"... this world, dungeon?
Former Emperor Shendra - No, Shen prefaced that it was "only hypothetical," and then went on with the words.
"Dungeons can create hierarchies and produce demons. I don't know what defines that as the same perception between me and you because it's different from religion to religion... but it would be a place to call 'God'"
- God, yeah.
"... To be honest, I thought the same thing before. The demon king who was empowered by the dungeon, by definition, could hit God."
"Well, did you still think the same thing? - Let's keep talking. If so, I thought that whoever created this world and created the creature was equivalent to what we call the 'demon king'. Both have equal powers, and whatever the difference in size, what is being done is the same," he said.
I see... if you think only as a definition, do you mean?
"... right. From one side, that's what happens. … it's funny that the world haters, Sole and others, are the same as God, depending on how they think."
"Huh, I agree. Well, maybe that's due to the conditions under which the dungeon occurred. Dungeons can only be born in areas of intense magic vegetation, and most unreasonable demons live in such areas. Naturally, many demon kings who are born have also stripped their instincts out. Someone like you would be the overwhelming exception."
"One thing I wonder about that...... how did the first emperor of the Logald Empire become a demon king? You lived in a dark area of magic vegetables?
The Logardo Empire, like a demonic forest, is not an area where nature has spread.
I'm not sharp enough to tell if the magic vegetables are thick or thin, so maybe it's an area where the magic vegetables are thick enough to produce dungeons... did you bother to build a country like that?
"Um, the record says that the founding of the Logardo Empire began in the deep woods. There is a record of cutting through the woods from there, banishing demons, and making people's inners. Probably used the power of the dungeon to reach the founding of the Empire. Now the magic vegetables are thinner too, so I guess it used to be thick."
Heh, that's amazing.
I mean, it's like I'm interested in a country in a demonic forest.
Not very much, but I don't think it will succeed... but the first emperor did it brilliantly.
"I want to hear one more thing. Do you have any idea how the dungeon core appeared?
"Oh, when the first emperor was in the woods with a few of his companions, suddenly a room of thrones was born there, and a dungeon core appeared. Really, without any context, all of a sudden"
I react to his words, Pik.
"... Actually, I've crusaded another demon king before, and that's when I thought. He said the way the dungeon core appeared seemed to be well-intentioned (...)"
That demon king of the no-life king was in the diary saying that a dungeon core appeared at pinpoint where he was drifting by boat into the sea.
The first emperor of the Logald Empire is in the same form, and I, moreover, am summoned by another world to live in this world.
By chance, isn't it too much?
And - it exists in this world, something called 'Title' that appears in the status.
As a matter of fact, there has been a new increase in the title 'Demon Emperor' to me since I took office as Emperor of the Logald Empire.
If you look at the system called this, there is no doubt that there is any will or equivalence above us.
"Well... I've also read some literature on 'Demon King' in the demon world, but there still seems to be some examples of emergencies that seem to have been overdone by chance. Recently, I read that a dungeon broke out in the ruins of a ruined village, and a resentful Reis became the Demon King, causing great damage, etc."
He said there were other similar examples.
"... Even so, isn't it a bit of a leap forward just to conclude that this whole world is a dungeon?
"I can't deny that. That's not a well-founded story. But the 'dungeon' and the world we live in seem a lot like it. At least, dungeons aren't just a breeze, like us. Undoubtedly, they exist according to laws that are superior to ours."
He said, with a terribly serious face.
"I'm not a theologian... but if we're going to unravel God, it shouldn't seem like the shortest way to do a dungeon study"
... now it's all just speculation.
It is a good kind of thing to call word play, and very little certain exists.
But - just a feeling, at that time, I was wondering if his words were correct.
Perhaps there is a God.
of the dungeon, beyond (...).
"... uh, you guys. It was interesting to talk about, but you're looking at it right now."
And, with a slightly troubled grin, the Demon King opens his mouth so.
"Mm, you did. I'm sorry, it's still fun to think, and I'm obsessed. - Demon King. Now I'm just a researcher, not needing to be hostile to others. If you feel like it, then come visit me in my lab. Let me also deepen my reflections on the dungeon."
"... ah. Let me do that. It's the life I picked up, take care of it."
"Huh, right. I'm not going to lead anything anymore. I don't want to live like that."
I shook hands with him.
Afterwards, after Nell completes the work that was entrusted to him by the country, he leaves the Demon Realm Castle and walks through the streets of the Demon Realm King's Capital.
"... Somehow, you were an interesting man, former emperor. It's completely different from what I was hearing, and it feels unhateable..."
"Ah. That man is just good and evil because he's hit everything with all his might. Then I guess he's somewhere he can't talk"
He's a war criminal who fought a war and left many dead.
But I'm not a bad guy.
That's the thing.
Perhaps we should shoulder that responsibility, but it seems that the Demon King has already put some conditions on it, and then how should outsiders not say this anymore?
Well, if you're a relative of someone who died in that war or something, you should say, "You should be sentenced to death!" and so forth would be a legitimate claim, but I have no resentment for him myself.
From there on out, it has nothing to do with me.
"... I remember when I met you a long time ago."
"Oh, are you still talking about when you smelled blue?
"Huff, yeah, me when I was still a dumb, helpless' pawn '.... Since then, have you been able to grow a bit?
"Where is it a little bit? Your thickened nerves are no match for anyone else."
"Uh, terrible!
That's what we laugh at.
- Connect hands with nature and tangle your fingers.
I want to get back inside Leila early, but if I try to get to the boulder now, I'll be framed for traveling through the night, and I haven't even left the carriage in the first place, so Nell and I will be staying in the demon world today.
The inn seems to have been distracted by the Demon King, and is the kind of hotel he or a high-ranking official would use.
Glad to hear it, let's make sure we indulge.
The captains of the airship will have a tough day, too, and I'll say hello early tomorrow, and let's say I'll be behind the Demon King's Capital.
"Well, it's been a long time since I've been alone with you - maybe not, but we're the only ones now, so let's just say we're gonna enjoy this time."
Nell smiles happily at Nico for my words.
"Right. It's bad for everyone, but I guess I'll just let you have your monopoly now.... Something reminds me a lot when I come here. With you."
"I wonder if there was a lot going on in the demonic world. I can feel the passing of time around you being able to walk like this."
"It was noisy before. So I'm so glad to be able to walk with you."
"Oh...... so am I."
Yes, we follow and disappear into the night of the Demon King's Capital...