A few days have passed since I joined up with Olivier and Regal, and we all started staying at the Demon King's Castle.

　I, along with Stella, have been gathering information about this past era.

　Searching for a way to return to the era we were from.
　Examining the possibility that our future will be altered by our interference in this era.
　And...

"In this era, there is a complete version of the Purgatory Demon King's Sword (Ladis), right?
''It's a symbol of the king handed down to successive demon kings and a ritual tool to control the demon army.

　Me and Stella were talking in the garden inside the Demon King's Castle.

　In my time, the Demon King's Sword that has already been damaged and some pieces remain missing──.
　If I could restore this to a complete version in my era, it would be possible for the weakened modern demon race to even regain its original power── according to Yurisha before.

''The complete restoration of the Demon King Sword........?''
I'm thinking that with Stella's detection skills, or at least the ability to detect it.

　How in the world did the Demon King Sword get damaged and where did the pieces scatter to?
　If we stay in this era, we might be able to find out.

''No, I'm only putting the burden on you.

　I huffed and lowered my head to her.

'I'm sorry. I think I got a little ahead of myself.

　Stella's 'Eye of the Apocalypse Note' is extremely effective.

　It is the ultimate pupil technique that allows her to see everything - even the future.
　However, that's why her body and mind are subjected to great wear and tear.

I'm not sure what you're talking about. It's the greatest honor for me to be of service to you, Master Freed. Well, I'm very.......happy.

　Stella's cheeks flushed and she looked at me.

'I'm glad you need me,'
Stella....
"Feel free to command me, Mr. Freed. I would do anything for you, Mr. Freed.


You guys are still so close. You're like a couple.



　Welfar walks over.
　He grinned and looked at me and Stella in turn.

''Fu, husband and wife...!

　Stella's eyes immediately light up.

I'm glad to see that you're happy about that.
Stella....?

　It's a bit of an overreaction, don't you think?

Do you have a minute?　I need to talk to you.

　Wölffer asked me to join him.

"Talk?
It's a little... I'm sorry, but can you take Stella out of it?

　And Wölffer.

'All right. Stella, go on back.

　I urge Stella.

'Mr. and Mrs. Freed and I ...'

　Stella is completely facing in the direction of the day after tomorrow, mumbling something.

''Stella...?''
Married couple.....
Stella, come back here.
S-Sorry, sir!　I couldn't help but get my imagination going... aww.

　Stella looks at me as she realizes with a huff.
　Her face turns increasingly red.

''So, if you'll excuse me then........''

　She leaves as if she were running away.

'They adore you a lot, don't they? Haha.
No, well...

　I scratched my cheek with a pollywheel, having trouble answering the laughing Velfer.



　We moved to the balcony.
　It's a place facing the demon king's private room.

　You can see the cityscape of the castle below.
　I'm sure you'll be able to see that the buildings are few and far between compared to my era, but it's still prosperous.

'You can feel the liveliness, right?　The view here is my favorite in the Demon King's Castle, for me.

　Wölffer smiled happily.

'It sure is a nice view,'

　Me agreeing with you.

So, what's the story?

　And.

'Oh, you're ahead of me. I'm sorry I'm late.

　A slender silhouette appeared as if oozing out of the void.
　A beautiful boy with silver hair and brown skin - it's Judas.

''I want to talk with this guy too. Or rather, you're late again.''
I was taking a little nap.
You continue to sleep in your spare time...
Sleeping is a hobby of mine, you know.

　Judah smiles.

'Oh well. Let's get back to the subject at hand.

　Chuckling, Wölfer turned serious and looked at me.

'It's about who you guys are.
A background?
You and Stella and your friends... are you from the future?