I've listened to you.

　When the conversation between me and the Demon King had settled, Mira-san appeared in the conference room.

''Hm?　Carmilla, what do you want?

"I will accompany Lord Remegaton to this dungeon.

　Today, her long golden hair is still beautiful and her crimson eyes have a jewel-like sparkle to them.

'No, but?'

　The Demon King-sama kicked off her proposal. But Mira-san doesn't back down easily either.

''Why, Demon King-sama!　I'm sure he's loaded with paychecks!　I'm throwing everything in here!　Let us have someone to tell the other side of the greatness of Lord Remegeton!

　What I find amazing about Demon King-sama is that he doesn't mention the points he was being asked to talk about at all. As expected of the Demon King, he doesn't get fazed by trivial things. Isn't it? It could be different.

''The reason is simple: you're the floor boss of the third level. The top parties, especially the top three, won't come to you, but adventurers are not so naive as to dismiss the rest of them as mere mortals. Considering the lack of strategy planning ability of the General Staff, the number of adventurers who will break through the first tier will increase.

"On the second level, Lord Chimaris and Lerger will stop them!　And thanks to Remegeton-sama, my stock of dead spirits has increased more and more since that day!

　[Ice Brave] Beulah's dead spirit was very compatible with Kimaris-san. To make her unable to fight without damaging her magical body (avatar), the icy spirit is the best way to make her unable to fight. If Kimaris-san's necromancy was used after freezing her, she could add the adventurer's magic body (avatar) to her arsenal almost unharmed.
　Since all of the necromantic manipulation must be done by the sorcerer, it's difficult to give detailed orders to multiple bodies, which is a weakness if you ask me. After that, it seems that its durability is considerably lower than the main body.
　The attack power is real, though, so it's a considerable threat.

"Carmilla. I'm not a fan of that. If you think it is in the best interest of the demon king's castle to follow Remeghton, then do so.

"...Ugh...

But if your desire to be with the man you love is overriding, then cool your head. I know how you feel about Remeghton, but I need you as well. Stay here.

Okay, yes. I'm sorry, my Demon Lord. I just got excited.

　Mira-san just said it with a lot of momentum, and if she thought about it calmly, she knew right away that she couldn't get out of it.
　I can at least understand that Mira-san values this workplace and the Demon King who judges her fairly. Even more so when you think back to two years ago.
　I didn't doubt that, so I didn't interfere.

I didn't question it, so I didn't interfere. It's not so far away. Or you can have Remegaton summon you with a ring. The distance between you and them may foster love... well, I read it in a book.

Thank you, my Demon King.

　Mira glanced at me.

''May I...?　Leme.

　His eyes are moist.

'Uh-huh. I'm sure you're not the only one in the area. It's not a good idea to stay open for so long when you're new.

　In the tenth layer, when the predecessor quit, his subordinates changed jobs or were incorporated into other layers.
　Even if I wanted to bring back people who were placed in other layers, there's still a good match for me. I didn't want to simply follow the Demon King's orders. I want him to work in a place that he's satisfied with.
　It's not a good sign that you won't see him at work as soon as he takes over.

But Remeghton would not be at ease on his own. You can take Kash with you first.

　With a click, Mila-san collapsed from her knees.

''Ta, indeed, Kash-san is Remegeton-sama's secretary........ It would be terrible to say that she is not home. Yes, it's okay. I'll be fine.

　Mira slowly stands up, as she tries to tell herself.

''Let's go with Yo to explain to the family...........but let's leave it to Agares. As for me, as you can see, it's just the way I look.......

　Besides, the adventurers and even the general public don't know that the Demon King-sama is a little girl. Is it possible that Kash has told you about it? Even if that's the case, it would be strange to be explained about his daughter's business trip by a child woman who isn't that much older than his daughter, I'm sure.

　He might be more aptly known as the last Four Heavenly Kings 'Demon of Time' Agares, albeit more recently.
　As long as Agares-san doesn't get too excited about Maca-san and Mia-chan.

''Also, I don't have a problem with it until I accept it on Yo's recommendation, but it's people who defend the dungeon, and people have hearts. It's hard to imagine that [Black Mage] Reme is sincerely welcomed by sub-humans.

　Even though I'm out of the party, I'm still an adventurer, and that's natural.
　Rather, everyone in this dungeon was too forgiving.

''And it's not just a matter of ability, either.

''Hmm. In the midst of the crisis of closure, if I explain that I'm a [Black Mage] sent over from the Demon King's Castle, a Remegeton, there won't be many who would welcome me with pleasure.

I'll be ready for that.

So, Remeghton. "So, Remeghton, you can take one more person from our house. As Carmilla said before, it will be easier if you have a strong demon who knows you.

　It's a matter of trust. This takes a lot of stacking, so one "I beat the Fenix Party" is a tough one. Because it's a big one, but it's only one achievement. And that was a big one for everyone.
　Just having someone who already has credibility with me would make a huge impression.

''Then at least make it a man, Demon King-sama. I'll allow it to be a special case up to the Sitree.''

I asked Flucas to help.

　Black Knight Fulkus-san is one of the Four Heavenly Kings, and he's the floor boss who bears the title of 【Karicidal Knight】.

''Isn't she a girl.......!

Calm down, Carmilla. Calm down, Carmilla, your haste is refreshing and delightful, but it doesn't make things any easier.

　Uuuuuuut, next to Mira-san's lamenting, the Demon King-sama proceeded to talk while giving her a caring glance.

''Oh, really. As I've already explained, there are many young people in our house. The only one who is famous in the demon world is Fulkus. However, it was the previous generation that made a name for themselves.

　[Reaping Knight] Fulkus is the second generation, his two names, dungeon name and spear were all inherited from his predecessor.
　Even so, the power of a name is great. Fulkus-san is also equipped with the ability, so he will not be neglected.

''Kuh.......that's certainly true.......''

　Mila acknowledged the Demon King's words in frustration.

'Besides, Carmilla. Fulkus is only interested in strength and food. Don't let him worry you.'

''No, Demon King, it's impossible to predict when people will fall in love. Even I used to foolishly look down on [Black Mage] Reme in the past. There's a good chance that something will happen if we interact with each other. Besides, we don't know what kind of insects will gather to Lemegeton-sama over there.

Yeah, right. Hmm, yes. Then ... er, yes!　Let's put Kash on a surveillance mission. If Remeghton does anything strange, he's to report it.

　Eh.

That's a good idea, as expected of a demon king.

　Huh?

If anything goes wrong, you can deal with it yourself on your day off. Don't you, sir?

'Yes, I don't have the faintest suspicion that Master Remeghton will have a problem, but it's quite possible that a bad bug could get on him.

　It's kind of summed up the story.
　.........Well, if it reduces Mira-san's anxiety, it's fine.

　As long as I'm taking Kash with me, I'm going to be able to help her as her secretary and at the same time, I'm going to be responsible for being her protector.
　I don't think I would be the one to leave her to play around with a woman, but if I did that, I don't think it would be a good idea to be reported.

'Then it's settled. You can both step back now.

　We bowed to the Demon King and left the conference room.

　◇

Raeme!

　Lunch break.
　I was heading to the cafeteria by myself since Kash had been taken away by Mira-san, perhaps to explain the surveillance mission as usual.
　There, I was approached by the Four Heavenly Kings [Demon of Love] Sitely-san.

　Incidentally, in the past two weeks, Sitely-san became one of the people who knew Horn. The demon king said it was not good to be left out of the group, and he convinced me to at least be the Fourth Heavenly King.
　He only found out that I was his master's apprentice because the other three were there for the interview originally. Information that Sitely-san would have known if he had been there at the time. They were hesitant to tell me this information, so I asked them to tell me about it through the Demon King.

　Is this safe, Master........ But since your grandson is a trusted subordinate, can you somehow forgive him........
　If I ever see him next, he might beat me silently on the head.

　I sent a letter with information about my new workplace, but I haven't received a reply. It's just like a master.
　I can't imagine Master writing a letter to me. I can't imagine Master writing a letter to me. I might send a messenger demon or something. No, it is likely to come directly to me. Writing doesn't suit my image.

"Hello, Mr. Citry.

　Ms. Citry is a cat-like woman. So are her eyes, her gestures and her whimsy. She has a petite, childish face, and her hair is tied in two low, making her look young overall.
　It is equipped with the [Dream Demon]'s race traits of horns, feathers, and a tail, but I had a somewhat strange feeling about this. I can't say what exactly is strange about it, though.

"Reme-kun, it's tough to go on a business trip all of a sudden, isn't it?

Did Mira tell you that?

"Hmmm, I was depressed, Mila. People love you.

Haha.....

What do you think of that boy, Leme?

I think she's a wonderful woman.

Well, I said immediately. Are you more of a woman than you thought?

　A steady, measured look.

'No way, you're always making me nervous.

Oh, yeah. Yeah, that's cute.

　We were walking side by side for a while, when Citry-san suddenly took my arm.

"I told you before, we need to talk.

'Yes, I remember. It was the welcome party.

Yeah. I wanted to talk to Reme-kun before he went on a business trip. You see, if you sign a contract with Citry now, you can summon him when you are in trouble on a business trip, right?

　As I recall, they promised to sign me up if I talked to them and agreed to it.

'Yes, sir,'

Okay, come here.

　She took us to the equipment room.
　Besides us, there was no one else in there.

'If you don't look bad about what Citry is going to do now, we'll make a deal.

　The next moment, Citry-san's body--.