The Demon King's residence, Dvorberg, is located at the eastern end of the continent.

　It was built on top of a cliff, and in order to control this residence, a large number of soldiers and siege weapons would be needed.

　That number can only be a guess, but there are hundreds of thousands of soldiers and hundreds of siege weapons, as well as an excellent commander to unite them.

　But even that guess is only a guess.
　For since the dawn of history, no human country has ever captured this Dvorberg.

　There have been kings who have managed to close in on its castle and make peace, but no king has yet succeeded in exterminating the demon race.

''Well, if there had been, Grandpa would be dead and I wouldn't be here either.''

　Maybe he was raised as a human child, not a child of the demon race, and could have lived a normal life.

　It was a strange feeling to think of that, but that feeling would soon disappear.
　For we reached the Summoning Room in the Palace of Dvorberg.

　Dvorberg's palace was strongly warded, and it wasn't as if he could transfer anywhere.

　If I could move freely, I could easily get to the Demon King's room, and the Demon King-sama might be assassinated just like that.

　It's an obvious procedure, but I was surprised at how tight the security was.

''What's the matter?　The miasma of the Demon King's Castle has got you down?　You're a human too, after all. Even though you're wearing the robe of the Immortal King, it's still tight.

'No, it's not like that, but...'

　And I snorted at the presence of the demonic sorcerer at the back of the summoning room.

''Commander, could it be that sorcerer, that sorcerer, isn't he checking out the humans entering the Demon King's castle?''

　I point to her, and she turns to me and easily affirms it.

'You're right, though?　You didn't think you were going to get in to meet the Demon Lord without any checks?

　I thought.

　I thought that since I was with the commander of the legion, the number two in the Demon King's army after the Demon King, I thought I would be able to be flexible in that area, but it seems that I will be checked thoroughly.

''This isn't good, Commander. If this is the case, my identity will be exposed.

What, are you so afraid of being found out that you're a coward who can't touch a beautiful woman's tits?

That's not true. They'll find out that I'm human. If I wear this robe and mask, they won't find out, but that look. Even the robe and mask are going to be stripped off.

You've had to take your mask off in public.

''At that time, I will use change magic. A low grade demon race could fool me, but I don't think it would work on a high-level magician like that.

Oh, I don't know. "So that's what it is. It's true that it's impossible with your magic, but it's easy with my magic.


　She said as much.

So there.

　And without chanting a spell, she casts a spell on me.


　I suppose a witch like her wouldn't need to chant a spell, but I'd be more anxious here if she didn't call out with a bit more dignity.

　However, it was mercilessly my turn to check.
　Sure enough, the robes and masks are taken off.

　With a heartbeat, I look at the mirror that is called to reflect the truth.

　The one there is a magnificent demon with fangs and horns.
　Oh, it seems that Cephiro's magic was perfect.

　However, as expected of a demon king's castle, it seems that not only a simple check by a mirror, but also a direct check by a magician.

　The man who seemed to be a middle-aged demon tribe cast a spell with no expression.

　It's a proper spell, not chanting without chanting like Sephiro, but chanting a few verses of the spell.

　I received the spell with a nervous face.

　It's a spell that Cephiro cast so easily, I was afraid that he might find out.

　I struggled to keep my heart rate under control and watched the middle-aged demon's face.

　He was
Hmm....
　And then he blurted out one word and continued

"As expected of the Demon King's Army, it's just a matter of time before they call it the Demon King's bosom sword. It's a brilliant piece of magic. It's hard to believe that you have the skills of a brigade commander.

　Apparently, not only did they check if you were a demon race, but they also measured your ability value.

''No, that's brilliant, Ike. I'm sure you'll be a legion leader one day.

　I was relieved to hear that, but I had one question.

'Huh?　Do you know my name?
I've known him for a long time. And I've known your grandfather for a little while.

　Oh, so this guy knows my grandpa.
　That's my grandfather.

　Grandpa was famous as a great magician in the Demon King's army, but a good amount of time has passed since he passed away.

　He left behind many legends, so there must be a lot of demons who knew him, but I didn't expect to meet someone who knew my grandpa here.

　I wanted to hear my grandfather's story, but I couldn't.

"What are you talking to him about," Cephiro said, pushing me back.

"Don't eat grass here," he said. We're on our way to the Demon King. The current demon king is a generous man, but he is very fussy about time.

　Hearing those words, I bowed lightly to the sorcerer and headed off to the Demon King's room.