The rebels, led by Zegert and Tsukuyomi, marched from Jiregga to the royal city.

'Come, my elite. Let's riot to the fullest.

　Zegert gave a command to the surviving beastman demons under his command.

''Follow my orders. Follow my orders, demon weapons.

　In addition to the group of magical weapons under his command, Tsukuyomi controlled the Demon Boss (Ashtaroth Gear) that he had excavated from underneath the Demon King's Castle.

　The mixed army of beastmen and weapons broke into the royal capital at once.

　The Demon King and the other Demon Army Chiefs have already captured or repelled them across the board.
　Only the crowds remain.

　There is no way they can stop the army of Zegart, which boasts of its strength, or the army of Tsukuyomi, which assists it.

　One-sided destruction and violence rushed through the area.
　Screams and cries of fear could be heard everywhere.

　However, Zegert had no intention of destroying the royal capital.

　When he becomes the Demon King, he will rule this place.
　I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to do anything more than show off.

I don't want to be shy about it.

　When Zegart comes to the throne, let the people be in awe of him.
　Let the people praise him.

　Absolute power must be shown...

"Fear!　And worship!　I am the new Demon King Zegert!

　The golden lion's proclamation rang out cheerfully.

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I don't... I don't have the magic in me.

　I sighed.

　He might recover in time, but I couldn't wait that long.
　Zegert and the others would be coming after us, and most importantly, I couldn't just leave King's Landing like that.

　I looked in the direction of King's Landing.

　Countless flames and black smoke were rising.
　This is the proof that Zegart's army is on the rampage.

　How much destruction has been wrought?
　How many people have been hurt?

　Just thinking about it is heartbreakingly painful.

　He wouldn't destroy the royal city, but he does intend to show a certain amount of power.
　So, if the people of the magical world sacrifice a little bit of their lives - perhaps they don't care.

　That's the kind of man Zegert is.

I have to stop it...!

　I stood up, unable to bear it.

'But you can't use your usual powers, can you, Demon Lord?　That's not going to win, well...

　Although it looks like it's hard to say, Lilim stands in front of me.

"As the captain of the guard, I don't want to send the demon king into a battle he doesn't have a chance of winning.

　He looked at me with a snap.

'Lirim........'
No, they won't!　So I will stop it. That's what I'm going to do!

　Her stern face, which she rarely shows.
　A look of sympathy for me.

"So do I, my Demon Lord.

　Stella stepped forward.

'Of course, King's Landing is on my mind. The rebellion of Zegart and Tsukuyomi is an unforgivable act. Even so... it's time to endure.

　I should be patient and wait for the opportunity to fight back...?

　I know.
　I know it in my head.

　But when you think about the fact that the royal capital is being overrun by Zegert and his army, you can't stand still.

"There's one strategy I've been thinking about.

　I looked at Stella and Lilim - and Regal.

"But I'll need your help. Stella, Lilim, Regal.

　He adds with bitterness.

'It must be quite risky.'

　However, the only way to win is by overcoming that danger.
　The power of the three of us, my power, and the 'characteristics' of the Purgatory Demon King's Sword (Radis) - if you combine them, there's a chance for all of us to win.

"If the Demon King commands it, I will devote myself and my life to it.
I'm going to do my best, too.

　Stella tells her reverently, and Lilim shouts cheerfully.

''........Me too, right?''

　Regal stared at me.
　I could see the slightest hint of confusion in Red's eyes.

''Do you expect me to believe that I have betrayed you?''
'Why don't you rather think of it as atonement for your betrayal, Regal?

　I looked at him quietly.

'This desperate predicament - if you contribute to my fight, I'll consider lessening the crime of rebellion.
You are.

　Regal takes a small breath.

　Well, I'm half joking.
　The atmosphere is a little less tense now.

''We're going to need your help on this mission, Regal. I've lost most of my magic, and my attack power has been drastically reduced. Stella isn't the direct-attack type, and the same goes for Lilim and the others. If you, who are skilled in the white army, don't join us, the overthrow of Zegert won't be possible.

　I looked at the skull swordsman again.

''Lend me your strength, Regal Magistrate.
You're...
Your orders as the Demon King.