I changed my mind and decided to ask Kanon my next question. By the way, the answer to the question Kanon asked in [Special] seems to be "Please confirm with your own eyes. It's a blunt answer.

'Next question. Isn't Kanon the Demon King now?

''Ah, yes. When Sion-san was immersed in his world, I confirmed that my current race is 《Pixie》. To explain it in terms of status--

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　Name: Canon
　Appropriate: chaos.
　Race: Pixie
　LV: 3
　Body: D
　Magic power: D
　Knowledge: B
　BP: 5
　Special Ability: Fairy
　　　　　　instantaneous memory
　　　　　　natural operation
　　　　　　earth javelin
　　　　　　Language (Fairy)
　　　　　　Language (Sub-Race A)
　　　　　　Language (Sub-Race B)
　　　　　　Language (Demon)
　　　　　　Language (Celestial)
　　　　　　Language (Race)
　　　　　　Telepathic communication (slime)
　　　　　　Telepathic communication.
Telepathic communication.

　It would be. Other than [Creation] and [Alchemy], CP and the like had also disappeared. Moreover, compared to the time of the Demon King (fairy species), the total length seems to have shrunk to 1/3rd of the length.

''Hm?　If you're no longer a demon king you'll need to sleep and eat?

　The reason I'm able to work without sleep or rest and without taking any food at all is thanks to my special ability called 【Demon King】. My subordinates needed to eat and sleep normally.

''That will be the case........''

　So far, my men and women have been fed by invading humans, the corpses of my men who have been defeated by humans, and, if there is not enough, alchemy... should I create a field or something?　It was an item I knew existed as an item, but it was one that I had gone through because it was too much trouble.


　I found myself talking about it for over an hour. There were less than 23 hours left in [Pseudo Peace].

　I should probably stock up on information before reassembling the area of control.

　However, if that happens - the question is how far we can trust Kanon.

''What's the current position of canon?''

You can consider me your subordinate.

　Then can you give them instructions like the rest of your dispensation?

　-- roll up your skirt.

"...What?　What?　Yes, yes!

　Kanon flushed and rolled up her one-piece skirt with her own hands.

　Mm. It's a good idea.

What is this?

No, you said you're one of my men, so I wanted to see if you could give me some instructions.

　I'm getting results.

Well, in that case, I guess I'll just have to do something else...

　Kanon looks embarrassed and small on the ground.

　Well, it's possible that my personality has been denied... but don't you worry about betraying me?

By the way, what happens when I die?

Depends on how you die. If they are killed by mankind, my people will all disappear, including me. If you are killed by a demon king, my men will obey the demon king who killed them.

Other than me being killed by the Demon King, is it possible for canon to serve another Demon King?

The demon king is the demon king, he's the one who bends. Bloodsucker Demon King, it's Covenant. The Dwarf Demon King is Drunkard. If you are a slime demon king, you can become a member of another demon king's family if I agree to the terms of the contract.

　Yes, a parade of words I didn't know.

　When I asked for a detailed explanation, it seems that different races have different methods of becoming a family member depending on the race they evolved from.......

　Demon King (Race): The bond between the two races -- makes the person with whom you have formed a bond a member of your family.
　Demon King: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon -- The demon king turns his broken heart into one of his household members in a show of strength.
　Demon King: Balance -- A demon king who makes an offering to his household.
　Demon King (Elf) - The Demon King makes a family of the elves and spirits with whom he has made a pact.
　Demon King (Dwarf) : The Dwarf who drinks alcohol with him or her and stays the night with him or her becomes his or her family.
　Demon King - Suction - the demon king turns the victim into his family.
　Demon King (Beast) - Resonance - a person with whom he has a sympathetic relationship becomes one of his household.
　Demon King (Fairy): Trust -- The king turns to one who trusts him or her as his or her family.
　Demon King (Bloodsucker): Contract -- The king turns the blood cup into a family member of the one he has drunk the blood cup from.
　Demon King (Dragon): 《Lord's Devotion》 - a man who is a follower of the same faith as you.
　Demon King (Fallen): 《Conversion》 -- A man who believes in the same faith as the king is made a family member of his own.

　The above are the requirements for each race to become one of their family members. The CP required to become a family member differs according to race, with the bloodsuckers having the most.

　The explanation is so abstract that I don't really understand it.

The second is the fact that it's not a good idea. The point is, as long as the canon doesn't become another demon king's family member, it can't betray me, is that correct?

''Yes. Unless Zion-san tells you otherwise, you have free will but I'm fine with that perception.

　Kanon nodded with a serious look on his face.

''Then let's trust Kanon to speak. Now, I will tell you my past and future course of action.

Yes, sir.

'Ask me about it and then tell me what information you think I need.

I understand.

　I told Kanon the course of action so far - that I had deliberately lured humanity into my dominion territory in order to survive. I also explained the necessity and the means to do so as carefully as possible.

'I see. So that's why you planted such a powerful weapon inside the treasure chest.

You knew about this?

''If you look it up on the internet, it will be easy to find out. Besides.........the humans who were hunting me down just before I surrendered to Mr. Theon were the Twin Peasants and their party.

Ah..... That group invaded the territory controlled by canon?

'Yes. If Mr. Sion had answered a little later, I would have disappeared.

That means that group failed to liberate the territory they control, right?

'So it will be. If it was eliminated when I [surrendered].

''They say they're going to start invading this place once they've freed three of the city's controlled territories... but I'm assuming the canon controlled territories are considered a no-count, right?

'Hmmm, I'm not sure. My dominion territory is still an impenetrable zone in the eyes of humanity, so I guess I'm okay with that idea?

By the way, how many days was it since the invasion of canon control territory?

Well, this is day six.

What?　Isn't it too soon?　You've been pushed to the edge right before you were released in six days!

　Six days to be released, isn't the pace too fast?

I can't help it......... I failed to build...

''I see. Considering that the area of canon control was too weak does that give you a little more grace?

'The way you put it, it's hurtful......... Well, it's a fact........ But there could possibly still be a level 1 Demon King!　Then it would be more than my area of control...

'No, that's unlikely. They'd be at least a level two.
　Or, many demon kings have reached level 3.

''Why?''
　I instantly dismissed Kanon's idea, and Kanon asked me.

'I'd have to guess ... but it's appropriate.

'Appropriate?　Um, was that the result of the proper investigation that day?

''That's right. All those who became the Demon King are those who have been selected by [Chaos]. The proper conditions for 【Chaos】 are, if I had to guess.......those who lacked cooperation, those who were too assertive inside, those who hadn't adjusted to the world before the 【World Salvation Project】, and - this world. Those who have a high aptitude for. In other words, I think they're chosen for those who have a high degree of adaptability to this world.

What makes you think that?

The [World Salvation Project] -- a project where [Rowe] and [Chaos] fight and save the world. This project is fundamentally too disadvantageous for 【Chaos】. First of all, the numbers are overwhelmingly different. Secondly, 【Chaos】 can't go out of the dominant area until the level reaches 10, in other words, until the human race, which is 【Row】, grows up. To top it all off, [Chaos] needs to annihilate not only humanity, but also all the other Demon Kings besides himself.

'It's not fair, if you ask me. Ah!?　But, [Chaos] - the Demon King has a higher basic ability than humanity, and he can create.

'Yes. That's a big advantage. But I still think we're at a disadvantage. And that's assuming that's it.

Yes, sir.

'[Chaos] is at such a disadvantage. So the question arises. If it was at such a disadvantage in the first place, wouldn't it be a 'conflict'?　According to the information gathered from the internet, the statistics are for Japan only, but the number of impenetrable zones that have occurred in Japan--that is, the number of Demon Kings--is about 16,000. And the number of controlled territories liberated until yesterday is 124; it's a rough calculation, but that means that 99.225% of the Demon Kings have survived.

That makes it sound like the Demon King has the advantage.

'Not really, because until 17 days ago, the survival rate was 100%. From now on, the survival rate figure is going to go down with each passing day.

I see.

''Well, what I'm trying to say is that it's been 37 days since [Lowe] and [Chaos] started fighting, and the Demon King is fighting too much of a good fight. More to the point, the first time the dominant territory was liberated was on the 29th day after they started fighting. In Japan, it would be the 30th day. If there was even one Demon King who couldn't adapt to this world, who was shaking and unable to do anything, don't you think the dominion realm would have been liberated earlier?

'If you ask me, I suppose...'

''Even if it's a Demon King from the secret dominion realm that no one comes to, ordinary Demon Kings have adapted to this world. That means no Demon Lord is trembling at level one.

I see.

Well, the only exception would be the Demon King who is extremely concerned with knowledge.

''Huh........ That being said.........

　I laughed to tease Kanon, and he floated dazedly like an insect doused with insecticide.

'Well, in light of that........what's up?'

　When I tried to get back to the subject, Kanon put his hand to his forehead and frowned.

'No, whatever.'

　Hmm?　I'm suspicious of canon.

　-- now, you can tell me what you're thinking.

　I'm going to make a strong-armed maneuver-- compulsory.

"Huh..... Well, I'm in a bind.

Troubled?　What?

No, I just think you're so smart, Mr. Theon.

Really?

　I guess I'm just more of a delusional, thoughtful person than I am a smart person.

If I don't, my schedule will be...

What's the plan?

''If I'm lucky, I'm planning to use this knowledge to get a slot as a military strategist or a chief of staff... hahaha!

　You can't hide anything when you're under your command? That's convenient.

"Strategist?　The canon...?

No, it's not, you know, it's not a plan, it's a hope, it's a...

　The canon replies sluggishly.

'Well..... Currently, it's a search tool at best.'

It's a search tool...

'Well, I don't care if you're a military strategist or a chief of staff, but if you want to fit into that slot, you'll have to work hard and show your ability.

Umm..... Okay......

　This is how I discussed my newly acquired search tool - the canon - and thought about my future plans.