I've decided to return to the demon world with Stella and the undead.

　It would be possible for me to reclaim the three kingdoms that were stolen from me, but it's not possible for me to stay in the human world and protect them.
　But even if I reclaimed them, it's not possible for me to stay in the human world and protect them forever.
　I can't stay in the demon world forever.

　But even if you leave the undead behind, if a powerful warrior like Ludmila comes, he or she will be kicked to the curb.
　There are not enough forces left to fight against them.

　Therefore, we have to retreat.



Welcome home, Your Majesty the Devil King!

　When I returned to the Demon King's Castle, I was greeted by Lilim and his guards.

''Yeah, we just got back.''

　I responded with a wave of my hand and everyone cheered happily.
　The undead we brought back with us were sent back to Regal's army.

''Thank you, Demon King-sama!

　They all thanked me repeatedly and left.

　That Regal is out and away.
　He was regularly patrolling the area to see if there were any remnants of the brave men who had attacked the demon world before.

　I'm me, and I have to get the work done that needs to be done.
　Just let me take some rest today.

　I went back to my private room.

　The Demon King has two private rooms, one is purely for private use.
　The other one is billed as a private room, but it's actually the room where the spirit body of the previous Demon King Yurisha lives.

　I returned, of course, to the former's private room.
　I take off my mask, take off my robe and lie down on the bed.

''Fufu........''

　He looked up at the ceiling and sighed.

　A lot had happened in his few days in the human world.

　That he fought the Four Heavenly Holy Swords (Sacred Edge) Ludmilla.
　Being reunited with Lyle.
　I gave him two punishments, and we parted ways.
　I killed Urbano and other brave men to protect Stella and the others.

　I sighed again.

　Many thoughts come up.

　It's not simple anger or sadness.
　It's not a sense of accomplishment or elation, nor is it disappointment or emptiness.

　They are all mixed together and swirling in my chest.

　...I didn't get much sleep that day.



　The next morning.

''Even if you're away for a bit, it's going to pile up quite a bit.......''

　There was a large pile of papers on the desk in the office.
　I've only been away for two days........

''Freed-sama must be tired, isn't he?　I'll take care of these things, sir.

　Stella was in paperwork mode or maybe she was wearing glasses.
　I, on the other hand, have my mask off since we're alone.

''I'll check all of them out. Could you give me a final check?
Thank you. It's always good to know.
'What do you mean? You have saved so many demons this time as well. Let me at least do this much.
''You're tired too. You must have overworked your clairvoyance, and you probably didn't fully recover your magic power in the first place.

　Stella is the one we should give a break to.

'You didn't get much sleep?'

　She was staring at me.

'No, I'm fine.'
Take care of yourself.

　There is a gentle light in his eyes as he gazes at me.

''If it's okay with me, you can tell me anything you want.
Thank you.

　But I'm still good.

　And then, Stella and I started to do some paperwork.

　When I was a brave man, I did most of my duties like fighting demons, so it's still refreshing to have time to work in the office.

　Stella checks and I stamp the settlement.
　Budget bills from various regions, approval forms for personnel and economic affairs, military and ceremonial affairs, etc... I didn't realize that a king's job encompasses so many different things.

　While I was silently working on it, it was noon.



　Me telling Stella.
　Before I know it, there are less than half a dozen boxes of documents left.

It's not just about eyesight, but also thinking and reaction time. I'm very good at this kind of work.
What's an eye demon?
It's my tribe's name.

　So that's what Stella was.

　There was a knock at the door.

'Lunch is brought to you.

　I remembered that we had decided to have dinner in the office today because of the workload.

'Thanks. Come in.

　I put on my mask and called through the door.

'Excuse me~'

　A girl from the demon race came in with a wagon.

　Her appearance age would be about the same as Stella's.
　She has semi-long purple hair that is loosely wavy and has a plain appearance with glasses.

　She is wearing a white catsuit on her head and a white and navy blue apron dress.
　Her bosom was puffy and full, and my eyes were almost drawn to it.

'Thank you. Carry me here, Irene.

　Stella instructs.

'Yes, miss~'

　The maid demon called Irene proceeded to push the wagon.

''What, miss?''
''Miss Stella-sama is the rightful heir of one of the five major aristocracies of the Demon World, the Arzelwein family~. I also serve Stella-sama in your mansion, so.......I couldn't help but call her by her usual name, hmm.

　Irene replies with a bow.

''Stella was an aristocrat........''

　The thing about the eye demon earlier, there's still a lot I don't know about Stella──no, there's still a lot I don't know about the demon race.

　What are the five great nobles?
　From the name, it seems to have a pretty high status.

　However, it might be common knowledge for the demon race, and I can't ask him carelessly.
　I'll ask him to tell me about it later when he and Stella are alone.

''Line it up there.
Yes, Miss.

　Stella said, and Irene distributed the food to the table at hand.

'Oh, how about you, Stella?　You must be hungry.

　And me.

　After I said it, my eyes met with Irene's.
　The maid demon tribe's eyes shone behind her glasses, glancing at the food on the table.

''........Looks delicious, Juri. Good, I want to eat it........

　My heart is leaking out.
　Well, it sure looks good, doesn't it?

'Well do you want some Irene?
'Wow, are you sure~?　It's nice to see you.

　Irene's ample breasts were shaking and shaking as she splashed about.

'Are you sure, my demon lord?'
It's a win-win situation.

　Me, answering Stella's question.

Thank you, my Demon Lord.

　Irene jumped up and down happily.

'The King's presence. 'Refrain.'
"Uh-huh, miss, you're in business mode.
"Call me the demon chief at work, not the young lady.
My goodness, my goodness.

　Irene smiles serenely.

'Come on, there are only three of us here, so let's relax our shoulders.

　I said to them.

"Stella was in the human world yesterday and she was all tense, too, wasn't she?
"...if your Majesty the Devil King so wishes.

　Stella nodded.

　Then we had lunch together, the three of us.
　I was tense when I was in the human world, and it's nice to be able to eat calmly like this.

"Miss, if you don't want to eat that egg roll, can I have it~
No. This is the last thing you're going to enjoy........wait. Don't try to sneak it to me.
Uh-huh, they've found me.
You ate it earlier.
I'm growing up and I'm starving!
Oh, man. Half a child.
Wow. That's very sweet of you, young lady.
'Not the young lady, but the demon chief... or should I call her that since the Demon King has given his permission?

　The interaction between the two of them is very funny.
　I spent my lunch break with a smile on my face.



　It's late in the evening, and my normal duties are finally over.

Thank you so much, Stella. I don't know how much time it would have taken me without you...
Glad I could help.
'I mean, I can't stand without you. I appreciate it.
Oh no...

　Stella scowled in embarrassment.

'Get some rest. I've got someplace to stop for a bit.
You want to stop by...?
Yeah, it's just...

　I was going to go see Yulisha after this.

　I want to ask her about the Demon King Sword Piece.