Seven days have passed since I returned to my country - Grandizia.
　I was dealing with an official messenger from Feliana to return the territory to me, and two places, the city of Yumir and the city of Auran, became the territory of Grandizia.
　And as Jessica advised me, instead of being from the Kingdom of Orleans, I decided to leave the city of Ymir to my father and mother, and the city of Oran to my brother Hal and brother Ray. My father was originally the head of a noble family, and Hal is the current head of the family. He may not be familiar with the position of mayor, but it's better than having someone from the elves head there. Incidentally, I also had Brother Ray's wife and son, who came later, go to Oran's town.
　In addition, I also had them take a thousand demons with them, so there's no problem in terms of defense. I've basically told them to follow me.

''Hmm........''

　Name: Noah Whitefield.
　Occupation : Demon wielder level 49
　skill
　Swordsmanship level 99
　Gymnastics Level 88
　Basic magic level 43.
　Lightning magic level 45
　Recovery magic level 26.
　Demon Capture Level 49
　Demon training level 49.
　understanding of demonic languages
　demon caller
　demonic fusion
　demonic mind-conversation

　I sigh as I look at my information floating in front of me.
　As usual, my profession remains 'Demon Master' and I haven't moved from level 49. According to Drake, in order to go from level 49 to 50, I have to take the test of a higher level profession.
　And he said that it was a Mullerian priest who would tell me what the ordeal was to become a higher position. Back then, I was the one who had defeated King Hydra, the guardian of the Mullerian religion, so I thought it would be impossible for me to listen to him.
　But things are different now.
　I had made peace with the Mullerian religion and was on friendly terms with the new High Priest Marin. In other words, Marin would be able to teach me the trials and tribulations of becoming a higher position.
　And by the way, what is the high level position of 'Demon Master' going to be.

'I wonder how I can become a high level position.

　Right now, it's the roof of the court. Basically, when I'm not working, I'm here to bask in the sun.
　I'm not skipping work. You see? I could sense the hydra before.
　Yeah, well.
　I can see the demons going about their business down at the castle. The big, wasteful King's figure was clearly visible, even though he was at the edge of the city.

''What shall we do...''

　I'm sure Marin will probably tell me about the trials to become a high level position if I ask her. But in that case, if the high ranking position of the demonslayer is the demon king, as I expected, what should I do?
　To begin with, when the Demon King is born, the hero is also born. That's the iron rule. I don't know who made the decision or who is controlling it, but that is the rule.
　In other words, when I become a high ranking 'demon king', a 'brave man' may be born somewhere in this world.
　And I will be targeted by the brave man until I die.

''Hmmm........''

　But for me, what is a high level job - that's an interesting question.
　If the high level job is not "Demon King" but "Demon Trainer" or "Demon Pilot", then I might be able to strengthen the demons I've joined.
　When I think about it like that, it's as I thought.
　The person who can teach me this is Marin.

　At the very least, I hope it's not the 'Demon King'.








　Well, here we are, in the center of Calcada, the imperial capital of the Draukos Empire, the Great Temple of St. Adriana.
　I felt like I was invited to come here just a few days ago by former Archbishop Lucdia Linophallus, but this time I came on a different matter.

"Huh, you're still as big as ever!

On your left, sir.

　Although we were entering Imperial territory, we didn't have any separate trouble.
　It would have been quicker if I rode on the back of a puppy, but as expected, if I rode a puppy into the hostile Empire, the soldiers of the Empire wouldn't be silent. That's why I asked former S-ranked adventurer Angus Hoolgar, a former S-ranked adventurer who is probably not yet known to the Empire as one of my companions, to enter the Empire beforehand.
　Then Angus arranged an audience with the Archbishop - Marin, and told him in advance that I had something I wanted to discuss with him, and on the way back I returned in a carriage bearing the Archbishop's seal. And then I rode it all the way to the Empire, that is.
　It's a complicated procedure, but I can't stimulate it badly.

''Is it okay to just get off the train like this?
It might be a good idea.
All right, let's get out of here.

　Incidentally, there were two people who came this time, me and Angus.
　Angus is in a small group because he wants to reveal his identity and explain himself in case of an emergency, and he doesn't think there will be any particular rough spots.
　Angus is the first to head to the entrance of the Great Temple of St. Adriana. Naturally, that's where the two temple knights are still guarding the gate today.

''They are sent by His Holiness the Archbishop. Let's go through.

Ha!

　They have seen that we got off the carriage with the sign of the Archbishop, of course they have seen that we got off the carriage with the sign of the Archbishop.
　The mark of the Archbishop is so convenient.
　And as before, the staircase where the temple knights are guarding the gate is also passed without any particular obstruction.
　Apparently, Angus has shown me something like an allotment. I wonder if there's something like the seal of the Archbishop engraved on that thing as well.
　Up the stairs and further down the corridor to the far end of it.
　I headed to the room where the former Archbishop, Hemmel and Marin were previously waiting for me.

''Welcome. Master Noah.

　There, only Marin was waiting.
　As before, he had a cloth covering from his eyes down to hide his face. And the one he was wearing was not the priest's uniform seen before, but something more extravagant. With gold embroidery carved all over the place, it is probably the top of the line priest's uniform.

'Long time no see, Marine.'

It's been a while. Your Mr. Angus sent me to see if I wanted to talk to you.

Yeah. I need a little help with something.

I will do my best to help you in any way I can.

　Marin's words were a relief.
　I thought he might be confused about many things since he suddenly became an Archbishop, but he seems to be relatively calm.
　I didn't hear about it in detail, but the fact that the former Archbishop was killed in the temple and the next Archbishop was appointed in the temple is a big deal, if you think about it in a normal way. I wonder how they came to terms with this.
　Oh well.
　It's none of my business.

"To tell the truth, I'm a level 49 Demon Wizard.

Level 49...?

'Yeah. So I talked to my buddies and they told me that normally, once you reach level 49, you don't naturally move up anymore. I was told by a Mullerian priest that I had to ask him about the trials and tribulations of getting to a higher position.

Oh, I see.

　Marin nodded.
　If you can ask a Mullerian priest, that means you can ask Marin, the High Priest, and he'll know.
　And one more thing.

'So, I had one thing to discuss with Marin.

Yes, sir.

Why don't we build a Mullerian temple in my country?　In the form of sending some priests. I'm willing to allow Mullerianism in my country as long as they don't even try to force their faith on us.

Well...

　I couldn't make out Marin's mouth, but I could see the glee in his eyes.
　It's a good thing that we've made peace with the Mullerian religion, and I thought it would be good to have one Mullerian temple in the country. Otherwise, like this time, I would have to come to the Empire to learn about the higher positions.
　If Brother Ray and the other elves, and others who had come to a head at level 49, they would be able to learn about the higher-level positions if there was one Mullerian temple in the country.
　Marin nodded at my suggestion.

''Yes, sir. We will have the money for the construction of the temple and other expenses. I'll also adopt a priest to be sent.''

Yeah. That's very helpful.

No, it is I who thank you for giving us a new place to crown St. Muller.

Don't force your faith on me, okay?

Of course I understand that, sir.

　I smile at Marin's willing consent.
　Now, let's get to the point.

I'm not going to be able to get it right. I'm going to ask you to do the most important thing for me.

Yes, sir.

'I want you to tell me the trials and tribulations of getting to the top job and what my top job is.

Yes, sir.

　Soooo, Marin bows his head.
　Then he meditates and raises his right hand, which has a gold ring fitted on all five fingers, and points it at me.
　What will begin?

《Holy Word》

　Along with Marin muttering those powerful words, so, a faint light running in his right hand.
　The type of power is that which is somewhat similar to "Analyze". But the big difference is the direction of that power - whether it is transmitted to the other party or far into the sky.

The great St. Muller, I would like to receive a word from you. I would like to ask for a word from you, Great St. Muller. He is the master of his profession. To whom be the knowledge of the unknown. Let him be tested by St. Muller.

　As the light converged on Marin's right hand, he slowly opened his eyes.
　He stared at me with his eyes, and then the light naturally fizzled out.
　Huh, Marin sighs softly.

''Noah-sama, I received the 《Scripture》 from St. Muller-sama.

'Oh...'

But this is the first time I've ever seen it like this and I'm a little unsure of how to explain it.

　What's in Marin's eyes is confusion.
　Well, it's true that I'm a 'demon user', so there's probably nothing else I've done.

''First of all, Noah-sama's high level position.......I don't know at the moment.

Don't you get it?　How is that possible?

''No.... until now, I've also been given several times the 'scripture' regarding the trials of higher-level positions, but to say the least, it's extraordinary. If it were any other profession, there would be three... at least two places of employment for higher positions. But Lord Noah only offered me one.

Just one thing...

　As I recall, Drake said it too. He said it's like he had to learn three things.
　But it's the only job I've ever had. And I don't even know what it is.

''And the way for Noah-sama to move to a higher position...''

Yeah.

I mean...

　Marin's eyes swam.
　I wonder if it's that severe. I'm sure you'll be able to do most of these things if you're in the current state of mind.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future," he said with a small sigh.



What...?

　Wait, wait, wait.
　The way to move up to a higher position is to defeat the Demon King...?
　I'm not a hero anymore, but--

"To defeat the Demon King...

''Yes, Master St. Muller, that's right... but originally the role of defeating the Demon King was supposed to be a brave man...''

....

But I don't think there's anything wrong with the Oracle and...

　Hmm.
　I don't understand it even if I think about it. I mean, the ordeal is to defeat the Demon King, and that Demon King is at the farthest end of the Rilkara Ruins - that, for all intents and purposes, is Demon King Rilkara.
　I went to the innermost part of the Ruins of Rilkara to get the book of changing jobs. But the Demon King isn't there.
　Perhaps there is more depth than that place.

''Master Noah, this is how it turned out...''

Oh thank you. I understand perfectly.

But why would the defeat of the Demon King...

　Marin is holding his head in his hands, but I can kind of understand that.
　I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not the only one. It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you'll be able to get your hands on it.
　In other words, I haven't yet abandoned the brave man.
　I've cut off the relationship and become a demon wizard, but the brave man is still in my body.
　I let out a big sigh.

I'm not going to be able to get it right. See you.

Are you sure you're ready?

Yeah. I have to go to the ruins of Rilkara now, you know.

Yes, sir. And may St. Muller's blessing be upon you.

Thank you.

　I give Angus a look and turn my back to Marin.
　I know what I have to do. It seems I'm still under the curse of The Brave.
　So, it's a good thing.
　It's a good idea to defeat the demon king and get rid of the brave man.