As the sealing device emitted a glow, Feria and Olivier's bodies turned into countless particles of light and were sucked into the interior of the device.

''The seal is complete, sir.

　And Tsukuyomi.

　The inside of this magical device shaped like a cage is said to be a kind of different space.
　The two of them are trapped inside it, drifting in a state of half-death.

　Unless they release themselves, they will continue to sleep inside this half-permanent.

'So all that's left is Stella.

　Zegart huffed and let out a hot breath.

　The psychic magic of Feria and the recovery magic of Olivier are also valuable forces, but the one he wanted most was Stella.

　Her ability that he had shown in the last heroic invasion battle──.
　It's an ability to see into the future and perhaps even alter the law of cause and effect.

"With her power in my hands, I have no enemy.

　Even if the opponent is the most powerful demon king in history - or even a god.
　Or even a god...



　But the whereabouts of this Stella is unknown.

　She is a pupil-using demon - even among the eye wielding demons, she has an outstanding power.
　Probably, she used her clairvoyant eyesight to detect our intentions and escaped from the situation as quickly as possible.

Look for it.

　Zegert ordered his men.

"His power is important. Bring him to me alive. Or at least find out where he is.

　However, we are in no hurry.
　The plan is going well so far.

　All that's left is the Demon King in Jiregga.

"If he's going to get it done, so be it. If he fails to do so, so be it.

　Zegart chuckles.

　Yes, even if he fails to do so, he still has a real trump card to play...

　　　　...

'Crimson Whip'!

　Along with my spell, countless red chains appeared and tied up Sigmund, writhing like a whip.

''d*mn, I can't move........''
It's over. Stop resisting.

　I look at Sigmund coldly.

'Where are Zegert and the others?　What's the point?
I don't need to tell you what I'm up to.

　Already prepared, the bird beastman looked straight back at me.

　His eyes were unclouded.
　I wondered if it came from loyalty to Zegart.

''Please kill me, Demon King-sama.''

　Sigmund hung his head.

'I am prepared to die, of course.
"I won't kill you. But you will be brought to justice.
"...treason against the king is punishable by death.
Answer the first question.

　I said coldly.

'Where are Zegert and Tsukuyomi? What do they want?
I told you it goes without saying. I'm sure you've already figured it out.

　Sigmund bent the edge of his beak into the shape of a grin.

''──Oh, King's Landing?''

　I raised an eyebrow under my mask.

　I had a hunch when Sigmund was disguised as Zegart.
　Nevertheless, we've left Regal in King's Landing with a fighting ability comparable to Zegart's, and we've got Stella, Feria, and Olivier in place, so we have plenty of support.

　Even if it takes two people, Zegart and Tsukuyomi, they won't be easily broken down.
　All that's left is for me to return to the capital with the Underworld Dragon (Bell).

''I'm sorry, but the king will have to deal with me here.

　The miasma is not the same as Sigmund's.

　The miasma is so dense and dense that it rises to a tremendous level.
　The miasma is so dense that it's impossible to...

''Are you...?''

　I turn around and stare dumbly at the shadow that appears.

　A skull swordsman wearing an old-fashioned armor.

''Regal........!
''Demon Chief Felia and Demon Chief Olivier have already fallen into the hands of Zegert's army. I hear that Maj. Gen. Stellar is also missing. Your supporters are no longer with us.
'What...?'

　I frowned under my mask.
　The fact that Feria and Olivier were in the hands of the enemy and the story of Stella's whereabouts were unknown was no small shock to me.

'You will stay with me for a while now. In the meantime, Zegert and the others will take complete control of the royal capital.
So you're going to join Zegert and his friends?
On your left, sir.

　Regal's reply was not stagnant at all.

　No hesitation at all.

　You have no hesitation in trying to turn against me.



''You have gathered seven Demon Army Chiefs and rebuilt the Demon Army. You have defeated powerful enemies such as the King of Light and the brave men who have obtained God's Power. Now that the brave men's offensive is intensifying, I believe that you are the strongest king who can defend the demon world.
"I will continue to work as your sword.



　Regal's words the other day went through my mind.

''Well what was your reply back then?''

　I stared at the swordsman in the skull with an impatient feeling.

　Like Zegert, Regal was a tricky man to deal with.
　But unlike the Beast Emperor who probably revolted because of his ambition, this guy must have bumped into me out of pure concern for the demon world.

　Even if he has different ideas than me.
　Even if our stance on battle and our feelings towards humans are different.

　We're all aiming for the same thing - that's what I thought.

'I thought you were going to fight for the demon world with me?
I'll always fight for the demon world. But I don't...

　Regal held up a devastating sword with a design that looked like it was made up of bones.

''I can't allow a demon king with a human heart in him!

　A powerful slash with a fierce intent to kill.

　It was the very flash of a farewell from him to me...