--Now, what should I do?

　While I was nursing a dragon zombie that was turning to ashes and disappearing, all I could think about was what would happen next.

　After all, this time, the way to defeat it is the way to defeat it.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to get through the "barrier" that kept even the dragon tribe's attacks at bay, because I wasn't a demon, I was a human. That point was a bit distressing, and I didn't have the confidence to excuse myself if I was pursued.

　Should I dare to appeal to my five bodies and show my superhuman-like strength?
　Or would it be more realistic to pretend to be in a bit of pain?
　However, my beloved subordinates didn't give me the time to worry about such a leisurely affair.

'Duh, mister!

　Jiron hugged me, even breaking into tears.

　Being hugged by a big orc ugly man was never a pleasant experience, but I've gotten so used to having this little guy around that I'm completely used to it. I'm so impressed with how he's managed to work his way up to the rank of troop leader in this way.

''Master, master, master Ike's master!　I'm so relieved to hear that you're okay!　When you ran into me by yourself, I wasn't in a good mood...

'What, Giron. Did you expect me to lose?

Yeah, of course not. I had faith that Ike's husband would win!

Okay.

　Good grief, I thought from the moment I entered the labyrinth, he's petty, cunning, and hard to hate.

"...Lord Ike. I've seen what you have to offer.

　The next person to call out to me was Sigan of the dragon race.

　Putting his prized spear back on his back, he knelt underneath me. He reverently bows his head and continues in his normal tone.

"I've had a chance to see how good you are. "I have seen how good you are, Michigan, and I pledge my allegiance to you. I will follow every aspect of your leadership on the battlefield.

You're so formal. It's okay, more frank. Look at Giron.

　Well, I'm not asking you to follow this guy's example.

　Sigan said briefly, "By nature," and he pulled the girons off of me that were still attached to me. Thank goodness. I'm not sure I've ever seen such a thing.

"Master Ike.

　The next person to call out to me was Lilith.

　Her brown skin appeared to be slightly uptight. For some reason, despite the clothes that clearly show the lines of her body, Lilith seemed uncomfortable and squirming, which resembled the appearance of a shy, raw girl.

'Lilith. How's your wound?

Oh, you're all right, thank you very much. Uh, well, you see, Mr. Ike.

?

Well, I mean please forgive me for my earlier rudeness. I didn't expect Ike-sama to be so powerful.......................no, I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

...It's okay. It's not a crime that you didn't know what I was capable of.

　The other party is the troop leader class, while this one is a lowly magician in the Demon King's army who was just appointed as a brigade leader. How can I blame them for not knowing their abilities?

　It's just because I happen to be a human being that I succeeded this time.
　When I think about it, it's still a little distressing.

''........Ike-sama is a strange person, isn't he?''

"?　Really?

Yes, that's right. Normally, demons don't talk about their friends. They don't worry about their men. If a colleague dies on the battlefield, it's only because he or she was inexperienced. And, like Master Ike, I'm not humble. Power is the righteousness of a demon race. Humility that masks power is a poisonous morality.

Hmmm... that's about it.

　Maybe it's because I'm Japanese at heart, but I tend to be humble. It's a bad habit for people who have memories of their past lives.

　I'll keep this in mind from now on, shall I? I'm not sure what kind of sarcasm Cephiro will have to say about me if I show my legs in this way.

''But........Ike-sama might as well keep it that way.

"?　What does that mean?

'Just the way it is. 'Modest and merciful, Master Ike. I could tell from being by his side on the road. That's the charm of Lady Ike, isn't it? I see why Master Cephiro approves.

..........

　It's funny.
　It's a compliment, right?　This is a compliment from Lilith, right?

　And yet, since a moment ago, I can't stop getting chills. Much stronger than when I stood up to the dragon zombies--and much stronger than when I stood up to them.

'Master Ike saw that I was the right person to offer my virginity to!

　And.
　Lilith declared powerfully, stretching her ample breasts.
　

'Well, wait, Lilith. I am the descendant of the Immortal King, as you can see. It's nice to be desired by a woman like you, but you know what?

''Mm, that's certainly a problem. Then this Lilith, I'll do my best to restore life to Ike-sama, both in battle and in my studies!　Don't worry, Mr. Ike!　I'm not a whore, and I'm not a b*tc*!　I'm dedicated to the ministry.

Oh, yeah, well, good luck with that.

　Is this what the chill I felt every time I came in contact with Lilith is........

　 If they find out that I'm a human and Lilith's feelings for me don't diminish, she'll be dead, having sucked all the sperm out of me.

　That's why I've got to act like a demon, especially if Lilith doesn't realize that I'm human.

　Well at any rate, the three members of the executive team seem to have acknowledged my abilities.

　This air of supremacy and submissiveness is instantly transmitted to the demons and monsters that were in formation. Before long, I was surrounded by a large number of brigade members, and I was being hoisted up in the air.


''Hurray, Ike-sama!
I heard you took down a dragon zombie in one fell swoop!
"We, the Immortal Brigade, will follow you for life!
No wonder Master Cephiro approves!
"Glory to the immortal brigade!
A hero of the Demon King's army is born!
All hail the Immortal Brigade!
I would gladly die for Master Ike!
Hail, Master Ike!　Hooray!


　Everyone is hurling words of praise at me from their mouths.
　........I'm still not very good at this kind of thing. But it's not bad.

　It looks like I've managed to respond to the recklessness of Cephiro, who asked me to show him my achievements...

　I patted my chest in relief as the brigade members lifted me up in the air.