, I didn't call [Dream Demon], aquatic demon, [Bird Man], etc.
 Only those who showed a willingness to fight the Fenix Party again were gathered.

 The exception, or rather the subtle one, is 【Karisoku Knight】 Fulkus-san, the Black Knight of the Four Heavenly Kings.
 She - who is actually a woman on the inside - and I have a contract with her for one helper and one meal.
 So originally, the summoning would only take the form of me asking for it.

 But after losing to Fenix, she came in front of me and muttered "rice" briefly and repeatedly.
 It took a while, and I interpreted it as her asking for a rematch. Apparently that was correct, and here she is.

'That's fine. 'That's good, because after many defeats, no true defeat will come if their souls are unyielding. From now on, we will meet them. I can only ask of you one thing.

 I looked around at them and said.


"Follow me. The victory is yours.


 Remeghton is the Demon King's Army Chief of Staff.
 Because of the need for dignity, he developed this tone of voice after training with the Demon King.

 At first I was a bit embarrassed, but people are creatures that get used to it.
 In fact, I can say the things I normally can't say, so I may be a good fit for a chief of staff.

''Whoa-oh! Allegiance to the Lord Chief of Staff! Victory to us!

 Markosias-san and the few [werewolves] he brought with him let out a yell.
 From among the demons, a vampire advances out of the demons.

 It's [Queen of Vampires] Carmilla-san.

''We will follow you. Be sure to give victory to Remegeton-sama.

 She got down on one knee and offered her loyalty.
 I nodded one and gave her instructions.

'Get in position.'

 They all leave me.
 I'm the only one who takes a seat.

 And then the fenix party comes.

 The distance between me and them is far apart.
 In order to prevent them from discovering that I was Leme, I had a mask with an altered voice function built into it.
 Furthermore, with the flick of a switch, my voice would be broadcasted through the speakers on this floor.
 I clicked the small switch next to the mask.


"Here they come, adventurers.


 By the way, this is the fifth level system.
 In other words, the moment you enter, you're fighting a floor boss.

 There was also a method of using my black magic to slowly track down the floor boss and have the demons on that level defeat him.
 But this time, I'm going to go this way.
 Defeat them all at once with my friends who are willing to fight the Fenix Party.

 This is selfishness on my part. But they all obeyed.
 Then, as Remegaton, I am responsible for leading everyone to victory.


"Welcome to the Tenth Layer of the Multitudinous Demon Realm.


 They paused for a moment, but immediately started to walk away.


''I am the chief of staff of the Demon King's Army, the [Shipwrecked Dark Mage] Remegaton.


 If it's a [Black Mage], it looks weak, and if it's a black mage, it's not good. So it must be a dark mage.
 It was a name that shows the hardships of the demon king.

 I was able to get the ship's horn to be named after me after I strongly requested it.
 It's a single horn in terms of the magical body (avatar), and viewers won't wonder about it.
 But some people will notice it.
 Because--


I'm 【Flame-Brave】Fenix! He who overthrows you and wields the sword to the Demon King!


 Pheonix shouted, as if to reach me.


'That's not going to happen,' he said, 'because you will all die here. Because here is where you will be annihilated.


 My magic can be cast as long as it can be recognized by the opponent.
 I cast black magic on the five people near the entrance.

 Instantly, they all changed their expressions.
 Four of them have pained faces.

 But only one of them.
 Only my friend Pheonix - laughed.

''.........! ..............................haha. Hahahahaha!

 It's not like them, a good laugh.

Well ... sort of.

 He put his hand over his mouth and tried to hold back a smile, but failed to do so.

 The next moment, he drew his holy sword.
 The sword's blade was glowing red. Red, as if it was being scorched.

''I will go full throttle. If you take your time, we are at a disadvantage.''

 The [Brave Man of the Flame] must have noticed.
 He must have realized that Remeghton was his best friend.

 I know. She'd know without me.
 And you'll come at me with everything you've got.
 I knew it.

"If you make it this far, I'll deal with you-- [flame warrior]