Northeast--Have Takahar and Sarah's troops succeeded in their recommendations?

　I check the yellow dots on my smartphone's screen and smile.

　The number of dots that changed from red to yellow in the northeast was 42, which meant that they had subjugated 42 human beings.

　At one point I wondered what would happen, but the results were good. For future motivation, let's put a few people from the subjugated humanity in charge of cooking.

　Now, let's see how Chloe and Leila's troops are doing........

　I take control of my smartphone to check on Chloe and Layla.

　I'm tired of holding out my right hand soberly........


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(Chloe's perspective)

"Now, you lowly people you have a choice!　Will you die to be Master Theon's bread and butter... or will you give your life to the great Creator, Lord Theon?　Which way!

　I tell the foolish humanity lined up in front of me, a choice full of mercy from Lord Zion.

''........''

　The foolish humans just shuddered and didn't respond at all.

'Hey?　Chloe's sister?
What?

　I look at the hulking black demon who called out to me rudely - Noir.

''It's too much trouble, let's just kill it, shall we?
'Phew!　Fool......... Our mission is to convey the will of Lord Zion.
But didn't Zion's husband also ask you to show strength?

　...Hmm?　Sure, you said.

'Good!　Then kill them all--

　--Don't say hello!　Subjugate humanity as much as possible!

　Ha..........?　I feel my whole body tremble at Sion-sama's voice that resounds directly in my head.

''Rejoice!　Fools!　The merciful Lord Zion said he would give you life!
....
"--?　What's the matter with you?　Will you not show your obedience now!
Huh, huh, you're kidding me!

　--!

　Are you kidding me...?　What does the lowly creature in front of me say?

　The benevolent Lord Zion has given you the opportunity to obey...?

　 I'm not worthy of being a servant of Zion-sama........

　I take the bow on my back and start pulling the strings to the fools.

''........kill--''

　--Wait!

　Ha!?　I come to my senses at the voice of Sion-sama that echoes in my head.

　--Nullify them without killing them!　This is a test for you!　--Show me the power!

　The word is out.

'Noir!　Rouge!　Blue!　Kureha!　You heard me!
"Hey!
I heard that!
Ha!

　Turning around, his men picked up their weapons and smiled ferociously.

''--Let us show our power!

　Together with my men, I was to show my strength to these inferior creatures.


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(Theon's perspective)

Mr. Theon. How is everyone doing?

　Kanon sits on my shoulder and looks into the screen of his smartphone.

'Takahar and Sarah look good,'
'Oh!　As expected of the former Demon King duo!
'Chloe and Leila are that thing....loyal, but you don't understand human subtleties...'
Well, that can't be helped....

　Along with checking on Chloe's condition, he also checked on Leila in a zapping manner....................but the situation was similar.

'Should I have gone too...?'

　Hearing the conversation between me and Kanon, Lina asks with concern.

''Ummm ... yeah. If it's Lina, she will be able to understand human subtleties. However.........
But...?
Can you take the appropriate action for the situation?

　The appropriate response - that is, can you kill humanity?

....
This time ruling was easy. But there will come a time when you will need Lina's help. By that time... be prepared.
Okay.

　Lina looked down and answered in a small voice.


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　2 hours and 30 minutes after starting to rule.

　All red dots (hostile forces) within the effective area of the Reign have been transformed into yellow dots (subjugation). The servants dispatched in each direction are watching the subjugated humans closely to prevent them from changing their minds.

　This 《Ruling》 is, so to speak, a tutorial-type 《Ruling》.

　The number of humans within the effective range of the Ruling is smaller than the number of subordinates, and there are no high-level humans within the Ruling range.

　We were fortunate to experience our first Ruling in a depopulated area.

　We found a lot of things to improve for next time.

　For example, we were able to fulfill the requirements to rule in less than two hours this time, but what if there were more humans under our control?　What if they were scattered in many places?　...wouldn't be able to meet the conditions.

　Depending on the region that you want to rule, you'll need to prepare in advance. Once they start ruling, the countdown to 180 minutes will begin, no questions asked. If that is the case, they will be able to easily achieve the conditions of the Ruling as long as they get rid of the humans within the Ruling area before starting the Ruling.

　But then, wouldn't he be able to incorporate the humans under his command?　Then the solution to that - is to drive humanity into one place?　Or do I have to surround them before they can retreat and start ruling?

　In my mind, I think of ways to rule in the future, one after another.

　The most common timing for humanity to change from red dots to yellow dots - was the moment of an encounter with a subordinate.

　Why is that...?　Because you had an encounter with a famous demon king like Takahar?　Because you had an encounter with a strong demon like Noir and Red?　-- The answer is no.

　It's probably because they have encountered more demons than the number of allies.

　Then, from now on, there would be a need to move more of their subordinates out of the control area. Even if a hundred human beings were hostile to him, if he surrounded them with a thousand subordinates his heart would break.

　To keep them out of the realm of control, all they need to do is to increase their subordinates.

　Only two of our families can be added to the army in a day. Each additional family member means ten more servants that can be taken out of the domain. However, adding two Military members every day would deplete the CP of the entire army. The realistic solution would be to increase the number of dependents by one per day, increasing the number of subordinates by 100 in 10 days, or by 1,000 in 100 days.

　I'd like to have Akira forge and improve his equipment, and there's also a reward for Yataro who is leading the defense (random number creation).

　In the end, no matter how much I expand my area of control.......I'm going to have to worry about CP.......

　Thinking and pondering the future prospects of this.........

　--!

　The black vortex in front of me shines brightly, and with the convergence of the light, the black vortex disappears. In the space where the black vortex existed, a sphere shining white and silver - the [True Core] appeared.

''I have completed my reign.''

　A simple sentence appeared on the smartphone's screen.