'When did you get more scars?　Ummm.....

　Yulisha looked at the sword and growled.

''Even though it's a shard, it's the sword of a demon king. It gives great power to whoever holds it...''

　Oh, I see... so someone who is hostile to demons is a threat to them.

''Can't you detect where the shard is?
This is impossible. The Demon King's sword doesn't block all magic detection. Hence, it has failed to detect the previous six shards of...
Search?
"Gathering up all the pieces and restoring the Purgatory Demon King's Sword (Ladis) to its perfect form - it's one of the longest desires of all the Demon Kings.

　Yulisha explains.

'By the way, I've looked for three hundred years for straw, and I haven't found one.

　Why do you look so smug?

What happens when you get it fixed?

　I asked Yulisha.

'With the true ability of the Purgatory Demon King's Sword (Radis), the curse the gods put on the demon race to weaken them will be broken and they will be so powerful that brave men won't be a problem.
Weakening curse...?

　I know that the demon tribe used to be more powerful than now.
　Legend has it that these demons were no match for humans, no matter how hard they tried.

　Eventually, the gods gave humans the Miracle Armor, and at the same time, the demons were no longer as strong as before, and the balance of power must have shifted to the current one.

　However, the curse of weakness was the first time I had ever heard of it.

　Is this information known only to the Demon King?
　Is it a fact that was withheld from other demons - even from Stella and other demon army chiefs?
　Or......

　But I understand one thing.

　If the demon tribe becomes more powerful, they won't allow the humans to easily invade.
　The defenses of the demon world may be well protected.

　On the other hand.
　I'm not sure if the demon race, with its increased power, will be able to destroy the human world.

What's the matter, Freed?
I think the battle between the brave men and the demons was reasonably close. You can find that the brave men and women who came into the demon world overwhelmed the demon race at times. Is that because the demon race is getting weaker?
''Of course. As long as the demon race regains its true power, it doesn't matter how many humans have the Miracle Armor of God, they are not our enemies.

　Yurisha tells him arrogantly.

''Well, even among the humans, there are those with mutant strength. A few of them will be able to fight against demons with true power, but...''
If I get my powers back, I can prevent the demon world from being overrun by brave men?
Of course.

　Yurisha nodded.

''It wasn't possible in Warawa's generation, but if you have a substandard status, or... well... maybe you can find the pieces.
I'm going to...
"Please. The fate of the demon tribe the Warau cannot intervene in this world now that they have lost their bodies. Thus, he remains in the demon world in his spirit body, but for how long will that last? I can't help but worry about the demons...

　I thought Yulisha had a more ruthless personality.
　Or is she treating me like this because I've become the Demon King?

What's going on?
I mean, I mean, aren't you, like, a good guy?

　And he was kind enough to tell me a lot of things.

Guess what?

　Yurisha laughed, the corners of her mouth hanging up.

'You are a demon king. 'You think you're the good one, do you?

　It was an intimidating feeling that froze my entire body.
　The peacefulness of the air he had felt earlier was blown away in an instant.

　That's right, don't be fooled by his cute appearance.

　This guy is the previous Demon King who fought me and Lyle to the death.
　This is the enemy of the world that ruled the demon race and attacked the human world.......



　........After that, I heard from Yulisha about the various abilities that the demon king has.
　I was given some items for the Demon King as well.

　For the time being, the handover is complete, I guess.

It's a good thing that you taught me so much. Thank you.
Hmm. You can't thank the man who tried to kill me for trying to kill me.
'No, well I'm in a different position and situation than I was then.

　I'm getting embarrassed and I smack my cheek.

Yeah, what are you going to do now?　Can you stay in the Demon King's Castle in a ghostly state like you are now?
Don't call me a ghost. Rude.

　While saying it, Yurisha suddenly shot 'Fire' at me.
　I blocked it with defensive magic.

''It's a spirit body, it's like a ghost.
Hmmm... maybe.
Well, let's make this Yulisha's room. I think the Demon King's Castle is the most comfortable place after all, don't you think?
Well, you're a good man.

　Yurisha's face lit up.

'I knew that even the werewolves did not want to leave the castle. I will make this a paradise for them alone.

　You have a smug look on your face.

"I will exterminate anyone who comes near me without permission.
You're dangerous. At least keep them asleep like those soldiers before you.
Well, I'm happy to do it for you.
Can I come back and ask you something if I don't understand something?

　I've acquired the knowledge, but there might be things I don't understand on the ground.

''I want to protect the demon world, and so do the strawmen. Come to me anytime.
Thank you.

　After thanking him, I asked him, as a thought occurred to me.

"I have one last question. Did he... did Lyle really betray me?
What do you mean?
Are you sure you're not, um, magically brainwashed?

　The mere mention of the word disturbs me.
　In my heart, I can't get rid of the feeling that I want to trust that guy.

　The reason is that she is the most trusted person in this world to me, and I'm not going to let that stop me from believing in her.

Hm, you're still attached to it. Human beings are very hard creatures.

　Yulisha laughs.

'Tell me, Yulisha,'

　I stared at the previous demon king.

　Somewhere in the back of my mind, I was hoping.
　She manipulated Lyle into attacking me.

　The real Lyle is pure, kind, and compassionate.
　I knew he wouldn't betray me for the sake of gaining credit.

I didn't brainwash him.

　But the answer was ruthless.

"Think about it. "Think about it," he said, "the straw was burned to death by his miracle armor. If he had been brainwashed, would he have killed you alone?

　Good argument.

　So you're saying that this is the way it should be done?
　Lyle, did you betray me?

"Is it human nature? Virtue?

　Yurisha laughs.

'I pray that your sweetness does not kill you, my dear.



　I had Yulisha's power bring me back from the other space to where I was.
　Stella, Lilim and the soldiers are in front of the door.

''Demon King-sama, be safe...''
You had me worried.

　Stella and Lilim were the first to come running up.

'Yeah, I'm fine,'

　I nodded to both of them.

'I've learned a lot of useful information. I'll explain that part later.

　Because I'd like to at least talk to Stella about it.

Also, this place is off-limits.
Is this a restricted area?
"Well, I don't know how to explain...

　I thought about it for a while.

This will be my room.

　I said just what came to mind.

'I've got a separate room for you if you want a private room.
No, it's okay. I like it here. In fact, it's the only place I'd rather be.

　I'm a forceful advocate.
　'Yulisha is going to put anyone who comes close to her to sleep at random, and it's a good idea to make sure no one comes here.

"If you insist.

　Stella nodded reverently.

''The Demon King-sama needs a place to relax by herself too. If you like it here, please make it a private room. I'll take care of the paperwork for you.''
Please.



　Three days later, the report came in that the Lord Undead Regal's entourage had been killed in the human world.



''The demons have been defeated.

　Stella reports in the audience room.

'The Regal's entourage, huh?

　As I recall, the three kingdoms of the Eastern Continent were conquered by Regal's army and left their rule to their subordinates.......

''It seems that all three kingdoms have been recaptured by the brave men.

　A third eye appeared on Stella's forehead.
　The light radiating from it projected an image into the hollow.

'These are the images brought back by Regal's men.

　A girl in silver armor was fighting against a legion of demons.
　The jade-colored long bow in her hand was probably a miracle weapon.
　Hundreds of arrows shot out of it, blasting away the demons one after another.

　Strong.....

　That archer's ability to fight is different from that of an ordinary hero.
　When I was a human being, I was one of the strongest ranked heroes, too, but--but she is far beyond that level.

"The Sacred Edge........huh?

　Of all the brave men, I'm talking about the four of the strongest of the strongest.

　Furthermore, I was stunned when I saw the brave man next to them.

''That guy...''

　My voice trembles.
　The blood in my body is about to boil.

　The man there is a fresh boy with blond hair and blue eyes.

　The sword in his hand was emitting flames.
　It's definitely the Miracle Armament 'Levatein'.

''Lyle...!

　Under my mask, I mumbled dumbly.