We're heading to the Demon King's Castle Dvorberg.

　It's the same transition room as last time.

　We were checked just like before, but this time it was a simple one.

　Cephiro had been

The Demon King has an urgent matter to attend to.

　I said with an unusually serious expression on my face, but it could be that I had been inspected once, or it could be that I had been inspected once.

　I bowed lightly to the sorcerer who claimed to be an acquaintance of my grandfather's last time, and headed to the audience room where the Demon King was located.

''But it's still a long road, isn't it?''

　I can't help but complain.

'It's only my second time, but I'm confident I'll be lost the next time I come back.

That's true. The Demon King's Castle changes its terrain at random every time.

...I see.

　No wonder he doesn't have a sense of deja vu.

　I mean, this guy is heading towards it smoothly and without hesitation, but will he be able to teach me the laws of random maps if he's a corps commander class?

　I was tempted to ask, but before I could, I reached the audience room.
　This time, I was allowed to enter the room at the same time as Cephiro.

　The Demon King is already waiting on the throne.
　I get down on one knee at the same time as Cephiro and bow my head.　

''Seventh Legion Commander Cephiro and his subordinates, Immortal Brigade Commander Ike, I have arrived.

　When Cephiro said that, the Demon King-sama had his usual habit of saying that.

''Is it--?''

　I let the words slip out.

　At the same time, I was given permission to raise my head, so I raised it.
　The girl there is still as beautiful as ever.
　It might be fair to say that she is a beautiful girl of immense beauty with a well-defined nose.

　Cephiro also has a figure that can be classified as a beauty, but she's the opposite vector from her.

　If I had to describe Cephiro in one word, I would say bewitching.
　If I had to describe you in one word, I would say you are pretty.
　I guess.

　Especially around their breasts might be the major difference between the two men.

　Cephiro's chest is a large fruit, a
　Mr. Dylockten's chest is a washboard

　I guess that's about it.

　When I was thinking like that, the Demon King opened his mouth.

It's called Ike. I've been staring at your face since a while ago.

　I was taken aback by the thought.
　I was not expecting to be spoken to.

No, I don't have anything on me.

　She replies, and says.

Isn't there anything on my face? Is there nothing on my face?

..........

　I nodded in silence.

I'm not going to be able to tell the difference. Does this mean that you have no eyes, nose or mouth?

　....Oh no. Is he angry?
　It's hard to tell because he has no expression.

　I am sure that this person's previous life is the famous Oda Nobunaga, but Lord Nobunaga is a person famous for his anger.

　I should be flattered here.
　No, there's no need for compliments. Just expressing your honest opinion should be enough.

''--No, I've never seen a face as beautiful as the Demon King's.''

...or is it?

　Or rather, this person only says "is it?", and doesn't change his expression, so it's really troubling.

　When you're thinking like that, the Demon King-sama opens his mouth.

''........By the way, you know why Yo called you guys this time.

　--My heart pulses.

　I glanced sideways at Cephiro, but that Cephiro seemed to be in a cold sweat, which was unusual for that Cephiro.

　That's right.

　Just a few minutes ago, he had been engaged in a civil war among his friends.

　Of course, it was because of the trickery of the 3rd Legion Commander Basteo, but he beat us to it before we could make our offer, that's why we were in a cold sweat.

　But my boss, Cephiro, has a lot of guts.
　He quickly reformed his expression and stated the truth in a matter-of-fact manner.

''The commander of the Third Legion, that bloody headless duke Basteo, has conspired with the deputy commander and brigade commander of our corps to betray our corps.

The trick--? Why?

　The Demon King asked expressionlessly.

You are probably betraying the Demon King so that you can become the next Demon King. That's why he came to cut you down from my army.

Do you have any solid proof?

'Under the circumstances, that is, in the midst of waging war with the humans, it seems to me that the best evidence of this is to imitate the other legions as they drag their feet.

　When Sephiro said that, I waited for the Demon King-sama's reaction.

　I also watch the Demon King-sama's reaction.
　She still closes her eyes and does not move slightly.

　Her chest was rising and falling slightly, so she must be breathing, but without it, she looked like a doll.

　She closes her eyes for a moment, and then opens them heavily.
　Then she blurts out her usual line.


''Is--?''


　Only, this time, another word followed it.



Nah!

　Me and Cephiro raise our voices at the same time.
　It's because the Demon King said something unexpected.

　The demon king glanced sideways and saw the commander of the 3rd Legion Legion, the bloody headless duke and Basteo himself standing there.

　Basteo, holding his head under his arm, opens his mouth.

As I said before, their arguments are a bunch of lies. They are the ones who want to rebel against the demon king. I'm sure you'll be able to see the proof of this and secretly kill Jace for reporting to me, which is how this incident came about.

"Nonsense!　You're the one who incited Jace to betray us!

　Sephiro protests desperately.

'Isn't it absurd to ask us to trust the word of these people who are fighting among themselves in the middle of a battle with these humans in the first place?

　When he said that, Basteo let out a loud laugh.

　Cephiro's eyebrows are raised and his face is flushed, which is rare.
　He must be very annoyed.

　It's a good idea to have a good time with them.

''Both of you refrain!

　Hearing those words, Cephiro and Basteo immediately get down on one knee and bow their heads.
　Me too.

''Unura thinks that I don't know anything about it?

　The demon king said to Basteo, "I've known you have two hearts.

"I'm well aware that you have two hearts. "I'm well aware that you have two hearts," he says, "but do you know why I didn't get rid of you?

..........

　Basteo responds by silence.
　The demon king ignores it and continues.

He continues, "There is no demon that wouldn't want to rebel against me. The better they are, the more they want to be in charge. That's the nature of the demon race. But if we punish people just because they have rebellious intentions, there will be no end to it.

　When I say that, I turn to Cephiro this time.
　Cephiro is unusually shrunken.
　It was the first time I'd seen that Cephiro in this kind of shape.

　In a way, it was a rare sight to see, but it was no stranger.
　If Cefiro was punished, the 7th Legion would be in danger of being dismantled.

　No, Cephiro was more than just his boss, he was also like his own sister. It was unbearable for him to have to deal with such a situation.

　Turning towards Cephiro, the Demon King said.

''Cephiro, I know you don't have two hearts. But you know that this was a mistake on your part.

'Of course, I understand. It's a mismanagement by the mistress.

　Sephiro honestly admits his fault.
　After confirming that, Demon King-sama's usual line.

''Is it--?''

　He continued by saying, "There is a saying.

He continued: "There is a saying that a fight is a win-win situation. But even if I were you, I would not want to lose two outstanding military leaders at this time of the year.

　After saying this, he continued.

''Then let's settle this matter like the demons.
...like a demon, right?

　I couldn't help but interrupt him.
　The demon king didn't seem to care and said as he turned to me.

''It's a duel. Whichever one wins is right, that's what the demon race is all about.''

　She said as much.

I'll tell you how to fight the duel later. Until then, wait in the antechamber.

　And then he got up from his throne.

　The three of them were there, "Haha! He hung his head reverently.