The Empire of Draukos, the imperial city of Calcada.
　In the austere palace, there is a room that most closely represents its authority. It is the innermost part of the palace, and it exists only beyond the many doors. And only those who are allowed to see the Emperor, the being on top of the clouds, are allowed to enter here.
　That's where - the throne room.
　It is the only place where you can have an audience with the current emperor of the Draukos Empire, Alexis Grand-Dor Draukos.

''...I see...''

　Emperor Alexis remained deeply seated on his throne, stroking his fine white beard as he gave a small nod.
　The two people who kneeled in front of him and bowed their heads were Randy Jackman, a huge man with a bald head, and Shelly McLean, a woman wearing a sorcerer's robe.
　As the two most powerful S-ranked adventurers, they often respond to requests from the state. Requests to defeat dangerous demons, bandits, and so on. Hence, they are in a special position to have an audience with the emperor.

　Such a fact that the two of them played together to Alexis.
　That is, in the forest to the west of the ruins of Rilkara - located on the border of the neighboring kingdom of Olvance, there is a boy who can control demons at will.

''What's his name?''

No.... and that's why I didn't have time to analyze it...

The boy himself did not identify himself. Not even his name he was just a young boy.

　Sherry and Randy answer Alexis' question.
　Essentially, the two of them deserve to be punished for getting away with it. Hence, the two of them tremble, but tell the truth.
　The fact that there is a dragon, a demon that can even become a national crisis - a boy who controls it.

''Hmm........We have received similar reports in my mind. This one was sent in by the High Pope, though.

From the High Pope...?

'Yes. I always thought it was something that raised eyebrows, but I heard that one of the priests met a certain boy in the labyrinth. That's what I heard, and that's why he called himself the 'Demonslayer'.

Wha--

　At Alexis' words, Randy looked up.
　But as soon as he raised his face, he realized that he had acted disrespectfully and immediately bowed his head. He couldn't raise his head in front of the emperor without the words, "Raise your face," he said.
　Shelley knew this, and although she was astonished, she kept her head bowed, but did not say the words.

'Carmine,'

"Ha.

The information from the High Pope what was his name?

Ha, Your Majesty. The boy who called himself the Demonslayer took the name Noah Whitefield.

Yeah, that's right. Do you guys know anything about this?

No, sir.

It's not there.

　Sherry and Randy shake their heads together.
　If there was such a profession as a demon user, it would be natural to talk about it at least a little. But at least no one here has ever heard of such a profession. I'm sure you've heard of the Emperor Alexis, and Carmine Strauss, the Prime Minister and the "Wisdom of Draukos", has no memory of it either.
　It is only natural to assume that this is a misrepresentation of one's profession.

I've never heard of it either. But I have heard of the Baroness Whitefield. They must have been a small aristocratic family that was just a maid in a frontier county.

Your Majesty. It is a noble family said to have been called by the Earl of Andreas the Frontier. Hal Whitefield, the eldest son, is the current head of the family, and Ray Whitefield, the second son, is a member of the Order. The second son, Ray Whitefield is a member of the Order. We have also received confirmation that the third son, who has already left home, is named Noah.

Hmm. I'm sure that the boy you met is this Noah Whitefield. According to the priest, he is capable of defeating the demons that appear in the middle of the ruins of Rilkara with a single blow.

-Oh!

　Randy and Shelly's eyes widen at Alexis' words.
　That's just as well. The middle level of the Lil'Cara Ruins is a vicious labyrinth that even S-ranked adventurers are unwilling to take on. This was because the only person who reached the lower levels and returned alive was the great hero of a thousand years ago, the brave Goldova.

'How strong was that boy? Answer me, Randy.

'Ha, ha!　He's a....

"Mm.

Well, well... he's been giving orders to the dragons and controlling the minotaur at will!　

.... a shot at that Drake Death Sizer. That's tremendous.

　Huh, Alexis lets out a small sigh.
　Drake Desize is a man who is treated as a hero among the adventurers. His level is close to 60, and he is said to be one of the ten most powerful people in the entire continent.
　How much of a monster is it to defeat such a Drake with a single blow?

''Your Majesty.......what will you do?''

Hmm. Well, I think that's it. All right, Randy, Shelly, you guys stand down. You'll be given your orders later.

Ha!

Excuse me, sir!

　At Alexis' words, Randy and Shelly resign from the throne room.
　The only two people left are Alexis and Carmine, the vizier. For Alexis, who doesn't have many people to attend to, the only person in the throne room with her is Carmine, whom she trusts.
　Above all, she cannot let the stranger know such a fact.

''Well Carmine, what do you think?''

Someone who governs dragons and can't stand up to even an S-ranked adventurer can't possibly exist.

So that's what I thought.

I don't know for what reason Noah Whitefield was chosen, but...

"A demon's thoughts are incomprehensible. Especially a demon king. So how does it work?

　Already in his old age, but with the same keen gaze, Alexis stares at Carmine.
　The trusted vizier and the one who understands Alexis' thoughts the most is Carmine. If only Carmine is left to his own devices, everything will go smoothly both domestically and abroad.
　Carmine, such as he was, gave a small smile.

''If the Demon King has appeared in that position, then there are many things that must be done, but first of all, you are a brave man.

"The myths of old have held true since the beginning of time. Only a brave man can defeat a demon king.

I believe we need to engage with other nations as well. But, Your Majesty... this could be seen as an opportunity of sorts.

Ho.....

　Cooing, Alexis also smiles.
　Truly, this vizier knows exactly what he's thinking, he said.

''He hides the information and then sends assassins on top of it.

Well, of course.

''The assassin should not know that the target is the Demon King. In addition, you can make it look like the work of the Kingdom of Olvance. If you do so, the Demon King will attack the Kingdom of Olvance on his own. We're going to be able to take care of the exhausted Olvance Kingdom as it is.

What you need is time. Until we can find a brave man, you know...

"Would you like to try your hand at the legendary summoning of a hero?

'Hmm. You can't trust what is written in the mouldy literature. Just find a brave man, quickly. I don't care what kind of information you have. Before the Demon King destroys the Kingdom of Olvance, our country will take possession of the brave men.

Yes, sir.

Hmm.

　Just as Carmine nodded and was about to quit in front of Alexis.
　Suddenly, as if remembering, Carmine asked.

'Speaking of which, Your Majesty,'

Hmm?

"What kind of shouting shall we do for the Whitefield family? A family that has produced a demon king in spite of itself. We can't just leave him like this.

Yeah, well, I guess--

　Huh," Alexis let out a small sigh.

''Clan members, beheaded.

Yes, sir.

　He ordered this with the ease of a little errand, as if he were asking for a little help.