Regal, I'm back.

　During the audience, a skull-shaped swordsman wearing an old-fashioned armor appeared in the audience.

　The Immortal King (Lord Undead) Regal.
　He is one of the Demon King's aides, the 'Seven Great Demon Commanders', and a fierce general who unites the Undead Legion.

''I led my army's elite to search the northern and eastern areas, but we were unable to find any remnants of the brave men. As for the remaining southern and western areas, we will search for them in turn.
Good job, Regal.

　Me, nodding triumphantly from my throne.
　I tried to project a kingly dignity, but it was out of character.

"I'll continue to need your help. Take it easy and get some rest.
That's too good to be true, my king.

　Regal bowed his head reverently.

　Then he raised his face and looked at me.
　The depressed eye part of the skull - a red light fluttered behind it.

"....With all due respect...
What?
You've changed your tune a bit, haven't you?

　And Regal.

'Hmm?'
You seem more determined than ever. Did you take on the burden of a king's determination?
Well, it's a bit...

　Under my mask, I smiled faintly.

　I think back.

　I thought back to how I'd settled the score with Lyle in the human world and defeated my former comrades in arms.
　I remember how I was able to reaffirm my will through my battle with Belle in the demon world.

Little by little, I'm beginning to see what I need to do.
''If it brings prosperity to the demon world, then I will support you with all my might.

　His tone was reverent, but the hint of Regal's presence was still aggressive and seemed to be testing me.

　He is saying without saying a word: ''I will take revenge on you if your actions bring a disadvantage to the demon world.
''If your actions bring detriment to the demon world, I will avenge you...''
　That's how caustic the atmosphere was.
　And.

Regal, it's been a while.

　A lone black dog appeared from behind the throne with the speed of a flash of light.
　It's a bell in Hellhound form.

''........A Dark Emperor Dragon [Belga Elfida]?

　Regal shifted his gaze from me to Belle and growled.

''You have the Demon King's riding rider, the Dark Emperor Dragon, with you........''

　I mumble.

'I'll take the bell. It's too long.
"This is your audience chamber. Refrain from rash actions and words, Dark Lord Dragon.
It's Belle. You're still so uptight.

　Huffing and sniffing Bell.

'It's not that I'm hard, it's that you're too light,'
'Stiffness makes my guys feel stuffy, you know?　You're a demon army chief, so let's be more like this ... cheerful character.
I am who I am. A warrior doesn't need any affection. As long as you have a warrior, that's all that matters.

　Regal told me matter-of-factly.
　Then he turned to me.

I apologize for my mistake. I thank you for saving my men in the human world.

　He bows his head deeply.

''Most of them had already been killed by the brave men after they were killed. We managed to join up with the rest of the army, but...''

　And me.

''The regrets of the spirits and demons and those who were scattered will be cleared up by me in time.

　Regal tells him.
　I could feel a strong fighting spirit and anger mixed in with the sound of his calm voice.

'Let all the brave men be cut down with my sword, and let it be their mourning.



　The audience was over and I was patrolling the castle.

''Yes, next. Go on and on~
Whoa!
Here.

　As you step out into the courtyard, you hear a commanding shout.

　The flames and thunderbolts that are spewed out shoot out one target after another on the ground.
　It's like the soldiers are in training.

'Don't be diligent,'

　When I called out to them, the soldiers turned around.

　The one in the lead is a demon girl with red hair in a ponytail.
　It was Lilim, the captain of the guards.

　The people with them were all demons with wings.
　The Demon Eagle (Garuda), the Winged Woman (Harpy), the Sea Demoness (Siren), and the Flying Dragon (Wyvern).

　They seemed to be training air battle type demons.

''Hello, Demon King-sama!''

　Lirim is always in good spirits.
　The other soldiers also bow to me.

''We're practicing our coordination skills today.
A coordinated effort.
Just do it. Let's get somebody to do it.

　Lilim calls out to the soldiers.

''Alright, let's show them a little something in front of the Demon King.
Let's do it.

　The two demons with wings like a bird flew up high in the sky.

"You must be Zamato and Aryu. Good luck.

　Lilim called out to the two men in the sky.

''Then, begin~''

　On cue, they swoop down in rapid succession.

　Garuda, who is ahead of them, surges up in a feint-like motion.
　The harpy, which was flying to hide right behind Garuda, fired its feathers like arrows.
　The group of feathered arrows beautifully shot through countless targets.

''The leading group attracted the enemy's attention, and the following group took advantage of the opportunity to attack!　It's called Formation Zamato!

　Lirim exclaims with great skill.

''Oh, Zamato is the name of the originator of this partnership.
My name is Zamato.

　One of the two groups from earlier──Garuda bowed his head with a bow.
　I see that they are trying to find different ways to fight.

Good luck. I'm sorry to interrupt you.

　I smiled under my mask.

''Because the Demon King-sama's encouragement to us all is very encouraging.

　Lilim replies with a smirk.

So, guys. I'll take another set!
Oh!

　The morale of the soldiers seemed to be quite high.



　After that, I continued to look around at the busy civilian and military officers and priests who were working.
　After finishing my rounds, I return to my office.

''Excuse me, Mr. Freed.

　Stella walked in.

'What happened to the one I asked for?'
We're listing them now, but this is what they look like at the moment.

　And Stella holds out a stack of papers.

　The posts of the three demon army chiefs who were killed in the last battle were vacant.
　It was necessary to appoint a new demon race.
　To strengthen the defense system of the demon world more in preparation for the brave men who would attack in three months' time.

　They would serve as the Demon King's entourage, and they were the highest officials of the Demon World, so to speak.
　They need to be carefully selected.

''First of all, the candidate to succeed Master Zwillam...''

　Stella was about to say.



　The vision flickered.



What is this...?

　The colors disappear from the surrounding landscape, leaving only two colors, black and white.
　The floor, walls and ceiling shake violently like an earthquake.

What's going on...?

　　　　

　The outer edge of the demon world──.
　A pillar of light rose from the forest area where a black blur drifted in the air.

　A slender silhouette stood in the middle of it.
　It was a woman demon tribe with glamorous good looks.

　She was in a slumber.
　A feeling of floating slowly and intermittently came.

　Sleep.

　I murmur.
　I murmur, half awake, half out of consciousness.

　"All demons, sleep.

　I chant.

　You'll find me in my dreams forever.