Take your powerful household members to Hakui to enter the last remaining area of control.

　The area of control is the same as the 12 areas I've ruled, but it's the tunnel type. I had expected them to be wary of me, a bloodsucking species, and change to the outdoor type for the last time, but...

　The demon king is the lord of the dominion realm. As a lord, he is able to manage and monitor his own control area.

　I take a step forward and take a deep breath.

''My name is Demon King Theon. I am the Demon King who unified Kanazawa City, Kahoku County and Kahoku City. The number of dominant territories I control is 89, and as for the strength of me and my men I don't think I need to explain.

　I speak to the ceiling where no one exists, as if I were speaking to them.

It's Akira, the Demon King. I'll get straight to the point. Descend to my gates. Perhaps you guys are preparing for your last stand. But can you see a vision of victory over me?　I dare say that my victory is unassailable and your defeat is self-evident.

　I continue with my recommendations.

"So let's avoid unnecessary bloodshed, shall we? Even if you're under my command, at least I can guarantee you a good life. Demon King Akira what do you think?　Can't we talk about it once?

　I finish my words of recommendation by posing a final question.

　I've told him what I need to tell him. All that's left to do is wait for Demon King Akira's answer.

''What are you going to do?''

　Takhar asks me when he finishes his advisory.

'I'll wait,'
How much?
'Well ... an hour, and if we don't hear back after an hour of waiting, we'll start the invasion.
Tch!　Don't send me into a boring discussion.

　The belligerent Takahara sniffed in frustration.

"Unlike Takahara, I'm a pacifist. But, like you have a lot of time on your hands?　There's no way I'm going to stand in this gloomy place for an hour, for real.

　Sarah, who is the second most uncooperative person after Takaharu, starts to complain.

''You're bored........ That's right. Come to think of it, this is the first time you guys have met face to face, right?　We can introduce ourselves to each other and pass the time.

　I look at Chloe, Leila and the others and suggest ways to spend my leisure time.

'Introduce yourself? I'm in awe. 　You're not talking to Master Theon in the right way!　That's disrespectful!
''The inferior ear chief there as well. You also need to be educated on how to be a member of Master Zion's household.

　Chloe and Leila are furious with Takaharu and Sarah, who were complaining earlier.

''An?　Hey!　Hey, girl!　Do you mean me when you say beastliness?
What?　To be called an inferior species by a subordinate style is a real swastika!

　Words for sale. Takaharu and Sarah become enraged by Chloe and Leila's words.

　These guys.......... They were dangerous types when mixed together.........

　--forbid any fighting between allies!

　It's too much trouble, so I intercede with a mandatory order.

''d*mn, you guys ... get along with each other a little.

　I let out a sigh as the air was swift and swift.


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　In the awkward air, we wait for the Demon King Akira for 30 minutes.

　The sound of metal rubbing against metal and multiple footsteps can be heard from ahead.

''Finally, you're here.''

　I turned my gaze to the front where I heard footsteps, and a group of dwarves wearing mithril full-body armor and holding a huge silver-colored battle axe and shield appeared in front of me.

　As the dwarves wearing mithril full body armor cleared a path to the left and right, a dwarf one size larger than the other dwarves wearing the same jet black armor as Iron - cursed mail appeared over here.

　Is that guy Akira, the Demon King...?

　The jet-black armored dwarf takes a step forward from the other dwarves, then shifts to the left, drops to one knee, and bows his head.

　--?

　You acted in surrender...?　And that guy's lowered head is not facing me.

　As I was getting more cautious about the strange behavior of the dwarves in front of me, a girl who was more than a size smaller than the other dwarves emerged from the dwarves split to the left and right.

''It's nice to meet you, Demon King Theon.''

　A small girl - a girl wearing a yellow safety helmet on her head and a costume that looks like an overalls work outfit - calls out to me with a blank expression.

''Demon King Akira...?''

　I call out the name of the enemy leader and the girl in front of me gives a small shake of her head.

I may look like this, but I am a meek person. Don't make fun of me.

　The girl - Demon King Akira mutters in a small voice.

''I'm not trying to be an idiot, but if you've shown up, does that mean you're going to descend to my military gates?''
Not good.

　The Demon King Akira responds to my words with a denial.

''Then shall we kill each other now?''
No.

　This time the answer is slightly angry.

'Then what do you want?'
''Demon King Theon. Are you an idiot?　I remember my words.

　My words...?　--!

You came here to talk?

　Demon King Akira nodded his head at my words.

''Then let's talk about it. Before we discuss it, let's go over the basic premise. Demon King Akira--you guys are no match for me.
Is that a threat?
It's not a threat. It's a fact check.

　I answer calmly.

"Demon King Akira do you know about the 《Surrender》?
I know.

　The Demon King Akira shakes his head at my question.

''You know about it? Did you get the information from 'Laplace'?
"...Laplace?
If you don't know, forget it.

　The Demon King Akira nodded his head and I began to continue the story. Knowing 《Surrender》 without knowing 《Laplace》 means - Demon King Akira's knowledge is C or higher.

I'm not going to be able to tell you what to do. Surrender to me.
What if I say no...?
We're going to have to kill each other.

　In this negotiation, the advantage is on our side. It would be a bad move to show a weakness down the road. Demon King Akira reveals an anguished expression.

''........Then what is the advantage of [surrender]?''
You and your men can survive this.
What happened to that full life you were talking about?
Let me assure you.
How do I know you'll keep that promise?
'Trust me I can only say that I do. For example, that's a former demon king like you there. He's living a good life, okay?

　-- Smile and nod!

　The Takahar and the others nodded their heads with awkward smiles as they gave the order at the same time as the words. Unrelated, Chloe and Leila nodded repeatedly with a fanatical expression on their faces.

'Trust you the first time we met?'
You will.
...tighten it up.
So what do I have to do to believe you?

　Demon King Akira's eyes shine when I ask him a question.

　Was I guided by something...?

I'm going to equip them with this...

　The Demon King Akira said that and held out a red ring - a collar to me.

"You want me to wear a collar?
This is the 'Collar of the Pact.' If you don't make a promise, it will choke you.
What?　You want me to equip you with that kind of hardware?
It's not a problem if you keep your word.
"Don't be silly... If I equip it, you will take away my right to live and die. That's not called 'surrender'.
Mmm..... Then put this on the people you trust most.
The men you trust...?
Yeah. As long as you keep your word, you're in the clear.

　Demon King Akira repeats the same words as before.

''What level of fulfillment do you mean by a full life?''
A life of security. I don't want luxury but I will not tolerate disposability.
''You're surprisingly frugal. Don't you want daily "random number creation" or needlessly extravagant meals?
Even if you did surrender, it would be pointless if you died for wasting your CP.

　Maybe the girl in front of me is really an adult.... I wish some elderly person (Yataro) could hear this line.

'All right. Then I'll guarantee you and your men a place to live and three meals.
No more disposables.
No disposable.... However, some of my men will be asked to participate in the battle. You may even be asked to play the role of a shield. We'll do our best, but there's a chance they'll lose their lives there.
I understand that.
Then I'll take your request.

　I look at my subordinates to sort out the subordinates to offer as a sacrifice. Chloe and Leila are on the verge of running for office, but.....
My trusted crew is--
That woman I want her.

　The Demon King Akira looked at Lina.