Fury was leading me to the demon territory.

　I wasn't transferring or on foot, I was using it for legs on top of an undead dragon that was rotting in places.

　This was the dragon Fury had called up.

　After all, he seems to have the ability to say he is going to take one territory.

　Even with my eyes, it's bottomless, so there's no doubt that it's above the S rank even for adventurers.

　However, that's why I'm curious.

　How strong are the seven great demon aristocrats who already have a territory?

　He had fought in battle with Yusuf, but that guy didn't seem to have any real battle experience.

　However, if there was someone as powerful as Yusuf and who had fought in successive battles - if there was someone as powerful as Yusuf - then it was inevitable that they would have to fight hard.

　It's inevitable that you'll have to fight hard.

　In order to do so, you need to know about the demon territory.

''Hey, what's the current power of the seven great demon nobles?

'The power structure?　Hmmm. I think we have six territories filled so far. All of them have rulers except for Adrista territory.

　It's a happy tone.

　It's as if he's not even on guard. If he was going to call himself the Seven Great Demon Lords from now on, he would be fighting those three.

''First, there's a demon tribe that holds one territory, but this time, we don't need to worry about it. What will be important is the other one, Mr. Quartz, I guess.''

Quartz?

That's right. They are a demon race with two dominant lands. They're incredibly martial, and they've never lost a fight in their lives.

"Never ......?

　Combat is a fight for life.

　If you're alive, you'll win more often than not.

　But not once, which is strange.

'Nuh-uh!　You're very strong.　In fact, its strength is unmistakable. I've seen it myself!　I've had more than a thousand rebellions, but I'm undefeated. He's risen by killing two of the previous seven great demon nobles!　You're definitely a candidate for the Demon King!

'Right. What kind of a fight is that?

'All-rounders, I guess. I'm doing all the physical and magical warfare!　-- but, you know, I don't think that's his strength.

　Fury has an unusually serious look on his face.

　His words were somewhat understandable because it was no wonder that strong people and demonic races possessed heretical powers.

　I couldn't help but ask, "When you say? And urges you to continue.

　However.

What?

　Fury tilts his head in a playful way.

　One eyebrow drops.

'Don't you get it?'

Because of this!　It's not like a special move or anything!　It's not like a lot of fire or sharp sword fights or anything like that. 'Somehow it's strong,' that's what it's like.

Wow.

　It's not that I can't think of some candidate for the identity of strength.

　But after all, it's not something you can understand until you see it in person.

Later.

　Fury says.

'He's got six generals, another six strong generals in his service,'

　I heard that he was referring to the other seven great demon nobles, but it wasn't.

　Six generals.

''How strong are they?''

'I'm stronger than an S-ranked demon!

All of them?

'Yes, all of them!　Maybe a bunch of S-ranked demons in the human race wouldn't be able to win even if they were bundled together!

　What a thick layer.

　Well, if it weren't for that, they wouldn't be able to control two of the Seven Great Demon Lords' territories.

　But on the other hand, it's strange that they have that many men, yet they haven't been able to eat up the rest of the territory.

　Suddenly, I think.

　What would happen if those guys collided with the A-ranked adventurers who were taking the test - Kåñëa and the others?

　Phil shouldn't be worried. That guy also falls into the category of strength that Fury says S-ranked demons can't win even if they are bundled together.

　But what about Quena and Sheila?

　To put it bluntly, they wouldn't be able to win.

　They haven't reached that strength.

'What's going on?'

　Suddenly, I was asked.

　But I couldn't read the intent of the question.

"What?

I saw the look of concern on his face.

...... You look worried.

　I wasn't particularly conscious of it.

　But the most recent thing I was thinking about was Kåñëa and Sheila.

　I was imagining them losing.

　I don't like that.

　Something pisses me off.

　A worried look.

　Maybe it was a look of concern.

　But it's my imagination.

"Don't worry about it. It's in the best interest of your clients.

　I can't help them if they are about to fail the S-ranked exam.

　They wouldn't want that either.

I see. I had a feeling.

　Fury gives a curious response.

　And I don't have time to worry about them either.

　We have to deal with Quartz, six generals, and a number of demonic tribes.

''Speaking of which, what about your allies?

Ally?

Yeah. Are you there?　If you're going to take one territory, you're going to take a thousand or two: ......

Ha-ha. No. Just you, Jed!

　Fury says with a clean smile.

　...... eh?

　I thought I had some kind of power.

　But when I opened the lid, there were only two of us?

　This is ...... no. It's my fault for not checking.

　I pretty much went along with the momentum and accepted the request, but .......

'At least check the riffs too, .......'

That's how much I trust you, isn't it?

That's a hell of a way to trust someone.

''Nuh-uh. But I think Zied-kun is more trusted than the person who is considered to be the most amazing person in the guild. It's a request that's a watershed for a guild like this.

　The most amazing person?　I wonder if he met that guy too.

　But what bothered me more was this whole guild divide thing.

'What do you mean?　Yes, it's a big ask, but not so big as to be fatal: ......

Jade, this is a lot more serious than you think. It's not a request for money, it's a proposal to set up a guild branch in my demon territory.

What does ...... mean?

''It would be a link between the human race and the demon race, and even if the demon race is crushed, the guild will remain. I think they are incredibly good at business. Normally, you should be able to say no to them. But with the trump card you have, Jied-kun, you took a return even if you considered the risk.

It's difficult.

　A lot of parts have been omitted.

　But I guess I don't have time to elaborate on that.

　Fury looked ahead and spoke up.

''Hm. I guess it's time to go to the demon territory.''

　I can tell at a glance.

　The boundary between the human race and the demon race was clear.

　On this side, the blue-green grasslands still fluttered in the wind, but from a certain point, a dark and rough rocky terrain continued.