It was the fourth day since the invasion.
　They had now reached the ninth level and were resting.

　From the third level, the number of traps increased, and although Takahar, the first invasion, was caught many times, it was not so critical as to be a pinch. From the fourth level, the maple, who was used to investigating the dominant territory, saw the traps in advance and was no longer bothered by the traps.

　I asked the maple for tips on how to spot the traps, but the answer was........

Hmm. It doesn't feel right.

　The answer was not helpful at all.

　Surprisingly, after the maple, Sarah was the next one who was sensitive to the traps. Sarah was also aware of the existence of traps beforehand and acted to avoid them all. Occasionally, she deliberately triggered a less lethal trap to trap Sabraw, but she had to stop it by order, as it was a waste of time.

　As far as I could see on my smartphone, Chloe's troops were invading the seventh level. Lina's troops were invading the eighth level.

　The subordinates eating next to me - my unit, which is invading the territory we control together, is made up of the first subordinates I've teamed up with. It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're looking for a job.

'The most troublesome thing about quitting the Demon King is food and sleep.

　Takaharu grumbles as he eats the highly preserved dried meat.

'Maybe Aashi doesn't hate his current life with rice?　Like, just wish it was a little better?
--Ha!　A homemade lunch for Kanon-tan--
No way.
"--!　All right, I understand. You think Sara's making this for me?　My favorite food is...
'Seriously, Swastika!'

　Sarah yells angrily at Saburou who says something playful.

'I mean, Theon. We can have humanity under our control too, right?
It's messy, but it's possible.

　I respond to Takaharu's words as he suddenly turns the conversation around.

''Well, let's get someone who seems to be a good cook for us next time.
What?
So let's put the best guy on the crew who can cook a meal.
'Yes!　Ah, I agree with Takaharu!
Huh..... I don't dislike that idea either.

　Sarah and Saburo agreed with Takahar.

'Didn't you hear me say it was a hassle?　It takes a lot of CP and effort to get humanity under your control, you know?
'The effort... the effort of making your family members, right?　I'll help you.

　Takahar replies to my words in a light-hearted tone. I'm not going to help you or anything, you guys are absolutely at my command, right?

　The former Demon King's subordinates are really troublesome........ They are capable, but unlike the created subordinates, they have free will. You can keep them bound with orders but that won't allow them to show their full potential. It's a hassle - but he's capable.

　Food, clothing, and shelter ... things that are essential to human life.

　If you create a group of men just because it's troublesome, you will be swallowed up by a powerful enemy one day. The existence of a former demon king is indispensable to the expansion of their power. In fact, having fought with them, I know that the former Demon King is strong. Even Saburou would need an enormous amount of time and effort to raise a subordinate with the same strength.

　That's a lot of trouble........

''I get it. I'll think about it when I have a Dwarf-bred Demon King under my command this time.

　I would reply in the form of a response for now.


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　It was the fifth day since the invasion.

　Currently, they had advanced to near the deepest part of the tenth level. In front of him was a small room with a true core installed, and in front of it were over 50 golems and dwarves laying out a line of defense.

　So the level of the Demon King here is 10.

　 In order to raise the level to 11 or higher, it was necessary to control a control area that exceeds 50 like me, or repeat invasions like Sarah, or defeat all the invaders like Takahar, the Demon King himself.......

'My name is Zain-Akila!　Insolent men!　Get out of your master's territory at once!

　A small, muscular dwarf equipped with a full plate and holding a shield larger than his own height shouts so loudly that the air trembles.

　The name of the Demon King who controls this dominant realm is called 'Akira'?

　There's no need for me to call my name back, but.......

　--Sarah, come forward!

'What?　Ah-si--

　--Shut up!

　

　

　

　Is it Saburo........

　--Sablow!　Identify yourself!　Pose as the leader!

'Phew!　My name is Dark Dracul III!　My dear Lord Theon's foremost subordinate and the ruler of all darkness, ya!　Walk away?　Huhhhh ... unfortunately you have been caught in the eye of our king. Curse your fate - despair of the depths of my abyss!

　Sablow came forward with an unintelligible name. Would the enemy have recognized Sabraw as a subordinate of the subordinate who created him?　You wouldn't think that a curious person named Dark Dracul III would be a former Demon King. Is the disturbance a success, in a sense...?

　Sarah and Takahar give Saburou a cold look as he spreads his hands and decides to make a smug face.

　Would the enemy have misidentified Saburou as their leader?　With a hint of anxiety, the final battle for the invasion was about to begin.

"You've sent your unimportant family members here.... You are defending this place to the death!

　The Demon King Akira's subordinates--with Zain's command, the golems became a wall, and countless arrows poured down from behind them.

''No licking of Aashi!　--Windowstorm!

　The storm that Sarah released pushes back the flying arrows, and the living mails with their shields at the ready catch all the bows and arrows that escaped the several storms.

　--Sarah, can you destroy the golem's core?

'That golem is impossible!　Like it's common knowledge that Takahar guys are going to hit you?

　Sarah, who is surprisingly knowledgeable, tells us the weaknesses of the golems standing in line. All the golems that came across on the road were destroyed by Sarah using magic. As expected, the enemy also seems to have taken measures against the last line of defense.

　--It's a good thing, right?

'Ha!　Finally, you can break that big-ass piece of shit!　--Whooooooooooh!

　Takahar smiles fiercely and turns into a half-beast and runs to the standing golem.

　--Kaede, join Takahar in striking the golem's core!

Hmm.

　Kaede gives a small nod and disappears from the scene.

　--Sarah and Cain, cover Takahar with magic!

Ri!　And I'll leave it to you.
I'm awestruck, sir!

　Sarah blows the falling arrows away with the wind, and Cain grants a magical barrier to Takahar.

　--Saburou will join me in shooting at Takahar and any enemy that approaches the maple!

Yes!　My darkness penetrates all!　--Darklance!

　Sabraw fired a spear of darkness at the dwarf as he jumped out from beside the golem.

　--Darklance!

　I also look at the dwarf who jumped out at me as well with a spear of darkness.

''Shucks!　Crush!

　Takahar kicks the ground and takes a huge leap. He slashes at the core buried in the golem's chest with his sharp claws. The golem, whose core has been torn apart, shakes its body wide open.

''An?　One hit won't break it!

　Takahar leapt again, furious at the golem that hadn't rotted away with a blow. He kicks up both arms of the golem that tried to cross and protect the core and slams his heels into the exposed core. The jewel-like core shatters into pieces and the golem rots into a clump of dirt.

　A group of dwarves surround Takahar as he lands on the ground from all sides.

　Shall we throw in the Living Mail........

　--Protect Takahar!

　He readies his shield and gives orders to the waiting living mails.

　

　--The Dark Book!

　I disguised my own existence in the darkness and attacked the dwarves who fired arrows at me.