It's about time.

　I cut off my patrol inside the Demon King's Castle and headed for the audience room.

''Ah, it's the Demon King. Hello~
Good evening, Your Majesty.

　The guard captain, Lilim and the soldiers under his command rushed over.

''We've come up with a new battle formation again. Would you like to take a look at it if you want to~

　Lilim smiles.

''It's called 'The Return of Formation Zamato MKII.'''
This one is amazing. It plummets three times faster than a normal formation.

　His men were eager to invite me to join them.

I'm sorry, but we're in a bit of a hurry today. We have an audience with the demon chiefs.

　I said no to Lilim and the others.

'Let me take a look at it sometime.'

　It's comforting to be with the girls, and I wanted to see a little of them if I could.

'Oh, I see. Sorry to hold you back.
'No, we have time to talk for a little while. However, I won't be able to show my subjects that I'm late.

　I chuckle.

'Well, the face of the King, I guess.
'That's the kind of hardship that the people on top have to go through.......'

　Lirim murmured with a sobering look.

I'm in charge of organizing the soldiers. I can understand that feeling very well. The sorrow and sadness of those who stand above them.

　Lilim clenches his fists in a tight fist and makes a forceful speech.
　But.

The captain isn't struggling at all, is he?
I'm afraid we're going to have to let you handle this.

　He was getting tsked by his men.

You're terrible! I'd have to be ready for the moment.　Crisp!　I'm so crisp!
Did I...?
'I've only seen you in almost lurid form...?
Oh, come on, guys.
Ha-ha-ha.

　I was soothed by their relaxed atmosphere and smiled at them.

I want you to work on improving your fighting skills. I'm counting on you.

　Feeling a sense of regret, I cut the conversation short.

'Yes. Well then, I'll refine the formation more, so please watch it sometime. Everyone, let's do our best so that the Demon King-sama can see us.
Oh!

　The soldiers were elated at Lilim's call.

''Well, I'd better get going. See you later.
Yes!
Demon Lord, good evening!

　After receiving a send-off from Lilim and the soldiers, I continued down the corridor.

　Today is the first day that I've become the Demon King, and for the first time ever, the seven great demon chiefs will be in attendance.



"Good evening, my entourage, demon lords.

　When I was on the throne, I called out to the seven demons.

''Yes, Demon Lord,''

　The one who kneeled reverently was a beautiful girl with long silver hair and dressed in a military-style black outfit.

Stella from "Vision".
　She is the first demon tribe I met after I was reborn as a demon king, and she is my most trusted aide and confidant.
　He's the chief of the Demon Army, who oversees the First Army, which is skilled in espionage.

The first one is the head of the first army. Even if a million brave men attack us, it won't be a very large number.

　The one who shook his body and laughed vigorously was a lion beastman with shining golden body hair.

The "Beast Emperor (Gigantoroa)" Zegart.
　He controls the fourth army, which boasts the strongest offensive power in the demon army, and is a fierce man who boasts of his incomparable strength in hand-to-hand combat.

Whenever the Demon King gives me an order, I'm ready to rush over. I have a lot of work to do, but I don't need you to call for me to come over every time I have a lot of work to do.

　The one who told us in an indifferent mechanical tone and added a blunt complaint at the end was a demon race made of silver metal.

The Tsukuyomi of "Alchemy Machine General (Alchemist)".
　She is a homunculus, a modified life form (homunculus) created by the former head of the Demon Army, Izana, and her alchemy abilities are said to surpass even her.
　He is the chief of the Demon Army, which oversees the Seventh Army, which is in charge of the mechanical manufacturing field.

''You can call me at any time, Demon Lord?　Not only in the audience room, but in the bedroom... I can deal with you day or night, you know.

　A beautiful woman with long peach-colored hair smiles seductively.
　It's a very sensational outfit that is so revealing it could be mistaken for underwear.

Feria from "Dream Demon Princess (Dead Charm)".
　She is in charge of the Third Army, a group of specialists in mind-altering magic and spells.

The idea came to me from the coupling of big sister and Feria-sama....

　The one who seems to be lost in thought is the girl with the nine tails of a fox.

She is the Olivier of the "Priestess".
　The Sixth Army, which she controls, is made up of demons skilled in healing abilities.

I want to take a nap soon. Can I leave early?　Huh.....

　The one who said this with a yawn was a brilliant boy with silver hair and brown color.
　Despite his appearance, he is one of the most ancient demon tribe and possesses a magic power of the demon king class.

The "Polar Magic (Master)" Juda.
　He is in charge of the fifth army, a group of magician-type demons.

You can't get away from them.　It's probably only a.m. now, Commander Judas.

　A skull swordsman clad in old-fashioned armor said quizzically.
　He was a high-ranking undead with outstanding swordsmanship, white knight warfare ability, and the ability to absorb the life force of his opponent.

The 'Immortal King (Lord Undead)' regal.
　He is in charge of the Second Army, the undead army.

''You're so formal, Regal-kun.
You are in the presence of the Mad King. Everyone refrain from unnecessary conversations.

　Stella raised an eyebrow at Judah, who puffed out her cheeks like a child.

It's a good thing that you're so loyal to the demon king. You are very loyal, or perhaps you have a full-blown maiden's heart.

　Feria points out.

It's not from a maiden's heart. I am only speaking from a sense of loyalty.
He's chewing on it.
Ugugu....

　Stella was blushing.



　Next to her, Olivier is pouting.

''Ah, but Feria-sama x sis is hard to get rid of too.......the variations of yuri are endless.......haha.''

　With those three men by my side.

''Hmm, this is a lot more seditious than the last time we had a demon king.
My own opinion is that this is a rather inefficient meeting.
We're all busy.
I think we should cut to the chase, sir, as soon as possible. I know we don't have time for this and I don't want to make you feel awkward.

　Zegert and Tsukuyomi are talking.

　

　I chuckled inwardly and looked around at the demon army chiefs.

　Well, in terms of ability, they all have their own excellence.
　Let's join forces and prepare for the upcoming invasion of the brave men and women.

You are the only ones who have gathered here. "You have gathered here, of all people, to prepare for the coming invasion of the brave men and women.

　This was the first time the Demon Lord and the new Seven Great Demon Army Chiefs had gathered together for the first ever Demon World Defense Conference.