When I turned around, I saw a boy standing there.

　A well-groomed figure with a stupendous atmosphere.
　Beautiful silver hair and brown skin.
　A purple robe on his slender frame.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about it. In secret.

　The boy smiled briskly.
　This guy couldn't be....

You have come a long way, haven't you? What happened to all those monsters on the road?
I beat him.
Yeah, you know that number?　You've adjusted your strength to the point where even the Demon Warlord class would have a hard time with it, but it's a big deal.
I'm Fried. This is Stella and Belle, the Dark Lord's dragon, Belga Elfida.

　I showed him the Demon King crest on the back of my hand.

''Hmm, you're the Demon King of this generation. Yulisha must be dead.

　The beautiful boy said in a matter-of-fact tone.

''You're Judas...?''
That's right. I'm Judas Lugis. Nice to meet you, new demon king.

　A boy - Judah laughs.

　The most ancient demon race that has lived through the ages.
　I heard that, but the Judas in front of me has the appearance of a boy as it is.

　Maybe it doesn't matter what he looks like because he's a demon race.

"The fact that the demon king came, is that it?　Do you want to call me up again or something?

　Judah shrugged.

'Every time the Demon King is replaced, he comes this far, doesn't he?
Yeah. I need your help.
I don't think so.

　It was an immediate response.

　He replied so quickly that I felt my nose turn white.

'Serving in the palace service can be a bit tedious for you.

　And Judah.

'I used to help the Beginning Demon King (Wölfer) in the past, but that was as a friend,'
Wölffer?
The first demon king.

　Stella told me by ear.
　Come to think of it, I may have heard it before.

'Basically, my life is spent here goofing around. I'll only train the occasional interesting wizard if I find one that looks interesting. In the last few hundred years, it's only been Estralm and Zuillam.

　Judah said.

　The former Demon King Eström, who was called the Magus Emperor, and the former Demon Army Chief Zuillaam, who holds the title of Polar Magus (Master).

It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for," he said, "because Eström has an outstanding talent for magical combat and Zuillaam has an outstanding talent for magical research. It's not a bad idea.
Well, what about me?　Doesn't it interest you?

　In terms of status, he's the most powerful demon king in history.
　I think he might be attracted to my magic.
　It seems he's the type that judges things based on likes and dislikes.

I can't see it.

　It was another quick answer.

''I can certainly feel a strong force but I'm not really feeling it. It's like your presence or something is strangely irritating to me.
Annoying?
Sort of. Ha.

　Judah laughs blithely.

''From earlier on, you've been extremely rude to the Demon Lord...''

　Stella was about to explode with anger.

''I won't allow it.......!
Well, relax. It's just the way it is.
But, Your Majesty, my Demon Lord....
''You're very tolerant. Some of the previous demon kings have lost their temper and attacked me just for talking to me.

　Judah chuckles.

'I've turned it all around, though.

　He had high fighting ability, after all.
　As is to be expected, he was given an 'S' in every status on the candidate list.

　Well, the information that he has a difficult personality is also true.

''Hmmm.......I knew you had a strange feeling about it.

　When Judas murmured.


　Keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...!


　A high-pitched sound rang out in the area.

"What the...

　Me looking around.
　The swords and spears sticking out of the ground were flickering.

''Wha........?''

　Suddenly, I felt hot inside my chest.
　It was so hot that I felt like I was going to be burned.

"Hmm, it resonates with the Miracle Armor.

　Judah's eyes narrowed sullenly.

　She is still smiling, but her eyes are not smiling.
　The sharp eyes of a genius of magic ──.

I see. So you have the miracle armor inside of you as well?
....!
You're a former human being, aren't you? Is that why you're so annoying to me?
"You know what?

　I'm surprised by Judas's words.
　He doesn't answer, he just stares at me.

"Well I'm definitely an ex-human.
My Demon Lord?
No, it's okay. I'm here to scout this guy. You'll have to be honest with me first.

　I control a surprised Stella.

'Okay, go on,'

　Judah urged.

'I rode into the demon world as a brave man and fought the previous demon king, Yulisha. A lot of things happened, but it was like we were fighting each other - and I was revived as the Demon King.
''Hmmm ... as I recall, Yulisha was casting a revival spell on herself. It may have interfered with your Miracle Armor and the strange winds.

　Judah muttered half to himself.

''So, when you were revived as a demon king, the Miracle Armor you had was taken into your body, I guess.　You don't remember?
I've had an effect similar to that of the Miracle Armor I had in my possession.

　But with Belle and Judas, I'm not sure anyone can see that I'm an ex-human.

'Do you think your identity is a secret?　Well, don't worry, I won't go out of my way to touch you around.

　Judah chuckles.

'That said... I'm starting to get a little curious about you.

　The smile faded from his face.
　More and more sharp eyes look at me.

'Well, you'll have to come to me.

　I asked again.

　I knew this guy was real.
　I could use some help.

No. No, I don't want to help you, but I'm intrigued.

　But Judah's reply was curt.

'It's time for a nap. I'll leave you to it.

　And then he turns away.

　No, a nap.....
　He's fickle and elusive.

''Enough is enough. The Demon Lord is thinking about this demon world, and he's making his move. He has protected us many times. Don't you want to help us with that?

　Stella screams in anger.

'Cooperation?　That's a strange word.

　Judah reflected.

'What sustains us demons is 'power. The strong live and the weak die. Selection is the truth of the demon world. The only commandment of the demon world is to eat the law of the fittest - the only commandment of the demon world. Isn't it?
Do you think the weaker demons should be allowed to die?
Of course.

　Judah nodded.
　It was still an immediate answer.

''In fact, even until now, the history of the demon world is a history of struggle. Many demons were killed in battles against the Heavenly Army and the Brave Army, and many sacrifices were made in the struggle for supremacy to become the Demon King. I'm sure it will continue to be so in the future. Our essence is 'power' and 'struggle'. Or maybe it's the same for gods and humans.

　And Judah.

'Or would you rather make me obey by force?　From the looks of it, your status is the most outstanding among the Demon Kings of all time. Even the Velfer can't compete with you. You are definitely the strongest of all time.
Judas...
If I had to fight, I'd be dead. Well, I don't mind that. As I said before, it's the rule of the magical world that the weak die. I'm no exception to that rule.

　He was an aloof demon race to all intents and purposes.
　Even his own death didn't seem to bother him.

　Will there be a way to follow this guy....
　Is there a way to obey this guy?