The banner of the Demon King's Army wavering in the royal capital of the Kingdom of Rosalia, Reezus--the banner of the Demon King's Army is displayed throughout the city of Reezus, seemingly declaring loudly that this city is owned by the Demon King's Army.

　The banner of the Demon King's Army was flying all over the city of Reezus, seemingly proclaiming loudly that this city was the property of the Demon King's Army.

　It was a proud and pleasing thing to the demon race and demons, but in the eyes of the humans, it might seem like a disgrace.

　As evidence of this, the main street of the royal capital, which is usually full of activity, was quiet today, as if a funeral was being held.

　I was looking down on the scene from the mansion I had been given.
''Oh dear, this makes it look like we, the Demon King's Army, are the villains.
　I let out a sigh and asked my maid, Sati, to agree.

''I guess everyone in King's Landing still doesn't know about the Demon King's Army's, no, Master's benevolence.

I hope you're right.

　When he returned, he stated his biggest concern.

''Right now, it's good that the fear of the Demon King's army is still leading to attrition, but if this leads to anger, the citizens might revolt. It would be tricky if that happens.''

"I was told that Rosalia's army against the Demon King's army has been destroyed, sir?

The army may have been destroyed, but the people are still alive. This is a world where anyone can be a warrior. Even a hoe and a spade can be used as a weapon. Every house has at least a kitchen knife. Even a stone can be a great weapon.

The stone can be a weapon?

　Sati asked with a strange look on her face.

'Throwing stones is a fine weapon,'

　In fact, in a previous life, stone throwing is a fine weapon. In all parts of the world.

　There is a legend that David, a heroic king in Judea, defeated a giant soldier (Goliath) with a sling, and in ancient Greece, stone throwing soldiers were rampant. Even in the Warring States period, stone throwing troops existed.

　The same is true in this other world, where stone throwing troops, both on the human and demon sides, were an important part of the war effort.

　Therefore, if you lick the citizens because you don't have a weapon, you'll get a tremendous kickback.

　I wanted to be careful about that point, but how far would that caution extend to the current situation of the Demon King's Army?

''If your master is ruling, is there any problem?''

　Sati, the maid, asks me that.

'What makes you think that?'

　I ask Sati back.

"There hasn't been a single rebellion in the city where you ruled," he said. The people of Ivalice are happy to hear that the city is more prosperous than it was when they first arrived there.

So, I see, Satie appreciates my past performance.

'It's immodest of you to judge your master. Satie is just stating the facts.

''Yeah, well, if I do say so myself, when it comes to governing, even the Demon King's Army would be quicker to count from the top.

Yes, master knows how the demons feel about humans as well as the humans.

'I suppose that's my strength. Well, if you ask the other legion leaders, I'd probably look like a sweetie or a freak...

Yes, so I'm sure that this city of Reezus will soon regain its peace and get back to normal life once the master is in charge.

　Satie assured him, "Master, would you like some tea and chiffon cake? He continued.

　I wanted to continue, "Mm," but I continued, "Wait a minute.
　There was something I hadn't told her yet.
　She continues with a serious look on her face.

'Sati, it's true that if I rule, this city might run just fine. It would be returned to Tristan without a single rebellion and without delay.

　I punctuated my words there, and continued, "There's just one problem.

　She has a pretty serious expression and tone of voice. Of course, she wouldn't be able to see the expression on my face because of the 'mask of change' on my face.

　After taking a breath, I told Sati about that serious issue.

I've got a tradition in the Demon King's Army of 'cut and paste'. Unless there are special circumstances, the legion that takes the land will become the ruler of that land.''

What do you mean?

　Sati asks curiously.
　She probably doesn't know how she dropped this Reezus.

　The history of how this Reezus was dropped by Cephiro of the Seventh Legion while I was attracting the last of the Rosarian army.

　When I explained this to Sati in detail, she finally began to realize the problem.

　I explain the facts to Sati in a nutshell.

In other words, the person who can be entrusted with the control of this city is my beautiful former boss, Sephiro.

　Hearing those words, Satie unusually popped her mouth open.

Well.

　He looked a little puzzled.

　His expression seemed to indicate the seriousness of the matter.
　Sephiro is not an incompetent demon race, nor is he a brutal demon race.
　Nor is he a brutal demon race.

　However, she is not a simple, easy-going demon race, or rather, she is not interested in anything that does not interest her.

　Is it safe to entrust the capital of this metropolis, much less Rosalia, to such a woman?

　I'm worried about my former boss, but seeing that there's no major disruptions or rebellions so far, I guess her governance is going well.

　Besides, the 7th Legion, a legion called the 7th Legion, has a good group of people at the brigade level, even though the commander of the legion is not a good one.

　The Fang Beast Brigade's Kushana, an old man from Manticore, is useful on the battlefield, but he's also useful on the domestic side. Now that I'm independent as a corps commander, he's become a key figure in military politics as the deputy commander of the 7th Corps.

　Cephiro is also an excellent civilian.

　He has an array of competent and diligent bureaucrats, including the secretary of the demon tribe who used to pour me 'blood tea' during the brigade commanders' meeting.

　On the other hand, if Cephiro was lazy, the governance of Leasas might be better without delay.

　When I express that opinion, Sati's expression falls slightly and she laughs with a chuckle.

''Yes, indeed, it may be as the master says.

Well, that witch. If she sees something interesting, she'll jump on it.

　As I laughed and added that, I heard a knock at the door.

　Apparently, a visitor had arrived.
　This knock on the door must be Giron the Orc.
　After allowing him to enter, Giron announced.

'Sir, Lady Cephiro has arrived--'

　Giron couldn't finish his words because that Cephiro had entered the room before he could finish them.

　She had a smirk on her face and a wicked look on her face.
　Seeing this, I let out a gasp and said to Satie, "I think there's something interesting going on here.

I think I've found something interesting.

I see that, my master. --I'll bring you some wine now.

　Satie tells me so, to make me feel better.

　Cephiro is in a good mood and says, "Little girl, she only drinks the best Peruna wine," but Satie seems confused.

　Apparently there is no wine from Peruna in the house of the aristocrat who rents it.
　I look at her and say, "Just the cheap stuff.

　I gave her a look that she wouldn't know if I poured it into a glass anyway, but I guess that's all she needed to know.

　It's the quintessential Satie.
　With that much information, he came in with a bottle of wine, just as I had instructed.

　And Cefiro was a Cefiro, too, and when I prefaced it with, "This is from Peruna,

Yes, as expected, this wine is the only thing that will suit my taste buds.

　I can't help it.
　She still has a poor sense of taste.

I sipped my cheap wine and asked her, "What do you want, Commander?

'What do you want, Commander, who is supposed to be busy dealing with the post-war process of the Riesas reign?　You don't mean to tell me that you've come here to keep me company for the evening, do you?

I suppose it wouldn't surprise you if I told you I'm here to help you with your dinner.

Sure.

Well, I've come to get you to have a drink with me this evening. You may be a legionnaire, but you still need a moment's peace of mind, don't you?

..........

You just gave me a look that said, "You're in the habit of resting all the time. You thought the mistress was forcing everything on Kushana and the civil servants.

No, sir.

　-- or so I think. Can this witch read my face through the mask?
　Or does she have some kind of wiretap in this room right away?
　I've had such an imagination, but Cephiro continues.

I don't think that's the only reason he's here. There's no way he would come for that reason. Yes, that's about 80% of the reason.

　Still, it's 80%.
　The quintessential fallen witch, I thought, but instead of saying it, I asked, "Why is that?

'Then let's hear the reason for the other twenty percent.

Well, not so fast. Life is long.

A year may be a moment in time for the Lord Commander, but it's precious to me.

'Is that ironic that my mistress has lived for hundreds of years?

No way.

　And when I denied it, he said, "Really? The Witch of the Black Peril stared at me with zit eyes.
　After enduring her demon eyes for a while, I was able to find out the true reason for her visit.
　She said this in a tone that was easier than deciding on a breakfast menu.


Soon, the Demon King will build a new castle in the middle of Rosalia. It has been decided that you, your mistress and Luthrara of the Fourth Legion will be in charge of building it.


　It's an honour," said Cephiro, gulping down his wine with a look of pride on his face.