Who the hell is this idiot who brought alcohol to the ceremony...

　I walked out of the ceremony and blurted out to myself in my room.

"Isn't that Tamura-sensei?

　--!

　I shake my body at the sudden sound of Kanon's voice that I hear.

''Tamura.......teacher?''
Yes. I'm a teacher at school, so everyone calls me Mr. Tamura.
"If you're a teacher, don't serve alcohol in a place where minors are present...

Oh. A request from the executive... What exactly?

　I narrow my eyes and shoot my gaze through the canon.

''Well, uh... well, that's... I'd say I've heard rumors about it too...''

　--Answer me exactly what I ask!　Also, roll up your skirt!

What?　Wha...?　To be specific, it's Takaharu, Sarah, Hibiki, Yataro, Kotetsu and Saburo!　Why do you order the second half of the year, ahhh!

　As he rolls up his skirt, Kanon tells me the name of the ringleader.

''You're being punished for trying to hide something from me, aren't you? I mean, that's almost everyone but the officers under your command who created it!　Is that information true?　Aside from Takahar and the others, you're saying that Kotetsu is too?
'Yes, sir!　I've heard the best way to get to know each other is to drink.

　I hold my head up when I hear Kanon's reply.

'So ... why is Kanon here - in my room?
'I saw Theon-san slip out, so I followed him!　Heh.

　Kanon replies to the fact that he followed her proudly for some reason.

'Huh ... well, no matter.'

　I sighed grandly and sat down on the chair I had prepared in my room.

So, what are you going to do back in your room, Sion-san?　I would like to advise you that as a chief of staff, it is an important duty for a Demon King to make friends with his subordinates.

　Kanon advises me with a smug look on his face.

'I'll show up when I'm calm. For now, I need to go somewhere quiet to think.'
Oh my.... then am I interrupting your work, too?
No, now that you mention it it's time to get my thoughts straight. Come along for a bit.
Yes!

　Kanon smiles happily at my words and sits down on my shoulder.

'So what are you thinking about, huh?
It's a strategy for the future.
Does that mean... that Kanazawa City's strategy for mankind?
''That's true. Currently, the humans of Kanazawa City rule the southern part of Kanazawa City and Hakusan City, and are engaged in a back-and-forth battle with Demon King Kaoru, who has unified the southern part of the prefecture.
''That's right. Humans prevented Demon King Kaoru from moving northward, and Demon King Kaoru prevented humans from liberating their dominant territory.... According to the internet record, the last time the humans in Kanazawa City liberated their domain was a month ago. In contrast, the last time Demon King Kaoru ruled was also a month ago.

　Coincidentally, the conflict between the human race and Demon King Kaoru in Kanazawa City was balanced. Even now, they are still trying to expand their territory at any opportunity, but there is a lull in the war, with only minor skirmishes. If you invest your full strength in each other, it is possible to liberate the territory you control or have the Demon King rule over it.

The reason for the equilibrium...
In terms of timing, I'm guessing Theon's-- the existence of the Astor Empire.

　My words are followed by canon.

　It was a month ago that we hit a lull.
　What happened a month ago?　--The answer is my unification of the north of the prefecture.

　Now that we've united the north of the prefecture, the next place I'll invade is the south of Kanazawa City. You could take me by surprise and move into Toyama Prefecture, but I don't see the benefit in taking me by surprise.

　It's a foolish plan to provoke the humans and the Demon King in Toyama Prefecture. If it is Kanazawa City, even if it were to rule, there would be no change in the hostile organization.

　That's why the humans in Kanazawa City and Demon King Kaoru are wary of my existence.

　From the point of view of the humans in Kanazawa City, throwing all their forces into the Demon King Kaoru would allow me to rule. From the point of view of humanity, Demon King Kaol and I are both enemies. Even if I liberate Nomi County, it would be meaningless if the southern part of Kanazawa City was ruled by me.

　Likewise, if Demon King Kaoru threw all of his forces into this attempt to rule, the main human forces would be left to defend themselves. It wouldn't be fun for me to easily rule the southern part of Kanazawa City by taking advantage of that gap.

　And if I were to attack the southern part of Kanazawa City myself, the main human forces would be left to defend themselves. It wouldn't be fun to have Demon King Kaoru rule Hakusan City while I was in the meantime.

　Thus, the result of the overlapping of the three parties' intentions - the current lull.

"If only the humans in Kanazawa City or Demon King Kaoru would start a fierce battle... it would be so much easier...
I'm sure they're thinking the same thing.
''That's right.......
The 13 Zodiacs are steadily expanding their territory.
So I'm going to draw up a plan.
Hmm.........that's Sion's specialty, isn't it?

　The canon smiles like a devious, devious, devious officer.

'So, my self-styled chief of staff. Do you have any nice ideas?
What?　You're going to dump me here?
You're the chief of staff?
'Yes!　Leave it to this rare master of war, the canon!

　Kanon was momentarily dismayed, but then regained his composure and pounded his chest.

'This isn't the first time I've been in this situation!
Oh. What do you mean?
''This situation this time.......is very similar to the situation we faced with Demon King Kanta and Demon King Alisa!
Hmm. So?
''At that time, the three parties' intentions were mixed up ... and there was a possibility of a stalemate. But!　We've made a plan, and we've successfully broken through a difficult situation!
I thought it was a good idea.

　Through my words, Kanon continues to speak in a good manner.

''The Demon King Kaoru's race is--the demon race species!　In other words, this time they will disguise Yataro-san as Kaoru the Demon King's men and attack the humans of Kanazawa City!　Then the humans of Kanazawa City will turn their blades of vengeance on Demon King Kaoru!　Hmph........how do you like it?

　Kanon smiles fearlessly and looks at me expectantly.

'Oh!'

　I applaud the canon in exaggerated surprise.

'This, this reaction is...'
Right. We mustn't do that.

　Canon's shoulders slumped at my words, which were mercilessly announced to him.