I suppose I just got carried away.

　Regal came to a place some distance away from the banquet hall and took a breath.

　Even in this era, there were several demon clans that could be called fierce.
　He exchanged swordsmanship talks with them and got carried away.

　He was reincarnated from a human to a demon race and lost his basic emotions, but he still has the pride and joy of being a warrior.
　For such a Regal, it was fun to talk about swords and warfare with the fierce warriors of the past.

　However, he couldn't indulge in the fun forever.
　I have to decide what to do in the future.

(What should I do?)

　He was alone.

　I thought that since I had rebelled against the demon world by joining Zegart, I would not escape the death penalty.
　However, for that Zegart's war of attrition, he cooperated with Freed and even moved with him to the ancient times.

　Regal's position is in a rather delicate situation.
　If he returns to the original era, it would still be an extreme punishment.

　Regardless of what Fried's thoughts are, the people around him would recommend it.

　How should I fight here and now, when I will most likely die?

　And for whom?
　And for what purpose──.

Hmm, you seem to be mulling that over.

　A single warrior walked in with his footsteps.
　The overwhelming sense of presence and intimidation makes even Regal cringe.

"...──Welfer, your majesty.

　The Immortal King kneels on the spot and bows his head.

''Good, don't be so formal.

　Demon King Velfer smiled bitterly.



'The Beginning Demon King' Velfer.

　Thousands of years ago when Regal was reincarnated as a demon race, the name was already passed down as a myth.

　Aside from the current Demon King Fried, he was the strongest Demon King in history, boasting the highest status of all time.
　I'm now facing such a mythical existence.

　I'm not supposed to have an emotion of fear, but I - my whole body, made of bones, begins to tremble in small increments.

(As expected of the Demon King, Wölfer. A tremendous sense of intimidation.

　It's not that they have any animosity towards us.

　They aren't even trying to intimidate you.

　It's just a normal state of affairs.
　It's just that they exist peacefully.

　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get a good deal more than you think.

(This is──The Beginning Demon King.)

　Welfar smiled wildly at the shivering Regal.

'You were one of Fried's friends, I believe.
...in your group, sir. It's a delicate position to be in, though.

　Regal's mouth slurred at Welfar's words.

''Well you guys have a lot of things going on, you mean. I won't pry, though.''

　The Beginning Demon King raised his eyebrows slightly.

''By the way... what's your world like?　Do the demons live in peace?
So Master Freed told you. That we have wandered in from the future.
Yeah.

　Wölfer nodded.

"He didn't say it outright, but from the way he acted I'm sure he thought he was on the wrong side of this battle. I've been thinking about doing something about it, but I also don't want to confuse history by acting carelessly.
...that's what he's thinking.
You have so much power, yet you have no arrogance. Is it because he is an ex-human being that he cares so much about others? Or is it just a quality of his character?

　Welfar shrugs.
　Apparently, he even knows that Freed is not a pure demon race, but a human reincarnation.

''Speaking of ex-humans...were you one too?''
Huh...!

　Regal gulped.

'It wasn't me who saw through it, though, it was Judas.

　Wölfer smiles bitterly.

'No, as I said before, I don't want to pry into your affairs any more than necessary. I was just talking to you because I was curious about you. No offense.
No, I don't think I...
I don't want to talk about this anymore. Would you like to play me for a drink as a sideshow?

　Regal gulped again at the sudden offer.