I cleared out the new army of heroes with Zegert.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　It's not that I don't feel anything about unilaterally reaping the brave men and women.
　I was once a brave man, too.

　But I pushed away any unnecessary feelings and focused on the battle at hand.
　The only thing I want to do now is to protect my friends, and my demons.

　Soon after, the enemy was annihilated and I returned to the royal capital with Zegert.

　By that time, the battle was already over.
　Judah, who had defeated the valiant army in Bardos City, had returned to the royal capital and defeated the valiant army here as well.
　Until he returned, Stella, Feria and the others bought time and endured.

''They all did well.

　I praised the activities of the demon army chiefs.

　Regal, who is fighting in Jiregga City, has not returned.
　It's a good thing that they are engaged in a battle with the brave army.

　However, the battle situation is favorable, and I heard that it will be settled soon.
　There is no sign of further newcomers coming in, so let's rest all of our troops while we still can.

''The demon chief has informed each army to rest. You guys need to rest too.

　I commanded Stella and the other six.

'Let me know if there are any more changes in the war situation.

　I said, and I went back to my private room.



　About thirty minutes later.

My Demon Lord, may I have a word?
"Enter.

　There was a knock on the door of the private room and a beautiful woman with light peach-colored hair in twin tails walked in.

'What's up, Feria?'
You look tired.

　Feria smiles lustily.

'Not so much. The battle was mostly taken care of by Zegert and the others. And the battle in King's Landing was over when I returned.
'There's more to mental exhaustion than direct combat, isn't there?　This has to be the first time he's led an offensive of this magnitude.
That's ... well, yeah.

　Since he became the Demon King, he had experienced several fierce battles.

　But most of them were one-on-one or close to it.
　Or even though they were numerous, they were all one-off battles that would end in an instant.

　This is the first time I've had the experience of leading an army to fight the armies that keep pouring in all over the demon world.

　This is not only after becoming a demon king, but also through my time as a human.
　In any case, when I was a human brave man, I was just a mere warrior, so I didn't even have the experience of 'commanding'.
　In a sense, it's much more mentally draining than fighting directly by yourself.

　Moreover, even in direct combat, he had just put a large number of brave men at his disposal.

''It's not like I can just go to the battlefield with the Underworld Dragon (Bell) and wipe out the brave men and women and it'll be over quickly...''

　At the same time, a brave army of heroes came out one after another to a remote location.

　No matter how much they are the Underworld Dragon, there is some time lag before they rush there.
　In the meantime, the battle situation is changing by the minute.

　While I'm away, reinforcements sometimes come to another location.
　It's more difficult to get around than I thought.

That's why you need to rest when you need to rest. I wish I could heal you.

　As she said it, Feria slipped up on me.

"Hey, hey, Feria...

　You're not going to charm me again, are you?
　I chuckled inwardly, and then Feria jumped into my chest.

''I was ... terrified of the brave army in the battle three months ago. That fear still remains even now.
Feria...?
I was afraid of the battle just now, too. But when I saw Stella and her friends in action I was inspired to fight, too. The existence of my friends gave me the courage to fight.

　Felia confesses to herself.

''I've been supported a lot, but as one of the demon chiefs, I felt like I had to work even harder.
You don't have to be supported all the time. I've been informed that your help has helped to stall the heroic army.

　I smiled through my mask.

'If everyone gave you courage, then you also gave others courage. You can be proud of yourself, Maj. Gen. Feria.
Thank you.

　Feria gave a sly smile.

"Hm.

　Standing tall, he kissed me.
　Through the mask, to the position of my cheek.

"Feria...?
You should thank me.
''What are you doing, Demon King? And Feria.
"Wow, Stella!

　There was Stella standing in the doorway.
　And she's in a terrible mood.

She didn't even knock.
"..........?　I'm sorry. I heard a woman's voice.
You're still a little girl with that jealousy.
'No, no, it's not jealousy, it's loyalty - or rather, don't distract me, Feria!　You, what are you doing to the Demon King!

　Stella exclaims.

''Even though it's through the mask, well, you can't kiss the Demon King on the mouth, etc.!
Oh, I'm jealous?　Do you want to do Stella too?

　Feria smiles mischievously.

The two of us will each be able to see the Demon Lord's true face - this time on his lips. Hmmm.
You're kidding me!　I don't want you to take my first kiss so lightly.
Demon Lord, you don't want to give your first time to your opponent, do you?
'I never said that!　I mean, if you're dealing with a demon king...

　Suddenly moping, Stella glanced at me.

''How's Demon King-sama?　What do you think of us as women?
'Feria, you're not being very rude!

　Stella shouted.
　You're on the verge of panic.

The first thing that comes to mind when you say this is that you are curious about it.　The Demon King's Feelings.
Ugh, I'm curious... a lot.

　Stella nods with a bright red face.

　No, no, no.
　I feel like we're getting further and further off topic.