Two weeks had passed since I added Yataro to my command.

　I had joined Lina's unit today to gain experience and enjoy the invasion of the controlled territory.

'Have you gotten used to the sunlight?'
I can't say I've gotten used to it. You're still lazy as ever.

　Under the sun's hateful ultraviolet rays, Lina, who is walking next to me, calls out to me.

　Initially, I had planned to participate only in indoor-type invasions of so-called dungeon-type controlled areas, but in spite of that, the dungeon-type controlled areas were few. Even under the sunshine, their bodies are C-ranked. I've realized that I'm fully capable of competing against lower-ranked players, so I've decided to compete outdoors as long as I've carefully researched the territory I control.

　It's a matter of feelings, but until now I was in a state of mind where night is normal and daytime is despair, but now I can capture my mood to the point where I'm at my best at night and my mood is at a slump during the day.

　The dominant territory that they were currently invading was dominated by the Demon King of the beast species, a dominant territory whose entire surface was based on the motif of a devastated city.

''Do you urge the Demon King here to make recommendations?''
I'm just going to prompt you with a few words first.

　Unlike the subordinates that can be created, the Demon King is resourceful and highly capable, but it's very difficult to add to his subordinates. If they didn't know the specifications of the 【Surrender】, there were a lot of demon kings who would shake their heads even if I told them to hand over the 【True Core】. Even if they did know, most of the Demon Kings refused, saying that their position of being deprived of the right to live and die and absolute obedience was no different from that of a slave.

''Speaking of which, is it true that the Dwarf Demon King can improve his weapons once he becomes a mate?''
From what I've been able to find on that site, it seems that some modifications are possible.
Huh. I'm looking forward to the day we add Hakui's Demon King to our ranks.
Does Lina want to modify her weapon?
The length of the handle, the thickness ... and if it could be made a little lighter so it doesn't lose its sharpness, that would be great.
I don't know if I can order that much detail, but I can't wait to add it to my payroll.
'Theon, you should try to touch different spears and try to find the shape of the spear that suits you best.
I'll try it next time.

　Lina's tone was a bit excited and unusually eloquent as she talked about weapons.

''For that, let's make our way to Hakui!
Yeah.

　I was ministering to Lina, who was talking passionately........

　--~♪

　Light music starts playing in my pants pocket.

　Phone?　The only people who might call me are Rina, who walks next to me; Blue, who belongs to Chloe's unit; Kaede, who is scouting the base ahead of us; and Kanon and Yataro, who are staying at home in the controlled area.

　I only give Saburo a social network account that only allows messages to be exchanged, but the content sent to him is so childish that it has been blocked.

　Who's that?　I thought I told him not to call me unless it was an emergency....

　I take out my smart phone from my pocket and check the name on the screen.

　Yataro.........?

　I have decided the 7th of every month as the day to create a random number in the same space as Yataro. Today is the 24th. If I had other things to do besides 《Random Number Creation》....

　I hurriedly operate my smartphone and answer the incoming call.

''It's Sion!　What's the emergency?
Sorry for the invasion. Sorry about the invasion, Yataro. Speaking of an emergency, this is an emergency.
What's going on?
"A powerful enemy, a demon king, has invaded from the city of Oyabe.

　--!

　The Demon Lord is attacking us?　A Demon King who can attack the dominion area, in other words, a Demon King who can go outside of the dominion area. Only Demon Kings who have grown to level 10 or higher can do so.

''What's the situation?''
"I am currently on the second level. Izayoi, Saburo and I believe that if you and I join forces, it should be possible to defend the area and I would like to hear what Mr. Theon wishes.

　It was the right decision to leave the defense to Yataro. What Yataro wants to hear from me is whether or not I'm going to add him to my staff.

　Yataro was not only concerned with defense, but also with expanding his forces.

''How long can you last if you don't throw in your subordinates and sub-laws?''
"If you have no soldiers and no Saburo, you have ten days. However, you may end up losing a great many men.
What if it's only defended by an army I can create?
"Even with the Living Mail and Dhampir, and a bunch of ghouls, giant bats and goblins, you still have eight days.
Do you have enough in reserve?
"based on the assumption that the other spheres of control will be protected.
Quite a feat.

　I organize the current situation and the information Yataro told me in my head.

　I'm currently at the third level of the dominant domain, which is structured with seven levels. If I proceed with a forced march, I should be able to take control of the dominion area in four days. If I were to turn back, I'd be able to escape from the dominion area in two days.

　That's not too late, even after the invasion.

　No, wait.... Even if we were to succeed in the invasion, the Demon King of the dominant realm we're currently invading has control over one other dominant realm. In other words, 《Pseudo Peace》 will not occur. That's not a problem, but........the Demon King attacking from Oyabe City is over level 10 - I can guess that he is a strong enemy.

　Should I make all the necessary preparations?

　Even if you're going to force them to become part of the family, you need to show an overwhelming advantage. If that is the case........

"Yataro. You have five days to defend it to the death. Minimize the number of subordinates to be sacrificed and arrange for them to reach the 12th level on the fifth day.
"Woohoo. It's another difficult order to fulfill, but if it's an order, we'll fulfill it.
You're in charge.
"When you succeed, the random number...

　He disconnects the call to Yataro and gives orders to Lina and the others.

'You have four days to take control of this controlled territory!　We don't need to force the enemy to be eradicated, we'll attack with an emphasis on invasion speed!
""Ha!"

　He had been invading with a policy of eliminating all the enemies from the perspective of gaining experience, but he switched his policy and started the invasion with an emphasis on speed.


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　Four days later, at night.

　--Bastards!

　I cut down the enemy's household members who were guarding the 【True Core】 and secured the 【True Core】. I quickly completed my control of the dominant area and moved with Lina and the others to the innermost part of the First Dominant Area where Yataro was waiting.

''Oh!　You're back?
It took longer than I expected. So, how's it going?
There are currently 21 targets on the 11th level of the 42nd Territories, sir.

　I take control of my smartphone and check the live footage of the forty-two dominion realm.

''The head of the enemy is a dark elf...?
I can see that... but I'm a lot better with magic than Chloe.

　A dark elf with a specialization in magic?　I don't know all the races an elf can evolve to at level 10... but if you're specializing in magic power, was there no other option but a dark elf?

Lina, are you ready for your first fight in a row?
Right now?
No, it's been about 12 hours.
Then it's not a problem.

　When I check with Lina, who had just finished invading the dominion realm, she responds with strong words.

''The way to the forty-twoth dominion realm is...''
It is possible to make the transference via the fourth estate.

　Currently, a [Transfer Device] is installed from the first dominant region so that it can "transfer" to all dominant regions. However, because the safety of the first dominant region would be compromised if it was a direct connection, it is connected via the dominant region of the safe region. Under normal circumstances, if the enemy invades the innermost part of the area, the 【Transition Device】 would be removed from the fourth dominant region by creating the dominant region. This ensured safety and convenience.

　This know-how was something he had obtained from the message board of 'Laplace'.

''Izayoi, Saburo.......let's intercept the enemy.
Will you take care of it?
'I will show the horrors of my abyss to Master Theon and Canon Tan.

　The two vampires who were waiting in the same room replied with a confident look on their faces.

''Yataro. Transfer the main force to the forty-second controlled territory.
Yes, sir.

　Yataro bows his head reverently.

''The objective is to secure the head of the invaders--the Demon King!　If there are any other demons you see, take them alive whenever possible!　So ... let's get going.

""Ha!"

　They were moving to the forty-second dominion territory with their high morale subordinates in tow.