What do you think?　Fight me?

　Judas smiles.

"Or will you... kill me?

　The tone was flat to all intents and purposes.

　This guy didn't feel anything.
　He's not moving.

　He knows I have the power to kill him.
　It's like I'm somebody else.

'If you don't fight, I'm going to take a nap. I'll see you later.

　As soon as he said it, Judah snapped his fingers.

　It was a hemispherical dome made of seven-colored crystals.
　It was a mechanical device with pipes and tubes attached here and there.
　Inside was a bed with a canopy.

'What's this?'
Okay?　It's the Ultra Ultimate Bedroom, the ultimate sleeping magic napping device I built to help you get the best sleep possible.

　Judah smiles like a child with an innocent face.

Judah smiles innocently like a child, "It's a great room, complete with mood music player and massage magic equipment to help you fall asleep. The pillows and bedding are made of the best materials I can find for a good night's sleep.

　It's a big name, but the point is, this guy's bedroom...

'Oh, I love it.'

　Belle spluttered as she ran around the device.

'I want to take a nap like this too~'
I knew you'd understand.

　Judah nodded with satisfaction.

'Then I'll go to bed. I eat well, sleep well, sleep again, and sometimes I think for a moment that I'll learn, but then I get bothered and end up sleeping - that's the secret to the Judas way of magic.
Isn't that just a goofy life?
I'm telling you, if you break this thing by force, I won't forgive you.

　Judah turned a straight face for a moment and glared at me.
　Then he smiled again and went into the dome.

　Hmmm, what should we do?

''Shouldn't we do one thing here and show the power of the Demon King?

　Stella advised with an angry look on her face.

''Even though you are the most ancient demon race, that manner of speaking to the Demon King-sama.......is too rude.
Well, he's a bit of a character, isn't he?
''The Demon Lord wants a strong vassal for the Demon World, yet he doesn't even understand his aspirations.......mumble.

　Stella puffs out her cheeks in a huff.
　I know she's angry, but it was cute to see her sulking a bit.

''I'm sure there are all sorts of people in the demon race too, it can't be helped.
But...
And that guy can't be obeyed by force. I'm sure he meant what he said earlier.

　I calmed Stella down.
　No matter how strong they are, no matter how strong they are, they can't bind your mind.

"Why don't you try to get some rest?

　Judah, lying in bed, laughed.

'It's a tense feeling, you know. You need to relax. Especially if you're in a heavy position like the Demon King, you know.........

　I say, and this time I fall asleep.
　How could you fall asleep even if we were there?

Oh, the Demon King is here and you ended up taking a nap...........!

　Stella bit her lip.

'Well yeah. Maybe I should take a nap too.

　I had an idea.

"Demon Lord?
I can't force you to wake up. It's more like a rejection.

　I mean, I think the demon kings until now got angry in this area and ended up being rejected by Judas for serving.
　If that's the case, it might be a good idea to try to be a little more patient with them.

''If we spend the same amount of time together, you might be able to understand Judas a little better.

　Understanding and empathy - that might be the first step in getting closer to Judas.

'....I understand. Then I'll go with you.
Me too.

　We lay down on the spot.

　



　The next thing we knew, the battlefield was spreading out in front of us.

　What is this.........?

　A black army that fills the earth....
　Dragons, beastmen, undead and unshaped demons.

　At the front of the army was a single demon tribe leading the army.
　An odd shape with three faces and six arms.

　Opposing it was an army of humans.

''Demon King Velfer, prepare yourself!
Our heroes will avenge you!

　The brave men shouted at the three-sided demon race.

　All at once, they readied their weapons.
　It was the holy armor, the Miracle Armor, given to the brave men by God.

　No, it's a little different.

"That's...

　The pitch black swords, spears and bows they hold in their hands.
　And the jet black clothing they wear.

　They are also the only ones who have the ability to make a living.
　It's the exact opposite of the brave men and women who manipulate sacred armor.

''An abominable human...!　And then there's the angels...

　The three-sided demon race called Velfer spat abominably.

　Out of the corner of his eye, there were four silhouettes floating in the sky.
　Red, blue, white and black.
　Winged figures clad in brightly colored robes.

"No matter how many armies come, I will protect the demon world. The army of the brave, the heavenly army, and all of them will be defeated...

　Six arms groaned.

''Megafire!''

　A line of crimson fire clears the earth.
　The heroes are blown away and the angels in the sky flinch.

　But they don't flinch either.
　They wield the black miracle armor and counterattack.

　The highest level of magic is being blown around.
　A storm of slashes from the Miracle Armor.

　They clash, splitting the earth, burning forests, and scraping mountains.
　The fierce battle continues without end.

It's been a long time since I've had a dream about the past.

　I heard a voice close by.

'Judas...?'

　A beautiful boy with silver hair and brown hair is smiling at me.

　Could it be that we are in Judah's dream?
　Like Feria the other day, I've been having a lot of dreams lately, I guess.

'I wonder if it's because of your meeting?　This is your memory of the first demon king, Velfer, and his army of gods and humans when he fought. I fought with them.
The first demon king...
In the human world, it would be the domain of myths, but to me, it's a memory of the past.
You've been alive since then, haven't you?
'And yet, I didn't expect you to go along for the nap, either. None of the Demon Kings before have ever thought of such a thing.

　Judah chuckles.

'All the demon kings of the past have tried to follow me by force.
I don't think you're a man who can be subdued.
'Essentially, all the demon kings of the past were like a bunch of fighters and control freaks. Except for Velfer, that is.
Why did you help Welfar?
Because he was my friend. I liked him because he was a friend and that's the only reason I liked him.

　Judah tells him matter-of-factly.

On the contrary, the demon kings of the past have been people I didn't like. But you are a bit different from them. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that you are a former human being.

　Judah's smile deepened.