A Demon Lord’s Tale: Dungeons, Monster Girls, and Heartwarming Bliss

"--Nh, you've rebuilt so much."

As I walked through the Imperial City, I was overflowing.

I remember this neighborhood.

This is where I killed the Hell King Corpse Dragon in the war.

It was a terrible area with a large hole, the surrounding area collapsed, and a pile of rubble formed.

That's why the streets are so beautiful now that you can't see the ruins of the war, and it's full of vibrancy. The big hole, which looked like a bomb hole, was completely blocked.

I heard that the restoration from the war was done by countries working together, and that the dwarves, who were particularly good at making them, took the initiative to help rebuild them, but it was impressive.

"Whatever it is, we had to clear the war trail as soon as possible." If that kind of thing remains visually, the human children will remember about the defeat. "

"Hmm... if I hadn't heard that there was a war, I wouldn't know that." It's a good sight with other species mixed in. "

Apparently, there's a market around here.

After all, there are many humans, but other races have also walked through many exchanges, and it seems that they are interacting with each other normally.

As the Imperial Capital became a central relay point for airships, and as the airships also expanded extensively and began to operate in many countries, many tourists are now coming.

The scale of the economy is expanding with it, and the economy is better than before the war, to put it mildly. Thanks to this, many things are beginning to turn around well.

Relationships with other races are gradual, but they are definitely moving forward.

I'm talking about cash, but money is necessary for people to survive.

If there is room for money, there is room for life, and if there is room for life, there is room for the heart.

If you have room in your heart, you won't quarrel.

Money isn't everything in the world, but it's important enough to compare.

Setting a relay point for the airship's air route here was a real plus.

Sure enough, the king's eyes.

Yeah, I'll leave this country to them with peace of mind.

And, of course, we can see guards and demons all over the place, but I don't know what to do about it.

Suppose the king of one nation and his family, and the king of another nation, are somehow the king of the strongest spirits.

It would be impossible to talk about zero security.

"Come on, Ray, Louie, Lowe. Don't fly too much here."

And, let's keep Leith's daughters, who are a bit queasy, near so that Refi doesn't fly away as she likes.

Now they're possessed by go-away dolls, but from the point of view of ordinary people, they're subject to fear.

It wasn't like Leila's place, and she wouldn't be able to make herself feel too flustered.

Likewise, Shii was about to walk out of the way without being intrigued, but before that, Leila firmly held her hand and prevented her from going somewhere.

Hmm, the dungeon group is still true to their desires. Who do I look like? Me.

"...... mh, oh, looks delicious"

"Enchan, the sensors have reacted!" Onii-chan, the one with the meat and vegetables rolled up is real! Let's buy it! "

"Oh, look at that kabob." Okay, let's buy it for the number of people. The Demon King, do you want to eat too? The Spirit King... he didn't eat anything, did he? "

"Hmm, well, I guess I'll take it too." That's great, I've never had this kind of experience before. "

It's good to eat without worrying about me.

"I'm sorry, Spirit King." Ray, Louie, Ro, I'm sorry, but wait a minute. -You, please, that's nine. "

"Hey, hey!"

The human stall lady seemed a little nervous to an unfamiliar group, but maybe because she is used to the hospitality business, there is no stain on her hands, and if she waits for a while, she will prepare the number of people.

It is a dish with plenty of meat, vegetables like lettuce and tomatoes sandwiched and wrapped in dough.

It smells so good that it overflows with jewellery and gravy.

I think I'll need something to wipe this off first.

Okay, I'll take it.

Thank you!

Oh, is that your aperitif prayer?

"That's the way it is."

That's how we start eating that kepab.

"... delicious"

Tasty! After all, En-chan is a good eye-catcher!

"You're so cool! Cool!"

"... mmm. Enn's eyes will never miss anything delicious." Gastronomic Hunter, Enjojin "

Ohhh!!

"Ahaha, well, in fact, En-chan has been taken by onii-san to various places and eats various things." Maybe En-chan is the one with the most fat tongue among us. "

"I think so too." Even when I cooked rice at home, I can now almost understand the seasoning I used, so this child... "

Huh, that's how it is.

When we look at it, En pulls his chest together with Eckhens.

"...... eventually, I'll be a cook master, I'll be able to cook a lot, and I'll help Leila."

By the way, since En is a master in slashing, I think En is the best at making sashimi at the moment.

"Mmm! That's unbeatable!" I'll be able to cook a lot and help everyone! "

"Ehh, Shii ~...... after all, I'm going to have a good time, okay?"

It's a strange thing, I like your specialty too!

”But, Liu, you're not a bad cook anymore, so you can cook normally, so don't you have to say you're an expert on eating?”

"! Do you think so? Eheh... If your husband says so, maybe you should work harder to make it!"

"Eh ~, Luiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!"

”Fufufu, shii, a woman is a thing of growing up!”

"That's right, Shh!" Let's do our best together! ”

"... nn. When you get back, let's start training right away"

"Mmm... no choice. If you two are starting to do it, then we have no choice but to hang out!"

"Kaka, do your best, girls." Even if you're not good at that kind of food, you can still cook some food. If you're used to it, you should be able to make it without any problems. "

Yeah, I'll do my best, onii-chan!

Good luck!

"... I make and eat delicious things myself. This is the meaning of food."

As usual, the Spirit King laughed happily in the face of our home, and the Demon Realm King glanced at it.

"Yuki-kun, that's a good thing, family." I don't have a mate, and my parents aren't here anymore... but I envy you a little bit. "

"... ah. I knew it, Demon Realm King." I think this is what we need to survive. To face forward, step by step, and live. "

A man cannot live by himself.

No... an intelligent creature cannot live alone.

the organism invariably needs others

The power to live is here and now.

And next to me, the spirit king opens his mouth.

"I see you first as the type of person who thinks in his head. However, this is a farce of old bones, but there are many things in the world that must be seen without jumping in. That's what the world is like."

"Spirit King. Yes, maybe."...... Is it peaceful? "

“Did you see anything?”

"Yeah, my... I'm the king." What do I have to aim for as I stand on top of it? I think it looks better than it used to be. --You know, Yuki-kun. "

"Ohh!"

Can I go play in your dungeon next time?

I answer the words with a smile on my face.

"Oh, of course." Now, call the other kings to come and play. Let your daily fatigue escape with the hospitality of a demon king. ”

"Ahahah, good, that's exciting.... yeah, next time everyone gathers in this country, I'll make a suggestion."

"Please contact me at that time." Just to let you know, our food is incomparably exquisite compared to the outside world, and there are hot springs that should be called secret hot springs, so everyday fatigue is blown away! "

"Hey, I'm looking forward to it!"

Ku, Ku, a labyrinth gathering kings from all over the world. It's a sight that would never have come true if it hadn't been for you. "

"Of course, Spirit King, you can come anytime." You're welcome. "

Umu, let's see the folds and let them visit.

We walk the streets of the Imperial City, talking about it.

◇◇◇

The man--Calcaid was exhaling in a castle that came back from work.

He was a magnificent butler who followed Yuki and the others throughout the day.

However, he is not actually a butler (...).

My main job was as a secret detective (...).

Originally, he belonged to the secret detective organization directly subordinate to the former emperor, Schendra, so he also wore the practice of being a deacon, and the title on the front was also one of the deacons of the castle.

However, the defeat of the Rogald Empire and the replacement of the Emperor changed his role.

Culcade's spy organization, which had not yet been overtaken by events, and which did not even know the finals, which practically governed most of the country, now existed with the main purpose of protecting the country from the shadows.

If there was any tyranny by other races, they would move to stop it, and if there was any disadvantage, they would obstruct it, but for the time being, they would never move like that.

Because the kings of other countries were seriously thinking about the end of this country without doing everything in their power to exploit it.

There is no doubt that it is a defeated country, so it is certain that some interests were taken away and some disadvantages were held. However, there is no doubt that they are doing their best for the further development of this country. Therefore, until now, there was no particular shadow, and the people of the organization only spent their days in their respective occupations.

No, rather now I've been spending my days working with a handful of humans in power who know them, behind the scenes, to help other races.

The cooperation is the elimination of idiots (...) invaded by the idea of human supremacy.

They are not born from rational thoughts, but merely from the action of repulsive will.

I just don't like it. Because I'm angry.

That's all the nonsense that's spreading.

Thinking that the penetration of casteism would surely harm this country, he, along with a dozen of his remaining companions, continued to act behind the scenes to eliminate the idea little by little.

- I don't care if other races don't like it.

It is only natural that those who were at war and hated them should appear, and it is impossible to accept everything without more time.

My family, my friends, they're all dead.

Unfortunately, however, this country is a losing nation and is ruled by others.

Time has changed.

It is impossible to stop the flow of coexistence with other races, and actions contrary to them will inevitably be detrimental to this country.

Trained by the former Emperor Schendra and with an advanced mindset, they judged it that way, but now they continue to leap against the same humans.

And this time, since [Demon Emperor Yuki], the emperor of this country, appeared, who usually barely shows his face, I was with him as a butler to see his personality closely...... I feel so tired.

"Totally... the world is wide."

What I knew very well was that (...) he was absolutely (...) invincible to humans.

No, even if they weren't humans, there wouldn't be any human species that would be an enemy to the current Emperor.

In addition, a girl named his companion, who showed stronger signs than him, and the presence of a light that the race did not know well.

As for the two of them, it was no longer possible to gauge their strength by being too isolated.

All you have to do is think about fighting this kind of power.

It's just... it's not just a monster with power, and I can see that by spending the day together today.

What kind of behavior and personality do you have?

What do you care about and what do you want?

I was able to get to know them.

So...

"--How did it go, Mr. Calcade?"

That's what I'm asking, a maid belonging to the same detective organization who knows the circumstances.

"... yes, I thought I'd have to do more of the deacon's work."

Butler job, is that it?

Calcade smiled bitterly, and the maid looked strange.

"I also thought that I was still not sufficiently energetic. Even though it's a tentative job, work is work. If I'm going to serve you in the future... I need to get my job done more perfectly."

Then the maid smiled.

"Fufu, is that so?" That emperor seems to be the enemy of the captain's (...) glasses. "

"... I just can't help but feel that Master Schendra was a clever eye after all." I have lost my unknown life, but more than that, I must dedicate the rest of my life to this country. Otherwise, you won't be able to face the person who has fought for the country. I'd like your help in the future. ”

"I fear you. It is up to you, Mr. Calcade."

The maid lowered her head.

It is not easy for different kinds of people to get stuck together.

The Rogald Empire is still full of problems, many of which will take years or decades to solve.

Still, each stride progresses slowly, steadily, and with time.