The Legendary Rebuilding of a World by a Realist Demon King

Until I found out the identity of the Legion Ant, I focused on the internal affairs of Ashtaroth Castle, but even after a few weeks had passed, I hadn't heard any reports from Wind Devil Kotaro.

If that capable Kotaro couldn't gather any information, then the enemy side must be quite good.

Perhaps there might be a competent military strategist in the enemy.

That's what I thought, but it seems I wasn't wrong in my thinking.

One night, as I fall asleep, a goddess stands in my dream pillow.

She is the same goddess that appeared to me when I first came to this world.

She appears in my dreams from time to time to give me advice.

That night she would appear suddenly and say, "Hey, Asito!

'Hey, Asito, it's been a while.'

She was as casual as a relative's sister.

She was munching on a piece of fried chicken.

'What's that?'

She smiles and says, "Sure.

'It's your city's famous nelsus fried chicken. Kaa!　It's the most delicious. But it's a pity that the flavor varies depending on the part of the body. When I think of the crispy breast, it's like a hazelnut.

Hey, use your authority to issue a ban on breast meat, the goddess said flatly, but she couldn't use the Demon King's power for such a stupid thing.

The goddess sulked like a child, "Tsk," but quickly returned to her original expression. She licks her own hands, covered in oil, lustily.　

Looking up, she asks, "Excited? He asked, but I ignored him and got down to business.

'Well, I'm not here to buy a party barrel,'

Then why are you here?

That's to warn you, of course.

I think I'm living my life like a demon king.

"I don't wanna take away from your life. If anything, it's nice to be around.

I will.

Lately, I've been watching you from above. You're the perfect antidote for boredom.

How can I say that I'm not sure what to say?

When I was lost, the goddess would cut to the chase. Unusual, I thought.

"Actually, you know, I came to you to help you in your time of need.

'Aren't goddesses not supposed to meddle in the lower realms?

'Physically, yes. But I have no problem at least giving advice.

Is it just my imagination that it actually seems to go against the laws of the heavens and all that? Well, I won't go into it too deeply, because she's the one who's going to be pissed off.

So my advice to you. You're fighting an army of ants right now.

Yeah, I'm working on it.

That army of ants has two heroes in its service, but be careful, they're both very skilled.

Two heroes. That's a lot of trouble.

You've got five heroes under your command, but they can't all be assembled, and in some cases they might be overwhelmed by the other side.

Sure. But what kind of heroes do you have coming up against you?

I suppose you could say that, but don't you think it would be too unfair to say it outright?

I guess that's a relief for us.

So I'm not going to tell you. I mean, we'll find out soon enough anyway.

What do you mean?

The heroes are staying in this city now. They're both old-fashioned and fashionable. It's like they want to see the other general's face before the decisive battle.

'You're as mischievous as a goddess, aren't you?

Yeah. I guess I'm kind of like you.

So he's a troublemaker, but he's a good guy at heart.

Maybe.

The Goddess smiled, ''Hmph.

''Anyway, the Demon King you are facing this time is very powerful. You might lose too, so keep that in mind.

Yeah, I feel close to death all the time.

I say that and the goddess is moving away. Her voice is moving away.

'Oh, apparently it's time. I was hoping to talk to you more.

You'll be able to talk to him again. If I'm alive, that is.

I know. You'll win this fight, too, I'm sure.

On what basis?

Because you're the demon king that I picked for you.

What's the truth?

"I was making a bet with a co-worker, and I bet you all of this month's allowance.

I thought he was a ridiculously bad god, but he didn't say it, but instead thanked me.

'You didn't mention the conviction, but it helps to have valuable information. When I wake up in the morning, I'll try to find the hero in question and make contact with him.

It's a good idea. It's our last chance to see each other before the battle. Oh, and don't tell me I told you there's a hero.

'I'll think about it. By the way, I have one last thing to say to the Goddess.

What is it?　Don't tell me you're in love with me?

'No. Goddess, you have grease all over your mouth. You'd better wipe it off.

If you look, the goddess had grease from the nelsus fried chicken she had just eaten.

The Goddess wiped it off with a paper napkin and said, "Bye~" and disappeared into the inter-dimensional space.

When she woke up in the morning, the goddess was gone, as she should be, but there was a hollow in the side of the bed and she could feel the warmth of human skin.

For a moment, I thought Jeanne had come in again on her own, but it seemed not. If it was Jeanne, she wouldn't have slipped out, she would have stayed here until morning.

I felt the presence of the goddess, but I wouldn't think of her lovingly.

The goddess, who was charming from where she was, was more like a sister than a member of the opposite sex.

She felt closer to me than Jeanne and Eve.

-- though, if she were really her sister, it would be a noisy day.

As I was summing up last night's encounter in that way, congratulations!　And Eve knocks. She seems to have arrived with tea and breakfast in a silver wagon.

I greeted the beautiful maid of honor in the morning and told her that I was canceling my plans for the day.

Eve was surprised for a moment, but she didn't refuse.

She just asks me why.

I answer with clarity.

"We have a friend coming in from out of town today. I'd like to discuss military strategy with him.

Eve smiles at my words.

'Have a great day then, and enjoy your day.

Eve's smile, combined with the normal air of the morning, was like a religious painting.