Reincarnation Monarch

"I knew you were the king: ......

Gaius said gravely, glaring at Astaroth, who was speaking in a light tone of voice and spouting hard things, while glaring at him with a snap.

But Astaroth still kept his tone light and replied with a smile.

That's right. That's right, I am the king of Daros.

Gaius snorted, feeling the frivolity of Astaroth's mannerisms.

'It still kind of pisses me off,'

Astaroth shrugged at Gaius' slightly exasperated look.

I'm sorry about that. For my part, I didn't mean to offend you.

Astaroth showed a slightly sad expression.

But even that, Gaius looked at him with a scandalous look on his face.

I'm not sure if you're ...... sure? It's okay, though.

Gaius said and shrugged his shoulders.

Then he tried to get to the point.

'So how did you become a king?

To Gaius, who had a serious look on his face, Astaroth replied sincerely, as if he had given up.

I think it was just a way to pass the time at first. But now that I've tried it, it's fun. Now I'm serious about nation building.

You're killing time. ......

Not good?

No, I guess so. You're a demon of the highest order. You can kill a hundred or a thousand humans in a heartbeat, and then they're just like insects, aren't they?

That's a terrible thing to say. I don't think of it that way.

"Really?

Of course. Otherwise, we wouldn't be serious about nation-building right now.

Gaius nodded lightly and repeatedly.

'Indeed. I've heard from some of the Daros citizens that they have an insanely good reputation.

I'm glad to hear it.

Gaius observed Astaroth intently, trying to determine if he was lying or not.

But there was no lie in Astaroth's appearance.

"Hmm. It looks like it's true.

"Yeah. So what am I saying?

All right. By the way, what happened to the king before you took over?

Gaius looked at Astaroth with a serious look in his eyes as he stabbed him.

But Astaroth didn't flinch, he held his gaze.

I'm a former king, ...... and of course I kicked it to the curb.

Gaius got a horrified look on his face.

"...... kicked off ...... is a great way to say it, isn't it?

"Really? I guess not so much.

Astaroth said this and smiled mischievously.